Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: February 17, 2021 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL February 17, 2021
A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac was held in the Frontenac Room of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Present:
Warden Fran Smith, Deputy Warden Ron Vandewal, Councillors Ron Higgins, Denis Doyle, Bruce Higgs, Bill MacDonald, Gerry Martin and Alan Revill
Also Present:
County: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Gale Chevalier, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Susan Brant, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Lisa Hirvi, Administrator-Fairmount Home Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Marco Smits, Communications Officer
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1
Call to Order
2
Closed Session
Motion #: 22-21
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole closed session as authorized under Section 239 of The Municipal Act, to consider:
- Adoption of Closed Minutes of Meetings held January 20, 2021
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to negotiation updates with CUPE Local 2290
- A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - as it relates to Ontario Health Teams Carried
Motion #: 23-21
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session, that Procedural By-law 2013-0020 be waived and that the Warden report. Carried (a 2/3 vote was received)
Motion #: 24-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
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Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
That the Warden and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2290 in accordance with the Arbitration Award dated January 25, 2021. Carried
3
Approval of Addendum
4
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held January 20, 2021
Motion #: 25-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 20, 2021 be adopted. Carried
6
Deputations and/or Presentations
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7
Proclamations
8
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 26-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
9
Briefings
a)
Ms. Alison Vandervelde, Acting Manager, Economic Development, Ms. Nicole Whiting, Executive Director, Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization and Ms. Bonnie Ruddock, Executive Director, Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization briefed the Committee of the Whole on the Destination Development Plan. A copy of the presentation is attached to the record in the Clerk’s Office. [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause a)]
b)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
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c)
Mr. Kelly Pender, CAO and Ms. Susan Brant, Administrator provided Council with a briefing regarding the recent Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus report on the status of Long-Term Care in municipal homes owned and operated by EOWC members. A copy of the presentation is attached to the record in the Clerk’s Office. [See Information Reports, clause b)]
10
Unfinished Business
11
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2021-018 Planning and Economic Development Destination Development Plan
Motion #: 27-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Recommendation
Whereas County Council has prioritized tourism as part of the County’s response to COVID-19; and
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Whereas the development of a Destination Development Plan has been approved as part of the Planning & Economic Development 2021-2025 Business Plan;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the Warden and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Regional Tourism Organization 9 and Ontario’s Highland’s Tourism Organization for the purpose of developing a Destination Development Plan for Frontenac County;
And Further That Council authorize the expenditure of $38,000 from the Community Development Reserve for project execution, split equally over the 2021 and 2022 budget years. Carried
b)
2021-015 Corporate Services 2020 Frontenac Howe Islander Petition for Subsidy
Motion #: 28-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Reccomendation
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept the Corporate Services – 2020 Frontenac Howe Islander Ferry Petition for Subsidy report;
And FurtherThatCouncil authorize the Clerk to petition the Ministry of Transportation for $872,129.65. Carried
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c)
2021-016 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Clarification on County of Frontenac Approved 2021 Budget Requisition for the City of Kingston share of Land Ambulance Services and Fairmount Home for the Aged
Motion #: 29-21
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Recommendation
Whereas the County of Frontenac is the Service Manager for Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedic Services; and,
Whereas the County reviewed its draft budget on October 20 and 21, 2020 and passed its 2021 budget on December 16, 2020 through By-law 2020-0049; and,
Whereas the 2021 budget included budget requisitions for Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedic Services; and,
Whereas the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer provided the City of Kingston with the draft requisition amounts on October 22, 2020 and confirmed these amounts as final on January 20, 2021; and,
Whereas the City of Kingston in a letter dated February 1, 2021 requested a more formal notification of the budget requisition:
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Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac confirms that the City of Kingston budget requisition for the Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedic Services remain as provided by the County Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, at $12,751,183 as follows:
Fairmount Home $3,949,865 Frontenac Paramedic Services $8,801,318
And that a copy of this motion be forwarded to the City of Kingston. Carried
12
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2021-017 Fairmount Home Quarterly Update Activity Report
b)
2021-020 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus – Long Term Care Report
13
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
a)
Emergency and Transportation Services - Councillor Higgs
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Councillor Higgs provided an overview of the Emergency and Transportation Services liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
b)
Long Term Care (Fairmount Home) - Councillor Martin
Councillor Martin provided an overview of the Long Term Care (Fairmount Home) liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
c)
Corporate Services - Councillor MacDonald
Councillor MacDonald provided an overview of the Corporate Services liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
d)
Planning and Economic Development - Councillor Revill
Councillor Revill provided an overview of the Planning and Economic Development liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
14
Reports from External Boards and Committees
a)
Kingston Frontenac Library Board Update - Councillor Revill
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Councillor Revill provided an overview of the Kingston Frontenac Library Board activities since the last Council meeting.
b)
KFL&A Public Health Board Update - Councillor Doyle
Councillor Doyle provided an overview of the KFL&A Public Health Board activities since the last Council meeting.
c)
Housing and Homelessness Committee Update - Warden Smith
No report.
d)
Food Policy Council of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Councillor Higgs
Councillor Higgs provided an overview of the Food Policy Council of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington activities since the last Council meeting.
