Committee of the Whole

to approve the Minutes and Reports of the Committee of the Whole on March 15, 2022.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the evaluation of turning movements on Chetwynd Street as performed by McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd., as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.UB.1. Councillor Judy Brown requested a recorded vote. Councillor Barry Smith Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Aye Councillor Judy Brown Nay Councillor Leona Cameron Aye Councillor Brock McPherson Aye

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law 5XXX, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an Agreement with Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization to partner in the Great Taste of Ontario Road Trip program, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.1.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law 5XXX, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with Miro and Zorica Krsmanovic o/a Pik-a-Pizza for an extension of three years commencing May 1, 2022, to operate the canteens at the Community Centre and Conlon Farm Chalet, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.2.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: 1. Pass By-law 5XXX, being a By-law to adopt a Temporary Patio Policy, and 2. Authorize staff to provide public notice regarding the proposed amendment to the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law No. 3675 to amend Schedule G to add a fee of $68.51 annually for a Temporary Patio Permit, and once public notice is completed, to bring forward any public comments received along with a proposed Fees and Charges By-law amendment for Council’s consideration, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.3

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct Staff to: 1. Erect the Shriners flag on one of the new Community Flag poles from June 3 to 10, 2022 in recognition of their 150th anniversary, and 2. Erect the inclusive Pride flag on one of the new Community Flag poles from June 1 to 30, 2022 in recognition of Pride month, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.4.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth, 1. Accept the donation of $50,000 from the Shannan Family Foundation to assist with additional Tourism initiatives in 2022; and, 2. Send a letter of appreciation to the Shannan Family Foundation from the Mayor and Council, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.5.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth continue with the existing level of service for the current curbside recycling program until the province assumes the service in 2025, as presented in Report 2022-COW.4.6.

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 a three (3) year agreement with TOPPS Environmental Solutions (TES) for the provision of curbside leaf collection services in the amount of $7,350.00 (annual rate for three (3) year contract) plus HST, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.7.

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 a four (4) year Agreement with Glenview Iron and Metal Ltd. for the provision of construction and demolition waste haulage and disposal services in the amount of $94,260.00 plus HST annually, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.8.

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 a four (4) year Agreement with Glenview Iron and Metal Ltd. for the provision of old corrugated containers haulage and disposal in the amount of $4,350.00 plus HST annually, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.9.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass: (1) the following motion: “Pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, that Council determines the proposed change to the Kerr zoning amendment (not applying a holding symbol), for Lot 11, Plan 39489, is reasonable and deemed minor as the proposed use does not change and that no further notice needs to be given in respect of the proposed by-law”; and, (2) Zoning By-law Amendment No. 3358-118 for property described as Lot 11, Plan 39489 from Residential Fourth Density - Holding (R4-H) Zone to Residential Third Density (R3) to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling, as presented in Report 2022-COW.4.10.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth not pass a zoning by-law amendment to remove the Holding symbol on lands zoned Restricted Industrial – Holding (M1-H) and General Industrial Holding (M2-H) on property known as North Elmsley Concession 10, S Part Lot 27, RP 27R-10410, Part 4, municipally known as 10 Warren Crescent, and instead allow the owner to apply to rezone the entire property as General Industrial (M2), and pursuant to subsection 69(2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the fee for such application be reduced by the difference between an application fee to remove the holding symbol (already paid) and a re-zoning application, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.11.

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 write-off of the outstanding Provincial Offences Accounts Receivable for 2021 in the amount of $32,778.42 as recommended by the Provincial Offences Court Manager, and as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.12.

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-4.13 - Restricted Acts of Council after Nomination Day-(Lame Duck Period) in an Election Year, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.13.

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 adopt a Use of Corporate Resources during an Election Campaign Period Policy, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.14.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth reschedule the May Committee of the Whole Meeting to May 10th, 2022, and the May Council Meeting to May 24th, 2022, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.15.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth maintain in effect the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, and that it be brought back for review in June 2022, after further consultation with public health officials, as presented in Report 2022-COW-4.16.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize that a letter be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting that the provincial government investigate the possibility of amalgamation of municipalities in Ontario; And further that the letter be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario for support.

That the Committee of the Whole move into Closed Session at 7:47 p.m. pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2021, subsection 239 (2 b) to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; Human Resources Matter and subsection 239 (2 c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Proposed Land Acquisition.

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report from Closed Session at 8:11 p.m.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize staff to hire an additional Building Inspector/Deputy Chief Building Official, with funding to come from the Building Inspection Reserve, as presented in Report 2022-COW-03.IC.1.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m.