Owen Sound Committee - Community Services Meeting Transcript — May 20, 2026

00:00:02 Speaker 01: Okay, welcome everyone. It is May twentieth, twenty twenty six, at five thirty p.m.

00:00:07 Speaker 01: And I am going to call the Community Services Committee to order.

00:00:11 Speaker 01: At number two this evening on the agenda, we have a call for additional business.

00:00:15 Speaker 01: Do we have any additional business this evening? Seeing none.

00:00:20 Speaker 01: At number three, any declarations of interest? Seeing none.

00:00:25 Speaker 01: At number four, we have confirmation of minutes.

00:00:27 Speaker 01: These are the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting. held on April twenty one, two thousand and twenty six.

00:00:32 Speaker 01: They were presented to Council at the last Council meeting and adopted.

00:00:35 Speaker 01: I just need a mover for these.

00:00:38 Speaker 01: I have Ali Busfeld, and I will call the question. All in favor? And that carries.

00:00:47 Speaker 01: At number five this evening, we have deputations and presentations, and we have a deputation from Dolly Megs on the Owen Sound Ice Hawks U twenty two team.

00:00:56 Speaker 01: So I invite Dolly up to the podium. Hi, I'm Dolly Meggs.

00:01:08 Speaker 01: Nice to meet all of you.

00:01:10 Speaker 01: This is Heather Harvey, and this is Owen Ferguson.

00:01:13 Speaker 01: We just need the presentation.

00:01:17 Speaker 01: Hopefully, time doesn't start yet. Yes. So, sorry, Dolly.

00:01:24 Speaker 01: I just had to cut you off real quick.

00:01:26 Speaker 01: I'm just getting a wave from.

00:01:27 Speaker 01: Real quick, I'm just getting away from our AV guy, so we might be having some technical difficulties.

00:01:30 Speaker 01: I'm going to have a quick little break.

00:01:37 Speaker 01: Not sure if the people at home can hear us, but we have a technical problem.

00:01:40 Speaker 01: We will be stay tuned.

00:01:44 Speaker 01: Okay, welcome everybody back to the community services meeting.

00:01:47 Speaker 01: Sorry about the technical glitch there.

00:01:51 Speaker 01: So again, we are welcoming Dolly Megs from the Owen Sound Ice Hawks.

00:01:55 Speaker 01: She's here to give a presentation on the U22 team, so we will hand it over. Okay, perfect. Thank you. I'm Dolly.

00:02:02 Speaker 01: Thank you again for having us here.

00:02:04 Speaker 01: This is Heather Harvey, the president, and this is Owen Ferguson.

00:02:08 Speaker 01: First question is probably, "What is U22 Elite?"

00:02:11 Speaker 02: U22 Elite is the highest level females can play at before they go off to post-secondary school.

00:02:18 Speaker 02: So it's it's a league with the main goal of having these girls play at the top level, but the goal is all.

00:02:24 Speaker 02: Top level, but the goal is also to further your education after and get a scholarship to do so.

00:02:28 Speaker 02: Majority of girls are 16 to 18 years old that play in U22, and then it is just an additional team we're looking to support.

00:02:35 Speaker 02: It's not a new organization; it's just an addition of a team into our current organization that we built.

00:02:43 Speaker 02: There's three main there's three main impacts that we are looking to have in a community with our U22 team.

00:02:49 Speaker 02: So obviously, the athletic athlete development.

00:02:52 Speaker 02: This is offering the highest level of female hockey in our community right now. We are going.

00:02:58 Speaker 02: You have to go to either Centers Barry or Kitchener, both two hours away, to play this level.

00:03:03 Speaker 02: Owen's going to talk about what the retaining of these people would help in our schools and our community, and then community identity.

00:03:11 Speaker 02: So we're not just talking about adding a team.

00:03:13 Speaker 02: We're trying to build on our ecosystem, and it's not just about how we do on the ice.

00:03:18 Speaker 02: It's also about building, developing officials, developing. coaches, having support staffs.

00:03:23 Speaker 02: There's more and more jobs that are coming available in professional sport with social social media, equipment managing, managing a team.

00:03:31 Speaker 02: So all these opportunities are are opportunities for someone that might not be the best hockey player, but at least they get an opportunity to be on a team and build their resume for post-secondary.

00:03:41 Speaker 02: The last one we touch on is economic growth.

00:03:44 Speaker 02: We'll go into more detail, but we know when we add a sports team, some people are going to visit, some people are going to spend. We're going to visit.

00:03:51 Speaker 02: Some people are going to spend money, and we're going to be spending money in our community.

00:03:56 Speaker 02: We're going to break that down a little further, and then it's important to note: Owen Sound is the only town in Grey Bruce that is positioned with the facilities, with the infrastructure,

00:04:02 Speaker 02: with the foundation we built with the Ice Hawks that is ready for a U22 elite team. So, hello.

00:04:10 Speaker 03: Like Dolly said, my name is Owen Ferguson, and I am a secondary teacher at Owen Sound District Secondary School, and. as a teacher, I see firsthand the impact that high-level sports can have on students,

00:04:23 Speaker 03: both in the classroom and in our community.

00:04:26 Speaker 03: I think Dolly kind of touched on it.

00:04:29 Speaker 03: We've we've built this this pathway for girls.

00:04:32 Speaker 03: So we've started them off at young ages.

00:04:34 Speaker 03: We've started them off at four or five years old, and then to actually reach the finish line of girls' hockey, these girls are being forced out of our community.

00:04:43 Speaker 03: So to reach the finish line, we're asking them to travel out.

00:04:51 Speaker 03: Asking them to travel outside of our community and outside of our schools, we have girls that are are leaving to billet in other centers.

00:05:00 Speaker 03: And along with this, we are losing leaders within the school.

00:05:01 Speaker 03: These girls act as role models within the school. They have confidence.

00:05:03 Speaker 03: They have a strong work ethic.

00:05:04 Speaker 03: And because they're not in our community, they're not offered the opportunities like things like extracurriculars or co-ops at local businesses or even just making those. connections with younger students, whether it be through mentorship,

00:05:29 Speaker 03: coaching younger teams on ice, help. We're losing these girls.

00:05:32 Speaker 03: I sat at the Owen Sound, at the Hall of Fame induction meeting for the Sports Hall of Fame, and Mary Imboden came up to the podium, and he summed it up very well.

00:05:36 Speaker 03: He said that elite athletes make elite citizens, and right now these elite citizens are forced out of our community. at a very pivotal time in their life, and these citizens,

00:05:48 Speaker 03: while we do get many back, it would be nice if we could retain them during these kind of key years in their lives.

00:05:58 Speaker 03: Oftentimes, these players go on to be very successful members of our community, whether it's in teaching or whether it's in public service like policing, firefighting,

00:06:10 Speaker 03: whether it's in healthcare. it would be nice if we could keep these girls local throughout their their hockey experience and throughout their youth.

00:06:29 Speaker 02: So, what you might be wondering is what we're asking the city for.

00:06:33 Speaker 02: So, the support we need is a formal letter of support from the city.

00:06:37 Speaker 02: It would help with our U twenty two application.

00:06:39 Speaker 02: So, you can't just get a U twenty two elite team.

00:06:42 Speaker 02: You have to apply to the OHA to get one.

00:06:46 Speaker 02: To the OWHA to get one, so we will talk about it later.

00:06:52 Speaker 02: But we align with both the OWHA and the Hockey Canada.

00:06:56 Speaker 02: Their strategic moves to get more teams and more opportunities in a gap of geographical area.

00:07:01 Speaker 02: So right now it's Kitchener Waterloo and it's Barry.

00:07:03 Speaker 02: Those are the the two that we're losing our players to.

00:07:05 Speaker 02: What they want is to keep these young athletes, young leaders, into the communities that they're born within.

00:07:07 Speaker 02: So we do align with that. and to show that the city will support us shows a lot of strength in our community.

00:07:14 Speaker 02: The other one would be a commitment to stable ice allocation and a dressing room in the Bayshore.

00:07:29 Speaker 02: Right now, the the U22 is basically like OHL for girls,

00:07:32 Speaker 02: so we're trying to provide them with a professional experience so they can see how high the ceiling can be for them when they go on to university, when they go on to play professional,

00:07:35 Speaker 02: even if that's coaching or working in different. roles.

00:07:38 Speaker 02: They can see what's capable, what women are capable of, what resources they should be allotted as well.

00:07:52 Speaker 02: So we took the the vision of 2050 that Own Sound put together, and we try to show that we are in alignment with the city, with their initiatives and what their strategic goals are.

00:08:04 Speaker 02: So I won't go into huge detail, but Prosperous City—that's all the economic growth—and we'll break that down a little bit in a. couple slides. Safe and inclusive city.

00:08:13 Speaker 02: We all know that young people that play in sports get in less trouble.

00:08:19 Speaker 02: They give back to their community.

00:08:22 Speaker 02: They are mentors to the younger generation.

00:08:24 Speaker 02: They inspire the next generation. Culture and community.

00:08:26 Speaker 02: So we think that we will be a pivotal spot in Grey Bruce for female hockey development, which we're already building to be.

00:08:28 Speaker 02: We are already the biggest pipeline.

00:08:29 Speaker 02: But to have that next step, we think we can compete at the highest level of the provincial. for U22 elite, we think the city itself, the facilities,

00:08:39 Speaker 02: and the infrastructure we have could make us the most competitive junior team that's out there. City building.

