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Minutes of the Council of Beaconsfield
Minutes of the City of Beaconsfield’s regular Municipal Council meeting,
held at City Hall, 303 Beaconsfield Boulevard, Beaconsfield, Quebec, on
Monday, January 27, 2014, at 8:00 p.m.
WERE PRESENT:
His Honour the Mayor Georges Bourelle, Councillors David Pelletier,
Karen Messier, Pierre Demers, Roger Moss, Peggy Alexopoulos
ABSENT:
Councillor Wade Staddon
ALSO PRESENT:
Patrice Boileau, Director General,Nathalie Libersan-Laniel, City Clerk and
Director of Public Affairs, Geneviève Lauzière, Assistant City Clerk
A.
OPENING OF MEETING
His Honour the Mayor calls the meeting to order.
B.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1
Adoption of the agenda of the City of Beaconsfield's regular Council
meeting of Monday, January 27, 2014
2014-01-520
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
D. Pelletier and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to adopt the agenda of the
City of Beaconsfield's regular Council meeting of Monday, January 27,
2014, with the following modification:
Under New Business, we add an item:
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C.
Resolution with regard to 534 Lakeshore
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
Commander Thouin gives information on the consultation meeting to be
held in Beaconsfield with SPVM representatives on Wednesday, January
29, 2014.
A resident wonders why there are so many minor exemption requests on
the agenda. She asks if there is an inspection problem, considering some
houses are new buildings.
The Mayor replies that the number of minor exemptions vary from one
meeting to another and that each request is examined on a case by case
basis by the Planning Advisory Committee who makes recommendations.
A resident would like to know where the Council stands with regards to
Canada Post’s service cuts and mailbox relocation.
The Mayor says that the issue has not been discussed by Council yet.
The question period is closed at 8:11 p.m.
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MINUTES
10.1
Approval of the minutes of the City of Beaconsfield's regular Council
meeting held on Monday, December 16, 2013
2014-01-521
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
K. Messier and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve the minutes of
the City of Beaconsfield's regular Council meeting held on Monday,
December 16, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
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CONTRACTS
20.1
Agreement approval between The Hub and the City of Beaconsfield for
the sale of composters, counter collectors and rain barrels
2014-01-522
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor P. Demers and
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve an agreement between The Hub
and the City of Beaconsfield for the sale of composters, counter collectors
and rain barrels.
20.2
Authorization to present a purchase offer and to sign the deed of sale to
acquire lots 1 416 979, 1 416 980, 1 416 987, 1 417 004, 1 417 005,
1 417 008, 1 417 016 and 1 417 017 (Lakeview North) for a sum of
$38,600 and mandate to a notary
2014-01-523
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
K. Messier and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to authorize the Mayor and
the City Clerk to present to Mrs. Elizabeth Shaunnie Macaulay a purchase
offer to acquire lots 1 416 979, 1 416 980, 1 416 987, 1 417 004,
1 417 005, 1 417 008, 1 417 016 et 1 417 017 of the Cadastre of Québec,
Registration Division of Montréal, for a sum of thirty eight thousand six
hundred dollars ($38,600), in accordance with the assessment roll value;
To mandate José Glen, notary, having her main office at 278 Sherbrooke
St., Beaconsfield, Quebec, to prepare all the documents required for this
acquisition;
To charge this acquisition and all related fees to budget code 22-722-00723;
To transfer to the revenues the necessary funds from the reserve fund for
Angell Woods;
To authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign all documents required
for the purchase of that lot, in compliance with the terms set out in the
purchase offer, and to take any necessary or useful action, and to make
any required amendment regarding the deed of sale, without affecting its
substance.
20.3
Awarding of contract GRE-COMM 2013-001 for the printing of the
magazine Contact for 2014 with a renewal option of one year to the
lowest conforming bidder, Accent Impression Inc., for an approximate
amount of $49,364.48, taxes included
2014-01-524
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to award contract GRE-COMM 2013001 for the printing of the magazine Contact for 2014 with a renewal
option of one year to the lowest conforming bidder, Accent Impression
Inc., for an approximate amount of $49,364.48, taxes included;
To authorize the Finance and Treasury Department to charge the
expense to budget code 02-145-00-441.
