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Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment
First seen: October 3, 2023
Last seen: October 17, 2023
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October 17, 2023Council
Full RecordingFees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1123, 2023 - A Bylaw to Amend Business License Fees within Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016 for Cannabis Retail Store
"Councillor Mattson stated his concern regarding the decrease in the business license fee for cannabis retail stores before the adoption vote."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1123, 2023 be adopted."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
October 3, 2023Council
Full RecordingFees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1123, 2023 - Bylaw Notification (Cannabis Retail Business License Fee)
"Council supported the reduction, noting that the previous $7,500 fee was disproportionately high compared to other municipalities and other businesses (like liquor stores), and that cannabis retail stores face other barriers (rezoning requirements) which prevent an influx of new stores."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated September 27, 2023 from the Senior Planner titled "Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1123, 2023 - Bylaw Notification" be received."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Alison MacKenzie
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1123, 2023 be give first, second and third reading."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Alison MacKenzie
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Alison MacKenzie
John Rogers