Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: April 21, 2021 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: Frontenac County
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL April 21, 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, April 21, 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 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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Closed Session
Motion #: 59-21
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
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 17, 2021
- Labour relations or employee negotiations - as it relates to upcoming negotiations with CUPE Local 109 and OPSEU Local 462 Carried
Motion #: 60-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Resolved That Council rise from Committee of the Whole closed session without reporting. Carried
2
Approval of Addendum
Motion #: 61-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
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Resolved That the addendum for the April 21, 2021 meeting of the Council of the County of Frontenac be approved. Carried
3
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
4
Adoption of Minutes
a)
Minutes of Meeting held March 17, 2021
Motion #: 62-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Resolved That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 17, 2021 be adopted. Carried
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Deputations and/or Presentations
a)
Mr. Howard Allen, Allen Chartered Accountants addressed County Council regarding the audit findings report for the year ended December 31, 2020
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[See Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause a)]
b)
6
Warden Vandewal made a presentation to Councillor Fran Smith in recognition of her support for improved internet and cell coverage #inFrontenac County.
Proclamations
a)
Volunteer Week April 18 – 24, 2021
Motion #: 63-21
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
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 18 – 24, 2021 to be National Volunteer Week in the County of Frontenac, with the theme #VolunteersBringChange;
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And Further That the County of Frontenac celebrate and thank each of our volunteers for their commitment to others! Carried
b)
Emergency Preparedness Week May 2 to May 8, 2021
Motion #: 64-21
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
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 2 to May 8, 2021, to be Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Emergencies can happen anytime - Are you Ready”
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
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c)
Nursing Week May 10 – 16, 2021
Motion #: 65-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Whereas May 12 commemorates the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale;
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 10 to May 16 ,2021 be proclaimed Nursing Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of " We Answer The Call " to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey.. Carried
d)
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day May 19, 2021
Motion #: 66-21
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
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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;
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, 2021 to be “Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day” in the County of Frontenac. Carried
e)
Paramedic Services Week Paramedic as Educator – Citizen Ready May 23 to May 29, 2021
Motion #: 67-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgs
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
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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;
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 23 to May 29 ,2021 be proclaimed Paramedic Services Week in the County of Frontenac with the theme of “Paramedic as Educator – Citizen Ready” which demonstrates the important role that paramedics play as educators to the public. Carried
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Move into Committee of the Whole
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Motion #: 68-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
That Council adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Deputy Warden in the Chair. Carried
8
Briefings
a)
Mr. Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer, provided Council with his monthly CAO briefing.
9
Unfinished Business
10
Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2021-031 Corporate Services 2020 County of Frontenac Audited Financial Statements
Motion #: 69-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
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Resolved Thatthe Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services 2020 Audited Financial Statements report; And FurtherThat the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the 2020 Audited Financial Statements of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. Carried
b)
2021-032 Planning and Economic Development Authorization to enter into a contribution agreement with the Province of Ontario (ICIP Community, Culture & Recreation Stream)
Motion #: 70-21
Moved By:
Councillor MacDonald
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Whereas an application was filed with the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Community, Culture & Recreation Stream in November of 2019; Be It Resolved That the CAO be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario should the said application be successful. And Further That$88,331.04 from the accessibility reserve be allocated for the County 2021-22 contribution to this project should the said application be successful Carried
c)
2021-034 Corporate Services Direction to proceed with the investigation and implementation of Bylaws for the Provision of an Administrative Monetary Penalty Process
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Motion #: 71-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive the Corporate Services – Direction to proceed with the investigation and implementation of By-laws for the Provision of an Administrative Monetary Penalty Process report for information; And Further Thatstaff report back to Council no later than June, 2021 for Council’s consideration, with provisions for a by-law respecting Enforcement of Orders During a Declared Emergency and a by-law to Establish a Process for Administrative Penalties. Carried
