Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: May 5, 2020 Collection: Council Minutes Municipality: South Frontenac
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Minutes of Council May, 5, 2020 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Electronic Participation
Meeting # 10 Present in Council Chambers: Mayor Ron Vandewal, Present via teleconference: Pat Barr, Ray Leonard, Doug Morey, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts, Randy Ruttan, Ron Sleeth, Ross Sutherland Staff Present in Council Chambers: Angela Maddocks, Clerk, Neil Carbone - Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Segsworth - Director of Public Services, Louise Fragnito, Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer Staff Present via teleconference: Claire Dodds - Director of Development Services, Darcy Knott - Director of Fire and Emergency Services.
Call to Order
a)
Roll Call The Clerk conducted a roll call of attendees participating both in person or by electronic participation via teleconference.
b)
Resolution Resolution No. 2020-10-01 Moved by Councillor Barr Seconded by Deputy Mayor Sutherland That the Council meeting of May 5, 2020 be called to order at 7:02 p.m. Carried
Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
a)
There were no declarations reported.
Approval of Agenda
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2020-10-02 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Roberts That the agenda for the May 5, 2020 Council meeting be approved as presented. Carried
Scheduled Closed Session - not applicable
Recess* - n/a
Delegations - not applicable
Public Meeting - not applicable
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Approval of Minutes - not applicable
Business Arising from the Minutes - not applicable
Reports Requiring Action
a)
Procedural By-law Amendment Resolution No. 2020-10-03 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Roberts That Council approve an amendment to the wording in Schedule A to By-law 2020-18, item 6 d) Motions – Voting, by removing the following language: “ a recorded vote shall be conducted on all motions/resolutions…” And replacing it with: “…the Chair shall ask if any member wishes to oppose the proposed resolution/motion. If a member indicates that they oppose the motion by way of a verbal “no” or other remark, then a recorded vote shall be conducted on the said motion/resolution so that the Clerk can accurately document the way in which each Councillor votes on each matter. If there is no opposition to the proposed motion then the motion will be considered approved and the Chair shall state that is “carried”.” Carried
b)
Temporary Delegated Authority Amendment Deputy Mayor Sutherland was not in support of the motion therefore a recorded vote was conducted. Councillor Morey and Deputy Mayor Sutherland voted against the motion with the remaining Council members voting in support of the motion. Resolution No. 2020-10-04 Moved by Councillor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Revill That Council approve an amendment to the wording in By-law 2020-16, item 2 by removing the following language: “That this by-law shall come into force on March 18, 2020 and remain in effect until such time as Council is reconvened.” And replacing it with: “That this by-law shall come into force on March 18, 2020 and remain in effect until such time as the State of Emergency by both South Frontenac and the Province of Ontario is lifted or Council votes to revoke the by-law”. Carried
c)
Support for Residential Construction - Verbal Report from Mayor Vandewal Resolution No. 2020-10-05 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Roberts WHEREAS on March 17, 2020 the government of Ontario announced that it was declaring a state of emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management
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Minutes of Council May, 5, 2020 and Civil Protection Act so that the Province could use every power possible to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families during the COVID-19 pandemic; AND WHEREAS On Friday, April 3, 2020, the government of Ontario gave notice of changes to Ontario Regulation 82/20 being the Order for the temporary closure of places of non-essential business made under subsection 7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, which reduced the list of essential businesses permitted to continue operation during the provincial state of emergency; AND WHEREAS Section 30 of the new Schedule 2 of Ontario Regulation 82/20 has been generally interpreted to prohibit residential construction where a building permit had not been issued prior to April 4, 2020; AND WHEREAS residential construction represents a significant number of jobs in rural Ontario and forms an integral part of the rural Ontario economy through considerable direct, indirect and induced impacts; AND WHEREAS on Monday, April 27, 2020 the government of Ontario released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts will use to advise the government on the loosening of emergency measures, as well as guiding principles for the safe, gradual reopening of businesses, services and public spaces; AND WHEREAS Stage 1 of the Framework will consider the opening of workplaces that can immediately meet or modify operations to meet public health guidance and occupational health and safety requirements; AND WHEREAS residential construction in rural areas is characterized by singlefamily dwelling types situated on large lots, which are attended by a very limited number of tradespersons and contractors at any given time, and are being constructed for specific clientele with planned occupancy dates; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Frontenac requests that the government of Ontario consider lifting the prohibition on residential construction where no building permit had been issued prior to April 4, 2020, in all instances where such construction can take place in accordance with the principles outlined in the government’s Framework for Reopening our Province at its earliest opportunity in order to alleviate the economic hardships being experienced by rural Ontario’s construction sector and the residents and families which it serves; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Office of the Honourable Doug Ford, Premiere of Ontario and the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus (EOWC), and to all rural Ontario municipalities, requesting their support. Carried 11.
Committee Meeting Minutes - not applicable
By-laws - not applicable
Reports for Information
a)
Building Activity Report - First Quarter 2020
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Minutes of Council May, 5, 2020 b)
Capital Works and Essential Services
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Procurement Agreement with the City of Kingston Deputy Mayor Sutherland commended Public Services staff for moving forward with this initiative. Mark Segsworth indicated that David Holliday had been the lead in the procurement agreement with the City and acknowledged his efforts.
d)
COVID-19 Financial Impacts
Information Items
a)
South Frontenac Museum - Strategic Plan 2020-2023 (to be officially presented at a later date)
Notice of Motions
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There were no “notices of motion” from Council.
Announcements/Statements by Councillors
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Deputy Mayor Sutherland reported that the Lakes and Trails Festival will be cancelled for 2020.
b)
Neil Carbone provided an update on the discussion with the Emergency Control Group and the regional approach for return to work, re-opening of offices and programming. The group will be relying on KFL&A Public Health for guidance during this transition.
c)
Deputy Mayor Sutherland referred to the Township of Rideau Lakes supporting high speed internet. The CAO indicated there will be a report coming forward on May 19 regarding broadband.
Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items)
a)
COVID-19 Pandemic - Questions from the Community Council reviewed the questions and answers attached to this report. There were seven questions received prior to the agenda being published with an addition 5 questions of similar nature that will be included in the May 19 agenda.
Closed Session - not applicable
Confirmatory By-law
a)
By-law 2020-24 Resolution No. 2020-10-06 Moved by Deputy Mayor Sutherland Seconded by Councillor Barr That By-law 2020-24, being a by-law to confirm generally previous actions of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading this 5 day of May 2020. Carried
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Minutes of Council May, 5, 2020 Resolution No. 2020-10-07 Moved by Councillor Revill Seconded by Councillor Ruttan That By-law 2020-24, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading signed and sealed this 5 day of May 2020. Carried 20.
Adjournment
a)
Resolution Resolution No. 2020-10-08 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Councillor Morey That the Council meeting of May 5, 2020 be adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Carried
Ron Vandewal, Mayor
Angela Maddocks, Clerk
Natural, Vibrant and Growing - A Progressive Rural Leader
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