Body: Council Type: Agenda Meeting: Regular Date: February 19, 2025 Collection: Council Agendas Municipality: Frontenac County
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Frontenac County Council Meeting Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. Council Chamber, County of Frontenac Administration Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, ON https://youtube.com/live/WS3YNe0hS-U?feature=share
Agenda Page 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 Approval of Addendum Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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Adoption of Minutes a) Minutes of Meeting held January 15, 2025 Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 15, 2025 be adopted. Minutes of Meeting held January 15, 2025 Delegations and/or Presentations Proclamations a) Therapeutic Recreation Month February, 2025 Whereas Therapeutic Recreation is a collaborative and purposeful process facilitated by trained professionals offering recreation and
Page leisure assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation to achieve individual goals; And Whereas Therapeutic Recreation supports the development of strengths while addressing social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive needs; And Whereas Therapeutic Recreation is provided by trained professionals who work with individuals including older adults in clinical and/or community settings, such as Long-Term Care Homes including Fairmount Home; And Whereas the benefits of Therapeutic Recreation include a decrease in responsive behaviours, loneliness, boredom and depression, and improvements in overall Quality of Life and Wellbeing and cognitive abilities; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims the month of February as Therapeutic Recreation Month, with the theme of " Unlocking Potential " to showcase the many roles that Therapeutic Recreation play in a patient’s health-care journey. Move into Committee of the Whole a) That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair.
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Briefings a) Mr. Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing. CAO Monthly Report
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b)
Warden Lichty will brief the Committee of the Whole with an EOWC update regarding its discussion on the potential impact of tariffs and the Canada/US relations. EOWC Resolution supporting Canadian and Ontario Governments Negotiations with the United States Government on Trade Tariffs
Unfinished Business Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer All items listed on the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer shall be the subject of one motion. Any member may ask for any item(s) included in the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer to be
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Page separated from that motion, whereupon the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer without the separated item(s) shall be put and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter. a) That Council consent to the approval of Reports a) through c) the are considered routine items
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Consent Reports a) 2025-014 Corporate Services 2024 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee Recommendation: Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – 2024 Year End Report on the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee report; And Further That a copy of the 2024 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee be posted to the County of Frontenac Website. 2024 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee Appendix A Emergency Management Annual Review and Report to Council
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b)
2025-018 Corporate Services 2024 Frontenac Howe Islander Petition for Subsidy Recommendation: Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept the Corporate Services –2024 Frontenac Howe Islander Ferry Petition for Subsidy report; And FurtherThatCouncil authorize the Clerk to petition the Ministry of Transportation for $1,241,238. 2024 Frontenac Howe Islander Petition for Subsidy
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c)
2025-020 Emergency and Transportation Services Transfer from Frontenac Paramedics Equipment Reserve for Purchase of Replacement Ambulances Recommendation:
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Page Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Emergency and Transportation Services –Transfer from Frontenac Paramedic’s Equipment Reserve for Purchase of Replacement Ambulances report; And Further That Council approve the transfer of up to $425,000 to be used in the 2025 budget year for the purchase of 4 new ambulances and 2 remounted ambulances as part of our normal replacement cycle Transfer from Frontenac Paramedics Equipment Reserve for Purchase of Replacement Ambulances Committee of Management of Fairmount Home a) That Committee of the Whole Council adjourn and meet as Committee of Management of Fairmount Home, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. 57 - 58
b)
2025-013 Fairmount Home – Q4 Quarterly Update Report This report is for information purposes only. Q4 Quarterly Update Report
c)
That the Committee of Management of Fairmount Home adjourn and revert back to Committee of the Whole Council.
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Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer a) Staff Briefing: Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer, will brief the Committee of the Whole with respect to Open Farm Days. Open Farm Days Briefing
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b)
2025-016 Planning and Economic Development Open Farm Days Follow Up 2024 and Open Farms 2025 Recommendation: Be it Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Planning and Economic Development – Open Farm Days Follow up 2024 and Open Farms 2025 report; And Further That the County proceed with the direction and actions related to Open Farms outlined in Report 2025-016 Open Farm Days Follow Up 2024 and Open Farms 2025
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c)
2025-017 K&P Trail
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Page Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with the Township of North Frontenac Recommendation: Be It Resolved That County Council receives Report 2025-017 K&P Trail – Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with the Township of North Frontenac And Further That County Council endorses the proposed joint application to the Federal Active Transportation Fund for the construction of the multi-use pathway in Snow Road Station; And Further That County staff be authorized to collaborate with relevant municipal and community partners to prepare and submit the application prior to the February 26 deadline; And Further That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Government of Canada should the joint application to the Active Transportation Fund be successful. Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with the Township of North Frontenac 81 - 88
d)
2025-019 K&P Trail Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development Recommendation: Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac receives report 2025-019 K&P Trail – Land Acquisition Policy for Trail Oriented Development; And Further That the Land Acquisition Policy for Trail Oriented Development, attached as Appendix A to this report, be incorporated into The Frontenac K&P Trail Management Plan; And Further That any outstanding offers to donate land for trailoriented development be presented to County Council for review; And Further That a corporate-wide policy for land acquisition be developed and presented to the Governance Committee for review by the end of 2025. Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development Appendix A Trail Oriented Land Acquisition Policy
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e)
2025-021 Corporate Services Correction to Property Title of Former County lands in the Former Pittsburgh Township, now City of Kingston Recommendation: Be It Resolved That that in accordance with By-law Number 17-1995, the Council of the County of Frontenac pass a by-law to declare lands identified in the deed dated October 28, 1944 between Norman Wesley Morrison and Isabelle Florence Morrison and the County of Frontenac, surplus for the purpose of correcting a property title error of a former County Road in the former Pittsburgh Township, now forming part of the City of Kingston specifically: All singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the Township of Pittsburgh, in the County of Frontenac and being part of Lot TWENTY ONE in the FOURTH Concession of the said Township, COMMENCING at the North West angle of Lot Twenty One, thence Southerly along the limits between Lots Twenty One and Twenty, nine feet, thence Easterly along the line of a newly constructed fence which is distant thirty tree feet from the centre line of the travelled road, a distance of forty rods, thence North nine feet, thence Westerly along the line of the old fence [indistinguishable] the Southerly limit of the said road forty rods [indistinguishable] to the point of commencement. And Further That Section 3 (a) of By-law 17-1995 requiring notice to the public be waived and that the by-law receive all three readings; And Further That theWarden and clerk be authorized to execute a quit claim deed and/or any other documentation reasonably requested or recommended by the County solicitor in favor of the City of Kingston for the subject lands. Correction to Property Title of Former County lands in the Former Pittsburgh Township, now City of Kingston Appendix A PIN Map - 36302-0021
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f)
2025-022 Corporate Services Transfer of Deeded Lands to the County of Frontenac in the former Portland Township to the Township of South Frontenac Recommendation: Be It Resolved That in accordance with By-law Number 17-1995, the Council of the County of Frontenac pass a by-law to declare lands
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Page legally descripted as Part Lot 10, Concession 8, geographic township of Portland, being Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1, surplus in favour of the Township of South Frontenac; And Further That Section 3(a) of By-law 17-1995 requiring notice to the public be waived and that the by-law receive all three readings; And Further That Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation confirming that the County of Frontenac has no interest in lands legally described as Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1 reasonably requested or recommended by the County solicitor. Transfer of Deeded Lands to the County of Frontenac in the former Portland Township to the Township of South Frontenac Appendix A Draft R-Plan(121177647.1) 96 - 105
g)
2025-024 Planning and Economic Development Authorization to permit the CAO to sign a Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form for the purpose of exploring the feasibility of rehabilitating a former aggregate pit located on a County owned property through the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties Program. Recommendation: Be It ResolvedThat the Council of the County of Frontenac receive report number 2025-024 “To permit the CAO to sign a Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form for the purpose of exploring the feasibility of rehabilitating a former aggregate pit located on a County owned property through the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties Program”; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the CAO to sign the Land Acknowledgement and Release Form to enter into a non-binding agreement with The Ontario Aggregates Resources Corporation to explore rehabilitation options for the former aggregate pit located at 15405 Road 509, Township of North Frontenac. Authorization to permit the CAO to sign a Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form for the purpose of exploring the feasibility of rehabilitating a former aggregate pit located on a County owned property through the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties Program. Attachment 1 - Letter from The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation Attachment 2 - Landowner Acknowledgement Form for TOARC Attachment 3 - 15405 Road 509 Key Map
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Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer a) 2025-015 Corporate Services 2024 Annual Report on Delegation of Authority 2024 Annual Report on Delegation of Authority
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b)
2025-023 Emergency and Transportation Services Information Report on Offload Delays Information Report on Offload Delays
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Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council a) Report of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee That the Report received from the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee be received and adopted. Report of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee The Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee reports and recommends as follows:
- 2025-008 Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Accessibility Status Report Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Annual Accessibility Status Report, attached to this report as Appendix A; And Further That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 91/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards section 4(3), that a copy of this Annual Accessibility Status Report be posted to the County of Frontenac Website; And Further That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 91/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards section 4(3.1) and (3.2), that a copy of this Annual Accessibility Status Report be forwarded to the Frontenac Lower Tiers for posting on their respective websites. Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee Report to Council Minutes of the January 27, 2025 Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
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Page Return to Council a) That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council a) That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given a) Support for the Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program Moved by: Councillor Greenwood-Speers Seconded by: Councillor Gowdy Whereas official statistics from the Government of Ontario confirm that rural roads are inherently more dangerous than other roads; and, Whereas despite only having 17% of the population, 55% of the road fatalities occur on rural roads; and, Whereas rural, northern, and remote municipalities are fiscally strained by maintaining extensive road networks on a smaller tax base; and, Whereas preventing crashes reduces the burden on Ontario’s already strained rural strained health care system; and, Whereas roadway collisions and associated lawsuits are significant factors in runaway municipal insurance premiums. Preventing crashes can have a significant impact in improving municipal risk profiles; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac requests that the Government of Ontario take action to implement the rural road safety program that Good Roads has committed to lead. It will allow Ontario’s rural municipalities to make the critical investments needed to reduce the high number of people being killed and seriously injured on Ontario’s rural roads; And Further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, the Hon. King Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, the Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, the Hon. Trevor Jones, Associate Minister of Emergency
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Page Preparedness and Response, and the Hon. Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, and Good Roads; And Further That this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario requesting their support. b)
Motion to Oppose Provincial Legislation on Cycling Lanes Moved by: Councillor Greenwood-Speers Seconded by: Councillor Gowdy Whereas the Government of Ontario has announced legislation requiring provincial approval for new cycling lanes; and, Whereas this legislation would compel municipalities to demonstrate that proposed cycling lanes will not negatively impact vehicle traffic; and, Whereas cycling infrastructure is crucial for environmental transportation, road safety, and public health, and provincial oversight in this matter represents an unwarranted intrusion into municipal authority; and, Whereas the Town of Aylmer is evolving an active transportation plan to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure; and, Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has strongly criticized this proposed legislation as a “significant overreach” into municipal jurisdiction; and, Whereas Amo has stated that none of its 444 member municipalities were consulted or shown evidence justifying the province’s proposed veto power over new bike lanes; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
- The County of Frontenac strongly opposes the proposed provincial legislation governing bicycle lanes and affirms its support for maintaining municipal jurisdiction over cycling infrastructure decisions.
- The County of Frontenac endorses AMO’s position that municipalities are better positioned than the Ministry of Transportation to make decisions about local transportation matters based on local knowledge and community input.
- The County of Frontenac calls on the Government of Ontario to withdraw the proposed legislation and respect the established authority of municipalities to make informed decisions about local transportation needs, including the implementation of cycling
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Page lanes. 4. The County of Frontenac reaffirms its commitment to its transportation plan and the continued development of safe, environmentally friendly, efficient cycling infrastructure for the benefit of all residents. 5. The Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, John Jordan, MPP Lanark-FrontenacKingston, Ted Hsu, MPP Kingston and the Islands, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (amo@amo.on.ca) and all Municipalities in Ontario. 6. The County of Frontenac calls upon municipalities across Ontario to adopt similar resolutions in defense of local decision- making authority and sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly transportation planning. Giving Notice of Motion Communications That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed: a) From the Municipality of South Huron regarding a Resolution subsidies to the aggregate sector [Distributed to Members of County Council January 17, 2025] b)
From the City of Peterborough regarding a Resolution concerning Bill 242 Safer Municipalities Act [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
c)
From the Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding a Resolution on a Rural Road Safety Program [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
d)
From the Municipality of St. Charles regarding a Resolution on the Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
e)
From the Town of Kearney regarding a Resolution declaring Toronto a Paid Plasma-Free Zone [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
f)
From the Town of Kearney regarding a Resolution on a Rural Road Safety Program [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
g)
From the Town of Kearney regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
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Page h)
From the Town of Pelham regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
i)
From the Township of South Stormont regarding a Resolution on a Rural Road Safety Program [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
j)
From the Township of Woolwich regarding a Resolution concerning Election Advocacy and Preparation [Distributed to Members of County Council January 24, 2025]
k)
From the Municipality of Dysart et al regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2025]
l)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2025]
m)
From the Town of Perth regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2025]
n)
From the Township of Limerick regarding a Resolution on the Deposit Return Program [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2025]
o)
From the Township of Limerick regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 31, 2025]
p)
From the County of Peterborough regarding a Resolution on proposed US tariffs on Canadian Goods [Distributed to Members of County Council February 7, 2025]
q)
Food Policy Council of KFL&A 2025 Newsletter Volume 1 [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2025]
r)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding a Resolution on Provincial Election Health Care Advocacy [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2025]
s)
From the Town of Lincoln regarding a Resolution on the redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2025]
t)
From the Township of Uxbridge regarding a resolution on a Buy Canadian Policy [Distributed to Members of County Council February 14, 2025]
Other Business
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Page By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law a) First and Second Reading Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through e) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through e) be read a first and second time. b)
Third Reading Resolved That by-laws a) through e) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed.
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By-Laws a) To authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Government of Canada should the joint application to the Active Transportation Fund be successful [Proposed By-law No. 2025-007] To authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Government of Canada should the joint application to the Active Transportation Fund be successful
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b)
To adopt a Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development [Proposed By-law No. 2025-008] To adopt a Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development
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c)
To declare lands identified in the deed dated October 28, 1944 between Norman Wesley Morrison and Isabelle Florence Morrison and the County of Frontenac surplus for the purpose of correcting a property title error of a former County Road in the former Pittsburgh Township, now forming part of the City of Kingston. [Proposed By-law No. 2025-009] To declare lands identified in the deed dated October 28, 1944 between Norman Wesley Morrison and Isabelle Florence Morrison and the County of Frontenac surplus for the purpose of correcting a property title error of a former County Road in the former Pittsburgh Township, now forming part of the City of Kingston.
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d)
To declare lands legally descripted as Part Lot 10, Concession 8, geographic township of Portland, being Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1, surplus in favour of the Township of South Frontenac [Proposed By-law No. 2025-010] To declare lands legally descripted as Part Lot 10, Concession 8, geographic township of Portland, being Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1, surplus in favour of the
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Page Township of South Frontenac 125 - 126
e)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on February 19, 2025 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-011] To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on February 19, 2025
Adjournment
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council January 15, 2025 A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac was held in the Council Chamber of the County Administration Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:00 am. There was a “Closed Meeting” of the Committee of the Whole from 9:00 am to 9:11 a.m. with regular business commencing at 9:30 am. Roll Call Present:
Warden Gerry Lichty, Deputy Warden Bill Saunders, Councillors Fred Fowler, Nicki Gowdy, Judy GreenwoodSpeers, Ray Leonard, Fran Smith, and Ron Vandewal
Also Present:
County: Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer Marc Goudie, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Brieanna McEathron, Deputy Clerk Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resources Susan Brant, Administrator-Fairmount Home
Also Present Electronically 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.
