Township of Georgian Bluffs
Council Agenda

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

Township Administration Offices

177964 Grey Road 18, RR#3, Owen Sound ON N4K 5N5

Council Chambers

Township Administration Offices

177964 Grey Road 18, RR#3, Owen Sound ON N4K 5N5

Council Chambers are open to the public. To watch this meeting virtually, visit the Township of Georgian Bluffs' Council YouTube Channel 

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

To be read by Carly Craig, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk:

We acknowledge with respect, the history, spirituality, and culture of the Anishinaabek: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomi Nation, who have inhabited this land from time immemorial. And further give thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land. We also recognize, the Metis and Inuit whose ancestors shared this land and these waters. May we all, as Treaty People, live with respect on this land, and live-in peace and friendship with all its diverse peoples.

3.

Approval of Agenda/Additions to the Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda be approved as presented.

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

5.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

5.1

November 20, 2024

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Council meeting held on November 20, 2024, be adopted.

6.

Announcements

7.

Public Hearings

None

8.

Delegations/Public Question Period

8.1

Items On The Agenda

Any person who wishes to appear before Council regarding an item on the agenda shall make written application to the Clerk, by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. To register: www.georgianbluffs.ca/delegations or call the Clerk's Office at 519-376-2729 ext. 603.

8.1.1

GEI Consultants - RE: Municipal Drainage Memo - 10 Year Capital Operating

• Recommendation:

  That the order of business be amended to consider item 13.2.4. immediately following the presentation by GEI Consultants; and

  That the Procedure By-Law be waived to allow additional time for presentation of the 10-Year Capital Operating Plan.

8.2

Items Not On The Agenda

Any person who wishes to appear before Council regarding an item not on the agenda may make written application to the Clerk, by the Thursday preceding the meeting they wish to speak at. To register: www.georgianbluffs.ca/delegations or all the Clerk's Office at 519-376-2729 ext. 603.

8.2.1

Municipal Housing Development - Daniel and Adam Segal

8.2.2

Kemble Community Centre - Keith Davidson

9.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items _____________. 

9.1

Correspondence for Council's Information

9.1.1

Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition - Our Isotopes Advantage

9.1.2

Letter from Minister Calandra on Additional Residential Units

9.1.3

AMO & World Animal Protection Resolution

9.2

Minutes

9.2.1

Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group - September 12, 2024

9.2.2

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library - September 26, 2024

9.2.3

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority - October 23, 2024

9.3

Resolutions From Other Municipalities

9.3.1

Town of Petrolia - Increase to OPP Provincial Policing Contract

9.3.2

Township of King - Requesting the Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities

9.3.3

Township of Papineau - Ontario Building Code

9.3.4

Township of Terrace Bay - Support for Billy Bishop Airport

9.3.5

Township of North Glengarry - Urging the Government to Promptly Resume the Assessment Cycle

9.3.6

Municipality of St. Charles - Public Sector Salary Disclosure

9.3.7

Municipality of St. Charles - Ontario Deposit Return

9.4

Informational Reports

9.4.1

CAO2024-036 - 2024 Q3 & Q4 Council Direction Reporting

9.4.2

COR2024-053 – 2024 – Annual Accessibility Update - 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

9.4.3

COR2024-054 - 2024 Emergency Planning Updates

10.

Consideration of Items Separated from Consent Agenda

11.

Correspondence

None

12.

Committee Reports

12.1

Committee of Whole

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 4, 2024, be adopted, including recommendations COW2024-119 to COW2024-124.

12.1.1

Approval of Agenda

COW2024-119
Moved By: Councillor Tobin Day
Seconded By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn

That the delegation by Bob Hope regarding Green Burials be deferred to the January 15, 2025 meeting of Council due to inclement weather; and

That the agenda be approved as amended.

Approved

12.1.2

8.1 Letter of Support from the Georgian Bluffs Climate Action Team - GreenBurials

COW2024-120
Moved By: Councillor Rick Winters
Seconded By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn

That the letter of support from the Georgian Bluffs Climate Action Team be received for information.

Approved

12.1.3

DEV2024-064 - Award of Contract for Engineering Services forPottawatomi Watermain Extension

COW2024-121
Moved By: Mayor Sue Carleton
Seconded By: Councillor Isaac Shouldice

THAT Staff Report DEV2024-064, Award of Contract for RFP 2024-07, Engineering Services for Watermain Extension to the Community of Pottawatomi be received.

AND THAT a contract with the firm of WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc. for RFP 2024-07 in the amount of $387,885.00 (excluding HST) be awarded.

AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract for services.

Approved

12.1.4

CES2024-16 - 2024-2025 Winter Operations Plan

COW2024-122
Moved By: Councillor Isaac Shouldice
Seconded By: Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn

That the Proposed Winter Operations Plan, attached as Schedule A to report CES2024-16, be approved.