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FINANCE AND TREASURY
30.1
Approval of the list of accounts payable as of January 27, 2014, and of
the list of preauthorized payments for the period of December 4 to
December 15, 2013, and for the period of December 17, 2013, to January
15, 2014, for a total disbursement of $2,597,259.46
2014-01-525
Considering the lists submitted by the Treasurer regarding the payment of
expenses for financial and investment activities;
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It is moved by Councillor K. Messier, seconded by Councillor R. Moss and
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve the list of accounts payable as
of January 27, 2014, regarding expenses for financial and investment
activities, totalling $1,236,150.43; and
To approve the list of preauthorized payments from December 4 to
December 15, 2013, and for the period of December 17, 2013, to
January 15 2014, totalling $999,674.54, and electronic payments, for the
same period, of salaries paid to municipal employees and bank fees,
totalling $361,434.49.
All these disbursements, totalling $2,597,259.46, are drawn from the
City's bank account at the Royal Bank of Canada, Beaconsfield branch.
30.2
Approval of a $4,800 contribution to NOVA for 2014
2014-01-526
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve a $4,800 contribution to
NOVA for 2014; and
To authorize the Finance and Treasury Department to charge the
expense to budget code 02-519-10-992.
30.3
Approval of a $1,500 contribution to the West Island Community
Resource Centre for 2014
2014-01-527
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve a $1,500 contribution to the
West Island Community Resource Centre for 2014; and
To authorize the Finance and Treasury Department to charge the
expense to budget code 02-519-10-992.
30.4
Approval of a $4,000 contribution to the West Island Association for the
Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) for 2014
2014-01-528
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve a $4,000 contribution to the
West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) for
2014; and
To authorize the Finance and Treasury Department to charge the
expense to budget code 02-519-10-992.
30.5
Approval of a $1,100 contribution to AMCAL Family Services for 2014
2014-01-529
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve a $1,100 contribution to
AMCAL Family Services for 2014; and
To authorize the Finance and Treasury Department to charge the
expense to budget code 02-519-10-992.
30.6
Approval of a $150 contribution to the Lakeshore Light Opera to purchase
advertising in their event program for 2014
2014-01-530
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve a $150 contribution to the
Lakeshore Light Opera to purchase advertising in their event program for
2014; and
To authorize the Finance and Treasury Department to charge the
expense to budget code 02-731-10-992.
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30.7
Approval of a $125 contribution to WIMGYM to purchase advertising in
their event program book for 2014
2014-01-531
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve a $125 contribution to
WIMGYM to purchase advertising in their event programs book for 2014;
and
To authorize the Finance and Treasury Department to charge the
expense to budget code 02-721-80-992.
30.8
Mandate to the Union des municipalités du Québec with regard to
the group for the purchase in common of liability insurance for skate-park
tracks and BMX parks
2014-01-532
CONSIDERING that, according to sections 29.9.1 of the Cities and Towns
Act, the City of Beaconsfield wishes to join the Union des municipalités du
Québec (UMQ) and its group for the purchase in common of liability
insurance for skate-park tracks and BMX parks for the 2014-2019 period;
CONSEQUENTLY:
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
D. Pelletier and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the City of
Beaconsfield:
JOIN by the present, the group for the purchase, with the Union des
municipalités du Québec (UMQ), in order to grant a contract with regard to
liability insurance for insurances responsibility for skate-park tracks
and BMX parks located in the municipality, for the period of May 1, 2014
until April 30, 2019;
AGREE to pay the administration fees submitted annually by the UMQ for
the duration of the agreement;
AUTHORIZE the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign, for and in the name of
the municipality, the agreement entitled "ENTENTE de regroupement de
municipalités au sein de l’Union des municipalités du Québec relativement
à l’achat en commun d’assurances responsabilité pour les pistes de rouliroulant et les parcs de BMX", for the period of May 1, 2014 until April 30,
2019.
30.9
Averaging measure with regard to the 2014-2015-2016 Assessment Roll
2014-01-533
WHEREAS the 2014-2015-2016 Triennial Assessment Roll has been
deposited;
WHEREAS the City of Beaconsfield wishes to avail itself of the provisions
of Article 253.27 of the Act Respecting Municipal Taxation (R.S.Q., c. F2.1);
THEREFORE:
It is moved by Councillor K. Messier, seconded by Councillor P. Demers
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:
THAT the City carry out the provisions of Division IV.3 of Chapter XVIII of
the Act Respecting Municipal Taxation with regard to the averaging of the
variation in the taxable values resulting from the coming into force, on
January 1, 2014, of its property assessment roll;
THAT this resolution apply to the property assessment roll of the City and
to the taxes based on the taxable values entered on said roll.
