Regular Council Open Session MINUTES

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1 Stratford City Council Regular Council Open Session MINUTES Meeting #: Date: Time: Location: Council Present: Staff Present: Also Present: 4558th Monday, 6:13 P.M. Council Chamber, City Hall Mayor Mathieson - Chair Presiding, Councillor Beatty, Councillor Brown, Councillor Bunting, Councillor Clifford, Councillor Henderson, Councillor Ingram, Councillor Mark, Councillor McManus, Councillor Ritsma, Councillor Vassilakos Joan Thomson - City Clerk, Ed Dujlovic - Director of Infrastructure and Development Services, Michael Humble - Director of Corporate Services, Carole Desmeules - Director of Social Services, Jacqueline Mockler - Director of Human Resources, Jeff Leunissen - Manager of Development Services, Tatiana Dafoe - Deputy Clerk, Mike Beitz - Corporate Communications Lead, Jeff Bannon - Planner, Rachel Tucker - Planner Members of the Public and Media 1. Call to Order: Mayor Mathieson, Chair presiding, called the Council meeting to order. Singing of O Canada Moment of Silent Reflection

2 Regular Council Minutes 2 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof: The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires any member of Council declaring a pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof, where the interest of a member of Council has not been disclosed by reason of the member s absence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meeting attended by the member of Council and to otherwise comply with the Act. Name, Item and General Nature of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Ingram declared a pecuniary interest on Items 7.9, 11.4 and 11.8 as the subject company has been retained by her for services. By-law 11.7 was also identified. Councillor Vassilakos declared a pecuniary interest on Item 6.5 of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee agenda with respect to the Dawson Street Local Improvement project as she is a resident on this street. 3. Adoption of the Minutes: R Motion by Councillor Bunting Seconded By Councillor Beatty THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated June 25, 2018 be adopted as printed. 4. Adoption of the Addendas to the Agenda: R Motion by Councillor Clifford Seconded By Councillor Mark THAT Addenda #1 and #2 to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated be added to the Agenda to add Items 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 7.9, 15.2, to add By-law 11.15, and Item 4.1 of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee agenda. 5. Report of the Committee of the Whole In-Camera Session: 5.1 From the June 25, 2018 Session under the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended:

3 Regular Council Minutes 3 Appointment to Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Board of Directors [Personal matters about an identifiable individual(s) including municipal employees or local board employees (section 239.(2)(b))] R Motion by Councillor Beatty Seconded By Councillor Brown THAT Shelley Stevenson be appointed as a Director to the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Board of Directors as the Digital / Creative Economy sector representative for a threeyear term to November 30, 2021 or until a successor is appointed; AND THAT an exemption be granted from the requirement to be an eligible elector in Stratford in serving as a council- appointee. 5.2 From the June 25, 2018 Session under the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended: Proposed Road Closures and Exemptions [ Proposed or pending acquisition or disposal of land by the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(c)) (includes municipal property leased for more than 21 years] R Motion by Councillor Clifford Seconded By Councillor Vassilakos THAT an exemption be granted from Schedule 1 of Notice Policy C.3.10 to waive the giving of notice prior to the passage of the by-law and deem that the listing of the by-law to permanently close portions of the road allowances of Lakeside Drive and Water Street on the Agenda of an open meeting of City Council as sufficient notice; THAT a by-law be adopted to permanently close portions of the road allowances of Lakeside Drive and Water Street as shown on Schedule A in the draft by-law; THAT the closed portions of Lakeside Drive and Water Street as shown on Schedule A in the draft by-laws, be declared as surplus to the needs of The Corporation of the City of Stratford; THAT an exemption be granted from the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy P.3.1 to waive the requirement for

4 Regular Council Minutes 4 giving notice prior to the conveyance of the closed portions and deem that the listing of a resolution and/or by-law to convey the closed portions of the road allowances of Lakeside Drive and Water Street on the Agenda of an open meeting of City Council as sufficient notice; AND THAT the method of disposal be by direct sale to the Stratford Shakespearean Festival Holding Foundation. 5.3 ADDED - At the Session, under the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, matters concerning the following items were considered: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(e)); Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (section 239.(2)(f)); and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization (section 239.(2)(i)); Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(e)) and Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (section 239.(2)(f)); Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (section 239.(2)(f)); Labour relations or employee negotiations (section 239.(2)(d)); A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or