Approved

12.1.5

COR2024-050 - Council Committee and Board Appointments

COW2024-123
Moved By: Councillor Rick Winters
Seconded By: Councillor Tobin Day

That Council hereby appoints members to Township Committees and Boards as follows, as amended:

1. That Councillor Ryan Thompson remain the appointed representative on the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Board;
2. That Councillor Rick Winters and Councillor Tobin Day be appointed to the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Board;
3. That Councillor Rick Winters remain the appointed representative on the Inter-Township Fire Department Joint Board of Management; and
4. That Councillor Ryan Thompson remain the appointed representative on the Grey County Farm Safety Association Committee; and
5. That Councillor Isaac Shouldice remain the appointed representative on the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee; and;
6. That Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle remain the appointed representative on the Bruce Veterinary Services Committee; and
7. That Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn be appointed to the Community Schools Alliance; and

That all previously appointed alternates remain the same; and

That the following appointments made in 2024 remain in effect for the remainder of the Council term:

1. That Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn remains the appointed representative to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board; and
2. That Mayor Sue Carleton remains the appointed representative to the Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group; and
3. That Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle remains the appointed representative to the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition; and

That a by-law be presented at the December 11, 2024, meeting of Council to formalize appointments to Committees and Boards ending in November of 2026.

Approved

12.1.6

COR2024-051 - Committee of Adjustment - Council MemberAppointments

COW2024-124
Moved By: Mayor Sue Carleton
Seconded By: Councillor Tobin Day

That report COR2024-051 be received; and

That staff be directed to present a by-law for enactment at the December 11, 2024, meeting of Council to appoint Mayor Sue Carleton and Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn to the Committee of Adjustment, expiring December 11, 2025.

Approved

13.

Staff Reports

13.1

Office of the CAO

13.1.1

2024 Year-End Report

• Recommendation:

  That the 2024 Year-End Report be recieved for information.

13.2

Development and Infrastructure

13.2.1

DEV2024-069 - Zoning By-law Amendment - Z05-24 (Weppler)

• Recommendation:

  That staff report “DEV2024-069, Z05/24 Weppler Zoning By-law” be received for information, and;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the zoning by-law amendment related to this proposal as substantially contained in this report.

13.2.2

DEV2024-070 - Zoning By-law Amendment - Z06-24 (Hutchinson)

• Recommendation:

  That staff report “DEV2024-070, Z06/24 Hutchinson Zoning By-law” be received for information, and;

  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the zoning by-law amendment related to this proposal as substantially contained in this report.

13.2.3

DEV2024-071 - Cobble Beach Plan 42T-2004-02 Request for Draft Plan Extension

• Recommendation:

  That correspondence from Design Plan Services, dated November 27, 2024, regarding the request for an extension of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 42T-2004-02 for Georgian Villas Inc. (Cobble Beach) be received, and,

  That Council support the request for a three-year extension of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 42T-2004-02 for Georgian Villas Inc. to February 16, 2028, and,

  That staff be directed to forward the motion in support of the request to the County of Grey.

13.2.4

DEV2024-072 - Municipal Drain Capital Operating Plan Memo

• Recommendation:

  That the Municipal Drain Capital Operating Plan be received for information.

14.

By-laws

14.1

Zoning By-laws

14.1.1

By-Law 2024-063 - Z06-24 Hutchinson

See item 13.1.2.

Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2020-020, as amended, of the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

• Recommendation:

  Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-06-24 for Larry Hutchinson, for property legally described at Pt Lot 31 Plan 857, Part 6 RP 16R-3098; 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 2024-063 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.

14.1.2

By-Law 2024-064 - Z05-24 Weppler

See item 13.2.1.

Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2020-020, as amended, of the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

• Recommendation:

  Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-05-24 for Rob and Erin Weppler, for property located at 117064 Concession 9 (Derby); 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 2024-064 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.

14.2

Other By-laws

14.2.1

By-Law 2024-065 - Updated Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy

Further to report COR2024-044 and recommendation RES2024-235 approved at the November 12, 2024, Special Council meeting: Special Council Meeting - November 12, 2024

Being a By-law to adopt a Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy for the Township of Georgian Bluffs and repeal By-law 2019-090.  

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2024-065, being a By-law to adopt a Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy for the Township of Georgian Bluffs and repeal By-law 2019-090, 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.

14.2.2

By-Law 2024-066 - Updated Emergency Plan

See item 9.4.3.

Being a By-law to adopt the 2024 Emergency Management Plan and Program for the Township of Georgian Bluffs.  

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2024-066, being a By-law to adopt the 2024 Emergency Management Plan and Program 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.

14.2.3

By-Law 2024-067 - Council Committee and Board Appointments

See item 12.1.6.

Being a By-law to appoint members of Council to various Committees and Local Boards.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2024-067, being a By-law to appoint members of Council to various Committees and Local Boards, 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.

14.2.4

By-Law 2024-068 - Council Committee of Adjustment Appointments

See item 12.1.7.

Being a By-law to appoint members of Council to the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 2024-068, being a By-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment for 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.

15.

Unfinished Business

None 

16.

New Business

None

17.

Notice of Motion

18.

Closed Session

• Recommendation:

  That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs hereby moves into closed session at __:__ p.m. in the Council Chambers with the Chief Administrative Officer and Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk remaining in the room to discuss:

18.1

personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (open meeting exemption "b" of section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001) - CAO Performance Check-In

19.

Confirming By-law

• Recommendation:

  That By-law No. 2024-069, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on December 11, 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.

20.

Date of Next Regular Meeting/Adjournment

Council - Wednesday, January 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.