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BY-LAWS
40.1
Notice of motion of intent to submit for adoption at a subsequent meeting
of Council, of by-law BEAC-085 regarding the Code of Ethics for elected
municipal officers
2014-01-534
Mayor G. Bourelle gives a reading and a notice of motion of intent to
submit for adoption at a subsequent meeting of Council, of by-law BEAC085 regarding the Code of Ethics for elected municipal officers.
40.2
Notice of motion, with dispense of reading, of intent to submit for adoption
at a subsequent meeting of Council, by-law BEAC-083 entitled "By-law
authorizing a loan of $1,390,000 for the reconstruction of water and sewer
mains within the 2014 Intervention Plan"
2014-01-535
Councillor K. Messier gives notice of motion, with dispense of reading, of
intent to submit for adoption at a subsequent meeting of Council, by-law
BEAC-083 entitled "By-law authorizing a loan of $1,390,000 for the
reconstruction of water and sewer mains within the 2014 Intervention
Plan".
40.3
Notice of motion, with dispense of reading, of intent to submit for adoption
at a subsequent meeting of Council, by-law BEAC-084 entitled "By-law
authorizing a loan of $4,495,000 for the rehabilitation of 4,825 linear
metres of water mains and 2,030 linear metres of sewer mains"
2014-01-536
Councillor R. Moss gives notice of motion, with dispense of reading, of
intent to submit for adoption at a subsequent meeting of Council, by-law
BEAC-084 entitled "By-law authorizing a loan of $4,495,000 for the
rehabilitation of 4,825 linear metres of water mains and 2,030 linear
metres of sewer mains".
40.4
Adoption of by-law BEAC-082 entitled "By-law on the delegation of powers
to officers and employees"
2014-01-537
Dispense of reading is granted. It is moved by Councillor P. Demers,
seconded by Councillor R. Moss and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to
adopt by-law BEAC-082 entitled "By-law on the delegation of powers to
officers and employees".
40.5
Adoption of by-law BEAC-080 entitled "By-law on tarrifs - January 2014"
2014-01-538
Dispense of reading is granted. It is moved by Councillor D. Pelletier,
seconded by Councillor P. Alexopoulos and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED
to adopt by-law BEAC-080 entitled "By-law on tarrifs - January 2014".
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URBAN PLANNING
*SPAIP (Site planning and architectural integration programme)
45.1
Request for a minor exemption for the property located at 26 Madsen
2014-01-539
CONSIDERING THAT a request for a minor exemption was presented to
the Planning Advisory Committee held on November 27, 2013 for a
residential building located at 26 Madsen;
CONSIDERING THAT the minor exemption request is:
- To authorize that the width of the access aisle, at the limit of the private
property and of the public property, to be of 8.60m while the zoning by law
requires a maximum width of 7.50m;
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CONSIDERING THAT all the conditions listed in article 2.9 of by-law
BEAC-044 are not fulfilled;
CONSIDERING the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to
REFUSE the minor exemption request for the property located at
26 Madsen;
It is moved by Councillor P. Demers, seconded by Councillor K. Messier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to REFUSE the minor exemption
request for the property located at 26 Madsen.
45.2
Request for a minor exemption for the property located at 211 SidneyCunningham
2014-01-540
CONSIDERING THAT a request for minor exemption was presented to
the Planning Advisory Committee held on November 27, 2013 for a
residential building located at 211 Sidney-Cunningham;
CONSIDERING THAT the minor exemption request is:
- To authorize that the rear gallery be located at 4.54m from the rear
property line while the zoning by-law requires a minimum distance of 6m,
which results in an encroachment of 1.46m in the rear setback;
CONSIDERING THAT all the conditions listed in article 2.9 of by-law
BEAC-044 are not fulfilled;
CONSIDERING the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to
REFUSE the minor exemption request the property located at 211 SidneyCunningham;
It is moved by Councillor P. Demers, seconded by Councillor
P. Alexopoulos and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to REFUSE the minor
exemption request for the property located at 211 Sidney-Cunningham.
