Council

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act , 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (b), (d), (e) and (f), Council resolve itself Closed Session, closed to the public to consider: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; labour relations or employee negotiations; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session without reporting.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meetings of August 18, 2020 (two meetings) and August 25, 2020 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT City Council hereby proclaim October 2020 as Library Month in the City of Brockville.

THAT Amelia Foley be removed from the Youth Advisory Council; and THAT the necessary By-law be enacted.

WHEREAS The Royal Canadian Legion is an integral part of small and large communities across C anada, including Branch 96 in Brockville; and WHEREAS The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 96 serves Veterans, promotes Remembrance and provides volunteer support in our community; and WHEREAS The Town of Prescott recently passed a resolution in support of The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 97’s requests to the Government of Canada and the Ontario Provincial Government for financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS Th e Ontario Trillium Fund recently announced the opening of a Resilient Communities Fund to help the non-profit sector, including Legion branches, recover and rebuild from the impacts emerging from COVID-19; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Brockville Council appreciates the Province of Ontario’s support for nonprofit organizations through the Resilient Communities Fund and encourages local nonprofit organizations to apply for the next round of funding by December 2nd, 2020; and THAT Brockville Council encoura ges the Ontario Provincial Government and the Government of Canada to provide future support as needed to ensure the continued operation of all Legion branches; and THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Ve terans Affairs, MP Michael Barrett, The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 96.

THAT staff be directed to report back to the September 22nd, 2020 Council meeting with recommendations on a temporary mandatory face mask by-law that includes face mask use in within public or common indoor areas of multi-res idential apartment and condominium buildings and it include all provisions currently incorporated into the order issued by the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit.

THAT report SR2020-127 J&L Truck & Trailer Request for Reduction in Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit dated September 4, 2020, be received; and THAT Council provide direction to staff.

l THAT the request from J&L Truck and Trailer request for reduction in irrevocable standing letter of credit be denied. THAT staff be directed to review the letter of credit policy and report to the Planning and Operations Committee n o later than June 2021. For: Councillor Journal, Mayor Baker, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Wren Against: Councillor Bursey

THAT report SR2020-127 J&L Truck & Trailer Request for Reduction in Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit dated September 4, 2020, be received; and THAT the request from J&L Truck and Trailer request for reducti on in irrevocable standing letter of credit be denied. THAT staff be directed to review the letter of credit policy and report to the Planning and Operations Committee no later than June 2021. For: Councillor Wren, Mayor Baker, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wales

THAT Council abandon the RFP processes with respect to 2020-RFP-04 Tourism, Information and Stakeholder Services and 2020-RFP-05 Tourism, Marketing and Promotion Services; and THAT Council directs city staff to consult with tourism providers on the prior ities for service levels for 2021 and report back at the October 6th Economic Development, Recreation and Tourism Committee with recommendations to support tourism; and THAT Council directs city staff to prepare a report for the October 6th Economic Deve lopment, Recreation and Tourism Committee on options to utilize the Municipal Accommodation Tax for 2021; and THAT Council directs city staff to prepare a report for the November 3rd Economic Development, Recreation and Tourism Committee on consultation options for tourism and marketing services for the purpose of establishing priorities for the delivery of tourism and marketing services starting 2022.

THAT the first paragraph of motion be separated from the balance of the motion. For: Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Wren

THAT Council abandon the RFP processes with respect to 2020-RFP-04 Tourism, Information and Stakeholder Services and 2020-RFP-05 Tourism, Marketing and Promotion Services. For: Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wren

THAT Council directs city staff to consult with tourism providers on the priorities for service levels for 2021 and report back at the October 6th Economic Development, Recreation and Tourism Committee with recommendations to support tourism; and THAT Council directs city staff to prepare a report for the October 6th Economic Development, Recreation and Touri sm Committee on options to utilize the Municipal Accommodation Tax for 2021; and THAT Council directs city staff to prepare a report for the November 3rd Economic Development, Recreation and Tourism Committee on consultation options for tourism and marke ting services for the purpose of establishing priorities for the delivery of tourism and marketing services starting 2022. For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Wren Against: Councillor Earle and Councillor Journal

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

THAT report SR2020-124 Northern Cables Request for Reduction in Building Permit Fee be received; and THAT Council authorize a reduction in Building Permit Fees for Northern Cables current expansion by 33%. For: Mayor Baker, Councillor Bursey, Councill or Fullarton, Councillor Journal, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Councillor Wren

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

the Municipal Act of the Province of Ontario grants the City of Brockville jurisdiction to pass bylaws with re spect highways, including parking and traffic on highways; and Whereas members of our community are concerned about excessive vehicular speeds and safety for pedestrians; and Whereas residential intensification and an increase in tourism have increased t he volume of vehicles and pedestrians in our downtown core; and Whereas certain residential neighbourhoods have seen significant traffic increases due to ongoing development; Therefore Council directs staff to review recommendations within the Active Tr ansportation Plan, and also consider best practices in other municipalities, in order to bring recommendations to the Planning and Operations Committee that will result in traffic calming, reduction of vehicular speeds as and where appropriate, improved tr affic flow, and pedestrian safety particularly in the downtown tourism area; these recommendations shall include but not be limited to revision of existing bylaws or proposal of additional bylaws, greater enforcement, traffic calming equipment, improved si gnage, intersection and/or pedestrian cross over equipment, or other such measures; and That a preliminary report be presented at the November Planning and Operations Committee, in order that priorities may be considered and established prior the 2021 bu dget process. For: Mayor Baker, Councillor Bursey, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Journal,

THAT By-laws Numbered 062-2020 to 067-2020 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 068-2020 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 8, 2020 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 September 22, 2020 .