Council Meeting - Regular

"THAT City Council now move `In Camera' to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or a local board employee; a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality or local board; a proposed or pending disposal of land by the municipality or local board; labour relations or employee negotiations; and, litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.”

"THAT City Council now go into Committee of the Whole to consider public meetings, deputations, public question period, matters arising from correspondence, reports, matters

"THAT the action taken in Committee of the Whole in considering public meetings, deputations, public question period, matters arising from correspondence, reports, matters

"THAT By-law Numbers 2010-046, 2010-047, 2010-048, 2010-049, 2010-051, 2010-052, 2010-053 , 2010-054 and 2010-055 be hereby passed and enacted."

“THAT City Council hereby approves the use of the front of City Hall between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on April 28, 2010 for the International Day of Mourning and approves that the flags on all City facilities be lowered on that day.”

“THAT City Council hereby receives as information a report dated March 3, 2010 from the Manager of Engineering Services and the Draft City of Owen Sound Development Charges Background Study by Meridian Planning Consultants, public presentations and public comments regarding a new Development Charges By-law for the City of Owen Sound.”

“THAT in consideration of the excerpt from the minutes of the March 4, 2010 Community Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee meeting, City Council hereby approves the following recommendation: THAT the Community Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee receive the report from the Director of Community Services regarding a proposal from the DIA and Owen Sound Art Banner committee regarding the Downtown Streetscape Project (including art banners), and further THAT the Community Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee recommend that City Council approve in principle the horticulture revitalization of the planting pods on 2nd Avenue East subject to final approval of the planting plan and species by the City’s Manager of Parks and Open Space, and further THAT the Community Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee recommend that City Council approve in principle plans to enhance the public gathering space in the Percy England Parkette subject to final plans for approval by Committee and Council with input from the City’s Operations, Community Services and Corporate Services Departments, and further THAT the Community Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee recommend that City Council approve the placement of up to sixty (60), 20” by 60” sized Art Banners for a period of one year, to be hung on suitable poles, which may include the Washington Posts and the poles that currently house the Built Heritage Banners on 2nd Avenue East between 7th Street East and 11th Street East, and w

“THAT City Council hereby receives the 2010 Operating Budget as outlined in the February 25, 2010 correspondence from the Downtown Improvement Area Board of Management.”

“THAT City Council hereby receives correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario respecting the Extension to the Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues Under the New Deal for Cities and Communities.”

“THAT City Council hereby receives the correspondence dated January 15, 2010 from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario respecting Helping Haiti: Challenge to all Ontario municipal governments.”

“THAT City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the Eastside Snowmobile Club respecting signboards located at the Coliseum Arena and Duncan McLellan Park, subject to the conditions contained within a report from the Facilities Booking Co-ordinator dated February 23, 2010, listed on the Consent Agenda dated March 8, 2010, and further THAT City Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk to notify the Township of Georgian Bluffs that the City of Owen Sound has no comments respecting a proposed change in land use for Lot 19, Plan 828, in the geographic Township of Derby in the Township of Georgian Bluffs, as listed on the Consent Agenda dated March 8, 2010, and further 10 Regular Council Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2010 THAT City Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk to issue business licences to the applicants for businesses contained on the Consent Agenda dated, March 8, 2010, with conditional approval subject to compliance with all applicable municipal By-laws and other codes and specifically the requirements of the City’s Zoning By-law, as amended and subject to any other conditions that may apply, and further THAT City Council hereby receives the minutes contained on the Consent Agenda dated March 8, 2010, and further THAT City Council hereby receives the correspondence items presented for the information of Council contained on the Consent Agenda dated March 8, 2010.”

“THAT in consideration of a report dated March 3, 2010, from the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, City Council hereby approves an extension to an Offer to Purchase the CP Rail Station until May 26, 2010, with the expectation that the sale will close once documentation from the Federal Government is obtained.”

“THAT in consideration of a report dated March 11, 2010 from the Deputy City Clerk, City Council hereby authorizes the execution of an Encroachment Agreement with a lifetime clause respecting property located at 966 2nd Avenue East for the encroachment of concrete steps onto the 1st Avenue East road allowance, which is normal in situations where the encroachment cannot be removed without affecting the integrity of the main building, and further THAT City Council hereby authorizes the execution of an Encroachment Agreement with a lifetime clause respecting property located at 968 to 972 2nd Avenue East for the encroachment of a fire escape onto the 1st Avenue East road allowance, which is normal in situations where the encroachment cannot be removed without affecting the integrity of the main building.”

