THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
OF
OTTAWA-CARLETON
COUNCIL MINUTES
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton met at Haydon Hall, Regional Headquarters, 111 Lisgar Street, Ottawa on Wednesday, 28 January, 1998 at 1:30 p.m..
The meeting was called to order at 1:42 p.m. and opened with the singing of the National Anthem, sung by the students from Lisgar Collegiate High School.
The Regional Chair, Robert Chiarelli, presided and lead Council in prayer.
The Regional Chair advised Council of a new tradition being established for council meetings. "Voices from the community will be heard at the start of each meeting and will be the symbol of this Council’s commitment to Canada." He continued to say that several groups, from children’s choirs to seniors’ groups will be invited to continue this practice throughout the year. Each Regional Councillor will have an opportunity to invite a group or an individual from his or her respective ward to sing the anthem.
ALL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regional Council meetings of 26 November 1997, Inaugural Council meeting of 1 December 1997, 10 December 1997, and Special Council meeting of 19 January 1998, were confirmed.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ARISING FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES
No declarations of interest were filed.
COMMUNICATIONS*
1. Oxford County Council advising that they have endorsed the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton requesting the Provincial Government to drop the provisions of Bill 160 that would harmonize residential and multi-residential property taxes, and allow upper tier councils to establish these factors. The Oxford County Council will be required by provincial law to do this for municipal property taxes.
2. Rideau Township Council advising that they adopted a Resolution, inviting the Regional Municipality to participate on an inter-municipal staff committee for the purpose of preparing a proposal to the Minister of the Attorney General, for the Administration of the Provincial Offences Act.
3. The City of Gloucester advising that they have adopted a Resolution proclaiming Canadian Identity by Solidarité Outaouais. They are asking for the municipalities support and action.
4. The City of Gloucester Council encouraging the Region to continue the funding for the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre. It also advised of the previous resolution requesting funding for this organization.
5. The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, providing the Clerk with an update on the billing arrangements related to the provincial-municipal service realignment. The Services Improvement Act (Bill 152), provides the legal framework for much of the exchange of the responsibilities set out in the Premier’s May 1 announcement. Beginning in January 1998 municipalities will receive monthly statements for Social Housing, Land Ambulance and Go Transit, which for now will continue to be delivered by the province. No payment for these services will be required until June 1998.
6. The Government of Ontario, confirming that the municipalities were advised of the government’s plans to reduce the number of municipal service boards and that municipalities would be responsible for local management of the Ontario Works and Child Care Programs. The Social Assistance Reform Act and the Services Improvement Act was passed, and the policy outlined in their September 2nd letter, will apply. The communication also reminds municipalities that the transfer of Social Housing Administration will begin later in 1998.
7. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation, providing additional details on the transfer of highways to the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. He also advised that the Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, announced the provinces approach to the allocation of the Community Reinvestment Fund and released a broad range of financial information regarding the realignment of provincial and local services.
8. The Office of the Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation acknowledging receipt of the clerks letter bringing to their attention, Council’s concerns, about maintaining affordability and accessibility of Social Housing to its tenants in Ontario. The Canadian Government’s position continues to be that they will not sign an agreement with any province that is not willing to accept federal principles and related accountability requirements.
9. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing informing the Clerks Office that the requested amendments for the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton’s Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works(COIW) project(s) as summarized in the schedules has been approved.
10. The following news releases from the Association of the Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) entitled:
Special meeting of the members called to formulate Plan of Action for dealing with the Provincial Government.
Province to consult with Municipalities on Bill 164, Tax Credits to Create Jobs Act, 1997.
Association seeks volunteers to fill vacant Board of Directors positions.
Association requests an opportunity to find solutions to the $500 million financial shortfall.
Association calls for release of background information to financial data.
Province to consult with Municipalities on Bill 105, on important regulations accompanying the Police Services Amendment Act, 1997.
Province announces new funding arrangements and savings targets and releases final numbers.
News from Queens Park:
- Minister Eves’ Economic Statement -- "No ‘New’ News for Municipalities."
- Additional information on financial numbers/Bill 152 Billing Regulations.
- Minister of Northern Development and Mines introduces Northern Services Improvement Act.
Locations and dates available for the 1998 Councillor Orientation sessions.
Report of the Structural Review Task Force and Report on Draft Amendments to By-Law No.1 in accordance with the Report of the Structural Review Task Force are being kept on file for review.
