Council

That the Council meeting of March 16, 2021 be called to order at 7:00 p.m.

That the agenda for the March 16, 2021 Council Meeting be approved as presented.

That a public meeting be held to allow for input on Road Closing Application RC-20-03, Plan 1316, Lots 16-20, (part of Rideau Crescent).

That having provided an opportunity for public input on Road Closing Application RC-20-03, the public meeting be closed

That the following Committee of the Whole minutes be approved:  Committee of the Whole meeting of February 9, 2021 (as amended)  Special Committee of the Whole meeting of February 23, 2021  Committee of the Whole meeting of March 9, 2021

That the following Council meeting minutes be approved:  Council meeting of February 16, 2021  Council meeting of March 2, 2021

That Council inform the Premier of Ontario and the Ontario Legislature that the conduct of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, MPP Randy Hillier is in no way condoned or supported by the Council of the Township of South Frontenac; and, That this resolution be forwarded to all other municipalities within the riding.

That Council oppose the permanent ATV access to the K&P Trail between Bellrock and Craig Road in Verona, at this time, due to the anticipated residential growth and development in that area; and, That Council support the extension of the trial period for ATV access to the K&P Trail between Bellrock and Craig Road in Verona to be reviewed between the Township and the County once further information is available on the anticipated housing development in Verona; and, That staff be directed to provide a copy of this motion to County Council in advance of their regular meeting on March 17th, 2021.

That Council grant an exemption to the Noise Bylaw for the Desert Lake Resort for June 26, July 3, July 31 and September 4, 2021 between the hours of 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm, for the purpose of amplified musical events; And that a copy of this resolution is circulated to Public Health to ensure that they are aware of these gatherings and to have Desert Lake Resort owners coordinate/discuss with Public Health a strategy to meet the current COVID regulations in effect (for each of the dates requested) in order to ensure that public health is protected.

That Council award the contract for consulting services for the preparation of a new South Frontenac Official Plan project to Dillon Consulting in the amount of $132,562 + HST.

That Council approves the extension of the Township’s agreement with Roadlast Asphalt and Sealing Maintenance for the provision of crack sealing services in 2021 based on the vendor holding its 2020 rate for that service.

WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant financial and operational impacts on Ontario municipalities; AND WHEREAS municipalities have had to divert resources towards addressing the immediate needs of the pandemic and maintaining service delivery standards despite evolving restrictions and limited funds; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has delayed timelines with respect to several pieces of legislation; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal asset management through O. Reg. 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015 ; AND WHEREAS O. Reg. 588/17 mandates that every municipality shall prepare an asset management plan in respect of its core municipal infrastructure assets by July 1, 2021, and in respect of all of its other municipal infrastructure assets by July 1, 2023; AND WHEREAS the key components of an asset management plan as required by the regulation are: 1. Infrastructure asset inventory 2. Levels of service 3. Lifecycle management and financial strategy AND WHEREAS there is a concern amongst Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) members and their municipalities that current capacity challenges will result in limitations for purposeful asset management planning; AND WHEREAS Ontario municipalities do not anticipate the current capacity challenges to be resolved in the short-term; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of South Fr

That Council defer By-laws 2021-10 and 2021-11 to allow time for staff to work with the applicants to address concerns about the existing gazebo located at 1012 Hill Lane.

That By-law 2021-12 be given first and second reading.

That By-law 2021-12, being a by-law to amend By-law 2003-75 as amended, to rezone land from Urban Residential First Density (UR1) to Limited Service Residential- Waterfront (RLSW) on lands described as 4679 Noble Lane, Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, District of Storrington, be given third reading signed and sealed.

That By-law 2021-13, 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 16 day of March, 2021.

That By-law 2021-13, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed this 16 day of March, 2021.

That the Council meeting of March 16, 2021 be adjourned at 8:02 p.m.