Council Briefs, June 6, 2023

Council Briefs, June 6, 2023

Planning & Development Committee

Visitor Information Sign

Committee directed staff to have the Visitor Information sign removed from 2 International Drive, O’Kenny’s Crafts Spirits, with the wiring and concrete base to remain on-site.  Mr. Kenny to provide $1,000 to support the removal.

Community Improvement Plan Request- 259 Pembroke Street East

The Community Improvement Panel recommended to Committee, and Council approved a grant to 259 Pembroke Street East of $5,000.

Asset Naming Policy 

Staff was directed to bring an Asset Naming Policy to a future Council meeting for approval with the existing list of requested street names to be assessed with the presented matrix.

PBIA Art Project Request

Committee approved a request from the PBIA that Shamrock Park and Coronation Park be used to display art for the PBIA Art Project with an encroachment agreement be entered into between the City of Pembroke and the PBIA to permit the gallery on City property. 

Proposed Amendment to Taxi and Limousine By-law

Staff was directed to review and amend the current Taxi and Limousine By-laws to meet minimum requirements while ensuring the safety of the residents.

Proposed Amendment to Site Plan Control By-law

Committee directed staff to amend and present the City Site Plan Control By-law for the June 20, 2023, meeting for approval. 

Proposed Official Olan Amendments 

Committee directed staff to amend the City’s Official Plan and begin the Public Meeting process.

Subdivision Agreement Request for James W. Lapointe Motor Holdings Inc. Subdivision off Boundary Road

Committee directed staff to bring a by-law to Council to transfer two parts to Ottawa River Power Corporation for a hydro easement, to dedicate a part as a public highway, and to bring the Subdivision Agreement to Council at a later date. 

Finance & Administration Committee

PFD Monthly Report May 2023

Committee received the April 26 – May 30, 2023 Pembroke Fire Department Report that outlined the Departments Prevention & Public Education Activities, Employee Recognition, Staff Promotions, Vulnerable Occupancy Inspections and Drills, Emergency Management, EOC/Training Room events, Pembroke Professional Firefighters Association events and Career Firefighter Training for the Month of May 2023.  Pet notification stickers, which notify Firefighters that there are pets inside, can be obtained at the Pembroke Fire Department and the OSPCA. 

By-law to Regulate Recreational Open-Air Burning

Committee directed staff to bring back options regarding opening the permit process to include all properties that meet specific standards and engage the public in consultation.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Update

Committee heard a report from the Chief Administrative Officer on what the City of Pembroke has done and continues to do to ensure all residents and visitors are made to feel safe, included and welcomed.

Council 

Community Living Month Proclamation 

Mayor Gervais proclaimed the month of June 2023 as Seniors’ Month in the City of Pembroke. 

Stroke Awareness Month Proclamation 

Mayor Gervais proclaimed the month of June 2023 as Stroke Awareness Month in the City of Pembroke.

By-law 2023-44- User Fee By-law

Council approved By-law 2023-44 a by-law to establish fees and charges on persons for payment of municipal services, activities, and use of municipal property for the City of Pembroke.