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Closed Session Motion #: 38-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Smith Councillor Vandewal
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 December 18, 2024
- Labour relations or employee negotiations; as it relates to the Labour Relations Strategy with CUPE 2290 Carried Motion #: 39-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Fowler Councillor Leonard
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 There were none. Adoption of Minutes a)
Minutes of Meeting held December 18, 2024
Motion #: 40-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Saunders Councillor Gowdy
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held December 18, 2024, be adopted. Carried Delegations and/or Presentations Proclamations
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes January 15, 2025
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Move into Committee of the Whole Motion #: 41-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers Councillor Smith
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried Briefings a)
Mr. Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing. Unfinished Business Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
All items listed on the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer shall be the subject of one motion. Any member may ask for any item(s) included in the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer to be separated from that motion, whereupon the Consent Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer without the separated item(s) shall be put and the separated item(s) shall be considered immediately thereafter. Motion #: 42-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal Councillor Fowler
That Council consent to the approval of Reports a) through c) the are considered routine items Carried Consent Reports a)
2025-002 Corporate Services 2025 User Fees and Charges By-Law
Resolved That County Council receive the Corporate Services – 2025 User Fees and Charges By-Law report; And Further That Council pass a by-law later in the meeting to Impose User Fees and Charges for Services and rescind By-law 2023-007 being a By-law to Impose User Fees and Charges for Services. Carried Regular Meeting of Council Minutes January 15, 2025
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b)
2025-003 Corporate Services Setting of the 2026 County Budget Deliberations and Solicitation of Public Input
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Setting of the 2026 County Budget Deliberations and Solicitation of Public Input report for information; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac confirm the following dates for 2026 Budget Deliberations:
August 18 – September 5, 2025
2026 Frontenac County Budget project open on engagefrontenac.ca for public engagement
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Public Meeting – Presentations and/or funding requests for consideration in 2026 budget
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – Full Day
Council Presentation –2026 Business Plans & Project Proposals Detailed Budget Presentation
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – Full Day
Council Presentation – 2026 Business Plans & Project Proposals Detailed Budget Presentation Carried
c)
2025-004 Corporate Services 2025 Temporary Borrowing By-Law
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept the Corporate Services – Finance - 2025 Temporary Borrowing By-Law report; And Further That the Clerk be directed to introduce a by-law later in the meeting to authorize current borrowings from time to time during 2025. Carried Committee of Management of Fairmount Home
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes January 15, 2025
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Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer a)
2024-119 K&P Trail Requirement for all motorized off-road trail users to hold a membership with an authorized partner organization *Note: This item was postponed at the November 20, 2024 County Council meeting pending staff investigate and report back to Council the possibility of the County issuing permits as well as including an EOTA agreement and the price of user fees. [See Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause a)]
Motion #: 43-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard Councillor Gowdy
Be It Resolved That staff be directed to amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 as follows: That Section 7 – Regulations regarding motorized vehicle use on the K&P Trail be amended to add a new 7.3 as follows: 7.3
No person shall permit any motorized vehicle noted in Section 5 i and ii, to enter upon or utilize the Trail unless that person is registered with an authorized partner organization as noted in Schedule 2;
That Section 7 be re-numbered accordingly; That a new Schedule 2, Authorized Partner Organizations be added, to include the Frontenac ATV Club, the L&A Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club, and the Snow Road Snowmobile Club and the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance. And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to complete a revised memorandum of understanding with the Frontenac ATV Club for non-exclusive use of the K&P Trail that outlines the following:
- The requirement for all motorized trail users to be licensed and insured.
- The 2025 minimum contribution commitment of $15,000 towards trail maintenance.
- The requirement for all motorized off-road recreational vehicles using the K&P Trail to have proof of membership, such as a permit or pass, with the Frontenac ATV Club or with another authorized partner organization. And Further That staff present a Memorandum of Understanding to, and if successful, that the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with, the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) for non-exclusive use of the K&P Trail that outlines the following:
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes January 15, 2025
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1. The requirement for all motorized trail users to be licensed and insured. 2. The 2025 minimum contribution commitment of $15,000 towards trail maintenance. 3. The requirement for all motorized off-road recreational vehicles using the K&P Trail to have proof of membership, such as a permit or pass, with the EOTA or with another authorized partner organization. And Further That the K&P Trail Management Plan be updated to reflect the changes outlined in this report. Carried b)
2025-005 K&P Trail Partnership Agreement with North Frontenac Township for use of Township owned property Motion #: 44-25 Moved By: Councillor Greenwood-Speers Seconded By: Councillor Smith Be It Resolved That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign the partnership agreement with the Township of North Frontenac, if the following conditions are met:
- That clause 8 be removed from the agreement.
- That, as previously agreed, the transfer of parcels at the following locations be completed prior to signing of the partnership agreement:
- PIN 36209-0012
- PIN 36209-0030
- PIN 36209-0231 Carried Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer a)
2025-006 K&P Trail Follow up to “Made in Frontenac” Trail Pass Feasibility for Motorized Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council Return to Council
Motion #: 45-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal Councillor Fowler
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council. Carried
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes January 15, 2025
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Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council Motion #: 46-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Leonard Deputy Warden Saunders
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)
Motion to support increasing the maximum annual Tile Drain Loan Limit to a minimum of $250,000
Motion #: 47-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Greenwood-Speers Councillor Gowdy
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby support the motion from the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe requesting that the Province, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, consider increasing the maximum annual Tile Drain Loan Limit to a minimum of $250,000; and, And Further That Council a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), and all Ontario municipalities. Carried Giving Notice of Motion Councillor Greenwood-Speers advised that she will bring the following motions to the next Council Meeting:
- Motion to support the City of Stratford motion regarding the establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program (Communications r))
- Motion to support the Town of Aylmer motion to Oppose Provincial Legislation on Cycling Lanes (Communications y)) Communications That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed: a)
From Huron County regarding and Advocacy Letter to the Solicitor General on Court Security [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024]
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes January 15, 2025
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b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) m) n) o) p) q)
From the City of Belleville regarding a Resolution regarding local municipal policing costs [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the City of Guelph regarding a Resolution on Fees for Use of Municipal Property by Natural Gas Distributors [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution on Fees for Use of Municipal Property by Natural Gas Distributors [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution supporting City of Toronto resolution respecting Local Democracy and Cities [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding announcement of investments homelessness to help encampments [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Municipality of Port Hope regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Town of Stouffville regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Township of King regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Township of Pelee regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Township of Puslinch regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Township of Puslinch regarding a Resolution subsidies to the aggregate sector [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Township of Scugog regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Township of Stone Mills regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From the Township of Uxbridge regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Property Sale GST [Distributed to Members of County Council December 20, 2024] From Northumberland County regarding a Resolution to Support Protection of Agricultural Lands and Sustainable Development [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025]
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r) s) t) u) v) w) x) y) z) aa) ab) ac) ad) ae)
From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution on the Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution on the Ontario Deposit Return Program [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the City of Stratford regarding a Resolution supporting the Solve the Crisis Campaign [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the City of Toronto regarding a Resolution declaring Toronto a Paid Plasma-Free Zone [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the County of Prince Edward regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the Municipality of Kincardine regarding a Resolution on Property Tax implications [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the Municipality of South Heron regarding a Resolution requesting the Province reconsider amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the Town of Aylmer regarding a Resolution to Oppose Provincial Legislation on Cycling Lanes [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the Town of Kearney regarding a Resolution on the More Homes Faster and the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution concerning Improvements to Catch & Release [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the Township of Amaranth regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the Township of South Stormont regarding a Resolution on the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding a Resolution concerning Property Taxation Implications [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025] From Graham McGregor regarding his new position as Ass. Min. of Auto Theft and Bail Reform [Distributed to Members of County Council January 10, 2025]
Other Business
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By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 48-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy Councillor Greenwood-Speers
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 #: 49-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Gowdy Councillor Greenwood-Speers
Resolved That by-laws a) through f) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried By-Laws a) b) c)
d)
e)
f)
To authorize temporary borrowing for current expenditures for the year 2025 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-001] To Impose User Fees and Charges for Services [Proposed By-law No. 2025-002] To amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 to require that all motorized off-road vehicles using the K&P Trail be registered with an authorized partner organization. [Proposed By-law No. 2025-003] To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Frontenac ATV Club for the non-exclusive use of the K&P Trail [Proposed By-law No. 2025-004] To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute an Agreement with the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) for the non-exclusive use of the K&P Trail [Proposed by-law No. 2025-005] To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on January 15, 2025 [Proposed By-law No. 2025-006]
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Adjournment Motion #: 50-25
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Smith Councillor Vandewal
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 9:59 a.m. Carried
Gerry Lichty, Warden
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Jannette Amini, Clerk
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February 19, 2024 Report 2025-02
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Administrative Report
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CAO Schedule – February • • • • • • • • • • • •
Joint CAO/Treasurer Meeting – February 3rd EOLC Infrastructure Committee Meeting – February 4th Senior Leadership Team Meeting – February 5th AMO/MOI Webinar – February 5th Governance Review Committee Meeting – February 5th FMSC Annual General Meeting – February 6th Frontenac County Council – February 19th Old House Staff Meeting – February 20th Leadership Team Meeting – February 20th EOWC CAOs’ Planning Meeting – February 21st County of Frontenac New Hire Orientation – February 24th FMSC Technical Committee Meeting – February 27th
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Human Resources Update – Key Activity •
Recruitment • • • • •
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Labour Relations • • •
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97 postings as of Feb 7th !! Non-union – backfill for EA; assistance with CEO for FMSC; assistance with Communications and Admin Coordinator for EOWC Summer student and Intern postings live Paramedic recruitment underway; interviews will be held in March Recruitment ongoing for many frontline positions at Fairmount Home, preparing for spring/summer
CUPE 2290 – conciliation February 25th OPSEU 462 - EASA negotiations booked with OPSEU March 13th; no dates booked for bargaining at this point CUPE 109 – preparations and research; looking for dates
Miscellaneous • • • • •
Vairkko scheduling software – FP and FMT continue with data entry in order to perform payroll testing; hoping for April go live date Star Garden Succession Management now live 360 Feedback process complete Additional policy updates – changes to Paid Holiday policy for non-union – ability to substitute up to four paid holidays that are more culturally in line with the employee’s beliefs (where operationally feasible) – implemented Preparation ongoing for the first annual Service Recognition Event which will be held in the Fall
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Fairmount Home RNAO/BPSO Open House On February 7, Fairmount hosted a BPSO information session with displays and committee members providing updates on the Home’s progress towards the RNAO BPSO designation
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Frontenac Paramedics – Jan/Feb 2025 Off Load Delays. Thankfully, we are seeing an improvement in offload delay times at KGH. This is something we will continue to monitor and report on.
Ambulance Service Review. The Ministry of Health has provided us with our 90-day notice for the impending Service Review. It will take place on April 15th and 16th, 2025. They will be at bases inspecting vehicles and equipment. They may also be present at the hospital and observe care being provided there. While they are making their rounds, they will likely ask to see your MOH ID. It should be on your person. Even the expired card!
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Frontenac Paramedics – Jan/Feb 2025 cont. Congratulations to newly promoted ACPs Kevin McConnell and Mitch Wallace. It is a long road to getting to the point of independent practice as an ACP. Congratulations to Andrea and Tania on receiving a save pin from a call on January 2, 2025.
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Communications update, January 2025 Website Pageviews FrontenacCounty.ca VisitFrontenac.ca FrontenacMaps.ca EngageFrontenac.ca CivicWebPortal
16,762 7,122 12,586 3,659 1,010
Social Media Engagement County Facebook & Instagram County X Twitter County Youtube County LinkedIn FPS X Twitter Visit Frontenac Facebook & Instagram Fairmount Facebook K&P Trail Facebook Group H.I. Ferry X Twitter
5,957 301 180 897 276 0 520 238 7
Total engagements in September Change from December 2024 Change from January 2024
49,515 20% 3%
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Communications update, MPDS collaborative PSA
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Planning Applications – Townships (January and February) • Applications are at a normal level for the winter. • Total number of applications (for the 3 townships) in 2024 was 94, down from 108 in 2023. • Approximately 40% of applications in 2024 were consents that were processed under delegated authority.
6
5
5
4
4
4
Central Frontenac
Frontenac Islands
3
2
1
0
North Frontenac
Number of Applications
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Economic Development Proudly Made #InFrontenac labels, tags and Shelf Talkers continue to be available for businesses to use with their products and in their shops.
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K&P Trail All snowmobile trails in Frontenac County, including the K&P Trail, the Cataraqui Trail and the Tay-Havelock Trail are groomed and open for snowmobile use, as well as other winter trail activities.
2023 & 2024 Crossing Numbers for the Frontenac Howe Islander County Ferry Service October 1 – December 31
Axis Title
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Howe Island Ferry: Fourth Quarter Comparison
80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0
2023 2024
small vehicle 42,011 40625
large vehicle 2331 2090
bikes 184 165
passeng ers 64250 69834
vehicles left 2580 1880
trips 11958 12372
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Howe Island Ferry: Fourth Quarter Comparison cont. 2 Year Comparison for 2023 to 2024 Fourth Quarters % of Change Trips Vehicles Left Passengers Bikes Large Vehicle Small Vehicle -30.00%
% Change
-25.00%
Small Vehicle -3.30%
-20.00%
-15.00%
Large Vehicle -10.34%
-10.00%
-5.00%
0.00%
Bikes
Passengers
-10.33%
8.69%
5.00%
Vehicles Left -27.13%
10.00%
15.00%
Trips 3.46%
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Welcome Amy Please welcome Amy Freeburn, Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer.
Resolution: EOWC Support of Canadian and Ontario Governments’ Negotiations with the United States Government on Trade Tariffs
Moved by: Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Warden of the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Seconded by: Steve Ferguson, Vice-Chair, EOWC / Mayor of Prince Edward County Whereas the Canadian government is currently in negotiations with the United States (U.S.) government on their proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the U.S.; and Whereas Canada’s Prime Minister and Ontario’s Premier have outlined several plans to combat the impact that the proposed tariffs would have on Ontario which focus on strengthening trade between Ontario and the U.S. while bringing jobs back home for workers on both sides of the border; and Whereas the Canadian government has also outlined several ways to address the current relationship with the U.S. including establishing the Council on Canada-U.S. relations to support the federal government as it negotiates with the U.S. on tariffs; and Whereas trade between Ontario and the U.S. is very important to our residents and local economies, and requires all levels of government to work together in the best interest of those residents; and Whereas according to data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, across Ontario municipalities are expected to spend between $250 and $290 billion on infrastructure in the next 10 years; and Whereas Ontario municipalities have traditionally treated trade partners equally and fairly in all procurements in accordance with our established international trade treaties; and Whereas municipalities play a crucial role as part of the Team Canada approach to combat tariffs and support businesses in our procurement for capital and infrastructure programs; and Whereas there are trade barriers between Canadian provinces and territories. Therefore, be it resolved that the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus supports the Canadian and Ontario governments on the measures they have put in-place in response to the proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and ask that they take any and all measures to protect the interests of Ontario in any upcoming trade negotiations, and ensure municipalities are part of the coordinated Team Canada approach; And that the Canadian and Ontario governments remove any impediments to municipalities preferring Canadian companies and services for capital projects and other supplies;
And that the Canadian and Ontario governments take action to remove trade barriers between provinces as a response to U.S. tariffs and support Canadian businesses; And that the Canadian and Ontario governments remove all legislative barriers that impact the ability to buy local, and indemnify municipalities should there be challenges to buying Canadian; And that the Canadian and Ontario governments continue to invest in infrastructure to provide stability, jobs, and support our communities’ social and economic prosperity over the long-term.
