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Frontenac County Council Meeting Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. Council Chamber, County of Frontenac Administration Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, ON https://youtube.com/live/HWeyjAeczog?feature=share

Agenda Page Call to Order We begin this gathering by acknowledging and celebrating these traditional lands as a gathering place of the first peoples and their ancestors who are entrusted to care for mother earth since time immemorial. We do so respecting both the land and the Indigenous People who continue to walk with us through this world. Today, the County is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation. Roll Call Closed Session Approval of Addendum Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

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Adoption of Minutes a) Minutes of Meeting held March 19, 2025 Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 19, 2025 be adopted. Minutes of Meeting held March 19, 2025 Delegations and/or Presentations Proclamations a) Volunteer Week April 27 to May 3, 2025

Page Whereas the value of one sharing their time, the power of many contributing to healthy aging, improving quality of life and providing a sense of wellbeing; And Whereas this past year has been challenging for our volunteers who have both stepped up and stepped back to keep our community safe. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 27 to May 3, 2025 to be National Volunteer Week in the County of Frontenac, with the themeVolunteers Make Waves; And Further That the County of Frontenac celebrate and thank each of our volunteers for their commitment to others and urge citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers in our community. b)

National Day of Mourning April 28, 2025 Whereas April 28th is a day set aside to honour those workers across the country whose lives have been lost, those who have been injured or disabled on the job, or who suffer from occupational diseases; and, Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to establishing and maintaining safe workplace conditions for our workers; and, Whereas the National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, and originally launched by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984. Together on this day we strive, along with employers and unions across Canada, to prevent workplace deaths, illnesses and injuries; and, Whereas by recognizing the Day of Mourning, we acknowledge the continuing need to work collectively with our Unions and Associations to eliminate workplace injury, illness and death in the workplace. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 28, 2025 as the National Day of Mourning in the County of Frontenac.

c)

Emergency Preparedness Week May 4 - 10, 2025 Whereas the Council of the County of Frontenac recognizes the importance of everybody being prepared for emergencies; And Whereas the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise

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Page community awareness and the need to prepare for the possibility of an emergency; And Whereas the safety of our community is the responsibility of each and every one of us, we must prepare now and learn how to secure a strong and healthy tomorrow; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims the week of May 4-10, 2025, to be Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Plan For Every Season” d)

Nursing Week May 6-12, 2025 Whereas May 12 commemorates the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale; And Whereas nurses are leaders and part of a strong interdisciplinary health care team at Fairmount Home; and, And Whereas nurses are part of our local community and shape and deliver effective interventions to meet the needs of our residents, families and communities; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the week of May 6-12 ,2025 be proclaimed Nursing Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health” to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey.

e)

Economic Development Week May 11 - 17, 2025 Whereas economic development is a shared responsibility that draws strength from the creativity, collaboration, and commitment of local businesses, community members, and municipal leaders working together to support vibrant, resilient communities; and, Whereas the County of Frontenac affirms that a strong, inclusive, and sustainable economy is essential to community well-being — enriching the lives of residents, supporting business and service delivery, and contributing to the long-term prosperity of the region; and, Whereas the Charter for Economic Development adopted by Frontenac County in 2024 articulates a community-driven vision that celebrates our rural identity, prioritizes partnerships, and advances growth through investment in economic infrastructure, housing, food and beverage, and tourism; and, Whereas the people of Frontenac — from entrepreneurs and food producers

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Page to service providers, developers, and volunteers — are the driving force behind a thriving local economy and a shared quality of life; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims May 11 through May 17, 2025 as Economic Development Week in Frontenac County, and encourages all residents to recognize and support the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose efforts continue to shape a vibrant and prosperous future for our communities.

f)

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day May 19, 2025 Whereas the Canadian PSW Network promotes support and advocacy for PSWs across Ontario that offers support for mental health, education, resources and strength to our community’s most invaluable PSWs; And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network advocates that PSWs are the ones who take care of our community’s seniors and most vulnerable every day while they live, work and raise their own families; And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network takes action to improve the PSWs access to affordable education, resources and increased awareness to the public of the importance of the role that the PSW plays in our communities in the care of our community’s loved ones; And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network actively encourages everyone to join in recognizing the monumental importance of the Personal Support Workers who provide the utmost of care, respect and dignity to our community’s most vulnerable and acknowledge that the work and services they provide selflessly every day are truly invaluable, especially during the current crisis they are faced with in this Global Pandemic; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims May 19, 2025 to be “Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day” in the County of Frontenac.

g)

Paramedic Services Week Diversity in Paramedicine May 18-25, 2025 Whereas each year the paramedics of Frontenac Paramedic Services will respond to approximately 29,000 calls for assistance from the public; And Whereas the paramedics are ready to provide lifesaving care to

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Page those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; And Whereas access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life saving skills; And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams often find themselves in dangerous and traumatic situations requiring spontaneous decision-making; And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams provide a vital pre-hospital service to the residents of the geographic area of the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the week of May 18 - 25 ,2025 be proclaimed Paramedic Services Week in the County of Frontenac and recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National EMS Week with the theme of “We care. For Everyone” Move into Committee of the Whole a) That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair.

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Briefings a) Mr. Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing. Monthly CAO Briefing Unfinished Business Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer Committee of Management of Fairmount Home Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council

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a)

Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee All items listed on the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member of County Council may ask for any item(s) included in the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report to be separated from that motion and considered separately, whereupon the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report without the separated item(s) shall be put to the vote and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter. Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

That the Report received from the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee be received and adopted. Report of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee reports and recommends as follows: 1.

2025-036 Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines Final Document Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines, as prepared by Envision Consultants Ltd., dated December 12, 2024, in fulfilment of the terms of the project contract; And Further That Council direct County staff to use the EIS Guidelines, where applicable, for all planning applications where the County is the approval authority;

And Further That Council direct County staff to share the EIS Guidelines with our partner Townships and encourage them to adopt the guidelines for use in applicable planning applications where they are the approval authority, in order to ensure a consistent approach for these types of studies across the County 2025-037 Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Market Readiness Assessment Results and Next Steps

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Page Be It Resolved That he County of Frontenac take the following actions: Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into a formal partnership with OHTO, relevant municipalities and trail managers to continue and encourage the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop

And Further That staff be authorized to participate in the development of a joint strategy, action plan and governance structure for the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop. 2025-009 E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Mobility Scooters and other forms of micromobility on the K&P Trail Be It Resolved the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee receives report 2025-009; And Further That staff be directed to amend Bylaw No. 20220033 as follows:

  1. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by deleting the following: “E-Bike” shall mean a motor assisted bicycle within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O .1990, c.H.8, as amended. And replacing with: “E-Bike” shall mean a power-assisted bicycle, also called an electric bicycle or e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor that has a handlebar for steering, working pedals, two or three wheels, an electric motor and braking systems.
  2. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by adding the following definitions, in alphabetical order: Electric Kick Scooter shall mean an a two-wheeled, handlebar-equipped, stand-up scooter powered by an electric motor and is equipped with a brake, bell or horn, and front and rear lights. Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) shall mean a four-wheeled electric vehicle designed for short-distance transportation. It is equipped with essential safety features including seat belts, mirrors, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, and a horn. LSVs can operate at speeds up to 40 km/h and are permitted only on roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less, as regulated

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Page under Ontario’s Low-Speed Vehicle Pilot Program. LSVs must be registered, insured, and operated by a licensed driver. 3. That Section 2 be re-numbered accordingly.

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report to Council March 27, 2025 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes Frontenac County EIS Guidelines 75 - 92

b)

Report of the Governance Review Committee All items listed on the Governance Review Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member of County Council may ask for any item(s) included in the Governance Review Committee Report to be separated from that motion and considered separately, whereupon the Governance Review Committee Report without the separated item(s) shall be put to the vote and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter. Report of the Governance Review Committee

That the Report received from the Governance Review Committee be received and adopted. Report of the Governance Review Committee The Governance Review Committee reports and recommends as follows: 1.

2025-039 Corporate Services Adoption of an updated County of Frontenac Public Notice Policy Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac adopt a Public Notice Policy for the County of Frontenac attached to this report as Appendix A

And further That By-law 2014-0008 being a by-law to adopt a Public Notice Policy be hereby repealed. Governance Review Committee Report to Council April 1, 2025 Governance Review Committee Minutes

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Page 2025-039 Appendix A Public Notice Policy Return to Council a) That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.

Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council a) That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given Giving Notice of Motion Communications That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed: a) From the Municipality of Assiginack regarding a Resolution on Tariffs and a Canadian Business First policy [Distributed to Members of County Council March 21, 2025] b)

From the Municipality of Temagami providing a Letter of Support for County of Frontenac Tile Drainage Resolution [Distributed to Members of County Council March 21, 2025]

c)

From the Township of Joly regarding a Resolution on Blood Collection and No paid plasma [Distributed to Members of County Council March 21, 2025]

d)

From the Township of McGarry regarding a Resolution supporting the governments tariff measures [Distributed to Members of County Council March 21, 2025]

e)

From the EOWC providing its April 2025 Newsletter [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]

f)

From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on Child Welfare Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]

g)

From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on Proposed US Tariffs on Canadian Goods [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]

h)

From the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan regarding a Resolution on Child Welfare Funding

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Page [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025] i)

From the Township of Central Frontenac regarding a Resolution on a US Tariff Response [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]

j)

From the Township of North Glengarry regarding a Resolution concerning Rural Roads Safety [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]

k)

From the Whitewater Region regarding a Resolution concerning the Ontario Deposit Return Program [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]

l)

From the Whitewater Region regarding a Resolution on Tile Drainage [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]

m)

From the County of Lennox and Addington regarding a Resolution on Ontario Works Financial Assistance Rates [Distributed to Members of County Council April 11, 2025]

Other Business By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law a) First and Second Reading Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through d) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through d) be read a first and second time. b)

Third Reading Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed.

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By-Laws a) To adopt a Public Notice Policy for the County of Frontenac and rescind By-law 2014-0008 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-016 To adopt a Public Notice Policy for the County of Frontenac and rescind By-law 2014-0008

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b)

To amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 to regulate E-Bikes, EScooters, Mobility Scooters and other forms of micromobility on the K&P Trail. [Proposed By-law No. 2025-017] To amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 to regulate E-Bikes, EScooters, Mobility Scooters and other forms of micromobility on the K&P Trail.

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c)

To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute Agreements for

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Page the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop [Proposed By-law No. 2025-018] To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute Agreements for the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop 105 - 106

d)

To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on April 16, 2025 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-019] To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on April 16, 2025

Adjournment a) Motion to Adjourn

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council March 19, 2025 A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac was held in the Council Chamber of the County Administration Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:30 am. Roll Call Present:

Warden Gerry Lichty, Deputy Warden Bill Saunders, Councillors Fred Fowler, Nicki Gowdy, Judy GreenwoodSpeers, Ray Leonard, Fran Smith, and Ron Vandewal (late 10:29 a.m.)

Also Present:

County: Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Susan Brant, Administrator-Fairmount Home Justin Bromberg, CEO, FMSC Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer Amy Freeburn, Executive Assistant to the CAO Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resources Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer Matt Mills, Communications Officer

Call to Order We begin this gathering by acknowledging and celebrating these traditional lands as a gathering place of the first peoples and their ancestors who are entrusted to care for mother earth since time immemorial. We do so respecting both the land and the Indigenous People who continue to walk with us through this world. Today, the County is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation. Closed Session Approval of Addendum

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Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were none. Adoption of Minutes a)

Minutes of Meeting held February 19, 2025

Motion #: 76-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler Councillor Leonard

Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 19, 2025 be adopted. Carried Delegations and/or Presentations Proclamations Move into Committee of the Whole Motion #: 77-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Saunders Councillor Smith

That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried Recommend Reports from the Chief administration Officer, clauses a) and b) were considered at this time. (Please refer to page 4) Briefings a)

Mr. Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing. Unfinished Business Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer

Regular Meeting of Council Minutes March 19, 2025

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Committee of Management of Fairmount Home a)

Motion to move into Committee of Management of Fairmount home

Motion #: 78-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers Warden Lichty

That Committee of the Whole Council adjourn and meet as Committee of Management of Fairmount Home, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried b)

2025-029 Fairmount Home HQO Quality Improvement Plan

Motion #: 79-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Gowdy Councillor Leonard

Be it Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home – Health Quality Ontario (HQO) Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) report; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the QIP submission to HQO. Carried c)

2025-030 Fairmount Home Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) Schedule E - Form of Compliance Declaration

Motion #: 80-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler Councillor Smith

Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) - Schedule E - Form of Compliance Declaration Report; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct the Clerk to sign the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement Schedule E – Form of Compliance Declaration for return to Ontario Health. Carried d)

2025-031 Fairmount Home Resident and Family Annual Satisfaction Survey 2024

This report was for information purposes only.

