Minutes
Special Meeting of Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

• Moving forward the CCG will continue to provide regular updates, as well as recommendations for prioritizing essential services, should the situation warrant such.

To date the region has zero confirmed cases of COVID-19. The actions implemented so far, coupled with the actions of the Federal and Provincial governments have favourably positioned the City to deal with this pandemic. The priority of the current response is to limit the possibility of person-to-person spread of COVID-19.

11. REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS

11.1. Application for a Cannabis Retail Store Authorization at 7833 Tecumseh Road East - Ward 8

Moved by: Councillor Bortolin

Seconded by: Councillor McKenzie

Decision Number: CR118/2020

That City Council RECEIVE the collected comments as requested through CR534/2019 for information; and,

That City Council SUPPORT the Retail Cannabis Application requested by ShinyBud Cannabis Co. regarding the site located at 7833 Tecumseh Road East; and,

That City Council DIRECT the Chief Administrative Officer to RETURN their decision along with this report and Appendices A and B to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for consideration regarding the Retail Cannabis Application and for delivery to the Applicant, ShinyBud Cannabis Co.
Carried.

Report Number: C 45/2020

Clerk’s File: GP/13047

Moved by: Councillor Bortolin

Seconded by: Councillor Francis

Decision Number: CR119/2020

That Rule 13.9 of the Procedure By-law BE WAIVED to introduce two motions for consideration without prior notice regarding: petitioning upper levels of government for immediate and fast action for financial relief and support for local small businesses in light of the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic; and the cancellation of all public meetings until April 5, 2020.