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Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) – 2020-04-21

24 Friday Apr 2020

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There is little of note in this week’s council meeting minutes beyond the cancellation of Canada Day activities. With the closing of the Town’s facilities to public use there will be some savings in direct costs, fireworks, overtime, and summer students, that I am sure will be applied to other pandemic related expenses. There are no ‘winners’ here.

Closed Session
(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (property matter settlement)

Questions of Staff
3.2.1 – In response to Councillor McCann’s inquiry as to whether people can drop off yard waste at the Transfer Station in light of closures during the COVID-19 Declared State of Emergency, Director of Public Works Mike Kearns indicated that he is looking at this issue and how to provide that service in a safe manner for staff and residents. In response to a follow-up question, Mr. Kearns reported that the Transfer Station is still accepting household recyclables.

3.2.2 – In response to Councillor Borneman’s inquiry regarding potential pick-up of bagged leaves throughout the community in lieu of opening up this section of the Transfer Station for drop-off, Mr. Kearns reported that this is one of the options being considered as the issue is being reviewed for a best recommended plan moving forward.

3.2.3 – In response to Councillor Keith’s inquiry as to whether costs are being considered and factored in to any such program of curbside pick-up of bagged leaves and brush, Mr. Kearns responded that it is, and that since this is not something that staff typically do, such a program that included staff labour would shift staff work from their current essential services.

Correspondence
4.1 – Eric Cavanaugh, BDO Canada. Parry Sound Audit Planning Report. Filed

4.2 – Lori West, Clerk, Township of McDougall. McDougall Township endorsement of resolution calling for public health to be funded via provincial taxation. Filed

4.3 – Lori West, Clerk, Township of McDougall. McDougall Township request for Public Health Unit release of COVID-19 statistics specific to West Parry Sound Area. Filed

4.4. – Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing. Labour Deployment During Declared State of Emergency. Filed

4.5 – Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing. Land Use Planning Timelines during Declared State of Emergency. Filed

4.6 – Attorney General. Emergency Management & Civil Protection Order amended to lift suspension of limitation periods and procedural time periods under the Construction Act. Filed

4.7 – Nadine Hammond, Curator/Manager, West Parry Sound District Museum. Letter of appreciation for Town’s 2020 donation to the Museum. Filed

4.8 – James Chirico, Medical Officer of Health/EO, North Bay PS District Health Unit. Response to Town’s resolution requesting WPS area specific COVID-19 stats. Filed

4.9 – Simon Langer, Nat’l Mgr., Gov’t & Strategic Partnerships, National Diabetes Trust. Concerns with garbage dumped at charitable donation bins in municipalities. Locally reviewed with an acknowledgement and recommendation to be provided to the Diabetes Trust.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Town Facilities Closed until June 30, 2020.
Resolution
That the staff report on Town facilities not open for use earlier than June 30, 2020 be received for information purposes.
The following amendment to the motion was made:
That the words “and be approved” be added to the end of the resolution.
Amendment Carried.
The amended resolution was voted on.
Carried as Amended
The following motion for Direction to Staff was made:
That a report and recommendation on extension of closure/limited access of Town facilities and/or how the facilities will operate through the summer months, including a financial impact analysis be brought to the May 19, 2020 Council Meeting.
Carried
The following motion as Resolution was made:
Resolution
That the Town cancel July 1st Canada Day celebrations.
Carried

9.3.1 – Weekend and after-hours interment scheduling and fees at Parry Sound Cemeteries.
Resolution
WHEREAS the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s (BAO) directive related to the COVID-19 pandemic requires that effective March 23, 2020, cemeteries be open and available for interments immediately, or as soon as possible if restricted by ground conditions,
THEREFORE, notwithstanding By-law 2019-6952 (The Cemetery By-law), and until such time as the BAO lifts said directive, Council permits interments at Hillcrest Cemetery and Sylvan Acres Cemetery on Sundays, in addition to all-day Saturday and all weekdays; and waives weekend and after-hours cemetery surcharge fees; and
THAT regular interment fees shall apply per the cemetery fee schedule. 7
Carried

9.4.1 – Provincial Policy Statement – 2020.
Resolution
That the attached report entitled Provincial Policy Statement 2020 be accepted for information purposes.
Carried