15
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
16
Return to Council
Motion #: 30-21
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
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Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
17
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 31-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Carried
18
Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given
a)
Resolution of Support for Xplornet Communications Inc.’s Application to the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) for expansion of high speed Internet [See Communications w) and x)]
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Motion #: 32-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal
Be It Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac supports Xplornet Communications Inc.’s application to the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) for expansion of high speed Internet access within South Frontenac including fibre to the home (FTTH) and 5G wireless broadband coverage within the Township. Carried
19
Giving Notice of Motion
20
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Regarding Revisions to Municipal Elections [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
b)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing January 25, 2021 Board Package [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
c)
Email from the Salvation Army Kingston Regarding an Open House
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after the COVID-19 Pandemic [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
d)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding resolution in Support of Matachewan resolution on Grant Deadlines [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
e)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding resolution in Support of SWM resolution on Drainage and Railways [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
f)
From the Township of Laird Regarding an Interim Cap on Gas Plant and Greenhouse Gas Pollution [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
g)
From the Township of South-West Oxford Regarding Automatic Speed Enforcement [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
h)
From the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Regarding the Reopening of Small Businesses [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
i)
Letter of Support from Perth County Regarding Extension of Grant
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Deadlines [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
j)
From the Township of North Frontenac Regarding Tri-Board Student Transportation Services RFP [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2021]
k)
From the City of Port Colborne Regarding Amending the AGCO Licensing and Application Process for Cannabis Retail Stores [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
l)
From the City of Port Colborne Regarding Drainage Matters on CNR Lands [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
m)
From the Municipality of Grey Highlands Regarding Insurance Rate Increases [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
n)
From the Town of Bracebridge Regarding Infrastructure Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
o)
Letter of Support from the Municipality of West Nipissing Regarding Emergency Operational Funding
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[Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
p)
From the City of Port Colborne Regarding Unlicensed and Unmonitored Cannabis Grow Operations [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
q)
From the Township of Glengarry Regarding a request to the Province of Ontario to Allow Small Businesses to Open [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
r)
Letter of Support from the Town of Gore Bay Regarding the Increased Cost of Municipal Insurance [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
s)
From the Township of Frontenac Islands Regarding Concerns Around the K&P Trail Initiative [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
t)
Presentation from Eastern Ontario’s Leadership Council to Rural Ontario Municipal Association [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
u)
From the Township of North Frontenac Regarding ROMA Conference 2021
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[Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
v)
From South Frontenac Community Services Regarding Transportation Reporting 2019 [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
w)
Resolution of Support from South Frontenac Township Regarding the Xplornet Universal Broadband Fund [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
x)
Letter from the Township of South Frontenac Regarding the Universal Broadband Fund [Distributed to Members of County Council January 29, 2021]
y)
From Southern Frontenac Community Services providing its February 2021 Newsletter [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
z)
From the County of Perth regarding letter to Premier Ford on significant Negative Impacts of CVA in Rural Communities [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
aa)
From the Municipality of Meaford regarding Resolution of Support for grant deadline extensions for Ontario municipalities
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[Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
ab)
From the Township of Asphodel-Norwood requesting deadline extension for Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plans [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
ac)
From the Township of Baldwin regarding the closure of the Ontario Fire College Gravenhurst [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
ad)
From the Township of Lake of Bays Regarding Change to Schedule 8 of the Provincial Budget Bill 229 [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
ae)
From the Township of Lake of Bays Regarding the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
af)
From the Township of Lake of Bays Regarding the Request for Municipal Infrastructure Funding Opportunities [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
ag)
From the Township of Lake of Bays Regarding the Request for Revisions to the Municipal Election Act. [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
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ah)
News release from the EOWC regarding its Comprehensive review of Eastern Ontario Long-Term Care facilities [Distributed to Members of County Council February 5, 2021]
ai)
From the Town of Orangeville Regarding Green House Gas Emissions [Distributed to Members of County Council February 12, 2021]
aj)
Letter from Guelph-Eramosa Township Regarding Advocacy for Reform
- MFIPPA Legislation [Distributed to Members of County Council February 12, 2021]
ak)
Township of Faraday Support for County of Frontenac resolution for AODA compliance extension [Distributed to Members of County Council February 12, 2021]
al)
From the City of St. Catherines Regarding Universal Paid Sick Days in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council February 12, 2021]
am)
From the Township of Conmee Regarding Criminal Records and Municipal Election Candidates [Distributed to Members of County Council February 12, 2021]
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an)
From the Township of Georgian Bay Regarding Insurance Premiums [Distributed to Members of County Council February 12, 2021]
ao)
From the Town of Gravenhurst Regarding the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council February 12, 2021]
21
Other Business
a)
Motion of Support for Election of Councillor Frances Smith to the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Board of Directors
Motion #: 33-21
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Whereas Councillor Frances Smith was first elected to the EORN Board in 2017 and re-elected in 2019;
And Whereas Councillor Frances Smith has expressed her intention to run for reelection to the EORN Board;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac supports and endorses Councillor Frances Smiths bid for re-election to the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Board of Directors Carried
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b)
Confirmation of appointment to the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee [Applications distributed separately from the agenda.]
Motion #: 34-21
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
That Janet MacDonald be appointed as the Community Representative of the Township of Frontenac Islands to the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee whose terms shall expire November 30, 2022;
And Further That By-law 2013-0020 be amended accordingly. Carried
22
Public Question Period
23
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 35-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
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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 #: 36-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2290 in accordance with the Arbitration Award [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0005]
b)
To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO 9) and Ontario’s Highland’s Tourism Organization for the purpose of
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completing a Destination Development Plan for Frontenac County [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0006]
c)
To amend By-law No. 2013-0020 (Appointment to the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee) [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0007]
d)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on February 17, 2021 [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0008]
24
Adjournment
Motion #: 37-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
That the meeting hereby adjourn at Carried
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