Body: Council Type: Agenda Meeting: Special Date: October 17, 2022 Collection: Council Agendas Municipality: Frontenac County
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Special Council Meeting Monday, October 17, 2022 –9:00 a.m. Meeting to be held in Virtual Electronic Format, and live streamed on the County of Frontenac’s YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/sbTH9MjlelI
AGENDA Page Call to Order Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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Items of Business 2022-123 Corporate Services Submission regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 Recommendation: WhereastheTownship ofSouth Frontenacisa lower-tiermunicipalitywithin the Countyof Frontenaccomprisedofthefollowingfour(4)wards;Bedford,Loughborough,Portlandand Storrington; and Whereas the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac along with the Township of CentralFrontenacandtheTownshipofNorthFrontenacarepresentlylocatedintheFederal Electoral District of Lanark – Frontenac – Kingston; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac support the position of the Township of South Frontenac in not supporting the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario – Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 proposal which intends to divide a portion of the Township of South Frontenac (Bedford Ward)fromthebalanceoftheTownshipbetweentwoFederalElectoralDistricts,withthe majorityof the Township in the Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott, Federal Electoral District respectively and the Bedford Ward in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac also support the Council of the Township of South Frontenacs strong request that the entirety of the
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Page Township ofSouthFrontenacbeincludedintheproposedLanarkFrontenac,FederalElectoralDistrict toensureallTownshipofSouthFrontenacresidentsarerepresentedinoneElectoralriding; And Further That the Council of the County Frontenac recommends that the Commission consider that the entirety of the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac (South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships) be included in the proposedLanarkFrontenac,FederalElectoralDistricttoensurecohesivenessamongstthe “northern” Frontenac Townships; And Further That a copy of this resolution and report be provided to the Townships of Frontenac Islands, South Frontenac, Central Frontenac, and North Frontenac, the Electoral BoundariesCommissionforOntario– FederalElectoralDistrictsRedistribution2022,and Scott Reid, Member of Parliament, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston; And Further That Council direct the CAO to represent the County of Frontenac at thevirtualhearinghostedbytheElectoralBoundariesCommissionforOntarioonOctober 18, 2022. Public Question Period By-Laws – General By-laws and Confirmatory By-law
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By-Laws To confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on October 17, 2022 [Proposed By-law No. 2022-0038] Adjournment
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Report 2022-123 Council Recommend Report To:
Warden and Council of the County of Frontenac
From:
Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer
Prepared by:
Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
Date of meeting:
October 17, 2022
Re:
Corporate Services – Submission regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
Recommendation Whereas the Township of South Frontenac is a lower-tier municipality within the County of Frontenac comprised of the following four (4) wards; Bedford, Loughborough, Portland and Storrington; and Whereas the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac along with the Township of Central Frontenac and the Township of North Frontenac are presently located in the Federal Electoral District of Lanark – Frontenac – Kingston; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac support the position of the Township of South Frontenac in not supporting the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario – Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 proposal which intends to divide a portion of the Township of South Frontenac (Bedford Ward) from the balance of the Township between two Federal Electoral Districts, with the majority of the Township in the Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott, Federal Electoral District respectively and the Bedford Ward in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac also support the Council of the Township of South Frontenacs strong request that the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure all Township of South Frontenac residents are represented in one Electoral riding; And Further That the Council of the County Frontenac recommends that the Commission consider that the entirety of the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac (South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships) be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure cohesiveness amongst the “northern” Frontenac Townships;
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And Further That a copy of this resolution and report be provided to the Townships of Frontenac Islands, South Frontenac, Central Frontenac, and North Frontenac, the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario – Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022, and Scott Reid, Member of Parliament, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston; And Further That Council direct the CAO to represent the County of Frontenac at the virtual hearing hosted by the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario on October 18, 2022. Background At its September 21, 2022 regular meeting, County Council passed the following resolutions, being Motions, Notice of Which has Been Given, clauses c): c)
Resolution to Waive the Procedural By-law Consideration of Motion regarding the Federal Electoral Boundaries Re-alignment
Motion #: 172-22
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Revill Councillor Smith
