CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee confirm the Minutes of the 20 April 1999 meeting.

 

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

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REGULAR ITEMS

1. ESTABLISHMENT OF A MILLENNIUM/COMMUNITY ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT FUND - MOTION NOS. 32, 33 and 34 - FEB 24/99 COUNCIL

- Committee Co-ordinator’s report dated 27 Apr 99 01

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee consider the following motion:

RESOLVED THAT Council create a new one-time millennium/community economic development fund in the amount of $1.5 million ($750,000 – 1999, $750,000 -- 2000) and that Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee be authorized to establish application and approval requirements, all of which will be subject to Council approval.

 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

2. MILLENNIUM ACTIVITIES AT

THE REGION OF OTTAWA-CARLETON

- Chief Administrative Officer’s report dated 28 Apr 99 03

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve the:

1. Development of a Downtown Beautification Program;

2. Resolution in Support of Tree Canada Foundation’s Operation Re-Leaf as attached as Annex C to the report, and approve the planting of 2000 Maple Trees along Regional roadways in the rural area by maximizing the use of senior government grants.

ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION

3. GLOUCESTER STREET WATERMAIN REHABILITATION

1998 URBAN WATERMAIN UPGRADES & EXTENSIONS

PHASE II, CONTRACT NUMBER CA 9482

- Environment and Transportation Commissioner’s report dated 12 Apr 99 19

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council approve Phase II of Contract CA9482 with Robinson Consultants Inc. Consulting Engineers, Kanata, for contract administration services for the Gloucester Street Watermain Rehabilitation, in the amount of $193,975, bringing the total contract provision to $461,366.

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS

4. SALE OF SURPLUS LAND- ALGOMA ROAD EXTENSION

- Planning and Development Approvals Commissioner’s report 22

dated 14 Apr 99

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee:

    1. approve the sale of 3,380 m2 of vacant land, being located in part of Lot 26, Concession 2, Ottawa Front, Cities of Gloucester and Ottawa to the City of Gloucester for a consideration of $1.00;

    2. approve the purchase of 244 m2 of land, being located in part of Lot 26, Concession 2, Ottawa Front, City of Gloucester, from the City of Gloucester for a consideration of $1.00;

    3. approve the conveyance of a permanent easement over 348 m2, located in part of Lot 26, Concession 2, Ottawa Front, Cities of Gloucester and Ottawa, to the City of Gloucester for a consideration of $1.00.

 

REGIONAL CLERK

5. ATTENDANCE AT 1999 ASSOCIATION OF

MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO (AMO) CONFERENCE

- Regional Clerk’s report dated 23 Apr 99 25

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee approve the attendance of Councillor P. Hume at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 1999 Conference, to be held 22 - 25 August 1999 in Toronto, Ontario.

 

6. ATTENDANCE AT 1999 FEDERATION OF CANADIAN

MUNICIPALITIES (FCM) CONFERENCE

- Regional Clerk’s report dated 29 Apr 99 27

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee approve the attendance of two Councillors at the 1999 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference, to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 4 - 7 June 1999.

 

RESPONSES TO INQUIRIES

7. SAME-SEX SPOUSE DEFINITION AND ITS RELATION TO

THE PENSION PACKAGE

(Response to Outstanding Inquiry No. C&E 4(98)) 29

- A/Human Resources Commissioner’s report dated 26 Apr 99

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council receive this report for information.

 

8. FAIRNESS IS A TWO-WAY STREET ACT

(CONSTRUCTION LABOUR MOBILITY), 1999

(Response to Outstanding Inquiry No. C&E 6(99)) 31

- A/Regional Solicitor’s report dated 26 Apr 99

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council receive this report for information.

 

COUNCILLORS’ ITEMS

9. REPORT FROM THE REGIONAL CHAIR’S TASK FORCE ON HEALTH

- Task Force Co-Chair’s report dated 27 Apr 99 34

- Final Report to be issued separately

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee:

1. receive and table the Final Report of the Regional Chair's Task Force on Health, for consideration at the Committee meeting of 01 June 1999;

2. receive and refer Recommendation No. 5 regarding Regional Development Charges to the Finance Department for review in preparation of the Regional Development Charge Policy Report to be considered at the Committee meeting of 15 June 1999.

 

10. 1999 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS REPORT

AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS

- Chair, Economic Development Grants Panel report dated 26 Apr 99 35

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve the changes to the Economic Development Grants Program, as detailed under the heading "Modifications for 2000" in the report.

 

MOTION OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN PREVIOUSLY

11. PROPOSED INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF MOTION - 20 APR 99

- Committee Co-ordinator’s report dated 27 Apr 99 40

That the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee recommend Council approve that before additional funds are allocated to Health and Ambulance services, that an independent review be conducted of the Health Department’s structure, operations, efficiencies, mandate and provincial regulations, and that the Chief Administrative Officer prepare the Terms of Reference for such a review, including proposed cost and funding sources.

 

 

INQUIRIES

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

NEXT MEETING

18 May 1999