Special Council Meeting

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (k), Council resolve itself Closed Session at 5:34 p.m., closed to the public to consider: 1. A plan or instruction to be applied to negotiations; specifically, service agreement.

THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn and the Open Session resume at 6:22 p.m.

THAT the City of Brockville welcomes the opening of 49 supportive housing units in 2025, and the planned creation of an additional 101 supportive housing units as outlined in the Housing and Homelessness Plan; and THAT the City of Brockville recognizes the continued need for supervised, overnight emergency shelter services in the Brockville area, particularly during the winter months, and supports the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville's efforts to ensure emergency options remain available. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson Against: Councillor Earle

THAT Council provide emergency funding in the amount of $120,000 to be given in increments of $40,000 for Jan, Feb and March For: Councillor Lavergne and Councillor Severson Against: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Kalivas

THAT Bylaw Number 088-2025 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its special meeting held on December 17, 2025 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 January 13, 2025.