That staff be directed to indicate to the Commission regarding the Redistribution of Federal Electoral Districts the County of Frontenac wishes to make a submission on the proposed boundary changes, such indication being required by September 25, 2022. Carried. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with background information regarding the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022, and to advise Council of the position being taken by the Township of South Frontenac regarding this matter and the effects on the County as a whole. Comment As noted in the report presented at the Township of South Frontenac Council meeting on October 11, 2022, at present, the entirety of South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships are located within the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Federal Electoral District, with the Township of Frontenac Islands being in the Kingston and the Islands Federal Electoral District. The current boundary arrangement of the 3 northern Townships in the same Electoral District is beneficial from a regional economic development perspective as the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac can undertake a proactive approach when working with the federal government on rural development initiatives. Additionally, the current arrangement is much more effective for the “northern” townships as well as the County of Frontenac to be able liaise with one member of parliament when pursuing grants and funding opportunities which are critical for rural economic development as well as community building. Furthermore, the current Federal Recommend Report to Council Corporate Services – Corporate Services – Submission regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 October 19, 2022 Page 2 of 5
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Electoral District boundary allows all residents of the Township of South Frontenac to be represented by a single member of federal parliament. However, the The Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has proposed that the majority of South Frontenac Township with the exception Bedford Ward be re-assigned to the proposed Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott, Federal Electoral District. The aforementioned Bedford Ward is proposed to be included in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District. As such, from a Township perspective, it is reasonable to surmise that the proposed Federal Electoral Districts are not beneficial to the Township of South Frontenac. At its meeting held October 11, 2022, the Council of the Township of South Frontenac passed the following resolution: Whereas the Township of South Frontenac is a lower-tier municipality within the County of Frontenac comprised of the following four (4) wards; Bedford, Loughborough, Portland and Storrington; and Whereas the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac along with the Township of Central Frontenac and the Township of North Frontenac are presently located in the Federal Electoral District of Lanark – Frontenac – Kingston; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac do not support the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 proposal which intends to divide a portion of the Township (Bedford Ward) from the balance of the Township between two Federal Electoral Districts, with the majority of the Township in the Gananoque-BrockvillePrescott, Federal Electoral District respectively and the Bedford Ward in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District; and That the Council of South Frontenac strongly request that the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure all Township of South Frontenac residents are represented in one Electoral riding; and That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac recommends that the Commission consider that the entirety of the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac (South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships) be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure cohesiveness amongst the “northern” Frontenac Townships; and That the County of Frontenac be requested to support the Township of South Frontenac’s recommendations to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario
- Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022; and That a copy of this resolution and report be provided to the County of Frontenac, Central Frontenac Township, North Frontenac Township, the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022, and Scott Reid, Member of Parliament, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston; and
Recommend Report to Council Corporate Services – Corporate Services – Submission regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 October 19, 2022 Page 3 of 5
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That Council direct the CAO to represent the Township of South Frontenac at the virtual hearing hosted by the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario on November 2, 2022.” As noted in the resolution, the County of Frontenac is being requested to support the Township of South Frontenac’s recommendations to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022. From a County perspective, staff agree that the current boundary arrangement of the 3 northern Townships in the same Electoral District is beneficial from a regional economic development perspective which would allow that portion of the County to undertake a proactive approach when working with the federal government on rural development initiatives as well as the ability to liaise with one member of parliament when pursuing grants and funding opportunities which are critical for rural economic development as well as community building. Provided that Council approves a resolution regarding this matter, it is proposed that a written submission be provided to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario. Additionally, it is suggested that the Chief Administrative Office provide an oral submission at the October 18, 2022 Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario hearing. Sustainability Implications As part of the Vision for the County of Frontenac in its 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, it identifies accountability and states: As a framework for strategic planning, this future vision incorporates goals related to:
- Get behind plans that build community vitality and resilience in times of growth and change. 1.1
Refine and invest in efforts to accelerate economic development — to grow businesses, attract more visits and expand the tax base.
