Ordinance No. 1163ORDINANCE NO. 1163
AN EMERGENCY ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VERNON
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MARIJUANA
DISPENSARIES, STORES, CO-OPS, OR MARIJUANA
CULTIVATION OPERATIONS IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT
WITHIN THE CITY BY AMENDING SECTIONS 26.2.9 AND
26.4.1-4, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF URGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon is responsible for adopting and
implementing land use regulations within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, the California voters adopted Proposition
215, the Compassionate Use Act ("Prop 215"), decriminalizing the use of
marijuana for medical purposes, which was augmented by the state
legislature in 2004 and codified at Section 11362.5 et seq. of the
California Health and Safety Code; and
WHEREAS, with the expansion of medical marijuana dispensaries
in other cities and the recent decision by the City Attorney of Los
Angeles to prosecute unlawful dispensaries in neighboring Los Angeles,
it is foreseeable that a medical marijuana dispensary or cultivation
operation may very soon, seek to establish its business within the
boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned that the establishment
of medical marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, and marijuana
cultivation operations within the City are incompatible with the City's
industrial uses, and may cause adverse impacts to the public peace,
health, and safety of the City's residents and the general public, and
that it is therefore urgent that the City ensure that the
establishment, placement and operation of such uses in the City does
not lead to any adverse impacts; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is presented as an emergency
ordinance pursuant to City Charter Section 4.4, because the above -
referenced facts increase the possibility of the immediate development
of medical marijuana dispensaries, stores, or co-ops, or cultivation
operations within the City, and therefore, it is necessary to
immediately make it explicit that such uses are prohibited by the
City's Zoning Ordinance, for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health, and safety.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: Prohibition on Marijuana Dispensaries, Stores,
Co-ops, and Cultivation Operations. The City Council of the City of
Vernon hereby amends section 26.2-9 of the City's Zoning Ordinance by
adding a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or
cultivation operation, in alphabetical order, and amends section
26.4.1-4 of the City's Zoning Ordinance by prohibiting such use in any
Zone or Overlay Zone of the City, as set forth in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 2: No Conflict with State Law. This emergency
ordinance amending sections 26.2-9 and 26.4.1-4 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance shall in no way limit a qualified individual's right to
possess, use, or cultivate marijuana for his or her own medicinal
purposes to the extent lawfully authorized by the laws of the State of
California as set forth in the applicable provisions of the Health and
Safety Code.
SECTION 3: CEQA Compliance. The City Council hereby finds
that it can be seen with certainty that this emergency ordinance
amending sections 26.2-9 and 26.4.1-4 of the City's Zoning Ordinance
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has no likelihood of causing a significant negative effect on the
environment and accordingly both the City Council's action of adopting
this ordinance and the effects derivative from that adoption are found
to be exempt from the application of the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, as amended, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 C.C.R. 15061(b)(3)). This finding is
premised on the fact that the adoption of this urgency ordinance will
maintain the current environmental conditions arising from the current
land use regulatory structure as adopted by the City.
SECTION 4: Authority. The City Council adopts this
emergency zoning ordinance, effective immediately, prohibiting the
establishment of any marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation
operation, as defined herein, in any zoning district of the City
pursuant to the authority set forth in City Charter Section 4.4.
SECTION 5: Findings. The City of Vernon is responsible for
adopting and implementing land use regulations within its boundaries.
As an industrial city, the City's General Plan Policy LU-1.2 limits the
permitting of non -industrial uses, such as commercial and retail uses,
to those that are necessary to support the City's industry and its
employees. The establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries,
stores, co-ops, or cultivation operations would not support the City's
industry and would be inconsistent with this General Plan Policy LU-
1.2. This is so, because many of the individuals that work in Vernon
operate heavy equipment, and if they were under the influence of
marijuana, they could potentially endanger themselves, co-workers, or
the public. Thus, the potential consumption of marijuana prior to or
during work hours could create a industrial safety concern in Vernon.
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As such, the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries, stores,
co-ops, or cultivation operations in the City would threaten the public
peace, health, and safety of the community. Further, adjacent cities'
recent enforcement and regulation of dispensaries, including the City
of Los Angeles' recent enforcement, threatens the immediate
preservation of this public peace, health, and safety because it may
lead to an increased interest by these dispensaries to open in the City
of Vernon, thereby creating an immediate threat. Based on the
foregoing, the City Council hereby finds that there exists an immediate
threat to the preservation of public peace, health and safety requiring
this emergency ordinance to prohibit marijuana dispensaries, stores,
co-ops, and cultivation operations pursuant to City Charter Section
4.4. Pursuant to Section 26.6.4-4 of the City' zoning ordinance, the
foregoing also serves as the facts and reasons, which in the opinion of
the City Council, make the approval of the amendment necessary to carry
out the general purpose of the City's zoning ordinance that limits land
uses in the City to those that are industrial and that serve industry.
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby passes this ordinance by
a majority vote of the City Council. Accordingly, this measure is
adopted immediately upon introduction pursuant to City Charter Section
4.4.
SECTION 6: Severability. If any chapter, article, section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or
effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part
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thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted
this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection,
subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more chapters, articles,
sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses,
phrases or words be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or
ineffective.
SECTION 7: Book of Ordinances. The City Clerk shall attest
and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this
Ordinance and the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the Book
of Ordinances of the Council of this City. The City Clerk shall cause
this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in
full force and effect immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20`h day of September, 2011.
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Willard G. Yzfmagd(i Ihi, IC;Ity Clerk
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Name: Hilario Gonzales
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I, Willard Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1163,
was duly and regularly introduced at a meeting of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, held in the City of Vernon on Monday, January 4,
2010, and thereafter adopted at a meeting of said City Council held on
Tuesday, September 20, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Mayor Gonzales, Davis, Maisano,
McCormick, Newmire
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the
City of Vernon.
Executed this as
(SEAL)
day of September, 2011, at Vernon, California.
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT "A"
CHAPTER 26. ZONING.
Article II. Definitions.
Sec. 26.2.9 Definitions (M-O).
Marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation
operation shall mean and include any location, structure,
facility, residence, or similar to the same used, in full or in
part, as a place at or in which marijuana is sold, traded,
exchanged, bartered for in any way, made available, located,
stored, placed, planted, cultivated, or processed, including any
of the foregoing if used in connection with the delivery of
marijuana.
