Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: May 19, 2021 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL May 19, 2021
A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac was held in the Frontenac Room of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Present:
Warden Fran Smith, Deputy Warden Ron Vandewal, Councillors Ron Higgins, Denis Doyle, Bruce Higgs, Bill MacDonald, Gerry Martin and Alan Revill
Also Present:
County: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Gale Chevalier, Chief/Director of Emergency & Transportation Services Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Susan Brant, Administrator-Fairmount Home Barb McCulloch, Director of Human Resources Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
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1
Call to Order
Closed Session
Approval of Addendum
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held April 21, 2021
Motion #: 85-21
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held April 21, 2021 be adopted. Carried
Deputations and/or Presentations
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a)
Ms. Susan Stewart, director, Family & Community Health Division, KFL&A Public Health, addressed County Council regarding Decriminalization of People Who Use Drugs. [See Motions, Notice of Which Has Been Given, clause b)]
Please Note: The information presented, which the County does not have control over, is not in an accessible format but can be provided upon request
Proclamations
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 86-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
Briefings
a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
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b)
Ms. Alison Vandervelde, Community Development Officer, briefed County Council on Open Farms 2021
c)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, and Ms. Susan Brant, Administrator, Fairmount Home, briefed the Committee of the Whole with respect to Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission Final Report. [See Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause c)]
Unfinished Business
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2021-044 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Authorization to enter into agreements with the Province of Ontario should Applications to the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Funding be successful
Motion #: 87-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Long-Term Care for COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure
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Stream Funding for the Fairmount Home HVAC Replacement and Disinfection System, should the application be successful; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure for COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Funding in support of Frontenac Administration Reception Redesign, should the application be successful. Carried
b)
2021-046 Corporate Services By-law for the Provision of an Administrative Monetary Penalty Process
Motion #: 88-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services –By-laws for the Provision of an Administrative Monetary Penalty Process report for information; And Further ThatCouncil pass a by-law later in the meeting to Establish a Process for Administrative Penalties. Carried
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2021-040
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Corporate Services 2020 Reserve and Reserve Funds
b)
2021-041 Fairmount Home Quarterly Update Activity Report
c)
2021-045 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission Final Report
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
Reports from External Boards and Committees
a)
Kingston Frontenac Library Board Update - Councillor Revill
Councillor Revill provided an overview of the Kingston Frontenac Library Board activities since the last Council meeting.
b)
KFL&A Public Health Board Update - Deputy Warden Doyle
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Deputy Warden Doyle provided an overview of the KFL&A Public Health Board activities since the last Council meeting.
c)
Housing and Homelessness Committee Update - Warden Smith
No Report.
d)
Food Policy Council of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Councillor Higgs
No Report.
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
a)
Report of the Community Development Advisory Committee
Motion #: 89-21
Moved By:
Counicllor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
That the Report received from the Community Development Advisory Committee be received and adopted.
Report of the Community Development Advisory Committee
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The Community Development Advisory Committee reports and recommends as follows:
- May 2021 Update on COVID-19 Response Initiatives
Be It Resolved That the Community Development Advisory Committee endorses the changes to the COVID-19 Response Plan to County Council.
- Open Farms 2021
Be it Resolved That the Community Development Advisory Committee endorses the direction and actions related to Open Farms outlined in Report 2021-043 And Further That County Council authorize the Warden and Clerk to complete relevant agreements associated with grant applications outlined in Report 2021043 Carried
Return to Council
Motion #: 90-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
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Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 91-21
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Carried
Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given
a)
Amendments to Reports from External Boards and Committees
Motion #: 92-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Whereas By-law 2018-0040 appoints Members of Council and Members of the Community to External Boards and Committees for the Term of Council; And Whereas Members of Council appointed to External Boards and Committees receive agendas and minutes of meetings of these External Boards and Committees. Therefore Be It Resolved That the requirement for Councillors appointed to External Boards and Committees to verbally report monthly to Council on the activities External Boards or Committees be removed unless there is something that needs County Council support;
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And Further That External Boards and Committees be requested to forward their meeting minutes to the Clerk to be included in the Friday Council Distribution package. Carried
b)
Support for the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee’s Statement of Support For the Decriminalization of People who use Drugs
Motion #: 93-21
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Whereas the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee supports the call for the decriminalization of people who use drugs, which is an evidence-informed approach that will address the unrelenting overdose crisis in our community and will position drug use as a health issue, rather than an issue of morality, will power or criminal justice; And Whereas the KFL&A CDSAC is a cross-sector planning table that includes service providers from health, social services, and enforcement sectors and individuals with lived experience of substance use. And Whereas the KFL&A Board of Health at its meeting held on April 28, 2021, passed a motion supporting the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee’s statement of support for decriminalization of people who use drugs, as well as requests that Kingston City Council, Frontenac County Council and the Council of the County of Lennox and Addington also consider endorsing it, recognizing that the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across Canada – including locally in KFL&A; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac endorse and support the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee’s statement of support for decriminalization of people who use drugs; And Further That a a copy of this resolution be sent to The Honourable Patty Hajdu Minister of Health, Government of Canada with copies to Mark Gerretsen, MP Kingston and the Islands, Scott Reid, MP Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, Derek Sloan, MP Hastings-Lennox and Addington, His Worship, Bryan Paterson, Mayor, City of Kingston, His Worship Ric Bresee, Warden County of Lennox & Addington, Loretta Ryan,
