Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of March 6, 2024 come to order at 6:44 p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-006 by P. Van Velzen be called to order at 6:45 PM.

That this Public Meeting held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-006 by P. Van Velzen does now adjourn at 6:49 PM.

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-2024-006 by P. Van Velzen having noted correspondence and input received, direct: That the application be

That the presentation from R. J. Burnside & Associates Ltd. regarding an update on the Transportation Master Plan, be received.

That resolution C655C-2023 (November 15, 2023) regular meeting, regarding City of Barrie - Proposed Boundary Adjustment, be hereby reconsidered. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Thompson Yes: Coughlin, Garwood, Thompson, and Moore No: Cabral, Alexander, and Fisher

That the Report item listed herein, be received as information: 6) City of Barrie – Proposed Boundary Adjustment And That Council hereby terminate discussions between the City of Barrie regarding the Cities proposal for boundary adjustments and cross border servicing, and they be so advised. And That Council direct that the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CAO pursue discussions with the County of Simcoe and Township of Oro-Medonte regarding potential cross border servicing partnerships. And Further That a letter be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing advising of the Township of Springwater's termination of discussions with the City of Barrie. And That staff be directed to submit a delegation request for the ROMA conference regarding this item. Motion Divided C113B-2024 Moved by Thompson Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be divided as follows: First motion: To include paragraph's: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Second Motion: To include paragraph 3

That the Report item listed herein, be received as information: 6) City of Barrie – Proposed Boundary Adjustment And That Council direct that the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CAO pursue discussions with the County of Simcoe and Township of Oro-Medonte regarding potential cross border servicing partnerships. And Further That a letter be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing advising of the Township of Springwater's termination of discussions with the City of Barrie. And That staff be directed to submit a delegation request for the ROMA conference regarding this item.

That Council hereby terminate discussions between the City of Barrie regarding the Cities proposal for boundary adjustments and cross border servicing, and they be so advised. Motion Divided C115B-2024 Moved by Moore Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be divided as follows: That cross border servicing and boundary adjustments be dealt with seperately, with the cross border servicing to be dealt with first.

That Council hereby terminate discussions between the City of Barrie regarding the Cities proposal for cross border servicing, and they be so advised. Amended C116B-2024 Moved by Moore Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: That the word 'terminate' be struck and replaced with 'reconvene'; and, That the words "the Cities proposal for" be struck.

That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That staff be directed to explore and examine potential options including, but not limited to, the following, 1.Review and analyze existing Township planning policies alongside provincial direction through Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, to identify potential areas suitable for increased residential and/or industrial development beyond existing predefined settlement areas that can be reasonably serviced. 2. Explore the possibility of establishing "special economic zone(s)" through collaborative partnerships with neighboring municipalities that aim to address potential employment opportunities. 3. Assess and evaluate current cross border servicing arrangements/agreements in other municipalities in Ontario to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and overall viability. 4. Consider the potential for collaborating with the County of Simcoe to establish water and wastewater infrastructure that would support further development of employment lands, in and around Springwater Township. And Further That this resolution be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

That Council hereby reconvene discussions between the City of Barrie regarding cross border servicing, and they be so advised; and, That staff be directed to explore and examine potential options including, but not limited to, the following, 1.Review and analyze existing Township planning policies alongside provincial direction through Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, to identify potential areas suitable for increased residential and/or industrial development beyond existing predefined settlement areas that can be reasonably serviced. 2. Explore the possibility of establishing "special economic zone(s)" through collaborative partnerships with neighboring municipalities that aim to address potential employment opportunities. 3. Assess and evaluate current cross border servicing arrangements/agreements in other municipalities in Ontario to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and overall viability. 4. Consider the potential for collaborating with the County of Simcoe to establish water and wastewater infrastructure that would support further development of employment lands, in and around Springwater Township. And Further That this resolution be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Thompson Yes: Coughlin, Cabral, Garwood, Alexander, Thompson, Moore, and Fisher

