CR318/2020 - Item 11.8 – Report and Appendices

Council Report: C 101/2020

Subject: Application for a Cannabis Retail Store Authorization at 315 Ouellette Ave - Ward 3

Reference:

Date to Council:
Author: Onorio Colucci
Chief Administrative Officer
519-255-6439
ocolucci@citywindsor.caCAO Office
Report Date: 5/26/2020
Clerk’s File #: GP/13047

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

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 ‘Cloud 29’ regarding the site located at 315 Ouellette Ave; OR

THAT City Council OPPOSE the Retail Cannabis Application requested by ‘Cloud 29’ regarding the site located at 315 Ouellette Ave; 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, no later than May 30, 2020.

Executive Summary:

N/A

Background:

On November 18, 2019, Council adopted CR534/2019, which directed Administration to canvas information from all necessary resources and bring it forward to Council in response to cannabis store applications within the City of Windsor. CR534/2019 also approved the Draft Municipal Cannabis Policy Statement Regarding the Location of Proposed Stores for