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Administrative Policies Committee meeting from June 13, 2019. For the full meeting agenda visit http://bit.ly/31HXO4n
A
The
first
thing
we
need
to
do
is
have
a
public
meeting
as
a
statutory
for
the
item
for
the
tax
write-offs
pursuant
to
sections
357
and
358
58
of
the
Municipal
Act,
and
that
is
an
opportunity
for
members
of
the
public
of
the
affected
properties
to
get
their
comments
on
the
record
at
this
time,
so
I'm
opening
that
public
meeting.
Now,
if
you.
A
Yes,
so
this
section,
if
there
are
members
of
the
public
that
are
not
in
exhibit
a
they're,
not
permitted
to
speak
into
the
statutory
public
meeting,
but
when
the
item
of
business
comes
up
in
the
agenda,
any
member
of
the
public
is
permitted
speak.
So
this
this
statutory
meeting
is
only
for
the
ones
who
are
affected
by
the
violets
l.
Is
there
anyone
here
affected
by
listed
in
schedule
a
that
wishes
to
speak?
A
Seeing
none
I
will
then
close.
The
public
meeting
for
the
tax
write-offs,
pursuant
to
section
three
5758
of
the
Municipal
Act
and,
like
I,
said
it
will
be
coming
up
in
the
agenda
and
at
that
point
we
will
take
comments
from
members
of
the
public
and
from
the
committee.
So
now
we
call
the
regular
meeting
to
order
and
we
need
to
approve
the
agenda.
You'll
notice
in
the
agenda
there's
several
items.
C
A
Yes,
the
clerk
is
telling
me
that
the
order
of
the
business
items
is
is
always
the
same
and
and
published
I
would
suggest.
If
we
want
to
make
that
change,
we
we
should
probably
make
it
a
permanent
change
and
and
discuss
it
with
staff
so
that
it
comes
up
like
that
printed.
That
way,
and
then
members
of
public
know
that
it's
different
in.
B
A
A
A
A
A
I'm
told
there
will
be
a
presentation
from
staff
for
one
of
the
items
in
the
agenda
and
it
will
come
at
when
that
item
comes
up
when
staff
introduced
the
item.
That's
when
they'll
make
the
presentation,
so
no
formal
briefings
so
we're
right
into
business.
Business
8a
is
the
aforementioned
tax.
Write-Offs
pursuant
to
the
Mis,
will
act.
It's
a
report
from
the
city
treasurer
and
the
CFO
and
you'll
see
a
recommendation
in
the
package
and
will
last
for
staff
to
introduce
the
item.
D
Thank
you
through
your
mister
chairs,
so
the
report
before
you
tonight
for
the
tax
write-offs
is
looking
for
approval
for
tax
write-offs,
a
total
of
about
$60,000,
of
which
the
municipal
share
is
about
forty
five
thousand.
The
reasons
are
listed
in
the
report
where,
where
it's
eligible
for
tax
write-off
and
also
in
Appendix
A,
gives
you
more
detail
on
each
of
the
properties.
A
A
E
Go
ahead:
Thank,
You
mr.
chair
and
after
the
report
and
presentation
just
for
briefly
on
wondering
appeal
to
explain
that
more
on
the
trends
of
this
particular
item
is.
It
does
appear
on
this
committee's
business
right
where
we
say
on
a
quarter
to
quarter
basis
and
a
year-to-year
basis,
because
we're
dealing
with
it
regularly
right
and
I'm
just
wondering
if
there
are
any
patterns
that
you've
analyzed
and
that
you
may
want
to
explain
to
the
committee.
Thank
you.
A
D
You
through
you,
mr.
chair,
so
I,
think
just
to
say
so.
This
is
a
recurring
report.
It's
part
of
normal
operations
to
have
these
right
offs
in
terms
of
the
frequency
of
coming
to
the
committee.
It
really
does
depend
on
the
applications
that
come
in
and
the
timing
of
them
going
through
impact
as
well,
because
a
municipal
property
assessment
corporation
also
has
to
review
and
approve
the
write-off
from
an
assessment
standpoint.
A
Great
thanks
a
lot
so
there's
recommendation.
We
need
it
moved
and
seconded
to
put
it
on
the
floor.
Members
of
the
committee
spelled
second
by
councillor
Hill,
so
the
recommendation
sort
of
passed
we
would
be
recommending,
as
the
committee
would
be,
recommending
to
council
that
council
approved
the
cancellation
reduction
or
refund
of
taxes
pursuant
to
applications
made
under
sections.
A
357
358
administer
one
totaling,
sixty
thousand
nine
hundred
and
four
dollars
and
eighty
one
sense
of
which
45
thousand
six
hundred
seventy
dollars
and
61
cents
is
the
city's
portion
and
the
amount
charged
back
to
the
school
boards
and
downtown
Kingston
BIA
are
fourteen
thousand
seven
$1.04
for
school
boards
and
533
16
for
the
DBIA
respectively.
As
listed
in
Exhibit
A
attached
to
report
number
ap
1901
zero.
That's
the
recommendation!
It's
been
moved
and
seconded.
Are
there
any
comments
from
a
member
of
the
committee.
A
Seeing
none
I
will
call
the
vote
on
this
recommendation,
all
those
in
favor
opposed
and
that
carries.
Thank
you
very
much.
Next
item
of
business
is
8b.
The
2018
audited
financial
statements.
This
is
also
under
the
city.
Treasurer
and
you've
got
there
her
report
and
there's
a
recommendation.
There
were
two
clauses
and
I'll
allow
her
to
introduce
the
item.
D
Thank
you
through
chair,
so
I
thought
I
would
start
off
tonight
and
just
do
some
highlights
of
the
the
financial
statements.
You've
had
them
to
review
and
I'm
sure
you've
read
them
from
cover
to
cover,
but
I
will
just
touch
base
on
a
few
things
that
I
want
to
bring
to
the
committee's
attention
and
then
I'll
turn
it
over
to
representatives
from
KPMG
tonight
to
go
over
the
audit
findings
report.
But
I
will
just
take
this
opportunity
just
to
introduce
the
two
folks
beside
me.
D
Who
is
the
office
managing
partner
at
KPMG
and
and
Laurie
Hubert
Hubert,
who
you're
used
to
seeing
sitting
here
actually
I
believe
is
in
Miami
this
week
and
so
Simon
has
offered
to
to
City,
and
so
we
told
him
we'd
ask
him
lots
of
hard
questions
while
he
was
here
so
I
will
be
turning
it
over
to
her
back
in
a
few
minutes.
So
the
the
financial
statements
that
are
in
front
of
you,
the
first
thing
I
just
want
to
mention.
D
So
these
are
consolidated
statements
so
they're
more
than
just
the
city
of
Kingston
and
note
1
in
the
statements
outlines
the
agencies
that
are
also
consolidated.
So
they
include
the
library
to
the
downtown
Business
Association,
the
housing
corporation
public
health,
as
well
as
the
utility
entities,
are
included
in
that
the
one
thing
that
has
changed
this
year
and
you'll
see.
There's
a
note,
I
believe
it's
no
22.
The
financial
statements
talks
about
us
now,
consolidating
townhomes
Kingston.
D
So
as
a
result
of
the
changes
to
the
governance
where
it's
now
under
the
service
manager
under
the
city
of
Kingston
and
some
of
the
administrative
models
working
with
the
auditors,
we
determined
that
we
do
need
to
start
consolidating
it.
So
those
operations
have
been
included
in
the
in
consolidating
the
financial
statements
and
reported
retroactive
Lee.
D
So
this
represents
the
the
resources,
the
economic
resources
that
are
controlled
by
the
city
and
it's
our
financial
position
at
that
specific
point
in
time.
So
at
December,
31st
2018,
you
will
notice
and
I
just
want
to
point
out.
The
very
first
line
are
cash
and
short-term
investments
you'll
see
quite
an
increase
there,
but
you'll
also
see
farther
down
a
decrease
in
the
long-term
investments.
So,
overall
that
cash
position
has
increased,
but
we
have
moved
to
a
bit
of
a
different
strategy
with
some
of
our
shorter
term
monies.
D
Half
of
that
has
been
improved
collections,
so
we
are
seeing
some
some
positive
results
in
terms
of
our
collections
over
the
last
year.
The
allowance
that
I
spoke
of
earlier
with
respect
to
the
write-offs
is
netted
off
of
that
as
well,
and
we
have
increased
the
allowance
over
the
last
couple
years.
As
the
committee
will
remember,
with
respect
to
some
of
the
appeals
that
we
have
outstanding,
particularly
on
some
of
our
bigger
retail
properties,
and
so
that
also
has
drawn
it
down-
and
that's
probably
part-
that's
about
half
of
the
rest
of
that
difference.
D
So
the
other
thing
that
just
in
the
liabilities
you'll
see
there
is
an
increase
in
the
temporary
loans.
This
is
our
construction
financing
for
any
of
our
projects
that
we're
depth
funding
and
so
in
that
is
for
projects
in
term
financing
for
projects
like
the
Central
Library,
the
airport
expansion,
a
big
part
of
it
is
the
Cataraqui
Bay
plant
sewer
plant,
and
so
that's
temporary
loans.
D
That
eventually
will
either
be
paid
back
or
turn
into
into
long
term
debt
and
then
down
in
the
long
term
abilities
you
can
see
that
we've
gone
down
about
16
million
dollars.
That
represents
our
principle
repayment
for
the
year,
so
we
paid
off
about
16
million
dollars.
That
number
includes
about
one
third
of
that
debt
is
utility
related,
so
paid
for
through
rates
and
there's
also
a
small
amount
and
you'll
see.
You
can
see
that
in
the
note
11
that
relates
to
the
agencies
that
we
are
consolidating,
so
they
also
have
some
long-term
debt.
D
So
finally,
just
moving
down
you'll
see
the
the
net
financial
debt
number,
and
this
number
basically
represents
the
city's
future
revenue
requirements.
So
this
is
the
future
revenues
that
we're
going
to
need
to
pay
off
past
transactions
and
events.
The
reason
that's
in
a
negative
is
because
we
have
our
long
term
liabilities
above
the
line,
but
we
issue
debt
on
capital
assets
and
the
debt
side
of
it
is
below
the
line.
D
So
this
is
our
annual
surplus
and
you'll
see
again
balances
down
at
the
bottom
to
the
the
1.4
million
of
municipal
equity.
We
do
show
budgets
here.
These
budgets
are
a
little
different
from
the
budgets
that
council
approves.
We
have
to
include
the
agency
budgets
within
here,
and
we
also
have
some
piece
AB
adjustments.
That
council
also
proves
as
part
of
budget
so
they're.
D
Actually
so,
for
instance,
council
does
not
approve
budget
for
depreciation
on
our
assets,
but
it's
included
in
here
as
a
budget
adjustment,
because
it's
also
in
the
actuals
then
I'd
like
to
take
you
to
what
I
think
is.
Probably
the
most
important
statement
is
on
page
8,
which
is
the
consolidated
schedule
of
municipal
equity.
D
So
this
is
the
the
city
net
resources
both
are
financial
resources,
as
well
as
our
capital
assets.
They
can
be
used
to
provide
future
services,
and
so
this
is
that
1.4
billion
of
net
equity
amount,
and
you
can
see
it
split
into
a
number
of
components.
So
the
first
section,
which
is
the
current
fund
surplus
deficit.
This
is
the
actual
surplus
that
we
would
have
reported
to
you
on
the
queue
for
operating
report
that
came
to
council
on
June,
the
4th.
So
if
you
look
back
to
that
report,
you
will
see
those
surpluses.
D
The
general
operating
as
well
as
the
water,
sewer
and
gas
are
referenced
in
that
q4
report,
so
those
match
to
what
I
would
call
our
cash
surplus
position.
The
next
part
of
our
equity
is
the
investment
we
have
in
our
tangible
capital
assets,
and
so
you
can
see
again,
our
1.6
billion
dollars
is
our
net
book
value
for
the
tangible
capital
assets
and
then
just
moving
down.
D
The
bottom
is
our
breakdown
of
reserves
and
reserve
funds,
and
so
those
also
are
included
in
the
in
the
total
about
two
hundred
and
seventy
nine
million
dollars
that
makes
up
our
municipal
equity
of
about
1.4
million.
So
you
can
see
overall
or
net
equity
has
gone
up
from
2017
to
2018
I'm,
not
going
to
go
through
any
of
the
notes.
I've
referenced
a
couple
of
them
in
in
my
points
previously,
but
there's
certainly
information
that
backs
up
the
numbers
throughout
the
notes.
So
I
think
at
this
point,
I'll
I'll
turn
it
over
to
Rebecca.
F
Thank
you.
So,
in
your
package
we
had
pre
circulated
our
audit
findings
report,
so
I'll
walk
through
some
of
the
highlights
there,
starting
with
our
executive
summary.
So
just
a
reminder
that
our
audit
findings
report
builds
on
the
audit
plan
that
was
presented
to
this
committee
back
in
November
and
a
reflection
on
any
changes
from
our
audit
plan.
