Recorded vote
Main motion at the Combined Meeting of Council, July 23, 2018. Defeated 6–7.
Resolution
That with respect to item 9.3.1, Bylaw Tabulation Enabling Cannabis Retail Stores and Facilities, Bylaw 26P2018, the following Motion Arising be adopted: That Council: 1. Directs the following be inserted at the end of the Cannabis Store Guidelines: “Locations along Stephen Avenue Mall Retail Area As the Stephen Avenue Mall Retail Area, defined in Map 12 of Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, is a high-profile entertainment area geared towards tourists and pedestrian traffic, it is important to ensure that this area has a high diversity of retail and entertainment venues, without an overconcentration of Cannabis Stores. In order to maintain the intent of this area, the development authority must apply a separation distance between Cannabis Stores along the Stephen Avenue Mall Retail Area. The development authority should generally use a separation distance of 300 metres between Cannabis Stores in this area but may consider a reduction in this distance when it meets the criteria listed in sections 1-5 in the guidelines above.” 2. Direct Administration to consult with the Calgary Downtown Association on appropriate long-term options to reduce clustering along the Stephen Avenue Mall Retail Area and to return to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development by 2018 Q4 with recommendations on potential further solutions, if needed.
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Ward Sutherland | No |
| Ward 2 | Joe Magliocca | No |
| Ward 3 | Jyoti Gondek | No |
| Ward 4 | Sean Chu | No |
| Ward 5 | George Chahal | No |
| Ward 6 | Jeff Davison | Yes |
| Ward 7 | Druh Farrell | Yes |
| Ward 8 | Evan Woolley | No |
| Ward 9 | Gian-Carlo Carra | Yes |
| Ward 10 | Ray Jones | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Jeromy Farkas | Yes |
| Ward 13 | Diane Colley-Urquhart | No |
| Ward 14 | Peter Demong | Yes |