Council Meeting

THAT this Council enter into a closed session to discuss: (a) To discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001; (b) To discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and (c) To provide Council with eScribe, Meeting Management Training, pursuant to Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

THAT the presentation by Shawna Cornish, Manager of Recreation and Culture and Amy Caughlin, Library CEO, regarding the Recovery and Re- opening of Municipal Facilities and Programs Plan, be received.

THAT Report COMS-2020-027, Recovery and Re-opening of Municipal Facilities and Programs Plan, be received.

THAT the consent agenda be approved, save and except for items 9.1.3, 9.1.8, 9.1.10, 9.2.3 and 9.2.4.

THAT the minutes of the Planning and Community Affairs Committee meeting held May 11, 2020, be adopted.

THAT the minutes of the Port Perry Business Improvement Area Board meeting held May 12, 2020, be received; and THAT the 2020 BIA levy be reduced by 25% from $113,833 to $84,374.75

THAT the minutes of the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee held May 5, 2020, be received.

THAT Report COMS-2020-029, Virtual Canada Day Celebrations, be received.

THAT Report FIN-2020-012, Review of Operating Expenditure and Revenues as at April 30, 2020, be received.

THAT Correspondence No. 79-20 received from the Town of Whitby regarding the Provincial Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, be received and endorsed.

WHEREAS all businesses have been severely affected by the restrictions of operations during the COVID-19 Crisis; WHEREAS it is anticipated there will be an announcement about a forthcoming “opening at a later date” for eat-in establishments with social distancing consideration in place; WHEREAS if inside service for “eat in” establishments is allowed the number of tables may be restricted per square foot; WHEREAS these distancing restrictions may be in place for a considerable length of time reducing the revenue and viability of the business; WHEREAS it is a possibility that outside restaurant seasonal patios only will be permitted to open also with physical distancing in place; WHEREAS this permission may be given well into the 2020 summer season; WHEREAS the addition of seasonal patios will help to augment the loss of inside seating; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the parking spot fee and Road Occupancy Permit fee for seasonal patios be waived for 2020.

THAT By-Law No. 37-20, confirming the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held Monday, May 25, 2020, be read a First, Second, and Third time and finally passed this 25th day of May, 2020, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT this meeting be adjourned.