Council Meeting

That the agenda be amended to include two additional reasons to go into Closed Meeting under S.239(2)(b) and (d) to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations regarding municipal employees; and further That the agenda be approved as amended.

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated June 8, 2024, the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 18, 2024 and the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated June 27, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee dated July 4, 2024, the Library Board dated June 14, 2024, and the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee dated June 4, 2024 for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk, on behalf of the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), regarding the EAC Recommendation on Environmental Implications; and further That Council direct staff to add a section to the staff report template for 'Environmental Implications' and to engage with the Environmental Advisory Committee for topics where additional expertise may be of value.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:09 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:54 p.m.

That Council receive the presentation from Luciano P. Piccioni, President, RCI Consulting, and the information provided in the Statutory Public Meeting regarding the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan (CIP); and further That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary by-laws for the August 6, 2024 Regular Council meeting.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:55 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 2:06 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-03 (Byles); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-03.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-11 (Thomson); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-11; and further That Council defer approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment pending receipt of an application to acquire the shore road allowance, and executed site plan agreement, a Phase 1 and Phase 2 archaeology study, and a permit for the installation of a Class 4 septic system.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-12 (Harrison); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-12.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-16 (Leclerc); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-16.

That Council receive the presentation from Lori Richey, Healthcare Advancement Coordinator, County of Peterborough, regarding Work Plan and Healthcare Needs Assessment for their information.

That Council receive the presentation from Alex Lemon and Jessica Erickson, Account Managers, MicroAge, regarding Trent Lakes Managed Services for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Elim Lodge Road Speed Bump Request; and further That Council direct staff to complete the installation of full-lane transverse bars on Elim Lodge Road where the road approaches Elim Lodge.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Street Sign Accessibility Update; and further That Council approve the redesign of the current street name signs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Service Delivery Reserve in the amount of $8,046.69 to fund the new signs.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding New Dedicated Mechanics/Recreation and Facilities Project Project Update #4 for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Addition of By-law to Regulate the External Uses of Water Relative to Alpine Village, Pirates Glen and Buckhorn Lake Estates to AMPS; and further That Council support amendments to: the By-law to Regulate the External Uses of Water Relative to Alpine Village, Pirates Glen and Buckhorn Lake Estates to allow for enforcement through the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS); the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-Law to include penalties for the Watering Regulations By-law; and the Fees and Charges By-law to include fees to turn water services on and off.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Update Regarding Tecasy Ranch Proposed Minor Zoning By-law Amendment and Entering into Site Plan/Development Agreement with the Municipality - 38 Bolton's Road for their information.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Blood Lab Reserve Transfer Request; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Buckhorn Regional Health Centre Blood Lab Reserve in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund the continued work of the blood lab technician.

That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding 2024 Update Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan for their information.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Treasurer regarding Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Policy 4.02; and further That the amendments to the Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Policy, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board Terms of Reference; and further That Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board.

That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for June 2024 and Remainder of May 2024 and authorizes payment.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Sale of Unopened Road Allowance L07S-24-02 - Husar; and further That Council declare the eastern portion of the unopened road allowance between Concession 18, Lots 20 and 21, Harvey Ward, as surplus to the needs of the municipality; and further That Council authorize the stop-up and closure of said unopened road allowance; and further That Council authorize the sale of said unopened road allowance to the adjacent land owners, Steven and Marianne Husar.

That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.

the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3 million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being de-rostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; and Whereas it has becoming increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; and Whereas Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long-term care, and paramedicine; and Whereas the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has declined from 77 in 2008 to 65 percent in 2022; and Whereas per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada; and Whereas a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector-wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes urge the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in the Municipality of Trent Lakes and Ontario, to fund health care appropriately and ensure every Ontarian has access to physician care.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Canada 911 Ride Foundation; and further That Council authorize a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Miscellaneous Grants budget.

That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding Support for the Decision of the Ontario Energy Board to End the Gas Pipeline Subsidy for their information.

