CoW

THAT the agenda be accepted as amended: Additions: Permission for Erin Lee, Executive Director of Lanark County Interval House to speak to agenda item 6 i. Sidewalk Art (Communication 132009); and Consideration of a second suggested motion under 7. New / Other Business regarding Alternate Overnight Parking

THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated November 24th and December 1st, be accepted as presented.

THAT Council hereby approves the updated Emergency Plan for 2020; and THAT this information be forwarded to the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Ontario.

THAT the Director of Protective Services’ Report on the activities of the Ocean Wave Fire Company (OWFC) and By-law Enforcement services for the months of October and November 2020 be accepted as information.

THAT the awning and projecting sign provisions of Sign By-Law 65-2008 be amended as outlined in the Chief Building Official’s report dated December 8, 2020.

THAT Council pass a comprehensive housekeeping by-law amending the text and Schedule A of the Development Permit By-law 15-2015.

THAT Council awards the Request for Proposal for insurance coverage and risk management services to Frank Cowan Company with McDougall Insurance & Financial as broker for the period January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2022 in the amount of $334,039.76 including non-refundable PST; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to enter into agreements as required for the placement of insurance services; and THAT Council authorizes an addition to the draft 2021 budget of $28,839 to be funded from the Insurance and Water/Sewer reserves.

THAT Council approve the Childcare 2021 Budget-Option #1 as presented by the Treasurer; and THAT further changes to Health Unit restrictions and/or Ministry guidelines be reviewed by staff immediately and a report prepared for Council’s consideration outlining the impact to the Childcare budget.

THAT the proposed Childcare fees as presented be approved based on a 2% increase effective February 1, 2021; and THAT the necessary by-law to enact the fees be forwarded to Council for approval.

THAT Council approve the allocation of a Community Enrichment Grant to the Carleton Place Christmas Basket Program in the amount of $1,500.00.

THAT Council authorizes the CAO to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Interval House regarding winter maintenance of the sidewalk area in front of the As Good As New location due to the installation of the sidewalk art.

THAT Council direct staff to proceed with Option 1 as outlined in the report prepared by the Director of Public Works dated December 08, 2020, in regard to the collection of curbside waste.

THAT staff be directed to prepare a report regarding alternate overnight parking during the winter parking restrictions.

THAT Council direct staff to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law 46-2003 to accommodate overnight winter parking in five (5) Town parking lots as outlined in the report prepared by the Director of Public Works dated December 08, 2020 including the Centennial Parking Lot.

WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted childcare options for nearly every family in our community and has profoundly increased the cost to operate safe childcare forcing childcare spaces or centres to close; and WHEREAS Ontario has among the highest average childcare fees of any Canadian province and while costs vary regionally for licensed childcare, families are paying between $9,000 and $20,000+ per year for each child and these costs continue to rise steadily which makes passing the associated COVID-19 costs to families not possible; and WHEREAS a 2012 study identified that in Ontario, public investment in the early years and childcare has a ripple effect in positive economic benefits resulting in an economic output of $2.27 for every dollar invested in childcare; and WHEREAS the economic recovery of Carleton Place, Lanark County and Ontario is dependent on families having access to safe, reliable, and affordable childcare that incorporates early learning principles; and WHEREAS we are committed to working with the provincial government and childcare service mangers to deliver positive and affordable options for our families; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Carleton Place request the Government of Ontario: prioritize children and childcare as part of its overall post-pandemic recovery plan; develop, adequately fund and release publicly a comprehensive plan that can support facilities through the provision of licensed childcare and early learni

THAT the Parks and Recreation Committee minutes dated November 30, 2020 be received.

THAT the Carleton Place Canadians be exempt from paying for non-renewals of advertising spaces for the period of September 1, 2020 until August 31, 2021.

THAT the Information Listing dated December 8th, 2020, be received as information

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:47 p.m.