Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Christian Heritage Month Committee delegation from Reverend Wayne A Lewis and Leo Asirvatham for information.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the December 6, 2023 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2023- 045 for information; and That Council provide staff direction on whether to contribute additional funds at this time.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2023- 046 for information; and That Council direct staff to amend the 2024 Council calendar to reflect the Council meeting date change from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PW2023- 046 for information; and That Council direct staff to sign the Product Care Association of Canada - Municipality Lighting Materials Services Agreement.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report HR2023- 024 for information; and That Council approve the renewal of the Health and Safety Policy #33A for the 2023-2024 period; and That the Mayor sign the Health and Safety Policy Statement for the 2023-2024 period.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report EDO2023-005 for information; and That Council approve the new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application form; and That Council approve an amendment to the Community Improvement Plan so that the Maximum for the “Buildings & Land Improvement Grant” be limited to $12,000; and That Council approve an amendment to the Community Improvement Plan so that the Maximum for the “Housing Rehabilitation and Conversion Grant” be limited to $12,000; and That Council approve an amendment to the Community Improvement Plan so that residential properties be eligible for the Housing Rehabilitation and Conversion grant.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2023- 054 as information; and That Council consider By-law 2023-114 to implement conditions of consent file B10-23 applicable to the lands municipally known as at 312621 Highway 6.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2023-114 being a by- law to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002, entitled the "Township of Southgate Zoning By-law" be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2023- 055 as information; and That Council consider By-law 2023-115 to rezone the subject lands to permit an On Farm Diversified (Dry Industrial) Use of up to 750m square meters floor area with outside storage not to exceed 500 square meters, and that the proposed use be subject to site plan control as required by the Township official plan.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2023-115 being a by- law to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002, entitled the "Township of Southgate Zoning By-law" be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Whereas the downtown of Dundalk is an ongoing concern of the municipality, its residents and Community groups; and Whereas the Township and staff have done its best through the Strategic Plan and Community Improvement Plan for improvements; and Whereas outside investors are major players in both residential and more importantly commercial properties; and Whereas because of this face many buildings are left vacant to the point of dereliction; and Whereas the Township has removed the vacancy tax rebate and other cities and municipalities are adding 1-2% levies over and above the standard tax rates to vacant buildings, both residential and commercial; Now therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to research the feasibility of a 1-2% additional levy for vacant commercial and residential properties, before the end of 2024, and if legal and applicable to place all monies received from 2024 levies and beyond to be applied to the Economic Development budget line as reserves or to be specifically earmarked for Downtown revitalization.

Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated December 20, 2023 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Correspondence consent agenda dated December 20, 2023 as information.

Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated December 20, 2023 as information.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2023-116 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on December 20, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 2:49PM.