9.4.2 – Provide Extension to Property Sale Closing Dates, Salt Dock Road.
Resolution
Whereas Council for The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound conditionally sold lands to 1793951 Ontario Inc. (Greystone Limited) in 2017 for the development of a residential project; and
Whereas progress has occurred on several conditions and these conditions can be waived; and
Whereas COVID-19 has restricted activity through social distancing and limiting business activity to essential services; and
Whereas the impact and length of time the COVID-19 restrictions will be in place is uncertain; and
Whereas conditions that relate to environmental due diligence require an extension.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute an amendment to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale per the attached Schedule “A” to this Resolution.
Carried

9.5.1 – Half-Masting Flags in Acknowledgement of Nova Scotia Victims.
Resolution
Whereas at least 18 people lost their lives in a mass shooting in Nova Scotia on April 18th, 2020, the worst in Canadian history, and
Whereas across the country flags are being lowered to half-mast;
Now therefore in honour and memory of those victims, and in solidarity with communities in Nova Scotia, Council directs the lowering of its flags at the Town Hall to half-mast for three days from April 22 to 24th.
Carried
The following motion for Direction to Staff was made:
That staff be directed to bring to Council a policy recommendation on flag half-masting.
Carried
The following motion as Resolution was made:
Resolution
That as an additional mark of solidarity with communities in Nova Scotia, the Town fly the Nova Scotia flag at the Town Hall for one week following the half-masting of flags which concludes on April 24th, 2020.
Carried

By-laws
10.4.1 – Amendments to Licensing By-law in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
By-law
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2006-4937, as amended, to grant exemption from certain provisions of the Licensing By-law on a temporary basis.
Passed, Signed and Sealed.

Council Agenda Preview – April 21, 2020

17 Friday Apr 2020

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There are a couple of items that warrant comment.

9.1.1 – Town Facilities Closed until June 30, 2020.
This is not unexpected. It would have been helpful for the Town to have listed the facilities involved for the convenience of persons not familiar exactly with what is a Town Facility. Is the Rotary Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail closed? It’s a Town asset but is it a Town Facility? What about the Smelter Wharf? Probably, but neither is likely to be “closed” in the sense that there will be people preventing people from using these facilities or ‘taking attendance’. This is why it would be nice to have a formal list of impacted facilities. It would also be nice to understand the consequences of ‘using’ these ‘closed’ facilities. I understand and respect the intent of the resolution, but the Town needs to anticipate the questions that are likely to arise and provide the appropriate guidance. There is mention of a report but it not was included in the meeting agenda package.

9.4.1 – Provincial Policy Statement – 2020. This is another planning document that is worth reading in terms of what the Province believes with respect to development. I expect that the Town will need to ensure it is aligned with its local policies regarding development.

Correspondence
4.1 – Eric Cavanaugh, BDO Canada. Parry Sound Audit Planning Report.

4.2 – Lori West, Clerk, Township of McDougall. McDougall Township endorsement of resolution calling for public health to be funded via provincial taxation

4.3 – Lori West, Clerk, Township of McDougall. McDougall Township request for Public Health Unit release of COVID-19 statistics specific to West Parry Sound Area.

4.4. – Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing. Labour Deployment During Declared State of Emergency

4.5 – Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing. Land Use Planning Timelines during Declared State of Emergency.

4.6 – Attorney General. Emergency Management & Civil Protection Order amended to lift suspension of limitation periods and procedural time periods under the Construction Act.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – Town Facilities Closed until June 30, 2020.
Resolution
That the staff report on Town facilities not open for use earlier than June 30, 2020 be received for information purposes.

9.3.1 – Weekend and after-hours interment scheduling and fees at Parry Sound Cemeteries.
Resolution
WHEREAS the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s (BAO) directive related to the COVID-19 pandemic requires that effective March 23, 2020, cemeteries be open and available for interments immediately, or as soon as possible if restricted by ground conditions,
THEREFORE, notwithstanding By-law 2019-6952 (The Cemetery By-law), and until such time as the BAO lifts said directive, Council permits interments at Hillcrest Cemetery and Sylvan Acres Cemetery on Sundays, in addition to all-day Saturday and all weekdays; and waives weekend and after-hours cemetery surcharge fees; and
THAT regular interment fees shall apply per the cemetery fee schedule.