5 Regular Council Minutes 5 interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization (section 239.(2)(i)); Proposed or pending acquisition or disposal of land by the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(c)) (includes municipal property leased for more than 21 years and A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(k)); At the In-camera Session direction was given on the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(e)) and Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (section 239.(2)(f)); Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(e)); Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (section 239.(2)(f)); and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization (section 239.(2)(i)); Labour relations or employee negotiations (section 239.(2)(d)); Proposed or pending acquisition or disposal of land by the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(c)) (includes municipal property leased for more than 21 years and A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(k)).

6 Regular Council Minutes ADDED - From the Session: FortisBC Energy Inc., Request for Expression of Interest for Renewable Natural Gas [A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization (section 239.(2)(i))] R Motion by Councillor Henderson Seconded By Councillor Ingram THAT the City of Stratford make a submission to the FortisBC Energy Inc. Request for Expression of Interest for Renewable natural Gas. 5.5 ADDED - From the Session: IBEW Water Division Local 636 [Labour relations or employee negotiations (section 239.(2)(d))] R Motion by Councillor Clifford Seconded By Councillor Mark THAT Council ratify the Memorandum of Settlement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Water Division, Local 636 effective May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021; AND THAT the Mayor, Clerk and senior staff officials be authorized to execute the collective agreement on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Stratford. 6. Hearings of Deputations and Presentations: 6.1 Public Meeting Planning Report - Zone Change Application Z08-18, 426 Britannia Street (COU18-050) R Motion by Councillor Beatty Seconded By Councillor McManus

7 Regular Council Minutes 7 THAT the Regular Council meeting adjourn for the purposes of holding a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to hear zone change application Z08-18 for 426 Britannia Street to reconvene at the conclusion of the Public Meeting. * The Regular Meeting adjourned to the Public Meeting at 6:22 p.m., and reconvened at 6:53 p.m. 7. Orders of the Day: 7.1 Resolution - Unifor Retired Workers Chapter 1325 R Motion by Councillor Henderson Seconded By Councillor Brown THAT City Council hereby authorizes the flying of the United Nations flag of the Older Person at City Hall for the month of October Resolution - Dragon Boat Festival Municipal Significance The Rotary Club of Stratford requested designation of the 23rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival, to be held Saturday, September 15, 2018, as a municipally significant event for the purpose of obtaining a liquor licence. The Police and City Departments expressed no concerns, provided that tent permits are acquired if necessary. The Health Unit was not able to comment until their required forms are submitted. R Motion by Councillor McManus Seconded By Councillor Bunting THAT City Council hereby designates the 23rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival to be held September 15, 2018 as having municipal significance in Stratford for the purpose of obtaining liquor licences from the AGCO, subject to the necessary permits being obtained, compliance with the City's Municipal Alcohol Risk Policy and that approvals are obtained from the Perth District Health Unit prior to the event.

8 Regular Council Minutes Resolution - Special Occasion Permit Wade and Nate's Excellent Baseball Extravaganza is to be held September 15, 2018 at the Packham Road Sports Complex and the organizer requested a special occasion liquor licence. City Departments provided no objections or concerns. R Motion by Councillor Beatty Seconded By Councillor Ingram THAT City Council does not express concern with the issuance of a special occasion permit for Wade and Nate's Excellent Baseball Extravaganza to be held September 15, 2018 at the Packham Road Sports Complex subject to the necessary permits being obtained, compliance with the City's Municipal Alcohol Risk Policy and the required certificates of insurance being provided. 7.4 Resolution - Special Occasion Permit Cirquesmith is holding an Aerial Arts Theatrical performance on October 19, 2018 in the City Hall Auditorium and the organizer requested a special occasion liquor licence. The Police and City Departments provided no objections or concerns. The Health Unit was unable to comment as they were unaware if food is to be served at this event. R Motion by Councillor Ingram Seconded By Councillor Vassilakos THAT City Council does not express concern with the issuance of a special occasion permit for the Cirquesmith Aerial Arts Theatrical performance to be held October 19, 2018 in the City Hall Auditorium, subject to the necessary permits being obtained, compliance with the City's Municipal Alcohol Risk Policy and the required certificates of insurance being provided.