That Council hereby terminate discussions between the City of Barrie regarding the Cities proposal for boundary adjustments, and they be so advised. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Thompson Yes: Cabral, Alexander, Moore, and Fisher No: Coughlin, Garwood, and Thompson

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of February 21, 2024 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of February 21, 2024 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of February 21, 2024

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist regarding Road Needs Study Capital Planning Scenario, dated March 6, 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 endorse Capital Planning Scenario 1: Maintain current level of service of 72 PCI. OR Option 2 That Council endorse Capital Planning Scenario 2: Optimization with an annual capital investment of $3.5M with a 3% yearly increase. OR Option 3 That Council endorse Capital Planning Scenario 3: Optimization with an annual capital investment of $5.0M with a 3% yearly increase. Amended C119B-2024 Moved by Alexander Seconded by Garwood That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: That Options 1 and 3 be deleted; and, That Option 2 be selected.

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist regarding Road Needs Study Capital Planning Scenario, dated March 6, 2024, be received; and, That Council endorse Capital Planning Scenario 2: Optimization with an annual capital investment of $3.5M with a 3% yearly increase.

That the report from the Drainage Superintendent regarding Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvement - Phelpston Marsh Pumphouse, dated March 6, 2024, be received; and, Option 1 Council accepts the Notice for Drain Major Improvement and wishes to proceed with the possible pumphouse upgrades as requested and shall send notice via the Clerk to the Petitioner, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs for comment, if an environmental appraisal is desired, as required under the Drainage Act. or Option 2 Council not proceed with the Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvement; and, That notice of decision be sent to the owner of the petitioning property via the Clerk, as required under the Drainage Act. Amended C120B-2024 Moved by Alexander Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: That Option 2 be deleted; and, That Option 1 be selected. And That Option 1 be amended to strike out the words "and wishes to proceed with the possible pumphouse upgrades as requested" and replace with "and wishes to proceed with the notice".

That the report from the Drainage Superintendent regarding Notice of Request for Drain Major Improvement - Phelpston Marsh Pumphouse, dated March 6, 2024, be received; and, Council accepts the Notice for Drain Major Improvement and wishes to proceed with the notice via the Clerk to the Petitioner, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs for comment, if an environmental appraisal is desired, as required under the Drainage Act.

That Action Report items 10.2 through to 10.4 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented. 10.2 - 2024-10-IOS – One (1) ½ Ton Pickup Truck Tender Award 10.3 - Artisan Market – Request for Approval of Event 10.4 - Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ Proposal to Revoke the Municipal Class EA

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist titled 2024-10-IOS - One (1) ½ Ton Pickup Truck Tender Award, dated March 6, 2024, be received; and, That Tender 2024-10-IOS be awarded to John Bear Buick Chevrolet GMC Ltd. for $59,984.00 excluding HST ($61,039.72 including HST recoveries); and, That the additional $6,039.72 including HST recoveries be appropriated from the Public Works Capital Reserve; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreement.

That the report from the Supervisor of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding the Artisan Market – Request for Approval of Event, dated March 6, 2024, be received; and, That Council approves the Artisan Market non-for-profit event as per Section 9.2 of the Special Event By-law 2009-087.

That the report from the Senior Project Engineer, regarding Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ Proposal to Revoke the Municipal Class EA, dated March 6, 2024, be received; and, That subject to any comments received from Council, staff be authorized to submit Township comments as generally outlined in this report prior to the March 17, 2024, deadline.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information, with the exception of Item 2, to be dealt with seperately: 1) 2023 Statement of Council & Board Remuneration & Expenses 2) Elmvale District High School (EDHS) Community Fundraising History 3) ZB-2024-005 (Adams) 2364 South Orr Lake Road 4) SU-2024-001, OP-2024-003 & ZB-2024-004 (Huron Creek Developments) 157 & 159 Queen Street West and 42 Beverley Street

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 2) Elmvale District High School (EDHS) Community Fundraising History Amended C126B-2024 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add: That staff be directed to meet with Elmvale District High School representatives to discuss possibilities related to investing community fundraising dollars back into EDHS for capital projects for both school and community purposes and for staff to report back by August 2024. And That staff work with the relevant partners to reconstitute the relevant working group.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 2) Elmvale District High School (EDHS) Community Fundraising History And That staff be directed to meet with Elmvale District High School representatives to discuss possibilities related to investing community fundraising dollars back into EDHS for capital projects for both school and community purposes and for staff to report back by August 2024. And That staff work with the relevant partners to reconstitute the relevant working group.

