Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: February 19, 2020 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL February 19, 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, February 19, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Present:
Warden Ron Higgins, Deputy Warden Fran Smith, Councillors Ron Vandewal, Denis Doyle, Bruce Higgs, Bill MacDonald, Gerry Martin and Alan Revill
Also Present:
County: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Paul Charbonneau, 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
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes February 19, 2020 -9:30 AM
1
Call to Order
2
Closed Session
3
Approval of Addendum
4
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held January 15, 2020
Motion #: 25-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 15, 2020 be adopted. Carried
6
Deputations and/or Presentations
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7
Proclamations
a)
2020 International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
Motion #: 26-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Whereas the World Health Organization designated 2020 – the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth – as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife; and,
Whereas nurses are leaders and part of a strong multi-disciplinary health care team at Fairmount Home; and,
Whereas nurses are part of our local community and shape and deliver effective interventions to meet the needs of our residents, families and communities;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims 2020 as International Year of the Nurse and Midwife in Frontenac County. Carried
8
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 27-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
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That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
9
Briefings
a)
Ms. Susan Brant, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer will provide Council with the monthly CAO briefing.
10
Unfinished Business
11
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
Consultant Briefing: Mr. Jamie Cook, Watson and Associates, will provide County Council with a briefing on the Population, Housing and Employment Projection Study. [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, Clause b)]
b)
2020-019 Planning and Economic Development Population, Housing and Employment Projection Study
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Motion #: 28-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Recommendation
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive and endorse the Population, Housing and Employment Projections Study dated January 20, 2020;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct staff to:
- Present an overview of the population, housing and employment forecasts and projections to each of the four Township Councils in the first quarter of 2020; and
- To amend the County of Frontenac Official Plan to recognize the updated population allocation applied across the County as part of the forthcoming County Official Plan update to commence in 2021. Carried
c)
2020-014 Corporate Services Authorization to enter into an Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) for the Rural Economic Development Program (RED) funding – “Open for Business South Frontenac: Streamlining Development Approvals for Rural Economic Growth”
Motion #: 29-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Recommendation
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Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Authorization to enter into an Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) for the Rural Economic Development Program (RED) funding – “Open for Business South Frontenac: Streamlining Development Approvals for Rural Economic Growth” report for information;
And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a Contribution Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Township of South Frontenac for the Rural Economic Development Program (RED) funding – “Open for Business South Frontenac: Streamlining Development Approvals for Rural Economic Growth”. Carried
d)
2020-015 Corporate Services 2019 Frontenac Howe Islander Petition for Subsidy
Motion #: 30-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Warden Smith
Recommendation
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept the Corporate Services – 2019 Frontenac Howe Islander Ferry Petition for Subsidy report;
And FurtherThatCouncil authorize the Clerk to petition the Ministry of Transportation for $912,820.41. Carried
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e)
2020-016 Corporate Services Amendments to By-law 2019-0039 to declare lands Surplus for the purpose of transferring portions of the K&P Trail to the Township of South Frontenac to aid the Township’s development of affordable seniors’ housing
Motion #: 31-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Recommendation
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept the Corporate Services – Amendments to By-law 2019-0039 to declare lands Surplus for the purpose of transferring portions of the K&P Trail to the Township of South Frontenac to aid the Township’s development of affordable seniors’ housing report;
And Further That the Clerk be authorized to bring forward a by-law later in the meeting to amend by-law 2019-0039 by deleting all reference to:
lands legally described as Portland CON 1 PT Lots 1 and; 2 CON 2 PT Lots 2 AND 3 CON; 3 PT Lots 3 and 4 CON 4 PT; Lots 3 TO 7 CON 5 PT Lots 7; and 8 CON 6 PT Lot 7 CON 7;
and replacing with:
lands legally described as Portland Con 11 PT Lots 9 And 10, PIN #: 361460591 being Verona Street.