Article IV. . Zones, Permitted Uses,
Development Standards, and Site Planning Standards
Sec. 26.4.1-4 Uses That Are Prohibited or Limited
(a) No motel, hotel, trailer, or trailer park is permitted
in any zone or overlay zone. The provisions of this section do
not apply to portable units which (1) have been acknowledged in
writing by the owner or user to be units that are to be used
temporarily and solely in connection with a construction project
on the same lot by persons who have a separate existing,
permanent residence (2) have received written approval from the
director of community services for such temporary usage, and (3)
are not used for bathing or sleeping. The provisions of this
section do not apply to trailers used solely to move goods
(b) No Marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation
operation is permitted in any zone or overlay zone.
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 21, 2011
TO: Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services. & Water
FROM: Willard Yamaguchi, City Clerk
RE: Ordinance No. 1163 — An Emergency Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vernon Prohibiting
the Establishment of Marijuana Dispensaries, Stores, Co-Ops, or Marijuana Cultivation
Operations in Any Zoning District Within the City By Amending Section 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-
4, and Adopting Findings of Urgency
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Ordinance No. 1163 referenced above, which was approved by City
Council on September 20, 2011.
Thank you.
WY:dj
c: Ana Barcia
Martha Valenzuela
Ordinance No. 1163
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Juarez, Debbie
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Please include the attached Summary of Ordinances in the September 15, 2011, publication. Please
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You may forward the invoice to my attention.
Thank you,
Ana Barcia
City of Vernon
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9/13/2011
CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
SUMMARY FOR ORDINANCE NOS. 1160 — 1167, 1169 —1181 AND 1183
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FULL TEXT OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NOS.
1160 — 1167, 1169 — 1181 AND 1183 ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
On September 20, 2011, the City Council of the City of Vernon is proposing to adopt
Ordinance Nos. 1160 — 1167, 1169 —1181 and 1183 amending certain provisions of the
Vernon City Code as follows:
Ordinance No. 1160 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on October 26, 2009. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1160 amending Sections 13.48 to 13.73 and adding
Section 13.74 to Article IV, Hazardous Materials Monitoring Program, of Chapter 13,
Health and Sanitation, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. To change the title of Article IV of Chapter 13 to Hazardous Materials
Monitoring and Control Program;
2. To update and clarify definitions and other provisions in accordance with State
hazardous material laws, regulations and regulatory options;
3. To renumber the following sections: Section 13.55 to 13.57, Section 13.57 to
13.55, Section 13.72 to 13.73 and Section 13.73 to 13.74; and
4. To add a section regarding unlawful hazardous materials management.
Ordinance No. 1161 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on October 19, 2009. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1161 adopting by reference the Department of Water
Resources State Model Landscaping Ordinance, amending Sections 25.100, 25.101,
25.102, 25.103, 25.104, 25.105, 25.106(b), 25.107(a) and adding Section 25.112 to
Article VI, Water Conservation of Chapter 25, Water, of the Vernon City Code as
follows:
1. To meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Water District Model Efficient
Landscape Ordinance; and
2. To add a section regarding the Department of Water Resources State Model
Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1162 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on October 26, 2009. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1162 amending Sections Article XIV of Chapter 2 of
the Vernon City Code relating to the recall of Members of the City Council.
Ordinance No. 1163 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on January 4, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1163, an Emergency Zoning Ordinance prohibiting the
establishment of marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, or marijuana cultivation
operations in any zoning district within the City by amending Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-
4, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. To add a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation;
and
2. To prohibit the use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City.
Ordinance No. 1164 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on January 4, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1164, a zoning ordinance prohibiting the establishment
of marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, or marijuana cultivation operations in any
zoning district within the City by amending Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-4, of the Vernon
City Code as follows:
1. To add a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation;
and
2. To prohibit the use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City.
Ordinance No. 1165 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on January 4, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1165 amending Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of
Vernon, relating to City Council elections to implement campaign finance regulations.
Ordinance No. 1166 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on February 1, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1166 temporarily suspending acceptance and review of
non-exclusive solid waste franchise agreement applications.
Ordinance No. 1167 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on February 1, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1167 amending Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of
Vernon, relating to City Council elections and the appointment of Council members in
uncontested elections.
Ordinance No. 1169 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 7, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1169 abolishing the Police and Fire Commission.
Ordinance No. 1170 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 7, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1170 repealing Section 7.3 of the Vernon City Code
authorizing the delegation of enforcement responsibilities for certain provisions of the
Fire Code and other Fire Safety Regulations.
Ordinance No. 1171 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 7, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1171 adding Section 13.88 to the Vernon City Code to
establish fees and charges pursuant to the aboveground petroleum storage act.
Ordinance No. 1172 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 14, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1172 amending Sections 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.37 and
2.39 of Article V, Public Librarv, of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Vernon City Code
as follows:
Establishing a Board of Library Trustees; composition; appointment of members;
and
2. Appointing the Mayor as president and the Mayor pro tempore as president pro
tempore of the Board of Library Trustees.
Ordinance No. 1173 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on July 19, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1173 amending the Vernon City Code to authorize the
Fire Chief to report directly to the City Council and defining the term "reporting to the
City Council."
Ordinance No. 1174 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on August 2, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1174 amending the Vernon City Code to clarify that
the City Council appoints the purchasing agent.
Ordinance No. 1175 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on March 1, 2011. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1175 establishing a three-year restriction on cutting of
newly paved or resurfaced streets and amending the Vernon City Code regarding
deposits, surety bonds and liability insurance for encroachment permits and licenses.
Ordinance No. 1176 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on November 1, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1176 amending Chapter 24, building and construction,
of the Code of the City of Vernon; adopting by reference (1) the 2010 California Building
Code; (2) the 2010 California Electrical Code, and the 2006 edition of the ICC Electrical
Code administrative provisions; (3) the 2010 California Mechanical Code; (4) the 2010
California Plumbing Code; (5) the 2010 California Existing Building Code; (6) the 2009
International Existing Building Code; (7) the 2010 California Residential Code; (8) the
2010 California Green Building Standards Code; and (9) the 2010 California Energy
Code, including amendments, additions and deletions, and repealing all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Ordinance No. 1177 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on November 1, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1177 amending Chapter 7, fire regulation, of the Code
of the City of Vernon; adopting by reference the 2010 California Fire Code including
amendments, additions and deletions, and repealing all ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict therewith.
