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Council
October 25, 2021
What was decided (12 motions)
10 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Kitras. THAT the minutes from the June 30, 2021 Public Meeting under the Planning Act - Committee of the Whole be referred to staff for investigation.
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the report from the Committee of the Whole dated October 4, 2021 be approved as follows: 1. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the inclusion of the 10-Year Capital Forecast as outlined in report COR2021- 63 dated October 4, 2021 in the Draft 2022 Budget. 2. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive this report on the Township's Staffing Strategy, as outlined in CAO2021-010 dated October 4th, 2021 as information. 3. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to include the 2022 Proposed Staffing positions, as outlined in report CAO2021-10 dated October 4, 2021 in the 2022 Draft Budget.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
Foster. Page 5 of 10 Council Minutes October 25, 2021 THAT Council of the Township of Centre Wellington refer consideration of the Community Planning Permit System back to the Healthy Growth Advisory Committee and staff for: • consultation with the public within 30 to 60 days • at least one official stakeholder meeting with economic and housing disadvantage people and/or advocate group representing them • these initiatives come back to Council with the provision to ensure as stated in our Strategic Plan 2019 to 2022 on Healthy Growth, future developments using these initiatives will provide at least 30% of new development in the price range of $750 to $1,000 for rent or mortgage with utilities.
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Bob
Defeated
Kitras. THAT Council refer the Community Planning Permit System back to staff until Council has received and approved the following: • comprehensive growth strategy • master plan to protect cultural heritage landscapes & resources • urban design guidelines
Moved by Councillor Bob Foster, seconded by Councillor Stephen
Defeated
VanLeeuwen. THAT Council directs staff, in consultation with the Healthy Growth Committee, to review and make recommendations regarding updating the current “C2- Highway Commercial” zoning regulations to reduce barriers and to focus on increasing the supply of attainable housing in the Township; AND THAT Council directs staff, in consultation with the Healthy Growth Committee, to report back on the merits of implementing a Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) to streamline the planning approval process with a focus on increasing the supply of attainable housing in the Township.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Steven
Carried
MacRae. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves rezoning application RZ06/21 and that the appropriate zoning by-law amendment be given three readings.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
MacRae. Page 7 of 10 Council Minutes October 25, 2021 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approves rezoning application RZ07/21 and that the appropriate zoning by-law amendment be given three readings.
Moved by Councillor Kirk McElwain, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
McElwain. THAT Council direct staff to include an investigation of parking solution for Downtown residents and the possibility of a fee as part of the extension of the downtown pilot parking program.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Kirk
Carried
Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington directs staff to extend the downtown parking pilot program and contract with Alpha Parking Solutions for the spring/summer/fall of 2022.
Moved by Councillor Ian MacRae, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
Dunsmore. Page 8 of 10 Council Minutes October 25, 2021 THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington direct staff to proceed with the Neighbourhood Wellness & Connectivity Grant program, which will launch on January 4, 2022
Moved by Councillor Stephen Kitras, seconded by Councillor Neil
Carried
MacRae. THAT By-laws 2021-50 through 2021-52 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Ian
Carried
VanLeeuwen. THAT By-law 2021-53 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held October 25, 2021 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.
Moved by Councillor Neil Dunsmore, seconded by Councillor Steven