Provincial Government calls on Municipalities to assist their Eastern Ontario ‘Twins’ in their efforts to combat the most severe ice storms in the province’s history.
Province provides $11 million funding for Public Health Programs.
11. Municipality of Cumberland advising of their endorsement of Resolution
No. 9778, for the establishment of an inter-municipal staff committee to develop a proposal for the administration of fines under the Provincial Offences Act, and inviting the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton to participate on the Committee.
12. The Government of Ontario, Municipal Finance Branch, advising the municipalities that shortly after it releases the preliminary assessment information, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will provide a computerized tax analysis service, to help municipalities as they switch to the new assessment and property tax system. The service will be known as Online Porperty Tax service, and the data within the system will be customized by municipalities.
13. Township of Cumberland advising of their approval of a recommendation requesting that the RMOC provide full funding for the Ottawa-Carleton wildlife centre public hotline service.
14. Robert Littlemore, Nepean resident, to the Honourable Norm Sterling, M.P.P., expressing his concerns about the impact to his property regarding the proposed expansion of Fallowfield Road, from two to four lanes.
15. Lois K. Smith, with reference to Transportation Committee Report No. 1 -
Hunt Club Ramps, Airport Parkway. Miss Smith is in favour of allowing
Para-Transpo vehicles on the bus transitway, as well as other vehicles associated with emergency service. She strongly opposes any other vehicles such as trucks, vans, cars, etc., from using the transitway.
16. Claudette Cain, Mayor, City of Gloucester, with reference to Transportation Committee Report No.1 and the proposal to amend the Official Plan to delete the Twinning of the Airport Parkway. Mayor Cain strongly opposes such a move to delete the twinning of the parkway until full discussion can take place with affected parties, and urges that this matter be referred back to the Transportation Committee.
17. Ottawa-Carleton Homebuilders Association, expressing their concern over the proposal to delete the Twinning of the Airport Parkway. Their Association were involved in the process to develop the New Official Plan and the Master Transportation Study which recommend the twinning, and are concerned that they were not advised that this proposal was now before Council.
18. Ottawa Mac-Donald-Cartier International Airport authority expressing their concerns over the proposal to delete the Twinning of the Airport Parkway and the proposal to permit Para-Transpo vehicles, taxis and dedicated Airport passenger vehicles on the southeast transitway. Given the importance of the Airport to the economy of the Region, they urge that these matters be referred back to the Transportation Committee for consultation and further study.
19. Ray Dean, providing Council with a copy of his submission to the Citizens’ Panel on Local Governance in Ottawa-Carleton.
* COMMUNICATIONS HELD ON FILE WITH THE REGIONAL CLERK.
REGRETS
No regrets were filed.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE COMMITTEE REPORTS
MOTION NO. 27
Moved by Councillor R. Cantin
Seconded by Councillor C. Doucet
RESOLVED THAT Transportation Committee Report No.1 be received and considered and that the rules of procedure be suspended in order that Council may receive and consider Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No.1; Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee/ OC Transit Commission Joint Report No. 1 and Nominating Report No. 2 (IN CAMERA)
MOTION NO. 28
Moved by Councillor M. McGoldrick-Larsen
Seconded by Councillor R. Cantin
RESOLVED THAT a special meeting of Council be held to consider Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No.1 and Joint Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee/ OC Transit Commission Report No.1.
Such special meeting to be convened on Thursday, 5 February, 1998.
"LOST" on a division of 13 Nays to 6 Yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Meilleur, Hunter, Kreling, Doucet, Legendre,
Davis, Beamish, Holmes, van den Ham, Hume, Bellemare, and
Chair Chiarelli….13
YEAS: Councillors Byrne, Loney, Cantin, McGoldrick-Larsen, Hill, and
Munter….6
The portion of Motion No.27 to receive and consider Transportation Committee Report No.1 was put to Council and "CARRIED";
The portion of Motion No. 27 to suspend the rules of procedure to receive and consider Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No.1 was put to Council and "CARRIED" with Councillors B. Hill, A. Munter, and M. McGoldrick-Larsen dissenting.
The portion of Motion No.27 to suspend the rules of procedure to receive and consider Nominating Committee Report No.2 (IN CAMERA), was put to Council and "CARRIED".