Ordinance No. 1178 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on November 15, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1178 extending the existing time limits for the
effectiveness of and the receipt of tax increment for the industrial redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1179 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on November 15, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1179 eliminating the existing time limits on incurring
debt for the first amended industrial redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1186 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on December 6, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1180 amending section 2.1 of the Vernon City Code
relating to the time and place of City Council meetings.
Ordinance No. 1181 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on December 6, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1181 extending the existing time limits for
commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire property within the industrial
redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1183 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on May 26, 2011. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1183 establishing a Housing Commission pursuant to
the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Vernon and specifying the membership
and duties of the Housing Commission.
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, does hereby certify that
Ordinance Nos. 1160 — 1167, 1169 —1181 and 1183 were duly introduced to the City
Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting and said Ordinances are.scheduled to
be approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on
September 20, 2011.
Dated:
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk
CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
SUMMARY FOR ORDINANCE NOS. 1160 —1167, 1169 —1181 AND 1183
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FULL TEXT OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE
NOS. 1160 — 1167, 1169 — 1181 AND 1183 ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY CLERK LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA.
Ordinance Nos. 1160 —1167, 1169 — 1181 and 1183 were duly introduced at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon and approved and adopted by said
Council at a regular meeting held on September 20, 2011.
On September 20, 2011, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Ordinance Nos.
1160 —1167, 1169 —1181 and 1183 amending certain provisions of the Vernon City
Code as follows:
Ordinance No. 1160 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Sections 13.48 to 13.73 and adding Section 13.74 to Article IV, Hazardous Materials
Monitoring Program, of Chapter 13, Health and Sanitation, of the Vernon City Code as
follows:
1. To change the title of Article IV of Chapter 13 to Hazardous Materials
Monitoring and Control Program;
2. To update and clarify definitions and other provisions in accordance with State
hazardous material laws, regulations and regulatory options;
3. To renumber the following sections: Section 13.55 to 13.57, Section 13.57 to
13.55, Section 13.72 to 13.73 and Section 13.73 to 13.74; and
4. To add a section regarding unlawful hazardous materials management.
Ordinance No. 1161 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon adopting by
reference the Department of Water Resources State Model Landscaping Ordinance,
amending Sections 25.100, 25.101, 25.102, 25.103, 25.104, 25.105, 25.106(b), 25.107(a)
and adding Section 25.112 to Article VI, Water Conservation of Chapter 25, Water, of
the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. To meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Water District Model Efficient
Landscape Ordinance; and
2. To add a section regarding the Department of Water Resources State Model
Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1162 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Article XIV of Chapter 2 of the Vernon City Code relating to the recall of Members of
the City Council.
Ordinance No. 1163, an emergency Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council
of the City of Vernon prohibiting the establishment of marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-
ops, or marijuana cultivation operations in any zoning district within the City by
amending Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-4, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
I. To add a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation;
and
2. To prohibit the use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City.
Ordinance No. 1164, a zoning ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of the City of
Vernon prohibiting the establishment of marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, or
marijuana cultivation operations in any zoning district within the City by amending
Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-4, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. To add a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation;
and
2. To prohibit the use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City.
Ordinance No.1165 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, relating to City Council elections to
implement campaign finance regulations.
Ordinance No. 1166 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon temporarily
suspending acceptance and review of non-exclusive solid waste franchise agreement
applications.
Ordinance No. 1167 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, relating to City Council elections and the
appointment of Council members in uncontested elections.
Ordinance No. 1169 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon abolishing
the Police and Fire Commission.
Ordinance No. 1170 was adopted by the City Council of the City.of Vernon repealing
Section 7.3 of the Vernon City Code authorizing the delegation of enforcement
responsibilities for certain provisions of the Fire Code and other Fire Safety Regulations.
Ordinance No. 1171 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon adding
Section 13.88 to the Vernon City Code to establish fees and charges pursuant to the
aboveground petroleum storage act.
Ordinance No. 1172 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Sections 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.37 and 2.39 of Article V, Public Library, of Chapter 2,
Administration, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. Establishing a Board of Library Trustees; composition; appointment of members;
and
2. Appointing the Mayor as president and the Mayor pro tempore as president pro
tempore of the Board of Library Trustees.
Ordinance No. 1173 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
the Vernon City Code to authorize the Fire Chief to report directly to the City Council
and defining the term "reporting to the City Council."
Ordinance No. 1174 was adopted by the City Council of the City. of Vernon amending
the Vernon City Code to clarify that the City Council appoints the purchasing agent.
Ordinance No. 1175 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon establishing
a three-year restriction on cutting of newly paved or resurfaced streets and amending the
Vernon City Code regarding deposits, surety bonds and liability insurance for
encroachment permits and licenses.
Ordinance No. 1176 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Chapter 24, building and construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon; adopting by
reference (1) the 2010 California Building Code; (2) the 2010 California Electrical Code,
and the 2006 edition of the ICC Electrical Code administrative provisions; (3) the 2010
California Mechanical Code; (4) the 2010 California Plumbing Code; (5) the 2010
California Existing Building Code; (6) the 2009 International Existing Building Code; (7)
the 2010 California Residential Code; (8) the 2010 California Green Building Standards
Code; and (9) the 2010 California Energy Code, including amendments, additions and
deletions, and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Ordinance No. 1177 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Chapter 7, fire regulation, of the Code of the City of Vernon; adopting by reference the
2010 California Fire Code including amendments, additions and deletions, and repealing
all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Ordinance No. 1178 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon extending
the existing time limits for the effectiveness of and the receipt of tax increment for the
industrial redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1179 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon eliminating
the existing time limits on incurring debt for the first amended industrial redevelopment
project.
Ordinance No. 1180 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
section 2.1 of the Vernon City Code relating to the time and place of City Council
meetings.
Ordinance No. 1181 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon extending
the existing time limits for commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire
property within the industrial redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1183 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon establishing
a Housing Commission pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter of the City of
Vernon and specifying the membership and duties of the Housing Commission.
