I was happy to support small businesses struggling in the face of pandemic restrictions, the creation of a community safety zone on Simcoe Street and creating designated parking spaces for take-out during the pandemic. Here's how I voted on Dec. 14, 2020:
DELEGATIONS
6.2 Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) - Robert Cook, Robert Cook Consulting
The request to amend Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 to eliminate the development approval requirement provisions from adjacent municipalities and that the ‘host’ municipality be empowered to render final approval for landfills within their jurisdiction BE SUPPORTED pending concurrence by County Council.
PRESENTATIONS
7.1 COVID-19 Response - Municipal Impacts of the Recent Changes in Colour - John Miceli, CAO
That Option 3, to remove ice and reinstall ice at the end of August BE SUPPORTED.
7.1 COVID-19 Response - Municipal Impacts of the Recent Changes in Colour - John Miceli, CAO
That Option 2, to remove ice and reinstall ice when pandemic status changes back to Orange to allow user groups to book ice at first available opportunity BE SUPPORTED with a report back to Council at the February 22, 2021 before installing ice for March.
CORPORATE SERVICES
8.1 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
Administration BE DIRECTED to apply for grant funding from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Investing in Canada Infrastructure program (ICIP) COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream; and, 2. The intent to proceed with the project(s) outlined in the application(s) for ICIP funding BE AFFIRMED subject to approval of that funding.
8.2 2021 Capital Demands
That Item # 8.2 and # 8.3 BE DEFERRED until confirmation of OCIF funding
8.2 2021 Capital Demands
That Item # 8.2 and # 8.3 BE DEFERRED to a Special Meeting next week to discuss what to do with the OCIF funding if received.
8.2 2021 Capital Demands
The 2021 Mill and Pave Road Works in the recommended 2021 Budget be approved contingent on OCIF grant funding at a total estimated cost of $400,000 funded from OCIF, $345,420 and from Reserve Fund
General (current taxation) $55,420;
2. The Bridge 3008 capital project in the recommended 2021 Budget be increased to $297,000 to be funded from OCIF, contingent on approval of OCIF grant funding;
3. The $125,000 from OCIF funding, contingent on approval of OCIF grant funding, BE USED toward an eligible capital project identified as Fryer Street reconstruction to lower the tax levy;
4. The estimated provincial grant funding in the general government budget centre be increased by $240,000 from safe restart grant funding in the 2021 budget to be applied to COVID-19 operating costs in 2021;
5. The 2021 Budget BE ADOPTED, amended and the 2021 total own purposes tax levy of $25,362,156 including $24,059 ,492 general levy and $1,302,664 special capital levy, BE APPROVED; and,
6. Administration REPORT BACK with a Final Levy By-law for adoption of the 2021 tax rates, based on the approved 2021 own purposes tax levy, following receipt of the returned assessment roll for 2021
8.3 2021 Final Approved Budget
The 2021 Budget BE ADOPTED and the 2021 total own purposes tax levy of $26,072,576 including $24,769,912 general levy and $1,302,664 special capital levy, BE APPROVED; and,
2. Administration REPORT BACK with a Final Levy By-law for adoption of the 2021 tax rates, based on the approved 2021 own purposes tax levy, following receipt of the returned assessment roll for 2021.
8.5 2021 User Fees By-law
By-law 2020-073 being a by-law to Amend By-law 2019-082 being a bylaw to Establish User Fees and Charges for Services or the Use of Property be taken as having been read 3 times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same;
2. By-law 2012-104 being a by-law to provide for the regulation and keeping of dogs in the Town of Amherstburg be brought back as a housekeeping amendment for the purpose of removing Fees and Penalties, Schedule “A”; and,
3. By-law 2020-068 being a by-law to Establish User Fees and Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property be taken as having been read 3 times and finally pass
8.4 2021 Interim Tax Levy By-law 2020-070
That By-law 2020-070 being a By-law to provide for an interim tax levy in default be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the same.