9 Regular Council Minutes Resolution - Cancellation of Social Housing Apartment Improvement Program (SHAIP) - Update (COU18-051) R Motion by Councillor Ingram Seconded By Councillor Ritsma THAT Maribeth Youngblut be heard regarding the cancellation of the Social Housing Apartment Improvement Program. Ms. Maribeth Youngblut explained she resides at Woodland Towers and requested funding be allocated to this project as improvements need to be made to this building. Concern was expressed over the funding being cancelled. It was noted the funding was cancelled by the Provincial Government and not the municipality. The Social Services department is looking into additional funding sources. R Motion by Councillor Bunting Seconded By Councillor Brown THAT By-law which authorized the Director of Social Services to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for SHAIP funding be repealed due to the announcement from the Province of Ontario effective July 3, 2018 of the cancellation of the Cap and Trade Program. 7.6 Resolution - Engineering Services to 30% Design for the Renewable Natural Gas Project (COU18-052) R Motion by Councillor Clifford Seconded By Councillor McManus THAT the 2018 approved capital project for Sanitary City Wide Upgrades be reduced in scope from $70,000 to $18,000; THAT the City s 30% share of design work for the RNG project in the amount of $50,600 plus HST come from the Waste Water Capital Reserve Fund R-R11-WWTR;

10 Regular Council Minutes 10 AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements. 7.7 Resolution - Grand Trunk Property Proposed Short Term Implementation Plan (COU18-053) R Motion by Councillor Ritsma Seconded By Councillor Vassilakos THAT the short term Implementation Plan for the Grand Trunk property be endorsed by Council; THAT the Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association (SLAAA) be requested to appoint up to six (6) members to constitute a Grand Trunk Community Hub SLAAA Advisory Group to advise the CAO (Group Chair) and to include staff designated by the CAO, including the Director of Community Services; AND THAT Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association facilities in the Grand Trunk Community Hub be included in the first phase of development. 7.8 Acceptance of Tender - Cooper Parking Lot Expansion (Q ) (COU18-054) It was questioned whether these new spaces will be at the site long term. The Director of Infrastructure and Development Services advised they will be and is why the areas noted for construction were chosen. It was noted a parking garage is necessary and that thought should be given to this site being paid parking. It was questioned whether the BIA was asked to provide input on the reduction of the maximum parking time limit. The Deputy Clerk advised the report was circulated to the BIA for their information; however, this parking change is an operational matter. The City Clerk advised this parking change is necessary as construction works are undertaken on this site to ensure there are no issues with cars left parked in construction areas.

11 Regular Council Minutes 11 It was questioned whether the parking study identified a need for a parking structure. The City Clerk advised since the study, staff have observed changes in downtown parking. Staff will be including a parking structure for the downtown to the parking capital budget forecast for consideration. R Motion by Councillor Beatty Seconded By Councillor Bunting THAT the contract for the Cooper Parking Lot Expansion be awarded to Steve Smith Construction Corporation at a total price of $127, including HST; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract agreements; THAT the unbudgeted amount of $27, be funded from the Parking Reserve account # R-R11-PRKG; AND THAT the Traffic and Parking By-law be amended to reduce the maximum parking time limit in the Cooper and Downie Parking Lots from 72 hours to 24 hours. 7.9 ADDED - Resolution - Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Werner Bromberg Limited R Motion by Councillor Clifford Seconded By Councillor Ritsma THAT Council grant an exemption from Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy P.3.1 to waive the requirement for giving notice prior to the conveyance of the subject property and deem that the listing of a resolution and/or by-law to convey the subject property on the Agenda of an open meeting of City Council as sufficient notice; THAT Council hereby declares Part 14 on Plan 44R to be surplus to the needs of the municipal corporation; THAT the method of disposal be by direct sale to Werner Bromberg Limited;

