Special Council

THAT City Council receives the report of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Infrastructure and Development Services Department Proposal Organizational Restructuring (COU23-052); AND THAT City Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to implement the Infrastructure and Development Services Department Organizational Restructuring and new positions as follows:  New Department and Director with responsibility for planning, building and by-law enforcement services;  Restructure and rename Infrastructure and Development Services Department, and  Add Additional Planner position to bring complement from 2 to 3. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Special Council Minutes 5 April 14, 2023 A member expressed concern with this information being presented following approval of the 2023 budget. Concern was also expressed with the time provided to review and consider the report. A motion to defer the matter was put forward. The motion was not considered as no seconder was received. Discussion continued regarding:  the proposed Director position being open and competitive to anyone with the appropriate qualifications;  the new proposed positions being urgent and to be filled as soon as possible; and  the quick turnaround being necessary to put the City in a successful position. A member requested that a recorded vote be taken. Discussion continued regarding:  the need to address this as soon as possible so as to not be a bottle neck for d

THAT By-law 48-2023 be read a First and Second Time.

THAT By-law 48-2023 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.

THAT the April 14, 2023 Special Council Meeting adjourn.