00:08:45 Speaker 02: So we were going on the Bayshore, and we know with some ice allocation that 4:00 to 4:30 that slot is not utilized as much as it could be for our team.

00:08:57 Speaker 02: Our practice time could work perfectly at 4:00 to 4:30 because our athletes could go to school, be. leaders in their school.

00:09:03 Speaker 02: After school, go to the rink, get their workout done, get their ice done.

00:09:07 Speaker 02: Then go home, volunteer in their community, get their homework done, and build as people as well.

00:09:12 Speaker 02: So that's just building on the return of investment for the Bayshore, which is already existing.

00:09:18 Speaker 02: And then Heather is going to talk about our pipeline and everything we've worked to so far. Thanks, Dolly.

00:09:24 Speaker 02: So, once again, Girls Hockey's mission is to provide the highest, or sorry, greatest possible opportunity for female athletes to participate in hockey.

00:09:32 Speaker 04: Currently, we will have 17 teams this coming season, and we just want to continue to encourage and develop our players to stay here and to continue to be a part of our organization.

00:09:44 Speaker 04: Currently, we already are offering a development mentorship program for some of our players.

00:09:50 Speaker 04: Our U15 and U18 players have been giving back.

00:09:53 Speaker 04: They've participated in assisting with tryouts and evaluations, being supported by female. coaches, as well as on-ice and off-ice opportunities, this coming season we'll have approximately 290 female players,

00:10:08 Speaker 04: all the way from U5 up to U18 AA.

00:10:12 Speaker 04: We will have five head coaches that are female, and three of them are non-parents.

00:10:16 Speaker 04: Two of those benches will, three of those benches actually will have a full female bench staff, which is wonderful to have females coaching females.

00:10:25 Speaker 04: So this just the U22 program.

00:10:34 Speaker 02: The U twenty two program will just help enrich and strengthen that female growth of hockey and athletes athletes in our community.

00:10:44 Speaker 02: So this is the breakdown of estimated economic impact.

00:10:45 Speaker 02: Just to show we weren't pulling numbers out of a hat, we actually did some research and try to estimate some numbers.

00:10:48 Speaker 02: So as we talked about before, tournaments and showcase events.

00:10:51 Speaker 02: So right now we do have two current tournaments, which is bringing tourism to our area, and another big thing, girls. minor hockey is involved in is Hockey Fest.

00:10:59 Speaker 02: That is a big event for the city.

00:11:01 Speaker 02: We're looking to grow that.

00:11:03 Speaker 02: We're looking to, if we have a U twenty two team, really make that the pivotal showcase for the event, as still including the university to show that there is that post secondary opportunity.

00:11:15 Speaker 02: Visiting teams in league play.

00:11:16 Speaker 02: So an average for U twenty two is twenty home weekends per season.

00:11:24 Speaker 02: So we just average around thirty to fifty visitors at one hundred and fifty to two hundred and fifty dollars. 50 to 250 dollars per day because we do know how expensive traveling and sports are, and then team operations.

00:11:33 Speaker 02: So right now, a big thing we're trying to do is build our brand, build the Ice Hawks, get some logos on swag, on gear, and everything.

00:11:39 Speaker 02: So by doing that, U22 team is very big in branding.

00:11:43 Speaker 02: So we want to really build that.

00:11:45 Speaker 02: When we spend our money, we really look to spend locally.

00:11:48 Speaker 02: We look to go to hometown sports.

00:11:50 Speaker 02: We that's where we want to put our money to help the community as a whole.

00:11:55 Speaker 02: This is just a big number we wanted to show you guys that we thought it could bring to the city.

00:12:09 Speaker 02: And then, sorry, the time's freaking me out a little bit.

00:12:12 Speaker 02: This is just we really wanted to give you guys a visual of what the impact could be.

00:12:14 Speaker 02: We can see the provincial and national titles here, and that is obviously the goal we think our girls could get to, and the professional.

00:12:21 Speaker 02: But our favorite. photos are the one there on the right bottom corner.

00:12:26 Speaker 02: You can see those little girls and see how they look up to those mentors and those players playing at the highest level.

00:12:31 Speaker 02: So that's something we took from Hockey Fest, especially, is see them be them.

00:12:36 Speaker 02: So Hockey Fest, after just one event, our registrations have gone like this: 290 players that are active in Oceanside Ice Hawks is massive.

00:12:46 Speaker 02: They get to see these players, they look up to them, they speak at schools, and it just really inspires them.

00:12:57 Speaker 02: And it just really inspires the younger generation.

00:12:59 Speaker 02: And then the other photo would be that coaching development one.

00:13:03 Speaker 02: Those aren't just coaches on the ice; those are also players.

00:13:05 Speaker 02: So when you take a when you take a young athlete, teach them how to coach.

00:13:09 Speaker 02: It's like right now I have the U13 team.

00:13:10 Speaker 02: I'm going to bring them to U5 practice just so they get the experience of coaching at such a young age that it gets into their blood.

00:13:12 Speaker 02: That's what happened to me, and now I'm stuck coaching probably the rest of my life.

00:13:16 Speaker 02: Just in closing, so. we're not looking just to add a team.

00:13:21 Speaker 02: We're we're looking to invest in the the community.

00:13:25 Speaker 02: We're looking to build this ecosystem where it's not just the hockey players. It's the community. It's doing charity work. It's volunteering.

00:13:33 Speaker 02: Getting the girls' resume built, and not just hockey players.

00:13:36 Speaker 02: Everybody that wants to be involved in the other aspects that go into building a team.

00:13:40 Speaker 02: And then finally, our goal is to be the premier destination for female hockey, not just in Great Bruce, but in Ontario. as a whole.

00:14:02 Speaker 01: Thank you for your time.

00:14:03 Speaker 01: Thank you for that great presentation. It all sounds great.

00:14:06 Speaker 01: I know I'm sure that we'll be supportive as a council.

00:14:08 Speaker 01: I don't know if we need a motion tonight. to Do you want to say something, Pam?

00:14:11 Speaker 05: Thank you, and through through the chair, great presentation.

00:14:16 Speaker 05: As I understand the request, it would be for the 27-28 season.

00:14:20 Speaker 05: You would make your request through the PWHA, but it would be for that season.

00:14:25 Speaker 05: So, I think the request, in terms of the city's ice allocation policy, because it's coming from the Ice Hawks, the request for ice time is consistent with that policy.

00:14:35 Speaker 05: So, the first part of the request, I think, committee could make a recommendation to council that the city prepare and provide. a formal letter letter of support for the U22 application.

00:14:51 Speaker 05: The second part, and as you'll see later on the agenda tonight, space at the Bayshore is a little bit tight in terms of a dedicated dressing room.

00:15:02 Speaker 05: That will take a bit more work.

00:15:04 Speaker 05: So, if we can leave part two to sort of to be determined, we will certainly figure it out.

00:15:10 Speaker 05: Anyone who's getting ice has to have a have a dressing room, but we'll have to work a little bit more on that one.

00:15:16 Speaker 05: So, if if committee would consider a motion with a formal letter of support to the PWHA for the 2078 season.

00:15:25 Speaker 05: Does someone want to move that motion, Connie? Okay.

00:15:40 Speaker 06: Does anyone have any questions, comments further to to the motion before I call? Go ahead, Marian. Will the motion include?

00:15:49 Speaker 06: that staff work on the ice allocation and designated dressing room, or is it just only the first part?

00:15:52 Speaker 05: Through the chair, I think the as I understand the process, the ice hawks would make the request to the PWHA.

00:16:01 Speaker 05: If they're granted a team, they would follow the ice allocation policy, make a request there.

00:16:13 Speaker 05: The ice hawks request for ice would include an additional team.

00:16:16 Speaker 05: I think Heather said this year there's 17 teams, so there would be 18 teams, and we would allocate ice based on their eligibility under the under the policy.

00:16:31 Speaker 06: But I'm basically asking about the the dressing room.

00:16:33 Speaker 06: Is that something that staff need to just look at, or in the motion is it going to be a commitment to look at it?

00:16:40 Speaker 05: You you could make that part of the motion, but certain Part of the motion, but certainly it would be understood that if they're renting ice, we'll have to have a dressing room.

00:16:49 Speaker 05: I just don't know if, with home team visiting team, if we'll be able to have a dedicated dressing room.

00:17:03 Speaker 06: So we'll we'll have to work on that.

00:17:05 Speaker 06: So the dressing room that you're looking for, you want a dressing room dedicated to the ice hawks, no matter what age level they are, particular. and that would be at the Bayshore,

00:17:22 Speaker 02: and so the dressing room would be specifically for the U22 team. That's it.

00:17:27 Speaker 02: So kind of like the North Stars have something, the Attack have something, and the visiting OHL team has something.

00:17:35 Speaker 02: We would like something similar.

00:17:37 Speaker 02: That that would be consistent with other teams within the OWA. All other U22.

00:17:45 Speaker 01: All other U twenty two teams have this in other centers. You're good. Anything further?

00:17:50 Speaker 01: I will call the question.

00:17:51 Speaker 01: So just so that we're all clear, we are moving a motion to send, have council send a formal letter of endorsement for the U twenty two application,

00:17:55 Speaker 01: and we will leave it to staff to figure out the ice allocation and dressing room, assuming that we're going to be moving forward. We'll figure it out.

00:18:14 Speaker 01: So I will call the question.

00:18:15 Speaker 01: All in favor, and that carries.

00:18:17 Speaker 01: Thank you very much for for coming.

00:18:18 Speaker 01: So that brings us to number six this evening on the agenda, which is public forum.

