HALIFAX REGIONAL COUNCIL

MINUTES

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 A.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax

Present:

• Mayor Andy Fillmore
• Deputy Mayor Cathy Deagle Gammon
• Councillor David Hendsbee
• Councillor Becky Kent
• Councillor Trish Purdy
• Councillor Sam Austin
• Councillor Tony Mancini
• Councillor Laura White
• Councillor Virginia Hinch
• Councillor Shawn Cleary
• Councillor Kathryn Morse
• Councillor Patty Cuttell
• Councillor Janet Steele
• Councillor Nancy Hartling
• Councillor John Young
• Councillor Billy Gillis
• Councillor Jean St-Amand

Staff:

• Cathie O’Toole, Chief Administrative Officer
• John Traves, K.C., CD, Municipal Solicitor/Chief Governance Officer
• Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk
• Dorothy Maponga, Legislative Assistant

The following does not represent a verbatim record of the proceedings of this meeting. 

The agenda, reports, supporting documents information items circulated and video (if available) are online at halifax.ca. 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mayor Fillmore called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. and acknowledge that the meeting took place in the traditional and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people, and that we are all treaty people. 

2.

SPECIAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Councillors noted special community announcements and acknowledgements.

3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None

4.

APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

Additions: 
•    Item 18.1 - Mayor Fillmore – Removal of the Nine Potential Designated Locations 

Deletions: None 

John Traves, K.C., CD, Municipal Solicitor/Chief Governance, Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk and Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council.

As provided for in section 12 (5) of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council, Councillor Purdy requested that Information Item 17.6.2 Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report re: Legal Advice be brought forward for discussion at the November 12, 2024 In Camera (In Private) session, to which all members of Council agreed.

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded Councillor Morse

THAT the agenda be approved as amended. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED.

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

As provided for in section 41 (3) of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council:

•    Item 15.5.1 Off Duty and Extra Duty Employment Policy was removed from the consent agenda at the request of Councillor Mancini

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Purdy 

THAT Halifax Regional Council approve recommendations in the following items: 
•    15.1.2 – Appointment of Development Officers; 
•    15.2.1 – Action Plan – Enterprise Risk Management;
•    15.4.1 – Parks Plan for the North Woodside Community Park; 
•    15.6.1 – Case HRTG-2024-00687: Request to Include 1300 Oxford Street, Halifax in the Registry of Heritage Properties for the Halifax Regional Municipality; and
•    15.6.4 – HRTG-2023-00650 – [Supplementary Report] Proposed Demolition of a Municipally Registered Heritage Property at 1259 South Park Street, Halifax

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Hendsbee

6.

BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

None

7.

CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

None

8.

MOTIONS OF RECONSIDERATION

None

9.

MOTIONS OF RESCISSION

None

10.

CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS

None

11.

NOTICES OF TABLED MATTERS

None

12.

PUBLIC HEARING

None

13.

CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

13.1

Correspondence

Correspondence was received and circulated for items: 15.3.2 and 15.6.4. 

For a detailed list of correspondence received refer to the specific agenda item. 

13.2

Petitions

None

14.

INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD - October 1, 2024

14.1

Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon - Fall River Water Extension

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated August 8, 2024

Youssef Habboush, Program Engineer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

15.

REPORTS

15.1

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

15.1.1

AN115 – Halifax Regional Municipality Asset Names July 2, 2023 – September 1, 2024

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated October 2, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Hartling, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Approve the renaming of Seaview Community Park to Jessica Brown Park as shown on Attachment A of the staff report dated October 2, 2024.

2. Approve the naming of Carroll Morgan Park as shown on Attachment B of the staff report dated October 2, 2024.
 
3. Approve the addition of Wayne Harrett and Robert Thomson to the existing Commemorative Names List as shown on Attachment C of the staff report dated October 2, 2024.

4. Approve the administrative park names as shown on Attachment D of the staff report dated October 2, 2024.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

15.1.2

Appointment of Development Officers*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated October 23, 2024

The following motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda:

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council appoint Kirstin Poole Chislett, Jaime Swinton and Isabelle Ouellette as Development Officers, pursuant to Subsection 258(1) of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, and that these appointments be effective for the duration of their current conditions of employment with the Halifax Regional Municipality. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Hendsbee

15.1.3

Councillor Nomination to Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities and Councillor Appointments to Board of Police Commissioners

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated October 23, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon 

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Suspend the rules of procedures under Schedule 6 of Administrative Order One, Executive Standing Committee Terms of Reference, requiring the Executive Standing Committee to review the nominations outlined in the report dated October 23, 2024 and make a recommendation to Regional Council;

2. Nominate one (1) Councillor, who is the successful candidate receiving the most votes, after a vote by secret ballot, as the Halifax Regional Municipality Representative to sit on the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Board for a two-year term; and

3. Appoint three (3) Councillors, who are the successful candidates receiving the most votes after a vote by secret ballot, to the Board of Police Commissioners for terms to November 30, 2026.

Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

Mayor Fillmore called for nominations for a Council member to sit on the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Board. 

MOVED by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Councillor Young be nominated to sit on the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Board. 

As provided for in section 90 of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council, the motion was separated for voting purposes.

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon 

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

2. Nominate Councillor Young, who is the successful candidate as the Halifax Regional Municipality Representative to sit on the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Board for a two-year term.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Mayor Fillmore called for nominations for Council members to sit on the Board of Police Commissioners. 

MOVED by Councillor Kent seconded by Councillor Cleary 

THAT Councillor Mancini be nominated to sit on the Board of Police Commissioners. 

Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOVED by Councillor Mancini, seconded by Councillor Hendsbee

THAT Councillor Kent be nominated to sit on the Board of Police Commissioners.

MOVED by Councillor St-Amand, seconded by Councillor Mancini

THAT Councillor St-Amand be nominated to sit on the Board of Police Commissioners.

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Hartling 

THAT Councillor Purdy be nominated to sit on the Board of Police Commissioners.

MOVED by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Kent 

THAT Councillor Hinch be nominated to sit on the Board of Police Commissioners.

MOVED by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Councillor Gillis be nominated to sit on the Board of Police Commissioners.

MOVED by Councillor Hendsbee, seconded by Councillor Kent  

THAT Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon be nominated to sit on the Board of Police Commissioners. 

John Traves, K.C., CD, Municipal Solicitor/Chief Governance and MacLean responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

A vote was taken by secret ballot to elect three members. Councillors Kent, Mancini and Hinch were declared the successful nominees.

MOVED by Councillor Steele, seconded by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon 

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Suspend the rules of procedures under Schedule 6 of Administrative Order One, Executive Standing Committee Terms of Reference, requiring the Executive Standing Committee to review the nominations outlined in the report dated October 23, 2024 and make a recommendation to Regional Council; and 

3. Appoint Councillors Kent, Mancini and Hinch who are the successful candidates to the Board of Police Commissioners for terms to November 30, 2026.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

15.1.4

Councillor Appointment to Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Staff report dated November 5, 2024

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Kent 

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Suspend the rules of procedures under Schedule 6 of Administrative Order One, Executive Standing Committee Terms of Reference, requiring the Executive Standing Committee to review the nominations outlined in the staff report dated November 5, 2024 and make a recommendation to Regional Council;

2. Adopt the resolution as provided for in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated November 5, 2024 to endorse the Councillor, who received the most votes after a vote by secret ballot, to stand for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipality’s Board of Directors for a term to June 2026, and

3. Assumes all costs associated with attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.

Mayor Fillmore called for nominations for a Council member to stand for election on the Federation of Canadian Municipality’s Board of Directors. 

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Councillor Cuttell be nominated to stand for the election on the Federation of Canadian Municipality’s Board of Directors.

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Steele

THAT Councillor Gillis be nominated to stand for the election on the Federation of Canadian Municipality’s Board of Directors.

A vote was taken by secret ballot to elect one member. Councillor Cuttell was declared the successful nominee. 

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Kent 

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Suspend the rules of procedures under Schedule 6 of Administrative Order One, Executive Standing Committee Terms of Reference, requiring the Executive Standing Committee to review the nominations outlined in the staff report dated November 5, 2024 and make a recommendation to Regional Council;

2. Adopt the resolution as provided for in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated November 5, 2024 to endorse Councillor Cuttell to stand for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipality’s Board of Directors for a term to June 2026, and

3. Assumes all costs associated with attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

15.2

AUDIT AND FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE

15.2.1

Action Plan – Enterprise Risk Management*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Audit and Finance Standing Committee report dated October 9, 2024 with attached staff report September 20, 2024

The following motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda:

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Approve the Action Plan contained within the discussion section of the staff report dated September 20, 2024 to update the Enterprise Risk Management process which includes Operational and Strategic risk frameworks to better identify, manage and mitigate the risks that may impact on the organization’s ability to meet strategic objectives; and