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Be it further resolved, that copies of this motion be sent to: ●
The Right Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
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The Hon. Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
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The Hon. Nate Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
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Doug Ford, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party
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Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party
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Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party
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Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party
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Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
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Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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Rebecca Bligh, President, FCM and Councillor, City of Vancouver
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Robin Jones, President, AMO and Mayor of Westport
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Christa Lowry, Chair, Rural Ontario Municipal Association
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Jeff Leal, Chair, Eastern Ontario Leadership Council
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John Beddows, Chair, Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus
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All regional Members of Canadian Parliament
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All candidates running as Ontario Members of Parliament
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All of Ontario’s municipalities for their support Carried
Chair Bonnie Clark, EOWC February 10, 2025
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Report 2025-014 Council Recommend Report To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Corporate Services – 2024 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee
Recommendation Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – 2024 Year End Report on the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee report; And Further That a copy of the 2024 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee be posted to the County of Frontenac Website. Background Ontario Regulation 380/04 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act sets out the Standards for requirements under the said Act. Part II of the Regulation sets out the Municipal Standards under the Act, with Section 10 (4) mandating that the emergency management program co-ordinator shall report to the municipality’s emergency management program committee on his or her work under subsection (3). Subsection (3) states: The emergency management program co-ordinator shall coordinate the development and implementation of the municipality’s emergency management program within the municipality and shall co-ordinate the municipality’s emergency management program in so far as possible with the emergency management programs of other municipalities, of ministries of the Ontario government and of organizations outside government that are involved in emergency management.
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Section 11 of the Regulation also requires that: (5) The committee shall advise the council on the development and implementation of the municipality’s emergency management program. O. Reg. 380/04, s. 11 (5). (6) The committee shall conduct an annual review of the municipality’s emergency management program and shall make recommendations to the council for its revision if necessary. Comment The purpose of this report is to provide County Council with the annual 2024 Year End Report of the Emergency Management Program Committee, attached to this report as Appendix A, pursuant to Ontario Regulation 380/04 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Strategic Priorities Implications Priority 4 4.1
Maximize Administrative Leadership within the County Administration.
Ensure efficient and responsible financial management of County resources.
Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer All Departments
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2024 Year End Report Emergency Management Program Committee The following report to the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC) outlines the successes, deficits, and deferrals for 2024. Key Emergency Management Personnel By-law 2022-0048, being a by-law to adopt an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan and to meet other requirements under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act assigned County personnel to the following roles: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Emergency Management Program Coordinator – Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) – Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Alternate CEMC – Chief Paramedic/Director, Deputy Chief of Operations, and Mark Podgers Head of Council – Warden Emergency Operations Centre Director – Chief Administrative Officer Emergency Information Officer – Communications Officer Liaison Officer – Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Scribes – CAO’s Executive Assistant Community Emergency Management Coordinator Operations Section Chief – Chief Paramedic/Director Planning Section Chief – Director of Planning and Economic Development Logistics Section Chief – Director of Human Resources Finance and Administration Section Chief – Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer
Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC) By-law 2022-0048, which includes a Terms of Reference, established the following positions as members of the EMPC: a. County Warden b. Emergency & Transportation Council Liaison c. Chief Administrative Officer d. Director of Planning and Economic Development e. Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer f. Chief Paramedic/Director of Paramedic Services/Transportation Services g. Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk h. Manager of Information Services i. Director of Human Resources j. Communications Officer k. Administrator of Fairmount Home l. Manager of Continuous Improvement m. Frontenac County Emergency Communications Coordinator
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n. Ontario Provincial Police Detachment o. Community Emergency Management Coordinator p. County Fire Coordinator q. Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health r. Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator(s) s. Administrative Assistant/Scribes The program committee and call-out lists were updated in 2024. The EMPC met on 4 occasions in 2024, with 2 official business meetings, 1 training session on “What is the Incident Management System (IMS)” and the Roles and Responsibilities of each Section which was provided to the CEMC, and an emergency exercise on cyber security. Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) A Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) is a systematic risk assessment tool used to assess the risks of various hazards. It helps the County’s EOC to prepare for the worst and/or most likely risks and is used in the development of our annual Emergency Exercises, training programs, and plans based on the most likely scenarios. It should be noted that Risk is the unwanted consequence of an event or series of events and occurs when multiple risk causing factors occur at the same time causing an accident manifesting in an event like a fire or explosion. The objectives of the HIRA review each year is to carry out a systematic, critical appraisal of all potential hazards in the County, and identify the existing safeguards available to control the risks due to the hazards. The HIRA information was updated 2024. The proposed updates had been initially discussed with the EMPC early in the year to obtain their input into the revision process. The HIRA is not a public record. Critical Infrastructure (CI) Critical infrastructure (CI) refers to processes, systems, facilities, technologies, networks, assets and services essential to the health, safety, security or economic wellbeing of the citizens of the County and the effective functioning of the County of Frontenac. Disruptions of CI could result in catastrophic loss of life, adverse economic effects and significant harm to public confidence. The Critical Infrastructure list for the County was updated in 2024 based on review by the EMPC, specifically a review of the priority of each sector’s infrastructure [Critical (1), Important (2) and Secondary (3)]. The Critical Infrastructure list is not a public record. Municipal Emergency Plan The Emergency Management Plan for the County of Frontenac was reviewed in 2024 and no updates were required.
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A copy of the most current publicly available Emergency Management Plan is found on the County’s website. Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) The Municipal Emergency Control Group carried out its annual Training and Emergency Exercise, as mandated under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, on September 18, 2024. The training provided a refresher on the Incident Management System (IMS) and types of incidents, which can range from a simple incident, which may only involve a few resources and is located within a small geographical area, to a complex incident where we may declare an emergency. COVID 19 would be an example of a complex incident. The IMS Structure also sets staff roles in terms of Incident Command, and training was provided on each of these roles. The exercise was based on a scenario resulting from a cyber-attack, followed with the aim of improving the awareness and familiarity of the MECG with the relevant emergency plans and procedures, as well as to improve preparedness and identify gaps in existing plans that need to be addressed prior to an incident. Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) County of Frontenac primary and alternate EOCs remain as defined in the plan (exact locations are not public records). Each centre also has a Media Relations Centre assigned in close proximity. Both EOCs are equipped with appropriate technology to allow the MECG to effectively deal with an emergency. The primary EOC is equipped with an automatic generator that requires no intervention to work and is tested monthly. The alternate EOC location is also equipped with an automatic generator. A municipal facility functions as the Media Relations Centre. Public Education and Incidents of Note The municipality’s Emergency Management web page includes the addition of links to the County’s local municipalities, provincial, federal and NGO websites for pertinent emergency preparedness information, including 72-hour preparedness, preparedness for hazards, etc. This information was reviewed and updated in 2016 as part of the County’s website redevelopment and will be reviewed in 2025 to ensure its relevance. The County’s social media channels also promote information related to various emergency situations affecting or potentially affecting the municipality, including delivery of appropriate messaging to residents at different times during the year. Emergency Preparedness Week The County provided Emergency Management tweets during Emergency Preparedness week. All the documentation that was put out on the website is public education and awareness material. 2024 Year End Report – Emergency Management Program Committee
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County Council, at its regular meeting held on April 17, 2024 also Proclaimed the week of May 5 to May 11, 2024, to be Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the County of Frontenac with the theme of " Be Ready for Anything", and encouraged all citizens to make a plan, build a kit, stay informed, and to participate in educational activities on emergency preparedness. 2024 Total Solar Eclipse On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse occurred over North America. The County of Frontenac, specifically, the Township of Frontenac Islands, the City of Kingston, and the Township of South Frontenac fell within the path of totality. Due to the rarity of this event and the historical evidence from the 2017 total solar eclipse that occurred in the United States, it was anticipated that hundreds of thousands of visitors (if not more) from across Canada and around the world would converge on Ontario cities within the path of totality to witness the total solar eclipse. The mass migration of people expected to cause significant increases in traffic volumes on provincial and municipal roadways leading to extreme traffic congestion. Both the EOC and the Emergency Management Program Committee participated in working groups and partner organizations, both leading up to and on the day of the event, to ensure County staff and services, residents and visitors were prepared for and view the event safely. Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) is the central coordinator of the provincial ERO. It provides 24/7 continuous monitoring of ongoing emergencies in the province, as well as situations that have the potential to result in an emergency. The PEOC facilitates the sharing of key information, to support decision-makers and provincial resources in evolving situations as effectively as possible. In 2024, the Province of Ontario engaged partners and stakeholders on proposed modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to support a safe, practiced and prepared Ontario – before, during and after emergencies. Emergency Management Ontario also held focused engagements with partners and stakeholders, including Community Emergency Management Coordinators (CEMC’s), to seek further feedback and build upon what was heard. The CEMC attended one of these sessions. Responses from this engagement over the Summer of 2024 were meant to help inform how Ontario could modernize the emergency management legislative framework to strengthen the province’s ability to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and align with Ontario’s emergency management vision for a safe, practiced and prepared Ontario. The County’s CEMC provided written comments on August 22nd, which focused on feedback that could potentially impact the County. A copy of the County’s submission 2024 Year End Report – Emergency Management Program Committee
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was presented to County Council through Report 2024-096 Engagement on Proposed Modernization of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act at its September 18, 2024 meeting. As noted in the submission, the County will continue to follow the proposed modernization of the EMCPA through the legislative process, continuing to strongly represent and communicate the interests of the County of Frontenac where appropriate. Fairmount Home In 2024 as mandated by the Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC), all residents and staff were again offered access to the COVID and influenza vaccines at intervals guided by the South East Health Unit (SEHU formerly Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health). In addition, residents were offered the opportunity to receive a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine as guided by SEHU. Fairmount Home continued to screen residents for symptoms of illness for various pathogens to identify symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission of pathogens. If residents exhibited symptoms of illness, they received the appropriate testing for detection of the pathogen. As directed by SEHU and/or Fairmount Home, staff and visitors were required to wear respiratory masks in the home during an outbreak and during the fall/winter season to reduce the risk of transmission. During outbreaks, residents were also encouraged to wear respiratory masks and ensure physical distancing, especially during group activities. An email platform called Constant Contact continues to be used to communicate outbreak status as well as the home’s visitation policy to resident families/POAs.
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Report 2025-018 Recommend Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Corporate Services – 2024 Frontenac Howe Islander Petition for Subsidy
Recommendation Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept the Corporate Services – 2024 Frontenac Howe Islander Ferry Petition for Subsidy report; And Further That Council authorize the Clerk to petition the Ministry of Transportation for $1,241,238. Background The operating agreement with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for the Frontenac Howe Islander Ferry came into effect in January 2004. The terms of the agreement require the County of Frontenac to prepare and deliver a statement reconciling the actual operating costs and revenues for each calendar year by February 15 of the following year. Comment The financial information forwarded to MTO is presented in Appendix A to this report. The contract with MTO authorizes the County to retain a reserve to which ticket and pass revenue collected each year over 20% of expenditures can be allocated annually. The reserve balance cannot exceed 5% of the operating expenditures.
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Through the Memorandum of Understanding for operating the Howe Islander County and Township ferries and pooling revenue through the fees and fares schedule, any revenue received will be distributed as follows: i.
The County’s revenue needs from the annual fees and fares will be satisfied first.
ii.
The revenues in excess of the County’s requirements will be forwarded to the Township to meet its revenue requirements only.
iii.
Any excess funds collected by year-end will be set aside in the reserve held by the County.
iv.
Any shortfall of funds collected by year-end will be drawn from the reserve held by the County.
v.
The funds set aside in the reserve will be brought forward for consideration when setting the annual fees and fares schedule.
Any shortfall of revenue experienced in any year that cannot be covered by a withdrawal from the County’s reserve will be deemed to be a deficit of the Township solely. Sustainability Implications The operation of the Frontenac Howe Islander Ferry ensures the long-term viability of the community on Howe Island. Financial Implications In accordance with the agreement, the Provincial subsidy totals $1,241,238 for 2024. This is calculated as 80% of the gross expenditure in 2024. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Phil Piasetzki, Deputy Treasurer Marine Services Township of Frontenac Islands Ministry of Transportation
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Appendix A – Submission of costs to MTO to operate the Frontenac Howe Islander Ferry Operating Costs Salaries, Wages & Benefits Wages Benefits WSIB / EHT Materials & Supplies: Repairs/Maintenance Supplies Tickets Fuel Cables Services: Hydro Phone, Cell Phones Insurance Audit Fee Legal Costs Sundry, Health & Safety Machine Rental Mileage Lease Subtotal ** Administration costs **
Eligible Expenditures
1,010,075.00 283,289.00 115,755.00 30,137.00 3,929.00 733.00 0.00 0.00 2,591.00 12,045.00 134.00 6,546.00 49,768.00 0.00 919.00 5,204.00 1,521,125.00 30,422.50
Total Operating Costs **
1,551,547.50
80% of Eligible Operating Costs **
1,241,238.00
Revenues: Ferry Passes Ferry Fares Other Revenue Total Revenues **
79,994.00 182,709.00 20.00 262,723.00
20% of Operating Costs **
310,309.50
Revenues in excess of 20% of operating costs **
-47,586.50
FERRY REVENUE RESERVE: To Revenue Reserve 2022 Balance in Reserve TOTAL FERRY RESERVE ** 5% OF OPERATING COSTS **
0.00 0.00 0.00 77,577.38
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Ferry Revenue Reserve in excess of 5% of Operating ** Subsidy Payable:
0.00
80% of Operating Costs ** MTO Share of Other Costs Less: Revenues in excess of 20% of Operating Costs
1,241,238.00 0.00
Total Annual Subsidy Prior year adjustment
1,241,238.00 0.00
TOTAL SUBSIDY PAYABLE -
1,241,238.00
0.00
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Report 2025-020 Recommend Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Marc Goudie, Paramedic Chief/Director Emergency and Transportation Services
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Emergency and Transportation Services – Transfer from Frontenac Paramedics Equipment Reserve for Purchase of Replacement Ambulances
Recommendation Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Emergency and Transportation Services – Transfer from Frontenac Paramedic’s Equipment Reserve for Purchase of Replacement Ambulances report; And Further That Council approve the transfer of up to $425,000 to be used in the 2025 budget year for the purchase of 4 new ambulances and 2 remounted ambulances as part of our normal replacement cycle. Background Since 2020 the cost and lead time for ambulance procurement has increased substantially. The cost of an ambulance has also increased by approximately 40% since 2018 and now significant deposits are required when an order is placed. The current cost of a new ambulance is approximately $260,000 and requires a deposit of approximately $77,000. From the time an ambulance is ordered to when Frontenac Paramedics receive delivery of the ambulance is anywhere from 18-24 months. Often it is at or slightly beyond the 24-month mark to receive delivery.
