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Committee of the Whole
May 11, 2016
What was decided (18 motions)
18 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
that item 6b. i should be going directly to Council and would be removed from the agenda. Councillor D. Leroux asked that an item for consideration be added to the Recreation and Community Development Section portion of the agenda. THAT Council approve the Committee of the Whole agenda for May 11, 2016, as presented with the addition of a Verbal Update from Councillor D. Leroux regarding the Champlain Event of June 10, 2016
Moved by Councillor B. Saunders, seconded by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau Councillor D. Rawson noted
Carried
THAT Council receive the report for information.
Moved by Mayor G. Marshall, seconded by Councillor D. LaRose
Carried
THAT Council accepts the Quotation provided by Georgian Paving of $16,000 + HST for the asphalt resurfacing of Laurier Road (Centennial Drive to 85 m east).
Moved by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau, seconded by Councillor B. Saunders
Carried
THAT Council receive the report for information and discussion. AND THAT staff and Chairs of Transportation and Environmental Services Section be directed to continue to work with the property owners of the Village Square Mall to come to an agreement on the proposed design.
Moved by Councillor B. Saunders, seconded by Mayor G. Marshall
Carried
THAT Council receive the verbal update for information.
Moved by Councillor B. Saunders, seconded by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau
Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Thompson road extension options (May 25, 2016) • Key performance measurements for road operations (May 25, 2016) • Best practices for redevelopment of Main street (June 22, 2016) • SSEA Park maintenance plan (June 22, 2016) • Thompson and Main Street intersection design (May 25, 2016) • Penetanguishene Bus Identification (May/June 2016) • Main Street Tender (June 8, 2016) • Policy re: Road Direction Amendments
Moved by Mayor G. Marshall, seconded by Councillor D. LaRose
Carried
THAT the following Heritage Tax Rebates for the 2015 tax year be approved as presented; AND THAT Staff be directed to process the applicable rebates and notify the property owners as required.
Moved by Councillor M. Lauder, seconded by Councillor M. Mayotte
Carried
THAT the options listed on the attached map be considered for overnight camping in Rotary Champlain Wendat Park on August 19th to August 21st, 2016; AND THAT Council approves Option #1 for the camping request and direct staff to notify Ontario Watercross . AND FURTHER THAT Section 44(1) (overnight parking restrictions on Town parking lots) of By-Law 2012-23, being a by-law to regulate parking, be waived for this event.
Moved by Councillor D. Rawson, seconded by Councillor M. Lauder
Carried
THAT the quote to replace the garage doors at Town Hall be awarded to Canadoor Door System at a cost of $8, 344.00 plus HST, AND THAT two additional automatic door and motor systems be purchased for the smaller bays at an additional $2,400 + H.S.T. bringing the project total to $10,744 plus H.S.T. AND FURTHER THAT the Simcoe County Emergency Services staff be updated on the timeline of the project and provided with automatic door access once the project is completed.
Moved by Councillor M. Mayotte, seconded by Mayor G. Marshall
Carried
THAT staff be directed to release an Expression of Interest to explore options regarding waterfront recreational programming within the Town of Penetanguishene; AND THAT the guidelines for the Expression of Interest include a request for a business outline, licensing fee, programming details including a list of fees, location request and storage requirements/details; AND THAT the Expression of Interest be posted on social media outlets, website and town page; AND FURTHER THAT staff review the proposals received and a report be brought forward for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Mayor G. Marshall, seconded by Councillor D. Levy
Carried
THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Expansion of seniors activities with the County (April 27) • Tourism advertising (print & on-line) for future consideration (June 22) • Investigate advertising company opportunities • Recreation Asset Management Plan (parks and facilities) (June/July) • Arena benches options for comfort (April 6) • Cycling Strategy • Curling Club Operations Review/ Agreement (November 2016)
Moved by Councillor M. Mayotte, seconded by Councillor B. Saunders
Carried
THAT the EDCNS report be received for information; AND THAT Council agrees to participate in the Economic Development Transitional Funding program offered through the County which requires long-term support from participating municipalities to ensure sustainability of local economic development objectives beyond the timelines of the transitional funding program; AND THAT Council authorize staff to apply for the funding program for the multi-year proposal outlined in report; AND THAT Council authorize staff to incorporate budgetary requirements for the Town associated with the application in current and future budgets as outlined in Report.
Moved by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau, seconded by Mayor G. Marshall
Carried
THAT the land municipally known as 2 John Street including the unopened road allowance of Nettleton Drive be retained by the Town.
Moved by Councillor M. Lauder, seconded by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau
Carried
THAT staff be directed to review and evaluate municipally owned properties, in keeping with the key considerations of the County of Simcoe’s Call for Proposals as part of the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy, to be considered by Council for possible partnership with the County of Simcoe to provide affordable rental housing.
Moved by Councillor M. Lauder, seconded by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau
Carried
THAT the Planning and Community Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Promotion of development and growth (annually) • Thompson Road West extension (June 2017) • Development Charges - targeted incentives and opportunities (June 2017) • Legal opinion on Draft Plan Approved subdivision (Spring 2016) • Land Inventory Report (April 6, 2016) • Agrobusiness in the Industrial Zone (April 2016) • Secondary Suite Report (2017-2018) • Facade improvement program (April 2016)
Moved by Councillor M. Lauder, seconded by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau
Carried
THAT the Request for a Reduction of a Large Water Consumption Charge in the amount of $2,052.73 be approved.
Moved by Councillor D. Leroux, seconded by Councillor D. Rawson
Carried
THAT the Accounts Receivable write-offs totaling $1,790.36 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor M. Lauder, seconded by Councillor B. Saunders
Carried
THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: • Investment Income (Finance - June 2016) • Resident reporting system (Clerk/CAO - July 2016) • Community Engagement initiatives (Clerk/CAO - Aug 2016) • Insurance RFP Review (Finance July 2016) • Fee review (Clerk/CAO - July 2016) • Land sale policy review (Clerk/CAO - Sept 2016) • Minutes distribution timetable (Clerk - May 2016) • Reserve and Reserve Fund Consolidation (Finance - May 2016) • Thompson Road Extension (Finance/Director of Public Works - April 27) • Asset Management Plan • Debt Management Strategy
Moved by Councillor B. Saunders, seconded by Councillor M. Lauder