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Pursue proactive planning approaches that reflect local concerns and priorities
- Champion and coordinate collaborative efforts with partners to resolve complex problems otherwise beyond the reach of individual mandates and jurisdictions 2.1
Play a leadership role on communications to promote shared messaging for all regional initiatives such as economic development, tourism and lifestyle opportunities, and broadband and cell services
Our current and potential Project Partners include the Townships
Recommend Report to Council Corporate Services – Corporate Services – Submission regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 October 19, 2022 Page 4 of 5
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Financial Implications There are no financial implications directly associated with this report. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Township of South Frontenac Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Recommend Report to Council Corporate Services – Corporate Services – Submission regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 October 19, 2022 Page 5 of 5
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To: Council Prepared by: Office of the Clerk Date of Meeting: October 11, 2022 Subject: Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 Summary The purpose of the Report is to provide Council with background information regarding the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022. Additionally, the Report provides a proposed recommendation related to this matter for consideration by Council. Recommendation Whereas the Township of South Frontenac is a lower-tier municipality within the County of Frontenac comprised of the following four (4) wards; Bedford, Loughborough, Portland and Storrington; and Whereas the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac along with the Township of Central Frontenac and the Township of North Frontenac are presently located in the Federal Electoral District of Lanark – Frontenac – Kingston; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac do not support the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 proposal which intends to divide a portion of the Township (Bedford Ward) from the balance of the Township between two Federal Electoral Districts, with the majority of the Township in the Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott, Federal Electoral District respectively and the Bedford Ward in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District; And That the Council of South Frontenac strongly request that the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure all Township of South Frontenac residents are represented in one Electoral riding; And Further That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac recommends that the Commission consider that the entirety of the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac (South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships) be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure cohesiveness amongst the “northern” Frontenac Townships; And Further That the County of Frontenac be requested to support the Township of South Frontenac’s recommendations to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022; www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
And Further That a copy of this resolution and report be provided to the County of Frontenac, Central Frontenac Township, North Frontenac Township, the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022, and Scott Reid, Member of Parliament, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston; and And Further That Council direct the CAO to represent the Township of South Frontenac at the virtual hearing hosted by the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario on November 2, 2022. Background At the September 20, 2022 Council meeting, staff were directed to register the Township of South Frontenac as a participant in the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 hearings to allow for the Township to address proposed revisions to Federal Electoral Districts with the understanding that Council would provide further direction regarding this matter. Subsequently, at the October 4, 2022 Council meeting, Council waived the procedural rules related to Section 6. Clause a. of By-law 2017-16 to permit Council to deliberate on a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Revill and Councillor Sleeth regarding Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022. Council approved a motion which read as follows: “That staff be directed to prepare a report for the October 11, 2022 Council meeting which includes mapping and an associated recommendation regarding the proposed Township of South Frontenac submission to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022; and That Township of South Frontenac staff brief County of Frontenac staff regarding the Township of South Frontenac position regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022.” Discussion/Analysis Presently, the entirety of South Frontenac Township (along with Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships) are located within the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Federal Electoral District. The following map in Table 1 outlines the current boundary of the LanarkFrontenac-Kingston, Federal Electoral District. The current boundary arrangement is beneficial from a regional economic development perspective as the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac can undertake a proactive approach when working with the federal government on rural development initiatives. Additionally, the current arrangement is much more effective for the “northern” townships as well as the County of Frontenac to be able liaise with one member of parliament when pursuing grants and funding opportunities which are critical for rural economic development as well as community building. Furthermore, the current Federal Electoral District boundary allows all residents of the Township of South Frontenac to be represented by a single member of federal parliament. www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
Table 1 – Current Electoral Boundaries for Lanark Frontenac-Kingston
Under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario was established on November 1, 2021 to undertake the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022. Additional information regarding this matter can be found on the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 website. www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
Table 2 depicts the Federal Electoral Districts as proposed by the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario. (Proposed amendments are outlined in purple) The Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has proposed that the majority of South Frontenac Township with the exception Bedford Ward be re-assigned to the proposed Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott, Federal Electoral District. While the aforementioned Bedford Ward is proposed to be included in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District. Table 2 – Proposed changest to Federal Electorial Districts - 2022
As previously outlined in the Report, it is reasonable to surmise that the proposed Federal Electoral Districts are not beneficial to the Township of South Frontenac. As such, it is suggested that the Council of the Township of South Frontenac urge the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario to consider amending the proposed Federal Electoral Districts to include the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District.
www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
It is further suggested that the Township of South Frontenac Council request that the County of Frontenac Council reiterate to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario the importance of the entirety of South Frontenac Township as well as Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships remaining in the same Federal Electoral District (LanarkFrontenac). The following map outlines visually suggested alternatives boundaries to the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District. (Proposed amendments from the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario are depicted in purple while suggested revisions proposed by the Township of South Frontenac are outlined in red.) Table 3 – Potentential alternative Federal Electorial Districts – 2022
As illustrated in the map above, it is suggested that the south-west boundary of the LanarkFrontenac, Federal Electoral District be amended by relocating the proposed horizonal boundary which approximately intersects Frontenac Provincial Park as well as Verona (Bedford Ward – Loughborough Ward Border) to coincide with the southern and south-east boundary of the Township of South Frontenac (as outlined in the above map by the red line). Provided that the Council approves a resolution regarding this matter, it is proposed that a written submission be provided to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario. Additionally, it is suggested that the Chief Administrative Office provide an oral submission at the November 2, 2022 Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario hearing.
www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
Financial Implications None Relationship to Strategic Plans ☒ Not applicable to this report.
