HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-027 - Authorizing Written Arguments For or Against the ProposedRESOLUTION NO. 2014 -027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR
OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED VOTER INITIATIVE
REGARDING THE SANTA ANA MEDICAL CANNABIS
RESTRICTION AND LIMITATION INITIATIVE TO BE
PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,
2014
WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 9282 authorizes the filing of
written arguments for or against a voter initiative petition, and Elections Code Section
9287 establishes priorities for filing written arguments in favor of and against initiatives ;
and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2014 -025
authorizing the calling and placement on the ballot a proposed voter initiative to be
submitted to the electors at the November 4, 2014 general municipal election; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the filing of written arguments
for and /or against the adoption of the following ballot question and in accordance with
Elections Code section 9282(b):
Shall an ordinance rescinding the City of Santa Ana's YES
prohibition of medical marijuana dispensaries and adopting
new regulations providing for an administrative registration NO
approval process, zoning designations for dispensaries and a
business tax on operating dispensaries, known as the Medical
Cannabis Restriction and Limitation Initiative, be adopted?
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as follows that:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby
incorporated by reference.
Section 2. Authorization to Submit Arguments. Section 9282(b) of the
Elections Code of the State of California provides that in a local election, the legislative
body may authorize any member(s) of the City Council to write arguments for or against
any measure. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and /or City Council
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members to prepare and file written arguments in favor of or against the proposed
ordinance described above.
Section 3. Authors. That, in accordance with Section 9283 of the Elections
Code, the printed names and signatures of not more than five authors shall appear with
any argument submitted in accordance with this resolution.
Section 4. Argument not exceed 300 words. That, in accordance with Section
9282(c) of the Elections Code, any written argument in favor of or against the proposed
ordinance described above shall not exceed 300 words.
Section 5. City Council Preference and Priority. The City Council hereby
authorizes and directs the Clerk of the Council to give preference and priority to any
written argument for or against the initiative set forth above that includes a member or
members of the City Council (up to five members), and then to other arguments as set
forth in California Elections Code section 9287.
Section 6. Deadline for Arguments. In accordance with California Elections Code
section 9286(b), the deadline for filing with the Clerk of the Council (and changing or
withdrawing) arguments for or against the proposed ordinance described above shall be
not later than 5:00 p.m. on June 17, 2014.
Section 7. Certification. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the
vote adopting this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2014.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho,
City Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers: Amezcua Benavides. Pulido, Revna. Tinaiero (5)
NOES: Councilmembers: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: Martinez Sarmiento (2)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2014 -027 to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on June 3, 2014.
Date: ("///� /`/
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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