Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: April 20, 2022 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL April 20, 2022
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, April 20, 2022 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
Regular Meeting of Council Minutes April 20, 2022 -9:30 AM
Closed Session
Motion #: 53-22
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
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 March 16, 2022
- Labour relations or Employee Negotiations - as it relates to the potential location of an additional land ambulance base Carried
Motion #: 54-22
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session with/without reporting Carried
Approval of Addendum
Motion #: 55-22
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
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Resolved That the addendum for the April 20, 2022 meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac be approved. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held March 16, 2022
Motion #: 56-22
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Higgins
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 16, 2022 be adopted. Carried
Deputations and/or Presentations
Proclamations
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a)
Volunteer Week April 24-30, 2022
Motion #: 57-22
Moved By:
Councillor Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Whereas the value of one sharing their time, the power of many contributing to healthy aging, improving quality of life and providing a sense of wellbeing;
And Whereas this past year has been challenging for our volunteers who have both stepped up and stepped back to keep our community safe.
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaim April 24-30, 2022 to be National Volunteer Week in the County of Frontenac, with the theme #VolunteersBringChange;
And Further That the County of Frontenac celebrate and thank each of our volunteers for their commitment to others and urge citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers in our community. Carried
b)
Emergency Preparedness Week May 1 to May 7, 2022
Motion #: 58-22
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
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Whereas the Council of the County of Frontenac recognizes the importance of everybody being prepared for emergencies;
And Whereas the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness and the need to prepare for the possibility of an emergency;
And Whereas the safety of our community is the responsibility of each and every one of us, we must prepare now and learn how to secure a strong and healthy tomorrow;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaim the week of May 1 to May 7, 2022, to be Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything”
And Further That all citizens are encouraged to make a plan, build a kit, stay informed and to participate in educational activities on emergency preparedness. Carried
c)
Nursing Week May 6 – 12, 2022
Motion #: 59-22
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Whereas May 12 commemorates the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale;
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And Whereas nurses are leaders and part of a strong interdisciplinary health care team at Fairmount Home; and,
And Whereas nurses are part of our local community and shape and deliver effective interventions to meet the needs of our residents, families and communities;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the week of May 6 to May 12 ,2022 be proclaimed Nursing Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Nurses: A Voice to Lead” to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey. Carried
d)
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day May 19, 2022
Motion #: 60-22
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal
Whereas the Canadian PSW Network promotes support and advocacy for PSWs across Ontario that offers support for mental health, education, resources and strength to our community’s most invaluable PSWs;
And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network advocates that PSWs are the ones who take care of our community’s seniors and most vulnerable every day while they live, work and raise their own families;
And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network takes action to improve the PSWs access to affordable education, resources and increased awareness to the public of the importance of the role that the PSW plays in our communities in the care of our community’s loved ones;
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And Whereas the Canadian PSW Network actively encourages everyone to join in recognizing the monumental importance of the Personal Support Workers who provide the utmost of care, respect and dignity to our community’s most vulnerable and acknowledge that the work and services they provide selflessly every day are truly invaluable, especially during the current crisis they are faced with in this Global Pandemic;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaim May 19, 2022 to be “Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day” in the County of Frontenac. Carried
e)
Paramedic Services Week Paramedic as Educator – Citizen Ready May 22 to May 28, 2022
Motion #: 61-22
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Whereas each year the paramedics of Frontenac Paramedic Services will respond to approximately 22,000 calls for assistance from the public;
And Whereas the paramedics are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year;
And Whereas access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury;
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And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life saving skills;
And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams often find themselves in dangerous and traumatic situations requiring spontaneous decision-making;
And Whereas the members of paramedic services teams provide a vital pre-hospital service to the residents of the geographic area of the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the week of May 22 to May 28 ,2022 be proclaimed Paramedic Services Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Faces of Paramedicine” which demonstrates the important role that paramedics play as educators to the public. Carried
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 62-22
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
Briefings
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a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Unfinished Business
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
Consultant Briefing: Greg Oates of MMGY/Nextfactor Inc. will provide a briefing on the Frontenac Destination Development Plan.
