Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: May 20, 2020 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL May 20, 2020
A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac was held in the Frontenac Room of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 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 Susan Brant, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Lisa Hirvi, Administrator-Fairmount Home Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Marco Smits, Communications Officer
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1
Closed Session
Motion #: 78-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
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 April 8, 2020
- Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - as it relates to mediation with the City of Kingston regarding shared services agreement Carried
Motion #: 79-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting Carried
2
Approval of Addendum
3
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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4
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Special Meeting held April 8, 2020
Motion #: 81-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That the minutes of the special Council meeting held April 8, 2020 be adopted. Carried
b)
Minutes of Special Meeting held May 1, 2020
Motion #: 82-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That the minutes of the special Council meeting held May 1, 2020 be adopted. Carried
5
Deputations and/or Presentations
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a)
Mr. Howard Allen, Allen Chartered Accountants addressed County Council regarding the audit findings report for the year ended December 31, 2019 [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause a)]
6
Proclamations
7
Move into Committee of the Whole
Motion #: 83-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Warden in the Chair. Carried
8
Briefings
a)
9
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
Unfinished Business
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10
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2020-045 Corporate Services 2019 County of Frontenac Audited Financial Statements
Motion #: 84-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services 2019 Audited Financial Statements report; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the 2019 Audited Financial Statements of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. Carried
b)
2020-046 Emergency and Transportation Services Sale of Simulation Vehicle
Motion #: 85-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Emergency and Transportation Services – Sale of Simulation Vehicle;And Further That Council directs
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staff to undertake the sale of the Simulation Vehicle following the provisions of the County Procurement Policy. Carried
c)
Staff Briefing: Mr. Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development, briefed the Committee of the Whole with respect to the changes to 2020-2024 Business Plan to address changes to the local economy related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. [See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause d)]
d)
2020-050 Planning and Economic Development Changes to 2020-2024 Business Plan to address changes to the local economy related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Motion #: 86-20
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
That County Council approve changes to the Planning and Economic Development 2020-2024 business plan in response to COVID-19 as outlined in this report. Carried
e)
2020-051 Planning and Economic Development Options to provide motorized access to the K&P Trail from Bellrock
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Road to Craig Road
Motion #: 87-20
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Be It Resolved That access be extended for ATV use on the Frontenac K&P Trail from Craig Road south to the Verona Trailhead at Bellrock Road until November 30, 2020; and, Further that staff be directed to post “community safety zone signage” and post speed to 20 km/h; and, Further that staff report back to Council on this pilot initiative no later than Q1 2021. Carried 7:1 (See Recorded Vote)
f)
2020-053 Planning and Economic Development Request to Declare Lands as Surplus for the Purpose of a Right-of-Way over the Frontenac K&P Trail at Part Lot 13, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke, Township of Central Frontenac
Motion #: 88-20
Moved By:
Councillor Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Planning and Economic Development – Request to Declare Lands as Surplus for the Purpose of a Right-of-Way over the Frontenac K&P Trail at Part Lot 13, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke, Township of Central Frontenacreport;
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And Further That in accordance with By-law 17-1995 the Council of the County of Frontenac pass a by-law later in the meeting to declare lands legally described as Part Lot 13, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke, Township of Central Frontenac for the purpose of granting a right-of-way over part of the former K&P rightof-way in favour of two properties identified at Part Lot 13, Concession 2, Geographic Township Hinchinbrooke, Township of Central Frontenac: • •
Part 1 13R-22208 & Part 5 13R-18966; and Part 4 13R-18966;
And Further That Council of the County of Frontenac authorize staff to execute the necessary legal agreements to provide the above-noted legal right-of-way to the adjacent landowner subject to the following conditions: • • •
All surveying and legal fees be borne by the landowner; The right-of-way across the K&P Trail shall be surveyed to a minimum of 10 meters (33 feet) along the frontage of both lots to gain access across the trail; and Trail crossing be upgraded, at the expense of the applicant, to improve visibility for trail users and right-of-way users to the satisfaction of the Manager of Economic Development, or their designate.
