Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of February 21, 2024 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-007 by L. Maw and Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2023-016 by 2256094 Ontario Limited be called to order at 6:33 PM.

That this Public Meeting held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, on Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-007 by L. Maw and Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2023-016 by 2256094 Ontario Limited does now adjourn at 6:44 PM.

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2024-007 (Maw) dated February 21, 2024, be received; and, That By-law 5000-383 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on February 21, 2024, subject to comments received during the public meeting.

That Council, having held a public meeting in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2023-016 by 2256094 Ontario Limited having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be

That the delegation from Nicole Wilson regarding the EDHS donation request for the student exchange to Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba, be received. Amended C81B-2024 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That Council hereby approve a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Elmvale District High School for their student exchange program, with funds to be provided by the proceeds of the Springwater Swing Golf Tournament.

That the delegation from Nicole Wilson regarding the EDHS donation request for the student exchange to Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba, be received; and, That Council hereby approve a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Elmvale District High School for their student exchange program, with funds to be provided by the proceeds of the Springwater Swing Golf Tournament.

That the delegation from Dr. Gabor regarding a potential partnership with the Township on a Springwater Health Complex within the Community Hub Concept Plan, be received. Amended C82B-2024 Moved by Moore Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That Council hereby express interest in pursuing a partnership for a Springwater Health Services Complex; and, That staff be directed to continue discussions with the delegate and report back on potential options to move forward.

That the delegation from Dr. Gabor regarding a potential partnership with the Township on a Springwater Health Complex within the Community Hub Concept Plan, be received; and, That Council hereby express interest in pursuing a partnership for a Springwater Health Services Complex; and, That staff be directed to continue discussions with the delegate and report back on potential options to move forward.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of January 31, 2024 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of January 31, 2024 3) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of February 7, 2024 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of February 7, 2024 5) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of February 7, 2024

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting of January 23, 2024 2) Minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of November 16, 2023 3) Draft Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting of January 26, 2024 4) Draft Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Annual General Meeting of January 26, 2024

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technician regarding Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE), dated Feb 21, 2024, be received; and, That Council provide direction with respect to Option 1, Option 2 or Option 3, as provided below: Option 1 That Council authorize Township staff to negotiate terms and enter into an agreement with Global Traffic Group (Global), as the service provider for the ASE Program. OR Option 2 That Council authorize Township staff to negotiate terms and enter into an agreement with LAS, as the service provider for the ASE Program. OR Option 3 That Council direct Township staff to solicit for vendor proposals for the implementation of the ASE Program through a formal procurement (Request for Proposal) process. Amended C85B-2024 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To strike out option 1 and 2; and, That option 3 be selected.

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technician regarding Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE), dated Feb 21, 2024, be received; and, That Council direct Township staff to solicit for vendor proposals for the implementation of the ASE Program through a formal procurement (Request for Proposal) process.

That Action Report items 10.2 through to 10.5 be received with the exception of item 10.2, to be dealt with seperately. That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented. 10.2 - County of Simcoe Bursary Program 10.3 - Request for Approval of Event - Bounce Bonanza – Bradford Greenhouses 10.4 - PLC-2020-01 – Elmvale Village Phase 1C (Block 78) Road Naming 10.5 - Midhurst Heights Phase 1A/1B Subdivision – Security Release for Site Alteration - Stage 1

That the report from the Supervisor of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding the Request for Approval of Event – Bounce Bonanza – Bradford Greenhouses, dated February 21, 2024, be received; and, That Council approves the Bounce Bonanza event as per Section 9.2 of the Special Event By-law 2009-087.

That the report from the Planner regarding Road Naming – Elmvale Village Phase 1C (Block 78), dated February 21, 2024, be received; and, That Council accepts the proposed road name “Strath Crescent”; and, That the appropriate road naming by-law be submitted to Council for consideration.

That the report from the Development Engineering Coordinator regarding Midhurst Heights Phase 1A/1B Subdivision - Security Release Request, dated February 21, 2024, be received; and, That the total securities for this development be released by the amount of $685,279.71.

That the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding the County of Simcoe Bursary Program, dated February 21, 2024, be received; and, That Council hereby approves a contribution, in the amount of $1,000 to the 2024 County of Simcoe Bursary Program to be funded from the Community Partnerships - Council Budget.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information, with the exception of item 5, to be dealt with separately: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - January 2024 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - January 2024 3) OP-2024-002 & ZB-2024-003 - McColgan Pit Expansion (1693297 Ontario Inc.) 1196 Anne Street North 4) Zoning By-law Amendment - ZB-2024-006 (Van Velzen) 2512 Sunnidale Road 5) Notice of Motion - Growth Forecast 6) Cheque Register - January 2024 7) Corporate Credit Card Report - December 2023

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 5) Notice of Motion - Growth Forecast Amended C92B-2024 Moved by Moore Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, in conjunction with staff, be requested to approach the County of Simcoe to address population growth discrepancies contained within the reports and to seek recognition in County documents of local government population projections for Springwater Township.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 5) Notice of Motion - Growth Forecast; and, That the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, in conjunction with staff, be requested to approach the County of Simcoe to address population growth discrepancies contained within their report and seek recognition in County documents of local government population projections for Springwater Township.

Whereas the Township of Springwater releases an annual holiday card; and, Whereas Council wishes to involve the community in the creation of the holiday card. Be It Therefore Resolved That a contest be created seeking artwork for the annual Township holiday card, with the following provisions: 1. Theme of “Winter in Springwater” 2. Two age categories, 0-10 and 11-18 years of age (Springwater resident or student within a Springwater school), with one piece of artwork to be selected from each age group. 3. That a prize be organized for the winning submissions, to be determined at a later date. And That the artwork be selected by Council upon closing of the contest.

Whereas Council approved the Outdoor Digital Signage Policy on August 2, 2023; and Whereas the policy outlines certain organizations and their events that are permitted to advertise on the Elmvale Outdoor Digital Sign, which was, in part, created by the Elmvale and District Lions Club; and, Whereas the policy does not include allowance for local schools or clarify that Township board and committee events are permitted to advertise on the Elmvale Outdoor Digital Sign. Be It Therefore Resolved That the Outdoor Digital Signage Policy be amended as follows: 1. Definitions: Add definition of “Township” to include its local boards and committees

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2024-013 Road Naming - Elmvale Village Phase 1C (Huron Creek) 5000-383 ZB-2024-007 (Maw) 3472 Highway 26

That By-law 2024-014 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on February 21, 2024 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 8:31 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on March 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.