12 Regular Council Minutes 12 THAT the sale proceeds first be applied to Unfunded Capital costs in the amount of $295, incurred between 2010 and 2013 related to demolition and other expenses incurred by the City to prepare the site for sale; THAT the balance of net proceeds be placed in reserve and the further allocation of this amount is to be determined; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement for the sale of the former Fairground lands to Werner Bromberg Limited. *Councillor Ingram, having declared a pecuniary interest, did not take part in the vote. 8. Business for Which Previous Notice Has Been Given: None scheduled. 9. Reports of the Standing Committees: There were no Reports from the Standing Committees to be provided. 10. Notice of Intent: None scheduled. 11. Reading of the By-laws: The following By-laws required First and Second Readings and Third and Final Readings and could have been taken collectively upon unanimous vote of Council present. R Motion by Councillor Vassilakos Seconded By Councillor Mark THAT By-laws to be taken collectively. unanimously R Motion by Councillor Beatty Seconded By Councillor Mark

13 Regular Council Minutes 13 THAT By-laws to be read a First and Second Time. two-thirds support R Motion by Councillor Bunting Seconded By Councillor Brown THAT By-laws to be read a Third and Final Time. *Councillor Ingram, having declared a pecuniary interest, did not partake in the vote on the above noted by-laws. A request was made to take By-law separately. R Motion by Councillor Ingram Seconded By Councillor Vassilakos THAT By-law be read a First and Second Time. two-thirds support Concern was expressed with adding parking to the Cooper Site as planning continues. It was questioned whether there will still be surface parking if a parking structure is built. The Director of Infrastructure and Development Services advised there will be. A recorded vote was requested on the reading of By-law a Third and Final Time. R Motion by Councillor Henderson Seconded By Councillor Mark THAT By-law be read a Third and Final Time. In Support (9): Councillor Bunting, Councillor Vassilakos, Councillor Ingram, Councillor Mark, Mayor Mathieson, Councillor Henderson, Councillor Beatty, Councillor Ritsma, and Councillor Brown Opposed (2): Councillor McManus and Councillor Clifford R Motion by Councillor Clifford Seconded By Councillor Vassilakos THAT By-laws to be taken collectively.

14 Regular Council Minutes 14 unanimously R Motion by Councillor Mark Seconded By Councillor Henderson THAT By-laws to be read a First and Second Time. two-thirds support R Motion by Councillor Mark Seconded By Councillor Bunting THAT By-laws to be read a Third and Final Time Appointment of SEED Co Director-By-law To amend By-law as amended, to appoint a Director to the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Board of Directors Close portions of Lakeside Drive and Water Street-By-law To stop up and close a portion of Lakeside Drive and Water Street described as Part 1 on 44R- and Parts 17, 18, 19 and 20 on 44R Conveyance to Stratford Shakespearean Festival Holding Foundation-By-law To authorize the conveyance of formerly closed road allowances on Lakeside Drive and Water Street to the Stratford Shakespearean Festival Holding Foundation Acceptance of Easement from Werner Bromberg-By-law To authorize the acceptance of easements in gross from Werner Bromberg Limited, over Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, Reference Plan 44R-5498 for rear yard catchbasins and leads, drainage swales, and storm drains Agreement of Purchase and Sale - Wightman Communications Ltd.-By-law

15 Regular Council Minutes 15 To authorize the entering into and execution of an agreement of purchase and sale with Wightman Communications Ltd., for Part 1 on Reference Plan 44R Conveyance to Wightman Communications Ltd.-By-law To authorize the conveyance of Wightman Communications Ltd., of Part 1 on Reference Plan 44R-5507 being portion of municipal property at 303 King Street Agreement of Purchase and Sale for portion of Fairgrounds property-by-law To authorize the entering into and execution of an agreement of purchase and sale with Werner Bromberg Limited for certain lands at the former fairgrounds property Conveyance to Werner Bromberg-By-law To authorize the conveyance to Werner Bromberg Limited for certain lands at the former fairgrounds property Agreement for natural gas renewal-by-law To authorize the entering into and execution of a cost sharing agreement with Ontario Clean Water Agency, Suez Water Technologies & Solutions Canada Inc., and The Corporation of the City of Stratford for the TargetGHG Industrial Demonstration Program Repeal of funding agreement-by-law To repeal By-law authorizing the entering into of a transfer funding agreement for SHAIP Execution of Asset Management Agreement-By-law To authorize the entering into and execution of an agreement with The Public Sector Digest Inc., for the purpose of delivering an Asset Management Roadmap Program Acceptance of Quote for Cooper Parking Lot-By-law To authorize the acceptance of the quote, execution of the contract and the undertaking of the work by Steve Smith Construction Corporation for the Cooper Parking Lot Expansion project.