8.6 By-law 2020-067 Temporary Borrowing
That By-law 2020-067 being a by-law to provide for the temporary borrowing of an upset limit of five million dollars for the Town of Amherstburg be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
8.7 2020 Tax Write Offs and Rebates
That the property tax adjustments outlined in the report from the Supervisor of Revenue dated November 23, 2020 regarding 2020 Write-offs and Rebates BE AFFIRMED.
REPORTS - ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
10.1 Kingsbridge Subdivision - Knobb Hill Drive Phase 2 (Whelan Avenue to Welsh Avenue) - Acceptance and Assumption of Infrastructure – Placement of Infrastructure on Maintenance
The recommendations in the letters regarding Kingsbridge Development Knobb Hill Drive Phase 2 dated August 6, 2020 and November 26, 2020 from the consulting engineer, BairdAE BE
ACCEPTED;
2. The underground infrastructure, pathway, road base with base asphalt and curbs for Kingsbridge Subdivision - Knobb Hill Drive Phase 2 (Whelan Avenue to Welsh Avenue) ACCEPTED and ASSUMED; and,
3. The surface asphalt for Kingsbridge Subdivision - Knobb Hill Drive Phase 2 (Whelan Avenue to Welsh Avenue) BE PLACED on a 1-year maintenance period, commencing August 6, 2020.
10.2 Kingsbridge Subdivision Phase 8B-1 - Acceptance of Infrastructure
The recommendations in the letter regarding Kingsbridge Development Phase 8B-1 (Welsh Avenue from Lavers Crescent to Knobb Hill Drive) dated November 26, 2020 from the consulting engineer, Baird AE BE
ACCEPTED; and,
2. The sidewalk and surface asphalt along Welsh Avenue from Lavers Crescent to Knobb Hill Drive for Kingsbridge Subdivision Phase 8B-1 BE ACCEPTED and ASSUMED as outlined in the report.
REPORTS – PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
11.1 Zoning By-law Amendment for W/S Victoria Street S
That By-law 2020-064 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 1999-52, to amend the zoning for the subject lands known as W/S Victoria Street S., be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
REPORTS - CAO's OFFICE
12.1 Review and Status of Council Adopted Policies and Amendments to the Policy Framework
The Policy Framework BE AMENDED in accordance with the November 25, 2020 report; and,
2. The following policies BE RESCINDED in accordance with the November 25, 2020 report, Review and Status of Council Adopted Policies and Amendments to the Policy Framework:
a. Buy Canadian
b. Kiosk Safety
c. Christmas Decorations
d. Dressing Room Key Exchange
e. Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
12.2 Adoption of Flag Protocol for the Town of Amherstburg
That the Flag Protocol Policy BE REFERRED back to Administration for further review.
12.3 Adoption of the Driveway Alteration or Installation Policy
That the Driveway Alteration or Installation Policy BE ADOPTED in accordance with the report dated November 13, 2020.
12.4 Amendments to the Accessible Customer Service Standards Policy
The Accessible Customer Service Standards Policy BE ADOPTED in accordance with the report dated November 13, 2020, as amended
12.5 Amendments to the Use of Town Vehicle Policy
The Use of Town Vehicle policy BE AMENDED in accordance with the November 30, 2020 report; and,
2. The Countering Distracted Driving policy BE RESCINDED in accordance with the November 30, 2020 report Amendments to the Use of Town Vehicle policy, as amended.
12.6 Municipal Lay Member Appointment – Essex Power Corporation, Board of Directors
That William Wark BE APPOINTED as the Town’s Municipal Lay Member on the Essex Power Corporation, Board of Directors, as required in the Shareholder Agreement between the Town of Amherstburg and the Essex Power Corporation.
INFORMATION REPORTS
13.4 Council Resolution 20200824-252 Update
That Administration BE DIRECTED to pursue opportunities to build a track on the school board's land including, but not limited to, securing corporate sponsorship and community fundraising.
CONSENT CORRESPONDENCE
14.2 Removal of Windsor International Airport from NAV Canada Closure List - County of Essex Resolution
That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of the County of Essex requesting that Navigation Canada (NAV Canada) remove Windsor International Airport from their list of airports currently being studied for possible removal of air traffic controllers, and noting the economic impact that loss of air traffic would have on the region.