F
So
moving
on
to
the
audit
plan
debrief
the
basis
of
our
audit
planning
report
included
these
key
items
so
circling
back
on
them.
The
audit
team
from
KPMG
remained
consistent
with
Lorie
Huber
as
the
partner
and
myself
as
the
senior
manager,
the
team
at
the
City
of
Kingston.
As
well
was
as
planned
and
they
were
readily
available
for
us
throughout
the
course
of
our
audit.
Our
materiality
at
the
planning
stage
was
set
at
ten
million
dollars
and
we
had
no
need
to
change
that
through
the
course
of
our
audit.
F
So
the
major,
critical
accounting
estimate
in
the
city's
financial
statements
are
the
employee
future
benefits
liability.
So
we
rely
on
the
work
of
the
actuary
of
the
city
Cullen's
borough
in
determining
this
value,
we're
not
actuaries
or
the
accountant.
So
we
do
rely
on
management
expert
and
perform
procedures
over
their
analysis
in
the
data
that
management
submits
to
them.
In
terms
of
making
that
calculation
so
based
on
our
procedures
and
review,
we
believe
the
obligation
is
appropriate
and
reasonable,
as
reported.
F
There
is
around
this
statement:
presentation
and
disclosure
relative
to
the
city's
financial
reporting
framework
and
the
disclosures
are
adequate
within
a
statement
and
did
include
the
adoption
and
application
of
some
new
Canadian
public
sector
accounting
standards.
So
we
had
the
discussions
with
management
and
those
are
also
disclosed
in
note
23,
the
statements,
the
bottom
of
the
page.
F
F
As
previously
spoken
to,
we
considered
the
consolidation
of
townhomes
Kingston
into
the
audit
and
the
impact
of
the
retroactive
statement
in
that
disclosure
is
described
in
the
financial
statement
and
again,
the
adoption
of
the
new
Canadian
public
sector
accounting
standards
on
the
following
page
is
an
item
for
information
related
to
the
public
sector,
accounting
boards
non-traditional
pension
plan.
There
was
an
invitation
to
comment
that
came
out
in
the
fall
and
we
just
wanted
to
keep
this
committee
abreast
of
where
that
is
going.
F
So
as
it
currently
stands,
KPMG
responded
to
the
invitation
to
comment
to
say
that
we
agree
with
the
proposed
incorporation
of
the
related,
but
a
surplus
or
deficit
affecting
the
municipality
would
be.
The
owners
would
be
the
plan
that
it
would
relate
to,
but
we
do
feel
that
there
could
be
inconsistent
applications
of
this.
So
we
are
staying
actively
engaged
in
the
development
of
the
standard
and
will
be
having
discussions
with
management,
as
this
continues
to
develop.
F
The
following
slide
speaks
to
adjustments
in
differences.
So
again
our
materiality
through
the
course
of
the
audit
was
10
million
dollars,
which
is
on
the
financial
statements
as
a
whole.
So
we
do
assessments
at
the
of
500,000.
So
to
the
extent
we
had
identified
any
differences
above
this
threshold,
we
would
bring
them
forward
and
we
did
not
identify
any
differences
that
were
corrected
or
remain
uncorrupted
through
the
course
of
the
audit
and
the
following
slide
on
the
qualitative
side
of
that
is
control
observation.
F
F
So
the
balance
of
the
report
are
our
appendices
and
I
did
want
to
focus
on
Appendix
1
and
the
first
slide
there
a
reminder
about
the
annual
independent.
So
this
is
really
the
value
we
bring
as
your
external
auditors,
and
we
haven't
have
not
performed
any
procedures
for
the
city
that
we
feel
would
encroach
on
our
independence
over
the
course
of
the
audit,
and
behind
this
slide
is
a
copy
of
our
independent
auditors
report,
which
is
also
included
in
the
draft
financial
statements.
F
So
it
is
a
clean
or
unqualified
audit
opinion,
and
one
item
to
highlight
here
is
this:
is
the
new
forum
under
a
Canadian
auditing
standards
that
you
will
see
so
the?
If
you
put
this
year's
audit
report
next
to
last
year's,
it
would
look
a
little
different.
The
audit
opinion
is
first
and
at
the
top,
and
there
are
expanded
responsibilities
for
management
and
those
charged
with
governance,
as
well
as
us
as
your
external
auditors
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
first
page
of
the
audit
report.
F
It
does
specifically
say
now
that
those
charged
with
governance
are
responsible
for
overseeing
the
entity's
financial
reporting
process,
so
that
wasn't
specifically
stated
in
past
audit
reports,
although
inherently
a
part
of
the
role
of
governance.
This
year's
audit
report
does
include
a
paragraph
related
to
the
emphasis
of
matter
for
comparative
information,
so
just
directing
readers
to
the
note
regarding
the
Restatement
as
described
related
to
tad
Holmes
Kingston
and
the
resulting
adjustment.
F
The
following
letter
on
the
next
two
pages
is
the
management
representation
letter
which
will
we
will
ask
to
be
signed
upon
Council's
approval
of
the
financial
statement
and
it's
a
standard
letter.
Given
that
there
were
no
audit,
misstatements
or
deficiencies
noted.
It
is
very
standard
and
will
be
asked
for
at
the
completion
of
the
audit
and
I
won't
propose
to
go
through
the
balance
of
the
appendices
they
they
are
there
for
your
information
and
I'm
happy
to
speak
to
any
of
those
or
anything
else.
From
the
audit
findings
report.
A
G
D
Through
mr.
chairs,
so
the
short-term
investments
are
mostly
term
deposits
anywhere
from
I
think
we
are
lowest
as
a
60-day
one
up
until
about
a
year,
so
very
short
term
and
those
are
included
up
in
the
cash
section.
So
there's
no
corresponding
note
note
for
is
a
requirement
in
terms
of
reporting,
particularly
for
the
market
value
piece,
so
we're
always
required
to
disclose
what
that
market
value
is
for
the
longer-term
investments,
which
is
mostly
bonds
and.
D
Through
your
mr.
chair,
no,
it's
mostly
bonds,
I'm
trying
to
think
if
there's
any
there's
no
equities,
because
at
this
point
we
don't
have
the
approval
under
our
investment
policy
for
equities
and
municipalities
alone
cannot
invest
in
equities.
We
can
do
it
through
the
one
fund,
which
is
run
through
MF,
o
a
and
the
LA
s,
and
we
are
looking
at
that
and
we'll
probably
be
have
something
coming
back
to
the
committee
and
the
probably
later
this
year
on
that.
But
at
this
point
we're
not
allowed
to
do
that.
H
Just
trying
to
talk
the
through
you
mister
share
the
section
on
adjustments
and
differences.
So
I'm,
not
I,
don't
understand
quite
how
you
arrived
at
at
the
materiality
of
ten
million
dollars
and
and
when
you
talk
about
a
threshold
of
five
hundred.
Thousands
that
mean
Miss
statements
under
five
hundred
thousand
would
not
be
so.
F
E
E
There
was
discussion
of
townhomes
Kingston
earlier
in
presentation
and
before
the
changes
that
were
made
last
summer
for
that
entity,
chumhum's
Kingston
was
going
to
create
a
project
at
7:00
rate
Crescent,
for
which
they
undertook
fairly
large
expenses
and
that
project
wound
up
not
happening
so
I'm
wondering
if
that
is
pinpointed
anywhere
in
the
report.
So
far.
E
Second
question
has
to
do
with
whether
the
city
is
estimating
and
presenting
detailed
numbers
on
the
deferred
maintenance
in
the
future
for
city
properties.
I
know
Queens
does
this
and
they
actually
publish
it
right.
They
have
these
buildings
and
they
know
they're
gonna
have
to
spend
this
amount
of
money
in
the
future
to
fix
them
up
so
I'm
wondering
if
the
city
does
that
and
if
it's
anywhere
in
the
report
or
if
it
could
be
Third
Point
has
to
do
with
a
couple
of
very
large
and
costly
projects
that
are
coming
up.
E
I
would
pinpoint
the
John
Connor
Boulevard
next
phase
and
the
third
crossing
and
I'm
wondering
if
the
city
has
an
event
reality
discussed
and
presented
on
cost
overruns
for
those
projects.
I
know
there's
been
concern
on
the
third
crossing,
especially
since
it's
a
very
tough
project
to
design
and
create
so
I'm
wondering
giving
me
some
more
detail
on
that
could
be
presented
and
now
I'll
just
express
as
a
citizen.
My
concern
on
the
overall
amount
of
the
long
term
that
the
city
currently
has
thanks
for
much.
A
Are
there
any
other
members
of
the
public
okay?
So
we
had
one
member
of
the
public
who
has
written
out
his
points.
The
clerk
has
them
for
his
minute.
Taking
Southall
had
a
chance
to
respond
just
to
remind
all
members
present
that
it
is
only
the
points
related
to
the
the
audited
financial
statements
and
the
audit
itself
that
are
in
order.
So
those
are
the
questions
that
you
can
answer
go
ahead.
D
Thank
you
through
your
mr.
chair,
first
of
all
and
I've
scribbled,
these
down
so
hopefully
I've
caught
all
your
questions,
so,
first
of
all,
with
respect
to
townhomes
Kingston.
So
any
of
the
transactions
that
would
have
happened
with
respect
to
seven
or
eight
Crescent
that
would
have
been
townhomes
Kingston
transactions
would
have
reported
within
their
financial
statements,
and
then
there
just
rolled
up
and
consolidated
within
here.
D
So
there
would
be
nothing
specific
showing
within
the
city's
financial
statements,
but
any
of
that
detail
would
be
showing
within
townhomes
Kingston,
which
also
had
an
audit
done
this
year
and
I
believe
is
just
being
finalized.
Now,
there's
they're,
still
in
draft
and
and
KPMG
I
believe
has
done
townhomes
Kingston
as
well.
D
Your
second
question
with
respect
to
deferred
maintenance
at
this
point
in
time
or
reported
out,
but
what
I
can
tell
you
is
that
that
is
part
of
a
much
broader
project,
that's
underway
with
respect
to
asset
management,
and
so
you
may
be
aware
that
the
province
has
set
a
new
course
for
Asset
Management
planning
and
the
city
is
underway.
A
policy
did
come
for
approval
to
Council
I.
D
Some
very
comprehensive
asset
management
plans
and
part
of
those
plans
will
include
the
maintenance
piece
of
the
assets,
so
it's
more
than
just
the
asset
itself,
but
as
you
refer
to
the
deferred
maintenance,
there's
the
whole
operational
piece
and
how
that
affects
the
overall
planning
of
the
asset,
so
that
is
being
built
into
the
work.
That's
done
now.
So
I
would
say:
that's
a
stay
tuned
in
terms
of
some
of
that
information
that
we'll
have
in
the
future,
the
cost
overruns
really
there's
nothing
specific
in
the
financial
statements
for
those.
D
A
Thank
you,
a
mover
and
a
seconder
for
the
recommendation
itself
with
the
councillor
he'll
say
my
counts.
Are
Kylie
I'll
read
the
recommendation
now,
so
this
is
what
we
would
be
recommending
to
council
that
the
administrative
policies
committee
receive
KPMG's
2018
audit
findings,
report
for
the
corporation
of
the
city
of
Kingston
for
the
year
ended
December,
31st,
2018
and
the
2018
audited.
A
Financial
statements
of
the
corporation
of
the
city
of
Kingston
for
the
year
ended
December,
31st,
2018
and
recommend
as
follows:
that
council
receive
and
approve
the
audit
audited
financial
statements
of
the
corporation
of
the
city
of
Kingston
for
the
year
at
December,
31st
2018
attached
as
Exhibit
A
to
the
administrative
policies
committee
report,
number
AP
1909,
so
it's
moved
and
seconded.
Would
anyone
wish
to
speak.
A
A
A
very
thorough
tour,
a
presentation
and
we've
all
read
the
reports
and
we're
happy
to
see
I'll
just
say
on
behalf
of
the
committee
I.
Think
it's
fair
to
say:
we're
happy
to
see
this
type
of
audit
to
come
forward
and
I'll
call
the
question.
Now
all
those
in
favor
opposed,
I
carried
unanimously.
Thank
you
very
much.
A
A
D
Mr.
chair
so
I'm
just
going
to
to
do
just
a
very
brief
history
of
what's
got
us
here
and
just
a
few
of
the
highlights,
because
this
is
I
think
the
third
time
we've
been
before
the
committee
with
with
this
issue.
So
just
taking
you
back,
we
did
have
in
reference
in
the
report.
We
did
have
a
report
back
in
November
of
2017
that
had
the
background
info
on
the
vacancy
rebate
program.
Just
to
refresh
everybody's
memory.
D
We
currently
have
a
30%
vacancy
rebate
for
commercial
taxes
and
a
35
percent
vacancy
rebate
for
industrial
taxes
and
that's
where
a
property
is
vacant
for
at
least
90
days.
So
that's
in
place
now.
That
program
was
put
in
place
20
plus
years
ago,
and
it
was
right
at
the
time
when
there
was
tax
reform
around
the
business
occupancy
tax.
