Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: October 18, 2023 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL October 18, 2023
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, October 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Present:
Warden Ron Vandewal, Deputy Warden Fran Smith, Councillors Fred Fowler, Nicki Gowdy, Judy GreenwoodSpeers, Ray Leonard, Gerry Lichty, and Bill Saunders
Also Present:
County: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Gale Chevalier, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Susan Brant, Administrator-Fairmount Home Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resources Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes October 18, 2023 -9:30 AM
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
Motion #: 175-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden 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 September 20, 2023.
- The security of the property of the municipality or local board - as it relates to potential vulnerabilities of County property.
- 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 negotiations regarding funding agreements. Carried
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Motion #: 176-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting Carried
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held September 20, 2023
Motion #: 177-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held September 20, 2023 be adopted. Carried
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Delegations and/or Presentations
Proclamations
a)
GIS Day November 15, 2022
Motion #: 178-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Whereas Geography Awareness Week is November 13 – 17, 2023;
And Whereas International Geographic Information System (GIS) Day is November 15, 2023;
And Whereas Geography Awareness Week promotes GIS and geographic literacy;
And Whereas GIS is an important part of geography awareness;
And Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to expanding GIS awareness throughout the County in order to showcase real-world applications with GIS.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims November 15, 2023 as GIS Day in Frontenac County.
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Carried
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 179-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
Briefings
a)
Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health, KFL&A Public Health, presented to County Council, highlights of Public Health programs and services along with an overview of the its draft 2024 budget.
b)
Ms. Laura Carter, CEO/Chief Librarian, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, presented to County Council, highlights of the library programs and services along with an overview of the Library’s draft 2024 budget.
c)
Ms. Ruth Noordegraaf, and Mr. Mitch Grange, City of Kingston Housing and Social Services, presented to County Council, highlights of the Housing and Social Services programs along with an overview of the draft 2024 budget.
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d)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Unfinished Business
Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Motion #: 180-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
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)
Staff Briefing: Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, Ms. Susan Brant, Administrator, Fairmount Home and Chief Gale Chevalier, Director of Transportation Services briefed the Committee of Management of Fairmount Home with respect to the recommendations stemming from the adoption of the 2023-2026 County of Frontenac Strategic Plan as it relates to Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedics.
c)
2023-111
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Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Strategic Planning for Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedics – Council Working Session
Motion #: 181-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
That the Council of the County of Frontenac begin the implementation of Strategic Planning – Priority 3 for Fairmount Home by directing staff to investigate the implementation Option # 3, namely Modernize Current Site, Add 32 Beds (Total 160 Beds), as described in Report 2023-111.
Carried
Motion #: 182-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
That the motion be amended to insert Option 3, namely to Modernize Current Site, Add 32 Beds (Total 160 Beds) Carried
Motion #: 183-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Saunders
That the Committee of Management of Fairmount Home adjourn and revert back to Committee of the Whole Council.
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Carried
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2023-111 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Strategic Planning for Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedics – Council Working Session
Motion #: 184-23
Moved By:
Councillor Gowdy
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
That the Council of the County of Frontenac begin the implementation of Strategic Planning – Priority 3 for Frontenac Paramedics by directing staff to investigate the implementation Option # 4, namely to Pursue Partnership with the City of Kingston at Railway St. for a Central Book-On Station, as described in Report 2023-111. Carried
Motion #: 185-23
Moved By:
Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
That the motion be amended to insert Option 4, namely to Pursue Partnership with the City of Kingston at Railway St. for a Central Book-On Station. Carried
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b)
2023-110 Corporate Services Appointment of Financial Auditor
Motion #: 186-23
Moved By:
Councillor Fowler
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Recommendation:
That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept this Corporate Services - Finance Appointment of Auditor report;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the appointment of the audit firm KPMG LLP, as auditor for the financial reporting years of 2023 - 2027;
And Finally That a bylaw be introduced by the Clerk later in the meeting to confirm this appointment. Carried
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2023-112 Planning & Economic Development Final Approval – Hartington Subdivision – County File 10T-2013/002
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Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
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.
Motion #: 187-23
Moved By:
Councillor Lichty
Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
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:
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1.
2023-109 Planning and Economic Development Department Official Plan Amendment – County of Frontenac Official Plan – Communal
That the draft by-law, included as Attachment 1 to Report Number 2023-109, adopting Official Plan Amendment Number 3 to the County of Frontenac Official Plan, to recognize the use of communal water and wastewater services for new development across Frontenac County, be approved; and,
That the Official Plan of the County of Frontenac, as amended, be further amended as per the draft by-law in Attachment 1 to Report Number 2023-109, being Official Plan Amendment Number 3 for the County of Frontenac Official Plan.
