Special Committee of the Whole

THAT the agenda for the April 1st, 2019 regular meeting of Committee be adopted as circulated

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the Community Planning and Development March 2019 Report for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the Corporate Services March 2019 Report for information.

THAT committee of the Whole receive the Fire and By-law Services March 2019 Report for information.

That staff be directed to proceed with an urban infestation survey through Trees Unlimited, utilizing funds from the 2019 Beautification Operating Budget as requested; That staff return with a report once the level of infestation is known that includes: defined treatment areas, cost estimates of aerial spraying, aerial spraying plan, and potential cost recovery options from private landowners;

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the Public Works and Utilities March 2019 Report for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the Recreation, Culture and Wellness March 2019 Report for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the Clerk's Department March 2019 Report for information.

THAT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT BE PROPOSED FOR THE TERMS OF REFERENCE: In all references, that the Committee be renamed the Cannabis "Control" Committee, and that the word "Advisory" be removed.

THAT the following bullet points be added in the Objectives: • Other nuisances and loss of enjoyment • Financial costs to the community

THAT the third paragraph in Objectives read as follows: By mitigating adverse land use impacts, the Cannabis Control Committee will help improve the relationship with cannabis producers and the community and promote education and communication between them.

That the Membership be amended as follows: Seven residents from the community at large (replace four) Remove reference to 2-3 representatives from licenced cannabis producers Remove 1 representative from an academic cannabis program, i.e. Niagara College, Brock University Add the words "ex officio" after the reference to the Director.

THAT the following information requirements be added: The Cannabis Control Committee's information requirements will be supported by the Town where possible, and will include: • Federal, Provincial and Regional Policy Statements and Plans • Current Official Plan • Current By-laws • Current Permitting Process • Interim Control By-law • Current Permits and Applications for new Cannabis operations or changes to existing ones • Current Zoning Map • Current zoning for cannabis operations • Site Plan Control By-laws • Ontario Building Code • Business Licences • Current taxes paid by cannabis operations • Other fees paid to Town by cannabis operations • Current taxes and other fees paid to Town by similar agriculture, residential, commercial, and industrial operations • Summary of existing controls including setback requirements to manage cannabis operations • Control measures being considered by other Niagara municipalities and the Niagara Region • Control measures being considered or implemented in other jurisdictions. All will be subject to privacy laws.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive this report on the Cannabis Control Committee AND THAT the Committee recommend that Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Cannabis Control Committee, as amended AND THAT the Committee direct staff to proceed with the advertising to recruit members to the Cannabis Control Committee.

THAT this Regular Meeting of Committee be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for April 15th, 2019 following Council.