Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: November 18, 2020 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL November 18, 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, November 18, 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
Call to Order
2
Closed Session
Motion #: 151-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
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 October 21, 2020
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to attendance management Carried
Motion #: 152-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session with/without reporting Carried
3
Approval of Addendum
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4
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Special Meeting held October 14, 2020
Motion #: 153-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
Resolved That the minutes of the special Council meeting held October 14, 2020 be adopted. Carried
b)
Minutes of Meeting held October 21, 2020
Motion #: 154-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held October 21, 2020 be adopted. Carried
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c)
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting held October 20 and 21, 2020
Motion #: 155-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Resolved That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Budget meeting held October 20 and 21, 2020 be adopted. Carried
6
Deputations and/or Presentations
a)
Katrina Furlanetto, General Manager - Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Sommer Casgrain-Robertson, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Sally McIntyre, General Manager - Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority will make a joint presentation to County Council regarding upcoming stimulus funding opportunities of which the CAs have identified key projects that it would like to outline to County Council for endorsement, sponsorship, or as a financial partner.
7
Proclamations
8
Move into Committee of the Whole
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Motion #: 156-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
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, Community Development Officer, will brief County Council on the 2020 4-week virtual Open Farms event which took place from September 14 through October 9.
b)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
10
Unfinished Business
11
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2020-097 Corporate Services 2019 Surplus Transfer to Stabilization Reserve
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Motion #: 157-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – 2019 Surplus Transfer to Stabilization Reserve report for information;
And Further That Council authorize the transfer of $158,729.99 to the Stabilization Reserve Carried
b)
2020-099 Corporate Services 2021 Budget Levy Phase-In for Rural Transportation
Motion #: 158-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services 2021 Budget Levy Phase-In for Rural Transportation,
And Further That Council accepts the phase-in schedule to move the contribution to rural transportation to the levy over six (6) years. Carried
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c)
2020-100 Corporate Services Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry Fees and Fares Schedule
Motion #: 159-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry Fees and Fares Schedule report;
And Further That a by-law be introduced later in the meeting to adopt the 2021 Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry Fees and Fares Schedule. Carried
d)
2020-101 Corporate Services AODA Website Compliance Extension and Funding/Resource Support
Motion #: 160-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Whereas Section 14(4) of Ontario Regulation 191/11 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requires designated public sector organizations to conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA by January 1, 2021; and,
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Whereas the County remains committed to the provision of accessible goods and services; and,
Whereas the County provides accommodations to meet any stated accessibility need, where possible; and,
Whereas the declared pandemic, COVID-19, has impacted the finances and other resources of the County; and,
Whereas the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act contemplates the need to consider technical or economic considerations in the implementation of Accessibility Standards;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Corporation of the County of Frontenac request that the Province of Ontario extend the compliance deadline stated in Section 14(4) of Ontario Regulation 191/11 to require designated public sector organizations to meet the compliance standards, by a minimum of one (1) year to at least January 1, 2022;
And Further That the Corporation of the County of Frontenac requests that the Province of Ontario consider providing funding support and training resources to municipalities to meet these compliance standards;
And Further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Ian Arthur, M.P.P. Kingston and the Islands, M.P.P. Randy Hillier Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerk’s and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and all Ontario municipalities. Carried
e)
2020-103 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
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Authorization to submit an Application to the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Funding
Motion #: 161-20
Moved By:
Councilor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize staff to submit a grant application to the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Funding;
And Further That staff report back to Council on any successful application for Councils final decisions prior to the execution of any funding agreements. Carried
f)
2020-104 Planning and Economic Development Partnership Renewal with Verona District ATV Club
Motion #: 162-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Be It Resolved ThatCouncil pass a by-law later in the meeting authorizing staff to enter into a partnership and use agreement with the Verona ATV Club to allow motorized vehicles to use the Frontenac K&P Trail from Craig Road to Clarendon Station and;
And Further That staff be delegated authority to complete annual renewals of these agreements.