14.4 Opposition to Further Amalgamation - Town of Essex Resolution
That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of the Town of Essex’s opposition to any further amalgamation and to further restructuring at this time.
14.6 Military Service Recognition Book - The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command
That a 1/4 page, black and white advertisement BE PLACED in the Military Service Recognition Book in the amount of $470.00.
14.13 Conservation Authorities Act, Schedule 6 of Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act - Township of Essa Resolution
That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of the Township of ESSA requesting that the Province of Ontario repeal Schedule 6 of the Budget Measures Act (Bill 229).
CORRESPONDENCE
15.1 Request for Formal Endorsement of Bill C-213, the Canada Pharmacare Act - Peter Julian, MP, New Westminster-Burnaby
The correspondence dated November 26, 2020 regarding Request for Formal Endorsement of Bill C-213, the Canada Pharmacare Act, BE RECEIVED; and,
2. The Town of Amherstburg SUPPORT the request.
OTHER MINUTES
17.1 Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - October 22, 2020
Administration EXPLORE opportunities for a cost-sharing agreement to provide an accessible route into the Gibson Gallery using funds transferred from the AODA Compliance Reserve Fund not exceeding
$20,000, with the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts;
2. $20,000 BE TRANSFERRED from the AODA Compliance Reserve Fund to replace existing inaccessible play surfaces with more accessible materials at a Town Park; and,
3. The Facility Accessibility Design Standards BE ADAPTED for use by the Town of Amherstburg from the City of Windsor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution # 20201214-479
That the following motion BE RECONSIDERED to add another location for public consultation for the location of the skate park (Resolution # 20190928-308):
That: 1. Administration BE DIRECTED to come back to the 2021 Budget with all costs associated with a new skate park;
2. The Libro Centre, 320 Richmond (former St. Bernard's School), and Jack Purdie Park BE CONSIDERED as the locations for the new skate park; and
3. The public BE CONSULTED on the 3 locations being considered.
Resolution # 20201214-480
Administration BE DIRECTED to come back to the 2021 Budget with all costs associated with a new skate park;
2. The Libro Centre, 320 Richmond (former St. Bernard's School), Jack Purdie Park, and the north end of Centennial Park BE CONSIDERED as the locations for the new skate park; and,
3. The public BE CONSULTED on the 4 locations being considered.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution # 20221214-481
That an over-expenditure of $7000 for the fence replacement at Town Hall capital project to be funded from current taxation, for a total cost not to exceed $12,000 BR APPROVED in 2020.
Resolution # 2021214-482
That correspondence BE SENT to the Premier of Ontario requesting that small businesses be allowed to remain open for in-store customers during these unprecedented times; and further, to give small businesses the same rules as the big box stores.
Resolution # 2021214-483
That Administration BE DIRECTED to look into ways to designate some downtown parking spaces as high turn over or 15 minute spaces for those who are picking up take out food in support of the downtown Amherstburg restaurants.
Resolution # 2021214-484
That Administration BE DIRECTED to amend the Traffic By-law to include Pacific Avenue to Fryer Street in the Community Safety Zone.
BY-LAWS
21.1 By-law 2020-043 - Repair and Improvement of the Lemay-Cookson Pumpworks & Lemay-Cookson Branch Drain - 3rd & Final Reading
That By-law 2020-043 being a by-law to Provide for the Repair and Improvement of the Lemay-Cookson Pumpworks & Lemay-Cookson Branch Drain be taken as having been read a 3rd & Final time and the
Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
21.2 By-law 2019-094 - Repair and Improvement of Part of the Ouellette Drain West - 3rd & Final Reading
That By-law 2019-094 being a by-law to provide for the Repair and Improvement of Part of the Ouellette Drain West be taken as having been read a 3rd & Final time, as amended, and the Mayor and Clerk BE
AUTHORIZED to sign same.
21.3 By-law 2020-072 - Confirmatory By-law
That By-law 2020-072 being a by-law to Confirm all Resolutions of the Municipal Council Meetings held on November 17th, December 11th and 14th, 2020, be taken as having been read three times and finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign same.
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