00:18:20 Speaker 01: This is the time if anyone of the public that is here this evening wants to speak, you can ask a question, you can make a comment.

00:18:25 Speaker 01: You just have to stand up at the podium and state your name and the municipality in which you reside.

00:18:31 Speaker 01: Is there anyone this evening?

00:18:32 Speaker 01: wanting to make questions comment?

00:18:35 Speaker 01: Seeing none, so we will move on.

00:18:37 Speaker 01: At number seven, correspondence received for which direction is required.

00:18:40 Speaker 01: We have none, which brings us to number eight.

00:18:43 Speaker 01: Reports of city staff at eight a under parks and open space.

00:18:47 Speaker 01: We have a report from the manager of parks and open spaces regarding Kelso Beach at Nawash Park playground replacement and splash pad revitalization.

00:18:57 Speaker 01: And I'd like to note that we have many members of the scenic city.

00:19:01 Speaker 01: Order of Good Cheer here this evening, who are who are great partners on this.

00:19:15 Speaker 07: So welcome everyone, and I'll turn it over to Eckert.

00:19:18 Speaker 07: Thank you and good evening. Through you, Chair Middlebro.

00:19:21 Speaker 07: I'm here this evening to update you on the progress that has been made toward the renewal of the playground and the revitalization of the splash pad at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.

00:19:26 Speaker 07: I would like to welcome Tim McCormick, landscape architect, and project lead from Croacher, the firm awarded the landscape architectural services for this project.

00:19:41 Speaker 07: I will shortly turn the podium over to Tim, and he will guide you through the process that has led to the implementation of the preliminary preliminary design concept.

00:19:50 Speaker 07: I would also like to recognize in the audience several members of the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer, who have a long-standing history in this community, partnering with the city to establish and.

00:20:22 Speaker 07: With the city to establish important public spaces and amenities, including the 2011 splash pad that is being renewed as part of this project, the order has generously entered into a contribution agreement where the $50,000,

00:20:31 Speaker 07: sorry, $500,000 capital budget is being funded equally.

00:20:33 Speaker 07: And lastly, I would like to highlight the public engagement opportunities that have been established with the support of the city's communications advisor.

00:20:35 Speaker 07: A project webpage has been set up. that includes project-specific information and a survey to obtain feedback on the preliminary concept that will be active until May 27th.

00:20:47 Speaker 07: To date, we have collected just under 200 survey responses, highlighting the strong community interest in this project.

00:20:54 Speaker 07: Additionally, a public open house was held prior to this evening's committee meeting, with invitations extended to the community and key stakeholders for their feedback.

00:21:02 Speaker 07: Holders for their feedback, again on the preliminary concept.

00:21:24 Speaker 07: All of this feedback will be used to refine and advance the development of the detailed design moving forward.

00:21:34 Speaker 07: And now I'm just going to turn it over to Tim, who will provide you with some of that design context. Thanks, Eckert.

00:21:35 Speaker 07: See if I press the right button. Whoop. There we go. There we go. All right.

00:21:37 Speaker 07: I'm going to touch on the project.

00:21:38 Speaker 08: So as Eckert introduced me, I'm a landscape architect at Kroger and responsible for the project and looking after the overall design implementation pieces to take this forward.

00:21:45 Speaker 08: So lots of stuff up here, but really the overall the goal with the project was a revitalization of the playground and the splash pad.

00:22:07 Speaker 08: This is looking at trying to find a way to make it cohesive, to look at accessibility, to really develop the space and make it a little bit more. current.

00:22:17 Speaker 08: The original playground was put in many years ago.

00:22:18 Speaker 08: The splash pad was put in in 2011.

00:22:20 Speaker 08: So a lot of the elements are now hitting you know a point where they need to be improved and can have an opportunity to really rebuild and take advantage of that.

00:22:22 Speaker 08: Our design focus on this is really is that accessibility, providing connectivity so that the splash pad, the playground, the washroom buildings, the gazebo.

00:22:23 Speaker 08: There's all elements up there that are all kind of independently working now, but not all together.

00:22:26 Speaker 08: You know we want to integrate. inclusive play.

00:22:29 Speaker 08: The elements that are there are a bit dated, so trying to again make sure that we're thinking about play for everyone doesn't matter their ability, their age, that anyone can play,

00:22:37 Speaker 08: anyone can enjoy the space equally, and that's what we've been looking at that way.

00:22:40 Speaker 08: There, and then you know, starting to look at renewing the elements and putting it back into the process of being able to build on that. Whoop, wrong way.

00:22:42 Speaker 08: So the splash pad, we really break this up into sort of discussing sort of two key parts of splash pad and the playgrounds. So it's a splash. And the playgrounds.

00:22:58 Speaker 08: So this is the splash pad.

00:23:01 Speaker 08: The intent is the splash pad was put in 2011.

00:23:03 Speaker 08: It is working fairly well.

00:23:05 Speaker 08: There are elements that are that have aged and need to be replaced.

00:23:08 Speaker 08: So the intent was adding two new elements to the splash pad, doing a refresh of some of the equipment, the controllers, and other elements,

00:23:15 Speaker 08: and then basically allowing for the splash pad to continue to function for the next you know 10 plus years and allow for that to continue to be enjoyed by the community in that same way.

00:23:24 Speaker 08: The concrete and elements that are there are still good.

00:23:27 Speaker 08: There's no sense in rebuilding and starting over on elements that are functioning.

00:23:30 Speaker 08: So we're looking at basically trying to extend the life on this, adding some new play value, increasing the way people are able to interact with it and use it.

00:23:40 Speaker 08: I keep hitting the wrong button.

00:23:42 Speaker 08: With the playground, it is the it has hit the end of its useful life. It is done.

00:23:44 Speaker 08: It was built in 1999, so it has done the community very well.

00:23:46 Speaker 08: So the intent now is trying to find an opportunity to put something new in there.

00:23:48 Speaker 08: Through this process, we actually went out to three separate suppliers and had them provide bids based on a set cap budget.

00:23:54 Speaker 08: And then they came back, and we you know basically did an assessment of each one of those pieces to be able to go which part, which playground supplier would be our preferred supplier.

00:24:04 Speaker 08: So with this one here, the the one we went with was Open Space, and they're Jeanbet, which is a company out of Quebec.

00:24:11 Speaker 08: They are all Canadian, so that was one of the part of the reason we looked at them.

00:24:25 Speaker 08: The other piece was, you know, play value.

00:24:27 Speaker 08: When we went through and you know analyzed the different playground options, it was what provided the most inclusive play, what allowed us the best play value, the most value for money.

00:24:29 Speaker 08: And with the open space and John Bat solution, it seemed to be the best course of action for this.

00:24:32 Speaker 08: The playground here is a conceptual layout of what sort of can be and fits the budget and where we're trying to working towards.

00:24:48 Speaker 08: Important elements to note are that the playground itself, like the big structure.

00:24:52 Speaker 08: Self, like the big structure, is ramps and it has a lot of bridge connections.

00:24:56 Speaker 08: There's no actual transition steps in it, so it's designed to make sure everyone can play. Everyone has access.

00:24:58 Speaker 08: They've thought about how people interact and can get to different elements and make that work that way.

00:25:00 Speaker 08: There and then, as well as creating an age appropriate for young children to older children throughout the whole playground design.

00:25:20 Speaker 08: Few more things you can see, just really highlighting swings, you know, other rocker elements.

00:25:24 Speaker 08: Again, individual play, group. play, climbers—you know—offering a lot of different value and different elements.

00:25:29 Speaker 08: So next steps for this, we are looking at moving this forward into design.

00:25:30 Speaker 08: We'll be coming to back through in June for you know kind of final design, but then also we're looking at doing tender in July for construction this fall,

00:25:41 Speaker 08: and then basically having it completed by this time next year.

00:25:43 Speaker 08: Really, we didn't want to miss a season for play on the park, so we didn't want to have people. you know, interact.

00:25:45 Speaker 08: Not having the ability to use the splash pad, use the playground that's there.

00:25:47 Speaker 08: So part of the impetus of the design and timing and sort of the compressed timeline is trying to make sure that we can get it built and then back in place for next summer.

00:25:52 Speaker 08: This summer it can be used as it is, and then get everybody back in place.

00:26:15 Speaker 07: I'll turn it back over to Eckert. Thanks, Tim.

00:26:19 Speaker 07: I would like to finish with a. brief overview of the financial information related to the proposed budget adjustments intended to accommodate the conceptual design scope as laid out by Tim,

00:26:32 Speaker 07: and the inclusion of construction administration services.

00:26:34 Speaker 07: On page eight of the report, you will see the cost breakdown of the project components.

00:26:39 Speaker 07: There are two proposed budget changes.

00:26:42 Speaker 07: The first first one is related to the design and construction overage of about sixty nine thousand dollars. to support the basic scope of work of this project.

00:26:44 Speaker 07: The Scenic City Order, Scenic Order of Good Cheer, has graciously agreed to share this cost equally through an amendment to the contribution agreement.

00:26:51 Speaker 07: The second change is related to the sixty-nine thousand dollars cost to support the provision of contract administration during the construction window.

00:27:14 Speaker 07: This was a provisional item that was contained in Correa's original R. In Corvus' original RFP submission, this is a critical component that I simply don't have the capacity to undertake.

00:27:23 Speaker 07: So the total capital budget increase that the city is responsible for is about $104,000.

00:27:25 Speaker 07: And lastly, staff have applied for the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone grant, valued at up to $60,000.

