Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 11.01.075 of the Culver City Municipal Code to Prohibit the Issuance of a Business Tax Certificate to any Business that Provides Goods Services or Products that are Illegal Under Local State or Federal Law (including but not limited to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries). City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 02/25/08 AGENDA ITEM: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 11.01.075 of the Culver City Municipal Code to Prohibit the Issuance of a Business Tax Certificate to any Business that Provides Goods Services or Products that are Illegal Under Local State or Federal Law (including but not limited to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries). Contact Person/Dept.: Scott Bixby Police Captain Fiscal Impact: Yes No X General Fund: Yes No X Phone Number: (310) 253 6398 Item Number: A 4 Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List (02/20/08) Action Item: X Attachments: X Department Approval: Don Pedersen (02/18/08) Fiscal Impact Review: Jeff Muir (by N. Kimball) (02/20/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (02/19/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (02/20/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council introduce an ordinance amending Section 11.01.075 of the Culver City Municipal Code to prohibit the issuance of a business tax certificate to any business that provides goods services or products that are illegal under local state or federal law (including but not limited to medical marijuana dispensaries). BACKGROUND: In regard to business tax certificates Culver City Municipal Code ( CCMC ) section 11.01.075 currently provides that No license issued hereunder shall be construed as authorizing the conduct of or continuance of any illegal or unlawful business. After consulting with the City Attorney s office the Police Department and the City Attorney s office agreed that this provision could be strengthened so that it may be clearly interpreted. Th...
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