Council

THAT Council approve a resolution to exercise its authority under Bill 36, The Ontario Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act to opt-out of hosting cannabis retail stores in Lincoln until such time as further updates to the applicable legislation are released and staff can evaluate potential opportunities to provide regulation; and Council direct the Town Clerk to send the resolution to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) so that retail applications on properties within Lincoln are not taken in until such time as the Town is prepared to opt-in at a later date.

THAT Council Approve an lnterim Control By-law, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, for a period of one year, with possibility of extension, temporarily prohibiting all development pertaining to cannabis cultivation and production operations during the review of the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 93- 14-21.

WHEREAS complaints and issues of odors and security on/or around existing cannabis grow facilities is increasing; AND WHEREAS the Federal government is the approval body for Gannabis operations; AND WHEREAS, approval by the Provincial government currently deems cannabis a 'agricultural product' for the purposes of growing; AND WHEREAS, greenhouses are increasingly changing use and being purchased for the sole purpose of cannabis growing; AND WHEREAS, municipalities are limited to property bylaw enforcement in terms of the current jurisdictional enforcement and oversight; AND WHEREAS, the iurisdiction of enforcement is therefore multi-agency; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. THAT Gouncil direct staff to continue to engage with all required agencies on enforcement and mitigation strategies, including but not limited to various Provincial Ministries, Federar Agencies, and applicable legislation, the Niagara Regional Police and Niagara Region, and to report back to Council as required on strategies and required municipal actions; (AS AMENDED) 2. AND THAT staff update Gouncil on a quarterly basis beginning Ql of 2019 or as needed for the duration of this year.

Council receive report FN-02-19 for information; THAT Council approve the additional wording highlighted below to the original motion that was passed on September 19, 2018 to read as follows; BE lT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Lincoln supports the Ulinc Transit System and is committed to provide ongoing annual support to begin January 1,2019 in the amount of $289,779. And, that this comes off a well received transit pilot for the entire 2018 operational year that had a cost of $145,000 for 2018; And, that the Town of Lincoln agrees to receiving and being responsible for the Dedicated Gas Tax funds from the Province of Ontario for the Ulinc Transit System.

THAT Special Council on January 7,2019 be adjourned.