Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of November 20, 2024, come to order at 6:30p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2024-017 by J. Smith be called to order at 6:34 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-2024-017 by J. Smith does now adjourn at 6:39 PM.

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2024-017 (Smith) dated November 20, 2024, be received; and, That By-law 5000-398 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on November 20, 2024, subject to comments received during the public meeting.

That the Delegation from the County of Simcoe's Local Immigration Partnership Council regarding the Community Settlement Strategy, be received.

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of November 6, 2024

That the minutes of boards, committees and other organizations listed herein, be received as information: 1) Minutes of the Springwater Sports Heritage - Strategic Planning Committee Meeting of May 6, 2024 2) Minutes of the Springwater Sports Heritage - Induction Committee Meeting of May 8, 2024 3) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Meeting of June 24, 2024 4) Minutes of the Severn Sound Environmental Association Meeting of September 9, 2024 5) Minutes of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Meeting of October 25, 2024

That Action Report items 9.2 through to 9.5 be received; and, That the recommendations contained therein be approved, as presented with the exception of 9.2 and 9.4 to be dealt with separately. 9.2 - Award of RFP 2024-30-IOS Automated Speed Enforcement 9.3 - Award of Tender 2024-57-IOS – Fuel & Lubricant 9.4 - 2024 Springwater Swing Tournament Fundraising Update 9.5 - Request to Reallocate Project Funds

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist titled Award of Tender 2024-57-IOS – Fuel and Lubricants, dated November 20, 2024, be received; and, That the fuel portion of Tender 2024-57-IOS be awarded to 941-2401 Ltd. o/a Bryan’s Fuel, for $387,412.50 excluding HST ($394,230.96, including HST recoveries) for the supply and delivery of fuel; and, That the lubricant portion of Tender 2024-57-IOS be awarded to The Sarjeant Co. Ltd, for $63,063.18 excluding HST ($64,173.09, including HST recoveries) for the supply and delivery of lubricants; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreements.

That the report from the Manager Recreation, Parks and Facilities titled Request to Reallocate Capital Project Funds, dated November 20, 2024, be received; and, That Council approve the reallocation of capital funds in the amount of $13,161.98, remaining from Project #2023-06, for the procurement of a tandem axle equipment trailer.

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist titled Award of Tender 2024-30-IOS – Automated Speed Enforcement, dated November 20, 2024, be received; and, That RFP 2024-30-IOS be awarded to Global Traffic Group Ltd. for the implementation and management of ASE with a no upfront cost, revenue sharing model; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the resulting agreements.

That the report from the Executive Assistant, Mayor, Council and CAO, titled 2024 Springwater Swing Tournament Fundraising Update, dated November 20, 2024, be received; and, That the proceeds from the Springwater Swing Fundraising account be allocated as follows: $________ to the Community Assistance Program $________ to Charitable and Community Organizations $________ to Physician Recruitment And further that the disbursement of the above noted funds be in accordance with Township procedures. Amended C614B-2024 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Cabral That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That considering the recent update regarding the CPKC Holiday Train event, that $5,000 from the Springwater Swing be donated to the Elmvale Food Bank. and; $20,000 to Physician Recruitment

That the report from the Executive Assistant, Mayor, Council and CAO, titled 2024 Springwater Swing Tournament Fundraising Update, dated November 20, 2024, be received; and, That the proceeds from the Springwater Swing Fundraising account be allocated as follows:  That considering the recent update regarding the CPKC Holiday Train event, that $5,000 from the Springwater Swing be donated to the Elmvale Food Bank  $20,000 to Physician Recruitment  the balance to Charitable and Community Organizations And further that the disbursement of the above noted funds be in accordance with Township procedures.

That the Information Reports listed herein, be received as information with the exception of item 10.1.4 to be dealt with separately. 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - October 2024 2) By-law Services Monthly Activity Report - October 2024 3) Q3 2024 Procurement Summary 4) Winter Maintenance on Old Second South, beyond Sutton Heights

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: Winter Maintenance on Old Second South, beyond Sutton Heights Amended C616B-2024 Moved by Fisher Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add That staff proceed with the quote received from the Grounds Guys - Barrie for winter maintenance on Old Second South, beyond Sutton Heights. Councillor Garwood requested a recorded vote. Yes: Coughlin, Cabral, Alexander, Thompson, Moore, and Fisher No: Garwood

That the Report Winter Maintenance on Old Second South, beyond Sutton Heights be received; and, That staff proceed with the quote received from the Grounds Guys - Barrie for winter maintenance on Old Second South, beyond Sutton Heights

Whereas the Township is committed to ensuring the safety and accessibility of its neighborhoods, including areas surrounding schools, which are critical for the well-being of students, parents and staff; and Whereas parking and safety concerns have been raised during school drop-off and pickup times at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School on Kerr Street in Elmvale; and, Whereas the Township has addressed similar concerns at Huronia Centennial Elementary School by prohibiting stopping on the west side of Simcoe Street. Now Therefore be it Resolved that staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to Schedule C of the Traffic and Parking By-law 2005-018 at the December 4, 2024 regular meeting to prohibit stopping on the south side of Kerr Street from 35 Kerr Street eastwardly to Ritchie Crescent from Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 9:30am and 2:30pm – 4:00pm.

Whereas pedestrian zone signs (traffic bollards) were installed along ten (10) streets within Springwater in 2024; and, Whereas the effects of narrowing the lane widths with traffic bollards was a viable traffic calming measure; and, Whereas on average, the 85th percentile speeds were reduced by 6.9% with the bollards erected, compared to without having the bollards in place.; and, Whereas the max speed recorded along these road segments reduced by 14.2% compared to the same road segment when the bollards were removed. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That traffic bollards be installed at the below noted locations:  Pooles Road, Midhurst at most advantageous locations to be determined in conjunction with staff  Belmont Crescent, Midhurst  Spence Avenue, Midhurst  Doran Road, Midhurst  Lorne Street, Elmvale  Nash Avenue, Elmvale  Simcoe Street, Elmvale  Ritchie Crescent, Elmvale And That the traffic bollards be installed from May to October, starting in 2025. Amended C618B-2024 Moved by Thompson Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: To add Glenhuron Drive at the two (2) most advantageous locations in consultation with staff; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council approve the allocation of 4 traffic bollards for each or the remaining Wards in the Township with locations to be determined in conjunction with staff annually.

Whereas the Council of the Township of Springwater recognizes the increasing cost of living and the impact those costs have on their taxpayers; and, Whereas these increases disproportionately affect those on fixed incomes; and, Whereas tax rates at the municipal, provincial and federal level continue to put an increasing burden on taxpayers; and, Whereas increases to the County of Simcoe's budget are passed onto the municipalities within the County; and, Whereas all members of County Council sit on municipal Councils for which they receive additional pay; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater urge County Council to repeal their wage increase to all members of County Council. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, Hon. Doug Ford; Barrie-Springwater-Oro Medonte Member of Provincial Parliament, Hon. Doug Downey, and all municipalities within the County of Simcoe.

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 5000-398 ZB-2024-017 (Smith) Flos Road 6 West

That By-law 2024-095 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on November 20, 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 8:14p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on December 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.