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City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2010 Page 7 of 12 until August 15, 2010. The extension allows Staff additional time to investigate the City's ability to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries and to develop and implement any appropriate regulations consistent with state law. City Attorney Light explained Ordinance No. 1570, Series 2010, as proposed on 2nd reading, includes an emergency clause. The emergency declaration is included as the new Section 6 of the Ordinance and there is also a change in the title. The declaration notes the state legislation of medical marijuana dispensaries is still in process. Staff requested an emergency declaration to avoid a five day gap from the current moratorium expiration. He explained there will be three or four different levels of authority on pending applications. Mayor Sisk requested public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Marsella moved to approve Ordinance No. 1570, Series 2010, with the second reading amendments, seconded by Councilor Clabots. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7 -0. Mayor Sisk noted the City of Lafayette is currently investigating local regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries and encouraged Staff to work with neighboring municipalities on this issue. RESOLUTION No. 20, SERIES 2010 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND TO ENCOURAGE LANDMARK DESIGNATIONS OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Principal Planner McCartney explained the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and many Louisville citizens are concerned about the erosion of historic character through numerous demolitions. This concern led to the creation of the Louisville Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) in 2008. According to Section 15.36.030 of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) "The City Council may, by separate legislative or administrative enactment, provide one or more preservation incentives programs." The HPC is interested in moving forward in activating such incentive programs. To date, the HPF has been underutilized by property owners, and relatively few structures have been landmarked. In order to encourage voluntary preservation the HPC will engage in a new public outreach program. On May 8, 2010, the HPC will present a workshop in the Louisville Public Library entitled "Why and How to Landmark Your Historic Property in Louisville," from 10 a.m. until noon. Topics of the presentation will include the process of landmarking in Louisville, the incentives offered by the HPF, our local preservation zoning incentives, state preservation tax credits, how to research your property, and the homeowner's