CITY HALL NOVEMBER 15TH, 2010

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1 THE FORTY-FOURTH MEETING OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL NOVEMBER 15TH, :00 p.m. The meeting convened with His Worship, Mayor Cliff Barwick, presiding. ATTENDANCE Members Mayor C. Barwick Alderman B. Aarts Officials W. Graves, City Clerk R. Broadbent, Fire Chief L. Baldwin-Sands M. Carroll, Valleyview Administrator G. Campbell G. Dart, Director, Human Resources H. Chapman W. Day, Director of Finance & City Treasurer D. Warden J. Dewancker, Director, Environmental Services Constable J. Geddes, St. Thomas Police Services Absent Alderman T. Johnston E. Sebestyen, Acting Director of Ontario Works and Social Housing E. Soldo, Manager of Operations and Compliance R. Tucker, Director, Parks & Recreation R. Wheeler, Economic Development Manager D. White, Supervisor of Roads & Transportation THE LORD S PRAYER Alderman Dave Warden CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session was held in Committee Room #204 and the minutes are located at the end of Regular Open Council Business. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST Nil. MINUTES Campbell: THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on November 8th, 2010 be confirmed. DEPUTATIONS Police Services Report Constable J. Geddes, St. Thomas Police Services was in attendance and presented the Police Services Report for the month of October Alderman Chapman reminded the community about the overnight parking ban that was in place for the winter months. Mayor Barwick thanked Constable Geddes for his deputation. Central Community Health Centre Ms. Judith Wiley, Executive Director, Central Community Health Centre was in attendance and presented an overview of the role of the new Community Health Centre in the community. Further, she stated that there had been 400 registered clients in the first four weeks of operation at the health centre.

2 The 44th meeting of the 130th Council - 2 Mayor Barwick thanked Ms. Wiley for her deputation. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Chairman H. Chapman Development Agreement Policies NEW CONCLUDED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - Chairman T. Johnston In the absence of Chairman Johnston, Alderman Aarts chaired the Committee. Water Meter Billing/Reading - AMIVAMI Water Business Case Analysis Installation of Audible Pedestrian Signals NEW Reconstruction of Wellington Street (Elgin Street to Talbot Spur) Under the Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Program - Proposed Amendment of Project Scope - Appendix "A" Motion by Alderman Warden - Baldwin-Sands: THAT: Report ES relating to the Reconstruction of Wellington Street (Elgin Street to Talbot Spur) Under the Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Program - Proposed Amendment of Project Scope be received for information; and further, THAT: The City of St. Thomas forward a request to the Economic Development Division of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for the approval of an extension beyond the March 31, 2011 completion date of the Wellington Street reconstruction project to allow for the completion of the recently approved project scope amendment. CONCLUDED PERSONNEL AND LABOUR RELATIONS COMMITTEE - Chairman G. Campbell NEW CONCLUDED FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE NEW CONCLUDED COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - Chairman D. Warden

3 The 44th meeting of the 130th Council - 3 CASO St. Thomas - Trans Canada Trail Recreation and Leisure Master Plan - Progress Report NEW CONCLUDED PROTECTIVE SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - Chairman B. Aarts Pedestrian Crosswalks Police Building Headquarters Third Avenue Road Extension from Wellington Street to Talbot Street Request for Review of Traffic Signal By-Law - 72 Mandeville Road - Correspondence St. Thomas Transit Service - Transit Operational Review Committee Ross Street Parking Mutual Assistance Agreement - County of Elgin NEW Fire Report for September and October Appendix "B" Warden: THAT: Report FD relating to the Fire Report for September and October 2010 be received for information. CONCLUDED SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - Chairman L. Baldwin-Sands Valleyview Home - Request for Proposal - Hairdressing Services NEW CONCLUDED REPORTS PENDING COUNCIL Council reconvened into regular session. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Planning and Development Committee - Chairman H. Chapman Environmental Services Committee - Chairman T. Johnston

4 The 44th meeting of the 130th Council - 4 Personnel and Labour Relations Committee - Chairman G. Campbell Finance and Administration Committee Community Services Committee - Chairman D. Warden Protective Services and Transportation Committee - Chairman B. Aarts Social Services Committee - Chairman L. Baldwin-Sands Motion by Alderman Warden - Chapman: THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be con?rmed, ratified and adopted. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The Tenth Report of the 2010 Site Plan Control Committee - Appendix "C" Motion by Alderman Chapman - THAT: Clauses l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Tenth Report of the Site Plan Control Committee be adopted. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System - Notice of Rate Increase Motion by Alderman Campbell - THAT: The letter received from Rick Brown, Financial Manager, Elgin Area Water Supply System regarding water rate changes effective January 1, 2011 be referred to the Environmental Services Department. Great Lakes International Air Show - Request to Use Airport Lands - June 24th - 26th, 2011 THAT: The letter from Hugh Shields, Executive Director, Great Lakes International Air Show, requesting the use of the St. Thomas Municipal Airport for an air show being proposed for June 24th - 26th, 2011 be received; and further, THAT: The Great Lakes International Air Show event be forwarded to the Special Events Committee; and further, THAT: The Great Lakes International Air Show event be approved, in principle, subject to a report from the Airport Superintendent. Injasuti Developments - Proposed Solar Facilities - Public Meeting Notice of a public meeting to take place on January 6th, 2011 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the County of Elgin, 450 Sunset Drive, was received from MHBC Planning on behalf of Injasuti Developments regarding two proposed solar farms at and Fruit Ridge Line.

