CR329/2020 - Item 11.3 – Report and Appendices

Council Report: C 119/2020

Subject: Application for a Cannabis Retail Store Authorization at 3196 Dougall Avenue, Unit A8 - Ward 9

Reference:

Date to Council: June 19, 2020
Author: Onorio Colucci
Chief Administrative Officer
519-255-6439
ocolucci@citywindsor.caCAO Office
Report Date: 6/9/2020
Clerk’s File #: GP/13047

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

THAT City Council RECEIVE the collected comments as requested through CR543/2019 for information; and,

THAT City Council SUPPORT the Retail Cannabis Application requested by ‘FRIENDLY STRANGER SOUTH WINDSOR’ regarding the site located at 3196 Dougall Avenue, Unit A8; OR

THAT City Council OPPOSE the Retail Cannabis Application requested by ‘FRIENDLY STRANGER SOUTH WINDSOR’ regarding the site located at 3196 Dougall Avenue, Unit A8; 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, ‘FRIENDLY STRANGER SOUTH WINDSOR’ regarding the site located at 3196 Dougall Avenue, Unit A8, no later than June 23, 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