Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: June 17, 2020 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL June 17, 2020
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, June 17, 2020 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
Closed Session
Motion #: 98-20
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 May 20, 2020
- Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - as it relates to mediation with the City of Kingston regarding shared services agreement Carried
Motion #: 99-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting. Carried
2
Approval of Addendum
3
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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4
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held May 20, 2020
Motion #: 98-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 20, 2020 be adopted. Carried
5
Deputations and/or Presentations
6
Proclamations
7
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 98-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Warden in the Chair.
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Carried
8
Briefings
a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Council observed a minute of silence over the passing of paramedics John “Steve” Graham and Dale Hodgins.
9
Unfinished Business
10
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2020-061 Planning and Economic Development Communal Services Study Update and Next Steps and establishment of a Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee
Motion #: 98-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the next steps in implementing Communal Services in Frontenac County;
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And Further That Procedural By-law 2013-0020, as amended, be further amended to add a new Schedule B-7 – Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee attached to this report as Appendix A, which specifically:-:
- Establishes a sub-committee of the Planning Advisory Committee to focus directly on working on the creation of a governance / operations model that can be used to manage communal service development across the region;
- Is comprised in part of the four Mayors of the Townships and members of the public who have expertise in financial management, communal servicing engineering and/or land development; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct staff to:
- Advertise for public positions on the subcommittee comprised of ‘experts’ in financial management, communal servicing engineering, and land development to assist and advise on the best approach;
- Invite staff from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks to assist the sub-committee with respect to issues of governance and environmental approvals; and And Further That the Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee report back to Council through the Planning Advisory on the best approach to creating a communal service operation, with different options and approaches considered. Carried
11
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
12
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
a)
Emergency and Transportation Services - Councillor Higgs
Councillor Higgs provided an overview of the Emergency and Transportation Services liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
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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
No Report.
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.
13
Reports from External Boards and Committees
a)
Kingston Frontenac Library Board Update - Councillor Revill
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
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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.
14
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
15
Return to Council
Motion #: 98-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council. Carried
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16
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 98-20
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
17
Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given
a)
Essential Workers Day - March 17
Motion #: 98-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Warden Smith
Whereas the Province of Ontario enacted a Declaration of Emergency on March 17th, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 Worldwide Pandemic; and, Whereas during the state of emergency certain services have been deemed essential services by the Government of Ontario; and, Whereas citizens are asked to isolate at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as essential workers continue to work and provide an essential service to their community; and, Whereas essential workers across the country are risking their lives; and,
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Whereas some essential workers have been stricken with illness, suffered trauma or injury, or lost their lives as a result of providing an essential service; and, Whereas without this dedicated workforce, all essential services would fail to function; and, Whereas our community owes a profound debt of gratitude to every single essential worker who ensured our community could continue to operate; Now Therefore, the Council of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac Hereby supports the resolution by the City of Brantford and hereby resolves as follows:
- That March 17 Be Proclaimed by the Council for The Corporation of the County of Frontenac to be Essential Workers Day in the County of Frontenac; and
- That the Clerk Be Directed to provide a copy of this resolution, to MPP Ian Arthur, Kingston and the Islands, MPP Randy Hillier, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, and MP Mark Gerretsen, Kingston and the Islands, and MP Scott Reid, LanarkFrontenac-Kingston to respectfully request that the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada formally declare March 17 to be Essential Workers Day to honour all of the essential workers who sacrificed so much during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
- That, and that a copy of this resolution be provided to the City of Brantford, AMO, LUMCO, FCM, and ROMA for that purpose. Carried
Motion #: 99-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
That clause 6 be amended to delete “including but not limited to, healthcare, police, fire, paramedics, long term care, military, social services, community services, food distribution, agriculture, postal and delivery services, education, security, transit, financial services, hospitality, commerce, manufacturing, construction, maintenance and repair, waste management, sanitation services, government, and administrative services” and the word “all” before essential services Carried
18
Giving Notice of Motion
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a)
19
Councillor Doyle advised that he would may bring forward a motion at the July meeting regarding full producer responsibility regarding solid waste, given the Provinces recent siding with producers that would eliminate pick up in municipalities with populations under 5,000. Staff will bring forward a report to the July Council meeting.
