Minutes
Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
1, 2020 they will be not collecting bins with plastic bags in them, then Administration will provide information to those residents that they need to get plastic bags out of their bins.
Councillor Kaschak inquires about any Municipality that currently accept plastic bags in recycle bins. Ms. Albidone is not aware of any municipalities that accept plastic bags in the recycling.
Moved by: Councillor Francis
Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak
Decision Number: ETPS 743
THAT the report from the City Engineer dated January 30th, 2020 regarding the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority Plastic Bag Ban in Recycling BE RECEIVED for information.
Carried.
Report Number: S 21/2020
Clerk’s File: SW2020
8.1. Community Gardens on Municipal Property Policy Update - City Wide
An inquiry is made related to costs. Administration indicates that the Parks department is absorbing costs for the most part.
Councillor Costante inquires about the insurance. Administration indicate they receive many requests related to Community Gardens from Community Groups and the insurance is related to safety and liability in parks. There is a risk related to this that is, the reason that insurance is requested. Individuals as well as groups could apply for the insurance.
Moved by: Councillor Francis
Seconded by: Councillor Kascha
Decision Number: ETPS 741
- THAT the update to the Community Gardens on Municipal Property Policy BE APPROVED; and,
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THAT the CAO BE AUTHORIZED to approve updates to Community Garden Template License Agreements and Community Garden Template License Renewal Agreements; and further,
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THAT the Delegation of Authority Bylaw (208-2008) BE AMENDED to reflect that such authority has been granted.
Carried.
Report Number: S 210/2019
Clerk’s File: SR2020