Minutes
City Council
Monday, May 4, 2020
8.38. Administration Response to CQ 17-2019 Regarding 2650 Metcalfe Street
Moved by: Councillor Sleiman
Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak
Decision Number: CR215/2020 DHSC 146
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That the report of the Planner II – Revitalization & Policy Initiatives dated February 12, 2020 entitled “Administration Response to CQ 17-2019 Regarding 2650 Metcalfe Street” BE RECEIVED for information; and further,
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That the City Planner INFORM the ward councillor of any new development activity or land use applications being proposed on the subject property and REPORT on the same to Council.
Carried.
Report Number: SCM 117/2020 & S 187/2019
Clerk’s File: Z2020
8.39. Response update to CQ 13-2019 Creation of a Nuisance Lighting By-law
Moved by: Councillor Sleiman
Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak
Decision Number: CR216/2020
That City Council approve Option #3: Prohibition as follows:
That an amendment to the Property Standards By-law 9-2019 to have property owners remove any lighting that does not comply with the full cut-off clause found in LISS CR228/2005—Appendix D BE APPROVED; and,
That a moratorium on the installation of any new non-compliant lights in the City BE APPROVED; and,
That recognizing that there are situations where wording found in a Nuisance Lighting Bylaw may conflict with everyday safety controls by a municipality and that some events use temporary lighting that create a public attraction, That prohibitions WOULD NOT APPLY to the following:
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City approved street lighting provided by a designated BIA;
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Lighting required through by-law enforcement or emergency services personnel;
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Traffic control signals and devices;
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Vehicle lights;
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Lighting in-compliance with the Lighting Intensity Standards Study (LISS) CR228/2005;
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Outdoor Lights used to illuminate public parks and playing fields;
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Temporary lighting associated with:
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Permitted events such as but not limited to; Pridefest, Street Food Fair, Veg Fest, Night Parades, Busker Fest, etc.;
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Moved by: Councillor Sleiman
Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak