YUCAIPA BANS MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES

Yucaipa city council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the
establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in the city of
Yucaipa. The permanent ordinance came after the temporary ban expired.

The ordinance, which will go into effect 30 days from the Sept. 14
meeting, received a 3 to 0 vote with no council discussion and Mayor
Pro-tem Allan Drusys and Tom Masner absent. Some residents
anticipated a crowd to attend the meeting to demonstrate their
objection to this prohibition however, there was no public comment.

Calimesa is one of several neighboring city's ready to tackle the
same issue. In fact, a company South Coast Patients Collective
Association has already expressed interest to the council and
Planning Commission in establishing a dispensary in Calimesa.

City staff can take the same action as Yucaipa or alternatives chosen
by Loma Linda and Beaumont to establish a 45-day moratorium on
dispensaries, which can be extended for up to two years while Federal
law regarding the issue is conclusive. The cities can also opt for an
amendment to the municipal code to allow the establishment of dispensaries.