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, does hereby certify that
Ordinance Nos. 1160 — 1167, 1169 —1181 and 1183 were duly introduced and approved
by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting and adopted and passed by
said Council at a regular meeting held on September 20, 2011 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Gonzales, Davis,
McCormick, Maisano, Newmire
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Dated: September 20, 2011
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk
CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
SUMMARY FOR ORDINANCE NOS. 1160 —1167, 1169 — 1181 AND 1183
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FULL TEXT OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NOS.
1160 —1167, 1169 —1181 AND 1183 ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
On September 20, 2011, the City Council of the City of Vernon is proposing to adopt
Ordinance Nos. 1160 — 1167, 1169 —1181 and 1183 amending certain provisions of the
Vernon City Code as follows:
Ordinance No. 1160 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on October 26, 2009. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1160 amending Sections 13.48 to 13.73 and adding
Section 13.74 to Article IV, Hazardous Materials Monitoriniz Program, of Chapter 13,
Health and Sanitation, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. To change the title of Article IV of Chapter 13 to Hazardous Materials
Monitoring and Control Program;
2. To update and clarify definitions and other provisions in accordance with State
hazardous material laws, regulations and regulatory options;
3. To renumber the following sections: Section 13.55 to 13.57, Section 13.57 to
13.55, Section 13.72 to.1.3.73 and Section 13.73 to 13.74; and
4. To add a section regarding unlawful hazardous materials management.
Ordinance No. 1161 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on October 19, 2009. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1161 adopting by reference the Department of Water
Resources State Model Landscaping Ordinance, amending Sections 25.100, 25.101,
25.102, 25.103, 25.104, 25.105, 25.106(b), 25.107(a) and adding Section 25.112 to
Article VI, Water Conservation of Chapter 25, Water, of the Vernon City Code as
follows:
1. To meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Water District Model Efficient
Landscape Ordinance; and
2. To add a section regarding the Department of Water Resources State Model
Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1162 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on October 26, 2009. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1162 amending Sections Article XIV of Chapter 2 of
the Vernon City Code relating to the recall of Members of the City Council.
Ordinance No. 1163 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on January 4, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1163, an Emergency Zoning Ordinance prohibiting the
establishment of marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, or marijuana cultivation
operations in any zoning district within the City by amending Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-
4, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. To add a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation;
and
2. To prohibit the use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City.
Ordinance No. 1164 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on January 4, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1164, a zoning ordinance prohibiting the establishment
of marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, or marijuana cultivation operations in any
zoning district within the City by amending Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-4, of the Vernon
City Code as follows:
1. To add a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation;
and
2. To prohibit the use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City.
Ordinance No.1165 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on January 4, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1165 amending Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of
Vernon, relating to City Council elections to implement campaign finance regulations.
Ordinance No.1166 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on February 1, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1166 temporarily suspending acceptance and review of
non-exclusive solid waste franchise agreement applications.
Ordinance No. 1167 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on February 1, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1167 amending Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of
Vernon, relating to City Council elections and the appointment of Council members in
uncontested elections.
Ordinance No. 1169 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 7, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1169 abolishing the Police and Fire Commission.
Ordinance No. 1170 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 7, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1170 repealing Section 7.3 of the Vernon City Code
authorizing the delegation of enforcement responsibilities for certain provisions of the
Fire Code and other Fire Safety Regulations.
Ordinance No. 1171 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 7, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1171 adding Section 13.88 to the Vernon City Code to
establish fees and charges pursuant to the aboveground petroleum storage act.
Ordinance No. 1172 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 14, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1172 amending Sections 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.37 and
2.39 of Article V, Public Library, of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Vernon City Code
as follows:
Establishing a Board of Library Trustees; composition; appointment of members;
and
2. Appointing the Mayor as president and the Mayor pro tempore as president pro
tempore of the Board of Library Trustees.
Ordinance No. 1173 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on July 19, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1173 amending the Vernon City Code to authorize the
Fire Chief to report directly to the City Council and defining the term "reporting to the
City Council."
Ordinance No. 1174 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on August 2, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1174 amending the Vernon City Code to clarify that
the City Council appoints the purchasing agent.
Ordinance No. 1175 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on March 1, 2011. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1175 establishing a three-year restriction on cutting of
newly paved or resurfaced streets and amending the Vernon City Code regarding
deposits, surety bonds and liability insurance for encroachment permits and licenses.
Ordinance No. 1176 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on November 1, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1176 amending Chapter 24, building and construction,
of the Code of the City of Vernon; adopting by reference (1) the 2010 California Building
Code; (2) the 2010 California Electrical Code, and the 2006 edition of the ICC Electrical
Code administrative provisions; (3) the 2010 California Mechanical Code; (4) the 2010
California Plumbing Code; (5) the 2010 California Existing Building Code; (6) the 2009
International Existing Building Code; (7) the 2010 California Residential Code; (8) the
2010 California Green Building Standards Code; and (9) the 2010 California Energy
Code, including amendments, additions and deletions, and repealing all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Ordinance No: 1177 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on November .1, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1177 amending Chapter 7, fire regulation, of the Code
of the City of Vernon; adopting by reference the 2010 California Fire Code including
amendments, additions and deletions, and repealing all ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict therewith.
Ordinance No. 1178 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on November 15, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1178 extending the existing time limits for the
effectiveness of and the receipt of tax increment for the industrial redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1179 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on November 15, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1179 eliminating the existing time limits on incurring
debt for the first amended industrial redevelopment project.
Ordinance No.1180 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on December 6, 2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1180 amending section 2.1 of the Vernon City Code
relating to the time and place of City Council meetings.
Ordinance No. 1181 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on December 6, .2010. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1181 extending the existing time limits for
commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire property within the industrial
redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1183 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on May 26, 2011. The City Council of the City of Vernon is
proposing to adopt Ordinance No. 1183 establishing a Housing Commission pursuant to
the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Vernon and specifying the membership
and duties of the Housing Commission.
