Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: March 15, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL March 15, 2023
A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac was held in the Frontenac Room of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Present:
Warden Ron Vandewal, Deputy Warden Fran Smith, Councillors Fred Fowler, Nicki Gowdy, Judy GreenwoodSpeers, Ray Leonard, Gerry Lichty, and Bill Saunders
Also Present:
County: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Gale Chevalier, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Susan Brant, Administrator-Fairmount Home Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resources Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
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Roll Call
Closed Session
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held February 15, 2023
Motion #: 41-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 15, 2023 be adopted. Carried
Delegations and/or Presentations
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Proclamations
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 42-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
Briefings
a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Unfinished Business
Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
All items listed on the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer shall be the subject of one motion. Any member may ask for any item(s) included in the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer to be separated from that motion, whereupon the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer without the
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separated item(s) shall be put and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter.
Motion #: 43-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
That Council consent to the approval of Reports a) through d) the are considered routine items Carried
Consent Reports
a)
2023-033 Corporate Services Support of Application of staff to AMO Board of Directors – County Caucus
Motion #:
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County endorses and supports Meredith Staveley-Watson in her application to fill the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors’ County Caucus staff vacancy for the remainder of the 2022-2024 term. Carried
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b)
2023-034 Corporate Services Support for AMO Submission on Housing and Homelessness
Motion #:
Recommendation:
Whereas AMO is encouraging Municipal councils and DSSABs to support its submission’s key messages on housing and homelessness; and,
Whereas the homeless crisis is taking a devastating toll on families and communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario; and,
Whereas the homelessness crisis is the result of the underinvestment and poor policy choices of successive provincial governments; and,
Whereas homelessness requires a range of housing, social service and health solutions from government; and,
Whereas homelessness is felt most at the level of local government and the residents that they serve; and,
Whereas municipalities and District Social Services Administration Boards are doing their part, but do not have the resources, capacity or tools to address this complex challenge; and,
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Whereas leadership and urgent action is needed from the provincial government on an emergency basis to develop, resource, and implement a comprehensive plan to prevent, reduce and ultimately end homelessness in Ontario.
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac calls on the Provincial Government to urgently: a. Acknowledge that homelessness in Ontario is a social, economic, and health crisis; b. Commit to ending homelessness in Ontario; c. Work with AMO and a broad range of community, health, Indigenous and economic partners to develop, resource, and implement an action plan to achieve this goal.
And Further That a copy of this motion be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; the Minister of Health; and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Carried
c)
2023-036 Corporate Services Appointment of an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac
Motion #:
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved Thatthe Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Appointment of an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac report for information;
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And Further Thatthe Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law later in the meeting appointing Kelly J. Pender as Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac. Carried
d)
2023-038 Corporate Services 2022 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee
Motion #:
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – 2022 Year End Report on the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee report;
And Further That a copy of the 2022 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee be posted to the County of Frontenac Website. Carried
Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
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a)
2023-039 Emergency and Transportation Services 2022 Legislated Response Time Standard Performance Plan Reporting to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC)
Motion #: 44-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Recommendation:
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Emergency and Transportation Services - 2022 Legislated Response Time Standard Performance Plan Reporting to Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) for information,
And Further Thatthe 2022 Response Time Standard Performance Plan outcomes for the County of Frontenac be reported to the Director, Emergency Health Regulatory and Accountability Branch, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as required by legislation. Carried
b)
2023-035 Corporate Services Annual Accessibility Status Report
Motion #: 45-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
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Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee – Annual Accessibility Status Report, attached to this report as Appendix A be received;
And Further That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 91/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards section 4(3), that a copy of this Annual Accessibility Status Report be posted to the County of Frontenac Website;
And Further That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 91/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards section 4(3.1) and (3.2), that a copy of this Annual Accessibility Status Report be forwarded to the Frontenac Lower Tiers for posting on their respective websites. Carried