2023-099 Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
The County of Frontenac Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee recommend to County Council the approval of the Planning and Economic Development 2024 – 2028 Business Plan; and
That the Director of Planning and Economic Development provide an overview to County Council as part of the 2024 budget deliberations as well as the Councils of the three municipalities which the department provides planning services. Carried
b)
Report of the Administration Committee
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[Specific appointment recommendations will be distributed under separate cover following the Administration Committee meeting on Monday, October 16th.]
Motion #: 188-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
That the Report received from the Administration Committee be received and adopted.
Report of the Administration Committee
The Administration Committee reports and recommends as follows:
Consideration of applications submitted for appointment to the Communal Services Technical Advisory Committee:
That Roy Huetl, Dan Hulton, Stephen Keeley, Jim McIntosh and Phil Tibble be appointed to the Communal Services Technical Advisory Committee. Carried
Return to Council
Motion #: 189-23
Moved By:
Councillor Leonard
Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler
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That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 190-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
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
a)
Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
Motion #: 191-23
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Lichty
Whereas, all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace;
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Whereas, municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse;
Whereas, several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils;
Whereas, these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments;
Whereas, municipal Codes of Conduct are helpful tools to set expectations of council member behaviour;
Whereas, municipal governments do not have the necessary tools to adequately enforce compliance with municipal Codes of Conduct;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac supports the call of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments;
And Further That the legislation encompass the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s recommendations for:
Updating municipal Codes of Conduct to account for workplace safety and harassment Creating a flexible administrative penalty regime, adapted to the local economic and financial circumstances of municipalities across Ontario Increasing training of municipal Integrity Commissioners to enhance consistency of investigations and recommendations across the province Allowing municipalities to apply to a member of the judiciary to remove a sitting member if recommended through the report of a municipal Integrity Commissioner Prohibit a member so removed from sitting for election in the term of removal and the subsequent term of office.
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Carried
Giving Notice of Motion
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From SPR Research Public Opinion regarding Bill 23 and Related Measures Affecting the Greenbelt and Housing [Distributed to Members of County Council September 22, 2023]
b)
From the City of Cambridge regarding a Resolution concerning School Bus Stop Arm Cameras [Distributed to Members of County Council September 22, 2023]
c)
From the City of Cambridge regarding a Resolution declaring Intimate Partner Violence and Epidemic [Distributed to Members of County Council September 22, 2023]
d)
From AMO regarding Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official Training [Distributed to Members of County Council September 29, 2023]
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e)
From Northumberland County regarding a Resolution Supporting Highway Traffic Act Amendments [Distributed to Members of County Council September 29, 2023]
f)
From the City of Quinte West regarding a resolution on Chronic Pain Treatment [Distributed to Members of County Council September 29, 2023]
g)
From the Town of Aurora regarding a Resolution on Councils Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers [Distributed to Members of County Council September 29, 2023]
h)
From the Town of Aurora regarding a Resolution on Gender-Based Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic [Distributed to Members of County Council September 29, 2023]
i)
From the Town of Midland regarding a resolution concerning Catch and Release Justice in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council September 29, 2023]
j)
From the Town of Perry sound regarding a resolution to apply regulations to short-term rental digital platforms [Distributed to Members of County Council September 29, 2023]
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k)
From the County of Brant regarding a resolution in support of for Guaranteed Livable Income Program [Distributed to Members of County Council October 6, 2023]
l)
From the Town of Wasaga Beach regarding a resolution calling for a Provincial Task Force on illegal Car Rallies [Distributed to Members of County Council October 6, 2023]
m)
From the City of Burlington regarding a resolution on Provincial legislation for third-party short-term rental companies [Distributed to Members of County Council October 13, 2023]
n)
From the Town of Cobourg regarding a resolution on illegal land use enforcement [Distributed to Members of County Council October 13, 2023]
o)
From the Township of Howick regarding a Resolution in Support of Catch and Release Justice in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council October 13, 2023]
Other Business
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
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a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 192-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
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 #: 193-23
Moved By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That by-laws a) through c) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To Amend the County of Frontenac Official Plan (Amendment Number 3, Communal Services) [Proposed By-law No. 2023-044]
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b)
To appoint a Municipal Auditor [Proposed By-law No. 2023-045]
c)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on October 18, 2023 [Proposed By-law No. 2023-046]
Adjournment
Motion #: 194-23
Moved By:
Councillor Saunders
Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 12:26 p.m. Carried
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