Council

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act , 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (c) and (k), Council resolve itself Closed Session, closed to the public to consider: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session and the Chairman report that all recommendations adopted in Closed Session, be adopted.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of April 23, 2019 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT Tamara Baldwin, Matthew Blair, David Cochrane, Mark Conroy, Jessica English, Trevor Holme, Sue Larocque and Steve Wace be appointed to the Transit Task Force (term ending September 2019); and THAT Anne Lavallee be removed from the Brockville Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee; and THAT Greg Lenko be removed from the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee; and THAT the necessary By-law be enacted. For: Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville hereby proclaim the week of May 31 st to June 6th, 2019 as National Access Awareness Week in the City of Brockville; and THAT the Brockville Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee flag be flown at Tunnel Bay from June 3rd to June 10th, 2019. For: Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Operations Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda For: Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT the City of Brockville submit an application for federal and provincial funding for Brockville Transit and Active Transportation projects under the Public Transit Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. For: Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

That the following direction be added to the recommendation: “ THAT Staff are directed to examine zero emission vehicles when examining bus replacement options and repo rt to Council on these options.” For: Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT the City of Brockville submit an application for federal and provincial funding for Brockville Transit and Active Transportation projects under the Public Transit Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program; and THAT Staff are directed to examine zero emission vehicles when examining bus replacement options and report to Council on these options. For: Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT Council adopt the Declaration of the Right to a Healthy Environment as follows: Whereas the City of Brockville understands that people are part of the environment, and that a healthy environment is inextricably linked to the economic well-being and public health of our community; Whereas the City of Brockville recognizes that environmental protection is a fundamental value held by its citizens and a policy priority outlined within the 2012 Official Plan; Whereas the City of Brockville recognizes that our world and all of its inhabitants are faced with the growing and increasingly urgent impacts of climate change, air and water pollution, and loss of biodiversity; Whereas the City of Brockville recognizes the importance of protecting citizens’ health from environmental hazards such as air pollution, contaminated food and water, and toxic chemicals; Whereas the City of Brockville has a structured sphere of influence and a defined jurisdiction; Whereas in proclaiming this declaration, Council is articulating public policy principles, and not creating or guaranteeing any legal rights or obligations; Now therefore the City of Brockville Council declares that: Residents and visitors in Brockville should be able to: breathe clean air; drink and access clean water; eat safe and healthy food; access nature; know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment; and participate in decision-making that will affect the environment. Within its jurisdiction, the C

THAT the following items, as listed on the Economic Development, Recreation and Tourism Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda : For: Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT Economic Development department should work with the St . Lawrence Corridor Economic Development Commission, United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Economic Development Office, and other stakeholders to develop an implementation plan for the economic assessment. For: Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT Report 2019-062-05 Business Retention & Expansion Project - Final Report and Action Plan be accepted for information; and THAT Economic Development department are directed to work with local stakeholders to develop an implementation plan. For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Journal, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT By-laws Numbered 035-2019 to 041-2019 be introduced and the same be now read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT By-law Number 04 2 -2019 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on May 14, 2019 be read a first, second and 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 May 28, 2019 .