The Corporation of the Township of Brock

Committee of the Whole Minutes

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Virtual Meeting
Members Present:
  • Mayor Walter Schummer
  • Regional Councillor Michael Jubb
  • Ward 1 Councillor Peter Frank
  • Ward 2 Councillor Claire Doble
  • Ward 3 Councillor Angela Canavan
  • Ward 4 Councillor Cria Pettingill
  • Ward 5 Councillor Lynn Campbell
Staff Present:
  • CAO, Ingrid Svelnis
  • Clerk/Deputy CAO Fernando Lamanna
  • Deputy Clerk Janean Currie
  • Clerk's Assistant Deena Hunt
  • Clerk's Assistant Stefanie Stickwood
  • Director of Finance / Treasurer Lisa Chen
  • Director of Public Works Paul Lagrandeur
  • Manager Facilities and IT, R. Wayne Ward
  • Director Development Services Robin Prentice
  • Chief Building Official Richard Ferguson
  • Fire Chief Rick Harrison

1.
Zoom Link - Agenda only

  

2.
Call to Order & Moment of Silence - 3:00 p.m.

  

Mayor Schummer called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and a quorum was present.

3.
Land Acknowledgement

  

It is important to begin each public gathering with a Land and Territorial Acknowledgement, to recognize the Indigenous people for being good stewards of the land and environment, here where we are meeting today. The Township of Brock has traditionally been a hunting and fishing ground for First Nations people. We reside on and benefit from the Williams Treaty Territories, on the land of the Mississaugas and Chippewas. May we share the land as long as the sun rises, the grass grows and river flows.

4.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Nature thereof

  

None.

5.
Presentations

  

5.1
North Durham Economic Development Updates

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Simon Gill, Director of Economic Development & Tourism, Stacey Jibb, Manager, Agriculture & Rural Economic Development, Glen Macfarlane, Rural Economic Development Specialist from Durham Region provided presentations which focused on the following:

Ready Set Future: A PLACE Blueprint for Durham (2023-2027)

Economic Development and Tourism Strategy and Action Plan

Eight Essential Economic Growth Principles

  • collaboration
  • talent
  • distinct identity through culture
  • vibrant, financially attainable downtowns
  • diversity, equity and inclusion
  • climate emergency response
  • innovation
  • infrastructure and investment readiness

Aspirations: a 30 Year Vision
5 Year goals have been established with respect to People, Location, Acceleration, Creativity, and Enablers

Strategies and Plans in progress which are not mentioned in the Growing North Durham Plan:

  • Ready Set Future
  • Connecting our Communities: A Broadband Strategy for Durham Region
  • Durham Tourism Action Plan
  • Invest Durham Marketing Action Plan
  • Growing Agri-Food Durham Plan
    • endorsed by Regional Council in June 2022
    • 2023 priorities include streamlining regulations and approvals for agri-food businesses, and enabling agriculture-related on-farm diversified and agri-tourism uses

In 2022 the Vibrant North Durham plan was rebranded to the Growing North Durham Economic Development Plan and awaits endorsement.

Key Pillars:
People

    • support entrepreneurship - key action is to host North Durham Building Business Forum
    • skills, talent and workforce development
    • foster the innovation economy

Places

    • welcome new and diverse businesses - re-initiate Red Welcome Wagon programs
    • vibrant downtowns - review downtown revitalization action plans
    • showcase North Durham - multi-media campaigns

Prosperity

    • investment readiness
    • business retention & expansion
    • employment lands, connectivity and economic infrastructure - continue to work with South Lake Community Futures Development Corporation

Growing North Durham Plan Next Steps

  • presentations to Scugog, Uxbridge and Regional Councils
  • work with key contacts and Economic Development Advisory Committees to develop township-specific action plans
  • implement and monitor progress over the next 5 years

5.1.1
Report 2023-TED-001 - Growing North Durham: Rural Economic Development Action Plan

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Stacey Jibb Manager, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Durham Region


 

  • Resolution:COW-2023-019
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-TED-001, North Durham Economic Development Updates and Presentation from the Region of Durham be received; and
    THAT Council endorse the the Growing North Durham Rural Economic Development Action Plan.

    CARRIED

6.
Delegations / Petitions

  

6.1
Update on the Wishing Tower Project

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Communication Number 23/23

Christine Dukelow and Jim Lye, Beaverton Special Events (BSE) provided the following update on the Wishing Tower project:

  • May 2022 - major donation received and new Wishing Tower Design launched
  • August 2022 - BSE Sculpture Committee finalized new fundraising campaign
  • September 2022 - launch of Paving Stone Fundraiser 'Walk to the Wishing Tower'
  • Total income to date at January 24, 2023 is $104,484 with anticipated expenses of $150,000
  • preferred location is in upper Beaverton Harbour Park
  • a member of Georgina Island First Nations provided support for this public artwork
  • request to Brock Council:
    • approve the preferred site for installation in summer 2023
    • Public Works and engineering staff review the engineering stamped drawings and lead the site preparation
  • Resolution:COW-2023-020
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 23/23 The Wishing Tower Delegation, presented by Beaverton Special Events be received.

    CARRIED

7.
Sub-Committees

  

7.1
Finance Committee (Mayor Schummer - Chair)

  

No correspondence for consideration.