9.4.1 – Provincial Policy Statement – 2020
Resolution
That the attached report entitled Provincial Policy Statement 2020 be accepted for information purposes.

9.4.2 – Provide Extension to Property Sale Closing Dates, Salt Dock Road.
Resolution
Whereas Council for The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound conditionally sold lands to 1793951 Ontario Inc. (Greystone Limited) in 2017 for the development of a residential project; and
Whereas progress has occurred on several conditions and these conditions can be waived; and
Whereas COVID-19 has restricted activity through social distancing and limiting business activity to essential services; and
Whereas the impact and length of time the COVID-19 restrictions will be in place is uncertain; and
Whereas conditions that relate to environmental due diligence require an extension.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute an amendment to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale per the attached Schedule “A” to this Resolution.

By-laws
10.4.1 – Amendments to Licensing By-law in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
By-law 2020 – 7039
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2006-4937, as amended, to grant exemption from certain provisions of the Licensing By-law on a temporary basis.

 

Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) – March 17, 2020

10 Friday Apr 2020

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Oops – I just found this post in my drafts – I guess I prepared it and forgot to push send.

Move along, there is little to read here. Things unfolded as expected with no significant implications.

Closed Session
c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes; (potential acquisition of property for municipal purposes)

e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (potential claims regarding issues on private property);

Questions of Staff
3.2.1 – In response to a question from Councillor McCann regarding what steps the public should take when trees blow down in storms, Chief Dave Thompson stated that with regards to incidents affecting the municipality or public safety, residents are encouraged to call 911. This gets the Fire Dept out to the site to secure it and get in the proper resources to remedy the situation which may be for example the Town’s Public Works, or the electrical utility Lakeland.

3.2.2. – In response to Councillors Horne and Keith’s inquiries regarding the potential for offering a grace period or waiving of penalty for late payment of taxes and water and sewer bills by taxpayers and residents having difficulty paying these bills as a result of economic hardship from the COVID-19 shut-down, Director of Finance Stephanie Phillips and CAO Clayton Harris responded that this issue is under consideration and would come back to Council for a decision.

Correspondence
4.1 – Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing.
Provincial Policy Statement, 2020.
Action – Circulated to Mayor & Council and filed.

4.2 – Kami Johnson, Administrator, Belvedere Heights.
2020 levy.
Action – Circulated to Mayor & Council, and Director of Finance for follow-up.

4.3 – Frank Fernandez, Stop the Great Lakes Nuclear Dump.
OPG’s plan to build a nuclear waste repository in Kincardine abandoned.
Action – Circulated to Mayor & Council and filed.

4.4.a – North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.
Health Unit Preparing for COVID-19.
Action – Filed.

4.4b – Ministry of Health.
Province Implementing Enhanced Measures to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
Action – Filed.

4.5 – Chris Litschko, Chief Executive Officer, Lakeland Holding Ltd.
Request for letter of support for CRTC application for rural area high speed internet.
Action – Circulated to Mayor & Council with supporting resolution prepared for consideration.

Deputations
5.1 – Leslie Mapstone – withdrawn.
Film Festival June 4-6, 2020.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.1.1 – 2019 Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and Appointed Board Members.
Resolution. That the 2019 Statement of Remuneration Paid to Council and Appointed Board Members, attached as Schedule “A”, be accepted.
Carried.  

9.2.1 – 2019 Water System Summary Report.
Resolution 2020. Whereas the Town of Parry Sound owns and operates the Parry Sound Drinking Water System (M.O.E. Designation Number 2200000585) which has been categorized as a “Large Residential” Drinking Water System, and
Whereas Ontario Regulation 170-03 (as amended) under the Safe Drinking Water Act requires, according to “Schedule 22 Summary Reports for Municipalities” that all large Municipal Residential Drinking water systems have a report prepared no later than March 31st of each year addressing the items detailed in the Regulation and is given to the members of Council in the case of a drinking water system owned by a municipality;
Therefore, be it resolved that Council of the Town of Parry Sound hereby acknowledges receipt of the report titled: “Town of Parry Sound Tony Agnello Water Treatment Plant, Large Municipal Residential Drinking Water System Summary Report 2019”, as prepared by Kyle Hall, Manager of Water Systems.
Carried