45.3
Request for a minor exemption for the property located at 254 Markham
2014-01-541
CONSIDERING THAT a request for minor exemption was presented to
the Planning Advisory Committee held on November 27, 2013 for a
residential building located at 254 Markham;
CONSIDERING THAT the minor exemption request is:
- To authorize that the existing garage, attached to the main building, be
located at 2.81m from the left property line while the zoning by-law
requires a minimum distance of 3m, which results in an encroachment of
0.19m in the left lateral setback;
- To authorize that the existing garage, attached to the main building, to
have a total lateral setback of 5.86m while the zoning by-law requires a
total lateral setback of 7.04m;
CONSIDERING THAT all the conditions listed in article 2.9 of by-law
BEAC-044 are fulfilled;
CONSIDERING the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to
APPROVE the minor exemption request for the property located at
254 Markham;
It is moved by Councillor P. Demers, seconded by Councillor K. Messier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to APPROVE the minor exemption for
the property located at 254 Markham.
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45.4
Request for a minor exemption for the property located at 476 Jubilee
2014-01-542
CONSIDERING THAT a request for a minor exemption was presented to
the Planning Advisory Committee held on November 27, 2013 for a
residential building located at 476, Jubilee;
CONSIDERING THAT the minor exemption request is:
- To authorize that the existing main building be located at 2.87m from the
right property line while the zoning by-law requires a minimum distance of
3m, which result as an encroachment of 0.13m in the right lateral setback;
- To authorize that the existing main building, to have a total lateral setback
of 6.18m while the zoning by-law requires a total lateral setback of 6.84m;
CONSIDERING THAT all the conditions listed in article 2.9 of by-law
BEAC-044are fulfilled;
CONSIDERING the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to
APPROVE the minor exemption request for the property located at
476 Jubilee;
It is moved by Councillor P. Demers, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to APPROVE the minor exemption
request for the property located at 476 Jubilee.
45.5
Request for a minor exemption for the property located at 504 Des
Véroniques
2014-01-543
CONSIDERING THAT a request for a minor exemption was presented to
the Planning Advisory Committee held on November 27, 2013 for a
residential building located at 504 Des Véroniques;
CONSIDERING THAT the minor exemption request is:
- To authorize that the main building to have a landsite coverage of 20.21%
while the zoning by-law requires a maximum of 18.43%;
CONSIDERING THAT all the conditions listed in article 2.9 of by-law
BEAC-044 are not fulfilled;
CONSIDERING the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to
REFUSE the minor exemption request for the property located at 504 Des
Véroniques;
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
K. Messier and RESOLVED to APPROVE the minor exemption request for
the property located at 504 Des Véroniques.
VOTES IN FAVOUR :
Councillors D. Pelletier, K. Messier, R. Moss and P. Alexopoulos
VOTE OPPOSED :
Councillor P. Demers
THE MOTION IS CARRIED.
45.6
Request for a minor exemption for the property located at 10 Jasper
2014-01-544
CONSIDERING THAT a request for a minor exemption was presented to
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the Planning Advisory Committee held on January 15, 2014 for a
residential building located at 10 Jasper;
CONSIDERING THAT the minor exemption request is:
- To authorize that the existing main building be located at 2.77m from the
right property line while the zoning by-law requires a minimum distance of
3m, which result as an encroachment of 0.23m in the right lateral setback;
CONSIDERING THAT all the conditions listed in article 2.9 of by-law
BEAC-044 are fulfilled;
CONSIDERING the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to
APPROVE the minor exemption request for the property located at
10 Jasper;
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor P. Alexopoulos
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to APPROVE the minor exemption
request for the property located at 10 Jasper.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
50.1
Adoption of the implementation report for the first phase of the Access to
Equality in Employment action plan
2014-01-545
It is moved by Councillor K. Messier, seconded by Councillor R. Moss and
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report regarding Access to Equality
in Employment be adopted in order to implement the next phase.
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GENERAL
60.1
Approval of the minutes of the Culture and Leisure Committee meeting
held on January 7, 2014
2014-01-546
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
K. Messier and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the
Culture and Leisure Committee meeting held on January 7, 2014.
60.2
Approval of the minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting
held on January 6, 2014
2014-01-547
It is moved by Councillor K. Messier, seconded by Councillor R. Moss and
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting held on January 6, 2014.