Whereas the Township of Springwater recognizes the importance of improving roadway safety for motorists by continuing to establish strategies designed to minimize traffic conflict wherever possible; and, Whereas Yonge Street South in Elmvale between Queen Street East and the settlement's southernly boundary has generated safety concerns in relation to driver confusion respecting clear roadway position for both left turns and passing due in part to the overall width of the roadway, the visible asphalt pavement seams, and the current pavement markings coupled with regular fading of roadway markings. Be It Resolved That Council finds it prudent to install a continuous center turn lane on Yonge Street South between Queen Street East and the settlement's southernly boundary, as road width permits, in conjunction with appropriate signage as deemed by staff. And Further That staff be directed to effect this change through the 2024 public works operational budget as a public works operational matter.

That the automatic adjournment be extended to 10:30 PM.

Whereas Section 284 (1) the Municipal Act states that the Treasurer of a municipality shall in each year on or before March 31 provide to the Council of the municipality an itemized statement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year to:  each member of Council in respect to his or her services as a member of Council or any other body, including a local board, to which the member has been appointed by Council or on which the member holds office by virtue of being a member of Council;  each member of Council in respect of his or her services as an officer or employee of the municipality or other  body described in clause (a) (above); and  each person, other than a member of Council, appointed by the municipality to service as a member of any body, including a local board, in respect of his or her services as a member of the body. And Whereas a yearly statement of remuneration and expenses, as prescribed under the Municipal Act is made available through a Council agenda prior to March 31 each year; And Whereas Council wishes to provide further transparency, specifically in relation to Council expenses, in addition to the requirements of the Municipal Act. Be It Therefore Resolved That staff be directed to prepare a Council Expense report, to be provided on a quarterly basis and included on a regular meeting agenda. And Further That this report itemize Township covered expenses for all members of Council, not including yearly Council remuneration or remuneration

Whereas the Township of Springwater’s current Economic Development Strategy was approved in 2010; and, Whereas growth forecasts within the Economic Development Strategy are outdated and do not accurately reflect the projected growth by the Township into 2031 and beyond; and, Whereas an Economic Development Strategy is the foundation for future planning and will assist as the Township continues to grow. Be It Therefore Resolved That Council hereby direct that a program change proposing an update to the existing Economic Development Strategy be presented during the 2025 budget deliberations for Council consideration.

Whereas in March 2019, the government of Ontario passed the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), as part of the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019 which will come into force and effect on April 1, 2024, thereby repealing and replacing the current Police Services Act, 1990; and, Whereas the CSPA is an opportunity to modernize policing and enhance community safety in Ontario with the governments commitment to strengthen public confidence in policing and maintain key independent policing oversight functions; demonstrate respect for front line policing personnel by building the right supports and fair processes to enable police to effectively perform their duties and ensure public safety; and deliver quality and efficient policing while also realizing better value for money; and, Whereas the Township of Springwater, being in the Huronia West Detachment area along with the Town of Wasaga Beach and Township of Clearview, has received approval from the Solicitor General for the creation of a joint Police Services Board under the new legislation; and, Whereas the Township is awaiting the release of associated regulations, outlining detailed requirements for the Police Services Board prior to continuing with its implementation, which is expected in March 2024. Be It Therefore Resolved That Council for the Township of Springwater affirms its commitment to prioritizing community safety and continue to work with our partners at the Huronia West OPP detachment to ensure

That By-law 2024-016 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on March 6, 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 10:10 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on March 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.