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Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
February 11, 2021
What was decided (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be adopted as circulated.
Moved by M. Murphy-Ward, seconded by W. MacArthur
Carried
That the minutes of the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee meeting held on November 26, 2020, be adopted as circulated.
Moved by A. Shea, seconded by S. Westland
Carried
That the presentation by Jonathan Derworiz, regarding the proposed Cannabis Zoning By-Law Amendment, be received, and That ADAC supports the Planning Division’s proposed Zoning amendments as they pertain to the proposed production and processing of cannabis by Health Canada-authorized commercial entities with the following conditions: the Planning Division investigate if the 300m proposed set back from outdoor growing operations could be taken from the edge of the outdoor crop instead of the edge of the property line; the Planning Division investigate if the 70m proposed set back from indoor growing operations with full air filtration could be taken from the edge of the building instead of the edge of the property line; and the Planning Division review the potential impact of cannabis operations on the development of adjacent properties.
Moved by A. Shea, seconded by S. Westland
Carried
That the 2020 ADAC Work Plan Review Report be submitted to Council.
Moved by M. Murphy-Ward, seconded by S. Westland
Carried
That the 2021 ADAC Work Plan be submitted to Council for approval including the following items: Review and advise Council and Ec Dev on matters related to agricultural industry to improve economic environment of the agricultural sector and prosperity of the rural areas Arrange VIP Guided Tours at the 2021 IPM for the traditional VIP Tour guests, to allow for education and open dialogue in context of modern farming and agri-business at various times during the event. ADAC to actively participate in the development of the Comprehensive Rural Zoning By-law
Moved by A. Shea, seconded by S. Westland
Carried
That the 2021 ADAC Work Plan be submitted to Council for approval including the following items: 1. Review and advise Council and Ec Dev on matters related to agricultural industry to improve economic environment of the agricultural sector and prosperity of the rural areas 2. Arrange VIP Guided Tours at the 2021 IPM for the traditional VIP Tour guests, to allow for education and open dialogue in context of modern farming and agri-business at various times during the event. 3. ADAC to actively participate in the development of the Comprehensive Rural Zoning By-law