d)
2021-035 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Frontenac Regional Roads Network – KPMG Final Report
Motion #: 72-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Warden Vandewal
Be It Resolved that the Frontenac Regional Roads Network – KPMG Final Report be received; And FurtherThat the Council of the County of Frontenac forward the report to each of the member municipalities for their review and action; And Further That the County provide the report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housings advising that any further action will be at the discretion of the member municipalities; And Further ThatCounty involvement in this project moving forward be at the request of the member municipalities. Carried
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e)
2021-036 Planning and Economic Development Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee – Creation of a Municipal Services Corporation
Motion #: 73-21
Moved By:
Councillor Smith
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgs
Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac receive and approve the ‘Communal Services Governance Model – Final Report’ (03 March 2021) prepared by WSP consulting; And Further That Council endorse the recommendations of the Communal Service Governance/Operations Committee to create a Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) to manage communal service development across Frontenac, and that each Township invest in the MSC using a weighted assessment model; And Further ThatCouncil send this recommendation to each Township for consideration in May, 2021. Carried
Motion #: 74-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Be It Resolved That the motion be amended by deleting “and endorsement” in the final resolve clause. Carried
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Information Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer
a)
2021-033 Fairmount Home Resident and Family Annual Satisfaction Survey 2020
b)
2021-037 Corporate Services Queen’s University Archives Annual Report to the County of Frontenac for 2020
c)
2021-038 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Annual Complaints Handling Report
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.
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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
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 - Councillor Smith
Councillor Smith provided an overview of the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee activities since the last Council meeting.
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
15
Return to Council
Motion #: 75-21
Moved By:
Councillor Revill
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
That Council revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council.
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Carried
16
Adoption of the Report of the Committee of the Whole Council
Motion #: 76-21
Moved By:
Deputy Warden Doyle
Seconded By:
Councillor Martin
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)
Amendments to Councillor Liaison Reports to Council
Motion #: 77-21
Moved By:
Warden Vandewal
Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins
Whereas Procedural By-law 2013-0020, Schedule D – Council Liaisons sets out the purpose of Council Liaisons to act as a conduit between Council and senior leadership and to be the primary spokesperson for issues related to the operation of the department and direction;
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And Whereas Schedule D also sets out the expectations of Council Liaisons, with one being to provide on a monthly basis, an overview of the Departmental activities to County Council.
Therefore Be It Resolved That Procedural By-law 2013-0020, Schedule D, Expectations be amended to: delete the requirement for providing a monthly overview of the Departmental activities unless there is something that needs county council support. Carried as Amended
Motion #: 78-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor MacDonald
Be It Resolved That the motion be amended by deleting Option 1. Carried
18
Giving Notice of Motion
a)
19
Councillor Higgins and Councillor Smith provided a notice of motion for the May Council meeting to eliminate the requirement of verbal Update Reports from External Boards and Committees
Communications
That Council consent to the following communications of interest to Council listed below be received and filed:
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a)
From the Township of South Glengarry regarding Resolution concerning the Provincial Rollout of COVID-19 vaccines [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
b)
From the Municipality of Tweed Regarding Advocacy for Reform of Joint and Several Liability [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
c)
Letter of Support from the Municipality of Leamington Regarding the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
d)
From Jacalyn Duffin, Concerned Citizen Regarding allowing motorized vehicles on the K&P Trail [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
e)
From the Muskoka District Council requesting the Province to reverse its decision to close the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
f)
From EORN providing a 5G Resource Guide that EORN [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
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g)
From the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. regarding Open Letter to ORFA Members and Industry Employers [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
h)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming Supports Norfolk County resolution regarding Carbon Tax [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
i)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming Supporting the Town of Gravenhurst resolution on the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
j)
From the Town of Plympton-Wyoming Supporting the City of Sarnia resolution for Colour Coded Capacity Limits [Distributed to Members of County Council March 19, 2021]
k)
From the Municipality of Grey Highlands Regarding the Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
l)