So
it
used
to
be
businesses
paid
in
occupancy
tax
and
the
commercial
owner
would
pay
the
property
tax.
D
The
business
occupancy
tasks
was
was
abolished
and
basically
became
the
commercial
or
the
industrial
property
owners,
responsibility
to
pay
those
taxes.
So
as
part
of
that,
they
put
this
vacancy
rebate
program
into
place
to
help
when,
when
those
properties
were
not
didn't,
have
have
tenants
in
them
that
they
had
this
ability
to
ask
for
the
rebate
over
the
last
20
plus
years.
Certainly
the
assessment
and
tax
policy
has
evolved
and
there
are
some
instances
now
where,
where
they
are
misaligned
with
respect
to
the
policies.
D
D
But
we
really
were
waiting
to
see
what
the
province
was
doing
on
the
education
piece,
as
well
as
some
of
the
decisions
on
the
other
municipalities,
because
at
the
end
of
the
day,
what
the
province
is
saying
is
they
wanted
some
consistency
across
the
province.
So
we
were
waiting
to
see
what
they
were
going
to
do
and
that
what
some
of
our
our
counterparts
were
going
to
be
doing.
We
did
at
November
18
report.
We
reported
that
as
of
March
18,
so
I
apologize.
D
This
is
a
little
old
information,
but
it
we
haven't,
we've
stopped
tracking
it,
or
certainly
the
groups
that
we're
tracking
for
us
have
stopped
tracking,
but
at
March
2018
there
had
been
forty
six
municipalities
at
that
point
that
had
applied
for
the
changes
and
those
municipalities
represented
about
two
thirds
of
all
the
business
properties
in
Ontario
and
the
majority
of
those
were
either
eliminating
right
away
or
phasing
out
the
vacancy
rebate.
The
final
piece
that
actually
is
not
in
the
report
from
last
November
was
in
April
2009
teen.
D
The
last
piece
that
I
just
wanted
to
mention
was
just
in
terms
of
our
current
taxation
regime
and
some
of
the
other
things
that
are
allowed
for
that
also
brought
this
issue
to
the
forefront
with
the
province
a
couple
of
years
ago.
The
first
thing
is
that
impact
missile
property
assessment,
Corp
utilizes,
an
income
based
valuation
for
the
bulk
of
the
city's
commercial
assessment
base,
so
not
all
of
it,
but
for
the
majority
of
it
they
use
an
income
base.
D
So
they
look
at
rental
revenues
and
then
their
expenses
and
as
part
of
that
methodology-
and
this
speaks
back
to
my
comments-
that
policy
has
the
policy
regime
has
changed
over
the
last
20
years.
This
methodology
builds
in
a
vacancy
factor
into
those
expenses,
and
that
can
be
anywhere
from
four
percent
to
about
ten
percent
depending
on
what
the
type
of
business
is.
So
that's
something
that
impact
says,
so
they
already
would
build
and
say
at
a
minimum,
four
percent
expense
for
a
presumed
vacancy,
and
so
that
that
lowers
the
assessment
value
overall.
D
The
other
thing
to
mention
is
that
those
commercial
industrial
properties
can
apply
to
impact
for
a
greater
percentage
if
they
have
chronic
vacancies
and
again,
a
greater
percentage
of
the
vacancy
factor
means
a
reduced
assessment,
and
we
have
seen
some
examples
of
that
within
our
some
of
our
properties.
The
last
piece
I
just
want
to
mention
on
that
is
that
these
properties
can
still
apply
for
an
assessment
reduction
through
a
section
357
write-off.
D
So
the
report
you
had
earlier
before
you
tonight
if
there
are
vacancies
because
a
property
is
undergoing
renovations
and
we
I
not
sure
if
we
had
one
specific,
but
they
would
be
on
that
report
that
was
on
in
front
of
the
committee
tonight,
then
they
are
eligible
for
a
write-off
at
that
point
in
time.
So
if
there
is
something
that's
undergoing
renovations,
the
other
piece
in
the
report
does
talk
about
the
vacant
and
excess
land
subclasses.
D
The
province
has
also
begun
to
phase
out
the
education
portion
of
the
vacant
and
excess
land
subclasses
as
well.
However,
we
are
not
rec
at
this
point.
In
time
we
have
recommended
that
we
continue
to
review
that
I
would
say
there
has
not
been
as
much
uptake
on
that
across
the
other
municipalities
to
date,
and
it's
something
that
staff
would
like
to
continue
to
review
for
possible
changes
in
the
future.
That
would
not
result
in
any
type
of
budget
impact.
A
D
D
Nothing
to
comment
on
I,
don't
know
what
the
motivation
is
in
terms
of
some
of
the
developers.
There
is
certainly
some
land
that
has
been
vacant
for
a
while
and
I.
Think
it's
something
that
we
wanted
to
continue
to
review,
to
see
whether
or
not
it
there
are
benefits
in
terms
of
keeping
it
or
whether
it's
something
we
need
to
consider
to
phase
out.
Mr.
J
Chad,
it
is
one
of
the
initiatives
that
we
did
identified
in
the
council
strategic
priorities
that
we
wanted
to
review
over
the
next
couple
of
years.
As
far
as
a
means
to
apply
more
pressure
on
property
owners
to
actually
proceed
with
some
form
of
development
on
their
land.
Since
we
desperately
need
more
housing.
H
D
Yes,
sir,
you,
mr.
chair,
so
I
sit
on
a
regional,
single
tier
treasurer's
group
and
I
can
tell
you.
The
majority
of
them
have
already
gone
there
and
probably
went
there.
A
year
ago
there
are
a
few
smaller
ones
that
were
aware
of,
and
a
couple
sort
of
in
Eastern
Ontario
that
have
not
gone
there,
but
any
of
the
larger
ones
like
I'd,
say
our
size
and
bigger,
and
even
some
smaller
than
us.
The
majority
of
them
have
gone
here.
A
Okay,
I
have
a
question
and
I
think
it
you've
already
answered
it,
but
I
just
wanted
to
make
sure
I've
got
it
correct,
so
the
so
the
so
if
you
owned
a
commercial
property
that
you
were,
that
could
be
rented.
We
all
know
that
commercial
vacancy
rates
are
typically
higher
than
residential
vacancy
rates,
so
they're
not
sitting
at
a
0.6
percent,
for
example,
that
that
vacancy
rate
on
a
year-to-year
basis
is
built
into
the
new
calculation
by
EMPAC
and
therefore
it
renders
the
vacants
the
this
Vegas
TV
programs
from
what
obsolete
is
that
correct.
D
Its
comment
on
my
personal
opinion
of
some
of
the
methodology
of
am
pack
but
I
would
say
yes
generally.
Overall,
our
our
tax
department
keeps
a
very
close
eye
on
those
assessments
and
how
they're
being
calculated,
particularly
for
our
larger
properties,
I,
won't,
say.
We
necessarily
agree
with
some
of
the
vacancy
percentages
that
they're
applying,
but
certainly
we
keep
an
eye
on
them
and
there
is
rationale
behind
them
and
we
have
a
very
good
working
relationship
with
impacts.
G
Us
I'm
wondering
about
the
additional
write-off
that
businesses
can
do.
You
mentioned
in
the
closing
of
your
comments,
because
I'm
thinking
about
a
person
who
may
own
one
or
two
commercial
properties-
and
this
really
benefits
them.
Where
are
someone
who
owns
many
more
than
that?
This
might
be
a
disincentive,
or
rather
an
incentive
for
them
to
keep
some
of
their
places
vacant?
So
could
you
talk
a
bit
more
about
the
additional
support
that
businesses
can
apply
to
you.
D
Certainly,
do
you
missed
your
chair,
so
the
one
thing
that
they
can
do
is
the
section
357
write
offs.
They
can
ask
for
a
write-off
that
has
to
relate
to
a
vacancy
because
of
an
ongoing
renovation.
So,
for
instance,
when
while
ago
the
the
Cataraqui
mall
did
a
major
renovation,
and
so
they
could
apply
for
a
write-off
and
I
know,
I
think
there's
a
couple
of
different
ways
that
it
can
be
done.
But
if
there
is
a
renovation
and
that's
creating
the
vacancy,
then
they
can't
apply
for
that.
For
that
write-off.
D
The
other
piece
that
they
can
do
is
with
respect
to
that
that
vacancy
percentage,
and
so
they
may
have
a
standard
that
they've
agreed
to
with
MPAC
in
terms
of
a
vacancy
factor,
but
if,
for
some
reason
they
have
something
else
that
they've
got
chronic
vacancies
so
meeting
not
just
one
year
or
part
of
a
year,
but
ongoing
vacancies
and
I
can
think
of
a
couple
of
our
larger
businesses
that
have
had
that,
particularly
in
the
retail
sector.
With
with
the
mall
one
of
the
malls,
they
can
apply
to
impac
for
an
additional
factor.
D
G
A
And
I
just
have
one
other
quick
question:
it's
more
less!
Just
a
have
you
repeat
a
key
point,
so
the
recommendation
speaks
to
phase
it
out
over
two
years
with
a
halfway
point
in
the
first
year,
and
you
said
that
some
municipalities
are
facing.
You
know
right
to
zero
and
I've
already
done
so
or
doing
so
this
year.
Is
it
fair
to
say
that
we
would
then
be
sort
of
towards
the.
A
D
That
is
to
say
we're
at
the
tail
end.
The
majority
of
municipalities
have
already
done
an
application
to
the
province,
and
I
should
say
that
that
is
the
next
step.
If
council
approves
this,
then
we
still
have
to
do
an
application
to
the
province
and
get
permission
for
them
and
that
application
has
to
be
and
I
believe
it's.
The
1st
of
August
is
the
deadline
for
that.
Okay,.
K
A
E
Yeah
thank
mr.
chair.
You
can
you
can
route
me
out
of
order
if
I
strayed
from
but
I
do
have
reasons
for
one
asking
the
questions.
So
thank
you
for
the
report
on
the
presentation.
There's
really
a
lot
of
detailed
investigation.
That's
going
on
so
I
really
appreciate
that
for
the
comparison
standpoint
in
the
agenda
package,
there
is
a
letter
from
the
BIA
which
I
think
explains
things
very
well
from
mr.
E
So
what
I'm
wondering
is
if
the
city
has
information
on
business
vacancy
rates
by
district
as
part
of
your
analysis
of
this
topic,
does
that
be
very
useful
data
to
have
right,
I'm,
not
sure
if
you
do
it
or
if
you
don't
do
it,
maybe
you're
just
doing
it
in
terms
of
applications
that
come
in
and
the
recent
ongoing
there
is
right.
Now
we
have
a
housing
crisis
in
the
city
and
the
mayor's
Task
Force.
E
On
housing
is
addressing
that
in
detail,
and
my
idea
is:
if
you
have
suitable
business
locations,
they
could
be
possibly
converted
into
residential.
It
is
a
lot
of
vacancies
right.
That's
my
rationale.
There
second
question
is:
does
this
cover
undeveloped
land
as
well,
or
is
it
only
covering
properties
where
there's
this
is
already
established
on
them
and
where
I'm
going
with?
That
is,
there's
a
question
and
a
point
from
the
acting
CEO
on
maybe
the
city
wanting
to
spur
development
or
progress
being
made
on
lands
like
that.
A
D
You
three
mister,
so
we
would
have
information
with
respect
to
the
vacancy
rebates
by
district
I.
Don't
have
them
with
me
tonight,
but
certainly
that's
that's
information
that
we
would
have
available
to
us
in
terms
of
the
undeveloped
land.
That
would
be
part
of
the
subclass,
the
excess
land
subclasses
that
I
talked
about,
and
so
we're
not
recommending
any
changes
to
those
at
this
point
in
time.
So
that
would
fall
under
that
they
wouldn't
be
eligible
for
a
vacancy
rebate.
If
it's
just
undeveloped,
land.
A
Thank
you.
So
we
need
a
mover
and
a
seconder
for
the
recommendation
moved
by
Councillor
Hill
Council
McLaren,
recommendation
being
that
council
approve
the
phase-out
of
the
current
vacant
unit
rebate
program
over
a
two-year
period,
such
that
for
the
2018
taxation
year.
Applications
due
by
February,
28
2019,
the
existing
vacant
unit
rebate,
will
continue
to
be
available
for
the
2019
taxation
year.
Applications
due
by
March,
2nd
2020,
the
rebate
rate
will
be
reduced
to
15%
for
commercial
and
17.5%
for
industrial
vacant
units
and
for
the
2020
taxation
year,
which
are
due
by
March
1st
2021.
A
The
rebate
will
be
fully
eliminated
and
the
second
cause
is
that
council
endorsed
the
continued
review
by
staff
of
the
subclass
reductions
for
vacant
and
excess
land
property
tax
tax
subclasses
for
possible
changes
to
align
with
the
changes
being
made
at
the
provincial
level
for
the
education
property
tax
portion
of
these
programs
moved
and
seconded.
Does
anyone
wish
to
speak.
