Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held on June 3, 2019 be adopted as printed.

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario unilaterally cancelled a planned two cent incremental increase of gas tax transfers to municipalities; AND WHEREAS transit systems will not be able to meet the needs of Ontarian commuters if they do not have operational funding to provide convenient, affordable and reliable services; AND WHEREAS the dedicated Gas Tax for Public Transportation Program has, since its inception in 2004, become an irreplaceable source of capital and operational funding that Ontario transit systems of all sizes count on the serve their communities; AND WHEREAS transit systems have, since the program became permanent in 2014, experienced year-over-year ridership increases as a result of service level improvements; AND WHEREAS Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit provides a vital transportation service for the vulnerable residents of our municipality; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine request that the Government of Ontario continue to support transit systems across the province, recognizing the economic, environmental, and social benefits of public transit investments; AND FURTHER THAT Council request that the Government of Ontario make evidence-based decisions when considering the effectiveness of current gas tax transfers to municipalities in growing transit ridership across Ontario; AND FURTHER THAT the Government of Ontario preserve and continue existing gas tax transfers to municipalities as a de

THAT the “2019 Taxation Amendment (1) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2019 - 087

THAT the “Township of Bruce Historical Society Storage Agreement (2019) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2019 - 088

THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole and upon completion return to Council.

THAT Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated Monday, June 17, 2019 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

THAT the “O’Malley Homes (Waterloo) Inc. ( 879 Princes Street Site Plan Agreement By-law ” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2019 - 089.

WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine passed By-law No. 2019 - 089 approving the Site Plan Agreement with O’Malley Homes (Waterloo) Inc. at Part Lot 4, Plan 257 Part 1 3R7732; Kincardine and Part Lot 4, Plan 257 Part 2 3R-7732; Kincardine NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the condominium exemption request as outlined in Report Planning-2019-26; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute all required documentation on behalf of the Municipality.

THAT Council receive staff report CAO 2019-11 and the attached Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan for information purposes.

THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine approve the 2018 Audited Financial Statements as audited by KPMG LLP.

THAT Council move into closed meeting for the purpose of considering advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (legal matter), pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended; AND FURTHER THAT Council return to regular open meeting upon completion.

THAT the By-law to Confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of Monday, June 17, 2019 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2019 - 090.

THAT this Council adjourn at 6:13 p.m.