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, does hereby certify that
Ordinance Nos. 1160 — 1167, 1169 —1181 and 1183 were duly introduced to the City
Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting and said Ordinances are scheduled to
be approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on
September 20, 2011.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1163
AN EMERGENCY ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
VERNON PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, STORES, CO-OPS, OR
MARIJUANA CULTIVATION OPERATIONS IN ANY
ZONING DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 26.2.9 AND 26.4.1-4, AND ADOPTING
FINDINGS OF URGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon is responsible for
adopting and implementing land use regulations within its
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, the California voters adopted
Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act ("Prop 215"),
decriminalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, which
was augmented by the state legislature in 2004 and codified at
Section 11362.5 et seq. of the California Health and Safety
Code; and
WHEREAS, with the expansion of medical marijuana
dispensaries in other cities and the recent decision by the City
Attorney of Los Angeles to prosecute unlawful dispensaries in
neighboring Los Angeles, it is foreseeable that a medical
marijuana dispensary or cultivation operation may very soon,
seek to establish its business within the boundaries of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned that the
establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops,
and marijuana cultivation operations within the City are
incompatible with the City's industrial uses, and may cause
adverse impacts to the public peace, health, and safety of the
City's residents and the general public, and that it is
therefore urgent that the City ensure that the establishment,
placement and operation of such uses in the City does not lead
to any adverse impacts; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is presented as an emergency
ordinance pursuant to City Charter Section 4.4, because the
above -referenced facts increase the possibility of the immediate
development of medical marijuana dispensaries, stores, or co-
ops, or cultivation operations within the City, and therefore,
it is necessary to immediately make it explicit that such uses
are prohibited by the City's Zoning Ordinance, for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION l: Prohibition on Marijuana Dispensaries
Stores, Co-ops, and Cultivation Operations. The City'Council of
the City of Vernon hereby amends section 26.2-9 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance by adding a definition of marijuana dispensary,
store, co-op, or cultivation operation, in alphabetical order,
and amends section 26.4.1-4 of the City's Zoning Ordinance by
prohibiting such use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City, as
set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and
incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 2: No Conflict with State Law. This
emergency ordinance amending sections 26.2-9 and 26.4.1-4 of the
City's Zoning Ordinance shall in no way limit a qualified
individual's right to possess, use, or cultivate marijuana for
his or her own medicinal purposes to the extent lawfully
authorized by the laws of the State of California as set forth
in the applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code.
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SECTION 3: CEQA Compliance. The City Council hereby
finds that it can be seen with certainty that this emergency
ordinance amending sections 26.2-9 and 26.4.1-4 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance has no likelihood of causing a significant
negative effect on the environment and accordingly both the City
Council's action of adopting this ordinance and the effects
derivative from that adoption are found to be exempt from the
application of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,
as amended, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines (Title 14 C.C.R. 15061(b)(3)). This finding is
premised on the fact that the adoption of this urgency ordinance
will maintain the current environmental conditions arising from
the current land use regulatory structure as adopted by the
City.
SECTION 4: Authority. The City Council adopts this
emergency zoning ordinance, effective immediately, prohibiting
the establishment of any marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or
cultivation operation, as defined herein, in any zoning district
of the City pursuant to the authority set forth in City Charter
Section 4.4.
SECTION 5:
Findings. The City of Vernon is
responsible for adopting and implementing land use regulations
within its boundaries. As an industrial city, the City's
General Plan Policy LU-1.2 limits the permitting of non-
industrial uses, such as commercial and retail uses, to those
that are necessary to support the City's industry and its
employees. The establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries,
stores, co-ops, or cultivation operations would not support the
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City's industry and would be inconsistent with this General Plan
Policy LU-1.2. This is so, because many of the individuals that
work in Vernon operate heavy equipment, and if they were under
the influence of marijuana, they could potentially endanger
themselves, co-workers, or the public. Thus, the potential
consumption of marijuana prior to or during work hours could
create a industrial safety concern in Vernon. As such, the
establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops,
or cultivation operations in the City would threaten the public
peace, health, and safety of the community. Further, adjacent
cities' recent enforcement and regulation of dispensaries,
including the City of Los Angeles' recent enforcement, threatens
the immediate preservation of this public peace, health, and
safety because it may lead to an increased interest by these
dispensaries to open in the City of Vernon, thereby creating an
immediate threat. Based on the foregoing, the City Council
hereby finds that there exists an immediate threat to the
preservation of public peace, health and safety requiring this
emergency ordinance to prohibit marijuana dispensaries, stores,
co-ops, and cultivation operations pursuant to City Charter
Section 4.4. Pursuant to Section 26.6.4-4 of the City' zoning
ordinance, the foregoing also serves as the facts and reasons,
which in the opinion of the City Council, make the approval of
the amendment necessary to carry out the general purpose of the
City's zoning ordinance that limits land uses in the City to
those that are industrial and that serve industry. The City
Council of the City of Vernon hereby passes this ordinance by a
majority vote of the City Council. Accordingly, this measure is
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adopted immediately upon introduction pursuant to City Charter
Section 4.4.
SECTION 7: Severability. If any chapter, article,
section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause,
phrase, or word in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any
reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each
chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact
that any one or more chapters, articles, sections, subsections,
subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases or words
be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective.
SECTION 8: Book of Ordinances. The City Clerk shall
attest and certify -to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk's certification to be
entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published or
posted as required by law.
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SECTION 9: This Ordinance shall go into effect and be
in full force and effect immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 2010.
Name: Hilario Gonzales
Title: Mayor /--M-ayo-r-fir -T
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I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1163, was
duly and regularly introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon, held in the City of Vernon on Monday, January 4, 2010,
and thereafter adopted at a meeting of said City Council held on
Monday, January 4, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Mayor Gonzales, McCormick,
Davis, Maisano, Newmire
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the
City of Vernon.
Executed this 5A day of January, 2010, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
MANUELA GIRO
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT "A"
CHAPTER 26. ZONING.
Article II. Definitions.
Sec. 26.2.9 Definitions (M-O).
Marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation
operation shall mean and include any location, structure,
facility, residence, or similar to the same used, in full or in
part, as a place at or in which marijuana is sold, traded,
exchanged, bartered for in any way, made available, located,
stored, placed, planted, cultivated, or processed, including any
of the foregoing if used in connection with the delivery of
marijuana.