16 Regular Council Minutes Amendment to Traffic and Parking By-law for maximum parking time limit-by-law To amend Traffic and Parking By-law as amended to reduce the maximum parking time limit in the Cooper and Downie Parking Lots to 24 hours ADDED - Execution of a Collective Agreement with IBEW Water Division Local 636-By-law To authorize the entering into and execution of a collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Water Division Local 636 effective May 1, 2018 to April 30, Consent Agenda: CA to CA CA R Motion by Councillor Clifford Seconded By Councillor Ritsma THAT the resolution from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario supporting the Governments of Canada and Ontario successfully resolving the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation be supported. 13. New Business There were no new business items discussed at the Regular Council meeting. 14. Adjournment to Standing Committees: The next Regular Council meeting is August 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. R Motion by Councillor Brown Seconded By Councillor McManus THAT the Council meeting adjourn to convene into Standing Committees as follows:

17 Regular Council Minutes 17 Planning and Heritage Committee [6:15 pm or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee [6:20 pm or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; Social Services Committee [6:30 pm or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and Finance and Labour Relations Committee [6:40 pm or thereafter following the Regular Council meeting]; and to Committee of the Whole if necessary, and to reconvene into Council. 15. Council Reconvene: 15.1 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest made at Standing Committees The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires any member of Council declaring a pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof, where the interest of a member of Council has not been disclosed by reason of the member s absence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meeting attended by the member of Council and otherwise comply with the Act. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest made at Standing Committee meetings held on with respect to the following Items and re-stated at the reconvene portion of the Council meeting: Name, Item and General Nature of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Vassilakos declared a pecuniary interest at the Reconvene Session on Item 6.5 of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee agenda with respect to the Dawson Street Local Improvement project as she is a resident on this street.

18 Regular Council Minutes Committee Reports Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee R Motion by Councillor McManus Seconded By Councillor Ingram THAT Item 5.1 of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting dated be adopted as follows: 5.1 Romeo Street Bridge Rehab - Noise By-law Exemption THAT an exemption from Noise Control By-law be granted to National Structures 2011 Incorporated for working on Sundays; AND THAT an exemption from Noise Control By-law be granted to National Structures 2011 Incorporated to start work at 5:00 a.m ADDED - Report of Finance and Labour Relations Committee R Motion by Councillor McManus Seconded By Councillor Clifford THAT Item 4.1 of the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting dated be adopted as follows: 4.1 Dispatch Communications Recording System for Stratford Fire Department (FIN18-040) THAT Council approve the Stratford Fire Department to purchase a Fire Dispatch Recording System in accordance with the City s Purchasing Policy; AND THAT funding for the system be drawn from the Fire Department s Capital Reserve Fund R-R11-FIRE.

19 Regular Council Minutes Reading of the By-laws (reconvene): The following By-law required First and Second Readings and Third and Final Reading: By-law Confirmatory By-law To confirm the proceedings of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford at its meeting held on. R Motion by Councillor Mark Seconded By Councillor Bunting THAT By-law be read a First and Second Time. two-thirds support R Motion by Councillor Brown Seconded By Councillor Henderson THAT By-law be read a Third and Final Time Adjournment of Council Meeting R Motion by Councillor Mark Seconded By Councillor McManus THAT the Regular Council meeting adjourn. Meeting Start Time: 6:13 P.M. Meeting End Time: 7:12 P.M. Reconvene Meeting Start Time: 9:01 P.M. Reconvene Meeting End Time: 9:03 P.M. Mayor - Daniel B. Mathieson Clerk - Joan Thomson