Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: March 17, 2021 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL March 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, March 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
Closed Session
Motion #: 38-21
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
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 February 17, 2021
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to attendance management
- A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - as it relates to the potential location of an additional land ambulance base
- Labour relations or Employee Negotiations - as it relates to the potential location of an additional land ambulance base
- 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 the potential location of an additional land ambulance base Carried
Motion #: 39-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting and reconvene as part of Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clauses g) and h) Carried
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2
Approval of Addendum
Motion #: 40-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Resolved That the addendum for the March 17, 2021 meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac be approved. Carried
3
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
4
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held February 17, 2021
Motion #: 41-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 17, 2021 be adopted. Carried
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5
Deputations and/or Presentations
a)
Mr. Marc Moeys of the Verona District ATV Club addressed Council in support of ATV access on the K&P Trail through Verona. [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause e)]
6
Proclamations
7
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 42-21
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
8
Briefings
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a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
9
Unfinished Business
10
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2021-022 Emergency and Transportation Services Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care
Motion #: 43-21
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Emergency and Transportation Services –Frontenac Paramedics – Community Paramedicine for LongTerm Care report for information. And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an agreement with the Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Long-Term Care for a Community Paramedicine program. And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept the staffing plan and hiring of positions to support this Community Paramedicine Program. Carried
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b)
2021-023 Emergency and Transportation Services 2020 Legislated Response Time Standard Performance Plan Reporting to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC)
Motion #: 44-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Emergency and Transportation Services - 2020 Legislated Response Time Standard Performance Plan Reporting to Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) for information, And Further That the 2020 Response Time Standard Performance Plan outcomes for the County of Frontenac be reported to the Director, Emergency Health Regulatory and Accountability Branch, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care as required by legislation. Carried
c)
2021-024 Corporate Services Amendments to Procedural By-law 2013-0020 regarding updates to the CAO Performance Appraisal Review Panel Terms of Reference
Motion #: 45-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
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Resolved that the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Amendments to Procedural By-law 2013-0020 regarding updates to the CAO Performance Appraisal Review Committee Terms of Reference report for information; And Further That Procedural By-law 2013-0020, as amended, be further amended to add to Schedule B-6, under Mandate/Terms of Reference: 4, a., an additional bullet as follows: v. To avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest, pecuniary interest or personal gain for the CAO, their family or associates, an annual disclosure memo be presented to the Panel on any external activities that he/she is currently engaged in. Carried
d)
2021-025 Corporate Services Appointment of an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac
Motion #: 46-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Be It Resolved Thatthe Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Appointment of an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac report for information; And Further Thatthe Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law later in the meeting appointing Kelly J. Pender as Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac. Carried
e)
2021-028 Planning and Economic Development
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Review of motorized access to the Verona Corridor of the Frontenac K&P Trail
Motion #: 47-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Be it Resolved That access for ATV use on the Frontenac K&P Trail from Craig Road south to the Verona Trailhead at Bellrock Road be extended on a temporary basis until further information is available on the anticipated housing development in Verona, with consultation between the County and the Township of South Frontenac.. Carried as Amended
Motion #: 48-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
That the motion be amended to delete the words “permitted on a permanent basis” and replace with “be extended on a temporary basis until further information is available on the anticipated housing development in Verona, with consultation between the County and the Township of South Frontenac.” Carried
f)
Staff Briefing: Mr. Kelly Pender, CAO and Chief Chevalier, briefed the Committee of the Whole with respect to Proposed Paramedic Deployment Plan [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer clause g)]
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Motion #: 49-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Resolved That Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole closed session as authorized under Section 239 of The Municipal Act, to consider:
- A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - as it relates to the potential location of an additional land ambulance base
- Labour relations or Employee Negotiations - as it relates to the potential location of an additional land ambulance base
- 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 the potential location of an additional land ambulance base Carried
Motion #: 50-21
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting. Carried
g)
2021-027 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Proposed Paramedic Deployment Plan
Council will re-enter closed session during deliberations of this report
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Motion #: 51-21
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the briefing and report 2021-027 – Proposed Paramedic Deployment Plan: And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct staff to proceed with the planning process for the construction of a paramedic station to be located at the property identified in the closed session report; And Further Thatas part of the planning process a detailed financial plan be completed that will provide for a predictable budget impact; And Further That the sum of $25,000 be taken from the sustainability reserve for the purpose of completing the planning process; And Further That staff report back to Council regarding progress on the plan prior to the end of September 2021. Carried
11
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2021-029 Corporate Services 2020 Remuneration and Reimbursement of Expenses to Council Members and Non-Council Appointees Report
12
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
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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.
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.
13
Reports from External Boards and Committees
a)
Kingston Frontenac Library Board Update - Councillor Revill
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No Report.
b)
KFL&A Public Health Board Update - Deputy Warden Doyle
Deputy Warden 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
Councillor Smith provided an overview of the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee activities since the last Council meeting.
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
a)
Staff Briefing: Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, briefed the Committee of the Whole with the Detailed Designs developed by Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. as being recommended by the Administrative Building Design Task Force.