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Ambulance purchase orders need to be placed now to receive delivery in 2026 (end of year) or early 2027. This recommendation will ensure Frontenac Paramedics receive their replacement ambulances for 2026 and 2027 in a timely manner and follows our normal replacement cycle. Comments To meet stringent Ministry of Health vehicle and equipment standards, ambulances must be taken out of service so that regular maintenance and testing of equipment can be performed. This has been a challenge to accomplish in 2024 with the number of spare ambulances that we currently have. Often, spare ambulances are put into service because a front-line ambulance has been taken out of service for mechanical or electrical repairs; an operational or contractual upstaff; or has been in a collision and needs to be repaired or replaced. Not only does this have a significant impact on our ability to maintain the fleet but also puts our ability to respond to the community at risk. There is little surge capacity built into our system to be able to adequately respond in the event of a major incident requiring more Paramedic resources to be deployed rapidly. For a period of time at the end of 2024 and start of 2025, Frontenac Paramedics were down to one usable spare vehicle in the fleet due to breakdowns, equipment failure, and an accident. For a short period during that same timeframe, we had no spare vehicles. Paramedic resources are planned to increase steadily until 2034. Frontenac Paramedics have completed two studies regarding paramedic resourcing since 2023 and both provide recommendations for needed investments into paramedic staffing. These reports provided less information and recommendations on ambulance resources that would operationally support staffing increases. The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) Partial Refresh of the 2019 EOWC Paramedic Services Situational Overview report recommends that “an allowance of 5.5 additional paramedic [Full-Time Equivalent] and 0.5 ambulance, should be included for each additional 12-hour shift” (EOWC, p. 36, 2023). Frontenac Paramedics are below this recommended ratio. In 2024, Frontenac Paramedics added two 12-hour paramedic resources (1 starting in April and 1 Starting in October), and another 12-hour paramedic resource starting on January 1, 2025. It is further anticipated that two more 12-hour paramedic resources will be starting in January of 2026 and 2027 respectively following the ORH recommendations and the approval of Council. With the addition of two paramedic resources in 2024 and one in 2025, two of the three ambulances needed for these enhancements have come from our complement of spare vehicles which has placed greater strain on our system to address maintenance, repair, and surge capacity needs. In future, Frontenac Paramedics should consider increasing their complement of spare ambulances to ensure they have the surge capacity to address emergency needs as Recommend Report to Council Transfer from Frontenac Paramedics Equipment Reserve for Purchase of Replacement Ambulances. February 19, 2025
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well as address community needs, maintenance requirements, and ensure a fleet of reliable ambulances are available for use. Considerations in the short term may include extending the life of current ambulances beyond their normal life cycle while awaiting delivery of new ambulances. Frontenac Paramedics continue to investigate available options and will report back to Council. Financial Implications The proposed request would require a draw from reserve of up to $425,000 in 2025, with the remaining balance to offset the total cost upon delivery. The reserve has an adequate balance to sustain the current compliment of vehicles; however, as additional crews are added and vehicles are needed to support them, the contribution schedule would need to be accelerated as well. Staff will provide further details on future financing options for additional vehicles as part of the 2026 budget. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Dean Popov, Deputy Chief of Operations, Frontenac Paramedics
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Report 2025-013 Information Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Susan Brant, Administrator
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Fairmount Home – Q4 Quarterly Update Report
Recommendation This report is for information purposes only. Background The following information is an update regarding the activities at Fairmount Home (“Fairmount”) from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as well as significant updates in January 2025. Comment Ministry of Long-Term Care – Incidents During the period, there were eight critical incidents logged with the Ministry of LongTerm Care (MLTC), that were unrelated to outbreaks. Three critical incidents were related to alleged resident to resident abuse, one critical incident was related to a medication incident/adverse drug reaction, and four critical incidents were related to resident falls with an injury. Thank you to management and staff who were diligent in managing the incidents. The legislated reporting for these incidents were completed as required to Kingston Police and the MLTC. Ministry of Long-Term Care – Inspections During the fourth quarter, there were two MLTC inspections. The first inspection occurred on October 16 regarding a complaint related to a resident discharge. A written notification was issued for a resident sent to hospital for a psychiatric leave, which was
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subsequently discharged by the home two weeks prior to the completion of the sixty days allowed by legislation. The second inspection occurred on December 2 - 4 regarding two of the above-mentioned critical incidents and there were no findings of non-compliance. The public versions of the reports are posted at Fairmount Home for public review. The Ministries of Health and Long-Term Care publishes the Reports on Long-Term Care Homes on its website. Thank you to management and staff who worked professionally and cooperatively with the Ministry Inspectors. Outbreak During the fourth quarter, there were five outbreaks declared by Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health as follows: ➢ A Norovirus outbreak occurred on two resident home areas from October 25, 2024 – November 11, 2024, that impacted sixteen residents. ➢ A COVID outbreak occurred on one resident home area from October 25, 2024 – November 1, 2024, that impacted two residents. ➢ A Norovirus outbreak occurred on one resident home area from November 8, 2024 – November 25, 2024, that impacted fourteen residents. ➢ A home wide Influenza A outbreak from December 18, 2024 – January 3, 2025, that impacted eight residents. ➢ A home wide Norovirus outbreak from December 25, 2024 – January 17, 2025, that impacted seventy-two residents. Thank you to management and staff who were diligent in managing the outbreaks. The legislated reporting was completed as required to the MLTC and KFL&A Public Health. Public Health Inspection KFL&A Public Health conducted a routine inspection on October 29 - 31 in the main kitchen and serveries. There were no violations. Thank you to management and staff who work professionally and cooperatively with the Public Health Inspector. The Food Establishment and Restaurant Reports are posted on its website. Sustainability and Strategic Priority Implications Not applicable Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Fairmount Home Management Team
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Open Farm Days 2024
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Open Farm Days 2024 cont. • Connecting farming & food in Frontenac & Kingston • August 16-September 30, 2024 • 6 Week initiative
• Partners • • • •
County of Frontenac South Frontenac Tourism Kingston City of Kingston
• 2018-2024, 7 years
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Marketing • Direct to the website • Posters, postcards, road / site signs • Social media – paid / organic Website • Total website users – 9,800 • Average time on site – 1 minute • Event count – 70,539 Participating locations • Region, both Frontenac & Kingston • 20 locations hosted events/experiences • 74 experiences on the website • 64 were ticketed • 10 were free drop in • Tickets ranged in price from $10-$125
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Participating locations • Region, both Frontenac & Kingston • 20 locations hosted events/experiences • 74 experiences/events on the website – – – –
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Multiple dates for some locations 64 were ticketed 10 were free drop in Tickets ranged in price from $10-$125
On-Farm experiences Farm-to-table Farmers Markets and educational events 3 Plowing Matches
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2024 Photos
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Proposed Initiative for 2025 • Open Farms • 1 weekend event – September 5- 7, 2025
• All marketing to the website. • Add all farms to location section. • Streamline the Core Goals. • Add an advisor from the farm, market and culinary communities.
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Friday to Sunday • Launch event, Frontenac Farmers Market • Signature farm event – one farm, event support.
• Farmers Markets • Plowing Match/s • Events/experiences throughout at farms, businesses and community organizations • Farm-to-table menu options
Report 2025-016 Recommend Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Prepared by:
Debbi Miller, Community Development Officer
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Planning and Economic Development – Open Farm Days Follow Up 2024 and Open Farms 2025
Recommendation Be it Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Planning and Economic Development – Open Farm Days Follow up 2024 and Open Farms 2025 report; And Further That the County proceed with the direction and actions related to Open Farms outlined in Report 2025-016 Background Open Farms began in 2018 as part of the Advancing Economic Development in Frontenac County collaborative project to fulfill the request from South Frontenac Township to support the food and beverage sector. Since then, it has evolved to a regional initiative that includes farms and food businesses from all four Frontenac Townships and Kingston. The event is structured around the following set of goals:
- Educate consumers about small scale agriculture.
- Increase awareness of farms and restaurants that serve local food.
- Provide the opportunity for producers to connect directly with consumers.
- Provide the opportunity for producers to start new long-term relationships with customers, restaurants, and other producers.
- Grow our region’s reputation as a local food destination, to: a. Create interest among visitors. b. Attract new agricultural operations and food and beverage businesses, c. Drive new opportunities for culinary and agri-tourism product development.
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Open Farms has been held on farms and at businesses in Frontenac County for 7 years. Below are some highlights from each year of Open Farms. •
2018 and 2019 - Were held successfully in-person on farms. In 2019, some participating farms reported being overwhelmed with approximately 1,200 visitors to their site during the one-day event in 2019.
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2020 - Were adapted because of COVID-19 and public health guidelines. Open Farms 2020 was a virtual event and featured video profiles of local farms that were shared in comprehensive social media campaigns.
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2021 - Open Farms 2021 was a combination of virtual and in-person. The 2021 on farm component was ticketed for the three farms that participated to ensure numbers were manageable and met public health guidelines. A Community Hub in Centennial Park in Harrowsmith was added in 2021 and brought various groups together in one place. The hub was primarily coordinated by the Township of South Frontenac and supported with grant funding.
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2022 –The event continued to evolve to be a partnership-based approach that allowed for expanded programming, with County staff leadership and coordination. There were seven farms across Frontenac and Kingston that participated. The 2022 event was ticketed, with tickets being facilitated through the partnership between the County and the City of Kingston. There was a total of 195 tickets sold through the ticketing system with some additional tickets sold directly on the farm.
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2023 - Report 2023-043, The event evolved from one weekend to be a 6-week initiative from September 1 to October 15, with an online event calendar hosting all information in one place. The online event calendar was hosted on a standalone website to help support the partnerships. Each location was responsible for event logistics with the central website link connecting to their website and ticketing information. This allowed farms, businesses, and community organizations to participate in a way that worked for their operation.
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2024 - The four partners (noted below) met with farms, businesses and community organizations to discuss, listen and learn about ideas and plans for 2024. During the discussion the Open Farms core goals, were reviewed with no changes.
This report highlights the 2024 Open Farm Days program, describes current successes and challenges, and describes the planned approach to Open Farms in 2025.
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Comment In 2024 there were four organizations that partnered, the partners included the following organizations and team members: • • • •
Debbi Miller, County of Frontenac Amanda Pantrey, Township of South Frontenac Ashley Bradshaw, Tourism Kingston Tracey Snow/Amber Bryant-Peller, City of Kingston
Each of the partners contributed financially to the initiative as well as through partner organizations resources. Open Farm Days 2024 was a 6-week initiative running from August 16 until September 30, 2024. The date was moved to begin in August based on feedback from the farms, businesses and community organizations to connect with the summer tourism audience as well as the Canadian Plowing Match. Experiences or events outside of this timeframe were included on the website, but marketing efforts from the partners were focused from the week of August 12 until the end of September. The initiative used the same structure as 2023 with a focus on marketing to the Open Farm Days website. The option for ticketed or free drop-in events was up to each location to determine what they wanted to or were able to offer. There was a variety of both styles of experiences offered throughout the region. The locations are responsible for all aspects of their event, including the logistics, times, dates, costs and ticketing. Each site had complete oversight over the numbers, costs and were able to reconcile their events in a timely fashion by using their own ticketing systems. This reduced the time required for partner support associated with ticketing and allowed resources to be spent on marketing. Website OpenFarmDays.ca was updated by a website developer and maintained by the Community Development Officer. The need to host a stand-a-lone website is important with the external partnerships. The 2024 updates to the website included adding a location section which allowed farm, business and community organization information to remain on the site for the duration of the initiative. From early August until the end of September, marketing was directed to the website raising awareness for the experiences and locations in the region.
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Below is a summary of numbers of events and experiences included on the website. o 2024 - 20 locations hosted events/experiences ▪ 2023 - 19 locations hosted events/experiences o 2024 - 20 listings under the location section of the website. ▪ 74 experiences were listed on the website, some multiple events. • There were 12 On-Farm events, including Plowing Matches. • The other events were at alternate locations or markets. ▪ 64 events were ticketed or had a cost associated to participate. ▪ 10 events were free drop-in events, with no cost. ▪ Tickets ranged from $10 -$125 Below are some website analytics, July 30 to October 30, 2024. • Total website users - 2024 - 9,800 • Average time on the website - 2024 - 1 minute • Event count (the number of times a user triggered an event) - 2024 - 70,539 Proclamation Open Farm Days 2024 – Connecting farming & food in Frontenac & Kingston was declared from August 16 to September 30, 2024, by the County of Frontenac, South Frontenac, North Frontenac, Central Frontenac, Frontenac Islands, and the City of Kingston. The declaration demonstrated the importance of agriculture in our region. It helped to raise the profile of this important industry that impacts the region. On-Farm The on-farm experiences continue to be a focus for Open Farm Days. Farms and organizations participated in a way that worked for their operational demands. Some farms are not able to welcome visitors to their sites, due to the size or nature of their location. Connections with these farms to Open Farm Days continued to be encouraged through farmers markets or other events. There was a variety of events and experiences hosted in the region including beekeeping experiences, bud vase workshop, walk with a farmer tours, start your own greens workshop, apple picking, corn maze, a variety of seasonal activities, sessions about medicinal plants and traditional medicine, pick your own flowers and gardening workshops. Farmers Market The five Frontenac and Kingston markets were on the website - Frontenac Farmers Market, Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, The Market at Wolfe Island Commons, The Memorial Centre Farmers Market and Kingston Public Market. Special events, and educational programming was organized and hosted at the markets, with the three Frontenac markets hosting the majority of the additional market events and programming. Recommend Report to Council Planning and Economic Development - Open Farms Follow Up 2024 and Open Farms 2025 February 19, 2025
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Launch Event The Launch Event for Open Farm Days was held at the Frontenac Farmers Market in Harrowsmith on August 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. This event was chosen again to be the launch event as it was on the first day of Open Farm Days and the market demonstrates alignment with the values. Farms and vendors were very important to organizers to ensure the connection with farming and food was a focus. It was anticipated approximately 300 people attended the event. During the event there was a draw for prizes from the partners, with over 40 visitors being in the draw, many draw participants were first time market visitors. The ribbon cutting (or corn stalk cutting) with speeches was held at 4 p.m. with political officials, Warden Frances Smith, Mayor Bryan Paterson, MP Mark Gerretsen and MPP Ted Hsu. The host for the event was Frontenac Farmers Market Manager, Tarra Williamson. The five regional farmers markets were invited to attend the event and promote their markets and activities. The Market at Wolfe Islands Commons attended the event, all other regional markets were unavailable or did not reply to the invitation. Signage was placed around the event promoting the regional markets. South Frontenac special event staff supported the launch event with coordination of food and beverage vendors, decorations, lighting, barricades, washrooms, hand washing stations, set up and tear down of the event. The market has weekly added-value activities such as live music and kids face painting that added to the ambiance and overall visitor experience. The launch event was a true celebration of food, farming, and building community. Plowing Matches There were three plowing matches as part of Open Farm Days 2024 including: •
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The Canadian Plowing Championship, August 26 to 30 and the Wolfe Island Plowing Match, August 27 at Morningside Farm on Wolfe Island. o Organizers indicated about 300-400 attendees were at the Plowing Matches with 320 for ticketed dinners, lunches and the meet and greet. o Additional events were held on Wolfe Island including a Night in the Village, a barbecue dinner, and a lady’s day. The Frontenac County Plowing Match, September 8, was in South Frontenac. o 23 competitors were at the match, including one horse team. There were food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and tractor rides with an educational component included. o Due to insurance requirements from the Ontario Plowman’s Association (OPA), vendors were required to show proof of $5 million liability with the OPA named as additionally insured to participate. This created a barrier to participation and resulted in only two prepared food vendors participating in the event.