☐ This initiative is supported by the following priorities of the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. •
Priority: Choose an item.
Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report.
☐ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation
Director, Corporate Services
Approvals Prepared by James Thompson, Deputy Clerk Submitted By:
Director Approved By:
Shelley Stedall, AMCT Acting Chief Administrative Officer
www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Office of the Clerk 4432 George St, Box 100 Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 Ext 2239 jthompson@southfrontenac.net
Memo: Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 – Township of South Frontenac Resolution At the Township of South Frontenac meeting of Council held on October 11, 2022, the following resolution was approved: “Whereas the Township of South Frontenac is a lower-tier municipality within the County of Frontenac comprised of the following four (4) wards; Bedford, Loughborough, Portland and Storrington; and Whereas the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac along with the Township of Central Frontenac and the Township of North Frontenac are presently located in the Federal Electoral District of Lanark – Frontenac – Kingston; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac do not support the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 proposal which intends to divide a portion of the Township (Bedford Ward) from the balance of the Township between two Federal Electoral Districts, with the majority of the Township in the Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott, Federal Electoral District respectively and the Bedford Ward in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District; and That the Council of South Frontenac strongly request that the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure all Township of South Frontenac residents are represented in one Electoral riding; and That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac recommends that the Commission consider that the entirety of the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac (South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships) be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure cohesiveness amongst the “northern” Frontenac Townships; and That the County of Frontenac be requested to support the Township of South Frontenac’s recommendations to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022; and That a copy of this resolution and report be provided to the County of Frontenac, Central Frontenac Township, North Frontenac Township, the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022, and Scott Reid, Member of Parliament, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston; and
www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive Rural Leader.
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Office of the Clerk 4432 George St, Box 100 Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 Ext 2239 jthompson@southfrontenac.net
That Council direct the CAO to represent the Township of South Frontenac at the virtual hearing hosted by the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario on November 2, 2022.” A copy of the associated report is attached to the memo. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you. James Thompson,
Deputy Clerk Township of South Frontenac p: +613-376-3027 ext. 2239 e: jthompson@southfrontenac.net a: 4432 George St., Box 100, Sydenham, ON www.southfrontenac.net
www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive Rural Leader.
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To: Council Prepared by: Office of the Clerk Date of Meeting: October 11, 2022 Subject: Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 Summary The purpose of the Report is to provide Council with background information regarding the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022. Additionally, the Report provides a proposed recommendation related to this matter for consideration by Council. Recommendation Whereas the Township of South Frontenac is a lower-tier municipality within the County of Frontenac comprised of the following four (4) wards; Bedford, Loughborough, Portland and Storrington; and Whereas the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac along with the Township of Central Frontenac and the Township of North Frontenac are presently located in the Federal Electoral District of Lanark – Frontenac – Kingston; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac do not support the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 proposal which intends to divide a portion of the Township (Bedford Ward) from the balance of the Township between two Federal Electoral Districts, with the majority of the Township in the Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott, Federal Electoral District respectively and the Bedford Ward in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District; And That the Council of South Frontenac strongly request that the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure all Township of South Frontenac residents are represented in one Electoral riding; And Further That the Council of the Township of South Frontenac recommends that the Commission consider that the entirety of the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac (South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships) be included in the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District to ensure cohesiveness amongst the “northern” Frontenac Townships; And Further That the County of Frontenac be requested to support the Township of South Frontenac’s recommendations to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022; www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
