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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2018-11-14 | 2 | October 16th agenda, it was a reflection of what was discussed in July and she decided not to attend. Commissioner Foreman stated the staff report reinforces his understanding about the delivery-only dispensary. Ms. Chen concurred with Commissioner Foreman; stated after she read the October 16th staff report, she was satisfied with the terms of the ordinance and felt confident of the vote; however, she has a problem with the number of dispensaries being doubled without any public notice. Commissioner Schwartz inquired whether there was any consideration by the Council of Ms. Chen's views after her public comment at the November 7th meeting, to which Ms. Chen responded in the negative; stated the item was pulled from the Consent Calendar so she could speak; she had already sent a letter to Council regarding her concerns, but the issue was not addressed further. Commissioner Foreman inquired whether Council discussed the item further and provided rationale or just voted on the matter at the November 7th meeting. Ms. Chen responded that she did not feel her questioning caused a quandary; stated she respects Council and staff's professionalism but disagrees with the City's position. Commissioner Henneberry stated that he understands Ms. Chen's complaint; inquired what, in her view, would resolve the issue. Ms. Chen responded the resolution she has experienced before any other board is that if there are any changes to the language that has been proposed, staff is directed to come back to Council with changes for Council to introduce the ordinance, have a first reading and vote; there should be adequate notification for the public and an opportunity for people to be involved. Commissioner Dieter inquired whether Ms. Chen's remedy would be that the matter be re-noticed and come back to the Council, to which Ms. Chen responded in the affirmative; stated that she understands marijuana has been legalized in the State, but cities are responsible for their own regulations. Commissioner Dieter stated the Commission takes Ms. Chen's complaint seriously and will do their best to consider her points. The Assistant City Attorney gave a brief presentation. Commissioner Henneberry inquired what would have been the harm of waiting one more meeting and re-noticing the item. Meeting of the Open Government Commission November 14, 2018 2 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2018-11-14.pdf |