Committee of the Whole

to approve the Minutes and Reports of the Committee of the Whole on February 1, 2022.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to perform rehabilitation to both the rocky ramp structures as summarized in the Matrix Solutions Rehabilitation Plan (2021) for a total cost of $146,900 and increase the proposed carry forward budget from 2021 by $46,071, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.UB.1. Councillor Brown requested a recorded vote. Councillor Barry Smith Aye Mayor John Fenik Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Nay Councillor David Bird Aye Councillor Judy Brown Nay Councillor Leona Cameron Nay Councillor Brock McPherson Aye

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to bring forward a report regarding the cost and methodology to assess the rate split of flow on the big and lower Tay branches of the Tay River Rocky Ramp Rehabilitation Project.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to bring forward a report to the March 29, 2022 Council meeting regarding the concerns raised by the Tysick Avenue Residents delegation as to whether the Lanark Lifestyles Phase II development is in compliance with the Site Plan Control Agreement with respect to the fence and landscaped open space requirements.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receives the Executive Summary of Items for the Master Plan for Development from the Planning Advisory Committee for further consideration and action.

Whereas Municipalities across this province collectively spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money and municipal resources developing Official Plans that meet current Provincial Planning Policy; and Whereas an Official Plan is developed through months of public consultation to ensure, “that future planning and development will meet the specific needs of (our) community”; and Whereas our Official Plan includes provisions that encourage development of the “missing middle” or “gentle density” to meet the need for attainable housing in our community; and Whereas our Official Plan is ultimately approved by the province; and Whereas it is within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to approve Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that better the community or fit within the vision of the Town of Perth Official Plan; and Whereas it is also within the legislative purview of Municipal Council to deny Official Plan amendments or Zoning By-law changes that do not better the community or do not fit within the vision of the Town of Perth Official Plan; and Whereas municipal planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT; formerly the Ontario Municipal Board or “OMB”), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents of the Town of Perth; and Whereas the OLT has the authority to make a final decision on planning matters based on a “best planning outcome” and not whether the proposed development is in compliance with municipal

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth hereby supports Motion #22-PD-014 passed on February 23, 2022 by the Council of the Town of Bracebridge calling for a provincial re-examination of the "local share" hospital capital calculation methodology, to better reflect the limited fiscal capacity of municipalities, and the contributions to health care services they already provide to a community.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct that a letter be sent to V. Hanes and Marilyn Devolin thanking them for submitting their correspondence to Council regarding the Rocky Ramp Rehabilitation Project.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth defer the request from the Perth BIA to waive the fees for the outdoor patios to support the downtown restaurants and help in their recovery in 2022 until the April Committee of the Whole meeting when a Staff Report regarding a proposed policy for outdoor patios will come forward for consideration.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2021 Drinking Water System Summary Report and Annual Report for the municipality's drinking water system, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.1.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5xxx, being a by-law to authorize Mayor and Clerk to complete an agreement with Kemira Water Solutions Canada Inc. for the supply of coagulant chemicals for the Perth Water Filtration Plant and Perth Wastewater Facility, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.2.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5xxx, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to complete an agreement with Sally Mellon Bell for Animal Pound Services, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.3.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the Carry Forward to 2022 of the unspent 2021 Project Budgets set out in the attached Schedule A, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.4.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the Non-audited Financial Statements for The Corporation of the Town of Perth to December 31, 2021, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.5.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the non-audited financial statement of the Development Charge Reserve for The Corporation of the Town of Perth for the year ended December 31, 2021, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to: (i) Implement Option #1 to redevelop the Perthmore Corridor into a complete pathway with wooden fencing; and, (ii) Provide the funding for the new pathway from the 2022 Gas Tax rebate. as presented in Report-COW-2022-3.7.