2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to implement the Action Plan.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Hendsbee

15.3

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY STANDING COMMITTEE

15.3.1

HalifACT 2023/24 Annual Progress Report

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee report dated October 3, 2024 with attached staff report dated August 29, 2024
• Staff presentation dated November 12, 2024 

MOVED by Councillor Mancini, seconded by Councillor Cleary 

THAT Halifax Regional Council receive and have a presentation on the HalifACT 2023/24 Annual Progress Report.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Shannon Miedema, Director, Environment & Climate Change gave a presentation and responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

15.3.2

LakeWatchers Water Quality Monitoring Program Report 2022-2023

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee report dated October 3, 2024 with attached staff report dated April 22, 2024
• Correspondence from Walter N. Regan
• Staff presentation dated November 12, 2024

Chris Kennedy, Water Quality Monitoring Program Coordinator gave a presentation.

MOVED by Councillor Mancini, seconded by Councillor Austin

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to initiate a review of the Municipality’s current Salt Management Plan guided by the Syntheses of Best Practices Road Salt Management.

2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to investigate policy options for setbacks for new stormwater discharge locations into natural waterbodies and consider options for naturalization and/or Low Impact Development (LID) features at existing stormwater discharge locations around priority lakes.

3. Request that the Mayor write a letter to the Province of Nova Scotia’s Minster of Environment and Climate Change and the Halifax Regional Water Commission, supporting and encouraging the timely development of provincial stormwater quality standards.

Kennedy, Emma Wattie, Manager, Environment and Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

15.4

HARBOUR EAST - MARINE DRIVE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

15.4.1

Parks Plan for the North Woodside Community Park*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council report dated October 3, 2024 with attached staff report dated August 27, 2024

The following motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda:

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to include the development of a park plan for the North Woodside Community Centre Park within the municipality’s 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Hendsbee

15.5

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

15.5.1

Off Duty and Extra Duty Employment Policy*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Board of Police Commissioners report dated October 2, 2024 with attached staff report dated July 18, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Councillor Mancini

THAT Halifax Regional Council request the Mayor to write a letter to the Minister of Justice to consider the appointment of trained municipal staff as Special Constables to provide traffic direction at special events.

Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer and John Traves, K.C., CD, Municipal Solicitor/Chief Governance responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

15.6

HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

15.6.1

Case HRTG-2024-00687: Request to Include 1300 Oxford Street, Halifax in the Registry of Heritage Properties for the Halifax Regional Municipality*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Heritage Advisory Committee report dated October 8, 2024 with attached staff report dated September 18, 2024

The following motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda: 

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council set a date for a heritage hearing to consider the inclusion of 1300 Oxford Street, Halifax, in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated September 18, 2024, as a municipal heritage property under the Heritage Property Act.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Hendsbee

15.6.2

HRTG-2023-01467: Substantial Alteration to the municipally registered heritage property at 1262 Bedford Highway, Bedford

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Heritage Advisory Committee report dated October 8, 2024 with attached staff report dated September 19, 2024

MOVED by Councillor St-Amand, seconded by Councillor Hinch

THAT Halifax Regional Council approve the proposed substantial alteration to 1262 Bedford Highway, Bedford, which includes the rehabilitation and conservation of the circa 1855-58 Classical Vernacular style residence known as ‘Honeycote’.

Elizabeth Cushing, Planner II and Jenny Lugar, Principal Planner responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. (16 in favour, 1 against) 

In favour: Mayor Fillmore, Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, Councillors Hendsbee, Kent, Purdy, Austin, Mancini, White, Hinch, Cleary, Morse, Cuttell, Steele, Hartling, Young, Gillis

Against: Councillor St-Amand

15.6.3

HRTG-2023-01426: Substantial Alteration to the municipally registered heritage property at 86 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Heritage Advisory Committee report dated October 8, 2024 with attached staff report dated September 24, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Mancini

THAT Halifax Regional Council approve the proposed substantial alteration to 86 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, which includes the rehabilitation and conservation of the vernacular Gothic Revival style residence built circa 1863.

Jenny Lugar, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cushing, Planner II responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

15.6.4

HRTG-2023-00650 – [Supplementary Report] Proposed Demolition of a Municipally Registered Heritage Property at 1259 South Park Street, Halifax*

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Heritage Advisory Committee report dated October 8, 2024 with attached supplementary staff report dated September 20, 2024
• Correspondence from Larry Haiven

The following motion was approved as part of the Consent Agenda:

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council set a public hearing date to consider the proposed demolition of the registered heritage property and contributing heritage resource at 1259 South Park Street, Halifax, in accordance with Attachment G of the staff report dated January 31, 2024 and By-law H-700 (the Schmidtville Heritage Conservation District By-law).