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b)
Report of the Administrative Building Design Task Force
Motion #: 52-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
That the Report received from the Administrative Building Design Task Force be received and adopted. Report of the Administrative Building Design Task Force The Administrative Building Design Task Force reports and recommends as follows: 2021-021 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Review of Detailed Design Plans and Budget Financial Analysis for the Joint Administrative Building Be It Resolved That the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Review of Detailed Design Plans and Budget/Financial Analysis for the Joint Administrative Building be received; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the Detailed Designs developed by Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. and proceed through Phase 3 of the Workplan – RFP for Detailed Design, as noted in the report. Carried
15
Return to Council
Motion #: 53-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
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Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
16
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 54-21
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
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
18
Giving Notice of Motion
19
Communications
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That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From Robert Tremblay, AMCTO President Regarding An Open Letter to Ontario Municipal Councils [Distributed to Members of County Council February 19, 2021]
b)
From the Township of Perry Regarding Community Safety & WellBeing Plan - Extension Request [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
c)
Letter of Support from the Township of Perry Regarding Children and Childcare as part of the Governments Post Pandemic Recovery Plan [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
d)
Letter of Support from the Township of Perry regarding the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
e)
From the Township of the Archipelago Regarding the Review of the Municipal Elections Act [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
f)
Letter of Support from the Municipality of St. Charles Regarding the Cannabis Act and Health Can Guideline
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[Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
g)
From the Township of South Glengarry Regarding MFIPPA Reform [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
h)
From the Township of South Glengarry Regarding Automatic Speed Enforcement [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
i)
From Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Regarding the February 22, 2021 Meeting Agenda [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
j)
Letter of Support from the Township of Strong Regarding the Ontario Fire College Closure [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
k)
Letter of Support from the City of Port Colborne Regarding the Ontario Fire College Closure [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
l)
Letter of Support from the Town of Mono Regarding the Ontario Fire College Closure [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
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m)
Letter of Support from the Township of the Archipelago Regarding the Ontario Fire College Closure [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
n)
From the Township of Tiny regarding Letter to AMO regarding Closure of Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
o)
From the Municipality of West Grey regarding support of resolution for Municipal Insurance Rates [Distributed to Members of County Council February 26, 2021]
p)
From the Regional Municipality of Halton Regarding Long-Term Care Homes [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
q)
Motion from the Regional Municipality of Halton Regarding LongTerm Care Homes [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
r)
From the Township of Howick regarding a letter to Premier Ford over the closure of the Ontario Fire College campus [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
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s)
From the Township of Lake of Bays Regarding Capacity Limits for Restaurants in Stage 2 under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020 [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
t)
Resolution from Sarnia City Council regarding Colour Coded Capacity Limits [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
u)
From Niagara Region Regarding Schedule 6, Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
v)
Motion from Niagara Region Regarding Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
w)
From Howick Township regarding resolution requesting OMAFRA amend the Tile Drainage Installation Act [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
x)
Background information from Howick Township regarding the Tile Drainage Act [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
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y)
From the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio supporting request for OMAFRA to amend the Tile Drainage Act [Distributed to Members of County Council March 5, 2021]
z)
From the Township of Brock Regarding Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement [Distributed to Members of County Council March 12, 2021]
aa)
From the Township of Brock Regarding Ontario Fire College, Gavenhurst [Distributed to Members of County Council March 12, 2021]
ab)
From the Town of Bracebridge regarding the request to the Province of Ontario to reverse the decision to close the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council March 12, 2021]
ac)
From the Township of Limerick providing resolution regarding the decision to close the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council March 12, 2021]
ad)
From the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry regarding Support of Resolution regarding Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council March 12, 2021]
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ae)
Fire Marshal’s Communiqué 2021-02 - Ontario Fire College Training Modernization [Distributed to Members of County Council March 12, 2021]
af)
Invitation from EORN regarding Cell Gap Contract Announcement [Distributed to Members of County Council March 12, 2021]
20
Other Business
a)
EORN Resolution of Support for Gig Project
Motion #: 55-21
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Whereas residents and businesses across our municipality need access to modern and adequate high-speed broadband services. And Whereas the demand for high-speed broadband services will continue to grow year after year. And Whereas our residents and businesses should not continue to be disadvantaged by the lack of access to high-speed services. And Whereas the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) has submitted a comprehensive regional project to deliver a Gig (up to 1,000 Mbps) of speed that will serve our residents and businesses long into the future. And Whereas EORN’s approach has proven itself very successful and represents an efficient and effective way to solve our broadband needs.
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Now ThereforeBe It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac request both the federal and provincial governments to immediately fund the EORN Gig Project; And Further That a letter of support with a copy this resolution be sent to The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and The Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure, with copies to Scott Reid, MP, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, Mark Gerretsen, MP, Kingston and the Islands, Randy Hillier, MPP, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston and Ian Arthur, MPP, Kingston and the Islands. Carried
21
Public Question Period
22
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 56-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
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
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Motion #: 57-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To appoint an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Frontenac. [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0009]
b)
To amend By-law No. 2013-0020 (CAO Performance Appraisal Review Panel Terms of Reference) [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0010]
c)
To authorize the execution of an agreement with the Her Majesty the Queen in the right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of LongTerm Care for a Community Paramedicine Program. [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0011]
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d)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on March 17, 2021 [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0012]
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Adjournment
Motion #: 58-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 12:42 p.m. Carried
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