Committee of the Whole

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 9, 2023 be approved.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the correspondence from Tony E. Fleming, Integrity Commissioner of Cunningham Swan, dated May 8, 2023 regarding the Integrity Commissioner Services Annual Report for 2022.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, as requested by the Climate Change Advisory Panel, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the following: (1) To review and assess, the Town of Perth, Climate Change Action Plan June, 2017; (2) To review whether the Town of Perth, reached its emissions reduction targets; (3) To create a new baseline emission inventory and forecast starting with an assessment of facility emissions in 2022; and (4) To create emissions reduction targets for 2030.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole as requested by the Perth Police Services Board, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize an updated Traffic/Speeding study of Smith Drive and Conlon Drive for the months of June, July and August, 2023.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 3573-5, being a by-law to amend By-law 3573, the Emergency Response Plan By-law, to change the title of the Community Control Group (CCG) to the Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG), as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.1.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth defer a decision regarding an off-leash dog park until Town staff can provide more research on the Last Duel Park location, including: (i) reviewing the Last Duel Park location; (ii) the issuing of a Request for Proposals for a contractor to assess the noise effects of a dog park through a study on the neighbourhood, contingent on the Off-Leash Dog Park Committee paying half of the cost of such study; and (iii) conducting a door-to-door survey of neighbouring properties. Councillor Gary Waterfield requested a recorded vote. Mayor Judy Brown Aye Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson Aye Councillor Jim Boldt Aye Councillor Barry Smith Aye Councillor Gary Waterfield Aye

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4610-2, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 4610, the Perth Fire Services Establishing and Regulating By-law, to reflect the recent changes operationally and administratively, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.3.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the Climate Change Adaptation Plan Update, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.4.

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

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth accept the revised Asset Management Plan (AMP), as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.5.

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 detail the implications (financial and operational) of adding the Tree Canopy in the Town of Perth to the Asset Management Plan (AMP), as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.5.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4395-3, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 4395, as amended, to adopt an amended 2020-2025 Multi-year Accessibility Plan, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.6.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 51xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a four (4) year Agreement for the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 with HP Engineering Inc. for Biennial Inspections of Urban Municipal Bridges and Structures, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.7.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth continue to support the use of the Traffic Calming Policy to address traffic complaints and maintain the existing standard of 50km/h, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.8.

That the Committee of the Whole be recessed for 5 minutes at 7:32 PM.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth defer the Overview of Proposed Changes to Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2023) and Bill 97, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.9 to the August Committee of the Whole meeting.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 51xx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a tanker and aerial support services agreement with The Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Board, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.10.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth approve the addition of up to $42,000 to the 2023 Capital Budget to fund the purchase of a Solo Rescue Decontamination Washer, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.11.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4303-20, being a by-law to amend the Human Resources Policy Manual to add an Employee Accommodation Plans Policy, as presented in Report 2023-COW-9.12 .

That the Committee of the Whole move into Closed Session at 8:21PM pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, as amended, subsection 239 (2) as follows:  Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual (s. 239(2)(b)): Human Resources Matter;  Labour Relations (s. 239(2)(d)): Collective Bargaining; and  Potential Litigation (s. 239(2)(e)): Property Matter

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report from Closed Session at 8:52 PM.

As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth confirm direction given to staff in Closed Session on June 9, 2023 relating to a human resources matter.

THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 6, 2023 be adjourned at 8:55 PM.