A
I
think
this
is
the
way
the
province
has
changed
the
law
and
we're
just
we're
adapting
to
that
new
reality
in
that
vacancy
is
calculated,
as
we
heard
from
the
treasurer,
in
a
different
fashion
through
the
new
policies
and
with
pact
and
I,
believe
that
that
the
end
result
of
this
recommendation
is
correct,
so
I
will
support
the
recommendation.
Thank
you.
C
B
A
A
L
A
A
Well,
that's
it
for
the
city
treasurer's
department
for
the
time
being
always
a
pleasure.
Thank
you
very
much.
Keep
up
the
good
work
for
the
next
section.
I
am
going
to
sit
as
a
regular
member
representing
Sydenham
district
and
quell
its
repeal.
The
vice
chair
of
the
committee
will
be
the
chair,
so
we're
going
to
switch
spots.
M
Thank
you
very
much
mr.
chair
members
of
the
committee.
My
name
is
Matthew
Holmes
I'm,
the
director
of
government
and
institutional
relations
at
Queen's,
University
and
I'm
here
on
behalf
of
Michael
Fraser,
the
vice
principal
of
University
Relations,
I'm
joined
this
evening
by
Leslie
Delphine,
the
executive
director
of
athletics
and
Recreation
and
John
witches,
the
associate
vice
principal
of
facilities.
The
last
time
Queens
was
before
this
committee
was
2017.
M
At
that
time,
we
presented
initial
plans
for
a
berm
at
Nicholas
McCarney
field.
The
aim
was
to
provide
a
physical
barrier
to
mitigate
the
impact
of
noise
from
that
field,
particularly
for
the
residents
on
the
east
side
of
Sir
Johnny
McDonald
Boulevard,
we're
here
today
to
provide
the
committee
with
an
update
and
I
know.
You
have
also
received
the
report
prepared
by
staff
city
staff.
I
will
turn
over
to
John
witches
to
provide
some
background
related
to
noise
mitigations
at
the
field.
N
Great
thanks
good
evening,
everyone
it's
my
pleasure
to
be
here
just
a
bit
of
background
before
I
begin
in
2014,
Queens
engaged
HDC
engineering
to
do
a
noise
impact
assessment
at
Nicholas
McCarney
field
and
identify
recommendations
for
for
mitigation
for
sound
heading
to
the
nearby
neighbors.
The
engineer's
assessment,
modelled
predicted
sound
levels
from
whistles
and
various
potential
sound
system
designs,
and
the
report
provided
a
number
of
recommendations
which
I've
included
here
on
this
slide
and
we've
acted
on
all
of
these
recommendations.
N
The
first
recommendation
included
the
installation
of
a
distributed
sound
system
which
is
essentially
putting
smaller
speakers
around
the
field,
so
they
can
be
operated
at
a
lower
volume.
We
also
set
a
maximum
volume
for
that
sound
system
and
we
required
all
users
of
that
sound
system
to
use
that
that
maximum
volume
we
also
had
the
whistles
changed
to
a
fox
pearl,
equivalent
whistle
which
operates
at
a
lower
decibel
reading,
and
then
we
we
had
the
recommendation
to
come
back
and
do
sound
testing
after
we'd
implemented.
Our
art
changes.
N
So,
in
addition,
we
implemented
a
number
of
other
measures
that
weren't
identified
in
the
sound
study.
We've
taken
a
good
look
at
scheduling
on
the
field.
We've
made
a
concerted
effort
to
remove
activities
from
the
field
at
every
opportunity,
moving
activities
into
Richards
and
stadium
and
also
onto
the
main
fields
on
on
Queens
campus,
we've
prohibited
the
use
of
air
horns
and
other
noisemakers
all
field
users
are
aware
of.
The
sensitivity
is
a
sound
at
the
michaelis
McCartney
field,
and
it's
in
the
contract
language
that
we
have
with
them.
N
So
in
2017
we
were
before
this
committee
talking
about
a
roughly
three
to
four
meter:
high
berm
on
the
east
side
of
Nicholas
McCarney.
The
purpose
of
that
berm
was
to
provide
additional
noise
mitigation
from
the
sports
field
to
the
neighbors.
When
we
presented
it
was
conditional
upon
us
getting
the
approvals
we
needed
and
also
that
the
proposal
would
fit
within
the
budget.
N
N
N
Last
fall,
we
undertook
a
sound
engineering
study
for
the
recommendations
in
the
2014
report.
You
can
see
the
three
sound
receptor
locations
that
we
have
studied.
We
engaged
HTC
to
do
some
measurements
with
the
most
salient
measurement
at
em,
one
to
the
east.
That's
where
the
the
neighbors
were
most
concerned.
We
also
took
measurements
to
the
north
of
the
field
at
m1
and
m2.
N
So
we've
shown
here
the
the
displayed
results
of
those
those
measurements.
These
were
done
by
a
field
technician.
These
were
actual
measurements,
taken
the
m1
location.
Again,
that's
to
the
east
of
the
field
on
a
Sunday
afternoon
at
2
o'clock
during
a
lacrosse
game,
the
first
column
there's
really
a
10
minute
average
of
sound
and
the
next
column
is
the
background
noise.
N
But
the
more
salient
column
is
the
the
column
on
the
right
where
we
have
sound
traffic
sounds
at
65
to
68
decibels,
players,
coaches
and
fans
at
50
to
60,
DBA
and
then
distant
whistles
at
65.
If
we
look
at
m2,
which
is
again
sort
of
northwest
of
the
field,
we
took
a
couple
of
measurements
there,
one
during
a
football
practice
on
a
Wednesday
evening
and
wondering
that
same
lacrosse
game
again,
the
traffic
sounds
are
dominating
the
the
noise
at
65
to
68.
N
N
We
took
some
additional
sound
measurements
over
a
prolonged
period
of
time
over
an
hour
again
for
those
same
two
sound
receptors,
two
different
times,
one
during
a
lacrosse
game
and
one
without
a
lacrosse
game,
and
you
can
see
that
the
the
decibel
reading
is
essentially
the
same.
So
the
implication
there
is
that
activity
on
the
field
has
really
no
effect
on
the
sound
level
measurements
that
were
taken.
N
N
Over
the
past
two
years,
we've
only
had
two
complaints,
and
that
was
because
the
people
using
the
field
were
using
unauthorized,
amplified
music,
two
of
the
neighbors
called
we
were
quick
to
respond
and
that
our
public
meeting
recently
those
two
neighbors
were
actually
there
and
they
they
complimented
us
on.
They
were
the
ones
that
called,
and
they
complimented
us
on
how
quickly
we
responded
just
a
final
comment.
N
There
we
will
be
working
with
the
city
staff
to
look
at
potential
landscape
improvements
since
we're
not
going
to
be
building
a
berm
or
putting
up
a
large
fence,
so
we'll
be
working
with
the
city
going
forward
to
come
up
with
some
ideas
and
work
together
on
that.
So
I'll
be
happy
to
take
any
questions.
C
N
Yes
and
the
the
same
philosophy
was
followed
with
in
Richardson
Stadium,
that
you
used
more
speakers
that
are
smaller
and
you
place
them
around.
So
the
overall
volume
you
can
dial
it
right
down
and
I
think
on
Richardson.
It
made
a
heck
of
a
difference
for
us,
so
we
use
the
same
strategy
here
on
this
field.
Okay,.
A
Question
about
the
null
point
of
your
presentation,
which
is
also
the
third
Clause
of
the
recommendation
working
with
city
staff,
on
development
of
a
financial
contribution
for
creation
of
a
pedestrian
pathway.
So
I
guess
I'm
wondering
if
you
could
be
more
specific
or
or
do
you
not
know
at
this
time
is
this
is?
Is
the
university
making
a
commitment
to
a
certain
level
of
financial
contribution
for
that
pedestrian
improvement?
A
N
My
understand
had
allocated
money
to
build
a
berm,
the
money
that's
left
in
that
allocation
is
still
available,
and
so
our
intentions
to
work
with
the
city
to
direct
that
available
funding
to
whatever
whatever
solution
we
come
up
with
or
whatever
path
for
would
we
come
up
with
we're?
Still
it's
very
preliminary.
We
haven't
had
any
detailed
discussions
about
what
it
is
exactly
we
would
be
doing
there.
Okay,.
A
So
the
follow-up
would
be,
then
the
the
administration
has
already
approved
an
amount
for
the
berm
which,
but
now
that
the
burbs
not
being
built
that
money
can
be
redirected
to
to
a
city
project
in,
in
the
fashion
like
that.
That
is
a
possibility
and
we're
not
going
to
find
that
it's
later
down
the
line
that
it's
not
possible.
N
The
original
allocation
for
the
firm
has
declined
slightly
because,
where
there
was
a
fair
bit
of
design,
work
and
engineering
work
going
into
that
to
come
to
the
conclusion
that
we
we
couldn't
build
it
because
the
geometry
didn't
work
out,
but
the
money
that's
left
from
that
that
design
work
is
available.
You.
A
C
O
Through
you,
mr.
chair,
the
report
that
you
have
in
front
of
you
tonight
is
for
the
West
Campus
noise
mitigation.
The
recommendations
are
outlined
as
the
following
that
staff
will
be
directed
to
monitor
the
noise
generation
at
West
Campus
fields
and
that
staff
be
directed
to
take
no
further
action
to
the
installation
of
the
noise
berm
along
the
sir
Johnny
McDonald's
frontage,
and
that
staff
continue
to
work
with
Queens
University
on
the
development
and
financial
contribution
to
the
creation
of
a
pedestrian
pathway
through
the
Queens
property
along
the
west
side
of
Sir
John.
A
A
J
You
and
through
mr.
chair,
so
when,
when
we
we
had
meetings
with
Queens,
University
and
and
they
actually
came
forward
with
updated
information
in
terms
of
the
noise
mitigation
and
some
of
the
improvements
they
had
made
over
the
last
year
or
so,
and
the
results
that
we're
coming
back
were
actually
obviously
quite
different
than
what
was
initially
presented.
So
we
talked
about
how
can
we
still
work
together
to
make
that
area
more
public
friendly?
So
conversations
took
place
and
there
were
also
identification
in
terms
of
what
the
city
was
planning
to
do
around
act
transportation.
J
A
J
Thank
you
and
through
mr.
chairs,
so
we
don't
necessarily
have
a
preference.
What
we
wanted
to
make
sure
is
because
there
are
obviously
pedestrian
movements
in
that
area.
We
want
to
make
sure
that
there
was
a
safe
way
for
people
to
be
able
to
get
to
the
location,
but
if
it
was
in
parks,
improvement
or
park,
slash
pedestrian
improvements,
that's
something
we
would
consider.
We
just
looked
at
it
because
we
know
active
transportation
is
a
is
a
key
council
priority.
G
Thank
You
chair
through
you,
I,
was
trying
to
determine
the
difference
between
this
two
sound
studies
referenced
on
page
178
and
the
first
one
talks
about
the
need
for
a
berm
and
then
the
second
one,
which
was
in
response
to
the
aesthetic
appeal
and
financial
implications,
essentially
the
saying
that
a
berm
isn't
needed.
So
what
was
the
difference
between
the
two
studies
that
led
to
the
different
conclusions.
J
J
So
Queens
actually
did
go
ahead
and
implemented
those
operational
changes
and
I
believe
they
reported
at
some
point
in
time
during
that
period
to
council.
As
far
as
some
of
the
improvements
they
had
made
on
their
operations,
so
they
did
an
updated
noise
study
recently
more
recently
to
look
at
what
was
the
noise
implication
or
impact
now
that
they
had
made
all
of
these
operational
changes.
So
what
came
back
was
actually
showing
a
significant
reduction
in
noise
impact
in
the
surrounding
neighborhood
and
I.
Think
you
know.
J
Through
mr.
chair
so
based
on
the
last
noise
study,
I,
don't
I,
don't
know
that
I
would
really
make
a
difference
at
that
point,
if
there
was
a
burn
because
of
the
noise
impact
were
were
really
not
that's
significant
or
not.
When
you
take
into
consideration,
for
example,
sir
Johnny
McDonald
Road
the
traffic
noise,
it
probably
is
higher
than
the
noise
that
would
be
generated
from
the
fields
yeah.
C
I'll
just
read
the
recommendation
that
the
following
recommendation
be
approved
and
forwarded
to
Council
on
June
18
2019
for
consideration
the
staff
be
directed
to
continue
to
work
with
Queens
University,
to
monitor
noise
generation
at
the
West
Campus
fields
and
the
staff
be
directed
to
take
no
further
action
related
to
the
installation
of
a
noise.
Berm
Mikal
as
McCarney
field
along
the
sir
Johnny
McDonald
frontage
and
the
staff
be
directed
to
continue
to
work
with
Queens
University
on
development
and
financial
contribution
to
the
creation
of
a
pedestrian
pathway
through
the
Queens
property.
A
A
My
representative
for
the
residents
of
Oak
Ridge
Avenue
and
Gibson
Avenue,
which
is
across
the
street
from
that
field,
the
general
consensus
in
the
neighborhood
is
as
follows.