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o Educational components continued to be included. Speakers were on the wagon rides to share information about what was happening in the field. Additional education was offered through colouring books and a sensory bin at the event. Farm-to-Table Culinary Events Overall awareness of where food comes from continued to be encouraged through awareness of local products featured at events and on menus. Expanding on the previous offerings of the Open Farms farm-to-table events including ticketed menus or inclusion of farms at events was encouraged. There was a variety of culinary events which highlighted locally grown and produced items including an on-farm event with multiple farmers on site serving their products, farm-to-table events and offerings at the markets, Oktoberfest featuring local products, Farm-to-table dinner at Donald Gordon Conference Centre, weekly menus highlighting local at AquaTerra, Kingston Food Tours, and chef demonstrations in Market Square. Media Coverage There were 5 media inquiries, all of which resulted in an interview and a story. Below is a summary of the media coverage for Open Farm Days. o Frontenac News, 2 stories o CFRC Radio o Profile Kingston o Blog, through Regional Tourism Organization (RTO9) Marketing The marketing for Open Farm Days directed to OpenFarmDays.ca through the various channels encouraging visitors to learn more. The marketing used different visuals across the channels representing the types of farms, businesses and community organizations hosting events. The marketing for Open Farm Days included, website, social media paid and organic posts, ads, boosted posts, shared content, road and site signs, posters, postcards. The marketing continued to be led by Frontenac County, Economic Development with three partners sharing across their channels and posting content. Partners coordinated, booking and distribution of posters, postcards, and signage within their area. Each location was provided with posters, postcards, and a welcome sign. Locations were encouraged to promote their events to their networks. Below are some marketing highlights from the four partners. The analytics outlined below are from August 2 to October 2, 2024.
- Visit Frontenac There was a combination of organic and paid posts across the Visit Frontenac channels, with some posts being shared on County social media accounts. The use of stories on Recommend Report to Council Planning and Economic Development - Open Farms Follow Up 2024 and Open Farms 2025 February 19, 2025
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Visit Frontenac channels increased in 2024 as it is a way that visitors consume content. The Visit Frontenac social media channels are managed by Economic Development. There was a total of 6 paid ads that ran for various durations displaying on both Facebook and Instagram. o Paid Reach – 72,059 o Paid, Link Clicks – 1,979 Both Facebook and Instagram were used to post organic content and to share participating locations and partner content. • Facebook - 17 organic posts garnering 21,673 impressions. • Instagram - 14 organic posts garnering 8,040 impressions. 2. Township of South Frontenac South Frontenac used its official social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn to promote the initiative. In addition, the events were included on the Community Events Calendar, in the Frontenac News weekly banner, on the municipal electronic sign, and in the 25 Things To Do South Frontenac Fall Edition. Facebook had the highest performance 2024, resulting in the following performance statistics: • 10 organic posts garnering 27,662 impressions. 3. Tourism Kingston Tourism Kingston used its official Visit Kingston social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, Stories and Reels, Tik Tok to promote the initiative. A paid social media campaign on Facebook, 25 Things To Do monthly list, August and September, both print and digital, consumer newsletters. August and September events calendar, blog article on Visit Kingston, Open Farm Days inclusion in culinary press trip with 2 journalists. Statistics (Open Farm Days posts): Facebook: Impressions: 7,211, Engagement: 327, Posts: 2 • Instagram: (Stories/Reels): Impressions: 26,529, Engagement: 594, Posts: 16 • X: Impressions: 459, Engagement: 5, Posts: 5 Total Impressions: 34,199 | Total Engagement: 926 | Posts: 23 Statistics (including all Visit Kingston posts): • Facebook: Impressions: 271,073, Engagement: 12,266, Posts:7 • Instagram: (Stories/Reels): Impressions: 43,910, Engagement: 942, Posts: 6 • X: Impressions: 1,940, Engagement: 67, Posts: 12 • Tik Tok: Impressions: 760, Engagement: 9, Posts: 1 Total Impressions: 317,683 | Total Engagement: 13,284 | Total Posts: 26 4. City of Kingston The City of Kingston provided a $5000 contribution that went towards Curbex signs, and site signs for locations. The money supported a photoshoot and paid social media Recommend Report to Council Planning and Economic Development - Open Farms Follow Up 2024 and Open Farms 2025 February 19, 2025
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through Tourism Kingston. Curbex signs were placed at the INVISTA Centre, Lake Ontario Park, the Kingston East Community Centre and the Glenburnie Fire Hall. The city provided all printed materials, including 3000 post cards, 300 posters, large, laminated posters, and sign holders for use at the launch event at Farmers Markets. 5. Regional Tourism Organizations The regional tourism organizations, RTO9 and OHTO both supported the event with promotion across their channels. RTO9 Statistics • • • •
The RTO9 organized a photographer to capture new images at 4 Frontenac County locations and coordinated a social media ambassador to attend events Blog - featured in a farm-to-fork blog with a featured article on the South Eastern Ontario events page, and a Meta campaign. Link clicks – 1,734, Reach 72, 044, Impressions 131,816 Newsletter – included header image, Code for discount for Gather event, farm-tofork blog link. Sent to 40,107, Open Rate 34%, Clicks per unique open 4.66%. Reels – 2 displayed on Facebook and Instagram. o Impressions – 5,604, Interactions – 80, Reach-5,332, Total plays – 7,972.
Connections Building and strengthening farm-to-table connections with farms, chefs, businesses, and producers is an area that continued to be supported as part of the work that the Community Development Officer does within the region. Connections through partners is an area that saw an increased impact in 2024. Follow Up and Evaluation •
Each participating location was asked to complete a survey to provide data about their Open Farm Days experience or event. o There were 10 responses received.
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An in-person meeting was scheduled to discuss next steps with farms, businesses and community organizations.
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The meeting was moved to be virtual as there were no registrations for the inperson meeting received.
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There was a virtual meeting hosted by the partner team to provide an opportunity to receive feedback and share information about 2024 participation, website, marketing and events that was held online on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. o There were 7 participating locations that attended to provide feedback. A follow up survey with questions about 2025 was shared with farms, businesses and community organizations for input, ideas and feedback on Open Farm Days. o There were 6 responses received.
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Frontenac County Staff Resources The Community Development Officer spent 256 hours on Open Farm Days in 2024, compared to 312 hours on this initiative in 2023. 2025 Open Farms The Open Farms initiative continues to evolve, adapting each year to reflect varying levels of interest and involvement from farms, businesses, and community organizations. Managing these changes requires resources and coordination from the County and its partners. For 2025, South Frontenac and Tourism Kingston have reaffirmed their commitment to the partnership, while the City of Kingston has confirmed it will not participate due to budget constraints. Each of the partners has a budget for the initiative and will contribute staff resources through in-kind contributions in specific areas that align with their skills or organization’s resources. To guide the planning and ensure success in 2025, recommendations have been developed through surveys, meetings, and consultations with partners and participants as previously described. These recommendations aim to enhance clarity, streamline efforts, and foster broader engagement: Key Recommendations for 2025: Rebrand to “Open Farms” Restore the original name to emphasize the regional and inclusive nature of the initiative.
- Refine Core Goals: Separate business-to-business objectives from broader goals to streamline focus and clarify marketing efforts.
- Develop a Participation Guide: Create a comprehensive document outlining ways locations can participate, encouraging broader involvement across the region.
- Add a Community Advisor Role: Recruit advisors from the farming, market, and culinary communities to review recommendations and provide streamlined feedback during planning discussions with the partner working group.
- Enhance the OpenFarms.ca Website: List all regional locations and events on the website, maintaining updates throughout the year.
- Encourage Collaboration and Innovation: Motivate farms, businesses, and community organizations to work together, increasing the variety and scale of events, such as farm tours, culinary experiences, and educational sessions.
- Collaborative Marketing Efforts: Work with partners to support more of the marketing efforts for Open Farms to reach larger audiences. This will also create capacity for Frontenac County staff to support additional Frontenac farms be involved. Recommend Report to Council Planning and Economic Development - Open Farms Follow Up 2024 and Open Farms 2025 February 19, 2025
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7. Clarify Roles and Responsibilities: Formalize commitments and roles for partner organizations to ensure efficient use of time and resources. At a high level, below are some of each organization’s resources, in addition to budget that they will support the initiative with. • Frontenac County - Lead the communication and administrative roles with the participating locations. Adding and updating website content, working with farms, businesses and community groups to include their information on the website. Make connections with locations in Frontenac County. Marketing coordination through Visit Frontenac channels. •
South Frontenac – Event coordination and logistics support for the signature farm-hosted event and being a resource for other locations. Marketing support.
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Tourism Kingston – Marketing coordination through Tourism Kingston channels. Make connections with locations in Kingston. Encourage increased overnight visitation to Kingston and Frontenac.
Proposed 2025 Format: The initiative will shift to a focused, one-weekend event from Friday, September 5, to Sunday, September 7, 2025. This format consolidates efforts while maximizing impact. Proposed Itinerary: • •
Friday: o Kick-off event at the Frontenac Farmers Market with a ribbon-cutting. Saturday and Sunday: o Signature farm-hosted event with event coordination support (admission structure to be determined based on scale). o Additional farm-hosted events, business-led experiences, and community activities. o Farmers markets across the region. o Wolfe Island and Frontenac Plowing Matches. o Farm-to-table dining options highlighting local products, with varying price points to ensure availability is considered. Participation by FeastON Certified locations is encouraged.
The 2025 Open Farms initiative represents a refined approach to promoting agri-tourism and local connections in Frontenac and Kingston. By streamlining goals, improving collaboration, and focusing on a unified event format, the County and its partners aim to enhance the experience for both participants and attendees. Specific details and logistics will be finalized through continued discussions with partners and participating locations. Financial Implications The County of Frontenac’s operating budget for Open Farms 2025 is $5,000.
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Strategic Priorities 2. Contribute to the Progress of Sustainable Economic Growth and Prosperity Throughout the County. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Frontenac County Council and Staff South Frontenac Township City of Kingston Tourism Kingston Frontenac Farmers Market Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, Market at Wolfe Island Commons, Farms, Frontenac County Plowmen’s Association Businesses, Farms and Community Organizations
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Report 2025-017 Recommend Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
K&P Trail – Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with the Township of North Frontenac
Recommendation Be It Resolved That County Council receives Report 2025-017 K&P Trail – Joint Application to the Active Transportation Fund with the Township of North Frontenac And Further That County Council endorses the proposed joint application to the Federal Active Transportation Fund for the construction of the multi-use pathway in Snow Road Station; And Further That County staff be authorized to collaborate with relevant municipal and community partners to prepare and submit the application prior to the February 26 deadline; And Further That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Government of Canada should the joint application to the Active Transportation Fund be successful. Background The Federal Active Transportation Fund aims to support projects that advance the objectives of Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy and Strengthened Climate Plan. The Fund prioritizes initiatives that: •
Increase the use of active transportation relative to car travel;
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Enhance affordability by providing cost-effective travel options;
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Support climate change mitigation by reducing road congestion and pollution;
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Improve access to active transportation for all, particularly Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving groups.
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Eligible capital projects include the construction and enhancement of multi-use pathways and infrastructure that promote active transportation. This report seeks Council’s support for a joint application to the Federal Active Transportation Fund (ATF) to construct an 825m multi-use pathway adjacent to Road 509 in the village of Snow Road Station. The proposed pathway will serve as a trail connection to the village, enhancing safety for trail users, residents and visitors, while improving connectivity to a key community amenity and supporting the completion of the Frontenac K&P Trail. Comment In January of 2025, County staff met with the Public Works Manager at the Township of North Frontenac to discuss the opportunity to improve safety for residents and trail users in Snow Road Station. While this type of project would be costly if borne by the County or the Township alone, the Active Transportation Fund offers 60% project funding which greatly reduces the burden carried by the municipalities. If approached as partners, the project achieves outcomes desired by all, at a reasonable cost. The proposed multi-use pathway will extend from the village of Snow Road Station to the Mississippi River, where a boat launch and picnic area serve as popular local destinations. The existing roadway between these points is characterized by a steep hill and is frequently used by large trucks and trailers accessing a nearby quarry north of the village. This creates the potential for hazardous conditions for all types of trail users, including cyclists, pedestrians, snowmobiles and ATV riders. The new infrastructure will provide a safe route adjacent to Road 509 for trail users, as well as facilitating access to the river for residents of Snow Road Station. Greer Galloway Engineering has evaluated the more difficult southern section of the proposed project and estimated a cost of $205,111.78. The remaining 450 m extending into the village of Snow Road Station, if developed to a consistent trail standard, is expected to cost approximately $45,000 resulting in a total project budget of $250,000. In addition to local benefits, the pathway will serve as a critical link for the Frontenac K&P Trail. The pathway will bridge the gap for trail users traveling south of the Mississippi River, enabling them to seamlessly reconnect with the rail trail as it continues north through Snow Road Station. In previous discussions, the Council of the Township of North Frontenac have voiced concerns about damage to roads from motorized trail use, and this will divert trail traffic from the surface of Road 509 to the newly constructed trail. The proposed in Snow Road Station meets the criteria of the Active Transportation Fund by: •
Providing a safe active transportation connection to local amenities,
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Supporting regional tourism through improved trail connectivity.
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Enhancing safety features on Road 509 for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Finally, the proposed pathway is already a connection to the village used by the Snow Road Snowmobile Club to reach their clubhouse and when there is enough snow, it is a groomed to facilitate trail traffic between the K&P Trail and the village.
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North Frontenac Township Council will review this proposed project application at their regular meeting on February 21, 2025. If both municipalities agree to the proposed project and submission, staff will complete the grant application prior to its deadline of February 26, 2025. Financial Implications The project estimate provided by Greer Galloway Engineering is $205,111.78 for the development of the trail causeway (370m). The remaining construction to connect the trail to the Community Centre is estimated internally to cost approximately $45,000, resulting in a project budget of $250,000. The Active Transportation Fund would provide up to 60% of a project cost. The proposed breakdown of the cost sharing is as follows: Active Transportation Fund: $150,000 Frontenac County: $75,000 (Canada Community Building Fund) Township of North Frontenac: $25,000 Total Project Cost: $250,000 Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Township of North Frontenac Snow Road Snowmobile Club Ottawa Valley ATV Club
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Report 2025-019 Recommend Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
K&P Trail – Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development
Recommendation Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac receives report 2025-019 K&P Trail – Land Acquisition Policy for Trail Oriented Development; And Further That the Land Acquisition Policy for Trail Oriented Development, attached as Appendix A to this report, be incorporated into The Frontenac K&P Trail Management Plan; And Further That any outstanding offers to donate land for trail-oriented development be presented to County Council for review; And Further That a corporate-wide policy for land acquisition be developed and presented to the Governance Committee for review by the end of 2025. Background In 2024 Frontenac County, in partnership with the Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization, the County of Lanark, the County of Renfrew, the Town of Smiths Falls and the Township of Rideau Lakes undertook a Market Readiness Assessment of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop, which consists of a 360-kilometer loop of linked rail trails, including the Frontenac K&P Trail. A Market Readiness Assessment evaluates a trail readiness to receive and support visitors from regional, national and international markets. It considers the trail condition, wayfinding, management and supportive amenities such as food and beverage. As part of the forthcoming recommendations of the assessment, the consultant has advised that more opportunities for rest areas, camping, food, beverage and roofed accommodation are advisable to elevate the K&P Trail experience.
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An article discussing the need for more amenities on or adjacent to the trail was published in the Frontenac News in July of 2024, and in response to the article the County has received an unsolicited offer from a member of the public to bequeath a small parcel of land adjacent to the trail for the purposes of enhancing the trail experience. However, at present, the County does not have a policy or process in place for handling offers of this nature. Frontenac County recognizes the K&P Trail as a valuable regional asset that supports both recreation and economic development. To enhance the trail’s amenities, expand recreational access, and create new economic opportunities, the County should be prepared to consider acquiring nearby land when appropriate opportunities arise. However, without a clear policy, these transactions could be inconsistent, perceived as lacking transparency, or pose unnecessary risks to the County. This policy provides a structured process for identifying, evaluating, and acquiring suitable properties while minimizing potential risks. It also provides a clear framework to share with individuals who wish to approach the County with a donation or purchase opportunity. By incorporating this framework into the Frontenac K&P Trail Management Plan, the County will have clear guidelines to follow when opportunities to acquire land arise, ensuring informed and responsible decision-making. Comment Acquiring land adjacent to the trail can significantly improve user experiences by supporting:
- Rest Areas, Washrooms, Parking and Trailheads: These facilities provide essential services, ensuring comfort and convenience for trail users. Rest areas offer spaces to relax, washrooms address basic needs, and trailheads serve as organized access points to the trail system.