Regular Meeting of Council Minutes March 19, 2025

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e)

Motion to return to Committee of the Whole Council

Motion #: 81-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Smith Warden Lichty

That the Committee of Management of Fairmount Home adjourn and revert back to Committee of the Whole Council. Carried Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer The below briefing (clause a)) and Report (clause b)) were considered after Motion #: 77-25, to move into Committee of the Whole Council a)

Consultant Briefing: Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer, introduced Mr. Rob Wood, President and CEO of 8020 Into Inc. who briefed County Council on the Operational Review of the Frontenac County clinics that has been done over the past 6 months including recommendations for an implementation plan to come to a future Council meeting. [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause b)]

b)

2025-034 Planning and Economic Development Operational Review - Healthcare in our Community

Motion #: 82-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers Councillor Gowdy

Be It Resolved That County Council receives the Healthcare in our Community Report and Presentation provided by 8020 Info Inc, And That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac approve the proposed recommendations outlined in the Healthcare in our Community report and presentation, attached to this report as Appendix A, And That staff develop an Implementation Plan outlining actions, schedule, and costs associated with the recommendations outlined in the report, And Further That the Implementation Plan be presented to County Council prior to 2026 budget deliberations. Carried

Regular Meeting of Council Minutes March 19, 2025

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c)

2025-033 Emergency and Transportation Services 2024 Legislated Response Time Standard Performance Plan Reporting to the Ministry of Health (MOH)

Motion #: 83-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Leonard Councillor Fowler

Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Emergency and Transportation Services - 2024 Legislated Response Time Standard Performance Plan - Reporting to Ministry of Health (MOH) for information, And Further That the 2024 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 as required by legislation. Carried Councillor Vandewal entered the meeting at 10:29 a.m. d)

2025-035 K&P Trail Trans Canada Trail Grant for Gate Signs, Wayfinding Signs, and Kilometer Markers

Motion #: 84-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler Councillor Smith

Be It Resolved That County Council receives Report 2025-035 K&P Trail – Trans Canada Trail Grant for Signs And Further That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Trans Canada Trail for the purpose of funding the gate, wayfinding and km marker signs as described in this report. Carried Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer a)

2025-032 Corporate Services 2024 Remuneration and Reimbursement of Expenses to Council Members and Non-Council Appointees Report

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Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council a)

Report of the Governance Review Committee All items listed on the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member of County Council may ask for any item(s) included in the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report to be separated from that motion and considered separately, whereupon the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report without the separated item(s) shall be put to the vote and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter.

Motion #: 85-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers Warden Lichty

Report of the Governance Review Committee That the Report received from the Governance Review Committee be received and adopted. Report of the Governance Review Committee The Governance Review Committee reports and recommends as follows: 1.

2025-025 Corporate Services Adoption of an updated Delegation of Authority Policy Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac adopt a Delegation of Authority Policy to authorize the delegation of certain powers and duties under the Municipal Act, 2001, the Planning Act and other Acts, attached to this report as Appendix A; And further That By-law 2016-0006 being a by-law to adopt a delegation of authority policy be hereby repealed. Carried

2025-027 Corporate Services Adoption of a Sale, Disposition and Land Use Policy for the County of Frontenac Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac adopt a Sale, Disposition and Land Use Policy for the County of Frontenac; And further That this Policy be adopted by By-law, attached to this report as Appendix A;

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And Further That By-law 17-1995, being a By-law to establish procedures governing the sale of real property be repealed. Carried Return to Council Motion #: 86-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Gowdy Councillor Leonard

That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council. Carried Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council Motion #: 87-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler Deputy Warden Saunders

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 Giving Notice of Motion Communications That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed: a) b) c) d) e)

From the EOWC providing information and recommendations on its Election Priorities [Distributed to Members of County Council February 21, 2025] From the EOWC providing its Ready to Work, Ready to Grow-EOWC Ontario Election Priorities News Release [Distributed to Members of County Council February 21, 2025] From the EOWC regarding concerns of the Alto High-Speed Rail Cutting through Eastern Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council February 21, 2025] From the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula regarding a Resolution on Cell Towers and their associated maintenance [Distributed to Members of County Council February 21, 2025] From the Town of Kearney regarding a Resolution to support Frontenac County resolution on tile drainage [Distributed to Members of County Council February 21, 2025]

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f) g) h) i) j) k) l) m) n) o) p) q) r) s) t) u) v)

From the Town of Parry Sound regarding a Resolution to Endorse federalprovincial call to buy Canadian to counter US tariffs [Distributed to Members of County Council February 21, 2025] From Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer providing his 2025 disclosure memo related to any Conflicts of Interest [Distributed to Members of County Council February 28, 2025] From the City of Woodstock regarding a Resolution concerning speeding, distracted, and impaired driving [Distributed to Members of County Council February 28, 2025] From the County of Northumberland regarding a Resolution on' Negotiations with the United States Government on Trade Tariffs' [Distributed to Members of County Council February 28, 2025] From the Municipality of East Huron regarding a Resolution concerning Proposed US Tariffs on Canadian Goods [Distributed to Members of County Council February 28, 2025] From the Township of Limericke regarding a Resolution concerning Negotiations on Trade Tariffs [Distributed to Members of County Council February 28, 2025] From the Township of Limericke regarding a Resolution on the Ontario Deposit Return Program [Distributed to Members of County Council February 28, 2025] From the Township of Zorra regarding a Resolution on Rural Road Safety [Distributed to Members of County Council February 28, 2025] From the City of Sarnia regarding a Resolution to stop the 20% increase on the Carbon Tax effective April 1, 2025 [Distributed to Members of County Council March 07, 2025] From the City of Toronto regarding a Resolution on its Buy Local, Buy Canadian campaign [Distributed to Members of County Council March 07, 2025] From the Kingston Frontenac Public Library providing its Board minutes of January 22 2025 [Distributed to Members of County Council March 07, 2025] From the Municipality of Markstay-Warren regarding a resolution on the redistribution of Provincial Land Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council March 07, 2025] From the Town of Port Colborne regarding a Resolution on Provincial Election Health Care Advocacy [Distributed to Members of County Council March 07, 2025] From the Township of Central Frontenac regarding a Resolution concerning U.S Tariffs on Canadian Goods [Distributed to Members of County Council March 07, 2025] From the Township of North Dundas regarding a Resolution on a Rural Road Safety Program [Distributed to Members of County Council March 07, 2025] From the Municipality of East Ferris regarding a Resolution on Standing for Canada [Distributed to Members of County Council March 14, 2025] From the Township of Amaranth regarding a Resolution on a Buy Local

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w) x)

and Canadian approach to municipal procurement [Distributed to Members of County Council March 14, 2025] From the Township of Asphodel Norwood regarding a Resolution supporting the Increase Maximum annual Tile Drain Loan Limit [Distributed to Members of County Council March 14, 2025] From the Township of Selwyn regarding a Resolution concerning U.S. Tariffs on Canada Purchasing Policies [Distributed to Members of County Council March 14, 2025] Other Business By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law

a)

First and Second Reading

Motion #: 88-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Smith Councillor Vandewal

Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through d) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through d) be read a first and second time. Carried b)

Third Reading

Motion #: 89-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Smith Councillor Vandewal

Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried By-Laws a)

To establish a Delegation of Authority Policy and to authorize the delegation of certain powers and duties under the Municipal Act, 2001, the Planning Act and other Acts. [Proposed By-law No. 2025-012]

b)

To Establish a Policy for the Sale, Disposition and Land Use by the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. [Proposed By-law No. 2025-013]

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c)

To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute an Agreement with Trans Canada Trail for the purpose of funding the gate, wayfinding and km marker signs on the K&P Trail. [Proposed By-law No. 2025-014]

d)

To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on March 19, 2025. [Proposed By-law No. 2025-015] Adjournment

Motion #: 90-25

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Gowdy Councillor Greenwood-Speers

That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:36 a.m. Carried

Gerry Lichty, Warden

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Jannette Amini, Clerk

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April 16, 2025 Report 2025-04

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Administrative Report

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CAO Schedule – April 2025 • Governance Review Committee – April 1st • Communal Services Discussion – April 1st • South Frontenac Council – April 1st • Senior Leadership Team Meeting – April 4th • FLA OHT Leadership Meeting – April 10th • Frontenac County Council – April 16th • “Old House” Staff Meeting – April 17th • MTO Touchpoint – April 17th

• Leadership Team – April 17th • StoneShare e-Records – April 22nd • FMSC Technical Support Committee – April 23rd • Frontenac CAO’s Meeting – April 24th • EOWC CAO’s Planning Meeting – April 25th • Sharbot Lake Development Meeting – April 29th • EOLC Infrastructure Committee Meeting – April 30th

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AMO Updates Province Expanding Strong Mayor Powers The province has announced the expansion of strong mayor powers to another 169 municipalities as of May 1, 2025. The extension of the additional authority is intended to assist with delivering on provincial priorities, including building more homes, transit and infrastructure across Ontario. This change will be made through a regulatory amendment to O. Reg. 530/22 which is available for comment until April 16. Unlike previous expansions of the regulation, it does not appear that municipalities will be required to commit to a housing pledge in order to be granted the powers. The Townships of North, Central and South Frontenac are included in the list of the 169 municipalities Improving Ambulance Procurement in Ontario AMO has been a vocal advocate that the cost and timelines to get ambulances on the road are putting Ontarians at a disadvantage. The province is taking action to address these concerns and has certified a Canadian manufacturer to produce ambulances for the Ontario market. Ontario’s municipalities are proud to deliver paramedic services across the province. More competition in the market will help ensure communities can deliver high-quality emergency care on time and cost effectively for years to come.

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Legislative Updates Governance Review Committee Policy Updates • Sale and Disposition of Land passed by Council in March • Public Notice Policy on today’s agenda for approval • Accountability and Transparency Policy – on Engage Frontenac for public consultation • Procurement Policy – 2nd draft coming back to the Committee in May • Procedural By-law – Initial review has commenced

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Human Resources Update – Key Activity Recruitment • • • • •

147 postings as of April 8th Non-union – A/P and Payroll and Benefits Clerk filled; Temp Superintendent filled; Admin. Clerk posting Ongoing recruitment in all areas for Fairmount Ec Dev and GIS summer student filled; Planning Intern filled Paramedic recruitment – 13 offers signed back; 5 pending; 2-3 in progress

Labour Relations

• CUPE 2290 – waiting for interest arbitration date, 3 grievances resolved; 1 investigation complete • OPSEU 462 – bargaining will commence in July • CUPE 109 – 2nd date of bargaining in May

Miscellaneous

• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion committee formed with volunteers from across organization – First meeting – May 5th • Planning an Employee Wellness Fair for Spring 2025

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Fairmount Home Best Practice Spotlight Champions

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Fairmount Home •

On March 27, Clinical Pathways was implemented with the addition of the Registered Nurses Association’s Person and Family-Centred Care Assessment to improve resident care and enhance resident centred care. Additional information can be reviewed at the RNAO Best Practice Program

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Payton Hunt, Assistant Director of Care - IPAC participated in the IPAC Hub’s Surveillance Skills Workshop and provided a presentation on Fairmount’s surveillance program

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Educational session was provided for registered staff on tuberculosis along with educational resources and infographics on measles and shingles

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Frontenac Paramedics • Frontenac Paramedics deployed to Haliburton for two days to assist following the Ice Storm. Their main focus was on checking on vulnerable populations in the area. • Spring recruitment is coming to a close, with orientation starting in May. • Four Paramedics attended the Ontario First Responders’ Mental Health Conference in April with support from OPSEU.

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Communications update, March 2025

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• Staff have been busy processing several delegated authority consent applications in Central Frontenac that were submitted late last year, but circulation was delayed because of the postal strike.