Basically,
this
field,
as
it
is
today
did
not
exist
even
a
few
years
ago,
is
a
new
field.
It's
an
artificial
turf
field
which
can
accommodate
a
high
frequency
of
use.
A
It
is
being
rented
to
external
agencies
as
well
as
being
used
by
Queens
athletics
and
many
of
the
Queens
athletics
leagues,
that
their
parts,
part
of
we've,
come
to
realize
those
leagues
require
amplified
music
to
be
played
during
the
sporting
events,
and
this
field
is
used
for
sporting
events.
It's
important
that
when
the
sauciness
that
we
keep
the
concept
of
Richardson
Stadium
and
this
field,
separate,
Richardson
stadium
was
redesigned
in
a
way
that
is
much
friendlier
to
the
surrounding
area
and
can
accommodate
larger
events.
A
So,
in
the
summer
months,
when
the
field
is
in
use
at
its
peak
use,
the
the
fields
are
used
in
the
evening
and
there
is
an
amplified
sound
in
involved,
which
we
will
see
at
that
point,
when
we
vote
on
noise
exemptions
and
then-
and
so
these
residents
you
know
we're
trying
to
enjoy
their
backyards,
are
having
an
issue
with
the
frequency
and
occurrence
of
this.
Of
this
amplified
sound
coming
from
the
speakers
there
have
been
improvements
made
the
the
assertion
that
perhaps
the
complaints
are
less
frequent
and
therefore
the
problem
has
been
resolved.
A
I
think
is
inaccurate.
I'm
still
receiving
complaints,
I
heard
complaints
when
I
went
door
to
door
on
Oak
Ridge,
but
there
is
a
bit
of
a
resignation
that
exists
in
the
residents
where
they've
complained
before
they've
gone
to
public
meetings
before
they
feel
like
the
university
is
not
really
listening.
Although
there
it
I
can
see
the
university
is
making
an
effort
to
try
to
find
a
solution
it,
it's
not
fair
to
say
that
the
problem
has
been
resolved.
So
with
that
in
mind,
how
do
we
find
a
positive
outcome?
Is
really
the
question.
A
So
we've
got
a
recommendation
here,
fairly
specific,
except
for
the
third
clause
which,
as
we
heard
from
mr.
witches
very
generously
the
University,
which
is
already
allocated
funds,
had
some
funds
left
over
or
not
sure
how
much
that
maybe
can
can
can
go
towards
a
under
pedestrian
improvement
there
for
active
transportation,
as
we
heard
from
our
acting
CEO.
The
question,
in
my
mind,
would
then
be.
A
Is
that
any
kind
of
consolation
to
the
people
who's
whose
children
and
a
piece
of
piece
of
quiet
of
their
back
yards
is
being
disturbed
by
the
amplified
music
coming
from
mr.
McCarney
field
and
I
would
say,
have
to
be
an
improvement
that
they
would
use.
So
are
the
residents
so
Street
going
to
be
using
a
pathway
on
the
other
side
of
Sir
John
a
to
go
from
Johnson
to
Union,
or
vice
versa?
A
If
it
was
done,
I
have
not
specifically
gone
door-to-door,
asking
those
residents
of
Oakridge
what
they
think
about
that,
but
that
might
actually
have
more
of
an
upside
to
them.
So
all
that
in
mind,
I
basically
want
this
to
come
back
to
us
when
we
have
a
better
idea
what
the
University
and
the
city
have
come
up
with
as
partnership.
So
maybe
we
need
to
add
a
clause
that
askings
to
have
to
report
back
with
details
of
that
of
that
possible
improvement
is
sort
of
what
I'm
thinking
as
an
amendment.
A
J
Thank
you
and
three
mr.
chair,
so
yes,
absolutely.
We
would
be
pleased
to
report
back
to
Council
with
more
detail
and
if
the
university
has
other
option
that
they'd
like
to
propose
based
on
maybe
feedback
they've
also
heard
from
residents,
we're
also
open
to
that.
So
we
can
report
back
to
Council
with
more
details.
A
J
A
A
J
Through
you,
mr.
chair
I,
would
prefer
if
it
could
be
open
because
I
I
know
we
would
want
to
see
our
active
transportation.
Implementation
plan
come
back
first
to
committee
and
then
Council
and
then
be
able
to
have
more
conversation
with
the
university
of
fit.
So
if
it
could
be
open,
that
would
be
preferable.
A
A
So
so
so
we
would
just
not
specify
at
the
time
so
it
just
says
the
staff
report
back
with
details
of
the
project
to
administrative
policies
once
known,
or
is
that
that's
that's
understood,
I
guess
yeah,
just
leave
of
that
that
staff
report
back
with
details
of
the
project
to
administrative
policies
that
okay,
mr.
Zhang,
okay,
that's
my
amendment.
A
Want
to
wrap
up
Michael
direct
directing
just
to
to
the
officials
from
Queens
that
thank
you
for
your
generous
offers
of
trying
to
find
a
positive
resolution
to
this,
and
if
a
project
is
identified
that
could
be
appealing
in
some
way
to
the
residents
of
Oakridge.
It
would
make
my
job
a
lot
easier
going
to
them
and
trying
to
obtain
consensus
that
the
university
has
gone
above
and
beyond,
to
try
to
put
this
issue
to
a
positive
conclusion.
Thank
you.
Thank.
C
A
A
L
L
Our
joint
pork
going
forward
so
for
just
some
background
on
August
7
2018
Council
passed
a
motion
directing
staff
to
thoroughly
review
the
election
signed
by
law
with
public
input
and
to
clarify
the
policy
of
election
science
on
public
property
and
to
clearly
restrict
election
science,
bori
municipal
parks
and
cemeteries.
In
addition,
staff
was
also
directed
to
present
an
amended
election
sign
Bhalla
to
the
administrative
policies
committee
no
later
than
q2
2019,
and
that's
why
we're
here
this
evening.
L
So
the
purpose
of
our
briefing
tonight
is
to
present
a
summary
of
the
public
input
that
was
received
with
respect
to
this
existing
sign
bylaw
and
the
proposed
amendments
thereto.
To
summarize,
the
recommended
amendments
to
the
section
signed
viola
and,
thirdly,
to
present
a
new
sign
by
law
in
accordance
with
the
council
direction.
L
The
online
survey
was
comprised
of
eleven
questions
and
afforded
the
opportunity
for
respondents
to
provide
additional
comments
on
question
1,
which
read:
do
you
support
the
use
of
election
signs
in
Kingston
and
to
provide
any
further
comments?
Specific
the
election
signed
by
law?
Approximately
fifty
nine
point,
eight
percent
of
the
survey
respondents
supported
the
use
of
election
signs
in
Kingston
fifty-four
point.
Four
percent
of
the
survey
response
felt
that
the
existing
sign
by
law
does
not
adequately
control
the
placement
of
election
signs
in
Kingston.
L
Other
results
of
the
survey
questions
will
also
be
referenced
throughout
this
presentation
there
were
a
number
of
recurring
themes
in
addition
to
the
comments
which
were
submitted.
Those
who
support
the
use
of
election
signs
stated
the
election
science
provide
name
recognition
for
candidates
and
third-party
advertisers,
something
that
is
particularly
important
for
new
candidates,
who
may
not
be
as
well-known
as
the
incumbent
election
science
may
also
encourage
electors
to
do
research
on
the
candidates
or
the
election
issues
and
can
also
raise
the
visibility
of
the
profile
of
the
election
across
the
community.
L
For
others,
election
science
represent
an
abundance
of
roadside
clutter,
better
known
as
sign
pollution
and
a
distraction
to
motorcyclists
and
pedestrians.
Others
will
argue
that
election
signs
are
out
of
iron
mythic
friendly
and
expressed
concern
about
the
waste
they
may
generate.
Others
noted
that
election
signs,
not
particularly
useful
in
terms
of
the
information
conveyed
some
of
the
other
recurring
themes,
included
that
election
signs
should
be
banned.
Something
we
can't
do
election
shines
should
only
be
allowed
on
private
property.
Election
signs
should
be
100%
recyclable.
L
There
needs
to
be
fewer
signs
overall,
less
cluttering
of
signs
and
clustering
as
well.
Election
signs
should
be
removed
in
a
timely
fashion.
An
election
sign
byline
needs
to
be
enforced.
All
the
comments
are
received
are
attached
to
staff
report
which
had
before
this
evening.
I
am
now
going
to
pass
over
the
presentation
to
mr.
Wallace,
who
will
speak
to
the
related
amendments
to
the
sign
bylaw.
P
So,
in
terms
of
the
actual
amendments
to
the
bylaw,
there
was
specific
direction
from
Council
to
clarify
the
intent
with
respect
to
election
signs
on
public
property
and,
as
already
mentioned,
to
restrict
signs
adjacent
to
parks
and
cemeteries.
So,
in
order
to
clarify
the
intent
for
signs
within
the
road
allowance,
a
number
of
amendments
to
the
bylaw
are
being
recommended.
The
first
is
to
add
a
new
general
provision
to
the
bylaw,
which
would
clearly
indicate
that,
except
for
signs
within
street
allowances,
in
accordance
with
the
bylaw
election
signs
or
otherwise
prohibited
on
public
property,.
P
P
Finally,
another
Clause
is
proposed.
The
new
clauses
proposed
to
the
bylaw,
which
would
basically
reiterate
the
general
provision
debate
to
clearly
indicate
that,
except
for
signs
in
the
road
allowance
signs,
are
not
permitted
on
any
public
property
to
assist
with
the
interpretation
and
enforcement
of
the
bylaw.
A
number
of
diagrams
are
proposed
to
be
added.
P
Abutting,
a
cemetery
and
the
road
allowance,
no
election
signs
on
a
cemetery
and
no
election
signs
on
a
property
that
abuts
a
cemetery
in
terms
of
other
related
amendments
to
the
bylaw
again.
This
is
to
enhance
interpretation
and
of
enforcement
and
to
clarify
the
provisions
respecting
election
signs.
A
number
of
new
and
revised
definitions
have
been
added
to
the
bylaw,
and
these
include
definitions
for
tribal
roadway,
traffic,
island,
median
strip
and
sight
triangle.
P
So
the
proposed
amendment
would
clarify
that
the
dimensions
of
the
site
triangle
are
to
be
measured
along
the
curb
line
or
the
edge
of
pavement
of
the
road
which
is
easily
discernible
in
the
field,
and
that
will
make
enforcement
and
interpretation
of
that
provision.
Much
easier
for
campaign
teams,
as
well
as
for
the
bylaw
enforcement
officers,
and
one
of
the
diagrams.
That's
attached
to
the
bylaw,
clearly
shows
the
provisions
for
the
sight
triangles
in
terms
of
the
timing
for
the
placement
and
removal
of
election
signs.
P
P
Sixty
nine
point,
one
percent
of
the
respondents
to
the
survey
supported
or
felt
that
those
timelines
were
appropriate.
So,
as
I
mentioned,
no
changes
are
being
proposed.
There
are
some
recommended
changes
with
respect
to
election
signs
on
campaign
offices
and
we'll
talk
about
those
in
a
little
bit
and
with
respect
to
signs
on
private
property
staff
are
recommending
that
a
new
clause
be
added.
P
Visibility
of
motorists,
cyclists
and
pedestrians
avoid
some
potential
distractions
and
would
also
help
in
addressing
the
visual
clutter
that
has
been
experienced
along
the
streets.
This
would
be
a
straightforward
regulation
that
is
easily
understandable
by
campaign
election
teams
and
is
something
that
would
make
enforcement
of
the
bylaw
much
easier
for
enforcement
staff.
P
Sixty-Eight
point:
one
percent
of
the
survey
respondents
supported
prohibiting
election
signs
between
a
sidewalk
and
the
traveled
roadway.
It
is
noted
that
if
there
is
sufficient
space
in
the
road
allowance,
signs
could
still
be
placed
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
sidewalk
away
from
the
traveled
roadway
or,
alternatively,
signs
could
be
placed
on
private
property
on
the
other
side
of
the
sidewalk.
P
In
order
to
control
the
number
of
election
signs,
so
this
is
something
that
a
number
of
the
respondents
to
the
survey
talked
about.
Some
municipalities
actually
require
a
minimum
separation.
Distance
between
signs
for
the
same
candidate
or
for
the
same
third-party
advertiser
and
staff
is
of
the
opinion
that
requiring
such
a
minimum
separation
between
signs
would
help
to
ensure
more
equitable
access
for
all
candidates
and
third-party
advertisers,
and
it
would
also
help
to
minimize
the
visual
clutter
that
was
experienced
along
street
frontages
and
particularly
at
intersections
in
the
last
election.
P
The
minimum
separation
distance
would
apply
not
only
to
signs
on
public
property,
but
also
signs
on
private
property
and
78.1%
of
survey.
Respondents
supported
having
such
a
separation
distance
in
the
Bilaam.
It's
noted
that
one
municipality
actually
requires
a
higher
separation
in
the
rural
area.