From the Niagara Region Regarding Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
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m)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding support of Sarnia resolution on Colour Coding and adjusting capacity limits [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
n)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding support of Township of Brock resolution on Cannabis licensing and enforcement [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
o)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding support of the Town of Lincoln resolution for McNally House Hospice End of Life [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
p)
From the Town of Fort Erie regarding support of Niagara Region for Homelessness, Mental Health, and Addiction [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
q)
From the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal regarding resolution respecting the Closure of Ontario Fire College [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
r)
From the City of Owen Sound regarding support of the Municipality of West Grey resolution for Municipal Insurance Rate [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
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s)
From the Municipality of Calvin regarding a resolution in support of Universal Paid Sick Days [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
t)
Email from Sarah Keyes regarding Bill 216 - Policy Briefing Note requesting input and support [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
u)
From the Township of Pickle Lake regarding a resolution requesting changes to the Municipal Elections Act [Distributed to Members of County Council March 26, 2021]
v)
Resolution from the Municipality of Calvin Regarding Universal Paid Sick Days [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
w)
Resolution from the Town of Orangeville Regarding Bill 257 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
x)
From the Town of Kingsville Regarding Bill C-21 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
y)
From the Township of Hudson regarding resolution of Support for Fire Departments
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[Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
z)
Letter from the City of Kitchener regarding a resolution concerning Planning Act Timelines [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
aa)
From the Minister of the Solicitor General regarding County of Frontenac 2020 Compliance results under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
ab)
From Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Regarding Broadband Funding Commitment [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
ac)
Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation Annual Occupancy Report ending December 31, 2020 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
ad)
Letter of resignation by Barrie Gilbert from the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
ae)
Letter of resignation by Mary Kloosterman from the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)
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[Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
af)
From Daryl Krampco regarding updates on Food Literacy for Students and Bill 216 [Distributed to Members of County Council April 2, 2021]
ag)
From the Town of Caledon providing Letter to Minister Hajdu in Support for 988 a 3-digit Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2021]
ah)
From the Town of Caledon providing Letter to Premier Ford regarding Ontario Fire College Closure [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2021]
ai)
Letter of Support from the Town of Amherstburg Regarding Universal Paid Sick Days in Ontario [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2021]
aj)
Letter of Support from the Town of Amherstburg Regarding Amendments to the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act. [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2021]
ak)
Southern Frontenac Community Services April 2021 Newsletter [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2021]
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al)
From the Township of Lake of Bays to the City of Sarnia supporting its resolution in support of Colour Coded Capacity Limits [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2021]
am)
Letter of Support from the Township of Zorra Regarding Reform of Joint and Several Liability [Distributed to Members of County Council April 9, 2021]
an)
Letter of Support from the Township of Essa Regarding Bill 257, Schedule C [Distributed to Members of County Council April 16, 2021]
ao)
From the Township of Frontenac Islands requesting release of Gas Tax Funding Double Up [Distributed to Members of County Council April 16, 2021]
ap)
Letter from the City of Kitchener Regarding Planning Act Timelines [Distributed to Members of County Council April 16, 2021]
aq)
From the Township of Springwater Regarding Clean Fuel Standard [Distributed to Members of County Council April 16, 2021]
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Other Business
21
Public Question Period
22
By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
a)
First and Second Reading
Motion #: 79-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That leave be given the mover to introduce by-laws a) and b) that have been circulated to all Members of County Council and that by-laws a) and b) be read a first and second time. Carried
b)
Third Reading
Motion #: 80-21
Moved By:
Councillor Martin
Seconded By:
Councillor Revill
Resolved That by-laws a) and b) be read a third time, signed, sealed and finally passed.
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Carried
By-Laws
a)
To authorize the execution of an Agreement with Province of Ontario should the application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Community, Culture & Recreation Stream for the purpose improving access, safety and amenities along the K&P Trail. [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0013]
b)
To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on April 21, 2021 [Proposed By-law No. 2021-0014]
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Adjournment
Motion #: 81-21
Moved By:
Councillor Higgins
Seconded By:
Councillor Smith
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:22 a.m. Carried
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