Committee of the Whole

THAT the purpose of the Committee of the Whole - Closed Session meeting on October 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. be amended by adding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

With respect to the October 5, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

With Respect to the memorandum from Cory Halvorsen, Manager – Parks and Open Spaces dated September 25, 2020, we recommend that the recommendation from the March 2, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting relative to Report No. R 23/2020 be amended to delete “in 2020” from paragraph one; AND THAT “subject to the outcome of the Program and Service Review” be deleted from the second paragraph.

With respect to the recommendation in Report No. R 23/2020 (Infrastructure & Operations - Parks and Open Spaces), we recommend that the following be added to the recommendation after PAGE 5 OF 8 Committee of the Whole – October 5, 2020 paragraph 3, “AND THAT $130,000 of Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund from 2018 be allocated for facility upgrades of the Conservatory subject to approval of the 2021 Tax Supported Capital Budget;’

With respect to Report No. R 23/2020 we recommend that Administration proceed with the replacement of the existing Seasonal Cold Frame Greenhouse; AND THAT development of tender documents for the replacement of the Production Greenhouses proceed immediately and funds required for the replacement be included in the 2021 Capital Budget for consideration; AND THAT Administration report back to Council with renewal options for the Centennial Botanical Conservatory (Tropical Display House and Wings) at the current site location and in alignment with the extended services opportunities including a multi-purpose room, educational programming, and a coffee bar; AND THAT $130,000 of Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund from 2018 be allocated for facility upgrades of the Conservatory subject to approval of the 2021 Tax Supported Capital Budget; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documentation.

With respect to Report No. R 117/2020 (Infrastructure and Operations - Central Support), we recommend that a school crossing be established at Parkway Drive; AND THAT a school crossing be permanently removed at Victoria Avenue and James Street; PAGE 6 OF 8 Committee of the Whole – October 5, 2020 AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.

PAGE 7 OF 8 Committee of the Whole – October 5, 2020 THAT a Committee of the Whole – Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information relative to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.