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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 17, 2022 - Budget Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 1 Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: D. Pickles Also Present: M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Douglas-Murray - Director, Community Services B. Duffield - Director, Operations J. Eddy - Director, Human Resources J. Hagg - Fire Chief J. Flowers - CEO & Director of Public Libraries, Pickering Public Library R. Holborn - Director, Engineering Services F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski - Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel - City Clerk J. Halsall - Division Head, Finance C. Rose - Chief Planner R. Perera - Deputy Clerk A. Slack - Executive Assistant, Chief Administrative Officer K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt C. Doody-Hamilton B. McLean 1. Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating electronically in accordance with By-law 7771/20 and provided opening remarks on the process for the electronic Executive Committee Budget Meeting. 2. Disclosure of Interest 2.1 Councillor Brenner declared a conflict of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to salaries and wages in the 2021 Current Budget for Community Services Department, Culture & Recreation – Admin and Programs Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 2 and the Corporate Services Department, Animal Services, as he has family members employed in these areas. Councillor Brenner did not take part in the discussion or vote on these matters. 2.2 Councillor McLean declared a conflict of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to Grants to Organizations for PARA Marine Search & Rescue, as he is the Chair of the Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA). Councillor McLean did not take part in the discussion or vote on these matters. 3. Delegations 3.1 Eileen Higdon Re: Waterfront Trail Snow Clearing Eileen Higdon, Pickering Resident, withdrew their delegation and did not connect to the electronic meeting. 3.2 Eileen Higdon Re: Greenhouse for the Community Gardens Eileen Higdon, Pickering Resident, withdrew their delegation and did not connect to the electronic meeting. 3.3 Eileen Higdon Re: In-Person Council Meetings Eileen Higdon, Pickering Resident, withdrew their delegation and did not connect to the electronic meeting. 3.4 Matt Bentley Re: Review and Recommendations of the 2022 Capital Budget Matt Bentley, Pickering Resident, joined the electronic meeting to discuss the Claremont Park Master Plan and traffic calming measures for Old Brock Road. Mr. Bentley advised that he was happy to see the Parks and Recreation Master Plan being approved in 2017 which included Claremont Park, but noted concern that there were no funds in the capital budget to implement the Plan. He noted that the outdoor ice rink in Claremont Park was not used during non-winter months and stated that the construction of a roof over the ice rink could provide for year-round recreational space for youth in Claremont and the broader Pickering community. He further spoke to speeding in Claremont, specifically the south part of Old Brock Road, noting it was an ongoing issue and added that City staff had been active in coming up with viable solutions. Mr. Bentley also raised the need for sidewalks in Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 3 the area as this posed a safety hazard for students having to walk on the streets, and that coupled with speeding, this created a situation that was very dangerous. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee and Mr. Bentley regarding: • the prioritization of the roof for the outdoor ice rink; • community preference for the type of traffic calming measures in Claremont; • the installation of new playground equipment in Claremont Park and the installation temporarily removing the ice rink; and, • warmer winter days potentially melting the ice rink despite the implementation of a roof over the rink. 4. Presentations 4.1 Presentation by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director, Finance & Treasurer with respect to the 2022 Current and Capital Budgets Mayor Ryan provided opening remarks and commended staff, especially the Finance Department, for their work on the 2022 budget. He noted that a proposed levy of 1.79% was very reasonable, and responsible. Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, appeared before the Committee and introduced the 2022 Current and Capital Budget and added that the 2022 Budgets included a recommended levy increase of 1.79% for the City’s share. Ms. Carpino noted that the budget was built on the principle of fiscal restraint and delivered the City’s second lowest budget levee in the past 20 years. She added that within the budget, City staff found a balance which kept property taxes affordable while providing needed benefits to the community. Ms. Carpino addressed a number of enhancements to existing service levels, which included the development of a new corporate wide Digital Readiness Assessment and Service Modernization Strategy, new paid parking program at the City’s waterfront, new asphalt sidewalks on Westshore, construction of 3 additional natural outdoor ice rinks, construction of the new Animal Shelter, investment of IT staff and IT security to maintain and protect the City’s network and cybersecurity, increase to the Seniors Property Tax Grant, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, enhancement of audio visual technologies in Council Chambers, creation of virtual programming at the Pickering Public Library and virtual tours at the Pickering Museum Village, refresh of the Claremont Library and the piloting of extended access, and construction of a shade structure, public art and contemplation space in Esplanade Park. She added that the City’s 2022 budget also included strategic investments in key environmental initiatives that protect and nurture the City’s natural heritage, funding to repeat the mechanical weed harvesting program in Frenchman’s Bay, Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 4 completion of the detailed design for the Beachfront Park Master Plan, and to develop a new Climate Adaptation Plan and a new Integrated Sustainable Design Standards. She noted that the budget delivered on existing levels of service, key enhancements and strategic investments, financially supported by the return of recreation program revenues, stable Elexicon revenues, strong assessment growth and building permit revenues that met the 2021 budget targets. She thanked staff for their work over the past several months to prepare the recommended 2022 Budget. Stan Karwowski, Director, Finance & Treasurer, appeared before the Committee to provide a presentation regarding the 2022 budget which was based on being cautious, careful, and compassionate. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Karwowski spoke to the 2022 budget assumptions and provided a snapshot of the 2022 budget including the manner in which casino revenues were being allocated and the funds received through numerous Provincial grants. He added that due to Council’s decision on March 11, 2022 to defer the City centre project, the budget had been revised to address expenditure and revenue reductions. He provided a breakdown of the 12.79% budgetary revenue increases, and a breakdown of 15.76% budgetary expenditure expenses and spoke to a number of key current budget highlights which included an increase to the Seniors Property Tax Grant, funding for the Digital Readiness Assessment and Service Modernization Strategy, funding for a Canada Day event, increase to Seaton Fire Hall staffing, increase to fuel budget, dedicated waterfront parking enforcement for paid waterfront parking, and funding for a new Corporate Strategic Plan & Five Year Capital and Operating Plan. He highlighted the budget levy increases from 2001 to 2022, adding that the current levy rate was the second lowest in the last 20 years. He discussed how the residential tax bill was allocated noting that the City only received 30.57% of every dollar that a residential taxpayer paid with the largest share being routed to the Region. He stated that the MPAC assessment value was based on the 2016 assessment figures, adding that these values would be in place until December 31, 2023 and that 2024 would be a new reassessment year. Mr. Karwowski further discussed the City’s debt and the different funding sources for debt repayment and the target Annual Repayment Limit (ARL). He noted several projects included in the 2022 budget and the different funding sources for the projects. He provided further information on the new Community Benefit Charge (CBC), which was a new growth-funding tool that was permitted under the Planning Act for single/lower tier municipalities to impose. He added that to implement the CBC, a background study would need to be conducted and a CBC by-law passed by Council. He spoke to the Low Income Seniors/Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Grant, summary of the property tax payments, and the residential property tax deferral program, with a recommendation to defer payments for April, June, and September. Mr. Karwowski further spoke to a Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 5 number of the recommendations which would be included in the budget report that would be presented to Council at its Meeting on March 28, 2022. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee and Staff regarding: • the City having both the lowest tax rate and the lowest tax increase in the Region this year; • whether the inflationary pricing index was greater for the municipal sector in comparison to the consumer price index; • MPAC assessment values being based on the value of the price that a property might have been sold at in 2016; • breakdown of the casino revenues and the future projections for the revenues; • the Annual Repayment Limit (ALR) being based on net revenue; • clarification regarding the Community Benefit Charge (CBC) and the types of projects which could be funded through the CBC; • whether the CBC would be applied at the permit application stage; • the budget allocating $50,000 for removal of Milfoil weeds in Frenchman’s Bay and whether there was ability to exceed the $50,000 to conduct additional cuts and removals; • survey results from the community regarding the budget and the percentage of the budget for infrastructure renewal or improvements; • the Low Income Seniors/Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Grant pertaining to the City’s share of the property taxes; • the tax deferral program and whether the City was still required to pay the full installation to the Region; • whether the Region had expressed any interest in conducting a tax deferral program for the Region’s share; • the use of casino funds from 2021 and the saving of 2022 casino funds for future years; • whether the casino funds could be used to pay City debt to reduce high interest rates; • cost of borrowing currently being lower in comparison to future years and the potential increase for interest rates in the future; • the amount of money the City receives from the Federal Gas Tax and whether the City also received funding from the Provincial Gas Tax; • unsolved assessment appeals being automatically deemed to carry over to the following year and the impact to the City should a company declare bankruptcy after numerous appeals; • the funding for the Sandy Beach Road construction and an estimate on the final cost; and, Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 6 • revenues from the casino and the direction of use of casino funds in future years. S. Karwowski, Director, Finance & Treasurer, in response to questions raised about additional funding for milfoil weed removal, advised the Committee that there would be a recommendation included in the Budget Report on March 28th to address increasing the Rate Stabilization Reserve for this purpose. Staff were requested to provide Members of the Committee with a copy of the PDF Budget presentation. Moved by Councillor Butt That the Committee take a short recess. Carried The Committee recessed at 10:49 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. 5. Matters for Consideration 5.1 Review and Recommendations of the 2022 Capital Budget Summary A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • clarification regarding the cost of the EV charging stations as the cost excluded infrastructure; • the implementation of EV charging stations being subject to receiving senior government funding; • the importance of the need for EV stations and whether there was ability in the budget to allocate $80,000 to the project without impacting the residential base, should the senior government funding not be received. Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That the 2022 Capital Budget for Corporate Projects be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion) Moved by Councillor Brenner Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 7 That 2022 Capital Budget for Corporate Projects be amended by deleting the words ‘Subject to receiving senior government funding’ and that the Treasurer be directed to accommodate for the expenditure at his discretion. Carried The Main Motion, as amended, was then Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding backup boiler systems and the consideration of energy efficient sources. Moved by Councillor Butt That the 2022 Capital Budget for the Civic Complex be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Capital Budget for the Dunbarton Pool be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • whether any work was needed in East Shore Community Centre; • Council not having made any decisions regarding the East Shore Community Centre; • work related to the East Shore Community Centre being captured under Senior Citizen Centre account; and, • ensuring community consultation was conducted prior to the consideration of the disposal of the East Shore Community Centre. Moved by Councillor McLean That the 2022 Capital Budget for Community Centres be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 8 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • the replacement of the floor due to a flooding and whether insurance covered the costs; and, • whether the new flooring would accommodate pickleball. Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Capital Budget for Rec Complex - Core be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Butt That the 2022 Capital Budget for Rec Complex - Pool be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried A question and answer period ensued regarding the consideration of on demand systems for the O’Brien hot water tank replacement. Moved by Councillor Brenner That the 2022 Capital Budget for Rec Complex - Arenas be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Butt That the 2022 Capital Budget for the Museum be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That the 2022 Capital Budget for Property Maintenance be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 9 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding the Regional program named Rover and whether the City possessed the required smartphones to use the application. Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Capital Budget for Roads Equipment be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • the amendment being to address any accessibility work needed for the Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park, St. Mary’s Park, Forestbrook Park, and Rosebank South Park; • the sequencing of the playground replacement in Claremont Park and ensuring that the ice rink was not closed for a long period of time; • the possibility of the roof for the outdoor ice rink being built separately as an addition to the concrete ice rink pad in Claremont Park; • a status update on the construction of the park south of Dersan street in Duffin Heights; • whether issues relating to relocating the play area and upgrades to Sandbar Road to accommodate winter maintenance would be addressed in the Beach Front Park detailed design exercise and a timeline for the Master Plan; • the cost and the possibility for including a skate park in Claremont Park; and, • whether the Beach Front Master Plan addressed lighting along the pathways and an opportunity to install security cameras. Moved by Councillor Brenner That the 2022 Capital Budget for Parks be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Later in the Meeting (See Following Motion) Moved by Councillor Brenner That the 2022 Capital Budget for Parks be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022, save and except that the funding source for capital project Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 10 5780.2209 Accessible Playgrounds be revised from Federal Grants to the Rate Stabilization Reserve (7021). Carried The Main Motion, as amended, was then Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • whether the vehicles ordered in 2021 had been delivered or were on back order; • the number of replacements done in relation to 4 to 5 tonne dump trucks since 2020; and, • ensuring that efforts were made to switch to hybrid vehicles wherever possible in future years to achieve the City’s sustainability targets. Moved by Councillor Ashe That the 2022 Capital Budget for Fleet Vehicles be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Butt That the 2022 Capital Budget for Information Technology be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor McLean That the 2022 Capital Budget for By-law Services be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That the 2022 Capital Budget for Animal Services be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 11 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • the installation of street lighting in Seaton along Whites Road to Brock Road and whether the work was being done by the Seaton Landowners; and, • ensuring that the lighting met energy efficiency standard and the timeline for the installation of the lights. Staff were requested to provide the Committee with the timelines for the installation of the streetlights in Seaton. Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Capital Budget for Streetlights & Signalization be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee and staff regarding: • whether the City could work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to expedite the construction of sidewalks along Altona Road and Finch Road; • the timeline for the construction of the asphalt sidewalk near the Westshore Boulevard construction; • timelines for sidewalks pre-approved by Council for Kingston Road; • timelines for the Pickering Parkway Multi-use pathway construction; • status update on accessible sidewalks for Granite Court and reasoning for the work not being included in the budget; • the width of the sidewalks; and, • a status update on the urbanization of Altona Road. Moved by Councillor McLean That the 2022 Capital Budget for Sidewalks be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • a status update on the timeframe for the Fairview Avenue reconstruction; Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 12 • the amount currently in the Stormwater management reserve and the amount spent to date; • the number of stormwater management projects outstanding or backlogged; and, • the deferring of projects increasing the cost of the project as the material costs are increasing. Staff were requested to provide Committee information on the amount of funds that are being put aside for stormwater management and the number of stormwater management projects outstanding or backlogged. Moved by Councillor McLean That the 2022 Capital Budget for Stormwater Management be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Brenner That the 2022 Capital Budget for Roads Projects be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Capital Budget for Water Resources & Development Services be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of Committee and staff regarding whether the Valley Farm streetlighting program for sidewalks had to be constructed in conjunction with the bus lane improvements and the Daniels development and the timing for the project. Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Capital Budget for Development Projects – (DC Funded) be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 13 Moved by Councillor Butt That the 2022 Capital Budget for Fire Services be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Butt That the 2022 Capital Budget for the Library be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Brenner That Committee recess for lunch. Carried The Committee recessed at 12:22 pm and reconvened at 1:19 pm. 5.2 Review and Recommendations of the 2022 Current Budget Summary A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • whether there were any financial implications from the Durham 311 program; • whether staff were satisfied with the afterhours service delivery; • whether a survey could be implemented to receive feedback from residents regarding the afterhours service delivery; • whether funding was available for a bid submission for the High Frequency Rail (HFR) service near Green River on federal lands; • the Region’s commitment of $60,000 for the HFR station and timelines for the project; • whether additional funds would be available if the consulting costs for the HFR were higher than anticipated; • the difference in the funding allocated in 2020 compared to 2021 for consulting and professional services; and, • whether the Economic Development initiatives should focus on international businesses. Moved by Councillor Pickles Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 14 That the 2022 Current Budget for the Office of the CAO Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for the City Development Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor McLean That the 2022 Current Budget for the Community Services Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022 save and except items related to salaries and wages for Culture & Recreation – Admin and Programs. Carried Having previously declared a conflict of interest, Councillor Brenner did not vote on the following item. Moved by Councillor McLean That the 2022 Current Budget items related to salaries and wages for Culture & Recreation – Admin and Programs be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding: • the inclusion of a recommendation in the Budget Report, being presented on March 28th, to include authority for additional contingency funds for the removal of milfoil weeds if required; • whether funds were available in the budget to purchase software for the Rover project and including a recommendation in the Budget Report to provide flexibility for additional funds if required; and, • timelines for reporting back to Council regarding the success of Rover. Moved by Councillor Pickles Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 15 That the 2022 Current Budget for the Operations Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor McLean That the 2022 Current Budget for the Corporate Services Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022 save and except items related to salaries and wages for Animal Services. Carried Having previously declared a conflict of interest, Councillor Brenner did not vote on the following item. Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That the 2022 Current Budget items related to salaries and wages for Animal Services be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for the Engineering Services Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for the Finance Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and John Hagg, Fire Chief, regarding: • the increase to overtime being due to challenges posed by COVID-19; and, • the success of the 24-hour shift structure. Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 16 Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for the Fire Services Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for the Human Resources Department be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Libraries be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for General Government be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Mayor Ryan be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Councillor Ashe be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 17 That the 2022 Current Budget for Councillor McLean be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Councillor Pickles be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Councillor Brenner be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Councillor Doody-Hamilton be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Councillor Butt be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Council Support be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 18 Brief discussion ensued regarding the COVID-19 pandemic posing challenges for community associations who rely on the support of volunteers and the amendment addressing a misunderstanding of allotment of funds from a previous year. Moved by Councillor Ashe That the City provide a grant in the amount of $3,000 to the Durham Tamil Association to be applied for rental costs of City facilities and that the Grants Contingency account of $10,000 be reduced by the same amount to provide funding for this worthwhile organization. Carried A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Stan Karwowski, Director, Finance & Treasurer regarding the budget including contingency for organizations to apply to rent City facilities later in the year. Moved by Councillor Pickles That the 2022 Current Budget for Grants to Organizations, as amended, be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022 save and except items related to the PARA Marine Search & Rescue grant. Carried Having previously declared a conflict of interest, Councillor McLean did not vote on the following item. Moved by Councillor Brenner That the 2022 Current Budget items related to the PARA Marine Search & Rescue grant be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried 5.3 Review of Proposed Fees and Charges A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and staff regarding the availability for discounts for families with multiple children for City programs. Moved by Councillor Butt Executive Committee Budget Meeting Minutes March 17, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 9:00 am Chair: Mayor Ryan 19 That the 2022 Current Budget for User Fees and Charges be approved and presented to Council on March 28, 2022. Carried 6. Other Business There was no other business. 7. Adjournment Moved by Councillor McLean That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 2:04 pm.