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Economic Development

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K&P Trail • Ice Storm Damage: Frontenac ATV Club had 9 volunteers commit 18 hours of clean up over 4 days to clear downed trees – Thanks to our partner for their help • Spring Inspection completed using GIS program, potentially this tool will be made public later this year. • Trail Surface is still soft from the winter along with the recent ice and rain – encouraging trail users to avoid the trail for another week in order to facilitate repairs and prevent further damage

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Ice Storm Debrief A huge thank you to everyone who supported the response to the recent ice storm.

Committee Report To:

Warden and Council Members of the County of Frontenac

From:

Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk

Date of meeting:

April 16, 2025

Re:

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee – Report to Council

All items listed on the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member of County Council may ask for any item(s) included in the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report to be separated from that motion and considered separately, whereupon the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Report without the separated item(s) shall be put to the vote and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter. The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee reports and recommends as follows: 1.

2025-036 Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines Final Document Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines, as prepared by Envision Consultants Ltd., dated December 12, 2024, in fulfilment of the terms of the project contract; And Further That Council direct County staff to use the EIS Guidelines, where applicable, for all planning applications where the County is the approval authority; And Further That Council direct County staff to share the EIS Guidelines with our partner Townships and encourage them to adopt the guidelines for use in applicable planning applications where they are the approval authority, in order to ensure a consistent approach for these types of studies across the County

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Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Market Readiness Assessment Results and Next Steps Be It Resolved That he County of Frontenac take the following actions: Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into a formal partnership with OHTO, relevant municipalities and trail managers to continue and encourage the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop And Further That staff be authorized to participate in the development of a joint strategy, action plan and governance structure for the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop. 3.

2025-009 E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Mobility Scooters and other forms of micromobility on the K&P Trail Be It Resolved the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee receives report 2025-009; And Further That staff be directed to amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 as follows:

  1. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by deleting the following: a. “E-Bike” shall mean a motor assisted bicycle within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O .1990, c.H.8, as amended. And replacing with: a. “E-Bike” shall mean a power-assisted bicycle, also called an electric bicycle or e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor that has a handlebar for steering, working pedals, two or three wheels, an electric motor and braking systems.
  2. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by adding the following definitions, in alphabetical order: Electric Kick Scooter shall mean an a two-wheeled, handlebar-equipped, stand-up scooter powered by an electric motor and is equipped with a brake, bell or horn, and front and rear lights. Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) shall mean a four-wheeled electric vehicle designed for short-distance transportation. It is equipped with essential safety features including seat belts, mirrors, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, and a horn. LSVs can operate at speeds up to 40 km/h and are permitted only on roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less, as regulated under Ontario’s Low-Speed Vehicle Pilot Program. LSVs must be registered, insured, and operated by a licensed driver. Mobility Scooter shall mean a personal mobility device that is designed to help people with limited mobility travel in pedestrianized spaces. These

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devices are powered with an electric motor and can reach a maximum speed of 15 km/h. Persons using mobility scooters are treated as pedestrians under the Highway Traffic Act. 3. That Section 2 be re-numbered accordingly.

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Minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting March 27, 2025 [Note: Minutes are not Verbatim, please refer to full video at https://youtube.com/live/CeZwjyA3yFA?feature=share] A meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee was held in the Council Chamber at the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Thursday, March 27, 2025 and was called to order at 10:06 AM Present: Councillor Judy Greenwood-Speers, Chair Councillor Ron Vandewal, Vice Chair Councillor Fred Fowler, Mike Hage Phil Leonard Jim McIntosh Present Virtually: Councillor Fran Smith Leona Fleischmann Staff Present: Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Amy Freeburn, Executive Assistant to the CAO/Treasurer Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer Staff Present Electronically: Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning 1.

Call to Order We begin this gathering by acknowledging and celebrating these traditional lands as a gathering place of the first peoples and their ancestors who are entrusted to care for mother earth since time immemorial. We do so respecting both the land and the Indigenous People who continue to walk with us through this world. Today, the County is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

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2.

Election of Officers

Ms. Amini conducted the election of officers. a)

Election of Chair

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler Mr. Leonard

That Councillor Greenwood-Speers be elected Chair of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee for 2025. Carried Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler Mr. McIntosh

That nominations for the Chair be closed. Carried Councillor Greenwood-Speers accepted the nomination of Chair. b)

Election of Vice Chair

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Fowler Mr. Hage

That Councillor Vandewal be elected Vice Chair of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee for 2025. Carried Moved By: Seconded By:

Mr. Hage Mr. Leonard

That nominations for the Vice Chair be closed. Carried Councillor Vandewal accepted the nomination of Vice Chair. 3.

Adoption of the Agenda

Moved By: Seconded By:

Mr. McIntosh Councillor Fowler

That the agenda for the March 27, 2025 meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee be adopted. Carried Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025

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4.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

There were none. 5.

Adoption of Minutes a)

Minutes of Meeting held October 9, 2024

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Smith Mr. Hage

That the minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting held October 9, 2024 be adopted. Carried 6.

Deputations and/or Presentations

Briefings a)

Mr. Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development provided the Planning Advisory Committee with the planning briefing and answered questions on same. A copy of the presentation was attached to the agenda.

Mr. Gallivan confirmed that with communal servicing, no individual or Council will be held liable as this will be done through Municipal Service Agreements with the Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation. 8.

Reports to the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee a)

Consultant Briefing: Alex Stettler, Envision Consultants Ltd. and Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning, briefed the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee on the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines. [See Reports to the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee, clause b)]

In terms of the document itself the only public presentation the Guidelines have seen is through today’s agenda. Once approved, it will be published to the County’s website.

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Ms. Bolton confirmed that a Natural Heritage Study will be done this year to help more clearly define where these environmental features are as currently this is done on a case-by-case basis. This strategy will outline what we need to protect. In terms of applicant fees, this is looked at on a case-by-case basis. There would be a fee for the review but the applicant would work with their own biologist on this. Regarding questions of if unevaluated wetlands are documented somewhere, Ms. Bolton noted that staff are hoping to define this through the Natural Heritage Strategy. There is available mapping online as a starting point and an applicant would then need to work with the townships or the County if an EIS is required. The proponents biologist could defend any property that may have an unevaluated wetland that has features such as an old waterhole, to be exempt. The question was asked if these guidelines have been reviewed by any local consultants as there are a handful of firms in the area that do this on a regular basis. Ms. Bolton noted that the consulting firm retained to develop these guidelines has expertise in this field. To have these guidelines reviewed by local consultants was not included in the budget and putting the guidelines through an additional review could hold up the process. It was asked if this could be put on the County’s Engagefrontenac website for public consultation prior to being approved by County Council to which Ms. Bolton noted that she has no objection to this, however, is skeptical of how much feedback the County would receive. These EIS guidelines are just guidelines for staff to follow and are based on best practices and always used based on a site-by-site basis. In terms of if the EIS guidelines are triggered with an application, would the applicant be required to pay the consulting fees, Ms. Bolton noted that staff carry out most of the screening and only reach out to Envision if an EIS is necessary. At that point the applicant is advised of any projected costs in order to make a decision on whether they wish to move forward with the application. These quotes are for Envision to do the review on behalf of the County, the applicant would still need to hire their own consultant. b)

2025-036 Planning and Economic Development Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines Final Document Moved By: Councillor Fowler Seconded By: Ms. Fleischman Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines, as prepared by Envision Consultants Ltd., dated December 12, 2024, in fulfilment of the terms of the project contract; And Further That Council direct County staff to use the EIS Guidelines, where applicable, for all planning applications where the County is the approval authority;

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And Further That Council direct County staff to share the EIS Guidelines with our partner Townships and encourage them to adopt the guidelines for use in applicable planning applications where they are the approval authority, in order to ensure a consistent approach for these types of studies across the County. Carried The question was asked if sites have fish habitat is Federal approval from Fisheries and Oceans required and is this part of the EIS requirements, to which Mr. Stettler advised that in such an instance, multiple approvals may be required including Fisheries and Oceans. It was noted that there are a number of references to “shall” in the document and it was asked if the property canal on Wolfe Island would be considered in the same context as a cow watering hole being an isolated feature given that fish could be in that body of water, to which Ms. Bolton advised that the canal on Wolfe Island is considered infrastructure and has a direct link to a water body with fish habitat and would fall under the Fisheries Act. c)

Staff Briefing: Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development, briefed the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee on the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Market Readiness Assessment and responded to questions on same. A copy of the presentation was attached to the agenda. [See Reports to the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee, clause d)]

Comments were made that this entire loop should be open to ATV’s which would also provide an economic boost, however Mr. Allen noted that this is based on cycling which has a much larger appeal and is meant to get eastern Ontario on the map. Mr. Allen noted that it was this Committee that, in 2022, opted to not allow expansion of ATV’s on the trail. The direction from Council is to not expand the use of ATV’s on the trail. In terms of events on the trail, it was asked if there is an application process for this and who is liable should something happen, to which Mr. Allen noted that at present, there is no clear process as currently not a lot of events are taking place. This will be a “learn as we go” process. In terms of cycling events, they come with their own insurance. Once events grow, we will need to spread those events out. It was noted that it would be helpful to the Committee if initial documents when developing the K&P Trail were shared. To questions of whether incentives will be offered for business development, Mr. Allen noted that we are developing programs such as shared marketing and making some policy changes to enable small scale accommodations to be created along the trail; however financial incentives are harder to offer. In terms of food service vehicles, we Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025

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will be looking at the potential of leasing out County owned lands but there are also permits that may be required at the township level. These are all things that we are exploring. In terms of helping to promote this trail loop, Mr. Allen noted that there are multiple organizations involved with Ontario highlands leading this, including Ontario By Bike. Comments were made that we need to focus on home grown tourism. d)

2025-037 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Market Readiness Assessment Results and Next Steps Moved By: Councillor Fowler Seconded By: Mr. McIntosh That the County of Frontenac Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee receive the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Market Readiness Assessment from Terminus Consulting And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into a formal partnership with OHTO, relevant municipalities and trail managers to continue and encourage the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop And Further That staff be authorized to participate in the development of a joint strategy, action plan and governance structure for the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Carried Councillor Smith exited the meeting at 11:42 a.m. e)

2025-009 K&P Trail E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Mobility Scooters and other forms of micromobility on the K&P Trail Moved By: Mr. Hage Seconded By: Mr. McIntosh Be It Resolved the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee receives report 2025-009; And Further That staff be directed to amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 as follows:

  1. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by deleting the following: a. “E-Bike” shall mean a motor assisted bicycle within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O .1990, c.H.8, as amended. And replacing with: a. “E-Bike” shall mean a power-assisted bicycle, also called an electric bicycle or e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor that has a handlebar Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025

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for steering, working pedals, two or three wheels, an electric motor and braking systems. 2. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by adding the following definitions, in alphabetical order: Electric Kick Scooter shall mean an a two-wheeled, handlebar-equipped, stand-up scooter powered by an electric motor and is equipped with a brake, bell or horn, and front and rear lights. Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) shall mean a four-wheeled electric vehicle designed for short-distance transportation. It is equipped with essential safety features including seat belts, mirrors, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, and a horn. LSVs can operate at speeds up to 40 km/h and are permitted only on roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less, as regulated under Ontario’s Low-Speed Vehicle Pilot Program. LSVs must be registered, insured, and operated by a licensed driver. Mobility Scooter shall mean a personal mobility device that is designed to help people with limited mobility travel in pedestrianized spaces. These devices are powered with an electric motor and can reach a maximum speed of 15 km/h. Persons using mobility scooters are treated as pedestrians under the Highway Traffic Act. 3. That Section 2 be re-numbered accordingly. Carried Mr. Allen provided an overview of the report, noting that this has also been vetted through, and endorsed, by the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee. There was a discussion on low speed vehicles as they are currently not allowed on roadways with speed limits higher than 50 km/hr. Staff are recommending that they also not be allowed on the K&P Trial until we learn more about them as the concern is that there are areas of the trail with surfacing issues such as wash outs from heavy rains and we just don’t know how these types of vehicles can navigate that. f)

Staff Briefing: Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer, briefed the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee on the Business Retreat and Awards and responded to questions on same. A copy of the presentation was attached to the agenda. [See Reports to the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee, clause f)]

g)

2025-038 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Frontenac County Business Retreat and Awards

It was asked if there is any plans to expand the award categories, to which Ms. Miller noted that we are in the process of looking at the awards and this could expand, or Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025

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adapt the existing ones. It was also suggested that an award be presented geographically such as each Township. In terms of the venue and its location and opportunities to move this throughout the County, Ms. Miller noted that staff are exploring options but we want to ensure a central location that is accessible to all. 9.