[See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause b) - Planning and Economic Development – Approval of the Frontenac Destination Development Plan]
b)
2022-042 Planning and Economic Development Approval of the Frontenac Destination Development Plan
Motion #: 63-22
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Warden Doyle
Recommendation:
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Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the 2022 Five Year Frontenac Destination Development Plan;
And Further That Frontenac County use the strategies outlined in the Destination Development Plan as opportunities to communicate, consult, collaborate or create with the indigenous community, local First Nations and Metis peoples.
And Further That staff be directed to present a detailed implementation plan to the Community Development Advisory Committee at its regular meeting on June 14, 2022,
And Further That Council authorize staff to complete an application to the Tourism Relief Fund for up to $100,000.00 for the purpose of implementing the County of Frontenac Destination Development Plan;
And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the Regional Tourism Organization for the Tourism Relief Fund, should the application be successful. Carried
c)
2022-043 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer County of Frontenac Resolution of Support for Ukraine
Motion #: 64-22
Moved By:
Councillor Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Recommendation:
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Whereas Ukraine is facing an unprecedented and unjustified attack on their sovereignty and way of life; and
Whereas every day, news stories and photographic and video images describing the tenacity and bravery of the Ukrainian people and President Volodymyr Zelensky are being distributed around the world; and
Whereas the County of Frontenac stands with other communities around the world, and all the people of Ukraine to strongly condemn this unprovoked attack;
Therefore Be It Resolved That our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine during this deeply troubling time; and,
That we support the rights of Ukrainian people to live in a peaceful, prosperous, and sovereign country; and,
That the County of Frontenac provide a $5,000 donation to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal organized by the Canadian Red Cross and a challenge to Ontario municipalities to donate as well; and,
That this motion be sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Ottawa, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), and The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC). Carried
d)
2022-044 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer 2021 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee
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Motion #: 65-22
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – 2021 Year End Report on the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee report;
And Further That a copy of the 2021 Year End Report of the County of Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee be posted to the County of Frontenac Website. Carried
e)
2022-045 Fairmount Home –COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policies
Motion #: 66-22
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home – COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policies report and attached policies including Appendix A IP&C-27 COVID19 Staff Vaccination and Surveillance Testing and Appendix B IP&C-29 Essential Visitors & General Visitors During COVID-19. Carried
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f)
2022-046 Planning & Economic Development Extension of Approval of Draft Plan of Condominium –Township of South Frontenac (Shield Shores) – County File #10CD-2016/001
Motion #: 67-22
Moved By:
Councillor Vandewal
Seconded By:
Warden Doyle
Recommendation:
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the report titled Planning and Economic Development – Extension of Approval of Draft Plan of Condominium – Shield Shores – County File 10CD-2016/001;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac extend the draft approval for the plan of condominium for Shield Shores for a period of two (2) years, to April 20, 2024. Carried
g)
2022-047 Emergency and Transportation Services Neighbours Saving Neighbours Feasibility Study: An intervention to increase survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest using a community volunteer responder model
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Motion #: 68-22
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Recommendation:
Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac accept this Emergency and Transportation Services – Neighbours Saving Neighbours Feasibility Study: An intervention to increase survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest using a community volunteer response model research project report for information;
And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac authorize the Warden and Clerk to execute an agreement with Queen’s University at Kingston (Queen’s) to participate in this research project. Carried
h)
2022-051 Fairmount Home County of Frontenac Resolution for Participation in the AdvantAge Ontario Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Coalition
Motion #: 69-22
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Recommendation:
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Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Fairmount Home – County of Frontenac Resolution for Participation in the AdvantAge Ontario Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Coalitionreport.
