Council

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of February 24, 2015 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT we adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Mayor in the Chair.

THAT the correspondence from the Creative Economy Task Force of Leeds & Grenville regarding the Artscape Model be received.

THAT Council authorize the appointment of Bob Panter to the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee (term to expire November 30, 2018); and THAT the necessary by-law be enacted.

THAT Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) for infrastructure funding in accordance with Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) — Application Based Agreement AC - 0038 for the reconstruction of Victoria Avenue from King Street to Pine Street.

THAT the following items, as listed on the Economic Development and Planning Committee agenda are recommended by the Economic Development and Planning Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda

Whereas, the council of the City of Brockville has already made substantial investments in an extended transit pilot project, which will continue for the next year; And whereas, much of the citizen feedback we have received, and continue to receive, is based around promotion, accessibility, and bus routes; And whereas, certain city committees are in regular contact with the Operations and Transit directors already, and we have seen an increase in transit usage; And whereas, public transit promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, while also promoting socialization, environmentalism, and inclusion; And whereas; neighbouring municipalities such as Cornwall have already established best practices that we could borrow with the intention of maximizing the pilot project potential; Therefore be it resolved that the Corporation of the City of Brockville form a Transit Advisory Committee, featuring members of related city committees and departments, a council representative, and a minimum two members of the general public, meeting quarterly throughout the length of the transit pilot (with potential to continue forward as needed).

THAT we revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.

THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted.

THAT By-laws Numbered 016-2015 to 022-2015 be introduced and the same be now read a first and second time.

THAT By-laws Numbered 016-2015 to 022-2015 be now read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT By-law Number 023-2015 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on March 10, 2015 be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Number 023-2015 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on March 10, 2015 be now read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for March 24, 2015 .