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Carried as Amended
Motion #: 163-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
That the motion be amended to remove the words “to allow motorized vehicles” in the first resolve clause. Carried
12
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2020-098 Corporate Services 2020 Third Quarter Financial Summary and Outlook
b)
2020-102 Fairmount Home Quarterly Update Activity Report
13
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
a)
Emergency and Transportation Services - Councillor Higgs
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b)
Long Term Care (Fairmount Home) - Councillor Martin
c)
Corporate Services - Councillor MacDonald
d)
Planning and Economic Development - Councillor Revill
14
15
Reports from External Boards and Committees
a)
Kingston Frontenac Library Board Update - Councillor Revill
b)
KFL&A Public Health Board Update - Councillor Doyle
c)
Housing and Homelessness Committee Update - Warden Smith
d)
Food Policy Council of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Councillor Higgs
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
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16
Return to Council
Motion #: 164-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
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 #: 165-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
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)
Correspondence Regarding the Tri-Board RFP for Bus Service
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Motion #: 166-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
That Council receive the correspondence from Jack Moreland, Steve & Jenn Dunham and Jenny & Mitch Cox who are local school bus operators within the Tri-Board Transportation Services;
And Whereas the Tri-Board Transportation Services are intending to issue an RFP for school bus services later in November;
And Whereas the Tri-Board School Bus Operators’ Association has sent a letter to Gord Taylor of Tri-Board Transportation Services expressing their concerns with the Board’s upcoming RFP process which would force small and medium-sized local companies out of business;
And Whereas the local bus operators employ dedicated and loyal drivers who live within our communities who are familiar with our unique rural area and take great pride in the safety of the students even during the winter months when we experience inclement weather;
And Whereas The County of Frontenac is a rural municipality who prides itself in the number of small family run businesses which are essential for our residents including our bus operators who take great care in transporting the young people to our schools;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council support the Tri-Board School Bus Operators’ Association and our local school bus operators and request the Tri-Board Transportation not to proceed with an RFP for school bus services given the present environment we are under with the COVID-19 Pandemic but work together on a solution to retain our local operators;
And Further That we forward a copy of this resolution to Gord Taylor of the Tri-Board Transportation Services, the Directors of Education for Limestone District School Board,
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Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic School Board and Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board along with the Trustees and Chairs of the Board that serve the County of Frontenac, Scott Reid, MP, Randy Hillier MPP, Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, the other Frontenac municipalities. Carried
Motion #: 167-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
That the motion be amended in the final resolve clause to include distribution of a copy of the resolution to all M.P.P’s in the catchment area of the Tri-Board Transportation Services area. 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 Northumberland County regarding its Support for a review of the Municipal Election Act [Distributed to Members of County Council October 23, 2020]
b)
From Northumberland County regarding the Cannabis Act
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[Distributed to Members of County Council October 23, 2020]
c)
From the City of Clarence-Rockland Regarding Cannabis Retail Stores [Distributed to Members of County Council October 23, 2020]
d)
From the Township of South-West Oxford Regarding Assessing Aggregate Resource Properties [Distributed to Members of County Council October 23, 2020]
e)
From Northumberland County regarding its Support for Aggregate Resource Property [Distributed to Members of County Council October 23, 2020]
f)
From Loyalist Township Regarding Funding for Community Groups and Service Clubs Affected by the Pandemic [Distributed to Members of County Council October 23, 2020]
g)
From the Township of Oro Medonte Regarding Support for Recreational Sports Deemed Essential in Stage 2 [Distributed to Members of County Council October 23, 2020]
h)
From Northumberland County Regarding Unauthorized Car Rally [Distributed to Members of County Council October 23, 2020]
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i)
Memorandum from Chief Chavelier to Council regarding Response Time Standards Results for Rural Stations [Distributed to County Council Thursday, October 29, 2020]
j)
From the Town of Lincoln regarding resolution in support of Municipality of Tweed Cannabis Production for Recreational Sports Deemed Essential in Stage 2 [Distributed to Members of County Council October 30, 2020]
k)
From the Township of Huron-Kinloss regarding resolution respecting the Municipal Elections Act and rural communities [Distributed to Members of County Council October 30, 2020]
l)
From the Township of Huron-Kinloss regarding resolution to remove powers of LPAT regarding heritage properties [Distributed to Members of County Council October 30, 2020]
