Council Meeting

THAT the Agenda be approved as presented.

THAT the Council Minutes dated November 24th, 2020, be accepted as presented.

THAT Council recess at 7:01 p.m. to move into Committee of the Whole prior to resuming with the remainder of the regular Council Meeting in order to finish the business of Council prior to the winter holiday break.

THAT Council return to regular session at 9:52 p.m.

THAT the Council meeting extend beyond 10:00 p.m.

THAT Council receive the Consent Report dated December 8th, 2020: Items from the November 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting: Planning and Protection Interim Control By-law Update (Communication 131135) THAT Council receive the Neighbourhood Character Study by JL Richards and Associates for information purposes; and THAT Council direct staff to undertake the statutory public process to amend Section 4.6 of the Development Permit By-law. Confirmation of Emergency Management Committee Membership (Communication 131136) THAT Council hereby confirms the following appointments to the Carleton Place Emergency Management Committee for 2020: Chair: Pascal Meunier, Director of Protective Services/CEMC; Mayor Doug Black; Diane Smithson CAO; Rob Croth, OPP; Guy Bourgon, Director of Public Works; Graham Patterson, Public Works; Randy Shaw, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital; Travis Mellema, Lanark County Paramedics; Mark Dorman, Public Member; Carleton Place CERV representative; Stephanie Tuffin, Administrative Assistant/Alternate CEMC Dave Joy, Deputy Chief; Matt Anderson, Assistant Chief AND THAT this information be forwarded to the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Ontario. Backyard Chickens (Communication 131137) THAT the Director of Protective Services’ Report regarding backyard chickens dated November 24, 2020 be received as information; and THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law for the regulation and keeping of backyard hens in the Town of Carle

THAT Council authorize staff applying for the exterior repointing repairs on the north and west side of the Town Hall as the Town’s priority under the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Intake of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

THAT Council direct staff to post the Development Charges Background Study and draft By-law on the Town’s website in accordance with the provisions of the Development Charges Act.

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

WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted child care options for nearly every family in our community and has profoundly increased the cost to operate safe child care forcing child care spaces or centres to close. AND WHEREAS Ontario has among the highest average child care fees of any Canadian province and while costs vary regionally for licensed child care, 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 child care has a ripple effect in positive economic benefits resulting in an economic output of $2.27 for every dollar invested in child care; AND WHEREAS the economic recovery of Carleton Place, Lanark County and Ontario is dependent on families having access to safe, reliable, and affordable child care that incorporates early learning principles; AND WHEREAS we are committed to working with the provincial government and child care 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 child care 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 child care and

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 By-law 107-2020 (Animal Control By-law Amendment) be

THAT By-law 107-2020 (Animal Control By-law Amendment) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 108-2020 (Adoption of an Emergency Measures Plan) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 109-2020 (Part Lot Control 1-7 Stokes Drive) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 110-2020 (Part Lot Control 11-19 Stokes Drive) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 111-2020 (Phasing and Deferral Agreement with 1470424 Ontario Inc.) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 112-2020 (Repeal of By-law 32-2020 Waive Interest on Fees, Water Rates and Taxes) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 113-2020 (Authorize an Interim Tax Levy) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 114-2020 (Authorize Fees and Charges for 2021) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 115-2020 (Amendment of the Sign By-law 65-2008, Awnings and Projecting Signs) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 116-2020 (Authorize Insurance and Risk Management Agreement) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 117-2020 (Amend Traffic and Parking By-law 46-2003, Overnight Winter Parking) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT By-law 118-2020 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for December 8th, 2020) be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed.

THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:33 p.m.