00:27:51 Speaker 07: If successful, the grant funding. would support additional integration of some very specific accessibility components.

00:27:58 Speaker 07: And with that, the recommendations before committee reads as follows: That, in consideration of staff report CS 26036 respecting the Calswell Beach at Nawash Park Playground replacement and splash pad revitalization,

00:28:00 Speaker 07: the Community Services Committee recommends that Council One direct staff to bring forward a report.

00:28:14 Speaker 07: Have to bring forward a report to the June 26 Community Services Committee meeting with the final playground and splash pad design,

00:28:23 Speaker 07: and to increase the budget allocation for the project to cover the cost of contract administration and construction oversight in the amount of 69.2, in addition, and an additional 35,000 for construction,

00:28:38 Speaker 09: with a total of 104, funding from the Parks Capital Reserve.

00:28:41 Speaker 09: Okay, thank you for that report.

00:28:43 Speaker 09: Does anyone have any questions? Allie?

00:28:44 Speaker 09: Do you want to go ahead?

00:28:45 Speaker 09: Yeah, it's really exciting to think about it.

00:28:48 Speaker 09: I know with two young kids, I'm really looking forward to seeing this.

00:28:50 Speaker 09: My son was here earlier, telling us how he is looking forward most to the climbing. So that's pretty cool.

00:29:00 Speaker 07: I did have a question about the ease grant.

00:29:04 Speaker 07: From the report, it looks like it's primarily, if we were to receive it, would go towards rubberized material for the floor. Is that correct? Through the chair, yes.

00:29:17 Speaker 07: Rubberized again, trying to improve accessibility to the playground.

00:29:22 Speaker 07: How you access the structure and maintain full access throughout the play experience.

00:29:25 Speaker 07: Rubberized surface is very expensive, so we would be looking at using that in a very limited location to deal with a specific issue that we might have to improve accessibility.

00:29:27 Speaker 07: And then, you know, with the bulk of that, I would think we'd be looking at improving. accessibility components, in some way, shape, or form.

00:29:36 Speaker 09: Two questions: Is there a timeline for when we'll hear about the grant, and if it is unsuccessful, what will be used in those areas instead?

00:29:45 Speaker 07: Through the chair, I believe midsummer is the timeline for finding out if we were successful or not.

00:30:05 Speaker 06: If we are not successful, we we already have engineered wood fiber.

00:30:11 Speaker 06: That is the that is the treatment material of choice.

00:30:14 Speaker 06: It does provide accessibility, maybe not to the same degree as a rubberized surface would, but it does meet the qualifications. Marian, go ahead.

00:30:16 Speaker 06: Well, funnily enough, my question was about the ground cover as well.

00:30:43 Speaker 10: But I will take the opportunity to thank the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer for the partnership and for your generous funding support towards this project.

00:30:49 Speaker 10: Does anyone else have any questions, comments? Go ahead. Thank you.

00:30:53 Speaker 10: Just on the contract administration piece, you mentioned like that cost was originally noted in the RFP, but then it doesn't seem to be in the original costing, and now it's coming back here.

00:31:07 Speaker 05: How does that kind of work?

00:31:09 Speaker 05: It seems like the costs were predicted, but now we need additional funds to cover it.

00:31:11 Speaker 05: It was included in the original RFP as a provisional item because we council had approved an additional staff position to do capital budget implementation.

00:31:34 Speaker 10: Unfortunately, we haven't been able to hire a person for that.

00:31:37 Speaker 10: So our idea would be to.

00:31:40 Speaker 10: Retain the landscape architect through a change order to that existing contract to do this project oversight. Go ahead. Thank you for that.

00:31:41 Speaker 10: And then just one other question: With the construction cost increase, is there like a design change that has led to that, or what's kind of the the change to that additional like thirty-four, thirty-five thousand dollars?

00:32:03 Speaker 07: So through the chair, so the. the biggest component of that is actually a provisional.

00:32:10 Speaker 07: Sorry, a what's the term?

00:32:12 Speaker 07: I had it up there. It's contingency.

00:32:15 Speaker 07: We did not have contingency.

00:32:16 Speaker 07: We we we use the contract value to share with the bidders to maximize our scope of work for the for the playground and for the splash pad,

00:32:26 Speaker 07: and given the scale magnitude of this park and and how used it is and how valued it. is, we don't think there's much of an opportunity to shrink the the component.

00:32:35 Speaker 07: So we're adding a contingency and a tiny little bit that addresses some of those additional components.

00:32:50 Speaker 07: Does anyone have any other questions? Go ahead. Yep.

00:32:53 Speaker 07: I saw in the report that there was feedback or consultation done with Saan.

00:32:59 Speaker 07: I was curious if any of that has informed design.

00:33:02 Speaker 07: Yes, we met on site with Saan to get their input and feedback.

00:33:06 Speaker 07: You know, with the presence of the Truth and Reconciliation Garden, there are some components in that that we're trying to integrate thematically into the design of the of the playground and the splash pad.

00:33:22 Speaker 01: That's sort of the next stage of development of the design is to see thematically how we link these all together,

00:33:31 Speaker 01: within the context of the work that we're doing and the broader context of the park. Okay.

00:33:39 Speaker 01: So there is a recommendation attached to the report.

00:33:42 Speaker 01: Does someone want to move the?

00:33:44 Speaker 01: Sunit is going to move the recommendation.

00:33:47 Speaker 01: Does anyone have anything further before I call the question? All those in favor? And that carries. That's great. Thank you.

00:33:55 Speaker 01: And thank you again to the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer. for everything that you do to to partner with the city.

00:34:05 Speaker 01: We we really couldn't do it without you. So so much appreciation.

00:34:07 Speaker 01: At eight b this evening, under tourism, culture, and events, we have a report from the River District Coordinator regarding River District public art installation by Art Cures Gray Bruce. We welcome Vivica.

00:34:23 Speaker 11: Thank you, and through you, Madam Chair, I will try not to take the mess Exodus personally.

00:34:27 Speaker 11: The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Community Services Committee for the temporary installation of public art display by art curers Gray Bruce on city-owned property,

00:34:40 Speaker 11: as well as approval to proceed. with the development of utility box painting initiative with the River District or within the River District.

00:34:50 Speaker 11: Art Cures Gray Bruce is a local community art collective made up of artists and volunteers who focus on using creativity as a way to bring people together.

00:35:18 Speaker 11: Their work is really centered around making art accessible, encouraging self-expression, and creating projects that support connection, well-being, and community pride.

00:35:25 Speaker 11: I'd like to recognize members of the group here. this evening.

00:35:30 Speaker 11: Both the "That's a Wrap" piece, ribbon installation, and utility box project align with the Vision 2050 and the River District Action Plan by supporting placemaking, cultural vibrancy, and a more welcoming Main Street environment.

00:35:32 Speaker 11: Public art helps strengthen identity and a sense of place, adds visual interest, and encourages people to spend more time exploring the River District.

00:35:38 Speaker 11: It also helps activate public spaces and contributes to a more vibrant and engaging community experience for both residents and visitors.

00:36:16 Speaker 11: The first project being brought forward is "It's a Wrap" peace ribbon installation.

00:36:20 Speaker 11: This would be a temporary installation mounted to city infrastructure, running from approximately July second through September thirtieth.

00:36:29 Speaker 11: In. front of City Hall and in Percy England Parkette—that is,

00:36:33 Speaker 11: the space just to the north of City Hall—the ribbons were painted by more than one hundred and fifty community members through workshops led by art curers Gray Bruce, all centered around the theme of peace.

00:36:46 Speaker 11: The installation is designed to support activity during the tourism season while creating a colorful and welcoming public art experience in the River District.

00:36:53 Speaker 11: Art Cures has received a grant or grant funding to support the installation, alongside support through existing River District promotional funding and the approved events and activation team budget,

00:36:55 Speaker 11: helping advance this project with encouraging and encouraging future community-led art initiatives within the River District.

00:37:03 Speaker 11: The second initiative. is a proposed utility box mural project throughout the River District.

00:37:08 Speaker 11: Staff are looking for approval in principle to continue developing the project details, with final designs and conditions to come back to committee at a later date.

00:37:17 Speaker 11: The goal is to transform existing infrastructure into public art while engaging community groups and artists in the process.

00:37:24 Speaker 11: We've engaged Public Works and Engineering around appropriate materials, coverage requirements, and long-term maintenance considerations, with their support to move forward. pending approval and final material requirements.

00:37:39 Speaker 11: Many of the utility boxes, as you can see here, throughout the river district, are showing wear, graffiti, tagging, or general visible visual deterioration.

00:37:48 Speaker 11: Community-led public art projects like this often create a stronger sense of ownership and stewardship over these spaces.

00:37:54 Speaker 11: And research has shown that artwork that reflects community involvement tends to be a better respected and cared for over time. This is community art.

00:38:06 Speaker 11: These photos are only a small representation of the community members that came together to create something positive and collaborative.

00:38:13 Speaker 11: More than just a final installation itself, the process of creating the artwork has been has helped build connection, engagement, and community pride.

00:38:45 Speaker 11: I do have an example of one of the ribbons here to show you all today.

00:38:54 Speaker 11: They're very large and impressive.

00:38:56 Speaker 11: I will awkwardly roll this up while I continue speaking.

00:38:59 Speaker 11: The recommendation is that, in consideration of staff report CS twenty six zero four one, respecting the River District Public. art installations by Art Cures Gray Bruce,

00:39:07 Speaker 11: the Community Service Committee recommends that City Council approve the one River District art installations by Art Cures Gray Bruce for the peace ribbons under the public art policy in the area in front of City

00:39:19 Speaker 11: Hall and Percy England Parquet,

00:39:20 Speaker 11: subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment Two.

