Minutes
City Council
Monday, May 25, 2020

Decision Number: CR267/2020

That the report of the City Treasurer dated April 28, 2020 entitled “2020 Business Improvement Area Budget and Levy approvals” BE DEFERRED to the June 15, 2020 meeting of Council, in light of the ongoing pandemic, to allow opportunity for the BIA’s to submit if they so wish, revised budgets to administration by a date to be determined by the City Treasurer.
Carried.

Report Number: C 86/2020

Clerk’s File: AFB/13467

8.3. Application for Property Tax Relief Under Section 357 of the Ontario Municipal Act , 2001 - Ward 3

Moved by: Councillor Costante

Seconded by: Councillor Holt

Decision Number: CR237/2020

That with regards to the report of the City Treasurer dated May 5, 2020 entitled “Application for Property Tax Relief under Section 357 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001” that administration BE DIRECTED to report back to Council with a legal opinion outlining risks, recommendations and options for Council’s consideration.
Carried.

Councillor Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on this matter.

Report Number: C 88/2020

Clerk’s File: AF2020

8.7. William T. Wesgate House, 225 Giles Boulevard West – Heritage Alteration Permit and Community Heritage Fund Request (Ward 3)

Moved by: Councillor Bortolin

Seconded by: Councillor Holt

Decision Number: CR241/2020

  1. A. That the request by Kathleen Pistor, the owner of William T. Wesgate House, for a grant of an upset amount of $25,000 from the Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157), for the clay tile roof and dormer repairs at 225 Giles Boulevard West, BE APPROVED, subject to:
    1. Determination by the Chief Building Official and the City Planner that the work is completed to applicable codes and heritage conservation standards;
    2. Owner’s submission of paid receipts for work completed;
    3. That the Community Heritage Fund (Reserve Fund 157) grants approved shall lapse if the applicant has not completed the work and fulfilled the conditions within 2 years of the approval date;
    4. Any further minor changes to the scope of work BE DELEGATED to the City Planner; and,