The portion of Motion No.27 to suspend the rules of procedure to receive and consider Corpoarte Services and Economic Development Committee/OC Transit Commission Joint Rerport No.1, was put to Council and "LOST" pursuant to subsection 1(2) of the procedure By-Law on a division of 12 Yeas to 7 Nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Byrne, Stewart, Loney, Kreling, Doucet, Legendre,
Davis, Holmes, van den Ham, Hume, Bellemare, and Chair Chiarelli….12
NAYS: Councillors Meilleur, Cantin, McGoldrick-Larsen, Hill, Hunter,
Beamish, and Munter….7
(COMMITTEE REPORTS BEGIN ON PAGE 102)
CORPORATE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT NO.1
1. 1998 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
That Council receive this report for information.
MOTION NO. 29
Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT the Draft Estimates be prepared based on revenue neutrality regarding Provincial downloading.
"LOST" on a division of 11 Nays to 8 Yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Loney, Cantin, McGoldrick-Larsen, Hill, Hunter, Kreling, Beamish, van den Ham, Bellemare and Chair Chiarelli….11
YEAS: Councillors Byrne, Meilleur, Doucet, Legendre, Davis, Holmes, Munter, and Hume….8
MOTION NO. 30
Moved by Councillor A. Munter
Seconded by Councillor M. McGoldrick-Larsen
RESOLVED THAT the budget schedule be amended to change the date for
* "Step 4" to 11 March, 1998.
"CARRIED"
* "Step 4" - date of Council approval of expenditure Reductions and Budget decisions to achieve a zero percent tax increase.
MOTION NO. 31
Moved by Councillor A. Munter
Seconded by Councillor M. McGoldrick-Larsen
RESOLVED THAT the "Expenditure Reduction Alternatives and Budget decisions required to achieve a zero percent increase" include specific information on the program changes and impact on debt and reserves that such a strategy would entail.
"CARRIED"
MOTION NO. 32
Moved by Councillor A. Munter
Seconded by Councillor A. Loney
RESOLVED THAT in the event that, by 11 February, 1998, the province has still not provided the information required for budgeting ( education tax rate, transition funding, etc.), that staff submit two budget summaries:
(1) Programs the Regional Municipality has control over.
(2) Downloaded programs over which we have no authority.
"CARRIED" with Councillor Beamish dissenting.
Item 1 of Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No. 1 as amended by motion Nos. 30, 31 and 32 was then put to Council and "RECEIVED".
2. ROBERT O. PICKARD ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE COGENERATION EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE-
CONTRACT CS-8800
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of Contract No. CS 8800 for the maintenance of the cogeneration equipment at the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre from January 1 1998 to 31 October 2002 to Toromont, Concord, Ontario, for a total contract price of $1,435,574.
"CARRIED"
3. SUPPLY OF HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID
EXTENSION OF TENDER NO. 0885-75-t1/97
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the extension of Tender 0180-04-T1/97 for the supply of Sulphuric Acid to Stanchem Inc., Lachine, for a contract period from 1 March 1998 to 28 February 1999, for a total contract provision of $45,675.51 based on estimated quantities.
"CARRIED"
4. SUPPLY OF SULPHURIC ACID
EXTENSION OF TENDER NO. 0180-04-t1/97
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the extension of Tender No. 0885-75-T1/97 for the supply of Hydrofluosilicic Acid to Stanchem Inc., Montréal, for a contract period from 1 February 1998 to 31 January 1999, for a total contract provision of $142,160.37, based on estimated quantities.
"CARRIED"
5. Water meters - tender 0890-44-T1/97
tender award
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the award of tender 0890-44-T1/98 as follows:
1. The supply of small Water Meters (Schedule A of Annex A) to Wamco Municipal Products Inc., Barrie, Ontario in the amount of $72,694.38 based on the Region’s portion of the estimated quantities from the date of award to 31 December 1998;
2. The supply of large Water Meters (Schedule B of Annex A) to Schlumberger Canada Ltd, Mississauga, Ontario in the amount of $38,419.48 based on estimated quantities from the date of award to 31 December 1998;
3. The supply of Fire Service Meter Assemblies (Schedule C of Annex A), and Strainers (Schedule D of Annex A) to Wamco Municipal Products Inc., Barrie, Ontario in the amount of $27,410.25 based on estimated quantities from the date of award to 31 December 1998.
"CARRIED"
6. sUPPLY OF QUICKLIME
TENDER NO. 0885-78-AAq-t1/98
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of Tender 0885-78-AAO-T1/98 for the supply of Quicklime to Graybec Calc. Inc., Boucherville, for a contract period from 01 February 1998 to 31 January 1999, for a total contract provision of $225,338.15, based on estimated quantities.
"CARRIED"
7. SUPPLY OF LIQUID ALUMINUM SULPHATE
TENDER 0885-44-t1/98
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of Tender 0885-44-T1/98 for the supply of Liquid Aluminum Sulphate (Alum) to Alcan Chemicals, Montréal, Québec, for a contract period from 01 March, 1998 to 28 February, 1999, for a total contract provision of $758,597.90, based on estimated quantities.
CARRIED"
8. SUPPLY OF LIQUID CHLORINE
TENDER 0885-38-t1/98
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the award of Tender 0885-38-T1/98 for the supply of Liquid Chlorine to Stanchem Inc., Montréal, for a contract period from 01 February 1998 to 31 January 1999, for a total contract provision of $257,864.65, based on estimated quantities.
"CARRIED"
9. RESPONSE TO INQUIRY NO. C&E 12(97):
CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
That the CAO in conjunction with the Acting Director of Information and Public Affairs develop a strategy to clearly identify to the Regional taxpayers the services the Region provides.
This strategy should include clear and understandable identification of Regional Construction projects, Regional buildings (child care centre), and Regional services whether provided by Regional Forces or by contract ie. garbage collection, ambulance.
This strategy should develop a strong brand identification between the Region and the services it provides and the public.
"CARRIED"
10. CASH INVESTMENTS AND LOANS RECEIVABLE
(AS AT 7 OCTOBER 1997)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
11. CASH INVESTMENT AND LOANS RECEIVABLE
(AST AT 7 NOVEMBER 1997)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
12. TEMPORARY BORROWING BY-LAW FOR 1998 CURRENT OPERATIONS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the enactment of a By-law authorizing temporary borrowings for current purposes for the year 1998 in accordance with existing legislation.
"CARRIED"
13. TILE DRAINAGE DEBENTURES
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive this report for information.
"RECEIVED"
14. 1996/1997 SETTLEMENT- HOME CARE PROGRAM
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the 1996/97 Home Care Settlement/financial statement submissions to the Ministry of Health.
"CARRIED"
15. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
96 MCEWEN AVENUE
CITY OF ottawa
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1) Declare the property described as being part of Lot 24, Concession 1, Ottawa Front, formerly Township of Nepean, now City of Ottawa, surplus to Regional needs;
2) Approve the sale of the land described in Recommendation 1 to Erica Smith, in trust, for the amount of $185,000.00 pursuant to an agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.
"CARRIED"
16. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
1250 BYRON AVENUE/1060 RICHMOND ROAD
CITY OF OTTAWA
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
1) Declare the property described as being part of Lots 41, 42 & 43, Byron South, and part of Lots 48 &49, Richmond South, City of Ottawa, surplus to Regional needs;
2) Approve the sale of the property described in Recommendation 1 to Sherbrooke Urban Developments Ltd., for the amount of $225,000.00 pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that has been received.
"CARRIED" with Councillor R.Cantin and M. Meilleur dissenting.
17. USED REFRIGERATORS AND STOVES
EXTENSION OF TENDER 0045-00AA-T1/97
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council approve the extension of the contract award to Aurum Refrigeration & Technical Services Inc. for the provision of used refrigerators and stoves for an additional one year period from 1 January, 1998 to 31 December, 1998 at an estimated cost of $ 526,000.