9.3.1 – Consent Application – B/03/2020 (PS) – Kondwani Corporation.
Resolution. That a decision on Consent Application No. B/03/2020 (PS) (Kondwani Corporation / 58 Emily Street) be supported, subject to conditions of consent that require:
The payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland;
The retained lands be rezoned to recognize the lands do not have frontage and access onto a year-round maintained road, and also that a holding symbol be applied which requires the submission of Record of Site Condition and the evaluation of the landfill site prior to any sensitive use; and
The submission of an environmental impact study supporting the proposed consent application.
Carried

9.4.1 – Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) Grant Application 2021-2024.
Resolution. THAT Council authorizes that application be made to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) for the 2021-2024 Stockey Centre programming season; and
THAT the CAO, Clayton Harris be authorized to execute the application and other relevant documents.
Carried

9.4.2 – Grant Funding Opportunity Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport.
Resolution. WHEREAS on the 21st day of August, 2000 The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound and The Corporation of the Township of Seguin entered into an Agreement for the operation, control and management of the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport;
AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound and The Corporation of the Township of Seguin hold title to the Airport lands;
AND WHEREAS the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Commission has prepared applications to FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for funding for a Runway and Airside Business Development Project;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Parry Sound and the Township of Seguin as contributing funding partners to the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport, in the event there are cost overruns for this project, the Town of Parry Sound (20%) and the Township of Seguin (80%) are obligated to provide financial assistance to the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Commission as required;
THEFEFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, as owners of the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport lands, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound does hereby support the applications for funding from FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for capital improvements at the Airport (Runway and Airside Business Development Project);
AND THAT the Township of Seguin will provide cash flow assistance to the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Commission as required for the municipal portion, in the form of a long-term repayable loan of a maximum of 2.5 million, with specific terms of repayment to be determined at a later date;
AND THAT Council approves the Township of Seguin to act as the lead Applicant for the above referenced Project;
AND THAT the Township of Seguin, as lead applicant will establish appropriate measures, project oversight, including status updates to minimize the risk of cost overruns.
Carried

9.5.1 – Lakeland Holding Ltd.
Resolution. Whereas Parry Sound is a significant community in its location on the shores of Georgian Bay running up the Highway 400 North corridor; and
Whereas there are many looking to relocate their permanent and/or seasonal residence and business to this area; and
Whereas providing a quality internet service product to the more underserviced areas of Parry Sound District will make this area that much more attractive to businesses and potential residents alike;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound hereby supports the application by Lakeland Networks to the CRTC Rural Broadband funding initiative to bring quality, cost-effective high-speed internet to our Town and surrounding areas.
Carried

9.5.2 – COVID-19 Ratification of Administrative Actions and Authority Delegation.
Resolution. Whereas the World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic; and
Whereas the Province of Ontario has declared a state of emergency today amid the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas federal, provincial and municipal responses to best practice advice on limiting gatherings and social contact, has been to limit access, including close programs, facilities, and offices; and
Whereas the situation is very dynamic and evolving quickly, often requiring immediate action;
Now Therefore, Council of the Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound ratifies the administrative actions taken to close municipal facilities and programs effective March 16th, 2020 until further notice including the Bobby Orr Community Centre, the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, the Parry Sound Public Library and further;
That the Chief Administrative Officer in consultation with the Mayor and the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), is delegated decision-making authority to close municipal facilities, adjust service levels, cancel programs and/or Council meetings; and/or re-instate as the situation evolves; and That the Chief Administrative Officer inform Council at the earliest opportunity.
Carried

By-laws
10.1.1 – MPAC Lease Agreement – Extension.
By-law 2020 – 7022. Being a By-Law to authorize extension of lease agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for office space from November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2025.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.3.1 – Amendment to Parking and Traffic Control By-law 2019-6912 for the Town of Parry Sound.
By-law 2020 – 7023
Being a By-law to amend the Parking and Traffic Control By-law 2019-6912.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.3.2 – Updated agreements with Chris Everitt, Earl Smallwood and Gary Kloetstra for on call after hours Municipal Law Enforcement services.
By-law: 2020 – 7024
Being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Chris Everitt, Earl Smallwood and Gary Kloetstra for the provision of on call after hours Municipal Law Enforcement services.
Passed, Signed and Sealed

10.3.3 – New Smoking By-law for the Town of Parry Sound.
By-law 2020 – 7025
Being a By-law to Prohibit Smoking on Town of Parry Sound Property.
Passed, Signed and Sealed
Direction for staff follow-up
That staff investigate and report back to Council on what is possible to control smoking on sidewalks in the downtown area.
Carried

Council Meeting Minutes (Abridged) – 2020-04-07

10 Friday Apr 2020

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There are a couple of things worth noting in the minutes.