Communications

Other Business

It was asked if the meetings could start earlier however there was no consensus to do this. 11.

Next Meeting a)

The next meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building. Adjournment

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Vandewal Mr. Leonard

That the meeting hereby adjourn at 12:03 p.m. Carried

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY GUIDELINES December 12, 2024

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Summary of Environmental Impact Study Guidelines Environmental Impact Study (EIS) guidelines play an important role for citizens, applicants, consultants, and decision-makers by ensuring that environmental considerations are incorporated into project planning and decision-making within Frontenac County. For citizens of Frontenac County, guidelines promote transparency in assessing potential environmental consequences of proposed developments. Guidelines ensure that assessments are completed in a structured and formal matter, allowing for trust and accountability between project developers and the public. For applicants, guidelines offer a clear, structured method to identify and mitigate environmental risks related to their projects. By adhering to guidelines, applicants can avoid delays in project progression, minimize potential environmental harm, and enhance credibility and acceptability of projects within Frontenac County. For consultants and developers carrying out projects within Frontenac County, guidelines provide a basis for making decisions regarding project management and investments. Guidelines ensure that all relevant environmental factors are considered, reducing the likelihood of negative impacts that may lead to legal disputes or regulatory fines. In conclusion, EIS guidelines are essential in promoting responsible development practices that balance economic growth with environmental protection. How to use this document Any applicant or property owner that has been directed by the municipality to prepare an EIS for their project should review this document and must provide a copy to the qualified professional that they retain to conduct the study.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.

Environmental Impact Study Overview …………………………………………………………………………………..1 1.1

Definition of an Environmental Impact Study ………………………………………………………………….1

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Purpose of an Environmental Impact Study ……………………………………………………………………1

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When is an Environmental Impact Study Required?………………………………………………………..2

Steps Involved in an Environmental Impact Study……………………………………………………………………5

Components OF an Environmental Impact Study…………………………………………………………………….7 3.1

Existing Conditions……………………………………………………………………………………………………..7

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Site Description ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7

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Ecological Features and Functions ……………………………………………………………………………….8

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Corridors and Linkages ……………………………………………………………………………………………….9

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Proposed Development……………………………………………………………………………………………..10

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Evaluation of Ecological Impacts…………………………………………………………………………………10

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Mitigation Measures ………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

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Policies and Legislation……………………………………………………………………………………………..12

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Recommendations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………12

3.10 Appendices………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 3.11 Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 4.

Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15

LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Terms of Reference Checklist APPENDIX B: Scoping of Inventories, Associated Protocols and Delineations

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1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY OVERVIEW Frontenac County supports healthy and prosperous communities. To provide this support, specific policies and measures need to be followed when there is a potential impact of site-specific development on natural heritage features (NHF) and hydrologic features (HF). The term “site” is described as the specific geographical area where a proposed project or development will be located whereas the term “study area” refers to the 120 metres surrounding the site. The term development is defined as any works or the footprint of any structures in or adjacent to a NHF or HF, including but not limited to dwellings, sheds, decks, docks, boathouses, lot grading, or shoreline alterations. Wetlands, woodlands and habitat are examples of natural heritage features. Wetlands, watercourses and groundwater recharge areas are examples of hydrologic features. The guidelines in this document set expectations for the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) process and for EIS requirements. The guidelines ensure that studies on NHF and/or HF within the County are consistent among one another and that reports follow consistent application of County and Township EIS related policy. This will ensure a balanced approach to development and conservation throughout Frontenac County. The guidelines intend to identify EIS requirements under the Provincial Planning Statement, County Official Plan, Township Official Plans, and By-laws, to support local natural heritage conservation objectives, and to facilitate the review of EIS studies for land use planning applications by Frontenac County. The intent of the EIS Guidelines is to:

  1. Establish a standardized set of study criteria specific to NHF and HF;
  2. Avoid conflicts between proposed development and NHF and/or HF through constraints analysis prior to development layout;
  3. Provide a planning tool that can be used by the applicant to address environmental considerations throughout the development process;
  4. Ensure high quality, consistent studies and reporting methods; and,
  5. Facilitate and expedite the environmental review process.

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DEFINITION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY

An EIS is a process that addresses the potential impact of site-specific development on NHF and HF. Studies will identify proposed developments that may impact NHF and/or HF, identify and assess anticipated and potential impacts on NHF and/or HF, identify measures that may be used to mitigate any potential impacts to NHF and/or HF, define development setbacks that are ecologically sustainable, and include statements that address possible negative impacts beyond the boundaries of the site where development is proposed (if applicable). They often provide recommendations for protection, enhancement, and monitoring for NHF and HF.

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PURPOSE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY

The County recognizes the importance of natural heritage conservation as a planning objective as it contributes to the high quality of life we have come to expect in our communities. This important connection to natural heritage areas is reflected in the planning policies that are applicable within the County’s jurisdiction. In some instances, plans and policies do not permit development and/or site alteration in certain NHF or HF. In other situations, development and/or site alteration may be permitted in other NHF or HF, and on Frontenac County EIS Guidelines 1

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lands adjacent to NHF or HF. However, for this to be permitted, it must be demonstrated that the proposed development and/or site alteration will have no negative impacts either on the feature or on its ecological/hydrologic function. It is a priority of the County to avoid negative environmental impacts. When this is not possible, the proponent must then review and provide industry acceptable measures to mitigate all potential negative impacts. An EIS has two main purposes:

  1. The EIS is a planning tool used by the proponent to design the development proposal and/or site alteration to avoid negative environmental impacts and enhance the natural environment to ensure the natural setting is an asset. The environmental constraints section of an EIS must begin early in the design process, prior to development layout. The EIS will identify development constraints and identify areas that are appropriate for development.
  2. The EIS is a decision-making tool that provides the information needed by the County to determine whether the proposal complies with the applicable plans, policies and regulations. The EIS must be based on good scientific data and analyses that are defensible and that adequately address impacts on environmental features and functions. The EIS process must be integrated into the planning of a proposed project to ensure timely consideration of environmental factors and to avoid delays in the planning and approval process. The municipality is the planning authority responsible for reviewing and approving an EIS. An EIS should be initiated only after a Terms of Reference is approved following a formal pre-application consultation process with municipal planning staff. The County currently lacks the qualified professionals to review an EIS, so the Terms of Reference and EIS will be peer reviewed by a third party, at the applicant’s expense. The completed EIS must be submitted to the County with the application for a development proposal requiring approval under the Planning Act. In accordance with the Complete Application Policies set out in the County’s Official Plan, the EIS is to be prepared by a qualified professional. Approval of the EIS means that the study itself meets acceptable technical standards; however, it does not ensure approval of the planning application. These EIS Guidelines have been arranged in such a way that the first section of the EIS, which constitutes the constraints analysis, can be submitted to the planning authority. Understanding the constraints within a site at a high level provides guidance to understand if the proposed development plan is possible by estimating the net developable area within a site, identifies where potential impacts may occur and then provides the required scoping details to determine the surveys required to address those potential impacts through an EIS. Although submitting a constraints analysis is recommended for all sites as a way for the proposed proponent of the application to complete their internal due diligence, sites with limited or no NHF or HF may choose to skip this step. The relevant Conservation Authority should review when a proposed project is within their regulated areas.

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WHEN IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY REQUIRED?

An EIS must be submitted where development or site alteration is proposed wholly or partially within, or adjacent to a NHF and/or HF as defined in Provincial, County, and Township policies and regulations. An EIS may be required based on multiple features or layers of features/potential features (e.g., development in a woodland, not yet classified as significant) where there is potential for significance, other natural heritage features or habitat to be present (refer to NHFs and HFs described below). •

Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW)

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Provincially Significant Life Science Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI)

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Non-Provincially Significant Life Science Area of Natural and Scientific Interest

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Habitat of Endangered Species and Threatened Species

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Significant Woodlands

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Significant Wildlife Habitat

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1New development along watercourses and waterbodies which have demonstrated no negative impact on the fish

habitat or on their ecological functions shall require a minimum setback. These setbacks shall remain undisturbed and naturally vegetated, where possible. 2Township Official Plans shall contain policies to protect these lakes; however, it includes specific exceptions related

to specific development works related to development near at-capacity Lake Trout lakes. 3At Capacity Lake Trout lakes require an EIS. Additionally, there must be a minimum 300 metre distance between the

lake and the proposed development including installation of new septic systems (not replacement).

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2. STEPS INVOLVED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY An EIS should include seven overall steps: Step 1: Initial consultation to determine the scope of the EIS. 

Involves consultation with the appropriate approval authority that has jurisdiction over the study area where the proposed development will occur. Members of the submission review team will be established during this step. Submission review team members may include relevant Frontenac County members, relevant Township members and any other party that will provide input on the submitted EIS. Conversation between the submission party (i.e., the applicant and their consultants) and relevant Frontenac County and relevant Township members will establish the scope, content, format and potential issues and concerns that the EIS should address.

Step 2: Terms of Reference development and a site visit. 

A Terms of Reference is developed by the environmental consultant hired by the applicant, using the ‘Terms of Reference Checklist’ in Appendix A as a guideline. The applicants, their consultants and the submission review team will then perform a site visit to confirm that the Terms of Reference has been adequately scoped. The submission review team will provide comments on the Terms of Reference prior to the start of the EIS.

Step 3: Undertake appropriate field investigations. 

The environmental consultant will undertake the appropriate field investigations and surveys as determined by the Terms of Reference. Refer to Appendix A: Terms of Reference Checklist and Appendix B: Scoping of Inventories, Associated Protocols and Delineations.

Step 4: EIS reporting. 

Contents of the EIS report including the relevant sections as described in Section 3 are developed by the environmental consultant.

Step 5: Ongoing consultation. 

Reporting to the submission review team is recommended so that the consulting team and the submission review team can maintain a dialogue throughout the process and the Terms of Reference can be adapted based on dialogue and feedback obtained from the results of the undertaken field studies.

Step 6: Review of submitted EIS by the submission review team. 

Once the EIS report is submitted, the submission review team will begin their review of the document. If the report is not deemed acceptable, the EIS will be sent back to the applicant and their consultants along with comments from the review team which may include the requirements for further studies. The submission review team will inform the applicant when the EIS is deemed acceptable in terms of content, clarity, and completeness. After this process, the County can accept the EIS and process the development application, taking into consideration that the final comments from the submission review team for the EIS have been addressed.

Step 7: Monitoring. 

If the application is approved, monitoring will enable the municipality, through development agreements or other similar, practical tools, the potential to require subsequent changes to site conditions if the environmental effects are found to exceed predicted effects or targets, or if there are identifiable negative effects. Monitoring of the environmental effects of the proposed development also provides well-documented, local examples of best management practices for certain types of development associated with particular types of NHF and/or HF and their

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functions that can be potentially applied to other development applications to create a consistent review process. Recommended monitoring programs must be practical in the context of staff capacity.

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3. COMPONENTS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY This section lists typical components of an EIS. The level of detail required for an EIS would be outlined in the Terms of Reference and depends on the development proposal and on the presence of significant NHF, HF and their function within the site and study area and any additional NHF or HF identified within the site. Methodologies, timing, and techniques used to perform the ecological inventory, literature review of relevant reports, current intensity of use of the site, and natural heritage planning components relevant to the site must be included within an EIS.

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

A detailed overview of the existing conditions for the site of the proposed development must be documented in the EIS based on survey requirements agreed to in the Terms of Reference and following applicable survey protocols (refer to Appendix A: Terms of Reference Checklist and Appendix B: Scoping of Inventories, Associated Protocols and Delineations). This section should identify potential preliminary issues, outline information gaps and the need for additional surveys and data collection. This section should include:          

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Planning context including existing designations, zoning and permitted uses. Site location maps and appropriate figures detailing the existing conditions related to documented field surveys. Known NHF within and beyond the site limits. This may include ANSI, wetlands, significant wildlife habitat, habitats of Endangered or Threatened species and fish habitat. Location of boundaries or edges of relevant identified features and functions. Interconnections or corridors with adjacent natural features. Identification of hazard lands which includes floodplains, watercourses, wetlands, Great Lakes coastlines, and steep slopes. Hydrological assessments to understand how groundwater interacts with features within the site. Geomorphological assessments to understand how natural stream movement over time can potentially impact proposed developments. A review of critical issues. Watershed targets and recommendations.

