November 4, 2014, at 1:02 PM
Present:
J.P. Bryant (Vice-Chair), B. Polhill, J.B. Swan, H.L. Usher, C. Saunders (Acting Secretary)
Absent:
J. Baechler
Also Present:
A. Zuidema, J.P. Barber, J. Braam, A. Dunbar, J. Edmunds, M. Hayward, L. Livingstone, J. Logan, V. McAlea Major, D. Mounteer, R. Paynter, M. Ribera, S. Spring, B. Warner, B. Westlake-Power, J. Wills
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
2. Annual Report -
Risk Management Services
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the City Solicitor, on the advice of the Risk Manager, the staff report dated November 4, 2014, with respect to the 2013 Annual Report for Risk Management Services, BE RECEIVED for information.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
3. Pre-Authorized Tax
Payment Plan By-law and Collection of Property Taxes By-law
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2015: a) the by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, to amend By-law A.-5505-497, being “A by-law to authorize the implementation of a pre-authorized payment plan” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014, so that the calculation of pre-authorized payments is based on the previous year’s taxes increased by the average increase in total property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year; and, b) the by-law attached as Appendix “B” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014, to amend By-law A-8, being “A by-law to provide for the collection of property taxes” BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on November 11, 2014, so that the calculation of the interim tax levy will be set at a percentage of 40% of the previous year’s taxes and then increased by the average increase in total municipal property tax rates in the residential class in the previous year.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
4. PUC Environmental
Reserve Fund
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the by-law attached as Appendix “A” to the staff report dated November 4, 2014 BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting to be held on November 11, 2014 to establish the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Environmental Reserve Fund.
5. Lorne Avenue Public
School - Verbal
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that the Corporate Services Committee received a verbal report from the Manager, Realty Services and the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, providing an update with respect to Lorne Avenue Public School, including the status of the proposed purchase, next steps, and engagement of the community in the process.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
6. Apportionment of
Taxes
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the taxes on the blocks of land described in the Schedules appended to the staff report dated November 4, 2014 BE APPORTIONED as indicated on the Schedules pursuant to Section 356 of the Municipal Act, 2001; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the public hearing associated with this matter, to speak before the Corporate Services Committee.
Motion to Approve the above-noted recommendation.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to close the public participation meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
7. Tax Adjustment Applications
Recommendation: That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Corporate Services and City Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, the recommendations contained in the Tax Adjustment Applications, dated November 4, 2014, as amended by the added revision to Application No. 2012-220 for the property known as 1925 Dundas Street, BE APPROVED; it being noted that there were no members of the public in attendance at the public hearing associated with this matter, to speak to the Corporate Services Committee.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion to open the public participation meeting.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
8. Appointments to the
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
Recommendation: That the following individuals be appointed as Voting Members to the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015: - Natalie Rowlandson (Member at Large) - Peggianne Wright (Member at Large)
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
9. Appointment to the
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee
Recommendation: That Emily Van Kesteren BE APPOINTED as a Non-Voting Representative of the Active and Safe Routes to School on the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the term ending February 28, 2015.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: J.B. Swan J.P. Bryant B. Polhill H.L. Usher (4)
Motion Passed
10. Deputy Mayor Positions
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that Councillor H.L Usher enquired as to the status of the staff report regarding the policy and process with respect to the appointment of Deputy Mayor positions and why the report would be placed before the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) rather than the Corporate Services Committee (CSC). The City Clerk advised that based on the Council Procedure By-law, governance matters fall within the mandate of the SPPC and that the report will be presented at the November 24, 2014 SPPC meeting.
11. Greenhouse Project
Recommendation: That it BE NOTED that Councillor J.B Swan enquired as to the status of the proposed greenhouse project. The City Manager provided a verbal update regarding the matter.