Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (6 motions)
5 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the rules of procedure to allow members an additional five minutes to speak in accordance with procedure by-law 04-2020 s. 40.12.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Sharman Suspend
Lost
In favour (3): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna · Opposed (3): Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte
the main motion by adding the following paragraphs: Whereas we do not yet have an understanding of whether any restrictions would be placed on the sale and consumption of additional regulated substances, such as alcohol, at the same locations as cannabis products; and Whereas we do not yet have enough information on the impacts of consuming cannabis products in public places and whether additional safety protocols must be in place such as setting limits to avoid over consumption at those establishments; Replace the first paragraph in the resolved section with the paragraph below: The Council of the City of Burlington is not yet open to the sale and consumption of edible cannabis products in additional locations such as cafes and lounges until we have a better understanding of the impact of consumption in public places nor the impact of their consumption in combination with other regulated substances such as alcohol.
Moved by Councillor Bentivegna, seconded by Councillor Sharman Amend
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the main motion by adding the following paragraph to the end of the motion: That we ask the Government of Ontario to formulate responsible consumption regulations and guidelines to reduce risk of impairment and risk of adverse health impacts.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Stolte Amend
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna · Opposed (1): Councillor Nisan
R eceive and file the following items, having been considered by Council:
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Kearns
Carried
Enact and pass By-law Number 11-2020, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, March 9, 2020 being read a first, second and third time.
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Kearns
Carried
this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor. 1:42 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Nisan, seconded by Councillor Kearns Adjourn