00:39:22 Speaker 11: Proposed public art murals by Art Cures Gray Bruce on public utility boxes, in principle, with the final design details and conditions of approval to be brought forward to future committee meetings.

00:39:26 Speaker 11: I'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. All right. Thank you for that.

00:39:32 Speaker 01: Does anyone have any questions for Vivica? Go ahead, Marian. Thank you.

00:39:36 Speaker 06: Through you, Madam Chair, to Vivica.

00:39:54 Speaker 11: The boxes that you'll be covering or painting or whatever you do with them.

00:39:58 Speaker 11: What's the longevity of those?

00:40:00 Speaker 11: So right now, those often. have to get repainted on an annual or biannual basis due to graffiti and damage.

00:40:02 Speaker 11: So the expectation is that these painted murals would be in place for an undetermined amount of time, expected to be permanent until such a time that they no longer show their best life.

00:40:13 Speaker 11: At that time, a report would come forward discussing whether or not we would engage the community once again to repaint them, or whether or not they would be repainted back to their original form.

00:40:24 Speaker 06: And the utility companies that own these boxes, do you have to get permission from them?

00:40:31 Speaker 11: The ones identified in the report, the six that have come forward to the committee, are specifically owned by the City of Unsound.

00:40:40 Speaker 11: So it's very internal and very easy to get those answers.

00:40:42 Speaker 11: And they are currently working to ensure that the coverage is allowed, will maintain heat structures,

00:40:48 Speaker 11: all of those kinds of important things that we're glad to have engineering here for. anyone else have any questions comments I love this I want more of this in our city anything that we can

00:41:11 Speaker 01: do in you know to to make it more vibrant and place making for people I think is is a great thing I would encourage the the members of Art Cures to look at the On

00:41:20 Speaker 01: Sound Tourism Development Fund which is. funded by the mat tax that the city collects for tourism initiatives.

00:41:25 Speaker 01: I know that public art is one of the things that we've identified in our grant structure that people can apply for grant money to do more public art.

00:41:34 Speaker 01: So please look at that, and the next intake of proposals, I believe, is coming in the fall, September, October.

00:41:42 Speaker 01: So if you have any initiatives, then please please come forward, and we need someone to move the. recommendation. Lance, thank you.

00:41:52 Speaker 01: So, if there's nothing further, then I will call the question. All those in favor? And that carries. Thank you.

00:42:01 Speaker 01: Next on our list at 8C under Planning and Heritage, we have a report from the Senior Planner regarding facade and landscaping improvement grant for 1199 First Avenue East. We welcome Jackie.

00:42:14 Speaker 01: Thank you, Madam Chair, and through you, application.

00:42:17 Speaker 12: Through you, applications to the city's facade and landscaping improvement grant programs under the community improvement plan have been submitted by Scott Vining for work to be completed at 1199 First Avenue East.

00:42:29 Speaker 12: The subject property is located within the city's East Harbor at the southeast corner of the intersection of First Avenue East and 12th Street East, and currently contains a two-story red brick mixed-use building,

00:42:41 Speaker 12: containing an office and a short-term rental that is permitted by the applicable official plan land. use designation and zoning.

00:42:48 Speaker 12: Under the facade and structural improvement grant program, the applicant is proposing replacement of three second story windows on the west side facade, installation of eight goose neck lights on the west side facade,

00:43:02 Speaker 12: and repointing of brickwork on the front and west side facades.

00:43:07 Speaker 12: Under the landscaping and property improvement grant program, the applicant is proposing removal of existing wood fencing and replacement with new horizontal wood fencing and professional landscaping.

00:43:19 Speaker 12: If I could just ask the secretary to bring up the Schedule C of the staff report, which provides photos of the existing building and property condition.

00:43:33 Speaker 12: So, as shown, the property currently contains broken wood fencing and an overgrowth of vegetation that is encroaching onto the city sidewalk,

00:43:42 Speaker 12: and portions of the existing. red brick are in a state of disrepair and require repointing.

00:43:47 Speaker 12: The proposed works are permitted and encouraged by the city's facade and structural improvement grant program guidelines and landscaping and property improvement grant program guidelines.

00:43:58 Speaker 12: Of note, the proposal fits within the criteria for renovation as outlined by the facade guidelines.

00:44:04 Speaker 12: The proposed brick repointing, window replacements, and goose neck lighting will restore the original strengths and design of the facade. without requiring the building to be entirely modified.

00:44:15 Speaker 12: The proposed horizontal wood fencing will greatly improve the appearance of the property from the city street.

00:44:21 Speaker 12: And professional landscaping is to be provided interior to the fence as required by the landscaping and property improvement grant program guidelines. Overall,

00:44:37 Speaker 12: the proposal will will result in the beautification of an existing existing mixed-use property within the city's East Harbor that is consistent with and supported by the city's CIP and The city CIP and program guidelines.

00:44:46 Speaker 12: It is recommended that, in consideration of report CS 26042, respecting a facade and structural improvement grant and landscaping and property improvement grant for 1199 First Avenue East,

00:44:53 Speaker 12: committee recommends that council approve the facade grant in the amount of 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $7,500, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule D of the report.

00:45:05 Speaker 12: Approve the landscaping grant in the amount of 50% of eligible. cost to a maximum of $10,000, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule D,

00:45:14 Speaker 12: and direct staff to bring forward a bylaw to authorize the mayor and clerk to execute a financial incentive program agreement between the property owner and the city. Thank you. Thank you for that.

00:45:45 Speaker 12: And does anyone have any questions or comments? Seeing none. Honey, go ahead. Are we working now? All right.

00:45:52 Speaker 13: Is this property adjacent to the site plan we're talking about in 11C later this evening?

00:45:54 Speaker 13: And if so, will the two construction ideals compound any on each other or cause any problems for each other?

00:46:20 Speaker 12: Thank you, Madam Chair, and through you.

00:46:23 Speaker 12: So this property, subject to this, these requested grants, as well as the property at eleven seventy seven First Avenue East, do abut.

00:46:24 Speaker 12: The property at eleven seventy seven First Avenue East contains an existing limestone masonry building that is proposed to be demolished, and that. property received site plan approval subject to conditions,

00:46:37 Speaker 12: and as part of those conditions, that property owner will have to supply what's called a demolition plan that ensures no negative impact on on that construction to adjacent properties.

00:47:04 Speaker 09: You could okay, Ali, go ahead.

00:47:06 Speaker 09: Yeah, I just had some questions regarding specifically the repointing scope of work.

00:47:21 Speaker 09: So I was curious if there is it in any indication or involved in the condition is what type of mortar will be used when they are repointing the wrong type here.

00:47:30 Speaker 09: Putting on like my conservation hat, the wrong type here would exacerbate the moisture retention issues and efflorescence that was visible in those photos. So that's one question.

00:47:32 Speaker 09: If that is a condition, the second is regarding the condition that repointing be done by a qualified mason with experience in the field. I agree.

00:47:36 Speaker 09: This is a bit of a unique case, and that it's not a listed or a designated building.

00:47:41 Speaker 09: So I'm just curious, and I mean overall, I'm just thrilled about people investing in the built environment.

00:47:47 Speaker 09: But I am curious: How does the city apply this standard?

00:47:49 Speaker 09: In that note, I saw in their correspondence, they said this is the only quote we got because no one else called us back.

00:47:56 Speaker 09: So I was curious: Does this sufficiently meet that standard?

00:48:00 Speaker 09: Is this a unique case, or just broadly, how do we apply what is experienced qualified?

00:48:02 Speaker 12: mason with experience in the field to Owensound. I think so.

00:48:06 Speaker 12: The the quotation that was provided for the brick repointing work was provided by a mason.

00:48:12 Speaker 12: I think the intent of the condition is, in this case, for this type of building, just ensuring it's not being completed by maybe the property owner themselves, who might not have experience in that field,

00:48:27 Speaker 12: related. to like the brick repointing work through the financial incentive program agreement,

00:48:35 Speaker 12: we can require those types of conditions and that they be fulfilled through the the approvals process or ensure prior to giving the grant,

00:48:48 Speaker 12: staff will inspect the property and that the works have been completed and will check that the mortar matches existing.

00:48:56 Speaker 09: I know in the. standards and guidelines for the conservation of historic places of Canada,

00:49:00 Speaker 09: they give some pretty great specific information regarding the ratios of Portland cement that can impact the porosity of mortars. is a good place to start if we're looking for that guidance as well.

00:49:14 Speaker 09: One other question I had is how often do we apply the façade structural grant to not listed or designated buildings?

00:49:22 Speaker 09: I was also really intrigued.

00:49:24 Speaker 09: I thought it was interesting that there was a property right beside it that is part of the site plan agreements, and I have some questions about that,

00:49:30 Speaker 09: especially how they might both be reminiscent to the working Harper.

00:49:34 Speaker 09: So I was mostly curious.

00:49:37 Speaker 09: This, for my understanding, I thought this was for listed or designated buildings, and this feels like it's maybe different.

00:49:42 Speaker 09: And I'm curious how this could be applied for other people who might be interested.

00:49:46 Speaker 12: So this property is not listed on the city's register or designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, but it. is within the program area of the Structural Improvement Grant Program,

00:49:59 Speaker 12: which includes the River District as well as the East and West Harbor Planning Areas, as they're shown in the city's official plan.