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

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to: (i) Fence off the access points to the Perthmore Corridor and install permanent 'No Trespassing' signs; (ii) Construct sidewalks along Perthmore Street and Treelawn Boulevard, and (iii) Provide the funding for the new sidewalks from the 2022 Gas Tax rebate, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.7.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to bring forward the Perthmore Corridor Options Report 2022-COW-3.7 to the March 29, 2022 Council meeting.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize the Director of Community Services to submit a grant application to the Inclusive Communities Grants Program for an upset limit of $25,000 for the design of an accessible pathway in Stewart Park, as presented in Report-2022-COW-3.8.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: Pass By-law 4348-1 being a By-law to amend the Economic Development Strategic Plan By-law 4348 to update the name to the Economic Development Master Plan, and to replace Schedule A in its entirety; and, Pass By-law 5XXX being a By-law to establish a Tourism Master Plan, as presented in Report-2022-COW-3.9.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2021 By-law Enforcement, Parking and Property Standards Activity, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.10.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5XXX, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an Agreement with McIntosh Perry for engineering design services for the municipal infrastructure on Mary Street from Wilson Street West to Drummond Street West, in the amount of $64,018,25 (exclusive of HST), as per Quotation ES-2022-03, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.11.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Limited for the paving of Craig Street (Highway 43) from Chetwynd Street to Irwin Street, in the amount of $112,872.00 (exclusive of HST), as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.12.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4108-7, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 4108 - Council Remuneration and Spending Policy, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.13., with the exception that a black and white printer, including ongoing maintenance and a supply of paper and toner continue to be provided to Members of Council.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5XXX, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to complete an Agreement with Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, for the reconstruction of Church Street from Arthur Street to Wilson Street West and Foster Street from Beckwith Street to Sherbrooke Street in the amount of $1,744,000.00 (exclusive of HST); And further that $1,744,000.00 (exclusive of HST) be added to the 2022 Capital Budget, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.14.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass: (i) By-law No. 4310-2, being a by-law to amend the Sign and Merchandise Display By-law to remove reference to election signs. (ii) By-law No. 5xxx, being a by-law to regulate election campaign advertising and third party advertising, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.15.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth accept the Council Remuneration Report for 2021, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.16.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the recruitment of a Climate Change Coordinator as outlined in this report, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.17. Mayor Fenik requested a recorded vote. Mayor John Fenik Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Nay Councillor David Bird Nay Councillor Judy Brown Nay Councillor Leona Cameron Aye Councillor Brock McPherson Nay Councillor Barry Smith Aye

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4763-4, being a by-law to: (i) appoint Kendra Hobbs to the Board of Management for the Business Improvement Area (BIA) for the remainder of the term of Council, and (ii) remove Matthew McShane from the Board of Management for the Business Improvement Area (BIA), as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.18.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth defer the zoning amendment application for 15 Victoria Street, to change the classification from Institutional Exception Two (I-2) Zone to Residential Fourth Density Exception X (R4-X) Zone to permit an apartment dwelling and for the severed lands at 13 Queen Street from Institutional Exception Two (I-2) to Residential Second Density Exception X (R2-X) to permit a single detached dwelling, until the applicant can provide a revised site plan to depict the required amenity area, planting strip along the interior side and rear lot lines of 13 Queen Street, 24 parking spaces (including 4 visitor and 2 barrier free), required bicycle parking, removal of a portion of the existing hedge to address sight triangles, provide a new calculation of the proposed maximum impervious surface limit, and enhanced landscaping along Queen Street, as presented in Report 2022-COW-3.19.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth postpone receiving the CAO and Directors' Reports to the March 29, 2022 Council meeting.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct that a letter be sent by the Mayor to the Federal Government requesting that the proposed increase to the carbon tax scheduled for April 1, 2022 be

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to investigate the costs to install photos on utility boxes.

That the Committee of the Whole move into Closed Session at 9:16 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, subsection 239 (2b) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; Human Resources Matter - Director of Development Services Recruitment.

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report from Closed Session at 9:38 p.m.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned at 9:38 p.m.