"CARRIED" with Councillor B. Hill dissenting.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT NO.1
1. HUNT CLUB RAMPS AIRPORT PARKWAY - REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve the following:
WHEREAS the Region awarded a contract to Beaver Road Builders Ltd. on August 15, 1997 subject to a condition subsequent on the dismissal of the bump-up requests under the Environmental Assessment Act with respect to the ramps leading from Hunt Club Road to the Airport Parkway;
AND WHEREAS by letter dated December 5, 1997 from the Minister of the Environment, the remaining bump-up request was dismissed and the award of the contract to Beaver Road Builders Ltd. became unconditional;
AND WHEREAS a delay to 1999 or later in the commencement in the work under the contract would be a breach of the contract likely rendering the Region liable for damages;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation be deleted and replaced with the following:
1. Council direct staff to exclude the north-east ramp from Walkley to the Airport Parkway from the 1998 Capital Budget to be presented to Committee and Council;
2. Council direct staff to prepare the required modification or amendment to the Regional Official Plan to delete the twinning of the Airport Parkway;
3. Council direct staff to include in the 1998 and 1999 Operating and Capital Budgets to be presented to Committee and Council the necessary funds to permit the commencement of pilot light rail, including the north-south link, by December 1, 1999 and staff further be directed to take any steps to achieve this goal, subject to the normal reporting to Committee and Council;
4. Council direct staff to prepare a report to be submitted to Transportation Committee and Council examining reasonable ways of permitting para-transpo vehicles, taxis and dedicated airport passenger vehicles on the Southeast Transitway;
5. Council confirm that the work required under Contract 97-509 with Beaver Road Builders Ltd., being the construction of the ramps from the Hunt Club Road to the Airport Parkway shall proceed.
MOTION NO. 33
Moved by Councillor D. Holmes
Seconded by Councillor C. Doucet
RESOLVED THAT Transportation Committee Report No.1 be amended so that the Doucet/Holmes recommendation (memo dated 15 January, 1998), be substituted for the Transportation Committee recommendation number 5.
The substitution motion reads as follows:
"That Transportation Committee recommend Regional Council delay the construction of the Hunt Club Ramps to the Airport Parkway until six months following the commencement of the pilot rail service."
"Lost" on a division of 13 Nays to 5 Yeas as follows:
NAYS: Councillors Stewart, Loney, Cantin, McGoldrick-Larsen, Hill, Hunter, Kreling, Legendre, Davis, van den Ham, Hume, Bellemare, and Chair Chiarelli….13
YEAS: Councillors Byrne, Meilleur, Doucet, Holmes, and Munter….5
MOTION NO. 34
Moved by Councillor R. van den Ham
Seconded by Councillor P. Hume
RESOLVED THAT Transportation Committee Report No.1, Hunt Club Ramps Airport Parkway, be amended so that a new part be added to recommendation 2, as follows:
2. Council further direct staff to prepare a report to be presented to the appropriate committee(s), summarizing the transportation issues, the planning and development issues related to the Airport Parkway and the affected surrounding areas, and that this report include the potential (negative and positive) ramifications of twinning of the Airport Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT recommendation 3 be deleted and replaced with a new recommendation 3, to read as follows:
3. Council direct staff to include in the 1998 and 1999 Operating and Capital Budgets to be presented to Committee and Council the necessary funds to permit the commencement of pilot light rail (considering the north south link) by 1 December, 1999. Council further direct staff to prepare a report, after thorough consultation with the private sector, summarizing the feasibility of the light rail pilot project, and to identify the preferred option, route, time frame and costs associated with this pilot project. The report to be submitted to Transportation Committee before 1 June, 1998, enabling Council to make an informed decision on light rail and the option to commence a pilot project in 1999.
MOTION NO. 35
Moved by Councillor G. Hunter
Seconded by Councillor R. Cantin
RESOLVED THAT the words "modification or" be removed from recommendation 2 of Transportation Committee Report No.1.
"CARRIED"
Reccomendation 1 was then put to Council and "CARRIED".
Recommendation 2 as amended by Motion 34 (and Motion 35) was put to Council and "CARRIED" on a division of 13 Yeas to 6 Nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Byrne, Stewart, Meilleur, Kreling, Doucet, Legendre,
Davis, Beamish, Holmes, van den Ham, Munter, Bellemare, and Chair Chiarelli….13
NAYS: Councillors Loney, Cantin, McGoldrick-Larsen, Hill, Hunter, and
Hume….6
Recommendation 3 as amended by Motion 34 was put to Council and "CARRIED" with Councillor Holmes dissenting.
Recommendation 4 was put to Council and "CARRIED".
Recommendation 5 was put to Council and "CARRIED" on a division of 14 Yeas to 5 Nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Stewart, Loney, Cantin, McGoldrick-Larsen, Hill, Hunter, Kreling, Legendre, Davis, Beamish, van den Ham, Hume, Bellemare, and Chair Chiarelli….14
NAYS: Councillors Byrne, Meilleur, Doucet, Holmes, and Munter….5
MOTION NO. 36
Moved by Councillor M. McGoldrick-Larsen
Seconded by Councillor A. Munter
RESOLVED THAT with respect to the Recommendations in Transportation Committee Report No. 1, staff include in its report(s) how the region will continue to meet its existing Transportation Master Plan goals for public transit in moving commuters from the West and Southwest, at the same time as accommodating these new directions.
