Council Meeting

That the agenda be amended to include an additional reason to go into Closed Meeting under S.239 2 (e) litigation and potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality; and further That the agenda be approved as amended.

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated February 16, 2023, the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated February 21, 2023 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated February 21, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Library Board dated November 10, 2022 and February 10, 2023 and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee dated February 24, 2023 for their information.

That Council receive the presentation from Bob Taylor-Vaisey, Chair, Parks Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee (PRCAC) regarding PRCAC Response to the Open Spaces Draft Master Plan for their information.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:27 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 2:32 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 21-10 (Deruchie); and further That Council deny Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 21-10.

That Council request the applicant meet with planning staff to discuss a smaller footprint within the 25% expansion provision.

That Council defer the presentation from MP Michelle Ferreri regarding Introduction and Update to a future meeting.

That Council receive the report from the Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator regarding the purchase of FoodCycler units; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Service Delivery Reserve in the amount of $18,750.00 plus applicable taxes to fund the municipal subsidized purchase of 150 FoodCycler units.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Galway Public Works and Fire Hall Site Layout; and further That Council approve the updated Facility Replacement Schedule for 2023-2028.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Complete Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision 15T-23001 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application Submitted by Planscape Inc. for 168 County Road 49; and further That Council direct staff to circulate the application to municipal departments for review and comment; and further That Council direct staff, in accordance with the Municipality's Mandatory Pre-Consultation By-law B2022-118, that the application for Zoning By-law Amendment not be declared compete until peer review of the accompanying technical reports have been completed and found to be satisfactory by staff or clearance letters have been obtained from the peer reviewers; and further That Council direct staff to declare the Zoning By-law Amendment Application complete and schedule a Public Meeting subsequent to the completion of peer reviews of the accompanying technical reports; and further That Council direct staff to send a letter to the County acknowledging receipt of the Notice of Complete Application for the proposed Plan of Subdivision and advice that municipal comments on the application will be forthcoming subsequent to the completion of the peer reviews.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022; and further That Council direct staff to bring forward an amendment to the Site Plan Control By-law to implement Bill 23.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant regarding Additional Residential Units; and further That Council direct staff scope the number of buildings/lots that would be eligible for an Additional Residential Unit and determine the capacity of existing water systems and report back to Council with an assessment on going with Option 3, being to permit a maximum of one Additional Residential Unit in a dwelling or a maximum of one Additional Residential Unit in a detached accessory building.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Building Code Act - Annual Report; and further That Council direct staff to make the attached annual report on building permit fees available to the public, as required by subsection 7(5) of the Building Code Act, by posting a copy on the Municipal website.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Bill 73 - Development Charges Act - Annual Financial Statement; and further That Council direct staff to make the statement available to the public through the Municipality's website.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Treasurer regarding Repeal 4.06 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; and further That Policy 4.06 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy be repealed.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding Proposed Amendments to O. Reg. 161/17 under the Public Lands Act regarding Floating Accommodations and Other Change; and further That Council direct staff to prepare feedback on the proposal to submit to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

That By-law B2023-019, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 7th day of March, 2023.

That By-law B2023-020, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 7th day of March, 2023.

the Municipality has, in the past, held Tri Council meetings with the Township of Selwyn and Curve Lake First Nation; and Whereas Council believes there are issues, opportunities and challenges we share with these two organizations; and Whereas Council sees value in sharing information, working more closely with, and strengthening relationships with the Township of Selwyn and Curve Lake First Nation; and Whereas both the Township of Selwyn and Curve Lake First Nation have expressed interest in having joint meetings; and Whereas the Township of North Kawartha may also be interested in joining; Therefore Council directs staff to connect with the Township of Selwyn, the Township of North Kawartha and Curve Lake First Nation, solicit their ideas for Joint Council meetings, and bring forward a proposal to Council for joint meetings to be held as determined by the parties.

That Council go into a closed meeting at 4:06 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (d) (e) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; labour relations or employee negotiations; and litigation and potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality.

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 5:27 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meetings dated February 7, 2023 and February 21, 2023 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2023-022, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on March 7, 2023', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 7th day of March, 2023.

That Council adjourn at 5:28 p.m.