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High-Level Summary

The city council meeting held on Tuesday, August 13th, was chaired by Regional and Town Councillor Janet Haslett-Theall in the absence of Mayor Rob Burton. Key participants included Councillor Janet Haslett-Theall, various town councillors, the Integrity Commissioner, and public delegate Mr. Shay from the Bronte Village Residents Association. The meeting primarily focused on lease agreements, flood damage from a recent rain event, and procedural matters.

Important Topics Discussed

1. Lease Agreements and Utilization of Town Property:

   • Bronte Harbor Banquet and Conference Center: Mr. Shay advocated for leasing the second floor to Catch Hospitality Group and suggested reinvesting the revenue in Bronte, "suggesting a new splash pad or local library."
   • 110 Reynold Street Lease: Handled as a confidential consent item with no objections, ensuring continued and efficient use of the property.

2. Integrity Commissioner's Code of Conduct Report (Item 8.2): Councillor Amira moved to defer the Integrity Commissioner's Code of Conduct Formal Complaint Dismissal Report, citing the need for Mayor Rob Burton's presence: "I would move deferral of the item, so that the mayor can attend and hopefully his health is better."

3. July 2024 Rain Event: The CAO addressed ongoing repairs and investigations regarding the town's stormwater system. He stressed the urgency, highlighting "any legal implications" related to the damage caused by the heavy rain event, which underscored the importance of understanding and mitigating such events.

4. Approval of Past Meeting Minutes: The council confirmed the minutes from previous meetings without objections, ensuring the accuracy and official documentation of prior discussions, a crucial step for accountability and transparency.

Opportunities for Public Input

The meeting encouraged citizens to notify council members of any opportunities to improve local harmony, prosperity, and livability. Additionally, the deferment of the Integrity Commissioner's report to accommodate Mayor Rob Burton's presence indicates an opportunity for further public and council input at the next meeting.

Motions and Outcomes

1. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes (Items 4.1 to 4.5):

   • Outcome: Passed unanimously with no objections.

2. Public Consent Items (Item 8.1):

   • Title: 224 Bylaw to Invoice Payments in Lieu of Tax on Provincial Institutions.
   • Outcome: Passed with no objections.

3. Integrity Commissioner's Code of Conduct Formal Complaint Dismissal Report (Item 8.2):

   • Outcome: Deferred to the next council meeting.

4. 110 Reynold Street Lease (Item 9.1):

   • Outcome: Passed without objections as per the confidential report.

5. Bronte Harbor Banquet and Conference Center Lease (Item 10.1):

   • Outcome: Approved based on the staff report and public delegation by Mr. Shay.

Follow-Up Actions and Next Steps

• Continuation of investigations and repairs related to the July 2024 rain event.
• Deferral of the Integrity Commissioner's report to a future meeting where Mayor Rob Burton can be present.
• Implementation of new lease agreements for the Bronte Harbor Banquet and Conference Center and 110 Reynold Street, with considerations for potential reallocation of revenue within Bronte as per Mr. Shay's suggestions.

Councillors Present

• Janet Haslett-Theall (Chairing in the absence of Mayor Rob Burton)
• Councillor Peter Longo
• Councillor Allan Elgar
• Councillor Tom Adams
• Councillor Jeff Knoll
• Councillor Amira
• Councillor Natalia Lishchyna
• Councillor Nav Nanda