- Camping, Food Services, and Tourist Accommodations: Dedicated areas for camping and food vendors enhance the trail’s attractiveness for multi-day trips, while accommodations increase its appeal to tourists seeking unique outdoor experiences. Acquired lands could be leased by the County to local businesses who could promote, manage and provide food and beverage services, accommodations or other amenities and experiences as required.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Acquiring land to create additional access points, connect trail segments, or establish ecological buffers enhances the usability and environmental integration of the trail, making it more accessible and enjoyable for all users. Proposed Policy The Trail Oriented Land Acquisition Policy establishes a clear process for Frontenac County to acquire lands adjacent to the K&P Trail to enhance recreational amenities, improve trail connectivity, and support local economic development. This policy applies to acquisitions through donations, bequeathments, tax sales, and direct purchases. The Recommend Report to Council K&P Trail – Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development February 19, 2025
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policy aligns with the Municipal Act and other relevant legislation, ensuring acquisitions are conducted transparently, cost-effectively, and with appropriate oversight. Land may be acquired through donations or bequeathments, where property owners voluntarily transfer land to the County, potentially receiving tax benefits. All such transfers are subject to legal review, title verification, and environmental assessment before acceptance. For tax sales, County staff will monitor municipal listings to identify cost-effective opportunities, ensuring potential liabilities such as contamination are minimized. When other acquisition methods are not viable, the County may consider purchasing strategically important parcels at fair market value to support trail functionality and economic objectives. The policy outlines evaluation criteria for determining land suitability, including proximity to the trail, potential for amenities (e.g., rest areas, parking), ecological value, and contributions to community and economic development. Properties with environmental hazards, contamination, or conflicting land uses will be deprioritized or excluded. All acquisitions must undergo legal review to ensure titles are free of encumbrances, liens, or other restrictions. A standardized acquisition process will guide decision-making, including desktop GIS analysis, site visits, financial reviews, and consultations with local municipalities, conservation authorities, and trail organizations. Final decisions on acquisitions will be made by County Council in closed sessions, with all transactions subject to a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to identify potential contamination risks. For land donations valued over $10,000, a professional appraisal from a certified appraiser is required, while MPAC assessments may be used for smaller parcels. The policy defines a Significant Acquisition as one that exceeds $100,000 in total costs, involves more than 5 acres of land, or has substantial community, environmental, or legal implications. For these acquisitions, the County will conduct public engagement, including issuing public notices, holding community meetings, and incorporating feedback into final decisions. In exceptional cases where confidentiality or time sensitivity is required, public consultations may be waived with in-camera Council approval. The Right of Refusal clause allows the County to decline any land acquisition that presents legal, environmental, or financial risks inconsistent with County objectives. The policy will be reviewed every five years and promptly updated following significant changes in relevant legislation to ensure it continues to meet community needs and supports the long-term goals of the K&P Trail Management Plan. Establishing Corporate Level Policies To ensure consistency and strategic alignment across all land acquisition activities within Frontenac County, it is recommended that a comprehensive, county-wide land acquisition policy be developed. While the Trail Oriented Land Acquisition Policy effectively addresses the specific needs related to the K&P Trail, the absence of a unified framework for broader land acquisition activities may result in inconsistent practices, missed opportunities, or exposure to legal and financial risks. Recommend Report to Council K&P Trail – Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development February 19, 2025
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A global land acquisition policy would establish a standardized process and set of criteria for evaluating, acquiring, and managing land across all County departments and initiatives, including but not limited to infrastructure development, environmental conservation, economic development, and public amenities. This policy would ensure that acquisitions are conducted transparently, align with the County’s long-term strategic goals, and are compliant with relevant legislation, including the Municipal Act, 2001. It is recommended that staff initiate the development of this global policy, engaging with leadership from across departments to ensure comprehensive understanding of the County’s potential land acquisition needs. Once drafted, the proposed policy should be presented to the Governance Committee for review and feedback prior to its submission to County Council for final approval. If a global policy is established, the policies contained in the Management Plan can be incorporated into this policy and removed from the Plan. Conclusion This policy is designed to ensure that Frontenac County can thoughtfully evaluate and respond to land acquisition opportunities as they arise. When properties adjacent to the K&P Trail become available this framework provides a clear and responsible approach to assessing their potential benefits. The goal is to enhance the trail experience and support economic development, while ensuring that any acquisitions align with the County’s long-term priorities and financial sustainability. Financial Implications •
Potential costs include purchase price, appraisal fees, legal fees, potential remediation, and costs to prepare the parcel for intended use. The new lands may introduce new long-term maintenance costs.
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The process for receiving donations has been developed to create an opportunity with few costs borne by the County.
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The County may engage 3rd party vendors to provide amenities on the properties, with potential lease agreements resulting in revenue.
Strategic Alignment Priority 2. Contribute to the Progress of Sustainable Economic Growth and Prosperity Throughout the County •
Attract new investments and businesses to Frontenac County.
Priority 4. Maximize Administrative Leadership within the County Administration. •
Ensure efficient and responsible financial management of County resources
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Ensure transparency and accountability of the governance of the County of Frontenac (Council and its Committees).
Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning Cataraqui Conservation
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Appendix A: Trail Oriented Land Acquisition Policy [Draft] 1
Purpose
This policy is intended to guide the County’s process, consistent with the Municipal Act, 2001, and other applicable legislation, when lands adjacent to the K&P Trail become available for acquisition. Lands adjacent to the K&P Trail may be procured from time to time through the following methods:
- Donations and Bequests: Landowners and residents of Frontenac County may seek a tax benefit through the donation of a parcel of land for use in supporting the K&P Trail experience.
- Tax Sales: When municipalities within Frontenac County post tax sales, staff will review and evaluate the postings to identify suitable parcels for sale. Tax-sales may result in a cost-effective procurement of strategic parcels of land. The County will consider properties that directly support trail objectives while ensuring liabilities, such as contamination, are minimal.
- Purchases: For parcels critical to trail functionality or economic impact, it may be necessary to consider purchasing property at fair market value. This approach is reserved for situations where other acquisition methods are not viable. 2
Evaluation
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Land Suitability Criteria
To determine the suitability of a potential parcel land for acquisition, the following criteria will be evaluated:
- Proximity: Land is ideally situated adjacent to or abutting the K&P Trail, ensuring it enhances the functionality and connectivity of the trail.
- Use: Parcels should be suitable for providing amenities such as rest areas, parking, or trailheads, supporting recreational and economic purposes.
- Connectivity: Lands that bridge gaps in the trail network, create new access points, or improve ecological corridors are prioritized for acquisition.
- Compatibility: Potential use of lands will complement and contribute to community and economic value in the proposed location.
- Ecological Value: Properties featuring wetlands, forested areas, or other natural features that enhance the trail’s environmental value. 2.2
Exclusion Criteria
The following criteria will flag a potential property for either further evaluation, or outright exclusion:
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1. Hazards: Properties with contamination, significant flooding risks or other natural hazards such as unstable slopes, or structural instability are excluded to prevent excessive remediation costs and liabilities. 2. Alternative Use: Parcels suitable for higher value uses, that may conflict with larger economic objectives, such as residential, commercial, or industrial development, are deprioritized. 3. Liability: All properties considered for acquisition must undergo a legal review to confirm the title is free and clear of encumbrances, liens, easements, or other legal restrictions. The title to the land must be free and clear and there are no easements, liens, encumbrances, development agreements, or restrictive covenants that will limit the use of the property to its highest potential or result in financial liability for the County. 2.3
Process
The County will use a standardized evaluation process to ensure objective and efficient assessment of potential acquisitions:
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Desktop Review: Utilize GIS mapping and spatial analysis to determine the parcel’s location, size, proximity to the trail, and alignment with strategic priorities.
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Site Visit: Conduct on-site inspections to assess physical attributes such as topography, vegetation, accessibility, and suitability for intended uses.
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Financial Review: Estimate acquisition costs, including purchase price, appraisal fees, potential remediation, and costs to prepare parcel for intended use. Analyze long-term maintenance costs and expected economic benefits.
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Partner Feedback: Confidentially engage local municipalities, trail organizations, conservation groups, and other relevant partners to gather insights and address concerns about potential acquisitions.
Council Consideration and Decision
After the opportunity review is completed a background report providing an overview of relevant criteria outlined in this policy will be provided to County Council in closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 RSO. A recommendation will be provided to County Council who will make the final decision to accept a donation or proceed with a transaction. Should Council direct staff to proceed with a property acquisition, it is recommended that the transaction be subject to a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to identify potential contamination. Further investigation (Phase 2 ESA) may be required based on initial findings.
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Donations and Bequeathments
A donation is the voluntary and irrevocable transfer of land or property from a donor to the Corporation of the County of Frontenac without financial compensation or consideration. The donation is typically made during the donor’s lifetime and may be eligible for tax benefits under applicable federal or provincial tax laws. All donations are subject to legal review, title verification, and environmental assessment prior to acceptance. A bequeathment (or bequest) refers to the transfer of land or property to the Corporation of the County of Frontenac through the provisions of a deceased individual’s last will and testament or an estate plan. The bequeathment takes effect upon the donor’s death and is subject to probate and estate settlement processes. The County reserves the right to decline any bequeathed property if it does not align with strategic objectives, or if legal, environmental, or financial risks are identified. 4.1
Compensation for donated and bequeathed lands For land donations valued over $10,000, the donor must provide a professional appraisal from a certified appraiser, conducted within one year of the transfer. MPAC assessments may be used for smaller parcels or where appraisals are not practicable.
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Right of Refusal
The County reserves the right to refuse any land donation or acquisition if, in its sole discretion, the property poses legal, environmental, or financial risks inconsistent with the County’s objectives. 6
Review Cycle
This policy will be reviewed every five (5) years as part of the K&P Trail Management Plan comprehensive review cycle. A review will ensure that the acquisition framework remains aligned with evolving community needs, environmental conditions, and economic goals. In addition to the five-year review cycle, the policy will be reviewed following any significant amendments to applicable municipal, provincial, or federal legislation affecting land acquisitions.
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Report 2025-021 Recommend Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Corporate Services – Correction to Property Title of Former County lands in the Former Pittsburgh Township, now City of Kingston
Recommendation Be It Resolved That that in accordance with By-law Number 17-1995, the Council of the County of Frontenac pass a by-law to declare lands identified in the deed dated October 28, 1944 between Norman Wesley Morrison and Isabelle Florence Morrison and the County of Frontenac, surplus for the purpose of correcting a property title error of a former County Road in the former Pittsburgh Township, now forming part of the City of Kingston specifically: All singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the Township of Pittsburgh, in the County of Frontenac and being part of Lot TWENTY ONE in the FOURTH Concession of the said Township, COMMENCING at the North West angle of Lot Twenty One, thence Southerly along the limits between Lots Twenty One and Twenty, nine feet, thence Easterly along the line of a newly constructed fence which is distant thirty tree feet from the centre line of the travelled road, a distance of forty rods, thence North nine feet, thence Westerly along the line of the old fence [indistinguishable] the Southerly limit of the said road forty rods [indistinguishable] to the point of commencement. And Further That Section 3 (a) of By-law 17-1995 requiring notice to the public be waived and that the by-law receive all three readings; And Further That the Warden and clerk be authorized to execute a quit claim deed and/or any other documentation reasonably requested or recommended by the County solicitor in favor of the City of Kingston for the subject lands.
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Background Staff are in receipt of a request by a property owner to quit claim lands to the County of Frontenac to reflect a transfer that occurred back in 1944 in the former Pittsburgh Township. These lands are a relatively small parcel along the former County road allowance. The solicitor for the current owner is working on converting the property to Land Titles from Registry, and one matter that needs to be addressed is to quit claim the subject parcel to the County of Frontenac (as the deeded owner) to reflect this transfer; and to identify that the solicitor’s clients do not own this subject parcel. It should be noted that a few transfers that were registered subsequent to this were incorrect since they purported to convey the subject parcel while the transferors didn’t actually own the subject lands. This created competing claims to the subject lands which is one of the reasons the property owner’s lands were not previously converted to Land Titles. Comment The solicitors are in the process of trying to correct title of the subject parcel with the Land Registry Office to show that the County owns it pursuant to the survey. County staff have advised that pursuant to the 1998 Amalgamation order, the City of Kingston would now be the owner given present-day jurisdiction. County staff have come across a number of requests in the past similar to this where the County is still identified on title with respect to the former County Roads system, now under the ownership and jurisdiction of the City of Kingston. Following discussions with our County Solicitor on how best to address this matter, staff are recommending that Council authorize the execution of a quit claim deed that is commonly used to update or clarify ownership titles. Once executed, the property owners are then able to transfer these lands to the City of Kingston. Given that the purpose of this is to simply correct title errors, staff are recommending that the public notice provisions be waived to expedite the process as there is no opportunity for the public to express interest in these lands.
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Strategic Priorities Implications Priority 4 4.1
Maximize Administrative Leadership within the County Administration.
Ensure efficient and responsible financial management of County resources.
Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer David Mundy, Cunningham Swan Zachary K. Powell, Templemen LLP
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Report 2025-022 Recommend Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Corporate Services – Transfer of Deeded Lands to the County of Frontenac in the former Portland Township to the Township of South Frontenac
Recommendation Be It Resolved That in accordance with By-law Number 17-1995, the Council of the County of Frontenac pass a by-law to declare lands legally descripted as Part Lot 10, Concession 8, geographic township of Portland, being Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1, surplus in favour of the Township of South Frontenac; And Further That Section 3(a) of By-law 17-1995 requiring notice to the public be waived and that the by-law receive all three readings; And Further That Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation confirming that the County of Frontenac has no interest in lands legally described as Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1 reasonably requested or recommended by the County solicitor. Background In 1925, lands in the former Portland Township were deeded to the County of Frontenac. The history of the property is that it is an old, small former quarry (inactive) that the Township of South Frontenac Fire Department has been using for training since well before amalgamation (former Township of Portland). The parcel of land does not show up as a separate parcel given the last deed was so far outside of the 40-year title search period when properties were being converted/digitized. At that time, it was only included with the original/surrounding
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concession lot in private ownership. The last deed in 1925 was to the County of Frontenac. It is unclear when ownership (beneficial and/or legal) shifted from the County to the Township of South Frontenac, however the initial deed to the County was only for a smaller portion of the property in question. The private property owner’s solicitor is of the view that the County needs to provide its consent or somehow confirm that it has no interest in parts 3, 4 & 5 on the attached plan (notwithstanding that nothing has occurred in terms of title transfer since 1925). Comment Through discussions with the County solicitor, given the Township’s involvement and use of the property for decades, the County would likely have a very difficult time asserting any ownership interest. Care, control and responsibility for the property has been through the Township, so the County would likely have lost any title to adverse possession many years ago. Although the County Solicitor advised that it would be difficult for him to characterize this as a ‘disposition’ of land, to avoid any potential future liability against the County, staff are recommending that the official process be followed with a full Council resolution and by-law declaring the lands surplus and authorizing the execution of the required documents to transfer these lands officially to the Township of South Frontenac. In the County solicitor’s view, any potential interest of the County in this property is highly nebulous, and this would be confirming that no interest exists as opposed to consenting to any transfer of land. Given that the purpose of this is to simply reflect true ownership of the lands, staff are recommending that the public notice requirements be waived to expedite the process as there is no opportunity for the public to express interest in these lands. Strategic Priorities Implications Priority 4 4.1
Maximize Administrative Leadership within the County Administration.
