Regular Meeting

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated December 7, 2021 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #482/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #482/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the recommendations from the Closed Meeting be adopted. There is a recorded vote on resolution #484/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #484/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Mary Johnston of the Land O'Lakes Garden regarding the proposed Indigenous Commemorative and Healing Garden be received There is a recorded vote on resolution #485/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #485/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands concurs that the proposal by Rogers Communications Inc. to erect a wireless communication tower on lands known as 27 Rosenblath Road, Cloyne ON and owned by ROSENBLATH, RICHARD JAMES, is fully complaint in the Township's opinion, with respect to the stipulated Proponent duties of municipal and public consultation in accordance with the requirements of ISED Canada's default protocol CPC-2-0-03 Issue 5 (July 2014) "Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems", as all Proponent obligations have been satisfactorily addressed. Council is aware that the jurisdiction for approval of the noted facility rest strictly with ISED Canada, and that the Township's role is one of a commenting body to ISED and the Applicant. There is a recorded vote on resolution #486/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #486/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the request from the Denbigh Griffith Lions Club for a donation to their Christmas Hamper Program be received and further that a $500 donation be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #488/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #488/2021 is

THAT WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 687/21 Section 3 states that every authority shall, on or before December 31, 2021, (a) develop a transition plan that includes a timeline for the authority to meet the requirements for the first and second phases of the transition period, as set out in the Regulation, (b) send a copy of the transition plan to each participating municipality in the authority's area of jurisdiction and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and (c) publish a copy of the transition plan on the authority's website or make the transition plan available to the public by such other means as the authority considers advisable; AND WHEREAS the Quinte Conservation Executive Board approved the Transition Plan at the regular meeting held on November 18, 2021 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Addington Highlands has received the Quinte Conservation Transition Plan. There is a recorded vote on resolution #489/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #489/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Township of Lake of Bays in support of the request from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit for additional COVID-19 funding be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #490/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #490/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the letter from the Town of Georgina letter to the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food requesting that all levels of government promote the bell-being of our environment and to make recycling programs for agricultural bale wrap and twine and boat shrink wrap more accessible for farmers and boaters across the country be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #491/2021 Thompson, Miles and Fritsch – Yea Yanch – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #491/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Kitchener formally denouncing conversion practices as dangerous and harmful, perpetuating myths and stereotypes about sexual orientation and gender identity and expression and requesting the City's Office of Equity, Anti-Racism and Indigenous Initiatives to explore ways to support conversion therapy survivors and those at risk and that staff continue to monitor legislative developments at the Federal and/or Provincial orders of Government pertaining to conversion therapy and in conjunction with any actions taken by them and our regional and municipal partners locally, bring a report to Council outlining any further legislative and/or policy actions which may be contemplated by the municipality to further prohibit conversion practices be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #493/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #493/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Kitchener urging the Government of Ontario to direct the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office - Technical Services, to undertake an immediate review of that portion of the Ontario Fire Code known as Retrofit Section 9.5 and urging the Government of Ontario to, as expeditiously as possible, amend the Ontario Fire Code Sentence 9.5.2.8.(1) to require self closing devices on all suite closures (doors) within low rise residential buildings and to amend the Ontario Fire Code Sentence 9.5.3.3.(3) to require that closures (doors) entering stairwells be equipped with both self-closing devices and positive latching be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #494/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #494/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of St. Catharines requesting that the Provincial Government take the necessary steps to work with the Federal Government on a bilateral agreement to ensure the new national child care program be made available to Ontarians, and that it focuses on increased access, affordability, quality and responsiveness, all of which are essential to the COVID-19 pandemic response be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #496/2021 Thompson, Miles and Yanch – Yea Fritsch – Nay Yeas – 3 Nays – 1 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #496/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Town of LaSalle requesting that the Federal Government remove the requirement for Canadian Travelers to be tested for COVID-19 when using a land border crossing into the United States and then returning to Canada after the November 8, 2021 re-opening be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #497/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #497/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #498/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #498/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the verbal update from the Community Control Group meeting provided by Reeve Hogg be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #499/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #499/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #500/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #500/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the 2021 Office Christmas Hours be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #501/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #501/2021 is

THAT the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the 2022 Municipal Election be received and further that the Clerk be requested to include the draft by-law authorizing the use of an alternative voting method on the next regular meeting agenda for enactment and further that Intelivote Systems Inc. be contracted to supply telephone and internet voting services to the Township of Addington Highlands for the 2022 Municipal Election. There is a recorded vote on resolution #503/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #503/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the regulation of municipal election signs on public property be received and further that staff be requested to draft a by-law regulating the placement of municipal election signs on public property owned by the Township of Addington Highlands. There is a recorded vote on resolution #504/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #504/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding the Municipal Asset Management Program be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #505/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #505/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the Lease Agreement between the Township of Addington Highlands and Rogers Communications Inc. with respect to 63A Lane St. be received and further that provided the recommended revisions contained in this report are made, Staff be instructed to prepare a by-law for the next Council meeting to permit entering into the Lease Agreement with Rogers Communications Inc. There is a recorded vote on resolution #507/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #507/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that the accounts as of November 30, 2021 appended to the Minutes as “A” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #508/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #508/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that a $1,500 donation be made to each the Land O'Lakes Emergency Food Bank and the Denbigh Community Food Bank. There is a recorded vote on resolution #509/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #509/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0765/2021 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #511/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #511/2021 is

THAT it be resolved that By-law #0767/2021 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #513/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #513/2021 is

Fritsch THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 2:47 pm. There is a recorded vote on resolution #514/2021 Thompson, Miles, Fritsch and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 4 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #514/2021 is