60.3
Financial aid request to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land
Occupancy (MAMROT) within the "Volet 1.5" of the "Programme
d'infrastructures Québec-Municipalités" (PIQM) for the rehabilitation of
4,825 linear metres of watermain pipes
2014-01-548
WHEREAS the City of Beaconsfield acknowledges the "Guide sur les
règles et normes du PIQM";
WHEREAS the City of Beaconsfield wishes to present a financial aid
request to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy
(MAMROT) for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer pipes located on the
following streets, avenues or boulevards or parts thereof: Elgin, Amherst,
from Rutland to Alton Drive, Rutland, Alton, Bruton, Altondrive, Harwood
Gate, Southgate, Northgate, Beacon Hill, from Elm to Kipling, Beacon Hill,
from St. Charles to Alton Drive, Creswell, from Southgate to Beacon Hill;
WHEREAS, should the MAMROT reject the financial aid request, the
request itself does not amount to a commitment by the City to carry out the
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project;
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor P. Demers and
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:
THAT the preamble be an integral part of the current resolution;
THAT the City of Beaconsfield authorizes Mr. André Gervais, Section Head
– Projects, to submit to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land
Occupancy (MAMROT) a financial aid request within the "Volet 1.5" of the
"PIQM" for the rehabilitation of 4,825 linear metres of watermain pipes
located on the following streets, avenues or boulevards or parts thereof:
Elgin, Amherst, from Rutland to Alton Drive, Rutland, Alton, Bruton,
Altondrive, Harwood Gate, Southgate, Northgate, Beacon Hill, from Elm to
Kipling, Beacon Hill, from St. Charles to Alton Drive, Creswell, from
Southgate to Beacon Hill;
THAT the Mayor be authorized to sign the memorandum of understanding
and any other document pertaining to the financial aid request;
THAT, should the project be implemented, the City of Beaconsfield
undertakes to pay its share of the project's ongoing eligible costs and
operating costs;
THAT the City of Beaconsfield commits to perform a minimum threshold
fixed at $28 per inhabitant per year in infrastructure work.
60.4
Authorization to request a grant for Canada Day 2014
2014-01-549
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor K. Messier and
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to authorize the Division Head,
Administration and Culture, Michèle Janis, to request a grant for the
Canada Day 2014 annual celebrations in Beaconsfield.
60.5
Authorization to request a grant for the Fête Nationale annual celebrations
for 2014
2014-01-550
It is moved by Councillor D. Pelletier, seconded by Councillor
P. Alexopoulos and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to authorize the Division
Head, Administration and Culture, Michèle Janis, to apply for a grant for
the Fête Nationale annual celebrations for 2014 in Beaconsfield.
60.6
Authorization to request a library book grant with the Ministère de la
Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine for 2014
2014-01-551
It is moved by Councillor R. Moss, seconded by Councillor P. Demers and
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to authorize a request for financial
assistance with the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la
Condition féminine within the program "Project aid - projects for the
development of autonomous public library collections" for the financial year
2014; and
To mandate Ms. Michèle Janis, Divison Head – Administration and Culture,
or, in her absence, Ms. Beverley Gilbertson, Head Librarian, to sign all
documents related to this request, in particular the grant agreement, to be
made with the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la
Condition féminine regarding the request.
60.7
Approval of the City's participation in the TD Green Streets program of
Tree Canada and the TD Friends of the Environnement Foundation and of
a contribution to the program of $15,000
2014-01-552
It is moved by Councillor K. Messier, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to approve the City's participation in the
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TD Green Streets program and its commitment to a contribution of
$15,000, equal to the amount received;
To authorize the Treasurer to charge the expense to budget code 02-72550-570.
60.8
Financial aid request to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land
Occupancy (MAMROT) within the "Sous-volet 2.5 du Programme
d'infrastructures Québec-Municipalités/Senior-Friendly Municipality (PIQMMADA)", 2013/2014 edition, for the layout of a universal access to
Windermere Pool, for the layout of handicapped parking and a sidewalk for
Beaurepaire Pool, as well as for the installation of two inter-generational
parks
2014-01-553
WHEREAS the City of Beaconsfield acknowledges the "Lignes directrices
pour les projets d'infrastructures des municipalités engagées dans la
démarche Municipalité amie des ainés (MADA) 2013-2014";
WHEREAS the City of Beaconsfield wishes to present a financial aid
request to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy
(MAMROT) within the "Sous-volet 2.5 du Programme d'infrastructures
Québec-Municipalités/Senior-Friendly Municipality (PIQM-MADA)", 20132014 edition, for the layout of a universal access to Windermere Pool, for
the layout of handicapped parking and a sidewalk for Beaurepaire Pool, as
well as for the installation of two inter-generational parks;
WHEREAS, should the MAMROT reject the financial aid request, the
request itself does not amount to a commitment by the City to carry out the
project;
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
K. Messier and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:
THAT the preamble be an integral part of the current resolution;
THAT the Council of the City of Beaconsfield authorizes André Gervais,
Section Chief - projects, to request financial aid from the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy (MAMROT) within the
"Sous-volet
2.5
du
Programme
d'infrastructures
QuébecMunicipalités/Senior-Friendly Municipality (PIQM-MADA)", 2013-2014
edition, with regard to the following project:
- layout of a universal access to Windermere Pool;
- layout of handicapped parking and a sidewalk for Beaurepaire Pool;
- installation of two inter-generational parks, one in the North and one in
the South;
in order to encourage active aging of the senior population of the City of
Beaconsfield;
THAT the Mayor be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding
regarding the granting of financial aid by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs,
Regions and Land Occupancy (MAMROT) within the "Sous-volet 2.5 du
Programme
d'infrastructures
Québec-Municipalités/Senior-Friendly
Municipality (PIQM-MADA)", 2013/2014 edition, and any other document
pertaining to the financial aid request;
THAT, should the project be implemented, the City of Beaconsfield
undertakes to pay its share of the project's ongoing eligible costs and
operating costs.
