Nov. 25 Council Agenda Highlights

Regular City of Belleville Council Meeting to be held on Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. Watch in person at Belleville City Hall Council Chambers or online at www.youtube.com/BellevilleCityHall.

Correspondence, Reports and Consent Items

• Proposed water and wastewater rates for 2025
• Funding adjustment for bus replacements
• 2025 pre-budget approval for transit staffing
• Contract for the supply of parking enforcement
• HR committee terms of reference
• Updated health and safety policy and policy statement
• Updated recruitment policy
• 2025 Interim Tax Levy Report
• Purchase of the application of reclamite
• Building section month-end report for October 2024
• Contract awards for October 2024
• Resolution from the Township of Larder Lake requesting the provincial government consider redistributing a portion of the land transfer tax collected on property transactions to municipalities; and calling on the federal government to allocate a percentage of the GST collected on property sales to municipalities; and that this redistribution be structured to provide predictable and sustainable funding to municipalities allowing for better long-term planning and investment in infrastructure projects that benefit local communities thus ensuring that local governments receive a fair share of the revenue to address critical infrastructure needs.
• Resolution from the Township of Papineau-Cameron calling on the Ontario government to amend the Ontario Building Code to include provisions for pre-approved affordable housing plans specifically aimed at supporting low-income and homeless individuals, including standardized designs, flexible design standards, community integration, support for diverse models; and further that the Ontario government engage with stakeholders to develop these pre-approved plans.
• Resolution from the City of St. Catharines that staff investigate the feasibility and potential benefits of using bioresin on city road works; and investigate other alternative construction materials and methods for road work that minimize the city's carbon footprint and are more environmentally sustainable.
• Service agreement between The Corporation of the County of Hastings and The Corporation of the City of Belleville for the operation of the overnight warming centre

Proclamations

• Nov. 25 as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
• Dec. 10 as Human Rights Day
• December as Christian Heritage Month