m)
From Norfolk County regarding its Illicit Cannabis Resolution [Distributed to Members of County Council October 30, 2020]
n)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing October 26, 2020 Board Package [Distributed to Members of County Council October 30, 2020]
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o)
From the County of Prince Edward regarding a resolution in response to Bill 218 and proposed changes to the MEA [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
p)
From Loyalist Township providing Resolution regarding funding for Community Groups and Service Clubs [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
q)
From the City of Belleville regarding AODA Web-Site Support resolution [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
r)
From the City of Kingston regarding resolution passed in support of legislation that supports rejuvenating news outlets [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
s)
From the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation providing October 26, 2020 Board Package [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
t)
From the Town of Grimsby regarding letter and resolution to Premier Ford on Bill 108 and LPAT [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
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u)
Letter from the City of Hamilton Regarding Amending AGCO Process to Consider Radial Separation from Other Cannabis Locations [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
v)
Letter from the Town of Grimsby Regarding the Proposed Regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill108) [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
w)
Letter of Support from Loyalist Township regarding Funding for Community Groups affected by pandemic [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
x)
Letter of Support from the Municipality of St.Charles regarding Reliable Access to Affordable Broadband [Distributed to Members of County Council November 6, 2020]
y)
Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation November 2020 Newsletter [Distributed to Members of County Council November 13, 2020]
z)
From the City of Belleville regarding resolution in opposition of Bill 218 regarding the MEA [Distributed to Members of County Council November 13, 2020]
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aa)
From the Municipality of Meaford regarding Resolution in opposition of Bill 218 regarding amendments to the MEA [Distributed to Members of County Council November 13, 2020]
ab)
From the Township of Amaranth asking Premiere Ford to rescind Bill 218 with respect to amendments to the MEA on ranked ballots [Distributed to Members of County Council November 13, 2020]
ac)
Letter of Support from the Township of East Garafraxa Regarding Assessment Methodologies for Aggregate Resource Properties [Distributed to Members of County Council November 13, 2020]
ad)
Southern Frontenac Community Services Q3 Reporting Summary for Transportation Services [Distributed to Members of County Council November 13, 2020]
ae)
Correspondence from Councillor Higgins regarding Strategy Corp Modernization and his input to consultant for County Council [Distributed to Members of County Council November 13, 2020]
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Other Business
a)
Request by the Regional Conservation Authorities
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Stimulus Funding Opportunities
Motion #: 168-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Be It Resolved That staff be directed to bring forward a report to the December Council meeting providing Council with options on how best to support the request by the Regional Conservation Authorities regarding upcoming stimulus funding opportunities of which the CAs have identified key projects which it is looking to County Council for endorsement, sponsorship, or as a financial partner;
And Further That the report include an outline of potential budget implications prior to final approval of the 2021 Budget. Carried
Motion #: 169-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
That the motion be amended to add the following additional clauses
And Further That staff be directed to contact the Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to have Schedule 6 removed from Bill 229 to allow for consultation with municipalities who are directly affected by the work of Conservation Authorities.
And Further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Eastern Ontario Wardens Causus.
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Carried
22
Public Question Period
23
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 170-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through c) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through c) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 171-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Resolved That by-laws a) through c) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed.
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Carried
By-Laws
a)
To establish a fees and fares schedule for the Frontenac-Howe Islander Ferry operation for the year 2021 [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0042]
b)
To authorize the execution of an agreement with the Verona District ATV Club [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0043]
c)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on November 18, 2020 [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0044]
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Adjournment
Motion #: 172-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
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That the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:43 a.m. Carried
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