Bruce County Council Agenda
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Bruce County Council Agenda Date: February 7, 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Council Chambers County Administration Centre, Walkerton Chair: Mitch Twolan, Warden 1. Call to Order 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest 3. Confirmation of Council Minutes January 3, 2019 4. Communications Please contact the Clerk if you wish a copy of any of the communications listed. a. Municipality of Mattice-Valcote Resolution Re: Oath of Office b. City of Niagara Falls - Re: Resolution Opting in to Allow Retail Cannabis Stores c. Town of Orangeville Resolution opposing planned changes to the Planning Act in the proposed Bill 66 that may allow for an "open for business" planning by-law d. Correspondence from Mr. Keith Stelling Re: 254 High Street, Southampton e. Correspondence from Mr. Peter Storck RE: 254 High Street, Southampton f. Board of Health for the Grey Bruce Health Unit Announcing the appointment of Dr. Ian Arra to the position of Medical Officer of Health g. Grey Bruce Health Unit Approach to Cannabis h. Correspondence from David and Sheila Latham Re: 254 High Street, Southampton i. AMO President Re: Joint and Several Liability Review j. Correspondence from Ms. Jill Taylor Re: 254 High Street, Southampton 5. Delegations a. Ms. Jill Taylor RE: Bruce County Museum and 254 High Street in Southampton 6. Reports from Staff a. June 2019 Council and Committee Meeting Date Change 7. Inquiries and Announcements 8. Minutes January 3, 2019 ● Corporate Services Committee ● Executive Committee ● Human Resources Committee ● Human Services Committee ● Museum Committee January 10, 2019 ● Corporate Services Committee Page 2 of 245 ● Executive Committee January 11, 2019 ● Corporate Services Committee January 17, 2019 ● Executive Committee ● Human Services Committee ● Planning and Development Committee ● Transportation & Environmental Services Committee January 24, 2019 ● Corporate Services Committee 9. Notice of Motion 10. Other Business 11. By-laws By-law 2019-007 - a by-law to authorize the establishment of a Museum Endowment Fund By-law 2019-008 - a by-law to establish fees and charges for the Corporation of the County of Bruce By-law 2019-009 - a by-law to confirm proceedings of the County of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 7th day of February, 2019 12. Adjournment 13. O Canada Page 3 of 245 Bruce County Council Minutes January 3, 2019 Council Chambers County Administration Centre, Walkerton Present Robert Buckle, Councillor Mitch Twolan, Warden Anne Eadie, Councillor Steve Hammell, Councillor Janice Jackson, Councillor Luke Charbonneau, Councillor Milt McIver, Councillor Chris Peabody, Councillor Staff Nicole Charles, Director of Library Miguel Pelletier, Director of Services Transportation and Bettyanne Cobean, Director of Environmental Services Corporate Services Donna Van Wyck, Clerk Christine MacDonald, Director of Darlene Batte, Deputy Clerk Human Services Jill Roote, Manager of Economic Cathy McGirr, Director of Museum Development Services Marianne Nero, Director of Human Resources Staff Regrets Murray Clarke, Acting Chief Kara Van Myall, Director of Administrative Officer Planning and Development Michael McKeage, Director of Health Services 1. Call to Order The meeting of Bruce County Council was called to order at 9:30 a.m. 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest There were no declarations of pecuniary interest. 1 Page 4 of 245 3. Confirmation of Council Minutes Moved by Councillor Robert Buckle Seconded by Councillor Luke Charbonneau That the minutes of the December 6, 2018 Council Session be adopted as circulated. Carried 4. Communications a. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing RE: Municipal Reporting Burden 5. Delegations a. Grey Bruce Health Unit - Cannabis Presentation Mr. Jason Weppler, accompanied by Ms. Paige Mackie, Health Promoters with the Grey Bruce Health Unit made a presentation on Cannabis Retail Outlet Considerations. b. Bruce & Grey Federation of Agriculture Mr. John Rodgers, President of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture made a presentation on the agricultural issues facing Bruce County. c. Four County Labour Market Planning Board Ms. Gemma Mendez-Smith, Executive Director of the Four County Labour Market Planning Board presented the Local Labour Market Plan. Miguel Pelletier left the meeting at 10:57 am. d. Bruce County Historical Society - Bruce County Visual Heritage Project Mr. Ross Lamont accompanied by members of the Bruce County Historical Society Steering Committee provide an update on "the Bruce Visual Heritage Project". 6. Reports from Staff There were no reports from staff. 2 Page 5 of 245 7. Inquiries and Announcements There were no inquiries and announcements. 8. Minutes Moved by Councillor Robert Buckle Seconded by Councillor Luke Charbonneau That the minutes of the following meetings be approved: December 6, 2018 • Executive Committee • Corporate Services Committee • Homes Committee • Human Services Committee • Museum Committee December 13, 2018 • Executive Committee December 20, 2018 • Executive Committee • Homes Committee • Human Resources Committee • Paramedic Services Committee • Planning and Development Committee • Transportation and Environmental Services Committee Carried 9. Notice of Motion There was no Notice of Motion. 