Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of September 4, 2024 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of July 3, 2024 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of July 3, 2024

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of June 6, 2024 2) Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting of April 24, 2024 3) Draft Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting of August 23, 2024

That the correspondence dated May 29, 2024 from the Township of Tay regarding a Request for Support - Severn Sound Environmental Association, be received for information.

That the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Resolution regarding a request for restoration of designated heritage attributes at the Anten Mills Community Centre, be received for information. Amended C438B-2024 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Thompson That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That Council direct staff to obtain quotes from qualified contractors to undertake the proposed works and report back to Council prior to the 2025 budget deliberations.

That the Cultural and Heritage Advisory Resolution regarding a request for restoration of designated heritage attributes at the Anten Mills Community Centre, be received for information; and, That Council direct staff to obtain quotes from qualified contractors to undertake the proposed works and report back to Council prior to the 2025 budget deliberations.

That Council hereby supports the resolution of the Growth and Economic Viability Ad Hoc Committee regarding provincial and federal notification of municipally significant processes by the provincial and federal governments; and, That the letter be circulated to all Ontario municipalities and AMO.

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.8 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented, with the exception of items 9.4 and 9.5, to be dealt with separately. 9.2 - Lease Agreement Amendment/Renewal – Bell Tower Site – 2303 Ronald Road 9.3 - International Competition Grant Application 2024-01 9.4 - Swaley Drain Assessment Update for Vespra By-law 990 9.5 - OP-2023-002 & ZB-2023-003 (Evostruct Developments Inc.) 25 Yonge Street North 9.6 - Drainage Agreement Acceptance, Consent Application B12/22 (J. & A. Smith) 2422 Flos Road 6 West 9.7 - Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval SU-2013-006 – A&R. Hickling Subdivision; SU-2013-005 – D. Hickling Subdivision; SU-2013-007 – Rome Subdivision; and SU-2013-001 – Bell-Coutts-Rusdor 9.8 - Carson Road – Phase 1B (D. Hickling) Subdivision – Security Reduction for Site Alteration

That the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding the Lease Agreement Amendment/Renewal – Bell Tower Site – 2303 Ronald Road, dated September 4, 2024, be received; and, That a by-law authorizing the amending and renewal agreement with Bell Mobility Inc. be presented at the September 4, 2024 regular meeting for consideration.

That the report from the Committee Coordinator/Administrative Assistant regarding International Competition Grant Application 2024-01 dated September 4, 2024, be received; and, That Council approve the maximum one-time contribution of $1,000.00 for application 2024-01 to be funded from the International Competition Grant Program.

That the report from the Secretary Treasurer regarding the Drainage Agreement Acceptance (J. & A. Smith) dated September 4, 2024, be received; and, That the terms of the agreement as provided by the affected parties to the severance with respect to the split in drainage apportionment under Section 65 of the Drainage Act, be accepted.

That the report from the Junior Planner regarding Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval related to Township File No. SU-2013-006 (A. & R. Hickling), SU-2013-005 (D. Hickling), SU-2013-007 (Rome), and SU-2013-001 (Bell-Coutts-Rusdor) dated September 4, 2024, be received; and That Council for the Township of Springwater does not object to a 5-year extension of Draft Plan Approval for the four (4) files; and, That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be so notified.

That the report from the Manager of Development Engineering regarding Carson Road Phase 1B (D. Hickling Lands) Subdivision - Security Reduction for Site Alteration, dated September 4, 2024, be received; and, That the securities held by the Township for this development be reduced to $122,985.91; and, That the additional securities, being $818,891.00 be returned to the developer.

That the report from the Drainage Superintendent regarding Swaley Drain Assessment update for Vespra By-law 990, dated September 4, 2024, be received; and That Council direct staff to proceed under section 65(4) of the Drainage Act to have the Assessments of the properties reviewed by an Engineer under the Act.

That the report from the Manager of Planning Services regarding applications OP-2023-002 & ZB-2023-003, dated September 4, 2024 be received; and, That Council adopt the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) as it is consistent with upper-tier Planning policy and that the amendment be submitted to the County of Simcoe for final approval subject to minor modifications; and, That the implementing Zoning By-law be submitted to Council for adoption subject to the approval of the Official Plan Amendment by the County of Simcoe; and, That 5.1 Equivalent Units (EUs) of water and wastewater servicing capacity be allocated to the 25 Yonge Street North development for a period of two (2) years at which time any unused allocation be placed back into the capacity reserves.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information, with the exception of items 4, 6, 11, 12 to be dealt with separately: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - June 2024 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - June 2024 3) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - July 2024 4) Short Term Rental Accommodations Township Official Plan Amendment (OP-2024 -005) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB-2024-016) 5) SU-2020-002 & ZB-2020-017 Silver Paradise Midhurst Inc. (Formerly 'Frankcom Estates') Doran Road - Part of Lot 12, Concession 3 6) 2024 AMO Annual Conference Highlights 7) Second Quarter Council Expense Report 8) Q2 2024 Procurement Summary 9) Corporate Credit Card Report - May 2024 10) Corporate Credit Card Report - June 2024 11) Cheque Register - June 2024 12) Cheque Register - July 2024

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 4) Short Term Rental Accommodations Township Official Plan Amendment (OP-2024 -005) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZB-2024-016)

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 6) 2024 AMO Annual Conference Highlights

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 11) Cheque Register - June 2024

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 12) Cheque Register - July 2024

Whereas the Ontario Government has mandated that its top agencies, being the LCBO, Ontario Cannabis Stores, Metrolinx and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp, spend 25% of it’s advertising dollars with Ontario publishers; and, Whereas the Township of Springwater commends the provincial Government for taking the initiative to ensure government spending supports Ontario businesses; and, Whereas the Township would like to show its support of this initiative. Be It Resolved That Council for the Corporation of the Township of Springwater hereby directs that a minimum of 25% of its current budget earmarked for the Direct Mailer be re-allocated to advertising with Ontario publishers. And Further That staff be authorized to distribute the advertising budget as they deem most beneficial, ensuring compliance with the direction that a minimum of 25% of the Direct Mailer budget be with Ontario publishers.

That the motion now before Council be

Whereas the Township recognizes the time and effort of the volunteers at the Snow Valley Highlands Park outdoor rinks; and, Whereas the volunteers have fundraised $1,800.00 of the $3,600.00 required to purchase tarps for the outdoor rinks; and, Whereas the volunteers have requested a donation from the Township for the remaining costs of the tarps in the amount of $1,800.00. Be It Resolved That Council hereby approves a donation in the amount of $1,800.00 for rink tarps for the Snow Valley Highlands Park, to be funded from the Ward 4 Discretionary Funds.

That the IFC from Deputy Mayor Cabral requesting that staff investigate and report back on all outdoor rinks where tarps may be beneficial, be approved.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk with the exception of By-law 2024-068 Short Term Rental Licensing By-law, to be dealt with separately. 2024-067 Establish Public Highway - Wild Ginger Lane 2024-069 Lease Agreement for 2303 Ronald Road (Bell Mobility) 5000-394 ZB-2023-003 (Evostruct Developments Inc) 25 Yonge Street North

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 2024-068 Short Term Rental Licensing By-law

That By-law 2024-070 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on September 4, 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 8:29 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on September 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.