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Association of Local Public Health Agencies, and Dr. Kieran Moore, KFL&A Public Health Carried
c)
Bill 216, Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020 County of Frontenac Support for Policy Briefing Note
Motion #: 94-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Whereas the Policy Briefing Note for Bill 216, the Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020 has been finalized; and, Whereas the Policy Briefing Note examines the concept, desired competencies and links and gaps of Food Literacy, as well as sets out recommendations, considerations and opportunities for roll out; and, Whereas the Policy Briefing Note will be sent to the Food Policy Council of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington’s government contacts in lead up to the Standing Committee hearings for Bill 216: Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac formally support the Policy Briefing Note for Bill 216 and have the County of Frontenac added to the list of supporters. Carried
Giving Notice of Motion
Communications
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That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From the Township of Springwater Regarding Clean Fuel Standards [Distributed to Members of County Council April 23, 2021]
b)
From the Town of Plympton Wyoming supporting the Town of Caledon’s 3 digit suicide and crisis prevention hotline. [Distributed to Members of County Council April 23, 2021]
c)
From the Town of Mono Regarding Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement [Distributed to Members of County Council April 23, 2021]
d)
From the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation Regarding the County of Frontenacs Pledge for the Redevelopment Projects at KHSC [Distributed to Members of County Council April 23, 2021]
e)
Letter of support from the Municipality of Calvin Regarding the application of the carbon tax on primary agriculture producers [Distributed to Members of County Council April 23, 2021]
f)
Letter of Support from the Town of Cochrane Regarding Fire Departments
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[Distributed to Members of County Council April 23, 2021]
g)
Letter of Support to the Township of Hudson from the Town of Cochrane Regarding Fire Departments [Distributed to Members of County Council April 23, 2021]
h)
From the City of Port Colborne regarding resolution for Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement [Distributed to Members of County Council April 30, 2021]
i)
From the Frontenac Transportation Services providing its Q1 report [Distributed to Members of County Council April 30, 2021]
j)
From the Municipality of Tweed regarding Inclusive Service Policy Report [Distributed to Members of County Council April 30, 2021]
k)
From the Town of Shelburne Letter to Premier - April 27-21 Support for Universal Paid Sick Days [Distributed to Members of County Council April 30, 2021]
l)
From the Town of South Bruce Peninsula requesting support for Lottery Licensing resolution [Distributed to Members of County Council April 30, 2021]
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m)
From Councillor Higgins providing the OEMC 2021 Call for Speakers announcement [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
n)
From Councillor Higgins regarding Eastern Ontario Business Journal Update [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
o)
From Grey Highlands regarding a resolution supporting a 3 Digit Crisis Hotline [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
p)
From KFL&A Public Health Chair to Mayor Vandewal regarding the Decriminalization of Drug Use [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
q)
From KFL&A Public Health providing the CDSAC Statement of Support for the Decriminalization of drug use [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
r)
From Municipality of Calvin regarding a resolution for Fire Department Support [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
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s)
From Municipality of Calvin regarding a resolution supporting a 3 Digit Suicide Line [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
t)
From the Municipality of Leamington regarding resolution on Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
u)
From the Southern Frontenac Community Services providing its May 2021 Newsletter [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
v)
From the Town of Amhertsburg regarding a resolution with respect to Planning Act Timelines [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
w)
From the Town of Perth regarding Provincial Hospital Funding of Major Capital Equipment [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
x)
From the Town of Perth regarding Provincial Hospital Funding of Major Capital Equipment [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
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y)
From the Food Policy Council of KFL&A regarding finalization of its Bill 216 Policy Brief [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
z)
From the Food Policy Council of KFL&A requesting support for its Bill 216 - Policy Briefing Note [Distributed to Members of County Council May 7, 2021]
aa)
From the Township of Burpee Mills regarding a resolution in support for a 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline [Distributed to Members of County Council May 14, 2021]
ab)
From the Township of Georgian Bay regarding resolution supporting Road Management Action on Invasive Phragmites [Distributed to Members of County Council May 14, 2021]
ac)
From the Municipality of Chatham-Kent 2021 Support MFIPPA Change [Distributed to Members of County Council May 14, 2021]
ad)
From the Township of Frontenac Islands regarding a Letter in support of the Communal Services Governance Model Study [Distributed to Members of County Council May 14, 2021]
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ae)
From the Town of Plymton-Wyoming regarding resolution Supporting Outdoor Recreation [Distributed to Members of County Council May 14, 2021]
Other Business
Public Question Period
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 95-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
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. Carried
b)
Third Reading
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Motion #: 96-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Resolved That by-laws a) through e) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To amend By-law No. 2013-0020 (to govern the proceedings of the Council and its Committees, the Conduct of Members and the Calling of Meetings) as it relates to the expectations of Council Liaisons. [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0015]
b)
To authorize the execution of an Agreement with Province of Ontario should the application to the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Funding for the Fairmount Home HVAC Replacement and Disinfection System be successful. [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0016]
c)
To authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an agreement with her Majesty the Queen in the right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure should the application for COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Funding in support of Frontenac Administration Reception Redesign be successful
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[Proposed By-law No. 2021-0017]
d)
To Establish a Process for Administrative Penalties [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0018]
e)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on May 19, 2021 [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0019]
Adjournment
Motion #: 97-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:42 a.m. Carried
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