50
meters,
but
staff
are
not
recommending
that
I
do
to
the
fact
that
we
do
have
a
number
of
Hamlet's
and
a
number
of
estate
residential
subdivisions
along
Highway
2,
where
there
is
a
concentration
of
electors
and
the
50
meter.
Separation
may
be
a
bit
of
overkill.
P
In
those
circumstances,
there's
also
a
further
option
to
introduce
the
separation
distance
from
all
election
signs.
But
again,
staff
is
not
recommending
that,
as
there
is
the
possibility
that
it
could
result
in
limiting
the
areas
where
signs
could
be
could
be
placed
for
a
number
of
candidates
or
third
party
advertisers.
In
terms
of
voting
places.
There
were
issues
in
the
last
election
with
signs
being
placed
too
close
to
voting
places
on
both
advanced
elections
voting
day
and
voting
day.
P
In
addition,
the
definition
of
voting
place
has
been
revised
to
clarify
the
intent
that
it
does
include
the
entire
property
where
the
voting
place
is
located
and
any
boundaries,
including
street,
establishing
a
minimum
separation
between
election
signs
and
a
voting
place
was
supported
by
81
point
nine
percent
of
the
survey
respondents.
It
is
noted
that
this
provision
would
only
be
applicable
on
advanced
loading
day
and
voting
day
at
any
other
time.
P
When
election
signs
are
permitted,
signs
could
be
located
closer
than
50
metres
to
a
voting
place
with
respect
to
campaign
office,
election
signs,
candidates
and
third-party
advertisers
are
permitted
to
start
campaigning
and
distributing
their
campaign.
Literature,
accepting
contributions
and
making
expenditures
once
their
nomination
papers
have
been
filed
or
they
have
registered
with
the
clerk.
A
number
of
municipalities
allow
the
signs
on
campaign
office
as
much
earlier
than
within
30
days
and
staff
are
recommending.
P
The
campaign
election
signs
should
be
permitted
once
the
candidate
has
has
filed
their
nomination
papers
or
once
the
third-party
advertiser
has
registered
in
staffs
opinion.
This
provides
a
reasonable
and
appropriate
means
for
identification
for
candidates
and
third-party
advertisers,
giving
them
some
some
name
recognition
and
public
profile.
Earlier
in
the
campaign.
This
amendment
was
supported
by
47
point.
1
percent
of
survey
respondents.
Forty
five
point:
one
percent
did
not
support
the
amendment
and
seven
point.
P
P
Vehicle
election
signs
are
currently
permitted,
but
they
are
prohibited
within
50
metres
of
a
voting
place
on
any
advanced
voting
day
or
voting
day
similar
to
the
other
provisions
being
recommended
for
the
bylaw
staff
would
also
recommend
that
this
provision
be
amended
to
include
the
prohibition
in
relation
to
any
place
where
the
administration
of
election
processes
is
being
conducted
since
election
signs
within
a
street
allowance.
There
are
certain
restrictions,
such
as
a
minimum
setback
from
the
edge
of
the
road
for
a
vehicle
sign.
P
They
were
writing
recommending
a
new
policy
be
added
to
clarify
that
if
a
candidate
or
a
third
party
advertiser
has
a
vehicle
sign,
that
sign
is
allowed
to
be
on
the
city
streets
in
accordance
with
any
other
bylaw
regulations.
A
new
clause
would
also
prohibit
vehicle
signs
from
being
parked
on
any
public
property
or
on
any
cemetery.
P
The
existing
sign
bylaw
is
currently
silent
on
the
matter
of
election.
Signs
on
private
property
staff
is
recommending
that
election
signs
on
private
property
should
be
subject
to
the
same
regulations
as
signs
within
the
road
allowance
with
respect
to
such
matters
as
they
set
back
from
the
traveled
roadway.
That
there
be
no
signs
within
the
sight
triangles
subject
to
any
size,
size
or
height
restrictions,
and
that
there
be
no
signs
within
50
metres
of
a
voting
place.
P
Some
of
municipal
bylaws
also
restrict
the
number
of
election
signs
that
can
be
placed
on
private
property
staff
is
recommending
a
maximum
of
one
election
sign
per
street
frontage
per
candidate
or
registered
third
party
for
residential
properties
and
two
election
signs
per
street
frontage
per
candidate
or
registered
third
party
for
non-residential
properties.
So
basically,
what
that
means
if
there
are
residents
or
occupants
on
a
property
that
support
different
candidates,
if
it's
a
residential
frontage,
they
could
each
have
a
sign
for
that,
the
candidate
that
they
support
and
the
same
for
signage
on
non-residential
properties.
P
In
terms
of
the
size
of
election
signs,
the
existing
viola
has
no
regulations
in
terms
of
size.
Most
of
the
election
signs
in
the
2018
election
were
the
typical
law
nor
boulevard
signs
approximately
half
a
meter
by
0.7
of
a
meter
in
size,
double-sided
and
mounted
on
a
an
H
metal
H
frame.
The
larger
signs
were
typically
found
at
intersections
or
on
public
property,
and
they
were
approximately
one
meter
by
two
meters
and
we're
usually
mounted
in
a
wooden
frame.
P
The
larger
signs
would
have
been
most
found
on
a
campaign
office
staff
is
recommending
that
election
signs
in
the
City
of
Kingston
accept
for
campaign
office.
Election
signs,
billboard
signs
and
vehicle
wraps
be
restricted
to
a
maximum
size
of
one
meter
by
2
meters
and
be
no
more
than
two
point
one
five
meters
or
seven
feet
above
ground
level.
P
This
is
considered
to
be
consistent
with
what
appears
to
have
been
past
practice
in
the
city
in
previous
elections,
and
it
is
also
consistent
with
the
overall
overall
objectives
to
provide
a
reasonable
and
appropriate
means
to
identify
candidates
and
third-party
advertisers
and
also
minimize
impacts
on
nearby
property
and
not
create
a
distraction
or
safety
hazard
and
protect
and
enhance
the
aesthetic
qualities
of
the
city.
Establishing
a
size
limit
for
election
science
was
supported
by
71
point.
P
The
election
signed
by
law,
any
signs
placed
by
the
city
or
the
provincial
or
federal
governments
to
provide
information
about
elections
would
be
exempt
from
the
election
sign.
Bilaam
election
signs
for
a
municipal
election
must
be
placed
within
the
boundaries
of
the
electoral
district.
Where
the
candidate
is
running
for
office,
election
signs
can
only
be
placed
on
private
property
with
the
consent
of
the
owner
or
occupant.
P
Election
science
are
not
to
be
removed
without
the
consent
of
the
acqua,
a
candidate
or
a
third
party
advertiser
or
the
owner
or
occupant
of
the
property
unless
provided
otherwise
in
the
bylaw
election
signs
are
not
to
be
wilfully,
defaced
or
damaged.
Election
signs
are
not
to
be
left
in
a
state
of
disrepair.
P
P
Notwithstanding
those
procedures
on
both
advanced
voting
day
and
voting
day,
unlawful
signs
in
proximity
to
a
voting
place
shall
be
immediately
removed
by
an
enforcement
officer
or
a
designated
election
official.
A
new
Clause
18
in
the
bylaw
sets
out
the
applicable
offense
and
penalty
provisions.
Any
person
who
contravenes
the
provisions
of
the
bylaw
is
guilty
of
an
offense
and
applying
conviction
is
liable
to
a
fine
of
not
more
than
ten
thousand
for
a
first
offense
and
twenty-five
thousand
for
a
subsequent
offense.
P
With
respect
to
the
placement
of
election
signs.
The
intent
of
these
sessions
would
be
to
educate
campaign
teams
and
the
public
and
thereby
minimize
the
number
of
complaints
about
unlawful
election
signs
and
the
need
for
removal
of
unlawful
election
signs.
And
that
completes
our
presentation.
Mr.
chair,
and
we're
more
than
happy
to
answer.
Questions.
H
Okay,
cemetery
and
they
need
to
be-
they
need
to
be
spread
out
quite
substantially
more
than
they
were
before.
Iii
guess.
My
question
is,
although
it
sounds,
it
sounds
as
though
people
support
the
use
of
science,
it
doesn't
sound
as
Olli
support
the
use
of
signs
on
public
property.
Would
you
would
would
that
be
a
fair
assessment
of
sort
of
what
the
data
that
you've
collected
would
support.
P
H
H
H
I
Thank
you.
If
I
heard
you
come,
we're
allowed
one
sign
per
candidate
on
any
frontage
and
we're
also
allowed
no
more
than
10
metres
between
signs
of
the
sandler
candidate
in
the
event
of
a
row
house
with,
say
driveways
that
are
less
than
10
meters
apart
and
there's
two
residents
there
who
may
want
to
sign
which
one
of
those
two
bylaws
would
apply.
P
So
if
it's
a
series
of
then
I'm
not
sure
it
ends
on
what
the
lot
width
would
be,
but
that
separation
distance
would
apply
for
signs
for
the
same
candidate.
So
there
could
be
one
out
in
the
road
allowance
in
front
and
then,
if
somebody
wanted
to
put
one
on
their
own
property
for
the
same
candidate,
unless
it
was
ten
metres
away
from
the
one
in
the
road
allowance,
they
wouldn't
be
permitted
to
do
that.
So.
I
Allowance
on
next-door
neighbors,
so
if
you
have
one
home
touch
of
say
twenty
meters
but
say
ten
of
that
is
or
fifteen
of
that
is
the
driveway
there's
five
left
on
the
lawn
sign
and
on
the
other
or
on
the
line
and
the
other
one
adjacent
to.
It
is
also
similar
such
that
there's
ten
meters
of
grass
space
to
put
a
sign
on
and
there's
two
homes
there.
It
seems
that
there
could
be
a
contradiction.
I
A
A
If
I
understand
this
change
the
bylaws,
so
that
that
Boulevard
section
in
between
the
sidewalk
and
the
road
which
I
agree
was
abused
in
the
in
the
last
couple
of
elections,
no
signs
at
all.
You
can
put
signs
on
the
other
side
of
gravel
shoulder
as
long
as
there's
two
meters
from
the
traveled
roadway,
which
is
the
pavement,
and
you
can
put
signs
right
beside
the
sidewalk
as
long
as
it
doesn't
interfere
with
pedestrian
traffic.
A
A
The
question
this
is
questions
only
so
it's
more
of
a
comment,
but
I'm
saying
it
requires
that
people
have,
in
their
mind
a
difference
between
different
kinds
of
roadway,
the
the
vehicular
portion
of
the
roadway
and
the
active
transportation
portion
of
the
roadway,
and
it
could
easily
lead
to
misinterpretation.
Okay,.
K
G
You,
mr.
chair
3,
thank
you
for
the
clarity
pounding
signs
in
the
8th
of
the
last
eight
elections
in
the
city.
This
is
very
helpful.
I
do
have
a
question
about
the
side
triangle
15
by
15.
That
makes
quite
a
space
means
that
most
intersections,
if
we're
following
the
letter
of
the
law
wouldn't
be
able
to
have
signs,
is
that
a
fair
assessment.
P
Yes,
that
would
be
the
key
in
like
residential
neighborhoods,
so
unless
there's
a
extremely
wide
road
allowance,
if
you
look
at
the
diagram
on
the
screen,
signs
would
not
be
allowed
within
that
area
that
shaded
blue.
So
in
all
likelihood
many
of
the
signs
that
were
in
intersections
in
the
past
election
were
probably
unlawful.
Ryan.
G
That,
and
because
of
some
of
the
new
restrictions,
should
this
bylaw
be
passed
similar
to
councilor
Hills
questioning
I'm
wondering
about
enforcement,
if
there's
an
expectation
that
we
will
be
able
to
apply
many
more
staff,
hours,
etc,
etc.
To
ensure
that
these
bylaws,
if
they
go
through,
are
actually
enforced.
O
Through
you,
mr.
chair,
yes,
we
will
have
our
by
law
enforcement
officers
or
actually
have
zones,
so
there
are
approximately
six
to
seven
enforcement
officers
that
are
assigned
to
City
central.
Then
we
have
two
or
three
assigned
to
the
west
and
a
couple
assigned
to
the
east,
so
the
expectation
will
be
with
this
new
bylaw.
If
it's
passed
that,
yes,
they
will
be
out
there
enforcing
the
aspects
of
the
bylaw.
Thank.
G
O
Through
you,
mr.
charity
of
complaints
that
come
in
are
on
public
property.
We
do
still
see
some
of
the
site
triangle
in
subdivisions
and
we
do
receive
complaints.
Obviously,
vehicles
having
trouble
seeing
at
intersections,
but
the
majority
of
complaints
that
come
in
are
about
public
property.
Yes,.
K
C
Have
a
couple
of
questions,
but
first
one
I
will
look
at
it.
Does
this
triangle
so
we've
offered
some
clarity
tonight
than
if
I
had
a
roll
house
that
was
on
that
intersection
and
the
property
is
close
to
the
curb
this
sidewalk
say
six
feet
to
the
sidewalk
sidewalk
and
the
curb
much
like
it's
available
on
cross
field,
Avenue
and
I'm
thinking,
specifically
the
intersection
of
cross
field
and
Anderson,
with
your
sight
diagram
that
you're
Dillman
gemst
writing
here
with
15
meters.