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor Hendsbee

15.7

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

15.7.1

Councillor Mancini - Halifax Regional Municipality Tartan Design

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Mancini

MOVED by Councillor Mancini, seconded by Councillor Kent

THAT Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to provide a staff report on the process to create or adopt an official Halifax Regional Municipality tartan.

Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

15.7.2

Councillor Morse – Review of Halifax Transit Collisions

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Request for Consideration form from Councillor Morse

MOVED by Councillor Morse, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare a staff report and presentation on transit-related collisions in HRM.  The report should include data for injuries in the current year and the previous 5 years to identify trends.  The report should also highlight current and planned initiatives to mitigate and reduce transit-related accidents and collisions involving vulnerable road users.

Cathie O'Toole, Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions of clarification from Halifax Regional Council. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

16.

MOTIONS

None

17.

IN CAMERA (IN PRIVATE)

17.1

In Camera (In Private) Minutes - October 1, 2024

This matter was dealt with in public.

MOVED by Councillor Mancini, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT the In Camera (In Private) minutes of October 1, 2024 be approved as circulated. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. 

17.2

LEGAL ADVICE - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with in public.

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and confidential staff report dated October 29, 2024 

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated October 29, 2024; and 

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated October 29, 2024 be maintained private and confidential. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

MOVED by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon, seconded by Councillor Gillis

THAT Halifax Regional Council convene to In Camera (In Private) to discuss Item 17.3 PROPERTY MATTER and Item 17.6.2 Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report re: Legal Advice.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED. 

17.3

PROPERTY MATTER - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with In Camera (In Private) and ratified in public as follows:

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and confidential staff report dated October 30, 2024

MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Cleary

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated October 30, 2024; and

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated October 30, 2024 be maintained private and confidential.

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

Not present: Councillor White

17.4

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with in public.

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and confidential staff report dated November 5, 2024 

MOVED by Councillor Kent, seconded by Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated November 5, 2024; and

2. Release the private and confidential report dated November 5, 2024 to the public once the conditions as outlined in the report have been met. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

17.5

LEGAL ADVICE - Private and Confidential Report

This matter was dealt with in public.

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Private and confidential staff report dated November 5, 2024 

MOVED by Councillor Cleary, seconded by Councillor Cuttell

THAT Halifax Regional Council:

1. Adopt the recommendations as outlined in the private and confidential report dated November 5, 2024; and 

2. Direct that the private and confidential report dated November 5, 2024 be maintained private and confidential. 

MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 

17.6

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ITEMS

17.6.1

Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report re: Personnel Matter

17.6.2

Private and Confidential In Camera (In Private) Information Report re: Legal Advice

18.

ADDED ITEMS

18.1

Mayor Fillmore - Removal of the Nine Potential Designated Locations

The following was before Halifax Regional Council:

• Extract from the July 9, 2024 Regional Council minutes
• Request for Consideration form from Mayor Fillmore

Mayor Fillmore stepped down from the Chair and Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon assumed the Chair.

MOVED by Mayor Fillmore, seconded by Councillor Purdy

THAT Halifax Regional Council: 

1. Waive Notice of Motion, in accordance with section 49 (1) of Administrative Order One; and 

2. Rescind Regional Council's July 9th, 2024 endorsement of the amended list of potential designated locations and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to cease designating locations for sheltering from this list.

As provided for in section 17 of Administrative Order One, Respecting the Procedures of the Council, the matter was deferred pending a report and recommendation from the Chief Administrative Officer. 

Mayor Fillmore resumed the Chair.

19.

NOTICES OF MOTION

None

20.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

21.

INFORMATION ITEMS

21.1

Proclamation – International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week - October 25-31, 2024

21.2

Proclamation - Lung Cancer Awareness Month - November 2024

21.3

Memorandum from the Chair of the Audit and Finance Standing Committee dated October 9, 2024 re: Investment Activities - Quarter ending June 30, 2024

21.4

Memorandum from the Municipal Clerk dated November 4, 2024 re: Requests for Presentation to Council - None

21.5

Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer dated October 17, 2024 re: Award of Contracts – Quarterly Report July 2024 to September 2024