Committee of the Whole

WITH RESPECT to the December 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

WITH RESPECT to Report 2022CLS.040 (Realty Services), we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.

WITH RESPECT to Report 227-2022-Corporate Services & Long-Term Care-Revenue, we recommend that the 2023 interim tax levy be established at 50% of the 2022 final tax obligation; AND THAT the 2023 interim tax levy be due in two installments, March 1 and May 3; AND THAT the penalty shall be one and one-quarter per cent (1.25%) of the amount in default on the first day immediately following the installment due date for tax installments due in 2023; AND THAT interest shall be one and one-quarter per cent (1.25%) against all amounts that have become due and remain unpaid. Such interest shall be calculated and imposed on the first day of the calendar month; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

WITH RESPECT to Report 220-2022 (City Manager's Office - Strategic Initiatives & Engagement), we recommend that the report be referred back to Administration for further review relative to the following:  potential cost savings (return on investment for position);  metrics, including insurance reductions and claims;  specific corporate examples of small/large preventative risks. AND THAT Administration report back on or before July 2023.

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from General Manager Community Services - Kelly Robertson, dated December 16, 2022, we recommend that the amending resolution be amended by replacing "items 1-4 as outlined in the Memorandum" with "Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment & preliminary geotechnical investigation;"

WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from General Manager Community Services - Kelly Robertson, dated December 16, 2022, we recommend that the resolution be amended by adding the following after paragraph one: "AND THAT Administration report back on March 13, 2022 following the completion of items 1-4 as outlined in the memorandum;"

WITH RESPECT to Outstanding Item 2022-103-CS relative to the Multi Use Indoor Sports Facility, we recommend that City Council remove this item from the Outstanding List as it relates to follow up from the approved project at Chapples Park as alternate direction has been provided; AND THAT Appropriation 41 in the amount of $170,000.00 be approved from the Indoor Turf Reserve Fund to research the facility concept as outlined in this memorandum; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.