Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee

Committee Recommendation: THAT the DWQMS Infrastructure Review 2022 be received by Council to fulfil the requirement of the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Management Standard.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the Management Review Minutes 2022 and Summary Table of Action Items 2022, be received by Council to fulfil the requirement of the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Management Standard.

Committee Recommendation: THAT Staff be authorized to proceed with organizing the tree planting event as outlined in Report ITS23-004.

Committee Recommendation: THAT Business Licensing By-law 187-2004, as amended, be further amended to increase the minimum commercial general liability requirements of all business licenses from $2 million to $5 million. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee Minutes 4 February 23, 2023 Committee Discussion: A question and answer period ensued between members of Committee and staff regarding:  whether the City will have increased premiums if the liability insurance requirement remained at $2 million;  the increased amount for insurance not directly affecting the City's insurance premiums but being a factor when the City's general risk factors are assessed;  whether there were resources available to assist businesses with obtaining a $5 million policy as some businesses indicated they may not be able to find it;  each type of business having their own type of insurance and available providers;  the City's insurer indicating that there are options available;  City staff being available to assist if businesses have questions;  the timeline for having to upgrade insurance being tied to the business licensing application process;  whether special event requirements to obtain $5 million liability insurance would revert to $2 million if this motion was

Committee Decision: THAT the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting adjourn.