Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of September 18, 2024 come to order at 6:45 p.m.

That the delegation from the Flos Agricultural Society regarding a request for donation for student transportation to the Elmvale Fall Fair Parade; be received. Amended C478B-2024 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add That Council hereby approves a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 to assist with bussing costs for Springwater schools to attend the Elmvale Fall Fair parade for 2024, to be funded from proceeds of the Springwater Swing.

That the delegation from the Flos Agricultural Society regarding a request for donation for student transportation to the Elmvale Fall Fair Parade; be received. That Council hereby approves a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 to assist with bussing costs for Springwater schools to attend the Elmvale Fall Fair parade for 2024, to be funded from proceeds of the Springwater Swing.

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

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Growth and Economic Viability Ad Hoc Committee Meeting of July 10, 2024 2) Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting of July 9, 2024

That the correspondence from the Simcoe County District School Board dated September 9, 2024 regarding capital priorities; be received; and, That Council of the Township of Springwater advises that it fully supports the Simcoe County District School Board’s capital funding request to the Ministry of Education for an addition at Huronia Centennial Elementary School; and, That staff be requested to work with SCDSB to expedite Planning and Building Act approvals to ensure timely construction of the addition; and, That a copy of this resolution and letter of support be sent to the Honorable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Education, and the Honorable Doug Downey, Attorney General, stressing the urgent need for an addition at Huronia Centennial Elementary School.

That the report from the Planner regarding Award of RFP 2024-49-PLN- Growth Management Study, dated September 18, 2024, be received; and, That RFP 2024-49-PLN be awarded to WSP for $195,193.50 excluding HST ($198,628.91 including HST recoveries); and, That the Growth Management Study be funded from Development Charges (DCs) to the extent eligible and the remaining balance funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract agreement with WSP.

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.4 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented, with the exception of item 9.3, to be dealt with seperately. 9.2 - Authorization to Transfer Portions of 0.3 m Reserve Block 86 Plan 51M-1132 PLC-2020-01 ‘Huron Creek Phase 1C’ Townhouse Development 2006384 Ontario Inc. 2 Beverly Street 9.3 - Providing Professional Services to the Severn Sound Environmental Association 9.4 - 74 Yonge St – Security Reduction

That the report from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Authorization to Transfer portions of the 0.3 m Reserve Block 86 on Plan 51M-1132, dated September 18, 2024, be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to undertake the transfer of the portions Block 86 (0.3 metre Reserve Block) on Plan 51M-1132 described as Parts 76 to 82 to the developer, to allow the Huron Creek Phase 1C Townhouse development to proceed; and, That the portions of Block 86 on Plan 51M-1132 described as Parts 76 to 82 inclusive be declared surplus; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents associated with the transfer of the portions of Block 86 on Plan 51M-1132 described as Parts 76 to 82 inclusive to Elmvale Village Developments Inc. once the draft Reference Plan has been deposited on title and the developer has parcelized the adjacent townhouse lots described as Parts 37 to 43 inclusive; and, That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to establish and name that portion of Block 86 on Plan 51M-1132 described as Parts 75 and 83 on the draft Reference Plan as Strath Crescent once the Reference Plan has been deposited on title.

That the report from the Development Engineering Technologist regarding the reduction of securities for 74 Yonge St S.(1315050 Ontario Inc) be received; and, That the securities held by the Township be reduced to $12,042.34; and, That the additional securities, being $108,381.00, be released and returned to the developer.

That the report from the Director of Finance regarding Providing Professional Services to the Severn Sound Environmental Association, dated September 18, 2024, be received; and, That Council direct staff to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the Severn Sound Environmental Association for the provision of professional services and report back to Council. Amended C486B-2024 Moved by Moore Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Counci be amended as follows: To Add That Council direct staff to recruit a permanent part-time position to assist the SSEA.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Provincial Planning Statement 2024 Update 2) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - August 2024

That Council direct the Clerk to seek invitational proposals for the services of an Integrity Commissioner to perform the duties mandated through the Municipal Act; and, That the proposals be presented at the October 16, 2024 regular meeting for consideration.

That Council hereby appoint Councillor Garwood as alternate for the Severn Sound Environmental Association Board.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk, with the exception of by-law 2024-068, to be dealt with seperately. 2024-068 Short Term Rental By-law 2024-074 Property Standards By-law 2024-075 Appointment of Property Standards Committee 2024-076 Appoint Property Standards Officers

That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk. 2024-068 Short Term Rental By-law Amended C491B-2024 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Fisher That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add That Section 3.2 of the by-law be amended to reduce the minimum rental of three (3) consecutive nights to two (2) nights and that no minimum night rental be required for STRs that are owner occupied.

That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To Add That Section 4.14 of the by-law be amended to provide that children aged 12 years and under are not considered as part of the maximum ten (10) renters on the premises.

That the by-law listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk. 2024-068 Short Term Rental By-law And that Section 3.2 of the by-law be amended to reduce the minimum rental of three (3) consecutive nights to two (2) nights and that no minimum night rental be required for STR's that are owner occupied; and, That Section 4.14 of the by-law be further amended to provide that children aged 12 years and under are not considered as part of the maximum ten (10) renters on the premises.

That By-law 2024-077 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on September 18, 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 9:05 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on October 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.