Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (5 motions)
2 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Committee Recommendation: THAT the proposed 2023 revisions made by the Parks, Forestry & Cemetery Manager to the 2001 Urban Forestry Plan (revised 2007, 2018), be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hunter, seconded by Councillor McCabe
Carried
A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Community Services Committee Minutes 3 April 11, 2023 Committee Recommendation: THAT the former Ad-Hoc Transit Committee be reinstated. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) asked the Committee if they would like the Director of Community Services to provide background information on this matter. The Director of Community Services advised that the Ad-Hoc Transit Committee (Ad-Hoc Committee) was formed in 2010 and again in August 2021, and both have been disbanded. The main reason which led to the Ad-Hoc Committee being disbanded each time was because of lack of attendance by members and the majority of the complaints being dealt with by staff or being operational matters. When the Ad-Hoc Committee was disbanded in 2021 it was determined that operational issues could be directed to staff or to Sub-committee as required and this was supported by the Chair of the Ad-Hoc Committee. Staff recommended educating citizens on where to voice concerns and that the Ad- Hoc Committee not be established as day-to-day operating issues should be handled at the department level. A member expressed support for re-instating the Ad-Hoc Committee as it would provide another channel for input from riders and residents. A member suggested identifying additional parameters and scoping the terms of reference so that meetings would be once or twice a year with input from users. A member questioned whether there was a different way to eng
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Sebben
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the Ad-Hoc Transit Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Hunter
Referred
Committee Recommendation: THAT options for the implementation of a hybrid transit service on Saturdays consisting of a fixed route and on- demand service be
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Sebben
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the Community Services Committee meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Hunter, seconded by Councillor Burbach