Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held October 7, 2024 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held October 7, 2024 contained within the October 7, 2024 Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

The recommendation be amended to include the following: THAT the proposed water and waste rates be amended as follows: Base Adjustment Amount of 3.5% for water rates and 2.5% for sewer rates. Variable component to make up the 3.5%, and 3.5% as provided in the study. AND THAT the variable adjustment to be considered annually.

THAT Staff review the water and wastewater rates in three (3) years.

THAT Staff Report T2024-21 , 2024 Water and Wastewater Rate Study be received; AND THAT Council approve the Water and Wastewater Rate Study by Hemson Consulting Ltd and approve the recommended water and wastewater rates for 2025; AND THAT a review of the water and wastewater rates be undertaken in three (3) years.

THAT Staff Report P2024-25 , “Part Lot Control Exemption By-law – 17 Portland Street (Poplar Trails)” dated October 21, 2024 be received; AND THAT Council enact and pass a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for a period of two years to allow for the creation of 84 freehold townhouse lots, 6 freehold semi-detached lots, and an associated common element condominium within Part of Block 181, Registered Plan 51M-945 in the Pretty River Estates Subdivision.

THAT By-law No. 2024-069 , being a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to allow for the creation of 84 freehold townhouse lots, 6 freehold semi-detached lots, and an associated common element condominium within Part of Block 181, Registered Plan 51M-945 in the Pretty River Estates Subdivision for a period of two years, be enacted and passed this 21st day of October, 2024.

THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER that the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.

THAT Council herein move into Committee the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report P2024-26 , “Part Lot Control Exemption By-law – 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 Shipley Avenue (Summit View Subdivision)” dated October 21, 2024, be received; AND THAT Council enact and pass a new Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for a period of two years to allow for the creation of 6 semi-detached lots within the remaining Blocks 234, 235 and 236, Registered Plan 51M-1170 in the Summit View Subdivision.

THAT the following condition be added to the permit: THAT the live trees that are removed from the site be replaced at a minimum 2 to 1 or a carbon equivalent / scientific based formula should a planning act application not be brought forward 1 year after the expiry of the original tree removal permit.

THAT Staff Report P2024-27 , “Application for Permit to Destroy Trees - 125 Findlay Drive” dated October 21, be received; AND THAT Council supports issuing a Permit to Destroy Trees for the vacant lands municipally addressed as 125 Findlay Drive, with the following conditions: Tree removal shall only occur in accordance with the ‘Tree Analysis and Preservation Plan’, prepared by Cambium Inc., dated August 30, 2024; Tree removal shall not occur during the active nesting period between April 1 through August 31 per the Migratory Birds Convention Act; A visual sweep of the site shall be conducted prior to any tree removal to ensure there are no active bat roosting sites in existing dead or dying trees if tree removal is scheduled outside of October 1 to March 31; Appropriate measures shall be implemented to minimize impacts to existing vegetation, as identified in the Tree Analysis and Preservation Plan; A copy of the Permit shall be posted in a clearly visible location on the subject property adjacent to Findlay Drive prior to the commencement of any tree removal; and The Permit shall remain in effect for twelve (12) months after the date it is issued. That the live trees that are removed from the site be replaced at a minimum 2 to 1 or a carbon equivalent / scientific based formula should a planning act application not be brought forward 1 year after the expiry of the original tree removal permit.

THAT Staff Report PW2024-13 , Riverside Townhomes Subdivision Assumption, be received; AND THAT Council approve the assumption of the road and municipal services within Riverside Townhomes Subdivision; AND THA T Council enact and pass a by-law to assume the road and municipal services with the Riverside Townhomes Subdivision and dedicate George Zubek Drive as a highway.

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained be approved:

THAT the following amendment be made to the 2025 Meeting Calendar: THAT the word "statutory" be removed from "statutory holiday" in the 2025 Meeting Calendar.

THAT the 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Calendar be approved as amended, to removed the word "statutory" be removed from "statutory holiday" in the 2025 Meeting Calendar.

THAT Council herein rise from Committee of Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.

THAT By-law No. 2024-070, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held October 21, 2024, be enacted and passed this 21st day of October, 2024.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 5:47 p.m.