SITE DESCRIPTION

The site should be described at the landscape, vegetation, community and species scale. The following should be included in the site description:  

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Description of the soils, landforms and surficial geology based on a review of mapping and available literature. Hydrological or hydrogeological resources and issues, including surface water features, recharge/discharge zones, groundwater elevations and flow directions, connections between groundwater and surface water features. A pre-development water balance to assess the quantity and quality of existing water budget components on the site. Biophysical inventory and analysis of terrestrial and aquatic communities, functions and processes that may be affected by development. Analysis of inter-relationships of the biophysical information, to show an overview of the existing ecosystem within the subject site as it relates to the larger local and regional ecosystem. Potential

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examples include linkage between features, such as groundwater-vegetation communities or groundwater-surface water relationships. Description of natural features and components of the natural heritage system of the site (examples include wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, ANSI, woodland, rivers, ravine corridor etc.). Criteria to evaluate features significance should be included.

ECOLOGICAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

An evaluation of components of the natural heritage system and the site’s characteristics are included in this section. This includes identification of the key features and functions and:    

Whether the feature or function is measurable in its occurrence, and if so, its significance in terms of maintaining biodiversity. Whether the feature or function contributes to the quality and integrity of the area. Whether the feature or function contributes to the identification of the area as a NHF or area. Whether there is a reasonable expectation that the feature or function is sensitive to the proposed development.

Topics to be considered and to be included in the EIS as required are: Ecological Functions              

Biodiversity (landscape, community and species levels); Habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species as it related to provision of food, shelter, reproduction, refuge from predators and movement for species; Habitat contiguity (size and shape); Species and habitat representation and abundance; Vegetation structure, density, diversity and distribution; Connections and linkages; Proximity to other relevant natural areas; Proximity to hydraulic features; Hydrological functions (i.e., hydrogeology, fluvial geomorphology and hydrology); Nutrient and energy cycling; Succession and disturbance; Reproduction and dispersal; Landscape linkages; and, Relationship between species and communities.

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Groundwater recharge and discharge; Water storage and release; Flood damage reduction; Shoreline stabilization; Sediment trapping; Nutrient and contaminant uptake and removal; Food chain support; Habitat for fish and wildlife; and, Attendant social and economic benefits.

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Natural Heritage Features and Landscapes    

Moderating climate; Maintaining water cycles; Providing habitat for all species; and, Supplying oxygen and sequestering carbon dioxide.

Benefits of Importance to Humans       

Contributing to healthy and productive landscapes; Cleaning, conveying and storing of water; Improving air quality; Preventing erosion; Converting and storing atmospheric carbon; Providing natural resources and green space for human activities; and, Aesthetic and quality of life benefit.

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Job creation or loss; Property value; Community cohesion; Public transportation; Noise pollution; Increased/decreased traffic; and, Potential exposure to pesticides and chemicals.

CORRIDORS AND LINKAGES

Describe existing and potential linkages between natural areas. The EIS should assess the following potential linkages within the site:   

Hydrological function (riparian areas, flood plains, valley lands, drainage areas, surface and groundwater connections, recharge and discharge areas); Degree of connection with natural areas (proximity, distance, intervening land use, corridors) and opportunities for connections through restoration; and, Linkage along the river corridor and the effect of stormwater management proposals.

Existing linkages should also consider the existing matrix and its ability to facilitate wildlife movement and how this matrix may change after the proposed development occurs. Assessment should include an evaluation of:      

Natural areas and habitats linked (number of sites linked and site sizes and conditions); The linkage habitat type (anthropogenic [e.g. utility corridor, hedgerow, plantation]; to natural community, river floodplain, etc.); Corridor/linkage main cover type quality; Corridor/linkage length and width; Continuity (e.g., long gaps greater than 100 metres, or gaps containing roads or other barriers to gaps less than 30 metres wide containing no barriers); Existing wildlife use in corridors; and,

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Opportunities to restore or enhance cover within corridors between natural areas.

After the ecological function analysis of each feature noted above has been assessed, a landscape feature containing all the individual features and their functions along with their connections between each other will be developed to form a Natural Heritage System to be protected from development. After the Natural Heritage System is defined on constraints mapping, the preliminary development area is identified. On-site or adjacent features that are proposed to not be protected from development will be reviewed and assessed through the submitted EIS to determine if removal is possible with regards to form and function and policy compliance.

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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

This section of the EIS report should include details about the proposed development. This should include, but not be limited to, the following: • • • • • •

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The land use of the subject property and whether the current proposal will change that use. A description of the existing conditions on the site, including existing structures. A description of any proposed new structures, including buildings and other accessory structures, such as decks, docks, boathouses, gazebos, etc. How the property is, or will be, accessed and any areas dedicated to parking. How the property is serviced in terms of water and sewage services and whether any upgrades or changes to those services are part of the proposed development. A copy of the site plan and any associated drawings that the applicant has prepared for the planning application and/or building permit process.

EVALUATION OF ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS

It should be noted that scientific literature must be consulted and cited in the body of the report to support statements made. Evaluation of ecological impacts include: 

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Mapping of all resources including existing and proposed grades. The environmental constraints to development should be overlaid onto one map illustrating the subject site and adjacent lands allowing for opportunities and constraints to be clearly identified. A current aerial photograph should also be supplied. Mapping should include an overlay of the proposed development concept onto the opportunities and constraints map. When there is a question of whether there is adequate or suitable area for development, concept plans for what is being proposed will be required to show building envelopes, relevant building setbacks, roads, driveways, parking, grading and location of utilities. Mapping and description of sensitivities of all NHF and their functions present within the development proposal boundary. A description of environmental effects of the proposed development that may impact natural areas. Impacts could include:

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pollutants, clarity, etc.), timing and intensity of surface flow, associated impacts to natural features and functions, and pre- to post-development water balance changes. Effects on groundwater such as reduced surface water recharge to groundwater, changes in groundwater contribution to natural features, impedance of groundwater movement, impacts to groundwater discharge areas, construction-related impacts to aquifer integrity (i.e., puncturing, dewatering requirements), groundwater contamination, and redirection of groundwater flow. A post-development overall water balance assessment may be required depending on the size, form, and use of the proposed development. A post-development feature-based water balance may be required for woodlots, wetlands, and watercourses. The post-development scenario must be compared to the existing condition and mitigation measures will be required to maintain existing flow regimes on a monthly basis for both groundwater and surface water. A description of the municipal requirements and standards, such as setbacks that will affect the development proposal and could impact the ability to maintain appropriate buffers, etc. A preliminary grading plan indicating both existing and proposed grades for services and building envelopes, including usable privacy areas, etc. It will need to be demonstrated that grading can be accommodated without impacts to a NHF or HF. Effects on adjacent areas, including transported effects such as sedimentation. Effects on the key characteristics of the NHF including loss of habitat, change in habitat, edge effects and impacts to sensitive species or communities. Effects on connectivity, and fragmentation and isolation of habitat. Potential for further demand on resources. Irreversible and reversible effects as well immediate and long-term effects as a result of the development proposed. Effects of occupancy (i.e., increased disturbance and indirect impact from increased access, pets, lighting, noise, encroachment, etc.). An explanation of the methods used to determine the above effects and literature references in support of the effects. A summary of the effects in table format.

MITIGATION MEASURES

This section provides the identification and explanation of alternative options and measures that could mitigate any potential negative environmental impacts. This includes modifications to the proposed development that avoids effects on key features, functions and/or methods to restore features and/or their functions that may be impacted by the development. If avoidance is not possible, a rationale must be provided with alternative options that will minimize potential impacts. This section should include:   

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Any feasible mitigating measures that are relevant to the potential impacts of the proposed development. An analysis of buffers and setbacks that are relevant to protect the type of natural areas being affected by the proposed development. A description of mitigating measures proposed to eliminate or reduce the effects (e.g., timing restrictions, design techniques, buffers, erosion and sediment control measures, tree hoarding, edge or buffer plantings, etc.) that includes drawings or plans indicating the design details. A description of any proposed compensation measures to address impacts that cannot be mitigated and/or rehabilitation/restoration plans for areas disturbed. Maps depicting the location and extent of all proposed mitigation measures.

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POLICIES AND LEGISLATION

Proposed development may be subject to a wide variety of Federal, Provincial, County and/or Township policy/legislative requirements relevant to the EIS. The proponent should be aware of applicable policies and legislations, and how they affect the property slated for development. The EIS should detail how the proposed development meets the intent and requirements of relevant policies and the legislative framework. Some potential Federal legislative requirements along with the agency responsible are:     

Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency or Responsible Authority); Federal Fisheries Act (Fisheries and Oceans Canada); Migratory Birds Convention Act (Environment and Climate Change Canada); Navigable Waters (Transport Canada); and, Species at Risk Act (Environment and Climate Change Canada and/or Fisheries and Oceans Canada).

Some potential Provincial, County and/or Township legislative requirements along with the agency responsible are:         

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Conservation Authorities Act; Endangered Species Act, Ontario Water Resources Act (Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks); Frontenac County Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines; Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Public Lands Act (Ministry of Natural Resources); Local by-laws, where applicable, such as Zoning By-law, Tree Cutting Bylaws, Grading Bylaws, etc. (Frontenac County and relevant Townships). Natural Heritage Reference Manual (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry); Official Plans (Frontenac County and relevant Townships); Planning Act (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing); and, Provincial Planning Statement (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing).

RECOMMENDATIONS

This section should outline how the proposal can maintain or enhance ecological functions of the NHF and HF. The following issues should be addressed:    

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Should the development proposal proceed as planned? Should the development proposal be revised to reduce/eliminate effects and if so, how? Any proposed revisions should be illustrated conceptually on the resource mapping base. Provide any proposed mitigation/compensation measures. Provide any proposed conditions, including any recommended monitoring requirements.

APPENDICES

Appendices should include all relevant supplementary information such as:   

Literature cited; Field collection record, flora and fauna species lists by area and by date of inventory; Borehole/water level reading data;

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Flow measurements; Water quality data sheets; Calculations; and, List of people contacted during the study or referenced in the report.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This section should be placed at the beginning of the EIS report and should include a description of the proposed development, its effects on the environment, and a summary of all the recommendations.

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4. CONCLUSION In conclusion, these EIS Guidelines serve as a comprehensive framework to ensure that environmental considerations are fully integrated into the decision-making processes for proposed projects in Frontenac County. By adhering to these guidelines, proponents can identify, predict, and evaluate potential environmental impacts, ensuring that necessary measures are taken to mitigate adverse effects. As environmental challenges continue to evolve, it is recommended that these guidelines remain adaptable, incorporating the latest protocols, survey methods and other relevant concepts.