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60.9
Congratulatory resolution for the first baby born in Québec in 2014
2014-01-554
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
K. Messier and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to congratulate Beaconsfield
residents Mélissa Thibodeau and Peter Matajic on the birth of their
daughter Mila Aurora, the first baby born in Québec in 2014.
70.-
AGGLOMERATION COUNCIL
70.1
Mayor's report on the decisions made by the Agglomeration Council on
December 19, 2013
2014-01-555
The Mayor mentions that the Agglomeration Council approved the
purchase of a piece of land in Ste. Anne de Bellevue in connection with
L’Anse à l’Orme Park. He also outlines that he was appointed to sit on the
Finance Committee.
70.2
Orientations of Council on the matters to be considered at the
Agglomeration Council on January 30, 2014
2014-01-556
WHEREAS the mayor of a related municipality is required to vote upon
Agglomeration Council agenda items, in accordance with the orientations
obtained from the Municipal Council;
It is moved by Councillor K. Messier, seconded by Councillor D. Pelletier
and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to authorize the mayor to make any
decision he deems appropriate regarding the items on the agenda of the
Agglomeration Council meeting of January 30, 2014, as well as of
subsequent meetings, in the best interests of the City of Beaconsfield.
80.-
DIRECTORS REPORTS
80.1
Deposit of the Directors reports
2014-01-557
The Urban Planning Department's building permits report for December
2013; the Municipal Patrol's monthly report for December 2013; the Public
Works' general report and statistics for December 2013; the "Questionnaire
sur l'état de préparation local" concerning the civil security are received
and accepted as information.
F.
NEW BUSINESS
1
Resolution with regard to 534 Lakeshore
2014-01-558
CONSIDERING the Request to initiate proceedings notified to the City by
Vincent Simonetta on November 7, 2013;
CONSIDERING THAT this request aimed at acknowledging the recognition
of the conformity of some works executed by Mr. Simonetta in a part of the
riverbank on the property located at 534 Lakeshore Road in Beaconsfield;
CONSIDERING the sworn declaration signed by Mr. Simonetta and
transmitted to the City on January 22, 2014;
CONSIDERING THAT it is of utmost importance for the City that the
provisions pertaining to floodplains are respected by all residents;
CONSIDERING the exceptional and fortuitous circumstances surrounding
the execution of the renovation work aimed at reducing the non-compliance
of the ancillary building;
CONSIDERING the reduction of the non-compliance of the ancillary
building;
It is moved by Councillor D. Pelletier,
P. Alexopoulos and RESOLVED:
seconded
by
Councillor
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2014-01-27
Minutes of the Council of Beaconsfield
THAT Council
Mr. Simonetta;
takes
note
of
the
sworn
declaration
signed
by
THAT Council confirms the existence of acquired rights attached to the
ancillary building (shed) located at 534 Lakeshore Road in Beaconsfield,
as renovated.
VOTES IN FAVOUR :
Councillors D. Pelletier, K. Messier, R. Moss and P. Alexopoulos
VOTE OPPOSED :
Councillor P. Demers
THE MOTION IS CARRIED.
G.
CLOSING OF REGULAR MEETING
It is moved by Councillor P. Alexopoulos, seconded by Councillor
K. Messier and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to close the meeting at
8:49 p.m.
MAYOR
CITY CLERK