Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Regular
Date: February 27, 2026
Collection: Council Agendas
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Regular Council Agenda - Amended 9:00 AM - Friday, February 27, 2026 Council Chambers Zoom Registration Link
Call to Order
a) Public Notice regarding Recording of Meetings
Recorded Meetings - Notice to Public 9
Traditional Land Acknowledgement
We begin this gathering by acknowledging and celebrating these traditional lands as a gathering place of the first peoples and their ancestors who are entrusted to care for Mother Earth since time immemorial. We do so respecting both the land and the Indigenous People who continue to walk with us through this world. Today, the Township of North Frontenac is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Oath of Office
a)
Office of Council Member
Mike Hage - Ward 1
Approval of Agenda
a) February 27, 2026
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated February 27, 2026, as circulated.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Business Profile
None.
Presentations
None.
Delegations
a) Lindsay Nash, Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, Quinte Conservation Authority: Green Municipal Fund - Growing Canada’s Community Canopies
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Lindsay Nash, Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, Quinte Conversation and thanks her for her time spent today; And That Council supports Quinte Conservation’s application for the Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) for existing and proposed planting projects with a focus on 10 - 20 Page 1 of 318
planting a diverse range of native tree and shrub species for long term/permanent forestry intentions; And That Council instructs the Clerk to write a letter of support from North Frontenac Township to aid in Quinte Conservations Application to the GMF; And ThatCouncil instructs the Manager of Community Development to work with Quinte Conservation if they are successful in receiving the grant to identify sites where an increase in tree canopy would be beneficial; And That Council approves/denies the request from Quinte Conservation for a 50% match cost share in the amount of $____________
GMF GCCC Fund Presentation to Council
b) Donald Morton Jr.: Proposed Definition Update to Zoning By-law #55-19
- Tiny Homes and Tiny Homes on Wheels
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a presentation from Donald Morton Jr. regarding a Proposed Definition Update to Zoning By-law #55-19 - Tiny Homes and Tiny Homes on Wheels; and thanks him for his time spent today;
Proposed Definition Update to Zoning By-law #55-19 Tiny Homes on Wheels 21 - 30
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:
- A Public Meeting of Council held February 6, 2026; and
- A Regular Meeting of Council held February 6, 2026.
Public Council - 06 Feb 2026 - Minutes - Pdf Regular Council - 06 Feb 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 31 - 42
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Kaladar Barrie Joint Fire Committee: Resolution #06-26 - 2026 Draft Budget
Whereas at the meeting held February 13, 2026, the Kaladar Barrie Joint Fire Committee passed Resolution #06-26 receiving for information the draft 2026 Budget for the Kaladar Barrie Fire Department and approved the budget with the following amendment; Increase contribution to reserves to $250,000 Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the draft Kaladar Barrie Fire Department 2026 Budget; And That Council approves the budget as approved in principle by the Committee; And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide this Resolution to Fire Chief Cuddy, the Township of Addington Highlands’ Clerk and the Joint Fire Committee.
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Resolution #06-26 Kaladar Barrie Joint Fire Committee Budget 2026
b) Council Portfolios: Appointment as the Lakelands Family Health Team Representative
Be It Resolved That Council appoints the following Council member as the Lakelands Family Health Team Representative:
Council Portfolios 2022-2026 51 - 52
c) Resolution #427-25: Diabetes Canada Textile Donation Bins – Plevna & 506 Waste Site Locations
Whereas at the meeting held December 12, 2025, Council received for information an Administrative Report from the Public Works Manager entitled “Diabetes Canada Textile Donation Bins – Plevna and 506 Waste Site Locations”; And Whereas Council approved By-law #2025-61 to enter into a Service Agreement with Diabetes Canada to provide two donation bins at the waste site locations; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated February 19, 2026 from Diabetes Canada advising they are unable to proceed with the proposed locations due to current operational limitations within the region.
Resolution #427-25 Letter - Diabetes Canada 53 - 54
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Clerk’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1 Land O’ Lakes Garden Club re: Cloyne Pioneer Cemetery Request
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated January 30, 2026, from Nancy Stachan, Secretary with Land O’Lakes Garden Club (LOLGC), requesting North Frontenac take over the maintenance of the Township owned Cloyne Pioneer Cemetery on Little Pond Road; And That Council approves this request and instructs the Manager of Community Development to negotiate this into the current Grass Cutting Contract; And That Council instructs the Treasurer to not provide the maintenance fee of $200 approved in the 2026 Budget to the LOLGC; and that the maintenance fee will be removed from future budgets.
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Land O’ Lakes Garden Club Request
B2 MPP John Jordan: Motion for Rideshare Programs Provincial Regulatory Framework
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information a letter from the office of MPP John Jordan, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, advising MPP Jordan will be presenting a Motion to the House of the Provincial Legislature to establish a standardized regulatory framework for Rideshare programs; And That a rural rideshare program would offer enhanced convenience and flexibility for residents; and has the potential to significantly impact regional economic development; And That Council supports this proposal as it will provide Ontarians living in rural and northern areas with more transportation choice, and freedom, facilitating greater access to employment, education, and healthcare opportunities; therefore, presenting a seamless and consistent opportunity for all users regardless of geographic location; And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide a letter of support to MPP Jordan.