And Further That the Clerk be directed to give public notice of Council’s intention in accordance with By-law No. 17-1995. Carried
g)
2020-055 Planning and Economic Development Authorization to enter into a License of Occupation Agreement with Solar Flow Through Funds to install a utility wire across the K&P Trail
Motion #: 89-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Be It Resolved That Council of the County of Frontenac provide consent to Solar Flow Through Funds to install a utility wire across the K&P Trail;And Further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a License of Occupation Agreement with
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Solar Flow Through Funds providing access across the K&P Trail to maintain a 250kW Solar Project located adjacent to the Trail. Carried
11
Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2020-047 Corporate Services 2020 First Quarter Financial Summary and Outlook
b)
2020-048 Corporate Services 2019 County of Frontenac Investment Report
c)
2020-049 Emergency and Transportation Services Cross-Border Billing
d)
2020-052 Corporate Services Finance – 2020 Reserve and Reserve Funds
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12
Reports from Council Liaison Appointees
a)
Emergency and Transportation Services - Councillor Higgs
Councillor Higgs provided an overview of the Emergency and Transportation Services liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
b)
Long Term Care (Fairmount Home) - Councillor Martin
Councillor Martin provided an overview of the Long Term Care (Fairmount Home) liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
c)
Corporate Services - Councillor MacDonald
No report.
d)
Planning and Economic Development - Councillor Revill
Councillor Revill provided an overview of the Planning and Economic Development liaison activities since the last Council meeting.
13
Reports from External Boards and Committees
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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 - Councillor Doyle
Councillor 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
Councillor Higgs provided an overview of the Food Policy Council of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington activities since the last Council meeting.
14
Reports from Advisory Committees of County Council
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15
Return to Council
Motion #: 90-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Vandewal
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
Carried
16
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 91-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Carried
17
Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given
a)
Support for Resolution asking the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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to provide supporting evidence prior to designating new Provincially Significant Wetlands
Motion #: 92-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
Whereas many rural Ontario municipalities, including the Municipality of West Nipissing, the Village of Merrickville-Wolford and the County of Norfolk have passed resolutions asking that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry respectfully review its practices and procedures to include a requirement to provide supporting evidence to impacted municipalities when designating Provincially Significant Wetlands within their boundaries; And Whereas Frontenac County, as a rural municipality, faces the same concerns raised by these municipalities: Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac supports the resolution from the Municipality of West Nipissing in requiring that Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry provide supporting evidence prior to designating new Provincially Significant Wetlands. And Further That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), the Mississippi Valley Conservation Area, the Municipality of West Nipissing, the Village of Merrickville-Wolford and the County of Norfolk. Carried
b)
Support of Application for County of Frontenac to become a Living Wage Employer
Motion #: 93-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
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Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle
Whereas the Living Wage Employer Program recognizes and celebrates employers that pay their direct and indirect employees a living wage; And Whereas for the Kingston area, the living wage has been calculated at $17.57/hour, as at November 2019, with the rate being reviewed annually. And Whereas the Living Wage Employer Program has three levels of recognition: • •
•
Supporter: All direct full-time employees are paid a living wage. The Employer is committed to raising the pay of all direct part-time employees to the living wage rate. Leader: All direct full-time and part-time employees are paid at the living wage rate. The Employer is committed to including living wage in service contracts for externally contracted employees that provide service on a regular basis are paid a living wage (greater than 120 hours per year). Champion: All direct full-time and part-time employees are paid at the living wage rate, and all externally contracted staff that provide service on a regular basis are paid at the living wage or the Employer has notified their intent to recontract at the living wage rate when the contract renews.
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac direct staff to apply to become a living wage employer by preparing and submitting a draft Living Wage Employer Implementation Plan; And Further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the County’s member municipalities encouraging them to become certified in the Living Wage Employer Program. Lost 2:7 (See Recorded Vote)
c)
Opportunities for Open Dialogue with the City of Kingston regarding shared services [See Communications s)]
Motion #: 94-20
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Warden Smith
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Whereas the County of Frontenac has a shared funding agreement with the City of Kingston to provide paramedic and long-term care services; And Whereas these are vital and complex services of high priority to the community and involving the delivery of health care services with shared provincial funding; And Whereas it is critically important that funding partners understand the management and delivery of these services across communities that are changing every year; And Whereas the City of Kingston is seeking greater involvement and understanding in the delivery of these services; And Whereas it is absolutely vital that partners and decision makers are well informed and understand the services they are responsible for; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac host a special meeting on June 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. and extend an invitation to Kingston City Council to provide them with an overview of the service delivery of Frontenac Paramedics and Fairmount Home and provide Councillors with an opportunity to ask questions and provide their opinions regarding service delivery options. Carried