And Further That the County of Frontenac join the AdvantAge Ontario Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Coalition in collaboration with long-term care organizations in Ontario to promote the critical importance of vaccination as a primary defense against COVID-19, that will protect the vulnerable residents served in Ontario’s long-term care homes. Carried
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2022-048 Corporate Services – 2021 County of Frontenac Investment Report
b)
2022-049 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Annual Complaints Handling Report
c)
2022-050 Fairmount Home Quarterly Update Activity Report
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
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a)
Fairmount Home Update by Councillor Martin
Reports from External Boards and Committees
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
Return to Council
Motion #: 71-22
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Warden Doyle
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 72-22
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Vandewal
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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
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 Food Policy Council of KFL&A regarding food literacy integrated into curriculum [Distributed to Members of County Council March 18, 2022]
b)
From the Municipality of Mississippi Mills regarding a resolution on Call for Action for Abandoned Cemeteries [Distributed to Members of County Council March 18, 2022]
c)
From the Municipality of Mississippi Mills regarding a resolution on Joint and Several Liability Reform [Distributed to Members of County Council March 18, 2022]
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d)
From the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) regarding the urgent need for physicians in northern Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council March 18, 2022]
e)
From the Town of Mono regarding a resolution in Support for Ukraine [Distributed to Members of County Council March 18, 2022]
f)
From the Township of Chapple regarding a Resolution of support for NOMA resolution on physicians [Distributed to Members of County Council March 18, 2022]
g)
From Northumberland County regarding a Resolution on Revolving Door of Justice [Distributed to Members of County Council March 25, 2022]
h)
From the City of Barrie regarding a resolution on Joint and Several Liability [Distributed to Members of County Council March 25, 2022]
i)
From the City of Port Colborne regarding a resolution proclaiming Year of the Garden 2022 [Distributed to Members of County Council March 25, 2022]
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j)
From the City of Quinte West regarding a Resolution on Renovictions [Distributed to Members of County Council March 25, 2022]
k)
From the City of Quinte West regarding a Resolution to Dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council March 25, 2022]
l)
From the City of Waterloo regarding a Resolution concerning the Ontario Building Code [Distributed to Members of County Council March 25, 2022]
m)
From the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe regarding a resolution on the Dissolution of the Ontario Land Tribunal [Distributed to Members of County Council March 25, 2022]
n)
From the Township of Lake of Bays regarding a resolution on Hospital Capital Funding [Distributed to Members of County Council March 25, 2022]
o)
From the City of Cambridge regarding a Resolution to impose a moratorium on new gravel applications [Distributed to Members of County Council April 1, 2022]
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p)
From the Municipality of Shuniah regarding a resolution supporting NOMA [Distributed to Members of County Council April 1, 2022]
q)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding a resolution declaring a Climate Change Emergency [Distributed to Members of County Council April 1, 2022]
r)
From the Town of Georgina regarding a resolution imposing sanctions on Russia [Distributed to Members of County Council April 1, 2022]
s)
Letter from KFL&A Public Health to Minister Elliot regarding Fourth Covid-19 vaccine eligibility [Distributed to Members of County Council April 1, 2022]
t)
From the Town of Plympton Wyoming regarding a resolution asking for Funding Support for Infrastructure [Distributed to Members of County Council April 8, 2022]
u)
From the Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding a resolution on HST rebate for new homes in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2022]
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v)
From the Township of Mulmur regarding a resolution on the More Homes for Everyone Act Resolution [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2022]
w)
From the Township of Tutor and Cashel regarding a resolution supporting for the Gypsy Moth Reporting [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2022]
x)
From Peterborough County regarding a resolution providing Comments on Floating Accommodations [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2022]
y)
From the Lake of Bays regarding a Resolution providing comments on Floating Accommodations [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2022]
z)
From StrategyCorp providing the Ontario Municipal CAO Survey 2021-2022 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 14, 2022]
Other Business
Public Question Period
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By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 73-22
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through d) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through d) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 74-22
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That by-laws a) through d) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
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a)
To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute an agreement with the Regional Tourism Organization for the purpose of accessing Tourism Relief Funding, should the application be successful [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0009]
b)
To amend By-law No. 2013-0020 (Appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee) [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0010]
c)
To Authorize the Warden and Clerk to Execute an agreement with Queen’s University at Kingston (Queen’s) to participate in the Neighbours Saving Neighbours Feasibility Study: An intervention to increase survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest using a community volunteer responder model [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0011]
d)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on April 20, 2022 [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0012]
Adjournment
Motion #: 75-22
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
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Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:50 a.m. Carried
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