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5. REFERENCES Bakowsky, W.D., 1997. Natural heritage resources inventory of Ontario: S-Ranks for communities in Site Regions 6 and 7. Ontario Natural Heritage Information Centre, Ministry of Natural Resources, Peterborough, Ontario. 11 pp. Birds Canada. (2011). Ontario Whip-poor-will Project: Central Ontario Survey Data Form. Cadman, M. D., Sutherland, D. A., Beck, G. G., Lepage, D., & Couturier, A. R. (2007). Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas: Instructions for General Atlassing. Online summaries. Retrieved from Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (birdsontario.org) Endangered Species Act, 2007, S.O. 2007, c. 6. Retrieved from https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/07e06 Environment Canada. (n.d.). Monitoring Protocol for Plethodontid Salamanders. Retrieved from Joint EMAN/Parks Canada national monitoring protocol for plethodontid salamanders / [by] Paul Zorn, Valerie Blazeski, and Brian Craig. : En14-144/2004E-PDF - Government of Canada Publications - Canada.ca Lee, H., W.D. Bakowsky, J.L. Riley, J.M. Bowles, M. Puddister, P. Uhlig and S. McMurray, 1998. Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario: First Approximation and its Application. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Science, Southcentral Science Section, Science Development and Transfer Branch. SCSS Field Guide FG-02. Marsh Monitoring Program. (n.d.). Amphibian Survey Protocols. Retrieved from Marsh Cover (bsceoc.org) Marsh Monitoring Program. (n.d.). Bird Survey Protocols. Retrieved from Marsh Cover (bsc-eoc.org) Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, SC 1994, c 22. Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC). (n.d.). Biodiversity Explorer and Rarity Rankings. Retrieved from Natural Heritage Information Centre | ontario.ca Niagara Region. (January 2018). Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines. Retrieved from https://www.niagararegion.ca/culture-and-environment/pdf/environmental-impact-study-guidelines.pdf Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas. (n.d.). Retrieved from Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (birdsontario.org) Ontario Ministry of the Environment (OMOE). (n.d.). The Hydrogeology of South Ontario. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Institute of Pedology. (1985). Field Manual for Describing Soils (3rd ed.). Guelph, ON: Ontario Institute of Pedology. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF). (2014). DRAFT Survey Protocol for Eastern Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus) in Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). (n.d.). Ontario Fisheries Inventory and Assessment Protocols. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF). (n.d.). Ontario Fisheries Planning. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). (2002). Ontario Wetland Evaluation System for Southern Ontario. 3rd Edition. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca

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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). (n.d.). Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). (2000). Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (OMNDM). (n.d.). Geology Ontario. Retrieved from Geology Ontario (gov.on.ca) Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO). (n.d.). Professional Practice Guidelines for Geomorphologists. Retrieved from https://www.pgo.ca/uploaded/files/pp-guidelines-geomorphology.pdf Riley, J. L. (1989). Distribution and Status of the Vascular Plants of Central Region. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). (2015). Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guideline. Retrieved from https://trca.ca/app/uploads/2016/02/EIS_Guideline_-_Jan232015bp.pdf University of Guelph. (n.d.). Flora Ontario Integrated Botanical Information System (FOIBIS). Retrieved from http://www.uoguelph.ca/foibis

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APPENDIX A: Terms of Reference Checklist

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TERMS OF REFERENCE CHECKLIST The following indicates Natural Heritage Policies, scoping of inventories and delineations, and Terms of Reference requirements that may need to be abided by for developments that require an EIS in Frontenac County. These requirements may be changed or scoped depending on the proposal and location. If additional NHF and/or HF are identified during the preparation of an EIS, the Terms of Reference Checklist may have to be reassessed. Additional studies or consultation may be required if the proposed development directly or indirectly affects NHF and/or HF. The Terms of Reference is to be prepared by a qualified professional and submitted in electronic form along with hard copies.

PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Proponent: Primary Contact: Contact Information (Email): (Phone): Project Location (street address or lot and concession): Geographic Township and/or District: Consultant: Consultant Lead: Contact Information (Email): (Phone):

PROJECT TYPE ☐ Agricultural building or structure within building cluster ☐ Agricultural building or structure outside building cluster ☐ Re-build – same footprint ☐ Re-build – larger or altered footprint ☐ Consent to sever and create a new lot ☐ Consent for a lot addition ☐ Consent for an easement ☐ Addition to an existing building/structure ☐ New single detached dwelling on an existing lot ☐ Accessory building/structure re-development or modification ☐ New accessory structure (garage, shed etc.)

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☐ Septic system or other servicing ☐ New accessory development (swimming pool, driveway etc.) ☐ Other development or site alteration (wind farm, logging operations etc.) Please specify:

NATURAL HERITAGE POLICIES TO BE REVIEWED ☐ County and Township official plans ☐ Secondary or tertiary plans ☐ Provincial Planning Statement (2024) ☐ Ontario Endangered Species Act (2007) ☐ Conservation Authorities Act (1990)

BACKGROUND DATA TO BE REVIEWED ☐ Natural Heritage Information Centre ☐ Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas ☐ E-bird ☐ Reptile and Amphibian Atlas ☐ Fisheries and Oceans Canada Species at Risk Mapping ☐ Municipal Drain Classification Mapping ☐ Watershed Study ☐ Records obtained from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks/Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry/Conservation Authority ☐ Other:

IDENTIFY FEATURE SIGNIFICANCE USING CRITERIA FROM ☐Township official plan ☐ County official plan ☐ County Natural Heritage Study ☐ Natural Heritage Reference Manual ☐ Significant Wildlife Habitat Criteria Schedules ☐ Ontario Endangered Species Act (2007) ☐ Federal Species at Risk Act (2002)

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IMPACTS Include assessment of impacts related, but not limited, to servicing, grading/construction, water balance, water taking/pumping, stormwater discharge, vegetation/habitat removal, lighting, human encroachment/dumping etc. both during construction and post-construction as required.

MITIGATION Provide a list of mitigation measures, if applicable.

ENHANCEMENT Provide enhancement in accordance with Protection Plan policies.

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APPENDIX B: Scoping of Inventories, Associated Protocols and Delineations

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SCOPING OF INVENTORIES, ASSOCIATED PROTOCOLS AND DELINEATIONS

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Spring/summer/fall Ecological Land Classification timing periods and vegetation community classifications can be further described using:  Ecological Land Classification System for Southern Ontario (ELC, Lee et al.1998), including the catalogue code updates version (Lee, 2008),  Natural Heritage Resources of Ontario: Vegetation Communities of Southern Ontario (Bakowsky, 1997)  Ontario Institute of Pedology 1985 Field Manual to Describing Soils, Third Edition. Spring/summer/fall botanical inventory periods and species can be further described using:  Ecological Land Classification System for Southern Ontario (ELC, Lee et al. 1998)  Natural Heritage Information Centre Biodiversity Explorer and Rarity Rankings (Natural Heritage Information Centre | ontario.ca)  Flora Ontario (http://www.uoguelph/ca/foibis),  Distribution and Status of the Vascular Plants of Central Region (Riley 1989)

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Refer to:  Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas: Instructions for General Atlassing (Cadman et al. 2007), online summaries Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (birdsontario.org)  Breeding Bird Surveys following Environment Canada Canadian Wildlife Service protocols (http://www.ec.gc.ca/reommbs/default.asp?lang=En&n=416B57CA-1)  Marsh Monitoring Program Bird Survey protocols Marsh Cover (bsc-eoc.org)  Migratory Birds Convention Act (1994)

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Refer to:  Breeding bird survey databases  DRAFT Survey Protocol for Eastern Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus) in Ontario (OMNRF, 2014) (survey protocols)  Ontario Whip-poor-will Project: Central Ontario Survey Data Form (Birds Canada, 2011) (roadside survey protocols) Refer to:  Marsh Monitoring Program Amphibian Survey protocols  Marsh Cover (bsc-eoc.org))  Ontario Herpetofauna Summary  Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca  Environment Canada Monitoring Protocol for Plethodontid Salamanders  Joint EMAN/Parks Canada national monitoring protocol for plethodontid salamanders / [by] Paul Zorn, Valerie Blazeski, and Brian Craig.: En14-144/2004E-PDF - Government of Canada Publications - Canada.ca EnVision Consultants Ltd. Project #: 24-0684 December 2024

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Refer to: https://www.ontario.ca/page/survey-protocol-ontarios-species-risk-snakes#section-2 for relevant survey information Refer to:  Species At Risk Ontario (SARO) for bats protected under the ESA (Endangered Species Act) (2007)  MNRF Bat Survey Protocol  MNRF Maternity Roost Surveys MNRF Use of Buildings by Species at Risk Bats Survey Methodology Refer to:  SARO for bats protected under the ESA  MNRF Bat Survey Protocol  MNRF Maternity Roost Surveys MNRF Use of Buildings by Species at Risk Bats Survey Refer to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks bat survey standards for protocols and timing.

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Committee Report To:

Warden and Council Members of the County of Frontenac

From:

Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk

Date of meeting:

April 16, 2025

Re:

Governance Review Committee – Report to Council

All items listed on the Governance Review Committee Report shall be the subject of one motion. Any member of County Council may ask for any item(s) included in the Governance Review Committee Report to be separated from that motion and considered separately, whereupon the Governance Review Committee Report without the separated item(s) shall be put to the vote and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter. The Governance Review Committee reports and recommends as follows: 1.

2025-039 Corporate Services Adoption of an updated County of Frontenac Public Notice Policy Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac adopt a Public Notice Policy for the County of Frontenac attached to this report as Appendix A; And further That By-law 2014-0008 being a by-law to adopt a Public Notice Policy be hereby repealed.

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Minutes of the Governance Review Committee Meeting April 1, 2025 [Note: Minutes are not Verbatim, please refer to full video s://youtube.com/live/3vlcRW6ULfM?feature=share] A meeting of the Governance Review Committee was held in the Council Chamber of the County Administration Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM Present: Councillor Fran Smith, Chair Councillor Fred Fowler, Vice Chair Councillor Judy Greenwood-Speers Warden Gerry Lichty Staff Present: Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer Amy Freeburn, Executive Assistant to the CAO and Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer 1.

Call to order

We begin this gathering by acknowledging and celebrating these traditional lands as a gathering place of the first peoples and their ancestors who are entrusted to care for mother earth since time immemorial. We do so respecting both the land and the Indigenous People who continue to walk with us through this world. Today, the County is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation. 2.

Adoption of the agenda

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers Councillor Fowler

That the agenda for the April 1, 2025 meeting of the Governance Review Committee be adopted. Carried

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Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof

There were none. Adoption of Minutes

Minutes of Meeting held March 4, 2025 Moved By: Seconded By:

Warden Lichty Councillor Fowler

That the minutes of the Governance Review Committee meeting held March 4, 2025 be adopted. Carried Items of Business

a)

2025-039 Corporate Services Adoption of an updated County of Frontenac Public Notice Policy

Moved By: Seconded By:

Warden Lichty Councillor Fowler

Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac adopt a Public Notice Policy for the County of Frontenac attached to this report as Appendix A; And further That By-law 2014-0008 being a by-law to adopt a Public Notice Policy be hereby repealed. Carried b)

Staff Briefing: Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, provided a briefing and presentation to the Committee on Accountability and Transparency and responded to questions on same. A copy of the presentation is attached to the record in the Clerk’s Office.

c)

2025-040 Corporate Services Initial Discussions on the Accountability and Transparency Policy

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Greenwood-Speers Warden Lichty

That the Accountability and Transparency draft policy be placed on the Governance Review Committee Consultation 2025 project on Engage Frontenac for 21 days for public comment Carried Governance Review Committee Meeting Minutes April 1, 2025

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The main focus of the Committees discussions was around if the Council’s Strategic Direction should be left in. Ms. Amini noted that the wording that has been removed was from the previous Council’s strategic plan. Following the discussion, it was felt that the Accountability and Transparency policy and the Council Strategic Plan are two separate individual documents, so it was decided to agree with the removal of reference to this from the policy. d)

Staff Briefing: Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, provided a briefing and presentation to the Committee on the Procedural By-law. A copy of the presentation is attached to the record in the Clerk’s Office.

e)

2025-041 Corporate Services Initial Discussions on the County of Frontenac Procedural By-law Review

This report is for information. It is intended to solicit feedback from the Committee members on the preliminary review of the Procedural By-law. Discussions focused on: ➢ Should there be a separate meeting of the Fairmount Home Board of Management, given the importance of this Board, its responsibilities, and the potential that should an investigation be carried out by the Ministry and the Ministry could question of Board. ➢ Training for Council is important and refresher training should be provided half way through the term of Council ➢ Look at moving away from the Deputy Warden taking the Chair during Council meetings when Council adjourns and meets as the Committee of the Whole. Staff will send out to the Committee the following documents for review:

  1. Procedural By-law 2022-0026 which was missed being attached to the agenda
  2. A copy of the Clerk’s Briefing on Accountability and Transparency
  3. A copy of the Clerk’s Briefing on the Procedural By-law
  4. A copy of the list of changes that was made to the Procedural By-law during the comprehensive review that took place in 2022, along with the report presented to County Council

Next meeting date The next meeting of the Governance Review Committee is schedule for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building.

Governance Review Committee Meeting Minutes April 1, 2025

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Adjournment

Moved By: Seconded By:

Warden Lichty Councillor Fowler

That the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:20 a.m. Carried

Governance Review Committee Meeting Minutes April 1, 2025

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Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Index Number A09-AMD-002 Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 1 of 13

SCHEDULE “A” TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-0xx Policy Statement: The Corporation of the County of Frontenac is committed to being an accountable, transparent and open organization through the provision of public notice thereby enabling citizens to be aware of the business of the County. Accountability, transparency and openness are principles of good government that enhance public trust. Where the County is required to give public notice with respect to any matter, the County shall at minimum provide public notice as required by any applicable statute or regulation and/or in accordance with this policy. The County will also ensure that public notice requirements under this policy are accessible and made available in accessible formats, if required. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for public notice and engagement that promote the open and transparent governance of the County, thereby enabling citizens to be aware of the business of the County. The Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, requires Council to adopt and maintain a public notice policy, which specifies the circumstances in which the municipality shall provide notice to the public related to the business of the County. In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, this policy sets out the minimum notice requirements, a list of matters for which public notice is required, the form and manner in which notice is to be given and the minimum time for giving such notice. Definitions: “Act” shall mean the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 as amended. “Clerk” shall mean the Clerk of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. “Days” shall mean calendar days, not business days. “Mail” shall mean prepaid, first-class mail unless legislation requires otherwise.