9.4.1 – Municipal Boat Launches.
The boat launches are closed for the foreseeable future in response to COVID-19. I’m not really sure I understand the logic for it. There may be a couple of reasons:
– the authorities genuinely feel that people will congregate at boat launches and that may be a disease vector. That of course could be handled as simply as enforcing some sort of spacing of launches and retrievals.
 – more reasonably, and not probably expressed directly, is the desire to keep people from the more populated areas which have a higher incidence of COVID-19 from infecting relatively isolated populations with limited cases and fewer medical resources (that’s us).
I wonder if the OPP will be patrolling the waters. I don’t believe that you are restricted from boating, you just can’t use public launches. Marinas are also restricted on the use of their facilities for boat launching. If you have waterfront property, you may be in luck. I know that permanent residents who require water access are exempted from this (you need to get home). I don’t really know what the status is for seasonal residents. I suspect they are out of luck. The fines are big enough that no marina wants to get caught supporting non permitted boating activities. In of itself boating isn’t really a major contributor to the spread of COVID-19, it’s the movement of people north that is doubtless the concern.

10.4.1 – Zoning By-law Amendment – Z/20/01 – Additional Unit Amendment (Town of Parry Sound).
This By-law was subject to a request for a recorded vote and was passed 6 to 1.

One thought I have about all of this is that the significant costs being incurred at the senior government level probably means that any dreams of a municipal recreation centre or additional internet access funding for neighbouring municipalities is probably pushed back a couple of years. I hope I’m wrong but COVID-19 will seriously damage the finances of both the private and public sectors for years to come.

Questions of Staff
3.2.1 – In response to Councillor McCann’s inquiry regarding the legality of use of marinas and boat launches during the declared state of emergency due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, Chief Dave Thompson reported that the overriding legislation is the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act under which a number of Orders have been issued; e.g. not congregating in groups of more than 5 people; only essential services being open. Chief Thompson noted that enforcement of orders is the responsibility of the OPP and has also been delegated to Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers with the latter using short form wording fines to issue fines, ranging from $750 to $1000. More serious fines, such as businesses staying open in contravention of the Orders can run up to $100,000. Chief Thompson suggested that it was his understanding the OPP’s enforcement would focus on educating the public to limit the number of people to 5.

3.2.2 – In response to Councillor Keith’s inquiry, Director of Public Works Mike Kearns reported that the gravel and sand gathered by the street sweeper is transported to the transfer station facility and used for on-site uses related to the transfer station and landfill site. With respect to the snow plows, they are kept staged, ready for service in event the winter season is extended.

3.2.3 – In response to Councillor Burden’s inquiry regarding the proliferation of dead or dying red pines at Tower Hill and the potential for a forest fire there, Director of Public Works Mike Kearns reported that after viewing the area, he agrees with that assessment. Mr. Kearns reported that he has identified the property owner where the majority of dead and dying trees are located and will approach that property owner to come up with a plan.

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.4.1 – Municipal Boat Launches.
Resolution.
That Council support the recommendation of staff to limit non-essential boat travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, and advises the public that effective immediately, the Salt Dock, Waubuno Beach, Champaign St and Mill Lake boat launches will be closed until further notice.
Carried

9.5.1 – Request for COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Statistics in West Parry Sound.
Resolution.
Whereas in order to fight the COVID-19 virus in your community it is important to understand the status of confirmed cases in that community; and
Whereas the catchment area for the West Parry Sound Health Centre is only a portion of the area served by North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit;
Now therefore be it resolved that the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit publish statistics that provide the number of confirmed cases and other appropriate information for West Parry Sound and
Further That this resolution be sent to: municipalities in the West Parry Sound Area; the West Parry Sound Health Centre; the Honourable Minister Christine Elliott, Minister of Health; and MPP Norm Miller.
Carried