Ensure efficient and responsible financial management of County resources.
Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer David Mundy, Cunningham Swan Recommend Report to Council Corporate Services – Corporate Services – Transfer of Deeded Lands to the County of Frontenac in the former Portland Township to the Township of South Frontenac February 19, 2025 Page 2 of 2
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Report 2025-024 Recommend Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Dmitry Kurylovich, Project Manager/Senior Planner, Planning & Economic Development.
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Planning and Economic Development – Authorization to permit the CAO to sign a Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form for the purpose of exploring the feasibility of rehabilitating a former aggregate pit located on a County owned property through the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties Program
Recommendation Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive report number 2025-024 “To permit the CAO to sign a Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form for the purpose of exploring the feasibility of rehabilitating a former aggregate pit located on a County owned property through the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties Program”; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the CAO to sign the Land Acknowledgement and Release Form to enter into a non-binding agreement with The Ontario Aggregates Resources Corporation to explore rehabilitation options for the former aggregate pit located at 15405 Road 509, Township of North Frontenac. Background The County of Frontenac was contacted by The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation on November 4th, 2024, to explore the rehabilitation of the former pit located on the Robertsville Ambulance Station property at 15405 Road 509 in the Township of North Frontenac at no cost to the County (See Attachment 1).
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The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation (TOARC), through the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties (MAAP) program, rehabilitates old pits and quarries that are deemed abandoned under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) (pits or quarries for which a licence was never in force prior to the commencement of the ARA in 1990). The program is fully funded by the aggregate industry through a portion of aggregate producers’ annual licence and tonnage fees. As of 2021, MAAP has worked with landowners to rehabilitate 607 sites across Ontario, equal to over 880 hectares of land, or nearly 2,200 acres. Rehabilitation of abandoned pits or quarries may include: grading and stabilizing slopes to make them safer, grading and seeding sites for agriculture, pasture or recreation, and creating and enhancing wildlife habitat by planting native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses. The subject property is 4.06 hectare (10 acre) in area with 335 metres (1,100 feet) of frontage along Road 509 and 177 metres (583 feet) on Robertsville Road. Comment: Before staff can begin any discussions regarding rehabilitation feasibility or rehabilitation options for the property, authorization is required from the County. TOARC has asked the County to sign a Landowner Acknowledgement and Release form (See Attachment 2). This form is non-binding and does not guarantee any rehabilitation of the site and allows the County to withdraw their participation at anytime. Next Steps:
- Sign Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form to enter into a non-biding agreement with TOARC. The County can withdraw their participation in this program at anytime.
- County staff to meet with TOARC staff on-site to discuss rehabilitation options in Spring of 2025. Strategic Priority Implications The subject property is located within 60 metres (196 feet) of the K&P Trail. There may be an opportunity to leverage the location of the subject property in support of the K&P Trail. The rehabilitation of this property is in alignment with County Council’s Strategic Priority 2: “Contribute to the progress of sustainable economic growth and prosperity throughout the County”. Financial Implications TOARC covers all costs associated with the rehabilitation of the site. The County is responsible for the staff time for administration of the rehabilitation including site visits and meetings with the team from TOARC. Recommend Report to Council Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form February 19, 2025
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Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Joe Gallivan, Director, Planning and Economic Development Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning Attachments Attachment 1 – Letter from The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation Attachment 2 – Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form to Be Signed Attachment 3 – Key Map
Recommend Report to Council Landowner Acknowledgement and Release Form February 19, 2025
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MANAGEMENT OF ABANDONED AGGREGATE PROPERTIES Program November 4, 2024
File #: FRO-PA-458
County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Rd, Glenburnie, ON, K0H 1S0 Dear landowner, RE: Legacy pit location: Lot 3, Concession 8, Palmerston Township, Frontenac County You could be qualified to have the old pit on your property rehabilitated into naturalized land, agriculture, pasture or recreation at no cost of your own. We have a file on a legacy pit located off Hwy 509 and Robertsville Rd. I have attached an image that depicts the approximate location of this pit for your reference. If after a site visit and inventory we believe the site can benefit from rehabilitation, it will become a potential candidate project in the near future. If you are not interested, or feel as though the area is already naturalized, please contact us so that we can close your file. The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation (TOARC), through the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties (MAAP) program rehabilitates old pits and quarries that are deemed abandoned under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) (pits or quarries for which a licence was never in force prior to the commencement of the ARA in 1990). The program is fully funded by the aggregate industry through a portion of aggregate producers’ annual licence and tonnage fees. In the 1990s, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) undertook an inventory of site disturbances that were thought to be the result of aggregate extraction. Using aerial imagery and collections of written/verbal accounts their investigation resulted in the creation of approximately 8200 files. In 1997 MAAP was created and these files formed the basis from which MAAP began a systematic assessment of sites and the establishment of priorities regarding which sites to tackle first. As of 2021, MAAP has worked with landowners to rehabilitate 607 sites across Ontario, equal to over 880 hectares of land, or nearly 2200 acres. Rehabilitation of abandoned pits or quarries may include: grading and stabilizing slopes to make them safer, grading and seeding sites for agriculture, pasture or recreation, and creating and enhancing wildlife habitat by planting native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses. We are completing projects in the Frontenac region in the near future and informing landowners of the program. Please contact me to set up a meeting to discuss potential opportunities! If you are not interested we ask that you please formally decline by notifying us via phone, mail or . email. The MAAP program will no longer try to contact you, unless you should change your mind in the future and want to participate.
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Participation in the MAAP program is completely voluntary, and all projects (which include, but are not limited to the activities mentioned above) are fully funded. The landowner is able to cancel the agreement at any time prior to the commencement of rehabilitation. You can reach me via email at: sikumka@toarc.com, or call me toll-free at 1-866-308-6272 if you have any questions. You can visit our website at www.toarc.com to view our Rehabilitation Scrapbook of past projects. Kind regards, Shaunessy Kumka Project Coordinator
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File #: FRO-PA-458
*This document is not legally binding *Please send this copy back to our office if interested
MANAGEMENT OF ABANDONED AGGREGATE PROPERTIES Program LANDOWNER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE – REHABILITATION OF ABANDONED PIT OR QUARRY Site Number:___________________ TO: The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation (“TOARC”) RE:
Rehabilitation of Lot ____, Concession _____, ____________Township, ___________________ County (the “Property”) under the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties (“MAAP”) Program
I, ________________________________________________hereby acknowledge and agree as follows: [print name(s)]
I am the registered and beneficial owner of the Property, which TOARC has determined to be an abandoned pit or quarry within the meaning of section 1(1) of the Aggregate Resources Act (the “Act”). I confirm that no licence or wayside permit under the Act or its predecessor legislation was ever in force at any time after December 31, 1989 in respect of the Property.
The rehabilitation of qualifying abandoned aggregate sites is fully funded by the levy fee paid by active aggregate producers throughout Ontario. All costs associated with rehabilitation efforts, including design will be paid in full by The Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties program (“MAAP”) as described in the rehabilitation site plan.
By signing this document, I am indicating my interest in potentially participating in the MAAP program, however I understand that the ‘Rehabilitation Supervisor’ must deem the site an official project candidate before any rehabilitation can commence.
MAAP The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation 1001 Champlain Avenue, Suite 103, Burlington, ON L7L 5Z4 (905) 319 1968 www.toarc.com
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I have agreed with TOARC that prior to commencement of work, a plan for the rehabilitation of the Property will be prepared with my consultation. MAAP will conduct the Rehabilitation as an agent for The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation (“TOARC”), the trustee of the Aggregate Resources Trust.
I authorize TOARC, its officers, employees and agents, to enter on to the
Property for the purpose of the Rehabilitation. I acknowledge and agree that TOARC and/or its agents may conduct such studies and undertake such construction on the Property, as TOARC may direct, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purpose of completing the Rehabilitation. 6.
I agree that, until the Rehabilitation is completed, I will not enter into an
agreement, easement, lease or licence concerning the Property, which may affect the Rehabilitation without the express written consent of TOARC. 7.
I acknowledge and agree that:
(a)
I remain solely responsible for any pre-existing condition of the property or any conditions or circumstances, which arose prior to the Rehabilitation;
(b)
If existing soils, fill or ground water on the Property do not meet current Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (“MOECP”) guidelines or requirements, TOARC has no obligation to remove existing fill material, contaminated soil or groundwater off the site as part of the Rehabilitation;
(c)
While the Rehabilitation may involve using or moving on-site materials, including fill, TOARC makes no representations as to the quality of such fill and assumes no liability for past, present or future claims that may arise, either directly or indirectly, as a result of contaminated on-site fill material, soil or groundwater;
MAAP The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation 1001 Champlain Avenue, Suite 103, Burlington, ON L7L 5Z4 (905) 319 1968 www.toarc.com
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(d)
I remain solely responsible for the maintenance of the Property, and for any works (including fencing) placed on the Property or conditions created in the course of Rehabilitation or after Rehabilitation has been completed.
I give The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation permission to act on my
behalf to apply for and obtain all necessary permits for the purpose of rehabilitating the abandoned pit/quarry on my property, and to perform the works required and involved with that permit. 9.
I give The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation permission to, or utilize
a third party survey company or aerial imaging company, to collect data for the the abandoned pit /quarry on my property, and all data including photographs and geospatial information received by TOARC/MAAP will pertain to the project site only. 10.
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless TOARC and any of its agents
for any losses, expenses, cost, claims, damages (including incidental, indirect and consequential damages) and liabilities, arising in connection with or as a result of the matters listed in paragraph 5, or as a result of TOARC’s participation in the Rehabilitation, except as may be caused by the negligence of TOARC. 11.
I acknowledge that signing this form does not guarantee that MAAP will
undertake rehabilitation of the pit/quarry on my property, nor does it imply a timeline on the implementation of any potential rehabilitation that may have been discussed.
MAAP The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation 1001 Champlain Avenue, Suite 103, Burlington, ON L7L 5Z4 (905) 319 1968 www.toarc.com
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TOARC acknowledges that the landowner, in writing, can cancel this agreement at any time prior to the commencement of rehabilitation. DATED this the ________ day of __________________, 20.
Witness
Landowner (signature)
Landowner (signature)
Contact Numbers: Mobile: Mailing Address: Email Address:
_______________ Residence: __________________
___________________________________ (optional)
MAAP The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation 1001 Champlain Avenue, Suite 103, Burlington, ON L7L 5Z4 (905) 319 1968 www.toarc.com
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Report 2025-015 Information Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Corporate Services – 2024 Annual Report on Delegation of Authority
Recommendation This report is for information purposes only. Background On December 21, 2022, Council, through the passage of By-law 2022-0050 amended By-law 2016-0006, to establish a Delegation of Authority Policy and authorized the delegation of certain powers and duties under the Municipal Act, 2001, the Planning Act and other Acts with respect to the delegation of Council’s legislative and administrative authority. The purpose of the policy is to set out the scope of the powers and duties which Council may delegate its legislative and administrative authority and to establish principles governing such delegation. This policy was developed in accordance with the Municipal Act in order to comply with its other applicable sections, including Section 270. This policy applies to all committees of Council, departments and staff. As per schedule B of the Policy, the following are the duties which Council has delegated: Warden Head of the Municipality for the Purposes of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Ombudsman Act Clerk Delegated the power or duty granted or vested in the head pursuant to Section 49(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
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Designated as the Contact Person of the Municipality for the Purposes of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Ombudsman Act; Director of Planning and Economic Development •
Delegated the authority to authorize Final Approval of Plans of Subdivision and Plans of Condominium.
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Delegated the authority to authorize Applications for Part-Lot Control – Approval.
Integrity Commissioner •
Delegation of authority of Council’s powers to impose penalties for a contravention of the Code of Conduct
Comment The purpose of this report is to provide Council an update of how these delegated authorities were used in 2024. Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act The Clerk is delegated the power or duty granted or vested in the head pursuant to Section 49(1) of the MFIPPA. In addition, Section 26 requires that the head shall make an annual report regarding the institutions public access to information under its custody and control, in accordance with this section, to the Information and Privacy Commissioner. In 2024, the Clerk received two (2) full requests for access to information pursuant to MFIPPA. Both requests were made by individuals. Full disclosure of information was provided to both requests. No fees were collected to process or grant access to these requests, except for the $5 application fee required by all requests. In addition, a request received in 2022 which was subsequently appealed, referred to mediation, and adjudicated, A decision was rendered in 2024, resulting in processed. A total of $728.20 in fees collected to fulfill the request. Personal Health Information and Protection of Privacy Act The Clerk is delegated as the Contact Person of the Municipality for the Purposes of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Ombudsman Act; In addition, Section 26 of MFIPPA requires that the head shall make an annual report, in accordance with this section, to the Commissioner and that the report specify the number of requests under MFIPPA or the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) for access to records made to the institution or to a health information custodian within the meaning of the Personal Health Information Protection Act. If an institution has more than one type of health information custodian, it must submit a separate report for each type. The County of Frontenac is a health information custodian for the follow types: Information Report to Council Corporate Services – Annual Report on Delegation of Authority February 19, 2025
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1. A municipality that operates an ambulance service within the meaning of the Ambulance Act 2. A person who operates a long-term care home within the meaning of the LongTerm Care Homes Act, 2007 or a care home within the meaning of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 i.
Frontenac Paramedics
In 2024, Frontenac Paramedics received a total of 11 requests for personal health information. All requests were completed within 30 days or less as required under the Act. Of the 11 requests, all were granted full access. The total of fees collected at the writing of this report are $435.05. ii.
Fairmount Home
In 2024, Fairmount Home received no requests for personal health information. Privacy Breaches A privacy breach occurs when Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) has been contravened, for example, where personal health information is stolen, lost or if it is used or disclosed without authority. PHIPA requires that, as a health information custodian, the County must take reasonable steps to ensure that personal health information in its custody or control is protected against theft, loss and unauthorized use and disclosure, and that the records containing the information are protected against unauthorized copying, modification or disposal. The County must also take reasonable steps to ensure that personal health information is not collected without authority, and that records of personal health information are retained, transferred and disposed of in a secure manner. Health information custodians are required to submit an annual report on privacy breaches occurring during the previous calendar year to the Information and Privacy Commissioner, as mandated under section 6.4 of Ontario Regulation 329/04 made pursuant to the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 Act. No privacy breaches occurred in 2024 for Frontenac Paramedics Fairmount Home experienced 1 privacy breach in 2024 in which 1 individual was affected and notified. Final Approval of Plans of Subdivision and Plans of Condominium No delegation of authority for approval for Final Approval of Plans of Subdivision and Plans of Condominium was used in 2024. Authorization of Applications for Part-Lot Control – Approval No delegation of authority to authorize Part Lot Control Approval was used in 2024.
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To impose penalties for a contravention of the Code of Conduct No direct delegation of authority was used in 2024 to impose penalties for a contravention of the Code of Conduct. Staff are not aware of any complaints that may have been received by the Integrity Commissioner in 2024. Strategic Priorities Implications Priority 4
Maximize Administrative Leadership within the County Administration.
4.1
Ensure efficient and responsible financial management of County resources.
4.2
Ensure transparency and accountability of the governance of the County of Frontenac (Council and its Committees).
Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resources Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Marc Goudie, Chief/Director of Emergency and Transportation Services Susan Brant, Administrator, Fairmount Home Tony Fleming, Integrity Commissioner
Information Report to Council Corporate Services – Annual Report on Delegation of Authority February 19, 2025
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Report 2025-023 Information Report to Council To:
Warden and Members of County Council
From:
Kevin Farrell, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Marc Goudie, Paramedic Chief/Director Emergency and Transportation Services
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Emergency and Transportation Services – Information Report on Offload Delays
Recommendation This report is for information purposes only. Background Offload delays for Frontenac Paramedics at Kingston General Hospital (KGH) have increased significantly since 2018 and have remained high since 2022. Offload delay is defined as the time Paramedics are still responsible for the care of a patient after 30 minutes of arriving at the hospital. Total time spent on offload delay in 2024 (January 1, 2024, to December 29, 2024) was 4,897.5 hours. This is equivalent to 9,795 human resource hours – accounting for two Paramedics on each ambulance as well as equivalent to losing slightly more than one 12-hour/7 day per week Paramedic resource a year from operations. Comment The Control Chart below helps to illustrate the fluctuation in weekly cumulative offload delays at KGH in hours. The orange mean line represents the average weekly cumulative offload hours for the time period, which represents 102.2 hours. The red line is the upper control limit for the time period, calculated as the third standard deviation
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for all data points, which is equal to 259.1 hours. Data points close to or above this line represent significant outliers in the data series. The increase in offload time during the weeks of December 2 – 8, 2024, and December 9 – 15, 2024, are attributed to KGH going live with their new documentation system called Lumeo. With the implementation of Lumeo there were delays at the hospital while staff became familiar with the operational use of the new system. The increase in offload delay during the weeks of December 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025, and January 6 – 12, 2025, are attributed to several factors that include: KGH experiencing a record volume of patients in the Emergency Department, higher acuity patients, and longer lengths of stay for admitted patients. All that, combined with an increase in circulating respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, Influenza A and B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the increase in the spread of these illnesses over the holiday period contributed to the increase in offload delays experienced by Frontenac Paramedics.
*Note that the mean and UCL 3SD are calculated from January 1, 2024 to February 9, 2025. Not all data points from this time period appear on the chart. Recommendations Continue to work with the Province of Ontario to secure offload funding. Create alternative pathways for patients to access the right care from the right providers at the right time and maximize Paramedics’ ability to safely treat and discharge, treat and provide an alternative destination, or treat and refer to other care providers. Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report. Information Report to Council Frontenac Paramedics – Frontenac Information Report on Offload Delays February 19, 2025
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Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Jennifer Perry, Performance Standards Assistant, Frontenac Paramedics
Information Report to Council Frontenac Paramedics – Frontenac Information Report on Offload Delays February 19, 2025
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Committee Report To:
Warden and Council Members of the County of Frontenac
From:
Jannette Amini, Manager of Economic Legislative Services/Clerk
Date of meeting:
February 19, 2025
Re:
Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee – Report to Council
The Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee reports and recommends as follows:
- 2025-008 Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Accessibility Status Report Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Annual Accessibility Status Report, attached to this report as Appendix A; And Further That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 91/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards section 4(3), that a copy of this Annual Accessibility Status Report be posted to the County of Frontenac Website; And Further That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 91/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards section 4(3.1) and (3.2), that a copy of this Annual Accessibility Status Report be forwarded to the Frontenac Lower Tiers for posting on their respective websites.
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Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 [Note: Minutes are not Verbatim, please refer to full video at https://www.youtube.com/live/E0GgBRUAcyY ] A meeting of the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC) was held in the Council Chamber of the County Administration Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:17 a.m. Present:
David Yerxa, Community Representative, Central Frontenac
Present Electronically
Neil Allen, Community Representative, South Frontenac, Chair Erin Ferguson, Community Representative, North Frontenac Councillor Nicki Gowdy Pat Joslin, Community Representative at Large Janet MacDonald, Community Representative, Frontenac Islands Councillor Bill Saunders Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development Jannette Amini, County of Frontenac Adam Robinson, Township of North Frontenac James Thompson, Township of South Frontenac Heather Woodland, Township of South Frontenac
Regrets Also Present Also Present Electronically 1.
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. 2.
Adoption of the Agenda
Moved By: Seconded By:
Mr. Yerxa Ms. Ferguson
That the agenda for the January 27, 2025 meeting of the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved. Carried
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3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were none. 4.
Adoption of Minutes a)
Minutes of Meeting held November 5, 2024
Moved By: Seconded By:
Ms. Ferguson Mr. Yerxa
That the minutes of the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held November 5, 2024 be adopted. Carried 5.
Deputations and/or Presentations
Reports to the Accessibility Advisory Committee a)
2025-008 Corporate Services Annual Accessibility Status Report Moved By: Mr. Allen Seconded By: Ms. Ferguson Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Annual Accessibility Status Report, attached to this report as Appendix A; And Further That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 91/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards section 4(3), that a copy of this Annual Accessibility Status Report be posted to the County of Frontenac Website; And Further That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 91/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards section 4(3.1) and (3.2), that a copy of this Annual Accessibility Status Report be forwarded to the Frontenac Lower Tiers for posting on their respective websites. Carried Ms. Amini provided an overview of the accomplishments of 2024, which are contained in the report.
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2025-009 K&P Trail E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Mobility Scooters and other forms of micro mobility on the K&P Trail Moved By: Mr. Yerxa Seconded By: Ms. Ferguson Be It Resolved the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee receives report 2025009 And Further That staff be directed to amend Bylaw No. 2022-0033 as follows:
- That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by deleting the following: f) “E-Bike” shall mean a motor assisted bicycle within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O .1990, c.H.8, as amended. And replacing with: f) “E-Bike” shall mean a power-assisted bicycle, also called an electric bicycle or e-bike, is a bicycle with an electric motor that has a handlebar for steering, working pedals, two or three wheels, an electric motor and braking systems.
- That Section 2, Definitions, be amended by adding the following definitions, in alphabetical order: Electric Kick Scooter shall mean an a two-wheeled, handlebar-equipped, standup scooter powered by an electric motor and is equipped with a brake, bell or horn, and front and rear lights. Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) shall mean a four-wheeled electric vehicle designed for short-distance transportation. It is equipped with essential safety features including seat belts, mirrors, turn signals, headlights, brake lights, and a horn. LSVs can operate at speeds up to 40 km/h and are permitted only on roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less, as regulated under Ontario’s Low-Speed Vehicle Pilot Program. LSVs must be registered, insured, and operated by a licensed driver. Mobility Scooter shall mean a personal mobility device that is designed to help people with limited mobility travel in pedestrianized spaces. These devices are powered with an electric motor and can reach a maximum speed of 15 km/h. Persons using mobility scooters are treated as pedestrians under the Highway Traffic Act.
- That Section 2 be re-numbered accordingly. Carried
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Mr. Allen provided an overview of the report, pointing to the new diversity of mobility devises being used on the trail and what is considered a motorized vehicle. The report looks primarily at mobility scooters and e-bikes but also looks at emerging scooters and low speed vehicles. E-bikes, so long as they have pedals and have less than 500KW of power are considered bicycles under the Highway Traffic Act. Once modifications are made, such as mopeds or motorcycles, they are then considered motorized vehicles. The electric kick scooters are new, and we are not seeing a lot of these in Kingston or Frontenac but this is something that staff will monitor. In terms of questions around if the County has received any feedback from those who use a mobility scooter on the trail as to how accessible the trail is, Mr. Allen noted that there are some locations that are more difficult in terms of slope and grade, however there is signage to indicate the changes in grade. For the most part, we maintain a level cross slope. Regarding questions around low-speed vehicles are not permitted on the trail at this time, Mr. Allen noted that these are small type cars that only fit one person. At this time, we do not know of their capabilities and if permitted, they could go on the path anywhere that ATVs are permitted. The path is meant for recreational purposes and these vehicles are not for that purpose. All 4 devices in this report are battery powered by small electric motors. 7.
Township Updates Township of North Frontenac
No questions Township of Central Frontenac Township of South Frontenac Township of Frontenac Islands 8.
Communications
Other Business
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10.
Next Meeting The following dates have been set for 2025: Wednesday, April 30 @ 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30 @ 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 29 @ 10 a.m.
Adjournment
Moved By: Seconded By:
Ms. Ferguson Mr. Yerxa
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:38 a.m. Carried
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By-Law Number 2025-007 of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Government of Canada should the joint application to the Active Transportation Fund be successful Whereas Sections 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (hereinafter the Act) provides that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges, shall be exercised by its council by by-law, unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; and, Whereas the County of Frontenac wishes to enter into an Agreement with the Government of Canada should the joint application to the Active Transportation Fund be successful; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac enacts as follows: 1.
That the Warden and Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement with the Government of Canada should the joint application to the Active Transportation Fund be successful.
That this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the date of final passing.
Read a First and Second Time this 19th day of February, 2025. Read a Third Time, Signed, Sealed and Finally Passed this 19th day of February, 2025. The Corporation of the County of Frontenac
Gerry Lichty, Warden
Jannette Amini, Clerk
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By-Law No. 2025-008 of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac Being a By-Law to adopt a Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development Whereas acquiring land adjacent to the K&P Trail can significantly improve user experiences; And Whereas the County of Frontenac wishes to establish a clear process for Frontenac County to acquire lands adjacent to the K&P Trail to enhance recreational amenities, improve trail connectivity, and support local economic development; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac authorizes the following:
- That the Council of the County of Frontenac herby adopts a Land Acquisition Policy for Trail-Oriented Development attached to this by-law as Appendix A;
- That this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the date of final passing. Read a First and Second Time this 19th day of February, 2025. Read a Third Time, Signed, Sealed and Finally Passed this 19th day of February, 2025.
The Corporation of the County Of Frontenac
Gerry Lichty, Warden
Jannette Amini, Clerk
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By-Law No. 2025-009 Of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac Being a by-law to declare lands identified in the deed dated October 28, 1944 between Norman Wesley Morrison and Isabelle Florence Morrison and the County of Frontenac surplus for the purpose of correcting a property title error of a former County Road in the former Pittsburgh Township, now forming part of the City of Kingston. Whereas the County of Frontenac By-law No. 17-1995 establishes procedures governing the sale of real property; And Whereas Section 2(a) requires that prior to the sale of any real property Council shall pass a by-law or resolution at a meeting open to the public to declare the real property to be surplus; And Whereas Section 3(a) requires that notice to the public of a proposed sale of real property shall be given prior to the date of sale by publication in a newspaper that is, in the Clerk’s opinion, of sufficiently general paid or unpaid circulation within the municipality to give the public reasonable notice of the sale; And Whereas the Council for the Corporation of the County of Frontenac considers it desirable and expedient to declare lands identified in the deed dated October 28, 1944 between Norman Wesley Morrison and Isabelle Florence Morrison and the County of Frontenac surplus for the purpose of correcting a property title error of a former County Road in the former Pittsburgh Township, now forming part of the City of Kingston; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac does hereby enacts the following: 1.
That lands identified in the deed dated October 28, 1944 between Norman Wesley Morrison and Isabelle Florence Morrison and the County of Frontenac, be declared surplus for the purpose of correcting a property title error of a former County Road in the former Pittsburgh Township, now forming part of the City of Kingston, specifically: All singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the Township of Pittsburgh, in the County of Frontenac and being part of Lot TWENTY ONE in the FOURTH Concession of the said Township, COMMENCING at the North West angle of Lot Twenty One, thence Southerly along the limits between Lots Twenty One and Twenty, nine feet, thence Easterly along the line of a newly constructed fence which is distant thirty tree feet from the centre line of the travelled road, a distance of forty rods, thence North nine
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feet, thence Westerly along the line of the old fence [indistinguishable] the Southerly limit of the said road forty rods [indistinguishable] to the point of commencement. 2.
That Section 3 (a) of By-law No. 17-1995, regarding public notice requirements be waived;
That this by-law shall come into force and take effect upon the date of final passing.
Read a first and second time this 19th day of February, 2025. Read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed this 19th day of February, 2025.
The Corporation of the County of Frontenac
Gerry Lichty, Warden
Jannette Amini, Clerk
By-law No. 2025-009 – to declare lands identified in the deed dated October 28, 1944 between Norman Wesley Morrison and Isabelle Florence Morrison and the County of Frontenac surplus for the purpose of correcting a property title error of a former County Road in the former Pittsburgh Township, now forming part of the City of Kingston. February 19, 2025 Page 2 of 2
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By-Law No. 2025-010 Of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac Being a by-law to declare lands legally descripted as Part Lot 10, Concession 8, geographic township of Portland, being Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1, surplus in favour of the Township of South Frontenac. Whereas the County of Frontenac By-law No. 17-1995 establishes procedures governing the sale of real property; And Whereas Section 2(a) requires that prior to the sale of any real property Council shall pass a by-law or resolution at a meeting open to the public to declare the real property to be surplus; And Whereas Section 3(a) requires that notice to the public of a proposed sale of real property shall be given prior to the date of sale by publication in a newspaper that is, in the Clerk’s opinion, of sufficiently general paid or unpaid circulation within the municipality to give the public reasonable notice of the sale; And Whereas the Council for the Corporation of the County of Frontenac considers it desirable and expedient to declare lands legally descripted as Part Lot 10, Concession 8, geographic township of Portland, being Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1, surplus in favour of the Township of South Frontenac; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac does hereby enacts the following: 1.
That lands legally descripted as Part Lot 10, Concession 8, geographic township of Portland, being Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1, be declared surplus in favour of the Township of South Frontenac;
That Section 3 (a) of By-law No. 17-1995, regarding public notice requirements, be waived;
That the Warden and clerk be authorized to execute any documentation confirming that the County of Frontenac has no interest in lands legally described as Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1 reasonably requested or recommended by the County solicitor
That this by-law shall come into force and take effect upon the date of final passing.
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Read a first and second time this 19th day of February, 2025. Read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed this 19th day of February, 2025.
The Corporation of the County of Frontenac
Gerry Lichty, Warden
Jannette Amini, Clerk
By-law No. 2025-010 – to declare lands legally descripted as Part Lot 10, Concession 8, geographic township of Portland, being Parts 3, 4 & 5 on the draft Reference Plan 121177647.1, surplus in favour of the Township of South Frontenac. February 19, 2025 Page 2 of 2
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By-Law No. 2025-011 of The Corporation of the County OF Frontenac being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on February 19, 2025
Whereas Section 8 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and amendments thereto provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under the Municipal Act or any other Act; and; Whereas Subsection 2 of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and amendments thereto provides that a lower-tier municipality and an upper-tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters within the spheres of jurisdiction described in the Table to Subsection 2 subject to certain provisions, and; Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and amendments thereto provides that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges under Section 8 shall be exercised by its council and by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; and; Whereas the Council of the County of Frontenac deems it expedient to confirm its actions and proceedings; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac hereby enacts as follows:
- That all actions and proceedings of the Council of the County of Frontenac taken at its regular meeting held on February 19, 2025, be confirmed as actions for which the municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person.
- That all actions and proceedings of the Council of the County of Frontenac taken at its regular meeting held on February 19, 2025, be confirmed as being matters within the spheres of jurisdiction described in Subsection 2 of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and amendments thereto.
- That all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac taken at its regular meeting held on February 19, 2025, except those taken by by-law and those required by by-law to be done by resolution are hereby sanctioned, ratified and confirmed as though set out within and forming part of this by-law.
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4. That this by-law shall come into force and take effect as of the final passing thereof. Read a First and Second Time this 19th day of February 2025 Read a Third Time and Finally Passed, Signed and Sealed this 19th day of February 2025.
The Corporation of the County of Frontenac
Gerry Lichty, Warden
Jannette Amini, Clerk
By-Law No. 2025-011 – To Confirm all Actions and Proceedings of County Council February 19, 2025
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