C
There
would
be
two
residential
properties
side
by
side
that
would
not
be
able
to
put
up
a
sign
because
it
would
fall
within
that.
That's
like
perimeter,
even
though,
if
you
do
the
angle
you're
going
to
be
going
through
someone's
house,
is
that
what
you're
telling
me
or
is
this
for
a
wide
open
intersection,
because
if
this
is
demonstrating
to
me
that
you
cannot
have
the
house
on
the
corner
cannot
have
a
lawn
sign
because
it'll
be
within
that
blue
triangle.
That's
the
way
you
described
it.
You're
telling
me!
P
Answer
to
the
first
part
of
your
question:
I
mean
that
15
meter
sight
triangle
and
that's
already
a
provision
in
the
existing
Bible.
What
we're
doing
is
trying
to
Clara
and
make
it
easier
for
campaign
teams
and
by
law
enforcement
officers
to
interpret
and
enforce
that
provision
by
making
it
the
measurements
along
the
travel
portion
of
the
road,
not
that
Street
allowance,
which
you
can't
find
so
yes,
within
that
blue
triangle,
signs
would
not
be
permitted
and
likely
in
some
residential
subdivisions
that
blue
triangle
may
in
fact
run
through
the
middle
of
the
house.
C
So
your
disenfranchising,
a
resident
that
may
wish
to
demonstrate
their
their
civic
duty
and
right
to
present
the
lawn
sign
case
and
you're
also
disenfranchising
the
other
electorate
that
has
a
lawn,
that's
similar
and
very
close
I'm
glad
you
clarify
that
for
me.
So
the
triangle
process,
if
there
was
no,
if
there
was
no
public
property,
if
there's
no
public
property
involved-
and
this
is
solely
on
private
property,
could
you
remove
the
triangle
sightlines.
C
Okay,
I
got
many
more.
You
are
proposing
that
you're
looking
so,
basically,
we've
had
a
you
use
a
great
deal
of
weight
on
the
public
consultation,
but
in
this
public
consultation
there
were
thirty.
Eighty
three
thousand
six
hundred
and
eight
people
eligible
voters,
only
thirty
four
thousand
five
hundred
and
twenty
nine
motor,
which
is
41.5%
we
had
two
hundred
and
five
response
to
the
surveys,
was
represent.
H
A
F
A
Question
is
not
an
order
and
it's
questions
only
that
are
in
order
so
you're
correct
about
the
session
part.
But
you
need
to
be
got
seeing
questions
for
clarification
because
we
are
going
to
debate
this.
We
are
going
to
rule
on
it
and
we're
gonna
recommend
to
council
something
so
you're
really
asking
to
get
the
report
clear,
even
the
committee's
mind,
before
we
deliberate
so.
O
A
C
Separation
of
10
meters
between
signs
as
far
as
I
can
see
from
the
report.
It
was
only
London
that
had
10
meters
what
other
distances
were
offered
through
the
other
communities.
I
see
that
there
are
numbers
of
provisions
that
you
mentioned
as
many
as
13
communities
had
these
provisions,
but
I
only
saw
in
London
for
the
10
meter,
separation.
A
G
Quicker,
thank
you
through.
You
appreciated
how
you
showed
the
different
jurisdictions
and
the
different
considerations
they
took
for
all
the
different
pieces
of
the
bylaw.
That
was
very
helpful.
One
thing
I
didn't
see
and
maybe
I
missed
it
is.
Are
there
any
jurisdictions
in
Ontario
that
had
an
outright
ban?
So
we've
talked
just
a
moment
ago
about
the
potential
for
public
property
ban.
But
what
about
no
lawn
signs,
no
signs
of
any
nature
in
a
campaign.
Does
that
happen
in
Ontario?
So.
P
There
would
have
to
be
some
pretty
blatant
contraventions
of
the
bylaw
on
a
continual
basis
that,
based
on
the
information
that
we've
had
in
discussions,
that
we've
had
bylaw
prefers
to
use
a
more
friendly
enforcement
approach
first,
so
the
provisions
that
were
established
for
the
last
election,
for
example,
if
there
was
an
unlawful
sign,
was
if
there
was
a
complaint,
the
bylaw
officer
would
get
in
touch
with
the
either
the
candidate
or
the
third-party
advertiser
advise
them
of
the
complaint.
They
had
24
hours
to
react
if
they
didn't.
P
O
Mr.
chair
mr.
Wallace
is
correct.
Our
enforcement
strategy
is
always
a
proactive
try
to
get
it
through
friendly
enforcement.
Try
to
get
compliance
through
friendly
enforcement,
but
what
we
can
do
is
we
can
apply
to
the
Ministry
of
the
Attorney
General
for
a
short
form
wording,
which
would
be
basically
your
peal
when
so
similar
to
when
you
receive
a
parking
ticket,
and
we
would
make
a
recommendation
as
to
what
that
fine
amount
would
be
through
some
best
practice.
A
Remote
accounts
are
Hill
I'm,
going
to
take
a
turn.
What
it's
the
reason
other
than
the
fact
that
the
surveys
had
51
percent
as
a
firm
0.5
percent
were
in
favor
of
signs
in
in
the
roadway
allowance.
What
was
the
reason
the
staff
didn't
feel
it
would
be
wiser
in
the
long
run,
for
an
outright
ban
on
public
property
signs,
knowing
all
the
enforcement
issues
that
we've
had
in
the
past.
P
So,
as
I
already
mentioned,
one
of
the
main
reasons
was
that
allowing
signs
on
public
property
gives
all
the
candidates
and
third-party
advertisers
an
equal
opportunity
for
getting
name
recognition
during
their
campaign
and
to
only
allow
them
on
private
property
could
give
an
advantage
to
the
incumbents
who
are
already
well-known
in
the
community.
So
part
of
the
provisions
of
the
municipal
election
act
talks
about
fairness
in
the
whole
election
process.
So
that
was
one
of
the
reasons
why
we
were
looking
at
that.
H
P
H
P
Not
sure
I
mean
it
depends
on
the
on
the
type
of
road
to
mean,
for
example,
if
you
get
down
into
the
older
part
of
the
city
where
the
road
allowances
may
be
narrower
than
what
you
have
typically
in
the
newer
areas,
there
may
not
be
that
room,
but
as
long
as
they've
got
some
room
beyond
the
sidewalk,
that
is
a
private
property
than
a
sign
can
go
there.
So.
H
I
know
that
there
was
a
lot
of
concern
expressed
about
the
fact
that
candidates
were
putting
signs
on
the
boulevard
that
suggested
that
the
homeowner
supported
them
as
a
private
citizen.
I
think
that
you've
heard
that
complaint.
Yes,
yeah,
yes,
okay
and
my
last
question
then,
would
be,
if
respect
to
the
bylaw
enforcement.
So
do
you
anticipate
that
we
will
add
a
lot
of
bylaw
officers
during
the
election
campaign
in
order
to
manage
this
to
youth.
O
O
Through
you,
mr.
chair,
yes,
our
staff
are
busy,
but
one
of
the
things
that
we
did
do
with
the
last
municipal
election
and
also
the
provincial
election
is
that
we
did
have
the
campaign
teams
in
and
we
provided
an
education
to
the
campaign
teams
on
the
information
that
some
of
the
information
that
you're
seeing
here
tonight,
and
we
did
find
that
that
was
that
was
helpful.
O
A
This
is
only
but
seeing
the
volume
of
questions
and
the
concerns
I
mean
I'm
hearing
before
a
lot
of
questions,
but
I'm
also
hearing
a
lot
of
concerns
with
the
bylaw
Perez
proposed.
So
maybe
we
should
move
through
to
moving
it
so
that
it
can
be
amended
and
deferred
and
other
things
right.
So
maybe
I'll
close
questions
for
the
time.
Being.
Remember
that
your
questions,
you,
if
you
think
of
more
questions
once
it's
on
the
floor,
you
can
still
ask
questions
so
we'll
go
to
the
members
of
the
public
section
for
comments
or
questions.
A
H
A
G
K
A
If
the
amendment
is
moved
and
seconded,
but
we
got
to
make
sure
the
the
wording
is
correct
before
it's
presented,
so
I'm
gonna
take
a
two
minute
recess
to
allow
at
that
committee
member
to
get
the
word
in
correct
with
the
clerk
okay.
So
the
we're
at
the
point
there
Council
Hill
councillor
Hill,
has
the
floor.
He's
prepared
amendment.
If
you
want
to
read
it
out
now
it's
been
seconded
and
then
we
will
do
made
it.
A
H
Thank
you,
threw
chair,
I,
mean
I,
think
the
the
the
the
level
of
restriction
around
the
science
as
proposed
and
the
the
fact
that
there
seems
to
be
a
growing
sense
that
or
sorry
a
growing
sense
that
there
is
a
loss
of
support
generally
for
signs
on
public
property
and
a
recognition
that
people
do
appreciate.
You
know
the
the
usefulness
of
election
signs,
but
that
they
be
restricted
to
private
property
seems
to
be
an
undercurrent
in
terms
of
the
information
that
we
received
tonight
and
so
I
think.
G
Than
that
I
think
in
from
staff
tonight,
we've
heard
that,
though
these
additional
bylaw
requirements
will
make
it
easier
for
a
campaign
teams
to
understand
and
I
again
as
it's
someone
who's
done.
Many
campaigns
in
the
sea
I
can
speak
to
the
fact
that
they
would
do
that,
but
I
also
think,
as
we
heard,
that
would
make
for
more
enforcement
and
more
stress
on
by
law.
So
this
is
a
very
clear
motion
that
will
frankly
make
bylaws
job
much
easier.
Thank.
O
Through
you,
mr.
chair
I,
don't
at
this
point
see
where
there
would
be
a
difference
between
the
current
election
signed
by
law
and
what's
proposed
here
tonight,
I
mean
in
the
is
a
state
of
previously.
In
the
last
municipal
election,
there
was
80
to
85
complaints
that
came
through
the
licensing
and
enforcement
division,
and
we
did
find
in
certain
areas
of
this
city
where
the
compliance
was
better
and
I.
O
Think
it's
the
education
in
all
honesty
to
the
campaign
teams,
where
they
campaign
teams
in
for
an
information
session
that
was
joint
in
partnership
with
our
colleagues
in
the
clerk's
department
and
you're
correct
councillor,
Kiley,
that
a
lot
of
the
campaign
teams
didn't
understand
like
sight
triangle
and
issues
and
just
other
items
that
are
in
the
current
bylaw.
But
we
found
it
to
be
a
good
session.
We've
gone
through
two
of
them.
Now
we've
found
it
to
be
productive.
O
I
A
Support
the
amendment,
the
part
of
our
job
as
counselors
is
to
know
what
the
people
want.
We
all
went
door-to-door,
we
all
heard
about
signs
in
the
campaign.
We
all
witnessed
the
provincial
and
federal
campaigns
and
the
proliferation
of
signs
on
the
public
roadway.
We
heard
the
comments
escalate
election
to
election.
A
A
Now
you
can
you
can
fake
support
by
putting
carefully
putting
signs
on
public
property,
they
look
like
they're,
they
represent
voters,
but
really
we
all
know
if
you've
ever
run
a
campaign
that
what
counts
is
actual
support
and
and
and
so
the
signs
that
are
on
private
property,
at
least
in
municipal
elections.
Are
people
asking
for
a
sign
or
agreeing
to
have
a
sign
put
there?
A
We're
not
really
serving
the
residents
they
will.
If
there
are
some
signs,
they
will
know
which
candidates
are
in
their
district,
they
will
see
the
signs
that
are
up,
even
if
they're,
only
on
private
property,
and
it
also
sets
a
certain
threshold
that
you
need
enough
support
as
a
candidate
to
be
able
to
get
a
few
signs
up
to
get
off
the
ground
as
a
candidate,
otherwise
you're
in
trouble.
A
It
may
be
slightly
disadvantageous
to
new
faces
who
people
don't
know
because
they
can't
advertise
by
putting
signs
on
public
property,
but
they
do
they
could
do
have
the
optional
ways
of
going
door-to-door
and
earning
sign
locations.
The
old-fashioned
way
by
asking
nicely
so
I'm
in
favor
of
this
change
I
think
it's
the
way
that
the
city
is
going,
the
residents
a
scheme
for
this,
a
certain
percentage
of
the
survey.
Respondents
are
obviously
interested
parties
that
work
for
political
parties,
so
I.
A
Really,
if
you,
if
you
estimate
that
skewing
the
survey
results
by
five
or
ten
percent,
the
actual
51%
is
really
not
show
a
majority
or
consensus
opinion
I
think
it's
I
think
we're
in
the
minority
of
people
that
want
signs
on
public
property.
That's
why
I
agree
with
the
agreement.
Thank
you.
I
returned.
A
A
L
A
Commit
the
committee
clerk
will
will
make
the
wording
match
the
recommendation
and
that
will
be
shown
in
the
minutes.