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Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Index Number A09-AMD-002 Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 2 of 13

“Newspaper” shall mean a printed publication, either paid or unpaid, in sheet form, intended for general circulation, published regularly at intervals of not longer than a week, consisting in great part of news of current events of general interest and serving the County of Frontenac. “Website” shall mean the County’s official web–site www.frontenaccounty.ca. Principles: The notice provisions contained within this policy are based on the following guiding principles: ▪

valuing inclusiveness – ensure public notice and engagement is based on building trust and relationships that seek to involve all members of the community

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providing timely communication – ensuring information is available in a timely manner

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providing clear and accessible communication – ensuring the use of plain language in a wide variety of formats and channels of communication

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being fiscally sustainable – ensuring methods and resources for public notice and engagement reflect the magnitude and complexity of the initiative

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being transparent and accountable – sharing information and having open public engagement processes, final decisions and outcomes

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being environmentally sustainable – ensuring environmentally friendly public notice methods

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striving for continuous improvement – seeking better ways of engaging the community and providing efficient and effective public notice and engagement processes. Principles: The notice provisions contained within this policy are based on the following principles:

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Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Index Number A09-AMD-002 Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 3 of 13

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Citizens should be aware what, when and where the business of the County is being discussed.

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Citizens should be aware when the business being discussed will have an impact on them.

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Adequate time should be provided to citizens so they can make submissions.

The following principles apply to the notice: •

be provided as soon as possible;

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be distributed to the broadest possible audience;

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should be given in a variety of manners;

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provide credible, accessible information in a usable and accessible format that is easy to understand, while being open, inclusive and respectful to all citizens.

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in some circumstances, be given directly to the affected individuals.

Examples of forms of notice are: •

Direct delivery, including hand delivery, direct mail, facsimile and email

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Notice on website

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Newspapers, both daily and weekly

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Location signs

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Radio and television ( i.e. media releases)

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Social media

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Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Index Number A09-AMD-002 Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 4 of 13

The Clerk shall determine the most appropriate newspaper(s) to utilize in a particular notice. The decision shall be based on the citizens affected by particular subject matter. Application: This policy applies to all types of public notice and engagement, which may be influenced by legislation, cost, emergency situation, timeframes, geographic distance, types of notification and degree of potential impact on affected parties. This policy shall apply except where: ▪

notice is otherwise prescribed by any other statute or regulation

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where authorized, Council directs an alternative form of public notice as Council considers appropriate to give reasonable notice under the provision of any statute or regulation; or

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the Warden, in consultation with the Clerk determines that notice should be waived due to emergency, urgency or time sensitivity situation or situations which could affect the health and well being of the residents of the County, or is a State of Emergency declared, or if so advised by a provincial ministry.

This policy applies specifically to municipal responsibilities under the Act. Notice requirements identified in specific legislation (i.e. The Planning Act) shall be adhered to. The requirement to give reasonable notice to the public shall be deemed to be fulfilled upon completion of the actions dictated in this policy. The manner and form of notice dictated in this policy shall be deemed minimum requirements. Additional methods of giving notice may be undertaken at the discretion of the Clerk. Notwithstanding the notice requirements dictated in this Policy, where the giving of notice to the public is required by legislation, Council may provide additional notice, reduce or amend such requirements upon passage of a resolution at a duly called meeting of council, provided the motion dictates an alternate method of giving notice deemed to be in a form and manner adequate to the circumstances.

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Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

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Where the giving of notice to the public is not required by legislation, Council may waive the notice requirements dictated in this Policy by passage of a resolution at a duly called meeting of Council. Content of Public Notice: No notice shall be required under this by-law, where the provision of notice will interfere with the ability of the County of Frontenac to conduct business with respect to a matter permitted for a closed session under Section 239 of the Act. Unless otherwise prescribed, the form of public notice shall include the following information in addition to the information outlined in Schedule “A” to this by-law: i.

The date time and location of the meeting;

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The name and address of the person who will receive written comments on the issue that is the subject of the meeting and the deadline for receiving such comments;

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Where additional information can be obtained;

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The purpose of the meeting which notice is require to be given or the purpose and effect of the proposed action; and

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Where the matter relates to specific lands, sufficient information regarding the location such as the municipal address, legal description or map

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Where written submissions to Council may be made, or where delegations for the purpose of providing a verbal submission to Council can be registered, the name and title of the person to whom they are to be sent, including the address of the official and the deadline for receipt of the submission.

Policy Applications The notice provisions detailed in Schedule “A” shall constitute reasonable notice however; nothing in this by-law shall prevent the Clerk from using more comprehensive methods of notice or providing for a longer notice period.

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Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Index Number A09-AMD-002 Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 6 of 13

Updating the Policy: This policy will be amended in light of any changes in legislation with amendments to this policy requiring endorsement by County Council.

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Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Index Number A09-AMD-002

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 7 of 13

Schedule A Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

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Section 110 (1) Agreements for Municipal Capital Facilities

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Section 135 (6) Tree By-laws

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement

Upon the passing of a by-law permitting a municipality to enter into an agreement under this section, the Clerk of the municipality shall give written notice of the by-law to the Minister of Finance.

As required by the Act.

An upper-tier municipality shall immediately notify its lower-tier municipalities of the passing of a by-law.

As required by the Act.

Prohibition or regulation by upper-tier municipality of destruction/injuring of woodland trees

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Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Index Number A09-AMD-002

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 8 of 13

Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

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Section 173 (1) Proposal to Restructure

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement

Before the Council of a municipality votes on whether to support or oppose a restructuring proposal, the Council shall or may, as applicable, do the following things when the proposal is being developed or after it is developed:

Council shall hold at least one public meeting.

  1. Council shall consult with the public by giving notice of, and by holding, at least one public meeting.
  2. Council shall consult with such persons or bodies as the Minister may prescribe.
  3. Council may consult with such other persons and bodies as the municipality considers appropriate.

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Published on the web-site and in a newspaper 2 weeks prior to the meeting.

Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Index Number A09-AMD-002

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 9 of 13

Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

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Section 187 Change of Name of Municipality

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement

A municipality that passes a by-law changing its name shall send a copy of the by-law to the Director of Titles appointed under the Land Titles Act and to the Minister promptly after its passage.

Council shall hold at least one public meeting. Notice of meeting shall be published on the web-site and in newspaper.2 weeks prior to the meeting. Official notice to the lower-tier municipalities shall be done through mail 2 weeks prior. Notice shall include the proposed name change and the reasons for the proposal.

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Section 218-219 Change of Composition of Council

Before passing a by-law described in section 218, the municipality shall give notice of its intention to pass the by-law and shall hold at least one public meeting to consider the matter.

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Council shall hold at least one public meeting. Notice of meeting shall be published on the web-site and in newspaper.2 weeks

Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Index Number A09-AMD-002

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 10 of 13

Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement prior to the meeting. Notice to the lowertier municipalities done through mail 2 weeks prior.

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Section 238 Procedural By-law

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Section 270

No public notice requirement prior to passage of a procedural by-law.

Procedural By-law to be posted to the website.

No Municipal Act Requirements

Notice to be posted to the County website 14 days prior to Council meeting at which the subject lands are being considered

No Municipal Act Requirement

Refer to County Procurement Policy regarding Bid Requests

Adoption of Policies Sale and Disposition of Land

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Section 270 Adoption of Policies Its procurement of goods and services.

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(Including Requests for Proposals, Requests for Tenders, Requests for Quotations and

Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Index Number A09-AMD-002

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 11 of 13

Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement Calls for Tenders).

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Section 289 Budget – Adopt or Amend

No public notice requirement prior to passage of yearly budgets for upper-tier.

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Post on website 14 days prior to anticipated date of adoption/amendment of budget.

Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Index Number A09-AMD-002

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 12 of 13

Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

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Section 295 Audited Financial Statements

Requirement of Municipal Act

Within 60 days after receiving the audited financial statements of the municipality for the previous year, the treasurer shall,

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement As required by the Act.

(a) shall publish in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality, (i) a copy of the audited financial statements, the notes to the financial statements, the auditor’s report and the tax rate information for the current and previous year as contained in the financial review or, (ii) a notice that this information will be available at no cost to any taxpayer or resident of the municipality upon request. 11

Section 391

No public notice requirement.

Fees and Charges

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Notice is given to the public through the posting of the Council agenda on the County website.

Subject:

Public Notice Policy

Index Number A09-AMD-002

Date Approved: April 16, 2025

Effective Date: April 16, 2025 Page 13 of 13

Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

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Section 400 Fees and Service Charges

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Section 402 Notice of Debt

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement

Under Section 400, the Minister may make regulations regarding fees and charges with priority lien status, including a requirement that the municipality give notice of its intention to pass a by-law imposing fees and charges, which will have priority lien status.

As required by the Act.

Upon receipt of an application of a municipality to incur a debt the Ontario Municipal Board may direct the municipality to give notice of the application to such persons and in such manner as the Board determines.

As required by the Ontario Municipal Board.

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By-Law No. 2025-016 OF The Corporation of the County of Frontenac being a by-law to adopt a Public Notice Policy for the County of Frontenac Whereas Section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended requires municipalities to adopt a policy regarding the circumstances in which the municipality shall provide notice to the public and, if notice is to be provided, the form, manner and times notice shall be given. And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac deems it expedient to enact a by-law to update the County’s current Public Notice Policy; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac does hereby adopt the “Public Notice” Policy attached hereto as Schedule “A” to this By-law; And That By-law No. 2014-0008 is hereby repealed in its entirety; And That all resolutions, by-laws or parts of by-laws, which are contrary to or inconsistent with this by-law are hereby repealed: Read a First and Second Time this 16th day of April, 2025. Read a Third Time, Signed, Sealed and Finally Passed this 16th day of April, 2025. The Corporation of the County of Frontenac

Gerry Lichty, Warden

Jannette Amini, Clerk

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SCHEDULE “A” TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-0xx ▪

Policy Statement:

The Corporation of the County of Frontenac is committed to being an accountable, transparent and open organization through the provision of public notice thereby enabling citizens to be aware of the business of the County. Accountability, transparency and openness are principles of good government that enhance public trust. Where the County is required to give public notice with respect to any matter, the County shall at minimum provide public notice as required by any applicable statute or regulation and/or in accordance with this policy. The County will also ensure that public notice requirements under this policy are accessible and made available in accessible formats, if required. ▪

Purpose:

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for public notice and engagement that promote the open and transparent governance of the County, thereby enabling citizens to be aware of the business of the County. The Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, requires Council to adopt and maintain a public notice policy, which specifies the circumstances in which the municipality shall provide notice to the public related to the business of the County. In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, this policy sets out the minimum notice requirements, a list of matters for which public notice is required, the form and manner in which notice is to be given and the minimum time for giving such notice. ▪

Definitions:

“Act” shall mean the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 as amended. “Clerk” shall mean the Clerk of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. “Days” shall mean calendar days, not business days. “Mail” shall mean prepaid, first-class mail unless legislation requires otherwise. “Newspaper” shall mean a printed publication, either paid or unpaid, in sheet form, intended for general circulation, published regularly at intervals of not longer than a week, consisting in great part of news of current events of general interest and serving the County of Frontenac. “Website” shall mean the County’s official web–site www.frontenaccounty.ca. Principles: The notice provisions contained within this policy are based on the following guiding principles:

By-law No. 2025-016 County of Frontenac Public Notice Policy April 16, 2025

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valuing inclusiveness – ensure public notice and engagement is based on building trust and relationships that seek to involve all members of the community

▪

providing timely communication – ensuring information is available in a timely manner

▪

providing clear and accessible communication – ensuring the use of plain language in a wide variety of formats and channels of communication

▪

being fiscally sustainable – ensuring methods and resources for public notice and engagement reflect the magnitude and complexity of the initiative

▪

being transparent and accountable – sharing information and having open public engagement processes, final decisions and outcomes

▪

being environmentally sustainable – ensuring environmentally friendly public notice methods

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striving for continuous improvement – seeking better ways of engaging the community and providing efficient and effective public notice and engagement processes. ▪

Principles:

The notice provisions contained within this policy are based on the following principles: •

Citizens should be aware what, when and where the business of the County is being discussed.