Article IV. Zones, Permitted Uses,
Development Standards, and Site Planning Standards
Sec. 26.4.1-4 Uses That Are Prohibited or Limited
(a) No motel, hotel, trailer, or trailer park is permitted
in any zone or overlay zone. The provisions of this section do
not apply to portable units which (1) have been acknowledged in
writing by the owner or user to be units that are to be used
temporarily and solely in connection with a construction project
on the same lot by persons who have a separate existing,
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permanent residence (2) have received written approval from the
director of community services for such temporary usage, and (3)
are not used for bathing or sleeping. The provisions of this
section do not apply to trailers used solely to move goods
(b) No Marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation
operation is permitted in any zone or overlay zone.
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 7, 2010
TO: Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
FRO Nelly Giron, City Clerk
RE: Ordinance No. 1163 — An Emergency Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vernon Prohibiting
the Establishment of Marijuana Dispensaries, Stores; Co-Ops, or Marijuana Cultivation
Operations in Any Zoning District Within the City By Amending Section 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-
4, and Adopting Findings of Urgency
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Ordinance No. 1163 referenced above, which was approved by City
Council on January 4, 2010.
Thank you.
NG:dj
c: Martha Valenzuela
Ordinance No. 1163
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Notice of Public Hearing:
Monday, January 4. 2010 ...
Amend the City's Zoning Ordinance to
Define a Marijuana Dispensary, Store. Co-op, or
Cultivation Operation and to Prohibit...
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 583-8811
The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing regarding a Zoning Amendment
request, which you may attend.
PLACE: Vernon City Hall
City Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
DATE & Monday, January 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
TIME: (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard)
REQUEST: The City of Vernon intends to adopt an emergency ordinance to
amend the City's Zoning Ordinance to define a marijuana
dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation and to prohibit this
use in the City.
REVIEW OF: The proposed ordinance, Staff Report, and supporting documents are
THE FILE: available for public review during normal business hours in the
Vernon Community Services & Water Department, located at 4305
Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, between the hours of 7:15 a.m.
and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
If you challenge the granting of this Zoning Amendment or any provisions thereof
in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the
hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of
Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting.
The hearing may be continued or adjourned to a stated time and place without
further notice of a public hearing.
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Manuela Giron, C Z y Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
DATE: December 15, 2009
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services& Water
RE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
City staff is recommending that the City Council of the City of Vernon adopt an emergency
ordinance, pursuant to City Charter Section 4.4, amending its zoning code to prohibit the establishment of
marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, or marijuana cultivation operations in any zone or overlay zone of
the City.
Background
In 1995 the California voters approved Proposition 215, known as the "Compassionate Act of
1996." This law is codified in Health and Safety Code Section 11362 et seq. The intent of Proposition
215 was to enable persons needing marijuana for medical purposes to obtain and use without fear of
criminal prosecution under limited and specific circumstances.
In 2003, the California Legislature enacted Senate Bill 240 that attempted to implement
Proposition 215 and provide additional legal protections. Under this law, patients or primary caregivers
who possess, use or cultivate medical marijuana shall not be subject, on that sole basis, to criminal
liability.
Under these laws, various non-profit organizations have been established to operate medical
marijuana dispensaries, as the "primary caregiver" to medical marijuana patients. These dispensaries
have been located throughout the State, with some of them operating not unlike a retail store to members
as part of a patient caregiver "collective."
In contrast to State law, Federal law prohibits the distribution or manufacture of marijuana (21
U.S.C. § 841 (a) of the Controlled Substance Act). In 2001, the U.S. Supreme court ruled that the
distribution of marijuana through a medical marijuana dispensary was illegal under the Federal Control
Substance Act. In 2005, the U.S. Supreme court ruled that the Federal governments' prohibition applied
to intrastate manufacture and possession. As a consequence there is an existing conflict between State
law permission of medical marijuana and Federal law prohibition. Due to the Federal prohibition,
licensed pharmacies do not carry or sell medical marijuana and medical marijuana dispensaries in the
form of patient cooperatives have been established.
The U.S. Justice system recently announced that it has changed its policy on enforcement of
Federal drug laws against the use of medical marijuana. It is our understanding that Federal law officials
will no longer prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries and users as long as the dispensaries and users
are operating in compliance with State and local law. This action does not make the sale, use or
possession of marijuana legal under Federal law, only Congress can change Federal law; Additionally, it
does not mean that medical marijuana dispensaries are legal. It merely means that the Federal
government will not devote Federal law enforcement to prosecute violators.
On August 27, 2009 the Court of Appeals ruled on the case of Claremont v. Kruse (2009) 177
Cal.App.4th 1153 regarding the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 and its implementing State law. The
court ruled that cities are not precluded from imposing business licenses, permits, and zoning regulations
on the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. Recently, the California Supreme Court declined to
hear the case or depublish the Court of Appeal's decision, thus leaving in place the ruling that cities can
prohibit dispensaries through zoning and other regulations.
The City of Anaheim adopted an ordinance that banned all medical marijuana dispensaries. This
ban has been challenged and the trial court upheld the City of Anaheim's ban. This ruling has been
appealed.
In a separate case involving the City of Corona, the California courts ruled that a medical
marijuana dispensary was not permitted in the City because the City's zoning ordinance was drafted in a
permissive fashion, i.e., any use not enumerated in the code is presumptively prohibited. Since a medical
marijuana dispensary was not enumerated in the City's zoning ordinance, the establishment of a medical
marijuana facility was deemed to be a non -permitted, non -conforming use.
Issue
The City of Los Angeles currently has hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries within its
boundaries. Los Angeles is now quickly moving to adopt a permanent ordinance to cap the number of
dispensaries within its boundaries. Vernon adjoins the City of Los Angeles} and given its proximity City
staff is concerned that some of these dispensaries that currently operate in Los Angeles may be impacted
by the cap and subsequent crackdown and may migrate to Vernon.
Potential concerns with dispensaries include increased crime, parking problems, and public use of
marijuana, which could have an adverse effect on Vernon's business community.
Although no medical marijuana dispensary has located in Vernon, City staff is not clear under
what conditions a dispensary could locate in Vernon and whether such a use is appropriate. City staff is
recommending that zoning provisions be adopted to clearly indicate the City's position on such a use.