7.2
Operations Committee (Councillor Pettingill - Chair)

  

7.2.1
Report 2023-CO-002 - Request for Children Playing Sign

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Director of Public Works (re: 394/22)

  • Resolution:COW-2023-021
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-CO-002, Request for Children Playing Sign be received; and
    THAT Committee provide staff with direction to advise residents that they can place personal signs on property that they own.

    CARRIED

7.2.2
Report 2023-CO-003, Request for Speed Reduction

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Director of Public Works (re: 558/22)

  • Resolution:COW-2023-022
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-CO-003, Request for Speed Reduction be received for information.

    CARRIED

7.2.3
Report 2023-CO-004 - 4-way stop request

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Director of Public Works (re: 540/22)

  • Resolution:COW-2023-023
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-CO-004, 4 way stop request, be received; and

    THAT staff be authorized to continue with road maintenance operations of brushing and clearing along Sideroad 17 and Concession 14 B; and

    THAT a sign be posted should it be warranted.

    CARRIED

7.3
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Committee (Councillor Campbell - Chair)

  

7.3.1
Memorandum 2023-PRF-002 - Beaverton Harbour Washrooms 

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Manager of Facilities and IT

  • Resolution:COW-2023-024
    Moved byMayor Schummer

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Memorandum 2023-PRF-002, Beaverton Harbour Washrooms be received.

    CARRIED

7.4
Tourism & Economic Development Committee (Councillor Frank - Chair)

  

No correspondence for consideration.

7.5
Protection Services Committee (Councillor Canavan - Chair)

  

7.5.1
Report 2023-PS-001 - Fire Department Responses – 2022 - Q4

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Fire Chief

  • Resolution:COW-2023-025
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-PS-01 Fire Department Responses-2022-Q4 be received.

    CARRIED

7.6
Development Services Committee (Councillor Doble - Chair)

  

7.6.1
Report 2023-DS-002 - Envision Durham – Growth Allocations & Settlement Area Boundary Expansions

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Director of Development Services

  • Resolution:COW-2023-026
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-DS-002, regarding Envision Durham – Growth Allocations and Settlement Area Boundary Expansions, be received; and
    THAT Council endorse the Region’s proposed growth forecasts and settlement area boundary expansions within the Township of Brock; and
    THAT a copy of this report be provided to the Region of Durham as the Township of Brock’s input as part of the Region’s Envision Durham process.

    CARRIED

7.6.2
Report 2023-DS-003 - Delegation of Authority By-law Update

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Director of Development Services

  • Resolution:COW-2023-027
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-DS-003, Delegation of Authority By-law Update, be received; and,
    THAT Council support the changes to the Township’s Delegation of Authority By-law to help streamline the Township’s development approvals process; and
    THAT the By-law appended to this report as Attachment 1 be brought forward for approval to the January 30, 2023 Council meeting.

    CARRIED

7.7
General Government Committee (Regional Councillor Jubb - Chair)

  

7.7.1
Report 2023-GG-002 - Council Appointed Committees and Boards

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Clerk/Deputy CAO

  • Resolution:COW-2023-028
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. 2023-GG-002 “Council Committees and Boards” be received; and

    THAT the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to Report No. 2023-GG-002 be approved; and

    THAT the Terms of Reference for the Appeals Committee, attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Report No. 2023-GG-002 be approved; and

    THAT the Terms of Reference for the Manilla Community Association, attached as Appendix ‘C’ to Report No. 2023-GG-002 be approved; and

    THAT the Terms of Reference for the Wilfrid Community Association, attached as Appendix ‘D’ to Report No. 2023-GG-002 be approved; and

    THAT the previous members of the Manilla and Wilfrid Hall Boards as appointed by By-law for the term 2018-2022, hereby be permitted to continue until such time as the recruitment and appointment to the new respective Community Associations has occurred; and

    THAT the establishment of a Sunderland Town Hall Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee be approved and the previous Sunderland Town Hall Board members be reappointed; and

    THAT the recommendation of Report 2023-GG-002 be ratified at the Council meeting held on January 30, 2023.

    CARRIED

7.8
Climate Committee (Councillor Pettingill - Chair)

  

7.8.1
Report 2023 - GG - 005 - Climate Change Initiatives in Brock

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CAO

  • Resolution:COW-2023-029
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-GG-005, Climate Change Initiatives in Brock be received.

    CARRIED

8.
Closed Session

  
  • Resolution:COW-2023-030
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed into a Closed Meeting of Municipal Council at 5:20 p.m. to discuss the following matters:

    • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act with respect to Committees & Boards.
    CARRIED

8.1
Appointment of Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee

 

8.2
Appointment of Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee

 

8.3
Appointment of Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee

 

9.
Rise from Closed Session

  
  • Resolution:COW-2023-031

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole rise & report from the Closed Meeting at 5:36 p.m.; and,
    THAT Council endorse all direction provided to staff in the Closed Meeting held on January 30, 2023; and

    THAT Council appoint:

    • Tom Watpool to Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC)
    • Monique Bonk to Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee (TAC); and
    • William Basztyk to Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC); and.

    THAT this resolution be ratified at the Council meeting January 30, 2023.

10.
Other Business

  

None.

11.
Public Questions and Clarification

  

None.

12.
Adjournment

  
  • Resolution:COW-2023-032
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 5:37 p.m.

    CARRIED
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