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Carried
f)
2020-017 Fairmount Home Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) Schedule E - Form of Compliance Declaration
Motion #: 32-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Warden Smith
Recommendation
Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home LongTerm Care Home Service Accountability Agreement – Schedule E – Form of Compliance Declaration Report;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct the Clerk to sign the Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement Schedule E – Form of Compliance Declaration and return to the Local Health Integration Network as required under the Local Health System Integration Act. Carried
g)
2020-021 Fairmount Home Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) Amending Agreement
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Motion #: 33-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Recommendation
Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac received the Fairmount Home – Long-Term Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (LSAA) Amending Agreement for approval;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the LSAA Amending Agreement and return to the Local Health Integration Network as required by the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and Ontario Health. Carried
h)
2020-022 Planning and Economic Development Request to the Township of Central Frontenac for the conveyance of lands occupied by the Frontenac K&P Trail
Motion #: 34-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
Recommendation
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Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct staff to submit a request to the Township of Central Frontenac to convey Township owned lands occupied by the Frontenac K&P Trail to the County of Frontenac as described in this report. Carried
i)
2020-023 Planning and Economic Development Support for Sharbot Lake Downtown Revitalization Project (RED Grant)
Motion #: 35-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Warden Smith
Recommendation
Be It Resolved that the Council of the County of Frontenac support the Township of Central Frontenac in the completion of an application to the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program for the purpose of conducting a Downtown Revitalization Program in the Village of Sharbot Lake;
And further that the Council of the County of Frontenac agree to serve as co-applicant the project, sharing responsibility for project implementation;
And further that Council allocate $2,000 from the Community Development Reserve towards the Downtown Revitalization project should the said application be successful;
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And further that the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario should the said application be successful. Carried
j)
2020-024 Corporate Services Authorization for the use of the Municipal Modernization Fund for County costs associated with the Joint Service Delivery Review with the County’s Member Municipalities
Motion #: 36-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Recommendation
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive for information the Corporate Services – Authorization for the use of the Municipal Modernization Fund for County costs associated with the Joint Service Delivery Review with the County’s Member Municipalities;
And Further That staff be authorized to expense the additional $11,000 for the County’s share of the Joint Service Delivery Review project with Member Municipalities from the County’s Municipal Modernization Fund. Carried
12
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
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a)
2020-013 Corporate Services Southern Frontenac Community Services and Rural Frontenac Community Services Year End Transportation Statistical Reports
b)
2020-018 Fairmount Home Quarterly Update Activity Report
c)
2020-020 Corporate Services Updated Financial Implications regarding – Complaint Filed against a Member of Council
13
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
a)
Emergency and Transportation Services - Councillor Higgs
b)
Long Term Care (Fairmount Home) - Councillor Martin
c)
Corporate Services - Councillor MacDonald
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d)
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Planning and Economic Development - Councillor Revill
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
15
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
a)
Report of the Community Development Advisory Committee
Motion #: 37-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
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That the Report received from the Community Development Advisory Committee be received and adopted.
Report of the Community Development Advisory Committee
The Community Development Advisory Committee reports and recommends as follows:
2020-012 Community Development Advisory Committee The Royal Winter Fair
Be It Resolved That the County of Frontenac participate in the Royal Winter Fair’s 2020 Spotlight on Local, pending the availability of free exhibition space and the interest of Frontenac Ambassadors. Carried
16
Return to Council
Motion #: 38-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Warden Smith
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
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17
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 39-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
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)
Increase in Councillor Per Diems when attending Conferences, training and Workshops
Motion #: 40-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Whereas attendance at conferences, such as AMO, ROMA and FCM provide a valuable opportunity for elected officials to connect with municipal colleagues from across Ontario as well as receive presentations from expert keynote speakers, attend concurrent educational sessions, meet political leaders, and gain access to Provincial Ministers; and,
Whereas attendance at conferences require Councillors to be away from their families and take time off from their regular employment, in many cases without pay; and,
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Whereas Councillors are provided with a $4,000 annual expense account to cover expenses such as the cost of attendance at conferences, including a daily per diem; and,
Whereas By-law 2018-0032 limits the daily per diem for members of Council to $150 per meeting day, which in many cases does not cover the cost of lost wages to attend conferences;
Therefore Be It Resolved That By-law 2018-0032 be amended to add to Schedule A, section 1 a clause d) that being:
d) A per diem of $250 may be claimed by members of Council against their annual expense account when attending conferences, training and workshops. Carried
b)
Resolution of Support for Conservation Authorities
Motion #: 41-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Whereas the County of Frontenac has been well served by Quinte Conservation, Cataraqui Conservation, Rideau Valley Conservation and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities;
And Whereas we value the efforts of the Conservation Authorities to monitor floods, to manage Source Water Protection and to ensure the integrity of the watersheds within our County and conserve our natural environment;
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And Whereas the province of Ontario is currently reviewing the mandate and operations of conservation authorities;