18
Giving Notice of Motion
19
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
a)
From the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to Heads of council regarding proposed suspension of timelines for planning matters [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2020]
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b)
From the Town of Midland regarding payment of federal funds to municipalities to cover 2020 property taxes [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2020]
c)
Memo from Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk regarding COVID-19 Council Update #5 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2020]
d)
From the Township of Perth South regarding letter to Premier Ford Re: Provincially Significant Wetlands Designation [Distributed to Members of County Council April 17, 2020]
e)
From Township of North Stormont Resolution Regarding Provincially Significant Wetlands Designation [Distributed to Members of County Council April 17, 2020]
f)
From Township of North Dumfries Council Resolution regarding Support of Suspend Time of Use Electricity Billing [Distributed to Members of County Council April 17, 2020]
g)
From Township of North Dumfries Council Resolution regarding Resolution regarding Support of Tourism Orientated Destination Signage Fee Increases [Distributed to Members of County Council April 17, 2020]
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h)
From the Township of Mapleton Resolution regarding the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Programme [Distributed to Members of County Council April 24, 2020]
i)
From Wellington County providing Committee Report on the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Programme [Distributed to Members of County Council April 24, 2020]
j)
From the Town of Gravenhurst Resolution Regarding Province of Ontario add Community Gardens, Garden Centres and Nurseries as essential services during Covid-19 Pandemic [Distributed to Members of County Council April 24, 2020]
k)
Memo from Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk regarding COVID-19 Council Update #6 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 24, 2020]
l)
From the Office of the Mayor at the City of Hamilton Regarding Request to Regulate and Enforce Odour and Lighting Nuisances Related to the Cultivation of Cannabis Plants [Distributed to Members of County Council May 1, 2020]
m)
From the City of Hamilton By-Law No. 20-077 To Repeal and Replace By-law No. 09-110, being a By-law to Prohibit and Regulate Certain Public Nuisances within the City of Hamilton; and to Amend By-law No. 17-225, a By-law to Establish a System of Administrative Penalties
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[Distributed to Members of County Council May 1, 2020]
n)
From the Municipal Engineers Association extending the deadline for the 2020 Bursary Awards for children of municipal employees and elected official [Distributed to Members of County Council May 8, 2020]
o)
From the Corporation of the Town of Midland Regarding Direct Payment of Federal Funds to Municipalities to Waive Property Taxes for the Year 2020 – Financial help to alleviate the suffering from COVID-19 Pandemic [Distributed to Members of County Council May 8, 2020]
p)
From the Township of Montague Regarding Federal Assistance for Municipalities [Distributed to Members of County Council May 8, 2020]
q)
Manual from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Regarding Protecting Vital Municipal Services – Urgent federal recommendations to address the financial crisis in our cities and communities due to COVID-19 [Distributed to Members of County Council May 8, 2020]
r)
From the Township of North Frontenac regarding resolution for its Seniors Housing Project [Distributed to Members of County Council May 15, 2020]
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s)
Letter from Mayor Bryan Paterson, City of Kingston to Warden Smith and the Council of the County of Frontenac regarding letter of April 21, 2020 [Distributed to Members of County Council May 15, 2020]
t)
Letter from the Township of North Frontenac Regarding Framework for Reopening our Province – Residential Construction in Rural Areas
u)
Letter from the Township of North Frontenac Regarding Framework for Reopening our Province – Residential Construction in Rural Areas [Distributed to Members of County Council May 15, 2020]
v)
From Rural Frontenac Community Services providing its Q1 for Frontenac Transportation Services [Distributed to Members of County Council May 15, 2020]
w)
From the Township of Central Frontenac regarding resolution Reopening our Province – Residential Construction in Rural Areas [Distributed to Members of County Council May 15, 2020]
x)
Resolution from the City of Kitchener regarding resolution Universal Basic Income [Distributed to Members of County Council May 15, 2020]
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Other Business
a)
Councillor Higgins advised Council that he had withdrawn his Notice of Motion which was given at the April 8, 2020 Council meeting regarding Seniors Housing as a result of his discussions with the Clerk and CAO. As a result, the Township of North Frontenac will be reviewing how best to implement Seniors Housing in that Township. [See Communications r)]
21
Public Question Period
22
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 95-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) through c) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) through c) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
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Motion #: 96-20
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That by-laws b) and c) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed. Carried
By-Laws
a)
To declare lands legally described as Part Lot 13, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke, Township of Central Frontenac surplus for the purpose of granting a right-of-way over part of the former K&P right of way [Proposed By-law No. 2020-027] [First and Second Reading only]
b)
To authorize the execution of a License of Occupation Agreement with Solar Flow Through Funds for the installation of a wire across the K&P Trail to maintain a 250kW Solar Project [Proposed By-law No. 2020-028]
c)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on May 20, 2020
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[Proposed By-law No. 2020-029]
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Adjournment
Motion #: 97-20
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:36 a.m. Carried
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