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie Regarding the Request of support for High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council May 22, 2020]
b)
From the Corporation of the City of Cambridge Regarding Provincial Funding for Rehabilitation Facilities [Distributed to Members of County Council May 22, 2020]
c)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing 2019 Annual Report [Distributed to Members of County Council May 29, 2020]
d)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing May 25, 2020 Board Package
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[Distributed to Members of County Council May 29, 2020]
e)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing April 27, 2020 CEO Monthly Report [Distributed to Members of County Council May 29, 2020]
f)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing notes to Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2019 [Distributed to Members of County Council May 29, 2020]
g)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing June 18, 2020 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Eighteenth Annual General Meeting [Distributed to Members of County Council May 29, 2020]
h)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing June 16, 2020 Annual General Meeting Agenda [Distributed to Members of County Council May 29, 2020]
i)
Letter from the Corporation of the City of Brantford Regarding Essential Workers Day – March 17 [Distributed to Members of County Council May 29, 2020]
j)
Letter from the Verona Community Association Regarding potential danger to public health
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[Distributed to Members of County Council June 5, 2020]
k)
From the Township of Puslinch Regarding: B1. Centre Hastings motion for support for the role of Conservation Authorities (resolution attached) B2. City of Sault Ste. Marie motion for Support for Conservation Authorities (resolution attached) B3. Town of Ajax motion for supporting Conservation Authorities (resolution attached) [Distributed to Members of County Council June 5, 2020]
l)
Email from citizen regarding Verona Trail [Distributed to Members of County Council June 5, 2020]
m)
From the Township of Puslinch Regarding Mapleton Resolution 202004-14 to request the Province review the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Programme, dated May 27, 2020 a) Correspondence from Wellington Federation of Agriculture regarding Mapleton Resolution 2020-04-14, dated May 28, 2020. [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
n)
Letter from Fort Erie Regarding the Proclamation Request of March 17 as Essential Workers Day [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
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o)
Letter from the Township of Frontenac Islands Regarding the Request for Document to be included on June 17th, 2020 County Council Agenda [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
p)
Letter from the City of Kingston Regarding Invitation to Special Council Meeting [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
q)
Letter from the Town of Orangeville Regarding both diversity training and use of force training and protocols for Police Services, including in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
r)
Q1 Transportation Services Reporting Summary from Southern Frontenac Community Services [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
s)
Q1 Transportation Services Reporting Summary from Rural Frontenac Community Services [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
t)
Letter from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Regarding Support for the Alzheimer Society [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
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u)
Letter from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Regarding Support for funding and commission [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
v)
Letter from the Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge Resolution Regarding the establishment of a Municipal Financial Assistance Program to offset the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
w)
From Councillor Higgins providing News Release regarding EOLC receives first report on impact of COVID-19 on regional economy. [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
x)
From Allan and Partners, Chartered Accounts, providing final Audit letter for December 31, 2019 year end consolidated financial statements. [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
y)
Letter from Eastern Ontario’s Leadership Council Regarding EOLC receives first report on impact of COVID-19 on regional economy [Distributed to Members of County Council June 12, 2020]
20
Other Business
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21
Public Question Period
22
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 98-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That leave be given to the move to introduce by-law b) that has been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-law b) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 98-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That by-laws a) and b) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
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By-Laws
a)
To declare lands legally described as Part Lot 13, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke, Township of Central Frontenac surplus for the purpose of granting a right-of-way over part of the former K&P right of way [Proposed By-law No. 2020-027]
b)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on June 17, 2020 [Proposed By-law No. 2020-030]
23
Adjournment
Motion #: 98-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:48 a.m. Carried
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