OPENING MEDITATION Councillor Williams will read the Opening Meditation. We are honoured to be on Chief Drygeese Territory. We are grateful for our city, for our homes, for our neighbours, and for our freedom. We are grateful for the opportunity we have to meet here and to serve our fellow citizens. May we bring both the strength of our convictions, and the willingness to listen and learn, to our discussions. May we consider the needs and aspirations of all our fellow citizens in our decisions. And may we always represent our constituents with dignity, integrity, and honesty.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S) Previously Distributed 3. Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, January 11, 2021 are presented for adoption. 4. Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, January 11, 2021 be presented for adoption.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Williams will introduce the following reports: 11. Governance and Priorities Committee Report for January 11, 2021. 12. Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council: 1. Adopt the Aquatic Centre Design Plan as prepared by Taylor Architect Group; 2. Direct Administration to proceed with the completion of the Design Build process that includes a 25m, 8 lane Aquatic Centre, and; 3. Confirm that an amusement park style water slide not be considered in the development of the Aquatic Centre.
Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve the Conditionally Permitted Use for the establishment of a Food/Beverage Service at Lot 4, Block SUBD 1, Plan 515 (356 Old Airport Road).
14. Governance and Priorities Committee Report for January 18, 2021. 15. Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. s.7 of the Terms of Reference for the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness be amended as follows: Proposed Membership: Current Membership: a. The Mayor of the City of Yellowknife - exofficio, voting member; a. The Mayor of the City of Yellowknife - ex-officio, voting member b. One (1) Member of City Council; b. One (1) Member of City Council; c. Two (2) representatives who have lived experience of homelessness; d. Two (2) representatives from Indigenous Peoples and organizations, Friendship Centres or Indigenous housing organizations; c. One (1) representative from an Aboriginal Organization; e. One (1) representative from a youth serving organizations, including non-government Child Welfare agencies; d. One (1) representative from an organization serving Youth; f. One (1) representative from an organization serving Persons with Disabilities; e. One (1) representative from an organization serving Persons with Disabilities; g. One (1) representative from an organization serving seniors; f. One (1) representative from an organization serving Seniors; h. One (1) representative from an organization serving women/families fleeing violence; g. One (1) representative from a Yellowknife sheltering agency; i. One (1) representative from non-government Health organizations, including hospitals and other public institutions, and organizations focused on mental health and addictions; and h. One (1) representative from the Department of Health and Social Services with a Clinical Mandate; j. One (1) representative from the public at large; k. One (1) representative from the RCMP; l. One (1) representative from a landlord associations and/or non-government housing sector; m. One (1) representative from Veterans Affairs Canada or veterans-serving organizations. n. One (1) representative from a Yellowknife Business; i. One (1) representative from a Yellowknife Business; 2. the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness Terms of Reference be amended by amending sections 2, 3, 6, 10, 17, 39, 40 to reflect changes to Reaching Home Canada’s Strategy to End Homelessness Program and Council’s Policy and Procedures Bylaw No. 4975.
Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That the following resolutions be presented for adoption by Council and forwarded to the NWT Association of Communities in response to its call for resolutions: 1. Resolution regarding an amendment to the Property Assessment and Taxation Act to grant a municipality the authority to reduce or rebate a portion of the property taxes when fire damages or destroys an improvement and renders it unfit for further use; and 2. Resolution regarding accessibility legislation to establish comprehensive accessibility legislation that enables all persons to participate fully in society without barriers by providing clarity of requirements and standards to be met throughout the Northwest Territories. Property Tax Forgiveness When Property is Destroyed by Fire WHEREAS in the event that an improvement is damaged or destroyed by fire and the damage or destruction is so significant as to render the taxable property unfit for further use or occupation, the Property Assessment and Taxation Act grants the Council of a municipal taxing authority to enact a by-law to reduce or rebate a portion of the property taxes, upon application by the assessed owner; AND WHEREAS the ability to reduce or rebate a portion of the property taxes when fire damages or destroys an improvement and renders it unfit for further use is a reasonable action; AND WHEREAS the current requirement to enact a by-law to effect the reduction or rebate of a portion of the property taxes under these circumstances introduces additional burden and potentially significant time delays, and unnecessarily brings public attention to what can be a very personal tragedy; AND WHEREAS the reduction or rebate of a portion of the property taxes on a specific property under these conditions is largely prescriptive and can be achieved administratively without requiring policy direction from the Council of a municipal taxing authority; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Northwest Territories Association of Communities urge the Government of the Northwest Territories to consider amending the Property Assessment and Taxation Act to enable the Senior Administrative Officer of a municipal taxing authority to approve, upon application by the assessed owner, the reduction or rebate of a portion of the property taxes when an improvement is damaged or destroyed by a fire that has rendered it unfit for further use or occupation. Accessibility Legislation WHEREAS accessibility in Canada is about creating communities, workplaces and services that enable everyone to participate fully in society without barriers. WHEREAS according to the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability, more than 6 million Canadians aged 15 and over (22% of the population) identify as having a disability WHEREAS the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects a number of our rights and freedoms, including banning the discrimination of people with a mental or physical disability. WHEREAS the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Northwest Territories Human Rights Act prohibits the discrimination or harassment of people on a number of grounds, including disability. WHEREAS the provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia and Manitoba have provincial accessibility legislation and British Columbia has introduced provincial accessibility legislation; WHEREAS the Accessible Canada Act received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019 and came into force on July 11, 2019 and many provinces are expected to adopted mirroring legislation; WHEREAS Canada joined the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2010. The Convention protects and promotes the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities without discrimination and on an equal basis with others. WHEREAS Courts and Human Rights Tribunals have determined that meeting the National Building Code is not always adequate for individuals and building owners to ensure they are meeting accessibility requirements under Human Rights Acts. WHEREAS there is no clear guidance for in the Northwest Territories on how to address accessibility in facilities and services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of the Northwest Territories establish comprehensive accessibility legislation that enables all persons to participate fully in society without barriers by providing clarity of requirements and standards to be met throughout the Northwest Territories.
Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council appoint the following members to serve on the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness (CAB) commencing January 26, 2021 and ending January 25, 2023: Name Representing Suzette Montreuil One (1) representative from an organization serving Seniors Wilbert Cook One (1) representative from an Indigenous organization
Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ________ seconds, That Council appoint Councillor Payne as Deputy Mayor.
ENACTMENT OF BY-LAWS 21. By-law No. 5034 - A by-law to amend Council Procedures Bylaw No. 4975 to strike reference to proclamations, is presented for Third Reading. 22. Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 5034. ADJOURNMENT
OPENING MEDITATION Councillor Williams will read the Opening Meditation. We are honoured to be on Chief Drygeese Territory. We are grateful for our city, for our homes, for our neighbours, and for our freedom. We are grateful for the opportunity we have to meet here and to serve our fellow citizens. May we bring both the strength of our convictions, and the willingness to listen and learn, to our discussions. May we consider the needs and aspirations of all our fellow citizens in our decisions. And may we always represent our constituents with dignity, integrity, and honesty.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S) Previously Distributed 3. Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, January 11, 2021 are presented for adoption. 4. Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, January 11, 2021 be presented for adoption.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Williams will introduce the following reports: 11. Governance and Priorities Committee Report for January 11, 2021. 12. Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council: 1. Adopt the Aquatic Centre Design Plan as prepared by Taylor Architect Group; 2. Direct Administration to proceed with the completion of the Design Build process that includes a 25m, 8 lane Aquatic Centre, and; 3. Confirm that an amusement park style water slide not be considered in the development of the Aquatic Centre.
Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve the Conditionally Permitted Use for the establishment of a Food/Beverage Service at Lot 4, Block SUBD 1, Plan 515 (356 Old Airport Road).
14. Governance and Priorities Committee Report for January 18, 2021. 15. Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: 1. s.7 of the Terms of Reference for the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness be amended as follows: Proposed Membership: Current Membership: a. The Mayor of the City of Yellowknife - exofficio, voting member; a. The Mayor of the City of Yellowknife - ex-officio, voting member b. One (1) Member of City Council; b. One (1) Member of City Council; c. Two (2) representatives who have lived experience of homelessness; d. Two (2) representatives from Indigenous Peoples and organizations, Friendship Centres or Indigenous housing organizations; c. One (1) representative from an Aboriginal Organization; e. One (1) representative from a youth serving organizations, including non-government Child Welfare agencies; d. One (1) representative from an organization serving Youth; f. One (1) representative from an organization serving Persons with Disabilities; e. One (1) representative from an organization serving Persons with Disabilities; g. One (1) representative from an organization serving seniors; f. One (1) representative from an organization serving Seniors; h. One (1) representative from an organization serving women/families fleeing violence; g. One (1) representative from a Yellowknife sheltering agency; i. One (1) representative from non-government Health organizations, including hospitals and other public institutions, and organizations focused on mental health and addictions; and h. One (1) representative from the Department of Health and Social Services with a Clinical Mandate; j. One (1) representative from the public at large; k. One (1) representative from the RCMP; l. One (1) representative from a landlord associations and/or non-government housing sector; m. One (1) representative from Veterans Affairs Canada or veterans-serving organizations. n. One (1) representative from a Yellowknife Business; i. One (1) representative from a Yellowknife Business; 2. the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness Terms of Reference be amended by amending sections 2, 3, 6, 10, 17, 39, 40 to reflect changes to Reaching Home Canada’s Strategy to End Homelessness Program and Council’s Policy and Procedures Bylaw No. 4975.
Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That the following resolutions be presented for adoption by Council and forwarded to the NWT Association of Communities in response to its call for resolutions: 1. Resolution regarding an amendment to the Property Assessment and Taxation Act to grant a municipality the authority to reduce or rebate a portion of the property taxes when fire damages or destroys an improvement and renders it unfit for further use; and 2. Resolution regarding accessibility legislation to establish comprehensive accessibility legislation that enables all persons to participate fully in society without barriers by providing clarity of requirements and standards to be met throughout the Northwest Territories. Property Tax Forgiveness When Property is Destroyed by Fire WHEREAS in the event that an improvement is damaged or destroyed by fire and the damage or destruction is so significant as to render the taxable property unfit for further use or occupation, the Property Assessment and Taxation Act grants the Council of a municipal taxing authority to enact a by-law to reduce or rebate a portion of the property taxes, upon application by the assessed owner; AND WHEREAS the ability to reduce or rebate a portion of the property taxes when fire damages or destroys an improvement and renders it unfit for further use is a reasonable action; AND WHEREAS the current requirement to enact a by-law to effect the reduction or rebate of a portion of the property taxes under these circumstances introduces additional burden and potentially significant time delays, and unnecessarily brings public attention to what can be a very personal tragedy; AND WHEREAS the reduction or rebate of a portion of the property taxes on a specific property under these conditions is largely prescriptive and can be achieved administratively without requiring policy direction from the Council of a municipal taxing authority; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Northwest Territories Association of Communities urge the Government of the Northwest Territories to consider amending the Property Assessment and Taxation Act to enable the Senior Administrative Officer of a municipal taxing authority to approve, upon application by the assessed owner, the reduction or rebate of a portion of the property taxes when an improvement is damaged or destroyed by a fire that has rendered it unfit for further use or occupation. Accessibility Legislation WHEREAS accessibility in Canada is about creating communities, workplaces and services that enable everyone to participate fully in society without barriers. WHEREAS according to the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability, more than 6 million Canadians aged 15 and over (22% of the population) identify as having a disability WHEREAS the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects a number of our rights and freedoms, including banning the discrimination of people with a mental or physical disability. WHEREAS the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Northwest Territories Human Rights Act prohibits the discrimination or harassment of people on a number of grounds, including disability. WHEREAS the provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia and Manitoba have provincial accessibility legislation and British Columbia has introduced provincial accessibility legislation; WHEREAS the Accessible Canada Act received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019 and came into force on July 11, 2019 and many provinces are expected to adopted mirroring legislation; WHEREAS Canada joined the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2010. The Convention protects and promotes the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities without discrimination and on an equal basis with others. WHEREAS Courts and Human Rights Tribunals have determined that meeting the National Building Code is not always adequate for individuals and building owners to ensure they are meeting accessibility requirements under Human Rights Acts. WHEREAS there is no clear guidance for in the Northwest Territories on how to address accessibility in facilities and services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of the Northwest Territories establish comprehensive accessibility legislation that enables all persons to participate fully in society without barriers by providing clarity of requirements and standards to be met throughout the Northwest Territories.
Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council appoint the following members to serve on the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness (CAB) commencing January 26, 2021 and ending January 25, 2023: Name Representing Suzette Montreuil One (1) representative from an organization serving Seniors Wilbert Cook One (1) representative from an Indigenous organization
Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ________ seconds, That Council appoint Councillor Payne as Deputy Mayor.
ENACTMENT OF BY-LAWS 21. By-law No. 5034 - A by-law to amend Council Procedures Bylaw No. 4975 to strike reference to proclamations, is presented for Third Reading. 22. Councillor Williams moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 5034. ADJOURNMENT