00:50:06 Speaker 12: So this property is within the East Harbor Planning Area, and yes, you're right; it is also adjacent to a designated heritage property.

00:50:14 Speaker 12: So hopefully, that answers your question.

00:50:19 Speaker 12: Does someone want to move the recommendation, Marian? You want okay. Last one, yes. I'm curious.

00:50:29 Speaker 09: Do I need to say like I didn't see in a condition there about the making sure the mortar is in line there?

00:50:34 Speaker 09: Is that something we would need to add to that, or is that just yeah?

00:50:39 Speaker 09: Not sure about the process of that.

00:50:41 Speaker 09: It is understood by staff, so we will.

00:50:45 Speaker 01: Okay, so we have a motion on the floor to approve the recommendation.

00:50:50 Speaker 01: If there's nothing further, I will call the question. All those in favor? And that carries. Thank you.

00:50:59 Speaker 01: So that brings us to 8D under facility bookings and community programs.

00:51:04 Speaker 01: We have at 8D one report from the facilities booking coordinator regarding bring your own events.

00:51:11 Speaker 01: And I believe Ryan, you're taking this.

00:51:13 Speaker 01: We'll turn it over to Ryan.

00:51:18 Speaker 01: Thank you, Madam Chair, and.

00:51:19 Speaker 14: Committee, for the opportunity to present this report, CS Twenty Six Thirty Five, regarding Bring Your Own or BYO events under Ontario Regulation Seven Four Seven Twenty One.

00:51:32 Speaker 14: This report outlines recent provincial amendment to the Liquor Licence and Control Act of Two Thousand Nineteen, administered through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, which, effective April Thirtieth, Twenty Twenty Six,

00:51:50 Speaker 14: expanded eligibility for tailgate style permits.

00:51:53 Speaker 14: For tailgate-style permits to include municipally designated cultural or community events, these amendments introduced a new class of permit known as bring-your-own events,

00:51:57 Speaker 14: which would allow individuals age 19 and over to bring and consume their own alcohol within approved event areas.

00:52:03 Speaker 14: Example of events that could potentially fall within this category include festivals, fairs, outdoor concerts, markets, and other community celebrations.

00:52:13 Speaker 14: The report notes that municipalities are not required to. permit these events.

00:52:17 Speaker 14: In order for a BYO event permit to be issued,

00:52:20 Speaker 14: the municipality would first need to designate an event as cultural or a community event and provide authorization to the applicant before the AGCO could consider issuing a permit.

00:52:33 Speaker 14: So, events taking place on city property would also continue to require approval through the city's special event application process.

00:52:40 Speaker 14: The city's current municipal alcohol policy does not reference. tailgate or BYO style events, meaning updates to existing policies, approval processes,

00:52:51 Speaker 14: and enforcement expectations would be required should council choose to permit these events in the future.

00:52:57 Speaker 14: The province has not provided municipalities with prescribed procedures or criteria for event designation, meaning the city would also need to establish a framework for determining what qualifies as a cultural or community event.

00:53:12 Speaker 14: I've reviewed the impacts of the regulatory changes through consultation with Owensville Police, Owensville Fire and Emergency Service, Gray County EMS, Gravest Public Health, Internal City Divisions, including facilities, parks, communications, and risk management,

00:53:26 Speaker 14: as well as community event organizers.

00:53:29 Speaker 14: And the feedback that we received through these consultations was consistent with the recommendation contained within the report.

00:53:35 Speaker 14: The report identifies several significant concerns related to risk management and public safety. and these include no statutory liability protection for municipalities, conflicts with existing municipal alcohol policy,

00:53:49 Speaker 14: no mandated risk management requirements within the provincial framework, increased enforcement and administration burden on municipal resources, elevated risks related to drink tampering or spiking, increased pressures on emergency municipal services,

00:54:04 Speaker 14: and joint and several liability exposures.

00:54:11 Speaker 14: The report further notes that permitting be Further notes that permitting BYO events in public spaces would weaken many of the safeguards currently relied upon to promote responsible alcohol consumption, manage risk, and protect vulnerable populations.

00:54:20 Speaker 14: While event organizers are legally responsible for meeting the AGCO permit conditions, municipalities continue to experience many of the operational, financial, and public safety impacts associated with alcohol-related incidents.

00:54:34 Speaker 14: In addition to operational concerns, the report highlights broader health and social implications. associated with increased alcohol availability and consumption, including impacts related to mental health, partner violence, accidents, and other community health concerns.

00:54:49 Speaker 14: From a financial perspective, there are no direct impacts associated with the recommendation before the committee today.

00:54:57 Speaker 14: However, should council choose to permit these BYO events in the future, there may be additional pressures related to service delivery, policing, fire service.

00:55:07 Speaker 14: Fire services, emergency response, legal review, event oversight, and risk management.

00:55:12 Speaker 14: The report also notes that the city has not received any requests from local event organizers seeking permission for events to date, and staff recognize there is significant public attention and potential misinformation surrounding these changes,

00:55:28 Speaker 14: and that clear communication will be required regarding where and when alcohol may legally be consumed in public spaces within the city of. Vowen sound.

00:55:37 Speaker 14: In conclusion, while the province has enabled municipalities to permit bring-your-own events through local bylaws and municipal designations, staff have identified significant concerns related to public safety, liability, enforcement, and health impacts.

00:55:51 Speaker 14: And at this time, staff are not recommending a bylaw be to permit bring-your-own events in the City of Vowen sound, and instead recommend continue to monitor provincial changes and approaches taken by other municipalities.

00:56:04 Speaker 14: So, with that, the report recommendation before you that, in consideration of staff reports CS twenty six thirty five respecting bring your own BYO events,

00:56:13 Speaker 14: the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council directs staff to continue to monitor the implementation of bring your own events provincially and in other communities. Thank you. Okay.

00:56:24 Speaker 01: Thank you for that report.

00:56:26 Speaker 01: Does anyone have any questions or comments? Marian, go ahead. Thank you. Excuse me.

00:56:32 Speaker 06: So, just for clarity. it's up to the organization if they want to allow bring your own to their event.

00:56:41 Speaker 06: And when they pay for their liquor license to sell liquor there, do they also pay an extra fee for bring your own to make it a bring your own event?

00:56:59 Speaker 05: Through the chair, my understanding is, and and it's new, but the municipality. the city, would have to pass a bylaw to allow the event to be designated as a community or cultural event.

00:57:12 Speaker 05: The city would permit them to have a BYO event.

00:57:15 Speaker 05: You could have a fee for that.

00:57:16 Speaker 05: Then they would apply to the AGCO for their license.

00:57:18 Speaker 05: They would get a license that would allow them to serve alcohol as well as have the BYO event.

00:57:26 Speaker 05: So I'm not sure if there's a fee through the AGCO, but it would be up to the municipality if you wanted to have a fee for that type of designation.

00:57:37 Speaker 06: So at this point, the recommendation is to still monitor what's happening in the province, and we would not proceed with a bylaw to allow this.

00:57:46 Speaker 06: And at the time of a bylaw, then considerations can be made for any fees that may be associated. Is that correct? That's exactly right. Any. Does anyone have any? Yep, go ahead, Lance.

00:58:01 Speaker 15: I'd just like to commend staff for such a comprehensive report, really well researched, well written, and I certainly support the recommendation of staff on this matter. So thank you. Anything further? I agree.

00:58:18 Speaker 01: I don't know what problem they were trying to solve with this, but seems a little rushed and wishy-washy, and I'm not even sure that if you have. a permit to sell alcohol,

00:58:29 Speaker 01: that you could possibly have people bring alcohol on their own and those two like no, doesn't happen.

00:58:36 Speaker 01: So there is the recommendation to for committee to recommend that council direct staff to just monitor the implementation.

00:58:46 Speaker 01: So we just need a mover of that motion, Ali. Thank you.

00:58:49 Speaker 01: So if there's nothing further, I will call the question.

00:58:52 Speaker 01: All those in favor, and that carries. Thank you.

00:58:56 Speaker 01: So, at 8e under Arena Operations, at 8e1, we have a report from the Manager of Arena Operations regarding the Bayshore Upper Concourse use, and we're going to turn it back over to Ryan.

00:59:11 Speaker 14: Thank you again, Madam Chair.

00:59:12 Speaker 14: This report is regarding conditions of use for the Upper Concourse area at the J.D. MacArthur Arena within the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Center.

00:59:21 Speaker 14: This report outlines staff's review of the. current use of the upper concourse space and the development of conditions of use intended to support a safe and accessible environment for all facility users.

00:59:33 Speaker 14: During the 2003 Bayshore renovation, the rubberized flooring currently in place on the upper concourse was installed.

00:59:38 Speaker 14: Since that time, the space has been used informally as an indoor walking area during the building's operational hours and particularly during poor weather months.

00:59:48 Speaker 14: The space was not designed or intended for running, sprinting, organized exercise. activities.

00:59:54 Speaker 14: On January twelfth, two thousand twenty-six, arena staff observed a group of young athletes conducting high-speed sprinting and running activities in the upper concourse area.

01:00:02 Speaker 14: Staff approached the running coach at the time and raised concerns regarding the safety of the activity, particularly given the shared use of the space by other patrons, including older adults, individuals with mobility concerns,

01:00:13 Speaker 14: spectators attending events, and members of the public moving throughout the facility.

01:00:17 Speaker 14: Staff also noted that the city did not have a rental agreement or insurance. documentation for the group using the space.

