Special Committee of the Whole Minutes

6:00 p.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor Black,
  • Deputy Mayor Redmond,
  • Councillor Seccaspina,
  • Councillor Randell,
  • Councillor Tennant,
  • Councillor Atkinson,
  • and Wes Parsons
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Diane Smithson, CAO,
  • Stacey Blair, Clerk,
  • and Trisa McConkey, Treasurer

The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Mayor Black
    Seconded by:Councillor Tennant

    THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED

Andrew Grunda, a consultant with Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. made a presentation regarding the final policy considerations prior to the adoption of the proposed Development Charges By-Law.  Following the presentation, members of the Committee were given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss which non-statutory exemptions should be included in the upcoming By-Law.  The possible non-statutory exemptions reviewed included industrial and institutional development, residential development in the Downtown District, Strategic Properties, as well as affordable housing.  It was agreed that most of these concerns would be best addressed through the development of a Community Improvement Plan.  Following the discussion, the proposed motion was passed.

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Mayor Black

    THAT the proposed Development Charges By-law include a non-statutory exemption for affordable housing as determined by a forthcoming municipal policy yet to be approved.

    CARRIED, BY LAW PREPARED
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Tennant
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

    CARRIED
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