And Further That a copy of this resolution and report be provided to the County of Frontenac, Central Frontenac Township, North Frontenac Township, the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022, and Scott Reid, Member of Parliament, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston; and And Further That Council direct the CAO to represent the Township of South Frontenac at the virtual hearing hosted by the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario on November 2, 2022. Background At the September 20, 2022 Council meeting, staff were directed to register the Township of South Frontenac as a participant in the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 hearings to allow for the Township to address proposed revisions to Federal Electoral Districts with the understanding that Council would provide further direction regarding this matter. Subsequently, at the October 4, 2022 Council meeting, Council waived the procedural rules related to Section 6. Clause a. of By-law 2017-16 to permit Council to deliberate on a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Revill and Councillor Sleeth regarding Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022. Council approved a motion which read as follows: “That staff be directed to prepare a report for the October 11, 2022 Council meeting which includes mapping and an associated recommendation regarding the proposed Township of South Frontenac submission to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022; and That Township of South Frontenac staff brief County of Frontenac staff regarding the Township of South Frontenac position regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022.” Discussion/Analysis Presently, the entirety of South Frontenac Township (along with Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships) are located within the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Federal Electoral District. The following map in Table 1 outlines the current boundary of the LanarkFrontenac-Kingston, Federal Electoral District. The current boundary arrangement is beneficial from a regional economic development perspective as the “northern” portion of the County of Frontenac can undertake a proactive approach when working with the federal government on rural development initiatives. Additionally, the current arrangement is much more effective for the “northern” townships as well as the County of Frontenac to be able liaise with one member of parliament when pursuing grants and funding opportunities which are critical for rural economic development as well as community building. Furthermore, the current Federal Electoral District boundary allows all residents of the Township of South Frontenac to be represented by a single member of federal parliament. www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
Table 1 – Current Electoral Boundaries for Lanark Frontenac-Kingston
Under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario was established on November 1, 2021 to undertake the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022. Additional information regarding this matter can be found on the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022 website. www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
Table 2 depicts the Federal Electoral Districts as proposed by the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario. (Proposed amendments are outlined in purple) The Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has proposed that the majority of South Frontenac Township with the exception Bedford Ward be re-assigned to the proposed Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott, Federal Electoral District. While the aforementioned Bedford Ward is proposed to be included in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District. Table 2 – Proposed changest to Federal Electorial Districts - 2022
As previously outlined in the Report, it is reasonable to surmise that the proposed Federal Electoral Districts are not beneficial to the Township of South Frontenac. As such, it is suggested that the Council of the Township of South Frontenac urge the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario to consider amending the proposed Federal Electoral Districts to include the entirety of the Township of South Frontenac in the Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District.
www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
It is further suggested that the Township of South Frontenac Council request that the County of Frontenac Council reiterate to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario the importance of the entirety of South Frontenac Township as well as Central Frontenac and North Frontenac Townships remaining in the same Federal Electoral District (LanarkFrontenac). The following map outlines visually suggested alternatives boundaries to the proposed Lanark-Frontenac, Federal Electoral District. (Proposed amendments from the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario are depicted in purple while suggested revisions proposed by the Township of South Frontenac are outlined in red.) Table 3 – Potentential alternative Federal Electorial Districts – 2022
As illustrated in the map above, it is suggested that the south-west boundary of the LanarkFrontenac, Federal Electoral District be amended by relocating the proposed horizonal boundary which approximately intersects Frontenac Provincial Park as well as Verona (Bedford Ward – Loughborough Ward Border) to coincide with the southern and south-east boundary of the Township of South Frontenac (as outlined in the above map by the red line). Provided that the Council approves a resolution regarding this matter, it is proposed that a written submission be provided to the Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario. Additionally, it is suggested that the Chief Administrative Office provide an oral submission at the November 2, 2022 Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario hearing.
www.southfrontenac.net Natural, Vibrant and Growing – a Progressive, Rural Leader.
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Township of South Frontenac Staff Report - Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
Financial Implications None Relationship to Strategic Plans ☒ Not applicable to this report.
☐ This initiative is supported by the following priorities of the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. •
Priority: Choose an item.
Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report.
☐ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation
Director, Corporate Services
Approvals Prepared by James Thompson, Deputy Clerk Submitted By:
Director Approved By:
Shelley Stedall, AMCT Acting Chief Administrative Officer
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By-Law No. 2022-0038 of The Corporation of the County OF Frontenac being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of County Council on October 17, 2022
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 special meeting held on October 17, 2022 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 special meeting held on October 17, 2022, 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 special meeting held on October 17, 2022 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 17th day of October, 2022 Read a Third Time and Finally Passed, Signed and Sealed this 17th day of October, 2022.
The Corporation of the County of Frontenac
Denis Doyle, Warden
Jannette Amini, Clerk
By-Law No. 2022-0038 – To Confirm all Actions and Proceedings of County Council October 17, 2022
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