Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of May 18, 2022 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the Delegation from Shannon Laurin and Dr. Jeff Golisky regarding Georgian Bay Physician Recruitment, be received.

That the Delegation from Greg Davidson and students regarding a Request for a Rainbow Crosswalk in Elmvale, be received. Amended C205B-2022 Moved by Coughlin Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add And That staff report back to Council on the feasibility and costing of developing a rainbow crosswalk, in collaboration with the EDHS Gay Straight Alliance, in Elmvale and at the Administration Centre.

That the Delegation from Greg Davidson and students regarding a Request for a Rainbow Crosswalk in Elmvale, be received; and, That staff report back to Council on the feasibility and costing of developing a rainbow crosswalk, in collaboration with the EDHS Gay Straight Alliance, in Elmvale and at the Administration Centre.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of May 4, 2022 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of May 4, 2022 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of May 4, 2022

That Action Report items 7.2 through to 7.8 be received: 7.2 - PGC Industrial Subdivision (SU-2015-002) Pre-Servicing Agreement Authorization 7.3 - Midhurst Heights Rose Alliance Draft Plan Condition Revision Request - Condition 33 7.4 - ZB-2022-001 – D. Hickling Plan Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB-2022-001) 7.5 - International Competition Grant Application 2022-01 7.6 - Award of the Community Based Strategic Plan (2022-05-ADM) 7.7 - Mapleridge Estates Subdivision – Lot 8 & 9 Severance Review and Reduction of Development Securities 7.8 - Award of Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Design and Construction Supervision for Craig Road Extension, 2022-19-PW And That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented with the exception of Item 7.8 to be dealt with separately.

That the report from the Senior Planner regarding SU-2015-002 (PGC Industrial Subdivision) Pre-Servicing Agreement Authorization dated May 18, 2022 be received; and That the Mayor and Clerk execute the required pre-servicing agreement subject to final review and comments of the Township’s solicitor and engineer.

That the report from the Director of Planning Services regarding SP-T-0703, SP-T-0705, and SP-T-0904 (Midhurst Heights)-Draft Plan Condition Revision Request-Condition 33, dated May 18, 2022, be received; and, That Council accept revisions to Condition 33 for SP-T-0703, SP-T-0705, and SP-T-0904 (Midhurst) for consideration and approval by the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

That the report from the Director of Planning Services regarding ZB-2022-001 (D. Hickling), dated May 18, 2022, be received; and, That a By-law be submitted to Council for consideration at the May 18, 2022 meeting of Council.

That the report from the Committee Coordinator/Administrative Assistant regarding International Competition Grant Application 2022-01 be received; and, That in agreement with the Grants Advisory Committee, Council approves the maximum one-time contribution of $1,000.00 for application 2022-01.

That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the Award of the Community Based Strategic Plan (2022-05-ADM), dated May 18, 2022, be received; and, That the Community Based Strategic Plan (2022-05-ADM) be awarded to McSweeney & Associates Consulting Inc. in the amount of $47,318.40, including HST recoveries; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.

That the report from the Senior Project Engineer, Infrastructure and Operational Services, regarding Mapleridge Estates Subdivision – Lot 8 & 9 Severance, Review and Reduction of Development Securities, dated May 18, 2022, be received; and, That the current securities of $10,413.25 be reduced by $8,739.42 leaving a balance of $1,673.83 retained by the Township.

That the report from the Senior Project Engineer, Infrastructure and Operations titled The Award of Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Conceptual Design, Detailed Design and Construction Supervision for Craig Road Extension, 2022-19-PW, dated May 18, 2022, be received: and, That Council authorize the award of contract 2022-19-PW for Professional Engineering Consulting Services for the Conceptual Design, Detailed Design and Construction Supervision of Craig Road Extension in the amount of $2,077,000. to Ainley & Associates, funded through development charges.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - April 2022 2) Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB-2022-004), Smith Brothers Farms Inc., 1335 Flos Road Four West 3) Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB-2022-006) R. Schulz, 2482 South Orr Lake Road 4) Elmvale Home Building Centre (ZB-2022-005 & OP-2022-001), 1060 Flos Road 8 East 5) Ministerial Delegations - AMO Conference 6) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - March 2022 7) Replacement SUV for Fire Service 8) Fire Services Monthly Activity Report - January 2022 9) Fire Services Monthly Activity Report - February 2022 10) Fire Services Monthly Activity Report - March 2022

Whereas Springwater Council believes in equality and in the fair and equitable treatment for all; and, Whereas most members of Council participate in the Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System ( OMERS ) through Springwater Township; and, Whereas Council recognizes that the majority of members derive certain financial benefits from their participation in the OMERS plan; and, Whereas it has come to light that participation in OMERS is not inclusive to all members of Council and that unconscious bias has resulted in age discrimination of some members being excluded from OMERS participation, and therefore disadvantaged to the financial benefit provided to other members of Council who participate in the plan; and, Whereas the Human Rights Code, 1990, states the following: Compensation 25(4) An employer shall pay to an employee who is excluded because of a disability from an employee benefit, pension or superannuation plan or fund or a contract of group insurance between an insurer and the employer compensation equivalent to the contribution that the employer would make thereto on behalf of an employee who does not have a disability. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19, s. 25 (4); 2001, c. 32, s. 27 (5). Be It Resolved That Council now seeks to remedy this disadvantage, consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code , and correct the oversight through reformative action bringing equality, equity, fairness, and complete inclusiveness; and, Further That staff be directed to calculate the OME

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2021-091 Adopt Final Report - Swaley Drain Third Reading 2022-039 2022 Final Tax Levy By-Law 2022-040 - Appoint MLEO (Summer Students) 5000-353 - ZB-2022-001 (D. Hickling)

That By-law 2022-041 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on May 18, 2022 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 8:13 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on June 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.