“THAT in consideration of a report dated March 2, 2010 from the Community Planner, City Council hereby approves the site plan for the proposed mixed use development at 955 16th Street East, based on plans prepared by Gamsby and Mannerow, last revised January 8, 2010, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to finalization of the Site Plan Agreement, modification of the site plan(s) be required to include the 11 Regular Council Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2010 following to the satisfaction of the Community Services Department, Planning Division and Operations Department, Engineering Division: a) That snow storage areas or a clause be included in the agreement regarding snow removal. b) That a barrier free pedestrian linkage between the sidewalk around the building be provided to connect with the sidewalk along 16th Street East and accessible from the on-site barrier free parking space. c) That the applicant consider including a curbed island in this location or at minimum provide a painted island to enhance the protection of the most north-easterly parking space. d) That barrier free signage should be provided in accordance with the Site Development Engineering Standards. e) That all reference to “grass” be replaced with “sod” and the plan should indicated a minimum of 150 mm of topsoil for these areas in accordance with the Site Development Engineering Standards. f) That details of the garbage/recycling enclosure or a note on the plan should be provided to ensure co

“THAT City Council hereby receives the technical report from the Community Planner dated February 24, 2010 regarding an application for Zoning By-law Amendment on lands located municipally at 705 15th Street East, 1549 7th Avenue East, and 1556 8th Avenue East, and further That the applications proceed to a public meeting on March 29, 2010 as required under Sections 34 of the Planning Act, and further That City Council request that following the public meeting on March 29, 2010 that staff provide a further staff report to outline for Council the input received from the public meeting or written submissions and to provide an evaluation of the project within the policy context described herein.”

“THAT City Council hereby receives the technical report from the Community Planner dated February 26, 2010 regarding an application for Zoning By-law Amendment on lands located municipally at 313 2nd Avenue East, and further That the applications proceed to a public meeting on March 29, 2010 as required under Sections 34 of the Planning Act, and further That City Council request that following the public meeting on March 29, 2010 that staff provide a further staff report to outline for Council the input received from the public meeting or written submissions and to provide an evaluation of the project within the policy context described herein.”

“THAT in consideration of a report dated March 1, 2010 from the Event Facilitator, City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Delegation of Signing Authority required by the Department of Canadian Heritage for its Celebrate Canada! funding application.”

“THAT in consideration of a report from the Director of Operations dated February 24, 2010 regarding the Niagara Escarpment Commission’s development permit for an alternate water supply to the Sydenham Sportsmen Association’s fish hatchery, City Council hereby request that the Niagara Escarpment Commission approval be conditional upon the Sydenham Sportsmen Association being responsible for the cost of any and all repairs and related work 13 Regular Council Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2010 associated with damages occurring to the City’s Old Spring System piping during the time of construction of the SPA proposed works, and further THAT the Sydenham Sportsmen Association not object to any decommissioning works associated with the City’s Old Spring System, and further THAT all costs associated with the adjustments and or modification to the proposed weir and associated piping, as a result of decommissioning of the City’s Old Spring System, be the responsibility of the Sydenham Sportsmen Association, and further THAT the Niagara Escarpment Commission be requested to provide a copy of the Development Permit approval to ensure that the City is aware of any conditions placed on the development.”

“THAT in consideration of a report dated February 10, 2010 from the Manager of Engineering Services, City Council hereby receives the report regarding the 8th Street East tunnel and further authorizes the preparation of a report with recommendations regarding the 8th Street tunnel by a qualified structural engineer, with a $10,000.00 upset cost, and further THAT staff arrange a meeting with the owner of the adjacent former Ryerson School development to discuss the terms of the agreement with the City regarding maintenance of the 8th Street East tunnel.”

“THAT City Council hereby tables a report dated March 3, 2010 from the Fire Chief regarding the purchase of a mini-pumper, pending a full report from the Fire Chief respecting tiered response service coverage, and further THAT the report be presented to Council at a regular meeting of Council at the end of April.”

“THAT in consideration of a report dated March 3, 2010 from the Chief of Fire and Emergency Services, City Council hereby authorizes the formalization of an agreement with Harold Sutherland Construction Ltd. for the supply of a portable emergency generator for the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre in the event of a municipal emergency on an as required basis.”

“THAT the minutes of the following Boards and Committees be hereby received and the recommendations contained therein be hereby approved: 1. Financial Advisory Committee meeting held on January 26, 2010. 2. Financial Advisory Committee meeting held on March 2, 2010. 3. Community Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on February 11, 2010. 4. Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee meeting held on February 11, 2010. 5. Festival of Northern Lights Advisory Committee meeting held on February 9, 2010. 6. By-law Committee meeting held on February 17, 2010. 7. Operations Advisory Committee meeting held on February 17, 2010. 8. Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Ad Hoc Committee meeting held on February 9, 2010. 9. Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting held on January 18, 2010. 10. Cultural Advisory Committee meeting held on February 10, 2010. 11. Tom Thomson Art Gallery Board of Management meeting held on January 19, 2010. 12. Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Board meeting held on November 26, 2009. 13. Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Board Special meeting held on January 14, 2010. 14. Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Board meeting held on January 28, 2010. 15. Owen Sound Downtown Improvement Area Board of Management meeting held on January 26, 2010.”

“THAT City Council supports that the Community Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee discuss with staff, the concept of inclusionary zoning and that a report be provided to Council through the Community Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee.”

"THAT the Committee rise and report."