Committee of the Whole

As recommended by Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the minutes from the December 3, 2021 and December 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole meetings.

As recommended by the Climate Change Advisory Panel, be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommend that the Council of the Town of Perth direct the Director of Environmental Services to bring forward a report to investigate a soft plastics initiative jointly with the County of Lanark.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth accept the Tay River Trail Extension design package and direct Town Staff to continue to search for funding of the project, as recommended in Report-2022-COW-1.1.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4880-0, being a by-law to repeal By-law No. 4880, to disband the Economic Recovery Task Force, as recommended in Report-2022-COW-1.2.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: Direct Town Staff to install two new flagpoles to the west of the Crystal Palace with one of the poles being designated as the Community Flag Pole, and Pass By-law 4311-2 being a By-law to amend the Flag Policy By- law 4311 to include the additional flagpoles and other administrative updates, as recommended in Report-2022-COW-1.3.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct Town Staff to install "No Trespassing" signs along the Perthmore Corridor between Harris Street and Senators Gate, as recommended in Report-2022-COW-1.4.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct Town Staff to install Corridor Not Maintained, "Use at Your Own Risk" signs along the Perthmore Corridor between Harris Street and Senators Gate, as presented as Option 2 in Report 2022-COW-1.4.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. XXXX, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a five-year lease agreement with CBRE Limited for the weekly usage of the first floor court room in Town Hall, as presented in Report-2022-COW-1.5.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 49XX, being a By-law to adopt the Town of Perth Fire Services Fire Master Plan, to be used as guidelines for the fire services overall development and planning moving forward, as presented in Report-2022-COW-1.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass the following By-law amendments as a result of Motion No. 2021-93: 1) Pass By-law 4558-7, to amend By-law No. 4558, being a by-law to provide for the establishment of a Master Grant policy as follows: A) To rename the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Perth Green Business Loan Program by removing the word “Downtown”; B) To rename the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Perth Green Business Grant Program by removing the word “Downtown”; and C) To rename the Downtown Perth Community Improvement (CIP) Façade and Signage Improvement Program Policy – Program Guide by removing the word “Downtown”, 2) Pass By-law 4207-7, to amend By-law No. 4207, being a by-law to establish a Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan Implementation Advisory Panel and Terms of Reference by removing the word “Downtown” from the title, as presented in Report 2022-COW-1.7.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information Report 2022-COW- 1.8 - Practice of Reading Consent Agenda Items at Council Meetings and provide further direction.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize discontinuing the practice of reading aloud the Consent Agenda items at Council meetings.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Implementation Advisory Panel’s 2021 Annual Report, as presented in Report 2022-COW-1.9

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 3974-7, being a by-law to amend the Procedure By-law No. 3974 as amended regarding Electronic Meetings, as presented in Report 2022-COW-1.10.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 3675-70 to amend By-law No. 3675 as amended, the Town's Fees and Charges By-law to: (i) Amend Schedule 'A' to add the following new Community Services fees: Crystal Palace - Winter Rental Flat Fee > 2 hours up to 8 hours: $150.00 (no HST) Conlon Farm Chalet - No Kitchen Access - Winter Rental - 4 hours or less: $80.00 (no HST Conlon Farm Chalet - No Kitchen Access - Winter Rental - > 4 hours up to 8 hours: $150.00 (no HST) Last Duel Park Picnic Shelter - Hourly: $30.00 (no HST) (ii) Amend Schedule 'A' to make the following Community Services administrative updates: Service Details Change Crystal Palace - Winter Rental Flat Fee - up to 2 hours Change 6 hours to 2 hours Conlon Farm Chalet - No kitchen access Hourly Add Hourly to Details Conlon Farm Chalet - With kitchen access Hourly Add Hourly to Details Community Centre Ice Rental - Adult Non- Contributing Community Centre Ice Rental -Youth Non- Contributing Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room - Room rental Hourly Remove the word "Team" Hourly Remove the word "Team" Hourly Remove $10/hr. after first hour Facility Sign - 4’X 8’ Based on minimum 2 year rental Facility Sign - 8’X 8’ Based on minimum 2 year rental and Per Year Per Year Remove minimum 2-year rental - redundant Remove minimum 2 year rental - redundant (iii) Amend Schedule 'C' to add a General Administration Service fee of $5.00 per document for certify

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report for The Corporation of the Town of Perth, as presented in Report 2022-COW-1.12.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass Zoning By-law amendment (3358-xxx) to lift the holding provision (-h) from Residential Third Density (R3) as currently applied to lands legally known as PLAN 8828 PT LOT B PARK LOT;5 RP 27R5123 PART 4, municipally known a 58 Drummond St. W., as presented in Report 2022-COW-1.13.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the lease and purchase of 2 electric/hybrid vehicles for 2022 and pre-approve the required carryforward to the 2022 Budget, as presented in Report 2022-COW- 1.14.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting extend past 8:00PM to its natural end.

That the Committee of the Whole moved into Closed Session at 8:20PM pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25: Subsection 239(2)(b) to discuss personal matters concerning identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees with respect to a Human Resources matter; and Subsection 239(2)(c) to discuss a proposed disposition of land by the municipality with respect to a Land Sale matter.

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report from Closed Session at 9:13 PM.

A s recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. xxxx, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Agreement to sell a 1.2- acre lot of land on Industrial Road in the Industrial Park described as Part of Part Lots 27& 28 Concession 10 North Elmsley to Perth & District Septic Service Limited, subject to the terms and conditions outlined and as presented in Report 2022-COW-01.IC.1.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting held on January 11, 2022 be hereby adjourned at 9:15PM.