Eastern Ontario's small rural municipalities face insurmountable challenges to fund both new growth related infrastructure and ongoing maintenance of their capital assets including local roads and bridges, clean water, wastewater, waste facilities, and municipally owned buildings including recreational facilities and libraries; and Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has calculated that Municipal Governments across Canada are responsible for approximately 60 percent of public infrastructure that supports our economy and quality of life, but only receive 10 cents of every tax dollar; and Whereas the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) region’s capital infrastructure deficit has increased by 58 percent since 2011 and is now at $6 billion, and growing; and Whereas in 2018, the Ontario Government mandated all Ontario municipalities to develop and fully fund capital asset management plans by July 2025; and Whereas the EOWC has released a regional Municipal Infrastructure Policy Paper showing key infrastructure data, opportunities and challenges in small rural municipalities across Eastern Ontario; and Whereas Eastern Ontario is a growing economy that can grow more with sustainable, innovative infrastructure partnership and investment from the Federal and Ontario Governments; and Whereas the infrastructure deficit for small rural municipalities cannot be adequately addressed through property tax revenue, restricted municipal borrowing capacity, and municipalities l

That Council receive the correspondence from the City of St. Catharines regarding Green Roads Pilot Project for their information.

it is apparent that the Ontario Government has overlooked the needs of small rural Ontario; and Whereas Ontario's small rural municipalities face insurmountable challenges to fund both upfront investments and ongoing maintenance of their capital assets including roads, bridges, water/wastewater and municipally owned buildings including recreational facilities, libraries and other tangible capital assets; and Whereas small rural Ontario's operating needs consume the majority of property tax revenue sources; and Whereas small rural municipalities (of 10,000 people or less) are facing monumental infrastructure deficits that cannot be adequately addressed through property tax revenue alone; and Whereas in 2015 the provincial government moved to standardized billing for all non-contract O.P.P. (5.1) locations; and Whereas the Ontario Government has committed $9.1 billion to Toronto alone to assist with operating deficits and the repatriation of the Don Valley and Gardner Expressway; and $534 million to Ottawa for the repatriation of Hwy 174; and Whereas the annual cost of the Ontario Provincial Police, Municipal Policing Bureau for small rural non-contract (5.1) municipalities is approximately $428 million; and Whereas this annual cost is significantly less than the repatriation costs of the Gardiner Express Way, the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 174 (Ottawa Region) but provides a greater impact to the residents of the Province overall; and Whereas this will afford relief to smal

That Council receive the correspondence from Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC) and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) regarding 24th Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day for their information.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Township of Emo regarding Operational Budget Funding for their information.

That Council support the correspondence from the Township of Emo regarding Request to Province of Ontario for New Provincial/Municipal Fiscal Framework.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan regarding Regulations for Importation and Safe Use of Lithium-ion Batteries for their information.

That By-law B2024-047, being 'A by-law to amend By-law B2018-064, being "A by-law to delegate routine and minor powers and duties of Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes to officers and staff of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 16th day of July, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-048, 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 16th day of July, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-049, 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 16th day of July, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-050, 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 16th day of July, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-051, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of an Administrative Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund between the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 16th day of July, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-052, being 'A by-law to Regulate the External Uses of Water Relative to

That Council receive the verbal update from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Update of Building By-law; and further That Council defer this matter to a future Council meeting.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Lakehurst Hall Lower Bowl Project; and further That Council approve the Lakehurst Hall Lower Bowl Project; and further That Council direct staff to research and apply for applicable grants; and further That Council direct staff to investigate potential cost savings or alternate funding or in-kind sources.

County Road 507 (CR507) is located within the Municipality of Trent Lakes and is maintained by Peterborough County; and Whereas CR507 is a main County Road and is a conduit for many drivers who use it to travel to properties within Trent Lakes, as well as travelling outside Trent Lakes to cottage country north of Trent Lakes, as it runs from County Road 36 at Flynn’s Corner to County Road 503 Gooderham; and Whereas CR507 is a long and winding road which, in certain locations, presents drivers with navigational challenges and the set speed limit on CR507 is predominantly 80 km/h; and Whereas over the years, CR507 has been the site of many serious and sometimes fatal motor vehicle collisions and although CR507 may not be unique in its location, to other rural country roads, it has seemed to be host of many vehicle collisions; and Whereas over the past four years, there have been four fatal motor vehicle collisions and several serious injury collisions. These collisions, granted, have occurred in different locations on CR507, however there seems to be one particular location that has seen more motor vehicle collisions than other locations, as indicated in Photo 1; and Whereas it is long overdue for a signage strategy which entails effective signage meant to grab the attention of the driver and provide them with immediate visual feedback as to their speed. This type of signage would be powered by solar, as seen in Photos 2 and 3; and Whereas it is proposed that two signs be insta

That Council go into a closed meeting at 4:13 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; labour relations or employee negotiations; litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

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

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated June 18, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That By-law B2024-055, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meetings held on June 27, 2024 and July 13, 2024 and the Regular Council meeting held on July 16, 2024', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 16th day of July, 2024.

That Council adjourn at 5:28 p.m.