* ITEM-125: Appointments to the Medical Marijuana Task Force (MMTF). (Citywide.)
(See memoranda from Council President Hueso dated 9/22/2009 and 9/10/2009; memorandum from Councilmember Lightner dated 9/18/2009; memorandum from Council President Pro Tem Faulconer dated 9/15/2009; memorandum from Councilmember Gloria dated 9/18/2009; memorandum from Councilmember DeMaio dated 9/17/2009; memorandum from Councilmember Frye dated 9/11/2009; and memorandum from Councilmember Emerald dated 9/18/2009.)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HUESO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the following resolution: (R-2010-216)
Council confirmation of the following appointments by the City Council of San Diego, to serve as members of the Medical Marijuana Task Force, for terms ending as indicated:
NAME CATEGORY TERM ENDING
· Rev. A. Wayne Riggs Social Service October 13, 2010
(Serra Mesa, District 6) (Nominated by District 1)
· Dave Potter Community Planner/ Land Use/Professional October 13, 2010
(Bay Park, District 6) (Nominated by District 1)
· Dave Martin Business Owner October 13, 2010
(Ocean Beach, District 2) (Nominated by District 2)
· Alex Kreit Legal Professional October 13, 2010
(Hillcrest, District 3) (Nominated by District 3)
· Stephen Whitburn Community Member October 13, 2010
(North Park, District 3) (Nominated by District 3)
· Craig Balben Community Planner/ Land Use / Professional October 13, 2010
(Sabre Springs, District 5) (Nominated by District 5)
· Dr. Tom Cummings Doctor October 13, 2010
(La Jolla, District 1) (Nominated by District 6)
· Mark-Robert Bluemel Legal Profession October 13, 2010
(San Carlos, District 7) (Nominated by District 7)
· John Minto Law Enforcement October 13, 2010
(Santee) (Nominated by District 7)
· Larry F. Sweet Patient October 13, 2010
(Ocean Beach, District 2) (Nominated by District 7)
· Kim Twolan Co-op Designee October 13, 2010
(Birdland, District 6)(Nominated by District 7)
Declaring that pursuant to Council Policy 000-13, for purposes of deliberation and consideration of appointment, it is determined that John Minto is a resident of San Diego County, but not the City of San Diego, and has unique qualifications to serve as a member of the Task Force. Therefore, a conscious exception to Council Policy 000-13 is hereby declared.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Based on Council's direction from the September 8, 2009, meeting regarding the Medical Marijuana Task Force, the Council President has compiled a list of appointees and is bringing the matter before the Council for confirmation.
FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION:
On September 8, 2009, the Council approved the formation of the Medical Marijuana Task Force and directed the Office of the Council President to forward for Council consideration the matter of appointments to the Task Force.
Halsey
Staff: Ana Molina-Rodriguez - (619) 254-1937 (Rev. 9/30/09)
So Eugene you think this is a good thing....do you know any of these people...anyones name sound familiar...Do you think the Task Force has legitimacy and will really work toward creating a safe environment or will it work in conjunction with Los Angeles to eradicate the dispensaries and any safe access patients have?
ReplyDeleteOf couse you know I HAVE REAL DOUBTS after what I learned about how they put this together and whose friends are on it....but I guess time will tell, I am holding my chips until then.
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