Council Meeting

That November 25, 2023, be proclaimed as "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women"; and That the Cupola at City Hall be lit up on November 25, 2023, to honour International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

That the agenda dated October 24, 2023, be confirmed, as amended.

That items 7.1 and 7.4 be approved, as presented.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2023-162 BE RECEIVED; That the 2024 Proposed User Fees and Charges schedules attached as Appendices A to S of Corporate Services Report 2023-162 BE APPROVED; That the draft by-law attached as Appendix T of Corporate Services Report 2023-162 be approved.

That items 9.1 and 9.2 be approved, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

That item 10.1 be received for information.

That Public Works Department Report 2023-217 be received and; That Council direct the Director of Public Works to proceed with replacing the Pleasant Beach Road retaining wall.

That Development and Legislative Services Department Report 2023-212 be received; and That the Chief Planner be directed to investigate the heritage significance of the properties that have shown interest in designation as well as properties ranked 10 on the Heritage Register Ranking List. That the Chief Planner be directed to send a letter to the owner of each property on the Heritage Registry who have not yet been contacted, being the properties on the Heritage Registry ranked six or less, informing them that their property is listed on the Heritage Registry.

That Corporate Services Department Report 2023-189 be received; and That the City Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer be appointed to provide Civil Marriage Solemnization services starting in January 2024 for an interim period of one (1) year, and that a report reviewing the service be prepared for Council's consideration in 2025; and That 2024 Fees and Charges By-law include a $250.00 fee for the provision of a civil marriage ceremony (during office hours at City Hall), $300.00 fee if held at City Hall outside of regular business hours and $365.00 if held off-site.

That items 20.1 and 20.2 be approved, as presented.

That items 21.1 and 21.5 be enacted, as amended.