01:00:23 Speaker 14: Following the incident, a meeting was held with the running coach on January 29, 2026, where staff reviewed the concerns associated with the proposed use of the concourse.

01:00:34 Speaker 14: The discussion included guidance from the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association, as well as considerations related to the city's obligations under the Occupiers' Liability Act.

01:00:43 Speaker 14: Staff outlined that once a risk is identified, the city is required to assess and take reasonable steps to mitigate. that risk.

01:00:51 Speaker 14: This report notes several key safety concerns identified through this review, including increased risk of injury while running in running occurs in shared public spaces with spectators and facility users.

01:01:02 Speaker 14: The flooring surface not being designed for running or sprinting activities, temperature and humidity conditions within the facility potentially increasing slip or fall risk, particularly around corners and turns.

01:01:12 Speaker 14: Potential liability concerns associated with organized activities occurring in non-purpose built spaces.

01:01:34 Speaker 14: Purpose-built spaces and operational and financial impacts that result from restricting public access to accommodate these activities.

01:01:40 Speaker 14: Following the meeting, staff completed a formal risk assessment of the upper concourse area.

01:01:45 Speaker 14: Based on the outcome of that assessment, staff developed conditions of use and intended to align the space with its original purpose as a walking area and to improve overall safety to users.

01:01:55 Speaker 14: So, and these conditions of use include walking only. Running is not permitted.

01:01:57 Speaker 14: Exercise on stairs is not permitted. Strollers are permitted.

01:01:58 Speaker 14: Indoor non-marking footwear is recommended.

01:01:59 Speaker 14: Commercial use or private instructional use is not permitted.

01:02:01 Speaker 14: Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

01:02:03 Speaker 14: Teams warming up must have a coach or adult present.

01:02:04 Speaker 14: And the following items are not permitted: hockey sticks, balls, pucks, exercise mats, weights, skipping ropes, and other exercise equipment.

01:02:08 Speaker 14: As part of the process, staff reviewed practices at comparable recreation facilities, including both purpose-built and non-purpose.

01:02:16 Speaker 14: Purpose-built and non-purpose-built walking spaces, and these helped inform the development of the consistent and practical guidelines.

01:02:24 Speaker 14: The report also addresses a suggestion of temporarily temporarily closing the concourse to public access to accommodate these running spaces or running activities.

01:02:31 Speaker 14: Sorry, and staff determined that doing so would not eliminate the identified safety concerns related to the flooring, the environmental conditions, and while also resulting in reduced public access,

01:02:42 Speaker 14: operational challenges. and potential loss of revenue and ice availability.

01:02:46 Speaker 14: So, given the nature of the space as a public area, staff determined it would not be feasible to guarantee exclusive use for these types of activities.

01:02:55 Speaker 14: And going forward, staff will continue to monitor activity within the concourse areas, operationally feasible, and apply the conditions of use to promote compliance and maintain safety.

01:03:04 Speaker 14: Signage outlining these conditions of use will be installed throughout the upper concourse and posted on the. city's website as well,

01:03:13 Speaker 14: and users not complying with these conditions of use may be asked to leave the facility.

01:03:18 Speaker 14: Lastly, the recommendation before you that, in consideration of staff reports CS twenty six thirty nine respecting usage of the Bayshore Upper Concourse,

01:03:26 Speaker 14: the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council receive the report for information purposes.

01:03:33 Speaker 01: Okay, thank you for that.

01:03:35 Speaker 01: Does anyone have any questions or comments?

01:03:38 Speaker 01: Seeing, oh, Pam, go ahead. Thank you.

01:03:45 Speaker 05: And through the chair, I would just note I had had correspondence with the running coach.

01:03:51 Speaker 05: My intention was, as Ryan got this report ready to send it before it came to committee, it struck me tonight that I hadn't done that.

01:03:58 Speaker 05: My correspondence with him said we would be developing a report to come to committee.

01:04:03 Speaker 05: I will make sure that that happens before the minutes go forward to council. Okay, thank. you.

01:04:12 Speaker 05: So we need a mover, Royden. Thank you.

01:04:16 Speaker 01: If there's nothing further, I will call the question. All those in favor? And that carries unanimously. Thank you.

01:04:23 Speaker 01: At eight e two this evening, we have report from the manager of arena operations regarding facility space request from the Owen Sound Attack hockey club.

01:04:33 Speaker 01: So we will turn it back over to Ryan.

01:04:36 Speaker 14: Thank you again, Madam Chair.

01:04:38 Speaker 14: I'm pleased to present this report regarding a request from the Own Sound Attack Hockey Club for additional player space at the Bayshore Community Center.

01:04:47 Speaker 14: This report outlines a proposal from the Attack Hockey Club, seen in attachment two, to expand their current player facility into an adjacent area currently occupied by the city's building and property maintenance operations.

01:04:58 Speaker 14: The request is being brought forward in response to updated Ontario Hockey League standards outlined in the OHL's new strategic document.

01:05:05 Speaker 14: Our blueprint for excellence, which is attachment one.

01:05:10 Speaker 14: The OHL initiative is intended to further strengthen the league's position as the world's premier development league, and focus on enhancing three key areas of the player experience: player well-being, on-ice performance,

01:05:22 Speaker 14: and maintaining premier development standards.

01:05:25 Speaker 14: The guidelines place an increased emphasis on upgraded player facilities and support spaces, including wellness, education, recovery, and lounge areas.

01:05:35 Speaker 14: The report notes that in 2024, the city entered into a new 10-year agreement with the Owen Sound Attack Hockey Club, which outlines that any alterations, renovations,

01:05:45 Speaker 14: or improvements to the facility require prior city approval and are to be completed at the sole expense of the club.

01:05:52 Speaker 14: Based on the updated OHL standards, the attack has requested approximately 726 square feet of additional space within the existing building footprint to expand their player area.

01:06:03 Speaker 14: The conceptual plan includes additional player lounge space and kitchen area to complement the existing coaches' office, school room, physiotherapy and treatment spaces, and education rooms.

01:06:14 Speaker 14: The requested space is currently utilized by the city's facility division staff.

01:06:19 Speaker 14: Staff from arena operations and facilities met with representatives from the attack to review options and identify solutions that could accommodate the request while minimizing impacts to city operations and public use of the. facility.

01:06:32 Speaker 14: To facilitate the proposal, several operational modifications are being recommended.

01:06:38 Speaker 14: These include: building and property maintenance office will be relocated to a vacant office beside the manager of arena operations office, with an outside door being added, with a staff area,

01:06:51 Speaker 14: and then an additional door being installed from the manager of arena operations office directly to the west hallway, to separate those spaces.

01:06:58 Speaker 14: The Zamboni parking and fueling water filling area will be relocated adjacent to the ice surface.

01:07:04 Speaker 14: This will require the relocation of a larger roll-up door and some sprinkler piping.

01:07:09 Speaker 14: Some storage for both base or operations and facility division operations will be relocated to the east side boat launch building, and the arena and facility staff will consolidate their shop areas and enhance resource sharing.

01:07:22 Speaker 14: Updated conceptual layouts outline both the requested attack space and revised city operational areas have been. provided as attachments four and five to this report.

01:07:31 Speaker 14: The report further outlines that all costs associated with the project would be the responsibility of the Owen Sound Attack Hockey Club.

01:07:38 Speaker 14: This includes construction drawings, engineer drawings where required, permits, renovations to both the attack and city spaces, construction costs, contractor requirements, and associated insurance.

01:07:49 Speaker 14: Staff also note that timing and coordination of the work will be important to minimize impacts on arena operations, city staff, and public use of the. of the facility,

01:07:58 Speaker 14: it is recommended that the city-related modifications be completed completed during the off season, where possible.

01:08:06 Speaker 14: From a financial perspective, there's no direct cost to the city associated with the proposed renovations, as all project-related expenses would be borne by the attack hockey club, in accordance with the existing agreement.

01:08:16 Speaker 14: With that, the recommendation before you, that in consideration of staff report CS twenty six twenty six respecting or 26 respecting a request from the Owen Sound Attack Hockey Club,

01:08:26 Speaker 14: the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council approve the request for additional space at the Bayshore Community Center for player space, subject to the following: one, producing construction drawings for the renovation and alterations,

01:08:41 Speaker 14: including engineered stamp drawings as required by the Ontario Building Code; two, obtain necessary permits from the city for this work; three,

01:08:48 Speaker 14: coordinating with the city on the timing of the work such that it has a minimal impact on city staff. operations, four contracting with a qualified contractor to undertake the work with the required insurance,

01:09:00 Speaker 14: and five the attack assuming 100 responsibility for all costs associated with the contract, drawings, permitting, and construction for both the attack space and the city space. Thank you.

01:09:11 Speaker 14: Okay, thank you for that.

01:09:13 Speaker 14: Does anyone have any questions? Sunni, go ahead. To you, Madam Chair. Just a quick question.

01:09:21 Speaker 16: The report mentions that to accommodate the request, like of course there is reallocation of the space and moving of some of the components.

01:09:32 Speaker 16: So it mentions that building and property maintenance office would be relocated to a vacant office beside the manager of arena operations.

01:09:41 Speaker 16: So what was that vacant office used for first?

01:09:47 Speaker 14: Thank you for the question, through Madam Chair. this was previously a the manager or supervisor of the arena.

01:09:57 Speaker 14: Their office was one of the office spaces that we're requesting they take over, and then the other space was a an administrative person that that job has been vacant for for years.

01:10:09 Speaker 14: So this space has just been sitting empty.

01:10:12 Speaker 14: So we would reutilize that.