"CARRIED"
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.2
1. PUBLIC APPOINTMENT TO THE OTTAWA-CARLETON POLICE SERVICES BOARD
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the appointment of Elizabeth Buckingham to serve as the Regional Municipality’s public representative on the Ottawa-Carleton Regional Police Services Board, effective immediately.
MOTION NO. 37 TO MOVE IN CAMERA
Moved by Councillor R. van den Ham
Seconded by Councillor W. Byrne
RESOLVED THAT Item 1 of Nominating Committee Report No. 2 be considered In Camera pursuant to subsection 11(1) of the procedure By-Law, as it relates to:
personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff;
"CARRIED"
IN CAMERA SESSION
On a motion by Councillor R. Cantin Council arose from in camera session.
IN OPEN COUNCIL
Nominating Committee Report No.2 was then put to Council and "Carried" with Councillor R. van den Ham dissenting.
MOTION TO ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORTS
MOTION NO. 38
Moved by Councillor J. Legendre
Seconded by Councillor M. Meilleur
RESOLVED THAT Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee Report No.1; Nominating Committee Report No.2 and Transportation Committee Report No.1 be received and adopted, as amended by motion Nos. 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, and 36, with the request to suspend the rules to introduce Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee/ OC Transit Commission Joint Report No.1 being "LOST".
(SEE MOTION NO.27)
"CARRIED" with dissents as recorded on various items.
MOTIONS TO INTRODUCE BY-LAWS
MOTION NO. 39
Moved by Councillor D. Beamish
Seconded by Councillor M. Bellemare
RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be enacted and passed:
By-law 2 of 1998 to authorize the levy of sums required for the repayment of debenture number 98-1 issued in the amount of $20,000.00 to aid in the construction of tile drainage works in the Corporation of the Township of Cumberland.
By-law 3 of 1998 to authorize the levy of sums required for the repayment of debenture numbers 97-12 issued in the amount of $56,300.00 to aid in the construction of tile drainage works in the Corporation of the Township of Cumberland and the Corporation of the Township of West Carleton.
By-law 4 of 1998 to authorize the borrowing of monies not to exceed an amount of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000.00) at any one time in 1998 to meet the current expenditures until levies and other revenues are received.
By-law 5 of 1998 to approve area municipalities by-laws regulating traffic on local streets as follows:
Township of Goulbourn 38-96
77-97
City of Nepean 129-97
"CARRIED"
By-laws enacted and passed.
MOTIONS
MOTION NO. 40
Moved by Councillor R. van den Ham
Seconded by Councillor H. Kreling
RESOLVED THAT the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee be increased to nine(9) members plus the Regional Chair.
"CARRIED" on a division of 14 Yeas to 5 Nays as follows:
YEAS: Councillors Byrne, Stewart, Meilleur, Loney, Cantin, McGoldrick-Larsen,
Hill, Kreling, Legendre, Davis, Holmes, van den Ham,
Bellemare, and Chair Chiarelli....14
NAYS: Councillors Hunter, Doucet, Beamish, Munter, and Hume....5
MOTION NO. 41
Moved by Councillor H. Kreling
Seconded by Councillor M. McGoldrick-Larsen
RESOLVED THAT Councillor Richard Cantin be appointed to the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee.
"CARRIED" with Councillor D. Beamish dissenting.
MOTION NO. 42
Moved by Councillor M. Meilleur
Seconded by Councillor M. McGoldrick-Larsen
RESOLVED THAT Councillor D. Beamish be appointed as a member of the Community Services Committee.
"CARRIED"
NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING)
Moved by Councillor D. Beamish
Seconded by Councillor L. Davis
WHEREAS Council is desirous of placing more emphasis on inquiries to staff through the public forum of Regional Council meetings;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be amended (Section 26, (1) )
by changing the order of the Council Agenda so that the section entitled "Inquiries and Answers" will appear immediately following the section entitled "Petitions".
CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
MOTION NO. 43
Moved by Councillor G. Hunter
Seconded by Chair R. Chiarelli
RESOLVED THAT by-law 6 of 1998 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.
"CARRIED"
By-law enacted and passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
CLERK CHAIR