Council Meeting

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated September 3, 2024 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated September 3, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That the Council meeting be suspended at 1:04 p.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:07 p.m.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-23 (Windover); and further That Council support Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 24-23.

Selwyn Council passed the following resolution: That the presentation from the Lovesick Lake Association and Committee for the Preservation of Lovesick Lake related to a Lakeshore Capacity Assessment be received for information; and Whereas Lakeshore Capacity Assessments under the Official Plan are a requirement for cold water lakes specifically to protect lake trout; and although Lovesick Lake is a warm water lake thereby not meeting the requirement to complete a Lakeshore Capacity Assessment, the Ontario Lakeshore Capacity Assessment Handbook can be used as a guiding document if municipalities and stakeholders wish to conduct such Assessment; and Whereas the first step is to determine if there is agreement from the municipalities with jurisdiction over properties around Lovesick Lake, including at a minimum, Trent Lakes, North Kawartha, Selwyn and the County of Peterborough, as well as Parks Canada/Trent Severn Waterway and Treaty 20 First Nation communities to consider the development of a Terms of Reference outlining the scope, purpose and resourcing of such Assessment given that Lovesick Lake is a flow through lake; and That these organizations be consulted to determine interest in considering the preparation of a Terms of Reference for a Lakeshore Capacity Assessment.; And Whereas Trent Lakes Council recognizes that many of its residents have waterfront properties on Lovesick Lake and have a vested interest in the current and future water quality of Lovesick Lake; There

That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding New Dedicated Mechanics/Recreation and Facilities Project Update #5 for information.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Updating the Parks and Recreation By-law; and further That Council support the updated Parks and Recreation By-law; and further That Council support by-laws to amend the Municipality of Trent Lakes' Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law to include penalties for the Parks and Recreation By-law and to appoint Recreation and Facilities staff as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Buckhorn Sportspad Rink Boards; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with the replacement of required rink boards in 2024; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Buckhorn Sportspad Reserve to fund the replacement of required rink boards; and further That Council direct staff to include necessary funds for replacement of boards annually in the budget; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with the removal of the existing advertising system and installation of new glass decals.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Lawn Sweeper Purchase; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Recreation and Facilities Rolling Stock Reserve in the amount of $9,750.00 to fund the purchase of the commercial lawn sweeper.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Emergency Services regarding Fire/Road Communication Equipment; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Service Delivery Reserve in the amount of $13,988.27 to fund the replacement equipment required to operate the radio communications for the Fire and Roads Departments.

That Council receive the report from the Planning Technician regarding Lifting of One Foot Reserve for Vacant Lot on Edwina Drive; and further That Council support a by-law to lift the 0.3 m (1 foot) reserve.

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Bill 185 Resulting in Amendments to the Pre-Consultation By-law and Site Plan Control By-law; and further That Council support the updated Pre-Consultation By-law.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Completion of Granite Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision Agreement; and further That Council deem Granite Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision complete and authorize the CAO/Treasurer to release any deposit and Letter of Credit amounts being held as per the Subdivision agreement.

That Council support the correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement.

That Council receive the correspondence from Daniel Segal, Segal Construction regarding Municipal Housing Initiative for information.

That Council receive the correspondence from Tay Valley Township regarding Province Removes Wetlands Protection for Eastern Ontario for information.

Ontario has more private non-native ("exotic") wild animal keepers, roadside zoos, mobile zoos, wildlife exhibits and other captive wildlife operations than any other province; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has of yet not developed regulations to prohibit or restrict animal possession, breeding, or use of non-native ("exotic") wild animals in captivity; and Whereas non-native ("exotic") wild animals can post very serious human health and safety risks, and attacks causing human injury and death have occurred in the province; and Whereas the keeping of non-native ("exotic") wild animals can cause poor animal welfare and suffering, and poses risks to local environments and wildlife; and Whereas owners of non-native ("exotic") wild animals can move from one community to another even after their operations have been shut down due to animal welfare or public health and safety concerns; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEOA) have indicated their support for World Animal Protection's campaign for provincial regulations of non-native ("exotic") wild animals and roadside zoos in letters to the Ontario Solicitor General and Ontario Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Municipality of Trent Lakes hereby petitions the provincial government to implement provincial regulations

That Council receive the correspondence from the Township of Springwater regarding Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure, and Cultural Policy regarding the Study on Regional Governance for information.

That By-law B2024-069, 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 17th day of September, 2024.; and further That By-law B2024-074, being 'A by-law to establish and lay out a highway within the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of September, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-075, 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 17th day of September, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-076, being 'A by-law to provide for the use, protection, and regulation of public parks and recreation areas in the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of September, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-077, being 'A by-law to amend By-law B2023-051, being "A by-law to Establish and Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for the Municipality of Trent Lakes"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of September, 2024; and further That By-law B2024-078, being 'A by-law to provide guidance for Pre-Consultation with the Municipality prior to the submission of certain applications under the Planning Act', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of September,

That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:37 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (d) to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations.

That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 2:52 p.m.

That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated September 3, 2024 be adopted as presented.

That Council endorse the agreement between Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1306.1 and the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes.

That By-law B2024-080, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on September 17, 2024', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of September, 2024.

That Council adjourn at 2:54 p.m.