Provincial Regulatory Framework for Rideshare Programs 56
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
a) Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning, County of Frontenac: Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Site Plan Control Policies
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Planning
Report prepared by Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning with
the County of Frontenac, entitled “Proposed Official Plan Amendment
for Site Plan Control Policies”;
And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to adopt
the proposed Official Plan Amendment Number 3 to update the Site
Plan Control policies in the Township Official Plan;
And That Council direct staff to prepare and send the Official Plan
Amendment package to the County of Frontenac for approval;
And That Council direct staff to draft a new Site Plan Control By-Law in
accordance with the updated Official Plan policies and present the draft
at a future Council meeting.
Planning Report - Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Site Plan Control Policies - Pdf 57 - 60
b) Dmitry Kurylovich, Project Manager/Senior Planner, County of Frontenac: Proposed Official Plan Amendment to Permit up to Three (3) Dwelling Units on Rural and Hamlet Lots
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Planning Report prepared by Dmitry Kurylovich, Project Manager/Senior Planner with the County of Frontenac, entitled “Proposed Official Plan Amendment to Permit up to Three (3) Dwelling Units on Rural and Hamlet Lots”; 61 - 75 Page 4 of 318
And That Council approves the Servicing Standards for Additional
Residential Units (ARUs) as a stand-alone technical reference
document to be used as terms-of-reference material for the
development of Additional Residential Units;
And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to adopt
the proposed Official Plan Amendment Number 2 to permit up to three
residential/dwelling units on lands designated as Rural or Hamlet;
And That Council directs staff to prepare and send the Official Plan
Amendment package to the County of Frontenac for approval;
And That Council directs staff to begin the process of amending Zoning
By-Law Number 55-19 to include provisions related to Additional
Residential Units that comply with the updated Official Plan policies
found in this amendment.
Proposed Official Plan Amendment to Permit up to Three (3) Dwelling Units on Rural and Hamlet Lots - Pdf
c) Councillor John Inglis: Council Resolution Regarding Possible Alto Train Route.
Be it Resolved That Council does not wish to host the ALTO high
speed train route through the Township, as stated in the Resolution
passed at the February 6, 2026 Council meeting. However, if a decision
is made to traverse North Frontenac, due consideration must be given to
the area’s unique and pristine natural environment by ensuring the
following:
That the route not cross any lake waters;
That wildlife corridors be installed every 500 meters along the
route;
That all public roads crossing the route be left continuous with an
overpass or underpass;
That the route stay clear of all lands being considered as a park
around Crotch Lake;
That interference with existing settlements and other land
developments be as minimal as possible;
That a community benefit payment be made to the Township
annually, amounting to 5% or more of the total tax levy, for a
period of 30 years or more; and
That local businesses be used wherever possible during the
construction and operating phases of the project.
Council Resolution Regarding Possible Alto Train Route. - Pdf 76 - 77
d) Clerk/Planning Manager: Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the Meeting to adopt a Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy.
Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy - Pdf 78
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e) Clerk/Planning Manager: Regulating Election Signs within the Township
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Regulating Election Signs within the Township”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to adopt the Election Sign Policy.
Regulating Election Signs within the Township - Pdf 79
f) Clerk/Planning Manager: Amendments to By-law #68-22 To Regulate Animals in the Township of North Frontenac
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Amendments to By-law #68- 22 To Regulate Animals in the Township of North Frontenac”; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to adopt the updated Animal Control By-law and repeal By-law #68-22.
Amendments to By-law #68-22 To Regulate Animals in the Township of North Frontenac - Pdf 80 - 81
g) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement Extension
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Director of Emergency Services, Fire Chief’s (DESFC) Administrative Report entitled “Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement Extension”; And That Council instructs DESFC to sign the Extension Agreement for the Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement, with the Ministry of Natural Resources for 2026 - 2031 And That Council instructs the Clerk to attach a copy of the Extension Agreement to the current Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement dated January 18, 2016, By-Law #10-16.
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement Extension - Pdf 10-16 Municipal Forest Fire Agreement with MNR with attachment 10-16 - Attach 2 - Municipal Forest Fire Agreement with MNR - 2021- 2026 82 - 223
h) Manager of Community Development: North Frontenac Parkland Annual Report 2025
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “North Frontenac Parklands Annual Report 2025”.
North Frontenac Parkland Annual Report 2025 - Pdf 224 - 233
i) Treasurer: 2025 Council/Committee Remuneration & Expenses
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Treasurer’s 234 - 236 Page 6 of 318
Administrative Report entitled “2025 Council/Committee Remuneration and Expenses”.
2025 Council/Committee Remuneration & Expenses - Pdf
External Committees/Local Boards/Task Force Notes and Reports
a) Joint Health & Safety Committee
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of a Meeting of the Joint Health & Safety Committee dated November 12, 2025.
JHSC - 12 Nov 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 237 - 240
b) Housing Advisory Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes of a Meeting of the Housing Advisory Task Force held February 11, 2026.
Housing Advisory Task Force - 11 Feb 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 241 - 273
c) Economic Development Task Force
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Notes of a Meeting of the Economic Development Task Force held February 17, 2026.
Economic Development Task Force - 17 Feb 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 274 - 276
d) Kaladar Barrie Joint Fire Committee
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Minutes of a Meeting of the Joint Fire Committee held
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