June 8 Council Agenda Summary: Medical Marijuana and Chicken Coops

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Below is a summary of what is due to occur at this week's Council meeting. Santee Patch regularly reports on Council meetings, so check back on Wednesday night for the lowdown on the meeting.

The next begins Wed., June 8, 2011:

Invocation: Pastor Kay Barre,

Proclamations: A proclamation from the City of Santee by Mayor Randy Voepel was given stating that Saturday, June 4 was "" in the city of Santee, for his years of service as Monsignor at .

Presentations: will be presenting a $34,500 check to the city for sponsorship of , the and Fest.

Council Items: Mayor Randy Voepel has proposed an amendment to Santee’s zoning ordinance to allow chicken coops in more residential areas within the city.

Continued Business:

• In July of 2009, the City Council put a moratorium on dispensaries within Santee city limits in order for city staff to analyze the situation more thoroughly. A moratorium of that type may only last two years, so the issue is being brought to the council for discussion again.

The meeting agenda packet includes a report by the City Attorney that recommends the city continue on its current legal course, not creating a specific land zoning for dispensaries, generally excluding any non-specified land use and therefore not allowing their operation within the city. According to the City Attorney, there is much precedent for cities to implicitly prohibit dispensaries in this manner. See the full report attached to the agenda in the media box.

• The Council will continue their discussions on the for fiscal years 2011-2013.

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For more detailed information see the full council agenda in the media box or download here.