Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on September 27, 2024, be adopted, as amended.

That the minutes of the Council meeting held on October 2, 2024, be adopted.

That the regular meeting of Committee of the Whole be recessed to hold a public hearing for Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z05-24 for Rob and Erin Weppler.

It has been demonstrated that application Z05/24 for Rob and Ena Weppler, which proposes to rezone lands currently zoned as M1-1 to a site-specific Agricultural use to allow the existing building, containing an office and fabrication shop to be repurposed for 3 residential apartments, is consistent with the Ontario Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement, the Grey County Official Plan and the general intent and nature of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Subject to a receipt of commenting agency comments and the review of comments arising at the public meeting, it is recommended that the amending by-law be forwarded to a future Council meeting for consideration.

The public hearing was adjourned at 5:14 p.m.

That staff be directed to include a 2025 Budget Request for Kemble Playground at the November 12, 2024, budget meeting.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.1, 9.2.2, 9.3.4; and That all items contained herein are approved.

That a closed session item be added to the November 6, 2024, Council meeting to discuss nominations for the 2025 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.

That Council provide a letter in support of the resolution from the City of Temiskaming Shores - Alcohol Sales in Convenience Stores and Locations that Sell Fuel/Comprehensive Provincial Alcohol Strategy.

That Council receive item 9.2.2 - Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group - May 9, 2024, for information.

That the minutes of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 2, 2024, be adopted, including recommendations COW2024-089 to COW2024-095.

That item 8.1.3 COR2024-035 - Short Term Rental Accommodations – Update Report be heard immediately following the delegations registered to speak on the item; and That the agenda be approved as amended.

That Procedure By-Law 2019-125 be waived to allow additional time for a presentation by GEI Consultants; and That the order of business be amended to consider report CAO 2024-022 following the presentation.

The Council receive report CAO2024-022 for information.

Whereas, by way of resolution COW2023-150, Council directed staff to prepare a licensing program to regulate Short Term Rental Accommodations, throughout the Township; and Whereas staff have developed a draft program in consultation with Township risk management and legal teams; and Whereas Council has considered the enforcement, cost and risk factors associated with implementing a Short Term Rental Accommodations program; Now Therefore, staff are directed to implement Option 1, as outlined herein.

That the CAO and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Fire Marque on an initial two-year term with the option to renew for up to five additional years, and, That staff be directed to report back after 12 and 24 months to share information on success of the program, and, That staff be directed to explore other options for cost recovery through insurance, such as for Road Traffic Accidents.

That Council receive staff report DEV2024-038 for information; and That Council direct staff to prepare correspondence to the Owner’s agent and the Ontario Land Tribunal, indicating that the Township conditionally supports the draft plan reinstatement subject to the developer demonstrating consistency with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement should the 2024 Planning Statement take effect prior to the Ontario Lands Tribunal rendering a decision on the re- instatement of Draft Plan Approval.

That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs move into closed session at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the CAO, Deputy CAO/Director of Corporate Services, Director of Infrastructure and Development, and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, and Manager of Engineering and Infrastructure remaining in the room to discuss: 12.1 advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (open meeting exemption "f" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) - Property Matter 12.2 a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 9, 2024, be adopted, including recommendations COW2024- 096 to COW2024-103.

That the regular meeting of Committee of the Whole be recessed to hold a public hearing for application Z-06-24 for Larry Hutchinson.

That Council receive staff report “Z06/24 Hutchinson Public Meeting” for information relating to the October 9, 2024 Public Meeting; and That subject to the receipt of additional community and public agency comments and the review of comments arising at the public meeting and any additional information provided by the applicants, it is recommended that Application Z-05/24 and its amending by-laws be forwarded to a future Council meeting for consideration and adoption.

That the public hearing be adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

That report CAO2024-024 be received for information.

That Planning staff report DEV2024-053 “2024 Provincial Planning Statement and the Official Plan Update” be received for information, and; That Council authorize staff to proceed with the J.L. Richards July 10, 2024 Official Plan Update Scope Change with an upset limit of $30,740.25 + HST + 7% admin to be funded from the working capital reserve.

THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV2024-057 entitled “Speed Limit Review – Vault Works Road”; AND THAT the speed limit on Vault Works Road, from West Street to Grey Road 17 be reduced to 60 km/h from the existing 80 km/h. AND THAT a by-law to amend the speed limits be presented at the October 16, 2024 Council meeting.

That lands described as CON 5 PT LOT 17 RP 16R7880; PART 3, being a vacant 0.015 land parcel, owned by the Township of Georgian Bluffs, be transferred to the ownership of Hutten & Co. Land and Shore; and That the subject parcel, being classified as a public highway, be stopped-up and closed by by-law; and That the subject parcel be merged with the directly abutting 49.89 acre parcel, described as DERBY CON 5 PT LOT 16 RP;16R10169 PART 3; and That staff are hereby directed to prepare the acknowledgement and direction to formalize the transfer of lands to Hutten & Co. Land and Shore.

Whereas, Council received report COR2024-022 being the Updated Township Donation Policy, on July 10, 2024; and Whereas, Council directed the report to be

That Council direct staff to provide feedback, as requested, to Grey County in respect to a centralized planning service model as per report CAO2024-031 and additional comments resulting from discussion at the October 16th meeting of Council.

Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-03-24 for Kevin Kirk, for property located at 200 Mountain Lake Drive; and Whereas Council has considered oral submissions made at the Public Meeting; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs is satisfied that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and other governing regulations; and That By-law 2024-047 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-04-24 for Perminder Chattha and Colleen Newell, for property legally described as Part of Lot 11, Jones Range Keppel Township; and Whereas Council has considered oral submissions made at the Public Meeting; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs is satisfied that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and other governing regulations; and That By-law 2024-048 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

That By-law 2024-049, being a By-law to licence and regulate short term rental accommodations within the Township of Georgian Bluffs, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

That By-law 2024-050, being a By-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law 2023-086, to establish fees for licensing of Short Term Rental Accommodation, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

That By-law 2024-051, being a By-law to reduce the speed limit on Vault Works Road to 60 km/hr, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.

Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs has adopted Committed to Change, a Corporate Climate Action Plan; and Whereas Committed to Change highlights the important role the municipality plays in demonstrating leadership to community; and Whereas nature-based solutions to climate change are recognized in Committed to Change as a significant way of reducing the affects of climate change and mitigating the impacts of emissions; and Whereas natural grasslands are one of the most endangered habitats in Canada having been reduced by 75% as a result of land use changes; and Whereas natural grasslands protect soil and are known to provide one of the most diverse and effective carbon sinks, helping to lock up and store climate changing gases and provide valuable ecosystem services such as clean air and water; and Whereas the government of Canada hosted the United Nation Biodiversity Conference in late 2022 (COP15) and was an author and signatory to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) that recognises that there is a dangerous decline in biodiversity as a result of human activity; and Whereas the GBF seeks to address biodiversity loss, restore ecosystems, and protect Indigenous rights; and Whereas the GBF seeks to 'protect 30 by 30' and see 30% of inland lands and waters protected and restored to natural ecological systems; and Whereas it is understood that land use changes and habitat loss are having a disproportionate impact on pollinating species of insects, parti

That By-law No. 2024-052, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on October 16, 2024, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.

That the meeting be adjourned at 6:00 p.m.