01:10:13 Speaker 14: Sorry, to you, Madam Chair, and the.

01:10:18 Speaker 16: Through you, Madam Chair, and the other question is like removing the roll-up door and the sprinkler.

01:10:24 Speaker 16: Like it won't impact anything in that area.

01:10:27 Speaker 14: Thank you, through the chair.

01:10:32 Speaker 14: No, this would not have any impact on our operation.

01:10:53 Speaker 06: It would just be expanding storage space that would be lost with the expansion for the hockey club. Does anyone else, Marion? Go ahead. Is anyone else, Marian? Go ahead. Thank you.

01:11:03 Speaker 06: On the conceptual plan attachment three, it shows a doorway.

01:11:04 Speaker 06: Excuse me, to the proposed new space and a doorway in the fitness area.

01:11:06 Speaker 06: Do those go to the exterior of the building, or are they still inside the building? Thank you.

01:11:13 Speaker 14: So the one there is one doorway that is an exterior door.

01:11:18 Speaker 14: There is an archway in the upper left corner of the plan.

01:11:22 Speaker 14: This would be the door that would connect the current attack gym to the new proposed space.

01:11:33 Speaker 14: So my concern is fire safety.

01:11:35 Speaker 14: There is a door that exits outside the building. Correct.

01:11:40 Speaker 14: This would be an egress door for for emergencies. Any.

01:11:45 Speaker 14: Does anyone have anything further?

01:11:47 Speaker 01: Okay, I'll move the recommendation. Thank you.

01:11:51 Speaker 01: So we have a mover of the recommendation.

01:11:53 Speaker 01: If there's nothing further, then I can call the question. All those in favor? And that carries unanimously. Thank you.

01:12:01 Speaker 01: So that brings us to the end of. Oh, Pam. Sorry. Go ahead.

01:12:07 Speaker 05: Thank you, Madam Chair, and I just I want to thank Ryan and Derek Christie.

01:12:11 Speaker 05: When we met with the attack, it was a bit of a puzzle.

01:12:15 Speaker 05: Those two fellows went away after the meeting, put their thinking caps on, and you'll see in here, it involves sharing some space that they had shops that weren't necessarily shared before.

01:12:26 Speaker 05: So I just want to thank the staff that thought creatively and and are really working together toward a solution to support this request.

01:12:36 Speaker 05: Thank you for those comments.

01:12:38 Speaker 01: So that brings us to number nine matters postponed, which we have none this evening.

01:12:42 Speaker 01: At number ten, motions for which notice was previously given, we have none.

01:12:46 Speaker 01: At number eleven, correspondence provided for information, we have five items. Do we?

01:12:54 Speaker 01: Are we going through these individually, or Pam?

01:12:59 Speaker 01: Do you want to speak to any of these? Through you, Madam Chair.

01:13:05 Speaker 01: Just really quickly, the development update for April twenty twenty six.

01:13:09 Speaker 01: The numbers are there, and we're excited to let you know that Skydev has begun construction on Building C. So, if you're on the west side, looking across to the east side,

01:13:20 Speaker 01: you can now see the two buildings up, and they are working beginning work on the third building.

01:13:26 Speaker 17: So, you'll see that coming out of the ground fairly quickly now too.

01:13:30 Speaker 17: Foundation work has started at Harbour West, which is the former BCK side on the west side.

01:13:37 Speaker 17: So, for the last couple. months, we've seen that big drill in the ground.

01:13:41 Speaker 17: Now I drove past there this morning, and they're just putting in the the forms for the concrete.

01:13:49 Speaker 17: So I'm assuming they'll start pouring concrete in the next couple days.

01:13:53 Speaker 17: So it'll be exciting to see that build or those buildings start to come out of the ground as well.

01:14:00 Speaker 17: Two landscaping and property improvement grants were approved for the launch and for Sunday's ice cream for the launch. for the installation of a new railing along the harbor wall and a pedestrian pathway,

01:14:11 Speaker 17: and for Sunday's ice cream, for the installation of a permanent patio at the rear of that building.

01:14:17 Speaker 17: So that'll be a lovely addition to that portion of First Avenue East.

01:14:24 Speaker 17: Planning applications continue to come in, and we have regular committee of adjustment meetings again in June as well.

01:14:33 Speaker 17: And that's the development update.

01:14:37 Speaker 17: I have a question here from Sunit.

01:14:39 Speaker 17: To you, Madam Chair, just a quick question: Have we heard anything from Flatoh, like the development?

01:14:51 Speaker 17: I haven't heard anything recently, but as far as I understand, they're still continuing to work at the conditions of draft approval. Anyone else?

01:15:03 Speaker 01: Do are we planning on going?

01:15:04 Speaker 01: through these site plans individually, Pam?

01:15:06 Speaker 01: Do you want to speak to any of these? Through you, Chair.

01:15:10 Speaker 05: Maybe the manager could just briefly introduce what what each one is, if that would be. Through you, Madam Chair.

01:15:21 Speaker 17: So we have seven sixty-seven Second Avenue East, which is development by Barry's Construction, which is providing storage for OSHaRE refrigerated storages and.

01:15:32 Speaker 17: Refrigerated stories and four units, residential units above.

01:15:37 Speaker 17: The Rexel Westburn development is one that was just mentioned in regards to the the landscape and facade improvement grant.

01:15:45 Speaker 17: So it's on First and Second Avenue East.

01:15:49 Speaker 17: It's the the limestone building that sometimes you don't quite notice it when you're driving by there.

01:15:54 Speaker 17: So it's proposed to be removed and replaced.

01:15:57 Speaker 17: The business that's operating there is. staying in the same location and putting a new building in place with a parking area and landscaping.

01:16:09 Speaker 17: And there is provisions in the conditional approval to acknowledge the heritage of that building, even though it wasn't designated.

01:16:18 Speaker 17: But there will be reuse of some of the facade and or acknowledgement that the building was there previously.

01:16:27 Speaker 17: For that, the next one is. the very exciting.

01:16:31 Speaker 17: So this is the conditional approval for the new Catholic High School on the east side of the city.

01:16:39 Speaker 17: So you can see the site plan includes the main three-story high school shop building, a parking area around it, and then two sports fields that will basically host the events for the the school.

01:17:11 Speaker 17: And so that is a very significant. amount of staff work that has gone into getting to this point and then continuing forward to get to building permits and the school board is keen to start

01:17:20 Speaker 17: works site works and or continue site works this summer going forward and then finally another sort of exciting development Troy Life and fire safety is moving to Third Avenue East they bought an existing development

01:17:27 Speaker 17: and are adding an addition to the front.

01:17:31 Speaker 17: You can see that sort of in the white there, and they will move, I think, all of their operations to that site.

01:17:36 Speaker 17: So it's exciting to see them stay local and reuse an existing site. Thank you for that. That's great news.

01:17:45 Speaker 17: And Allie has a question.

01:17:47 Speaker 09: It was just related to one one seven seven First Avenue East.

01:17:52 Speaker 09: I think you said that they might be retaining a portion of the facade or at least some sort of symbolic conservation through recognizing it,

01:17:58 Speaker 09: which is great in lieu of not being able to maintain that building in some way.

01:18:03 Speaker 09: It did drop a question for me.

01:18:05 Speaker 09: I remember it was from around the time when I might get the year wrong on this, but when the St. Mary's Rectory was being demolished,

01:18:12 Speaker 09: there was some conversation around green demolition standards requirements that was going to be added to the 2024 work plan.

01:18:19 Speaker 09: I believe I don't know if this was a motion or just discussion, so that could be clarified, but.

01:18:24 Speaker 09: I was curious if there is an update on that.

01:18:26 Speaker 09: Are we applying it in instances like this?

01:18:28 Speaker 09: Thinking about there's substantial material quality in that building, being it large limestone coining that could be have some potential for salvage.

01:18:38 Speaker 09: Yeah, bit of a broad question, but mostly is about what's going on with the green demolition standards. Through you, Madam Chair.

01:18:47 Speaker 17: So I remember the discussion.

01:18:49 Speaker 17: I think that the committee's decision was not to proceed. with those standards, and it is not—it's not just for clarification, not green development standards, but the discussion at that point.

01:19:03 Speaker 17: But it was, like you mentioned, a discussion around basically reusing and recycling materials that come out of these kind of developments at a larger scale.

01:19:15 Speaker 17: So I think the committee's decision was not to proceed with that.

01:19:19 Speaker 17: There is sort of different levels of complexity.

01:19:21 Speaker 17: Sort of different levels of complications as far as the materials that were used in these, and how easily it is to recycle them.

01:19:28 Speaker 17: So for this development, like I said,

01:19:30 Speaker 17: there is conditions that will require recognition of the the heritage of the building and sort of reuse of certain like bricks that are still usable in I think either facade or sort of. a bit

01:19:49 Speaker 17: of a monument to the heritage of the site. Anything further?

01:19:58 Speaker 01: We need a motion to receive.

01:20:00 Speaker 01: Can I have a mover just to receive the items on the correspondence? So neat. Thank you.

01:20:07 Speaker 01: So I will call the question. All those in favor? And that carries.

01:20:13 Speaker 01: So that brings us to number twelve.

01:20:15 Speaker 01: Discussion of additional business to which we had none this evening.

01:20:17 Speaker 01: At number thirteen, notices of motion.

01:20:19 Speaker 01: Does anyone have a notice of motion?

01:20:22 Speaker 01: Seeing none, it is 6:55 p.m. and I will adjourn the meeting. Thank you, everyone.