General Plan — Zoning Ordinance
The City of Vernon was founded in 1905 as an industrial City. The City's General Plan reflects
the long history and the City's mission of maintaining Vernon as an ideal home for industry. The General
Plan contains the goals, policies, and serves as a guide to long range planning in the City. The Land Use
Element establishes the broad general policies for how properties are used in Vernon, including location,
distribution, type and intensity of development with the overarching goal of maintaining Vernon as an
industrial City. The General Plan and Land Use Element goals and policies provide guidance to the City
Council and City officials regarding zoning, land subdivision, public improvements, and physical
development programs. The key policy objective of the City is to remain an Exclusively Industrial City,
serving the needs of industry.
Goal LU-1 of the General Plan states, "Promote and maintain manufacturing and other industrial
uses as the primary land use within the City. PolicyLU-1.2 states, "Permit only those non -industrial
uses, such as commercial and retail uses, which are necessary to support industry and its employees or as
may be required by State law..."
Given these stated Goals and Policies the operation of a medical marijuana dispensary does not
appear to be an appropriate use in Vernon because it does not support the industrial community.
ZoninE
The City's Zoning, Ordinance is currently silent on medical marijuana dispensaries. As such in
accordance with Section 26.4.1-3, uses that which are not specifically permitted pursuant to Section
26.4.1-2, (which lists permitted uses) and are not specifically prohibited by Section 26.4.1-1 or Section
26.4.1-4 or Section 26.4.1-5 may be permitted in the I -Zone only with a Conditional Use Permit.
Since a medical marijuana dispensary is not listed as a permitted use nor as a prohibited use it
currently could be located in the I -Zone, which is the entire City, subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
However, Section 26.6.3-4 of the Zoning Ordinance requires the City Council to determine certain
findings by resolution when a Conditional Use Permit is approved. Specifically, Section 26.6.3-4(e)
requires that a finding be made that, "The use, as to location; operation and design, is consistent with the
general plan, any applicable specific plan and the zoning regulations of the City of Vernon, including the
City's policy considerations as to acceptable uses in the City." Given that a General Plan Land Use
Policy is to only permit those non -industrial uses, such as commercial and retail uses, which are
necessary, to support industry. and its employees..." .it is difficult to conceive how a medical marijuana
dispensary use could support the City's industry or its employees, and therefore the City would be unable
to make such a finding.
In fact, in order to protect the public's health and safety it is appropriate to ban such a use in
Vernon. Both alcohol and marijuana uses are known to impair an individual's judgment and
coordination. Currently a bar is, considered a legal non -conforming use in Vernon. While the
consumption of alcoholic beverages is legal, in an industrial City such as Vernon it may not be
appropriate. Many workers in Vernon operate heavy machinery and large trucks. The consumption of
alcohol during work breaks could impair an individual's ability to operate the equipment in a safe manner
with the potential of creating a hazardous condition for himself, his co-workers, and the public.
Therefore, Vernon has prohibited the opening of any new bars within its City limits. Likewise an
individual that ingests marijuana prior to work or during work breaks could potentially threaten the safety
of himself, his co-workers, or the public if he were to operate heavy equipment soon thereafter.
Conclusion
A medical marijuana facility does not conform with the City's General Plan policy to only permit
those non -industrial uses that support industry. Additionally, the potential consumption of marijuana
prior to or during work hours could create a safety concern in Vernon. Since many of the individuals that
work in Vernon operate heavy equipment and if they were under the influence of marijuana they could
potentially endanger themselves, co-workers, or the public. Based on all of the reasons provided, the
public necessity, convenience and general welfare require a zoning text amendment to address potential
medical marijuana dispensaries.
It is therefore recommended that the City Council adopt an emergency ordinance to prohibit the
establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, and marijuana cultivation operations
within its City limits in order to protect the health and safety of its business and residents.
Therefore, it is recommended that Section 26.2.9 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended to add a
definition for marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operations as follows:
Section 26.2.9 Definitions (M-O)
MarijuanaDispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation
shall mean and include any location, structure, facility residence, or
similar to the same used, in full or in part, as a place at or in which
marijuana is sold, traded, exchanged, bartered for in any way, made
available, located, stores, placed, planted, cultivated, or processed,
including any of the foregoing if used in connection with the delivery of
marijuana.
Additionally, it is recommended that Section 26.4.1-4 Uses That Are Prohibited or Limited be
amended to read as follows:
Article IV. Zones, Permitted Uses, Development Standards, and Site
Planning Standards
Section 26.4.1-4 Uses That Are Prohibited or Limited
(a) No motel, hotel, trailer, or trailer park is permitted in any
zone or overlay zone. The provisions of this section do not apply to
portable units which (1) have been acknowledged in writing by the
owner or user to be units that are to be used temporarily and solely in
connection with a construction project on the same lot by persons who
have a separate existing, permanent residence (2) have receivedwritten
approval from the director of community services for such temporary
usage, and (3) are not used for bathing or sleeping. The provisions of
this section do not apply to trailers used solely to move goods.
(b) No Marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation
operation is permitted in any zone or overlay zone.
CEOA Compliance
It can be seen with certainty that this Emergency Ordinance amending sections of the Zoning
Code to prohibit marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, and cultivation operations has no likelihood of
causing a significant negative effect on the environment and accordingly the City Council's action of
adopting an ordinance prohibiting the use and the effects derived from the adoption are exempt from the
application of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State of
California CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 CCR 15061(b)(3)). This finding is premised on the fact that the
adoption of this urgency ordinance will maintain the current environmental conditions arising from the
current land use regulatory structure.
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TO: Donal O'Callaghan, City Administrator Q\
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
DATE: December 15, 2009
SUBJECT: MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
T'he Community Services Department and Police Department are concerned with the potential negative
impacts on the community if a medical marijuana use were to locate in the City of Vernon. Given the industrial
nature of the City it does not appear that such a use would be compatible. The Goals and Policies of the General
Plan state that only those non -industrial uses such as commercial and retail uses that are necessary to support
industry should be permitted. A medical marijuana use does not fit within these criteria and therefore should not
be permitted.
It is therefore recommended that an urgency ordinance be adopted amending the City's Zoning
Ordinance to define a "marijuana dispensary, store, co-op or cultivation operation," and to prohibit this use in
the City.
Enclosed herewith is a Staff Report outlining staffs' concerns and recommendation and a Public
Hearing Notice. If you are in agreement with staffs' recommendation please forward the Public Hearing Notice
to the City Clerk for execution. The Community Services Department will ensure that the notice is mailed and
published in accordance with City requirements.
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DEC 1 6 2009
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Manuela Giron, City Clerk, of the City of Vernon do hereby certify
that on the 13th day of January 2010, I did post three (3) copies of
the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1163 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Prohibiting the Establishment of Marijuana
Dispensaries, Stores, Co-ops, or Marijuana Cultivation
Operations in Any Zoning District Within the City by
Amending Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-4, and Adopting Findings
of Urgency.
One on each of the following places, to wit: on the bulletin board
outside the main entrance to the City Hall of the City of Vernon
located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue; at the northwest corner of 38th Street
and Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast corner of Leonis Blvd., and Pacific
Blvd., all in said City.
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the instrument the person ( ), or the entity upon behalf of which the
person( acted, executed the instrument.
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California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
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CALIFORNIA.
Ordinance Nos. 1160 — 1167, 1169 — 1181 and 1183 were duly introduced at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon and approved and adopted by said
Council at a regular meeting held on September 20, 2011.
On September 20, 2011, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Ordinance Nos.
1160 —1167, 1169 — 1181 and 1183 amending certain provisions of the Vernon City
Code as follows:
Ordinance No. 1160 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Sections 13.48 to 13.73 and adding Section 13.74 to Article IV, Hazardous Materials
Monitoring Program, of Chapter 13, Health and Sanitation, of the Vernon City Code as
follows:
1. To change the title of Article IV of Chapter 13 to Hazardous Materials
Monitoring and Control Program;
2. To update and clarify definitions and other provisions in accordance with State
hazardous material laws, regulations and regulatory options;
3. To renumber the following sections: Section 13.55 to 13.57, Section 13.57 to
13.55, Section 13.72 to 13.73 and Section 13.73 to 13.74; and
4. To add a section regarding unlawful hazardous materials management.
Ordinance No. 1161 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon adopting by
reference the Department of Water Resources State Model Landscaping Ordinance,.
amending Sections 25.100, 25.101, 25.102, 25.103, 25.104, 25.105, 25.106(b), 25.107(a)
and adding Section 25.112 to Article VI, Water Conservation of Chapter 25, Water, of
the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. To meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Water District Model Efficient
Landscape Ordinance; and
2. To add a section regarding the Department of Water Resources State Model
Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1162 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Article XIV of Chapter 2 of the Vernon City Code relating to the recall of Members of
the City Council.
Ordinance No. 1163, an emergency Zoning Ordinance, was adopted by the City Council
of the City of Vernon prohibiting the establishment of marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-
ops, or marijuana cultivation operations in any zoning district within the City by
amending Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-4, of the Vernon. City Code as follows:
1. To add a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation;
and
2. To prohibit the use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City.
Ordinance No. 1164, a zoning ordinance, was adopted by the City Council of the City of
Vernon prohibiting the establishment of marijuana dispensaries, stores, co-ops, or
marijuana cultivation operations in any zoning district within the City by amending
Sections 26.2.9 and 26.4.1-4, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. To add a definition of marijuana dispensary, store, co-op, or cultivation operation;
and
2. To prohibit the use in any Zone or Overlay Zone of the City.
Ordinance No. 1165 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, relating to City Council elections to
implement campaign finance regulations.
Ordinance No. 1166 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon temporarily
suspending acceptance, and review of non-exclusive solid waste franchise agreement
applications.
Ordinance No. 1167 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, relating to City. Council elections and the
appointment of Council members in uncontested elections.
Ordinance No. 1169 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon abolishing
the Police and Fire Commission. .
Ordinance No. 1170 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon repealing
Section 7.3 of the Vernon City Code authorizing the delegation of enforcement
responsibilities for certain provisions of the Fire Code and other Fire Safety Regulations,
Ordinance No. 1171 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon adding
Section 13.88 to the Vernon City Code to establish fees and charges pursuant to the
aboveground petroleum storage act.
Ordinance No. 1172 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Sections 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.37 and 2.39 of Article V, Public Library, of Chapter 2,
Administration, of the Vernon City Code as follows:
1. Establishing a Board of Library Trustees; composition; appointment of members;
and
2. Appointing the Mayor as president and the Mayor pro tempore as president pro
tempore of the Board of Library Trustees.
Ordinance No. 1173 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
the Vernon City Code to authorize the Fire Chief to report directly to the City Council
and defining the term "reporting to the City Council."
Ordinance No. 1174 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
the Vernon City Code to clarify that the City Council appoints the purchasing agent.
Ordinance No. 1175 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon establishing
a three-year restriction on cutting of newly paved or resurfaced streets and amending the
Vernon City Code regarding deposits, surety bonds and liability insurance for
encroachment permits and licenses.
Ordinance No. 1176 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Chapter 24, building and construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon; adopting by
reference (1) the 2010 California Building Code; (2) the 2010 California Electrical Code,
and the 2006 edition of the ICC Electrical Code administrative provisions; (3) the 2010
California Mechanical Code; (4) the 201.0 California Plumbing Code; (5) the 2010
California Existing Building Code; (6) the 2009 International Existing Building Code; (7).
the 2010 California Residential Code; (8) the 2010 California Green Building Standards
Code; and (9) the 2010 California Energy Code, including amendments, additions and
deletions, and repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Ordinance No. 1177 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
Chapter 7, fire regulation, of the Code of the City of Vernon; adopting by reference the
2010 California Fire Code including amendments, additions and deletions, and repealing
all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Ordinance No. 1178 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon extending
the existing time limits for the effectiveness of and the receipt of tax increment for the
industrial redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1179 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon eliminating
the existing time limits on incurring debt for the first amended industrial redevelopment
project.
Ordinance No. 1180 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
section 2.1 of the Vernon City Code relating to the time and place of City Council
meetings.
Ordinance No. 1181 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon extending
the existing time limits for commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire
property within the industrial redevelopment project.
Ordinance No. 1183 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon establishing
a Housing Commission pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter of the City of
Vernon and specifying the membership and duties of the Housing Commission.
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, does hereby certify that
Ordinance Nos. 1160 — 1167; 1169 — 1181 and 1183 were duly introduced and approved
by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting and adopted and passed by
said Council at a regular meeting held on September 20, 2011 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Gonzales, Davis,
McCormick, Maisano, Newmire
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Dated: September 20, 2011
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