10. Other Business There was no other business. 3 Page 6 of 245 11. By-laws Moved by Councillor Milt McIver Seconded by Councillor Janice Jackson That the following by-laws be approved: 2019-001 - A by-law to adopt Amendment Number 232 to the County of Bruce Official Plan 2019-002 - A by-law to authorize temporary borrowing of money to meet the current expenditures for the year 2019 2019-003 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Mutual Assistance Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and the Corporation of the County of Dufferin 2019-004 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Municipal Contribution Agreement 2016 SIF - Rental Housing Component between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and Bruce County Housing Corporation 2019-005 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Municipal Contribution Agreement IAH (2014 Extension) - Rental Housing Component between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and Bruce County Housing Corporation 2019-006 - A by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 3rd day of January, 2019 Carried 12. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Janice Jackson Seconded by Councillor Milt McIver That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 11:26 a.m. Carried 4 Page 7 of 245 13. O Canada _________________________ Mitch Twolan, Warden _________________________ Donna Van Wyck, Clerk 5 Page 8 of 245 AN OPEN LETTER TO BRUCE COUNTY COUNCIL 21 January, 2019 To the Warden and Members of Bruce County Council: RE: PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF THE FORMER ANGLICAN RECTORY LOCATED AT 254 HIGH STREET, SOUTHAMPTON From a legal standpoint, the issuing of the RFP is problematic in a number of respects. 1. HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FORMER ANGLICAN RECTORY The outstanding architectural and cultural heritage significance of this sound and well maintained building has been clearly outlined in the architect’s report which advised preservation and restoration in situ. “No other collection of historic architectural and landscape features is as intact as this collection of structures, and no other more prominent”, the report said. Even if it were feasible to move such a large brick building without damaging it, these outstanding heritage features of High Street would be forever lost. The writer of the report, professional heritage conservation architect Jill Taylor, a former chair of the Conservation Review Board of Ontario and a former president of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals has also commented in the Sun Times (18 January, 2019): “It’s totally contrary to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation policy that a museum would demolish or be part of a scheme to demolish a heritage resource . that has had an importance to the community and the townscape since the 19th century”. The decisions of councillors, both municipal and county, must conform to the legislated requirements of conduct for elected representatives in lower tier government as laid out in the Municipal Act. Bruce County’s Code of Conduct reminds councillors that: “4.2 Members are responsible for complying with all applicable legislation”. Page 9 of 245 The RFP ignores the architect’s 111 page report which defined the rectory as part of a significant built heritage landscape. Residents are perplexed at being back to square one after loudly and clearly expressing their objection to removing the rectory at the October 16 open house, through widely supported social media campaigns and in letters to the editor. 2. THE LEGISLATION Both county and municipal councils are required under Section 2.0 of The Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement, to exercise wise use and management of resources. Subsection 2.6 refers specifically to “Cultural Heritage and Archaeology”: “2.6.1 Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved”. For a council itself to order the demolition of a critical part of a significant cultural heritage landscape in its own possession, contravenes the Act. Under the council’s own code as well as the requirements of the Municipal Act (2001) (Part V1, S 223) council members are committed to performing their functions with integrity, accountability and transparency. “It is part of the role of a municipal council to ensure the accountability and transparency of municipal operations. A municipality must adopt and maintain policies to try to ensure accountability and transparency to the public”. 1 Transparency requires that governments operate in an accessible and visible manner and that their activities and decision making are open and clear to the public. Such is not the perception of the public on this issue. The County’s failure to consult with residents before issuing the RFP for removal or salvage of the rectory could not be considered transparency or accountability. Mayor Charbonneau’s comments in the Sun Times on 18 January 2019 could not be considered an example of transparency or accountability.