Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

That the agenda of the April 9, 2024 meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated.

That Council now move into closed session to consider:  Labour relations or employee negotiations - OPSEU Local 428 and IAFF Collective Agreement;  A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land - Request to purchase a portion of land owned by the Township; and  Personal matters about Identifiable Individuals - appointing public representatives to Committees. pursuant to Section 239 (d), (c), and (b) of the Municipal Act.

That the report from Human Resources Department, April 9, 2024 re: Ratification of the 2023-2025 OPSEU Local 428 Collective Agreement, be received; That Council ratify the tentative settlement reached between Loyalist Township and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) - Local 428 for a renewal collective agreement from January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025; That the renewal collective agreement between Loyalist Township and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) - Local 428 be executed by the Mayor and Clerk at a later date.

That the report from the Development Services Division, April 9, 2024 re: Public Meeting/ Recommendation Report - Armitage Homes Limited - 428 Amherst Drive - Official Plan Amendment (D09-003-2021) and Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-010-2021) be received; That the application to amend the Official Plan (D09-003-2021) be approved and that By-Law 2024-40, being a by-law to adopt Loyalist Township Official Plan Amendment Number 46, to re-designate the subject lands from Commercial to High Density Residential be enacted and passed; That the application to amend the Zoning By-Law (D14-010-2021) be approved and that By-Law 2024-42, being a by-law to rezone the lands from Shopping Centre Commercial Exception Five (C4-5) Zone to a Residential Type Five Exception Twenty (R5-20-H) Holding Zone be enacted and passed; That 27 units of capacity be allocated within the Fairfield Water and Loyalist East Sewage Systems for this proposed development until April 9th, 2026; and That if a Site Plan Control application is not approved for the development by April 9th, 2026, the allocation will be made available to other properties.

That the report from the Development Services Division, April 9, 2024 re: Public Meeting and Recommendation Report - EAK Holdings Limited - 200 Speers Boulevard - Official Plan Amendment (D09-002-2024) and Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-010-2023) be received; That the application to amend the Zoning By-Law (D14-010-2023) be approved and that By-Law 2024-38, being a by-law to amend the lands zoned Shopping Centre Commercial Exception Five (C4-5) Zone be enacted and passed; and That the application to amend the Official Plan (D009-002-2024) be approved and that By-Law 2024-45 being a by-law to adopt Loyalist Township Official Plan Amendment 45 to re-designate the lands from Commercial to High Density Residential be enacted and passed.

That the report from the Development Services Division, April 9, 2024 re: 200 Speers Boulevard, Amherstview - Part Lot Control Request, be received; and That By-law 2024-35, being a by-law to lift part lot control requirements for Part of Block 9, on Registered Plan 29M-35, for 200 Speers Boulevard, commonly known as Brookland Square, be enacted and passed.

That the report from the Development Services Division, April 9, 2024 re: 428 Amherst Drive (Brookland Square), Amherstview - Part Lot Control Request, be received; and That By-law 2024-34, being a by-law to lift part lot control requirements for Parts of Blocks 6, 7, 8 & 9 on Registered Plan 29M-35, for 428 Amherst Drive (Brookland Square), be enacted and passed.

WHEREAS a resolution passed by the County of Renfrew regarding the unaffordability of rural and small urban water and wastewater systems has been circulated to all municipalities in Ontario; and WHEREAS due to the typical geography of rural Ontario, it is not unusual for smaller municipalities to be responsible for several treatment facilities; and WHEREAS the costs associated with the operations, upkeep and upgrade of a number of treatment facilities and other infrastructure to meet provincial regulations in both environmental and financial planning capacities for smaller urban centers, which typically has a much lower population density per total kilometers of water and sewer as compared to larger municipalities, is a significant financial burden on system users for this essential necessity; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of Loyalist Township supports the County of Renfrew’s request to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to examine if the unaffordability of water and wastewater system operational costs is systemic provincially and nationally; AND THAT if the unaffordability is determined to be systemic, provincial and federal governments appropriately fund an assistance program for smaller municipalities with financial oversight of drinking water and wastewater systems; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to

That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.

That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, April 9, 2024, re: Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, be received; and That the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council approve the proposed Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan as presented.

That the report from the Community & Customer Service Department, Recreation & Facilities Division, April 9, 2024 re: Miscellaneous Fees By-law Recreation & Facilities Schedule 'F' Internal Rate Review, be received; Committee of Whole recommend to Council that recommendations as outlined in the attached Internal Rate Review be implemented as presented; and By-law 2022-06 be amended to reflect the updated rates. That the Capital Improvement Fees be allocated to a Recreation Facility Capital Improvement Reserve (Amended by resolution 2024-97 on April 23, 2024).

That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, Recreation and Facilities Division, April 9, 2024 re: Bath Pickleball Club Agreement be received; and That the Committee of Whole recommend to Council that a new agreement between The Corporation of Loyalist Township and the Bath Pickleball Club be approved for a term of five (5) years effective May 1 to September 30 seasonally at the following rates inclusive of HST 2024 $1,375 plus 5% Capital Improvement Fee 2025 $1,719 plus 6% Capital Improvement Fee 2026 $2,148 plus 7% Capital Improvement Fee 2027 $2,686 plus 8% Capital Improvement Fee 2028 $3,357 plus 9% Capital Improvement Fee 2029 $4,196 plus 10% Capital Improvement Fee 2030 $4,847 plus 10% Capital Improvement Fee; and That the Capital Improvement Fees be allocated to a Recreation Facility Capital Improvement Reserve.

That Committee of the Whole now adjourn at 7:53 p.m.

That Council direct staff to review the Royal Canadian Legion’s Renewable Energy Benefit Fund Application received on April 2, 2024 and due to urgent needs of the Legion, bring forward a report regarding the application to the April 23, 2024 meeting for Council’s consideration.

That Council direct staff to review the Refreshment Vehicle By-law 2020-085 taking into consideration and reviewing possible ways that provide added protection to associated businesses that support and anchor our communities through employment and tax.

That all items, except 15.2, in the Consent Agenda dated April 9, 2024 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.

That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, April 9, 2024 re: ResiLienT Loyalist Township Climate Action Plan 2023 Report Card, be received for information.

That By-law 2024-52 to confirm the proceedings of Council of Loyalist Township be enacted and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal.

That the meeting now adjourn at 8:10 p.m.