16. THIRD AND FINAL READING OF THE BY-LAWS

Moved by: Councillor McKenzie

Seconded by: Councillor Morrison

That the By-laws No. 74-2020 through 75-2020 having been read a first and second time be now read a third time and finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign and seal the same notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Council.

Carried.

17. PETITIONS

None presented.

18. QUESTION PERIOD

18.1. CQ 11-2020

Moved by: Councillor Costante

Seconded by: Councillor Francis

Decision Number: CR271/2020

That the following Council Question by Councillor Kaschak BE APPROVED, and that

Administration BE DIRECTED to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of the Procedure By-law 98-2011:

CQ 11-2020:

Assigned to Fire Chief

In light of the current state of Emergency, along with orders asking for social distancing during this pandemic,

I ask that Administration prepare a report for Council outlining the allowing of City residents to be allowed to have contained backyard fires at there residences after obtaining a prescribed permit with a fee structure attached to the permit from City Hall. Of course proper safety measures are to be outlined to the residents along with types of wood to be burned and only prescribed hours of the day/night allowed for the burn. Many of our surrounding Municipalities are allowed to do this and I feel this would provide a revenue source to the City via permits as well as enhancing residents quality of life when experiencing isolation and being told for the most part to stay home during this pandemic crisis.

Clerk’s File: MH/13786 & SF2020