SPECIAL COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the a genda be approved as presented .

WHEREAS Recreational cannabis became legal in Canada on October 17th, 2018; AND WHEREAS the Ontario government has introduced legislation that dictates that retail cannabis outlets will be privately operated, but licensed and regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO); AND WHEREAS Municipalities in Ontario will have the option to opt-out of hosting retail outlets within their respective geographic boundaries and would require that municipal councils pass a resolution and advise the AGCO by January 22, 2019; AND WHEREAS if a municipality decides to allow cannabis retail stores within its jurisdiction any time before January 22, 2019, the AGCO should be notified as soon as possible. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of French River advises the AGCO Registrar of its intention to opt in to allowing retail cannabis stores in the Municipality of French River. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to bring forward a draft Municipal Cannabis Policy Statement, to identify retail areas and potential sensitive land uses which would be used as a framework for staff to provide comments to the AGCO on municipal license applications for retail cannabis sales locations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the special meeting be adjourned at 6:25 p.m.