5 The 44th meeting of the 130th Council - 5 Municipal Taxpayer Advocacy Group - Hydro Rates - Resolution An was received from Ade Olumide, Municipal Taxpayer Advocacy Group requesting support for a resolution regarding Hydro rates. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Notice Mailing A letter was received from Dan Mathieson, Chair, MPAC Board of Directors regarding Property Assessment Notices to be mailed to property taxpayers in November Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Rental Unit Electricity Metering A letter was received from Rick Bartolucci, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding electricity metering in residential rental units. Ministry of Tourism and Culture - Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists A letter was received from Chris Schiller, Manager, Culture Services Unit, Ministry of Tourism and Culture regarding the implementation of new standards and guidelines for consulting archaeologists. Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs - Labour Relations Seminar A letter was received from Tim Beckett, President, Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs regarding the Hicks Morley Labour Relations Seminar and the Pre-Seminar Media Relations Workshop being held in Toronto from January 18th to 20th, Association of Municipalities of Ontario Ontario West Municipal Conference December 8th - 9th, 2010 Correspondence was received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding the 2010 Ontario West Municipal Conference to be held from December 8th to 9th, 2010 in London. Guinness World Book of Records - The Cocomotive The City Clerk advised the members that the City had been recognized in the 2011 edition of the Guinness World Book of Records for the largest cup of hot chocolate that had been developed for the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. NEW Alderman Aarts - Address to Council Alderman Aarts expressed his appreciation for the efforts of both Council and staff during his seven years in office and he thanked everyone in the City for their support. Alderman Warden expressed appreciation to Alderman Aarts and wished him full enjoyment during the years ahead. Mayor Barwick - Final Council Address Mayor Barwick recapped his 23 years of service as an elected of?cial in the City and that he had enjoyed the professional help and courtesies shown by staff throughout his service. Further, he commented on the commitment required to hold public office and the role of head of Council and his respect for that office. Mayor Barwick thanked his colleagues on Council and he complimented them for their conduct within Council Chambers. Alderman Chapman thanked Mayor Barwick for his years of service and she wished him all the best in the days ahead.

6 The 44th meeting of the 130th Council - 6 Alderman Warden stated that the Mayor would be leaving office with dignity and that while politicians come and go, friends remain friends forever. Alderman Campbell commended both Alderman Aarts and Mayor Barwick for their achievements in public life and stated that while there were times when there were differences in opinions, each individual worked hard for that they believed was right for the citizens of St. Thomas. BY LAWS THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 15th day of November, A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain document between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and St. Thomas Energy Inc. (amended and restructured promissory note) 3. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Prespa Sales & Rentals Limited. (Amend Agreement File No. SPC Sunset Drive - - Commercial Plaza) 4. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Prespa Sales & Rentals Limited. (Amend Agreement File No. SPC Curtis Street - Commercial Plaza) 5. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Catfish Creek Tropical Fish Hatchery Inc. (File No.2 SPC Progress Drive - Tropical Fish Hatchery) 6. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and A. N. Trad s Furniture Ltd. (File No.2 SPC Talbot Street - Furniture Sales Business) 7. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Doug. Tarry Limited. (Subdivision File No.2 34T Orchard Park Development Area 30 Lots for single - - detached residential use & Block 31 for future residential use) 8. A by-law to amend By-Law 45-89, being the Traffic By-Law for the City of St. Thomas. (All- Way Stop, northbound on Penhale Avenue and eastbound and westbound on Raven Avenue) First and Second Readings THAT2 The by-laws be now read a first time, referred to Council in Committee of the Whole and read a second time. Alderman Warden was appointed Chairman of Council in Committee of the Whole and conducted the second reading of the by-laws. On motion duly moved and seconded, the Chairman was ordered to report on the passing of the by-laws. The Chairman reported as ordered and the Mayor resumed the Chair.

7 The 44th meeting of the 130th Council - 7 Third Reading THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 15th day of November, (B/L ) 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and af?x the Seal of the Corporation to a certain document between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and St. Thomas Energy Inc. (amended and restructured promissory note) (B/L ) 3. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and af?x the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Prespa Sales & Rentals Limited. (Amend Agreement File No. SPC Sunset Drive - - Commercial Plaza) (B/L ) (A/G ) 4. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and af?x the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Prespa Sales & Rentals Limited. (Amend Agreement File No. SPC Curtis Street Commercial Plaza) (B/L ) (A/G ) 5. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and af?x the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Cat?sh Creek Tropical Fish Hatchery Inc. (File No.2 SPC Progress Drive - Tropical Fish Hatchery) (B/L ) (A/G ) 6. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and af?x the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and A. N. Trad s Furniture Ltd. (File No.2 SPC Talbot Street Furniture Sales Business) (B/L ) (A/G ) 7. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and af?x the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Doug. Tarry Limited. (Subdivision File No.2 34T Orchard Park Development Area 30 Lots for single - - detached residential use & Block 31 for future residential use) (B/L ) (A/G ) 8. A by-law to amend By-Law 45-89, being the Traffic By-Law for the City of St. Thomas. (All- Way Stop, northbound on Penhale Avenue and eastbound and westbound on Raven Avenue) (B/L ) PUBLIC NOTICE Project Scope Adjustment - Transit Vehicles Public notice was provided that Administration intends to introduce a report at the December 20, 2010 meeting requesting approval of a project scope change related to the purchase of an additional transit vehicle in NOTICES OF MOTION CLOSED SESSION Motion by Alderman Aarts - Campbell:

8 The 44th meeting of the 130th Council - 8 THAT: This meeting be closed to deal with a matter that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, a labour relations matter and a matter protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. OPEN SESSION Motion by Alderman Aarts - Campbell: THAT: We do now rise from Closed Session. (6:33 p.m.) ADJOURNMENT Motion by Alderman Aarts - Warden: THAT: We do now adjourn. (7:45 p.m.)