Okay,
so
we're
voting
on
an
the
amendment
to
remove
all
reference
to
public
property
from
the
exhibit
and
yeah
that
all
references
to
sign
some
public
property
be
removed
from
the
proposed
bylaw.
Okay,
we're
gonna
call
the
vote,
all
those
in
favor
opposed
and
that
passes
unanimously.
So
that's
been
amended.
It's
a
significant
change
to
the
bylaw.
C
A
G
P
Through
you,
mr.
chair,
the
penalties
that
we
looked
at
the
sight
triangle
dimensions
were
anywhere
from
five
meters
to
the
fifteen
meters.
That's
here
in
Kingston,
and
sometimes
it
depended
on
the
type
of
road.
Sometimes
it
was
a
five
meter
triangle
next
to
a
driveway
or
something,
but
five
meters
was
certainly
with
some
of
the
municipalities.
All.
A
A
A
O
Chair
where
the
15
meters
comes
in
is
more
at
major
intersection.
So
if
you
can
think
about
an
intersection
like
Centennial
and
and
Princess
Street,
where
you've
got
obviously,
you've
got
the
four
corners
there,
where
we're
getting
a
lot
of
complaints
would
have
been
on
the
South,
the
south
west
side
of
that
intersection.
Where.
O
People
couldn't
see
at
the
corner
when
they
were
trying
to
to
turn
right
and
there
were
complaints
about
vehicle
air
traffic
and
also
pedestrian
traffic.
So
there's
there's
a
bit
of
a
difference
between
the
major
intersections
and
then
maybe
the
the
private
property.
Where
we
see
we
see
less
complaints.
The
majority
of
the
complaints
that
come
in
are
the
major
intersections
I
just.
A
Want
to
remind
the
committee
that
the
proposed
bylaw
has
already
been
amended
and
we're
recommended
to
council
that
that
intersection
would
not
have
any
signs
permitted,
because
that's
public
property,
so
the
15-metre
we've
just
heard
the
15-metre
rule
is
when
public
property
was
in
play
and
councillor
Qaida's
amendment
is
speaking
to
the
sight
triangle
being
applied
to
private
property.
I
just
want
to
remind
the
committee
so
that
we
know
what
we're
actually
discussing
at
this
point
in
time.
A
The
proposed
bylaw
only
permits
science
on
private
property
and
councillor
Conti,
saying
that
the
15-metre
sight
triangle,
councillor,
Chappell,
saying
that
the
cake
seam
in
metre
sight
triangle
is
too
large,
especially
in
his
neighborhood.
So
just
remind
the
committee
of
of
what
we're
actually
talking
about
so
next
on.
My
list
was
that
there's
and
you
did
okay.
H
A
P
It
would
I
guess
it
would
depend
on
the
intersection
whether
it
becomes
a
safety
hazard.
The
five
meters
is
still
going
to
be
measured
along
the
curb
line
or
the
edge
of
the
pavement,
so
in
major
intersections
that
five
meters
is
gonna,
be
within
the
the
public
realm.
But
when
you
get
into
subdivisions
residential
subdivisions,
the
five
meters
could
very
well
impact
the
private
property
and
whether
or
not
that
five
meters
is
sufficient.
If
there's
a
large
sign
placed
on
the
private
property
in
terms
of
obstructing
sight
lines,
I'm
not
really
sure.
A
C
So
we
remember
properties.
I
would
like
to
move
an
amendment
that
the
distancing
is
removed
between
signs
and
so
that
row,
houses
and
and
residential
communities
that
they
wishes
demonstrate
support.
They
can
have
their
neighbors
can
demonstrate
their
support
as
well
and
not
be
restricted
by
having
us
like
the
barrier
between
them.
So
I'd
like
to
remove
that,
we
would
remove
that
restriction
of
the
bylaw
okay.
A
A
The
councilors
in
a
in
a
situation
where
the
frontage
is
less
than
ten
meters,
the
10
meter
restriction,
would
be
a
restriction
on
individual
property
owners.
It
or
potentially
could
be
yes,
okay,
so
I
need
a
seconder
for
a
councillor.
She
fails
met,
cancel
return
that
the
10-meter
restriction
be
removed.
It
says
edit.
Okay,
you
got
that.
Okay,
any
debate
call
the
question
all
those
in
favor
pose
that
also
carries
unanimously.
A
So
just
want
to
remind
the
committee
that
we're
trying
to
represent
all
of
Council
here
tonight
that
we
go
into
more
detail
with
less
of
us,
but
at
the
end
of
the
day
it's
also
passed
Council.
So
if
you're
thinking
of
any
more
amendments
make
sure
you
think
you
can
get
support
when
it
comes
to
the
council
table
any
other
proposed
councillor
Chappelle,
yes,.
C
A
P
A
C
Were
some
commit?
The
limitation
of
two
for
residential
and
three
for
commercial
properties
and
I
would
move
that
we
would
have
the
same
mandate
because
there
was
a
number
of
communities.
I
think
there
were
five
communities
that
had
that
limited
and
I
think
that
ours
was
more
restrictive
than
what
was
researched
in
the
great
work
that
they
did.
I
G
Right
yeah
further
to
that
in
context
of
the
upcoming
federal
election-
and
this
is
relevant
so
bear
with
me
for
ten
seconds-
there's
a
poll
done
by
eCos
last
week.
That
said
of
the
four
main
political
parties,
they're
all
tied
in
potential
voter,
intense
so
say
you
have
that
applied
to
households
in
Kingston.
That
could
be
for
signs
per
lawn
already.
G
A
H
Agree
that
that
could
happen,
it's
pretty
unlikely
I
mean
we
certainly
didn't
see
a
lot
of
evidence
of
that
around
the
city
and
at
the
in
the
election
campaign.
My
concern
is
more
that
what
we're
effectively
doing
is
saying
to
a
business
owner
that
you
have,
you
know
twice
to
say
of
a
resident
and
I.
Don't
think
that's
fair
and
I
and
I
think
that,
although
it's
very
unlikely
that
people
are
going
to
are
going
to
engage
in
multiple
signs
on
their
front
lawn,
tough
enough
to
get
them
to
put
one
on
there.
A
Actually
can
see
both
sides
I'm
fairly
ambivalent,
one
way
or
the
other
I'm
trying
to
think
what
what
downtown
residents
would
say.
They
would
say
nobody
puts
two
signs
on
their
property
down
to
him,
but
but
if,
if
you've
got
a
commercial
frontage
on
Princess,
Street
you're
put
in
you've
got
two
signs
and
then
someone's
got
a
residential
frontage
and
they're
only
allowed
one.
That's
not
fair,
so
I
think
I
think
I
on
the
balance.
I
have
to
side
with
councilor
Chappelle's
amendment
now
I'm
sworn
it.
Thank
you.
I.
A
B
So
essentially,
Exhibit
A
will
be
amended
to
remove
or
sorry
to
prohibit
science
being
placed
on
public
property
as
well.
The
bylaw
will
be
amended
to
remove
all
references
to
science
being
placed
on
public
property.
The
second
amendment
dealt
with
the
15-metre
site
triangle
being
reduced
to
five
meters.
B
The
third
amendment
effectively
reduced
the
10
meter
restriction
from
private
property,
because
public
property
is
no
longer
in
play
and
finally,
the
baile
or
Exhibit
A
is
also
being
amended
to
permit
two
signs
on
residential
property.
In
order
for
the
number
of
signs
to
be
comparable
with
commercial
properties.
A
A
K
L
You
mr.
chair,
once
again,
it's
still
pleased
to
be
here
tonight,
even
after
those
minor
amendments
to
the
previous
recommendation,
but
in
2011
city
of
kingston
developed
an
annual
process
for
identifying
listing
and
reviewing
bylaws,
which
might
be
considered
obsolete
or
need
of
being
updated.
The
inventory
has
been
updated
annually
provided
to
the
administrative
policies
committee
for
information.
Our
initial
goal
was
60
bylaws
being
reviewed
annually.
L
Under
this
process
we
reviewed
92
bylaws
to
date,
6
in
2003
6
in
2014
6
in
2015
27
in
2016,
a
high
of
36
in
2017
and
11
in
2018,
so
the
average
has
been
15
bylaws
per
year.
So
the
purpose
of
this
report
is
to
provide
the
listing
of
all
bylaws
which
were
viewed
in
2018,
and
the
ongoing
nature
of
the
review
process
in
2018
11
bylaws
were
either
confirmed
as
adequate
or
sanctioned
changes
were
made
were
necessary.
L
15
bylaws
have
been
identified
for
this
process.
The
periodic
review
of
corporate
bylaws
helps
to
mitigate
risk
and
ensure
that
bylaws
are
up
to
date
and
in
accordance
with
any
applicable
federal
and
provincial
legislations.
Our
team
is
here
to
answer
any
questions
on
this
information
report
that
that
can
maybe
have
thank
you.
C
C
Q
Thank
you
through
your
mr.
chair.
The
report
before
you
tonight
contains
information
from
March
2019
through
to
the
end
of
April
reader
crest,
home
maintained
an
overall
occupancy
rate
of
98.7
8
for
January
through
to
April
over
the
course
of
this
reporting
period.
Reader
crest
had
two
incidents
and
three
complaints
reportable
to
the
Ministry
of
Health
and
long-term
care.
One
of
the
critical
incident
was
a
respiratory
outbreak
declared
by
KF
Ln,
a
public
health
unit
on
April
20th.
Q
On
our
first
floor,
there
were
11
cases
of
upper
respiratory
symptoms
during
the
course
of
this
outbreak
that
were
in
keeping
with
the
case
definition.
The
outbreak
was
confirmed
as
influenza
A
from
cultures
tested.
There
were
two
residents
hospitalized
and
no
deaths
occurred
as
a
result
of
this
outbreak.
The
outbreak
was
declared
over
on
may
2nd
and
there
were
no
cases
affecting
staff
during
this
outbreak.
The
Ministry
of
Health
and
long-term
care
was
in
the
home
during
the
month
of
April.
Q
During
the
course
of
this
inspection
they
inquired
about
one
complaint
as
well
as
critical
incidents
submitted
through
the
course
of
2019.
The
report
was
issued
in
May
and,
as
a
result,
the
home
received
four
written
notifications
to
which
voluntary
plans
of
correction
have
been
completed.
The
notifications
were
related
to
care
plans
surrounding
Falls
admission
care
conferences
and
an
applicant
refusal
letter.
The
home
has
completed
an
action
plan
for
all
findings.
As
of
April
2009
teen,
there
were
425
people
on
the
wait
list
for
the
home,
of
which
18
were
in
crisis
awaiting
placement.
Q
The
home
continues
to
work
on
the
replacement
of
flooring
on
both
the
third
and
fourth
floors.
This
project
began
in
April
of
this
year
and
is
expected
to
be
completed
by
the
end
of
summer.
Upon
completion
of
these
two
floors,
the
home
will
be
looking
to
begin.
The
same
work
on
the
first
and
second
floors.
Reader
crests
have
been
at
our
annual
quality
improvement
plan
to
health
quality
Ontario
in
March.
Q
The
home's
quality
improvement
plan
outlines
goals
for
the
home,
which
focuses
on
improving
resident
family
satisfaction,
decreasing
emergency
room
visits,
palliative
care,
improving
resident
safety
and
decreasing
antipsychotic
use.
As
of
the
end
of
April
of
2019,
Rita
crest
home
has
spent
thirty
point
nine
seven
percent
of
its
municipal
contribution,
excluding
commitments
which
is
one
hundred
and
thirty
seven
thousand
dollars
under
budget
timing.
Q
Differences
contributing
to
the
under
spent
include
timing
of
payroll
costs,
which
are
typically
higher
in
the
summer
months
due
to
vacation
coverage
and
higher
in
the
last
month
of
the
fiscal
year
due
to
timing
of
two
statutory
holidays
and
LU
bank
payouts
I'm
happy
to
answer
any
questions.
If
there
isn't.
G
Q
So
during
the
the
flooring
project
itself,
the
the
funds
are
there
to
complete
that
project.
For
the
entire
home,
deferral
was
made
for
resident
washrooms
and
not
the
whole
amount
was
deferred,
but
there
was
a
portion
of
two
million
dollars
that
was
deferred
out
to
later
years
to
have
that
renovation
completed
and.
Q
H
Q
Through
you,
mr.
chair,
clients
are
either
in
home
and
have
community
care.
And/Or
have
family
that
are
with
them
24
hours
a
day
which
can
no
longer
have
the
ability
to
stay
with
them.
Some
of
them
end
up
in
the
emergency
room
and
have
no
place
to
go.
So
those
are
the
crisis
that
needs
to
get
placed,
because
the
support
is
not
there
to
house
them.
C
C
We
have
one
item
of
correspondence
to
reference.
This
is
received
from
Nathan
Richard
of
patria
enterprises
dated
May
22nd
2019.
Regarding
the
city
of
Kingston's
vacancy
tax
rebate.
It
was
on
schedule,
page
309,
I'm,
sure,
you've
all
read
it
and
a
motion
to
adjourn
Oh
councillor
McLaren.
You
were
fast.