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2023-037 Corporate Services 2022 Remuneration and Reimbursement of Expenses to Council Members and Non-Council Appointees Report
b)
2023-040 Emergency and Transportation Services
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Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Explanation
c)
2023-041 Corporate Services Quarterly Joint Administrative Facility Update
d)
2023-042 Emergency and Transportation Services Ambulance Remounts
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
Return to Council
Motion #: 46-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
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Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 47-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Carried
Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given
a)
Request to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Public Consultation and Reconsideration of 2 Ferry system for Wolfe Island
Motion #: 48-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
Whereas the new Wolfe Islander IV is anticipated to be in service in the Spring of 2023;
And Whereas when the construction of the new Ferry was first announced, the Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Steven Del Duca advised that the existing Wolfe Island III would be acting in tandem with the Wolfe Islander IV, thereby doubling Ferry capacity to the Island;
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And Whereas in designing the new Kingston ferry terminal, the amount of onsite parking was drastically reduced in light of the increased Ferry capacity and a perceived reduced need for walk on parking;
And Whereas the Township of Frontenac Islands Mayor and Council were recently advised that the Ministry of Transportation will not be implementing the plan for a second ferry as contemplated;
And Whereas the decision to eliminate the second ferry was made without consultation with affected citizens, impacted Councils including the Township of Frontenac Islands and the City of Kingston, police, fire and paramedic services;
And Whereas the impact of this decision is far reaching for citizens;
Now Therefore the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby request that the Honourable Caroline Mulroney immediately reconsider the decision to reduce the original plans for a two-ferry service and reinstate the two-ferry plan as contemplated by the Ministry;
And Further That in the absence of a plan for a two-ferry service, or a delay of the twoferry service, that the Ministry conduct broad consultation with the Community, including the Township and the City regarding the impacts and mitigation strategies for their decision, in particular parking, emergency response and quality of life;
And Further That a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Township of Frontenac Islands, the City of Kingston, and Mr. Ted Hsu, MPP. Carried
Giving Notice of Motion
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Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
AdvantAge Ontario recording and slide deck of the LTC Webinar for Councillors [Distributed to Members of County Council February 24, 2023]
b)
From OMAFRA regarding the upcoming CED 101 and Teeny Tiny Summit events [Distributed to Members of County Council February 24, 2023]
c)
From the City of Port Colborne regarding a resolution Supporting the County of Huron resolution on Cannabis Act [Distributed to Members of County Council February 24, 2023]
d)
From the County of Huron Regarding a resolution with respect to the Cannabis Act [Distributed to Members of County Council February 24, 2023]
e)
From the Rural Frontenac Transportation Service providing its Q4, 2022 report [Distributed to Members of County Council February 24, 2023]
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f)
From the Town of Essex regarding a resolution regarding School Board Elections [Distributed to Members of County Council February 24, 2023]
g)
From the Town of Grimsby regarding a resolution concerning Barriers for Women in Politics [Distributed to Members of County Council February 24, 2023]
h)
From Charlotte Owram regarding concerns about the loss of the paramedic base on Wolfe Island [Distributed to Members of County Council March 3, 2023]
i)
From the Municipality of Trent Lakes regarding a resolution concerning the Oath of Office [Distributed to Members of County Council, March 3, 2023]
j)
From the Town of Grimsby regarding a resolution on Changes to the Municipal Heritage Register [Distributed to Members of County Council March 3, 2023]
k)
From the Township of Dawn-Euphemia regarding a resolution on School Board Election Expenses [Distributed to Member of County Council March 3, 2023]
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l)
From the Township of Moonbeam regarding a resolution on Moratorium End Date [Distributed to Members of County Council March 3, 2023]
m)
From the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario regarding its Ontario Health Sector Spending Plan Review [Distributed to Members of County Council March 10, 2023]
n)
From the Municipality of Chatham-Kent regarding a resolution on Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs [Distributed to Members of County Council March 10, 2023]
o)
From the Township of Howick regarding a Resolution on Ontario School Board Elections [Distributed to Members of County Council March 10, 2023]
p)
From AMO offering Land Use Planning Training for Elected Officials [Distributed to Members of County Council March 10, 2023]
q)
From AMO offering Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official Training [Distributed to Members of County Council March 10, 2023]
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Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 49-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) and b) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) and b) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 50-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Resolved That by-laws a) and b) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
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By-Laws
a)
To appoint an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac [Proposed By-law No. 2023-015]
b)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on March 15, 2023 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-016]
Adjournment
Motion #: 51-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That the meeting hereby adjourn at Carried
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