•

Citizens should be aware when the business being discussed will have an impact on them.

•

Adequate time should be provided to citizens so they can make submissions.

The following principles apply to the notice: •

be provided as soon as possible;

•

be distributed to the broadest possible audience;

•

should be given in a variety of manners;

•

provide credible, accessible information in a usable and accessible format that is easy to understand, while being open, inclusive and respectful to all citizens.

•

in some circumstances, be given directly to the affected individuals.

Examples of forms of notice are: By-law No. 2025-016 County of Frontenac Public Notice Policy April 16, 2025

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Direct delivery, including hand delivery, direct mail, facsimile and email

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Notice on website

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Newspapers, both daily and weekly

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Location signs

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Radio and television ( i.e. media releases)

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Social media

The Clerk shall determine the most appropriate newspaper(s) to utilize in a particular notice. The decision shall be based on the citizens affected by particular subject matter. Application:

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This policy applies to all types of public notice and engagement, which may be influenced by legislation, cost, emergency situation, timeframes, geographic distance, types of notification and degree of potential impact on affected parties. This policy shall apply except where: ▪

notice is otherwise prescribed by any other statute or regulation

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where authorized, Council directs an alternative form of public notice as Council considers appropriate to give reasonable notice under the provision of any statute or regulation; or

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the Warden, in consultation with the Clerk determines that notice should be waived due to emergency, urgency or time sensitivity situation or situations which could affect the health and well being of the residents of the County, or is a State of Emergency declared, or if so advised by a provincial ministry.

This policy applies specifically to municipal responsibilities under the Act. Notice requirements identified in specific legislation (i.e. The Planning Act) shall be adhered to. The requirement to give reasonable notice to the public shall be deemed to be fulfilled upon completion of the actions dictated in this policy. The manner and form of notice dictated in this policy shall be deemed minimum requirements. Additional methods of giving notice may be undertaken at the discretion of the Clerk. Notwithstanding the notice requirements dictated in this Policy, where the giving of notice to the public is required by legislation, Council may provide additional notice, reduce or amend such requirements upon passage of a resolution at a duly called meeting of council, provided the motion dictates an alternate method of giving notice deemed to be in a form and manner adequate to the circumstances. By-law No. 2025-016 County of Frontenac Public Notice Policy April 16, 2025

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Where the giving of notice to the public is not required by legislation, Council may waive the notice requirements dictated in this Policy by passage of a resolution at a duly called meeting of Council. Content of Public Notice:

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No notice shall be required under this by-law, where the provision of notice will interfere with the ability of the County of Frontenac to conduct business with respect to a matter permitted for a closed session under Section 239 of the Act. Unless otherwise prescribed, the form of public notice shall include the following information in addition to the information outlined in Schedule “A” to this by-law: i. The date time and location of the meeting; ii. The name and address of the person who will receive written comments on the issue that is the subject of the meeting and the deadline for receiving such comments; iii.

Where additional information can be obtained;

iv. The purpose of the meeting which notice is require to be given or the purpose and effect of the proposed action; and v. Where the matter relates to specific lands, sufficient information regarding the location such as the municipal address, legal description or map vi. Where written submissions to Council may be made, or where delegations for the purpose of providing a verbal submission to Council can be registered, the name and title of the person to whom they are to be sent, including the address of the official and the deadline for receipt of the submission. ▪

Policy Applications

The notice provisions detailed in Schedule “A” shall constitute reasonable notice however; nothing in this by-law shall prevent the Clerk from using more comprehensive methods of notice or providing for a longer notice period. ▪

Updating the Policy:

This policy will be amended in light of any changes in legislation with amendments to this policy requiring endorsement by County Council.

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Schedule A Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

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Section 110 (1) Agreements for Municipal Capital Facilities

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Section 135 (6) Tree By-laws

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement

Upon the passing of a by-law permitting a municipality to enter into an agreement under this section, the Clerk of the municipality shall give written notice of the by-law to the Minister of Finance.

As required by the Act.

An upper-tier municipality shall immediately notify its lower-tier municipalities of the passing of a by-law.

As required by the Act.

Before the Council of a municipality votes on whether to support or oppose a restructuring proposal, the Council shall or may, as applicable, do the following things when the proposal is being developed or after it is developed:

Council shall hold at least one public meeting.

Prohibition or regulation by upper-tier municipality of destruction/injuring of woodland trees

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Section 173 (1) Proposal to Restructure

  1. Council shall consult with the public by giving notice of, and by holding, at least one public meeting.

Published on the web-site and in a newspaper 2 weeks prior to the meeting.

  1. Council shall consult with such persons or bodies as the Minister may prescribe.
  2. Council may consult with such other persons and bodies as the municipality considers appropriate.

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Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

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Section 187 Change of Name of Municipality

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement

A municipality that passes a by-law changing its name shall send a copy of the by-law to the Director of Titles appointed under the Land Titles Act and to the Minister promptly after its passage.

Council shall hold at least one public meeting. Notice of meeting shall be published on the web-site and in newspaper.2 weeks prior to the meeting. Official notice to the lower-tier municipalities shall be done through mail 2 weeks prior. Notice shall include the proposed name change and the reasons for the proposal.

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Section 218-219 Change of Composition of Council

Before passing a by-law described in section 218, the municipality shall give notice of its intention to pass the by-law and shall hold at least one public meeting to consider the matter.

Council shall hold at least one public meeting. Notice of meeting shall be published on the web-site and in newspaper.2 weeks prior to the meeting. Notice to the lowertier municipalities done through mail 2 weeks prior.

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Section 238 Procedural By-law

No public notice requirement prior to passage of a procedural by-law.

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Procedural By-law to be posted to the website.

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Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

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Section 270

Requirement of Municipal Act

No Municipal Act Requirements

Notice to be posted to the County website 14 days prior to Council meeting at which the subject lands are being considered

No Municipal Act Requirement

Refer to County Procurement Policy regarding Bid Requests

Adoption of Policies Sale and Disposition of Land

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Section 270 Adoption of Policies Its procurement of goods and services.

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Section 289 Budget – Adopt or Amend

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Section 295 Audited Financial Statements

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement

(Including Requests for Proposals, Requests for Tenders, Requests for Quotations and Calls for Tenders). No public notice requirement prior to passage of yearly budgets for upper-tier.

Post on website 14 days prior to anticipated date of adoption/amendment of budget.

Within 60 days after receiving the audited financial statements of the municipality for the previous year, the treasurer shall,

As required by the Act.

(a) shall publish in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality, (i) a copy of the audited financial statements, the notes to the financial statements, the auditor’s report and the tax rate information for the current and previous year as contained in the financial review or, (ii) a notice that this information will be By-law No. 2025-016 County of Frontenac Public Notice Policy April 16, 2025

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Section of the Municipal Act and/or Subject

Requirement of Municipal Act

County of Frontenac Notice Requirement

available at no cost to any taxpayer or resident of the municipality upon request.

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Section 391

No public notice requirement.

Notice is given to the public through the posting of the Council agenda on the County website.

Under Section 400, the Minister may make regulations regarding fees and charges with priority lien status, including a requirement that the municipality give notice of its intention to pass a by-law imposing fees and charges, which will have priority lien status.

As required by the Act.

Upon receipt of an application of a municipality to incur a debt the Ontario Municipal Board may direct the municipality to give notice of the application to such persons and in such manner as the Board determines.

As required by the Ontario Municipal Board.

Fees and Charges

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Section 400 Fees and Service Charges

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Section 402 Notice of Debt

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BY-LAW NO. 2025-017 OF The Corporation of the County Of Frontenac being a by-law to amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 to regulate E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Mobility Scooters and other forms of micromobility on the K&P Trail. Whereas, section 9 of the municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as amended, provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority; Whereas. Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as amended, provides that sections 9 and 11 shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on municipalities to enable municipalities to govern their affairs as they consider appropriate and to enhance their ability to respond to municipal issues; and, And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of County of Frontenac passed By-law 2022-0033 on September 21, 2022, being a By-Law to Regulate and Govern the Use of the Frontenac K&P Trail; And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of County of Frontenac deems it expedient to amend By-law No. 2022-0033; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council for The Corporation of the County of Frontenac hereby enacts as follows: That Bylaw No. 2022-0033 as amended, be further amended as follows:

  1. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by deleting the following: a. “E-Bike” shall mean a motor assisted bicycle within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O .1990, c.H.8, as amended. And replacing with: a. “E-Bike” shall mean a power-assisted bicycle, also called an electric bicycle or e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor that has a handlebar for steering, working pedals, two or three wheels, an electric motor and braking systems.
  2. That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by adding the following definitions, in alphabetical order: Electric Kick Scooter shall mean an a two-wheeled, handlebar-equipped, stand-up scooter powered by an electric motor and is equipped with a brake, bell or horn, and front and rear lights. Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) shall mean a four-wheeled electric vehicle designed for short-distance transportation. It is equipped with essential safety features

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including seat belts, mirrors, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, and a horn. LSVs can operate at speeds up to 40 km/h and are permitted only on roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less, as regulated under Ontario’s Low-Speed Vehicle Pilot Program. LSVs must be registered, insured, and operated by a licensed driver. Mobility Scooter shall mean a personal mobility device that is designed to help people with limited mobility travel in pedestrianized spaces. These devices are powered with an electric motor and can reach a maximum speed of 15 km/h. Persons using mobility scooters are treated as pedestrians under the Highway Traffic Act. 3. That Section 2 be re-numbered accordingly. Read a First and Second Time this 16th day of April, 2025. Read a Third Time, Signed, Sealed and Finally Passed this 16th day of April, 2025. The Corporation of the County of Frontenac

Gerry Lichty, Warden

Jannette Amini, Clerk

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By-Law Number 2025-018 of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac being a by-law to Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute Agreements for the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop Whereas Sections 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (hereinafter the Act) provides that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges, shall be exercised by its council by by-law, unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; and, Whereas the County of Frontenac wishes to enter into formal partnerships with OHTO, relevant municipalities and trail managers to continue and encourage the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac hereby enacts as follows:

  1. That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into a formal partnerships with OHTO, relevant municipalities and trail managers to continue and encourage the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop:
  2. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the date of final passing. Read a First and Second Time this 16th day of April, 2025. Read a Third Time, Signed, Sealed and Finally Passed this 16th day of April, 2025. The Corporation of the County of Frontenac

Gerry Lichty, Warden

Jannette Amini, Clerk

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By-Law No. 2025-019 of The Corporation of the County OF Frontenac being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on April 16, 2025

Whereas Section 8 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and amendments thereto provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under the Municipal Act or any other Act; and; Whereas Subsection 2 of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and amendments thereto provides that a lower-tier municipality and an upper-tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters within the spheres of jurisdiction described in the Table to Subsection 2 subject to certain provisions, and; Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and amendments thereto provides that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges under Section 8 shall be exercised by its council and by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; and; Whereas the Council of the County of Frontenac deems it expedient to confirm its actions and proceedings; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac hereby enacts as follows:

  1. That all actions and proceedings of the Council of the County of Frontenac taken at its regular meeting held on April 16, 2025, be confirmed as actions for which the municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person.
  2. That all actions and proceedings of the Council of the County of Frontenac taken at its regular meeting held on April 16, 2025, be confirmed as being matters within the spheres of jurisdiction described in Subsection 2 of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and amendments thereto.
  3. That all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac taken at its regular meeting held on April 16, 2025, except those taken by by-law and those required by by-law to be done by resolution are hereby sanctioned, ratified and confirmed as though set out within and forming part of this by-law.

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4. That this by-law shall come into force and take effect as of the final passing thereof. Read a First and Second Time this 16th day of April 2025 Read a Third Time and Finally Passed, Signed and Sealed this 16th day of April 2025.

The Corporation of the County of Frontenac

Gerry Lichty, Warden

Jannette Amini, Clerk

By-Law No. 2025-019 – To Confirm all Actions and Proceedings of County Council April 16, 2025

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