And Whereas Conservation Authorities provide essential services to municipalities in their watersheds;
And Whereas smaller municipalities do not have the capacity or the financial resources to employ staff with the technical expertise that conservation authorities provide;
Therefore Be It Resolved That The County of Frontenac encourages the province to continue to support the principle of planning on a watershed basis in the ongoing review and prioritize the allocation of adequate funding to support the core mandate of conservation authorities;
And Further That the provincial government will maintain and not diminish the core mandate of Conservation Authorities;
And Further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Honourable John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Conservation Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario municipalities. Carried
19
Giving Notice of Motion
20
Communications
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That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
Letter from the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) Regarding Rising Flooding Level across Eastern Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council January 17, 2020]
b)
Email from Joy Vileneuve, Citizen Regarding Funding for Frontenac Transportation [Distributed to Members of County Council January 17, 2020]
c)
Email from Kevin Farrell, Manager of Continuous Improvement, providing Council with a Planning Applications - Process Improvement Update, as requested at the January 15 County Council Meeting [Distributed to Members of County Council January 22, 2020]
d)
Notice of Kingston Dock Design and Construction Report [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2020]
e)
Letter from the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Regarding the Elected Chair and Vice Chair [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2020]
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f)
Invitation from University Hospitals Kingston Foundation - Circle of Care Luncheon - Monday, March 2, 2020 [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2020]
g)
Email from Strathroy-Caradoc Regarding Watershed Management Programs [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
h)
Email from The Town of Orangeville Regarding Environmental Awareness and Action [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
i)
From SFCSC providing a copy of Reporting Summary for Transportation Services Q4 [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
j)
From the City of Sarnia providing resolution regarding Ontario Power Generations Deep Geologic Repository Project [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
k)
From the Ontario Farmland Trust regarding invitation to the 2020 Farmland Forum [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
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l)
Letter from the Town of Collingwood Regarding Conservation Authorities [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
m)
Letter from the Corporate of the Township of Madoc Regarding Joint and Several Liability Consultation – Town of Amherstburg Support [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
n)
Letter from Rainy River District Municipal Association Office of the Secretary-Treasurer Regarding Resolution to Address Fair and Equitable Property Taxation Revenue on Railway Right-of Ways Collected by Municipalities in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
o)
Letter from the Town of Collingwood Regarding Conservation Authorities [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2020]
p)
Email from AMO Association of Municipalities Ontario Regarding the dates and times of regional roundtable discussion regarding the recomposition of OPP Detachment Boards [Distributed to Members of County Council February 7, 2020]
q)
Letter from KFL&A Public Health Regarding 2020 Ontario Budget Consultation [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
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r)
From The County regarding resolution in support of Bill 156 Safety on Family Farms [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
s)
From the Municipality of Chatham Kent regarding resolution supporting Bill 156 Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
t)
From the Municipality of Chatham Kent regarding resolution supporting the Role of Conservation Authorities [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
u)
From the Township of South Glengarry regarding Resolution In Support of Bill 156 [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
v)
From the Township of Wellington North to the Hon. Ernie Hardeman regarding support of Bill 156 [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
w)
From the Village of Merrickville-Wolford to Premier Doug Ford regarding resolution on Provincially Significant Wetlands [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
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x)
Resolution from The County regarding support for Quinte Conservation Authority [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
y)
Resolution from The County regarding support for Review of Regulations on Consumer Packaging on Single Use Wipes [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
z)
Resolution from the Township of North Frontenac regarding ANSI’s and the County Official Plan Review [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2020]
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Other Business
22
Public Question Period
23
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 42-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
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Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through f) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through f) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 43-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Resolved That by-laws a) through f) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) for the Rural Economic Development Program (RED) Funding – “Open for Business South Frontenac: Streamlining Development Approvals for Rural Economic Growth”. [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0008]
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b)
To amend By-law No. 2019-0039 (to declare lands Surplus for the purpose of transferring portions of the K&P Trail to the Township of South Frontenac to aid the Township’s development of affordable senior’s housing) [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0009]
c)
To authorize the execution of an Amending Agreement with the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0010]
d)
To authorize the execution of an Amending Agreement with the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0010]
e)
Toauthorize the execution of an Agreement with Province of Ontario should the application to the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program for the purpose of conducting a Downtown Revitalization Program in the Village of Sharbot Lake be successful [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0011]
f)
To Confirm all Actions and Proceedings of County Council on February 19, 2020 [Proposed By-law No. 2020-0012]
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Adjournment
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Motion #: 44-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
That the meeting hereby adjourn at Carried
Ron Vandewal, Warden
Jannette Amini, Clerk
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