Item - 2016.EY14.53
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on June 7, 2016 and referred this item to an official or another committee or body. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on May 10, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 7, 2016.
EY14.53 - Enforcement Issues - Marijuana Dispensaries
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- 5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 11 - York South-Weston, 12 - York South-Weston, 13 - Parkdale-High Park, 17 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on June 7, 8 and 9, 2016, referred Item EY14.53 to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards Committee for consideration.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-93005.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council refer Item EY14.53 to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for consideration.
Vote (Refer Item) Jun-08-2016 9:49 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EY14.53 - Palacio - motion 1 - refer the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, John Filion, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
EY14.53 - Enforcement Issues - Marijuana Dispensaries
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 11 - York South-Weston, 12 - York South-Weston, 13 - Parkdale-High Park, 17 - Davenport
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services, Divisions 11, 12 and 13, in co-operation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to proceed with the enforcement of all laws relating to marijuana-related retail businesses in Wards 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 17.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Directed the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to consult with the Ward Councillors for Wards 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 17, and to inspect marijuana dispensaries, including those operating at 1346 St. Clair Avenue and 1715 St. Clair Avenue West, and take all enforcement action as deemed appropriate.
Origin
Summary
As a result of the Federal Liberal government promising to legalize marijuana, the City of Toronto has seen a rash of marijuana dispensaries/pharmacies opening their doors for business. These establishments are opening at an alarming rate across the City of Toronto, without a legal license to operate.
Health Canada has authorized 27 licensed producers across Canada with just 15 of them operating in Ontario. These licensed establishments are allowed to sell/dispense marijuana to those with verified prescriptions. According to Health Canada, Toronto Police and City of Toronto, all other establishments are operating illegally.
As of April, two locations are operating within Ward 17, 1326 St. Clair Avenue West and 1715 St. Clair Avenue West. These two properties are subjected to the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 only; not to the new City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013. Under the Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, these properties are zoned MCR whereby a marijuana dispensary is not a permitted use.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-93005.pdf
Motions
That Etobicoke York Community Council amend the Recommendations contained in the letter (May 10, 2016) from Councillor Cesar Palacio, by:
1. adding the following Wards to Recommendation 1:
- Wards 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13
2. adding to Recommendation 2, the words "to consult with the Ward Councillors for Wards 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 17",
so that the Recommendations now read:
1. Recommend that City Council request the Toronto Police Services, Divisions 11, 12 and 13, in co-operation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to proceed with the enforcement of all laws relating to marijuana-related retail businesses in Wards 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 17.
2. Direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to consult with the Ward Councillors for Wards 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 17, and to inspect marijuana dispensaries, including those operating at 1346 St. Clair Avenue and 1715 St. Clair Avenue West, and take all enforcement action as deemed appropriate
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) May-10-2016
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EY14.53 - Palacio - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 9 | Members that voted Yes are John Campbell, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Mark Grimes (Chair), Stephen Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |