PFC2021-1113

That with respect to Notice of Motion PFC2021-1113, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Administration conduct a review of municipal bylaws with a specific focus on gaps, including a provincial legislation review to determine opportunities to address concerns associated with problem properties and opportunities to advocate for changes; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration investigate the potential to define and identify derelict properties that could be taxed at varying rates; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration conduct a review of current teams, committees, programs, community partners, and social supports with the intent of identifying gaps and additional resourcing required for a collaborative approach to address concerns related to problem properties and to connect  occupants to the services and supports they need; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration return to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services with bylaw amendments, recommended advocacy approaches, and operational changes intended to more effectively address concerns related to problem properties no later than 2023 Q2, returning sooner in stages if aspects can be addressed earlier.