By-laws
10.1.1 – Charles W. Stockey Centre & Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Art Exhibition.
By-law 2020 – 7036
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with 18 James Street for the rental of wall space for an art exhibit at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts.
PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED

10.2.1 – COVID-19 Pandemic – Relief of Penalty and Interest for Property Taxes and Utilities.
Resolution
Whereas the declaration of a state of emergency by the Province of Ontario due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a widespread closure of businesses and layoffs or loss of jobs;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the application of penalty and interest on 2020 interim property tax billings be waived for the applicable dates between April 1st and June 30th, 2020; and
Further That penalty and interest on water and sewer accounts be waived between April 1st and June 30th; and
Further That transfer to taxes and the disconnection of water/sewer services on past- due accounts be placed on hold between April 1st and June 30th, 2020; and
Further That non-sufficient funds (NSF) charges be waived for both property taxes and water and sewer accounts between April 1st and June 30th, 2020; and
Further That a by-law be passed to make the above amendments to applicable by-laws.
Carried
By-law 2020 – 7031
Being a bylaw to amend various by-laws to provide for temporary penalty and interest relief on taxes, sewer, water and NSF charges due to economic hardship as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED

10.2.2 – Approval of Transfer Payment Agreement – Municipal Modernization Program.
By-law 2020 – 7032
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding funding under the Municipal Modernization Program.
PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED

10.2.3 – Approval of Funding Agreement – Provincial Gas Tax.
By-law 2020 – 7033
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Ontario Minister of Transportation regarding funding under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.
PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED

10.2.4 – Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative Transfer Payment Agreement Amendment.
By-law 2020 – 7034
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Amended Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative.
PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED

10.4.1 – Zoning By-law Amendment – Z/20/01 – Additional Unit Amendment (Town of Parry Sound).
By-Law 2020 – 7035
Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-4653 (The Zoning By-law), as amended, for Additional Dwelling Units (Town of Parry Sound)
PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED

10.4.2 – Mutual Assistance Agreement.
By-law 2020 – 7038
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with the Township of Carling, the Municipality of McDougall, the Township of McKellar, the Town of Parry Sound, the Township of Seguin, the Township of The Archipelago and the Municipality of Whitestone for a Mutual Assistance Agreement for a ten (10) year term.
PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED

Council Agenda Preview – April 7, 2020

03 Friday Apr 2020

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These are strange times and the agenda this week is stripped down to the essentials. The most notable items for most folks are:

10.2.1 – Relief of Penalty and Interest for Property Taxes and Utilities. Corresponding Resolution and By-law that waives late payment penalties and fines on property taxes and water related charges for the period April 1 – June 30, 2020. See the full agenda with attachments for details.

10.4.1 – Zoning By-law Amendment – Z/20/01 – Additional Unit Amendment (Town of Parry Sound). This is an issue involving multiple considerations and will permit the creation of additional dwelling units within a residential unit. There are some limitations that are described in the full agenda package. This is an item that was presented to the public and received no comments, pro or con. So, without any direction from the Public, and as it aligns with Provincial guidance, it will go forward.

A special meeting of Council on the 6th will approve conducting council meetings by video conferencing. My understanding is that the sessions will still be live streamed and made available later on the Town’s YouTube channel. There will be some issues related to deputations and public meetings that I expect will be moot for the next couple of months or handled by conferencing in the necessary folks. Making an appeal or suggestion in writing is hopefully not yet a lost skill.

Correspondence
None

Deputations
None

Resolutions and Direction to Staff
9.5.1 – Request for COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Statistics in West Parry Sound.
Resolution
Whereas in order to fight the COVID-19 virus in your community it is important to understand the status of confirmed cases in that community; and
Whereas the catchment area for the West Parry Sound Health Centre is only a portion of the area served by North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit;
Now therefore be it resolved that the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit publish statistics that provide the number of confirmed cases and other appropriate information for West Parry Sound and
Further That this resolution be sent to: municipalities in the West Parry Sound Area; the West Parry Sound Health Centre; the Honourable Minister Christine Elliott, Minister of Health; and MPP Norm Miller.

By-laws
10.1.1 – Charles W. Stockey Centre & Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Art Exhibition.
By-law 2020 – 7036
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with 18 James Street for the rental of wall space for an art exhibit at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts.

10.2.1 – COVID-19 Pandemic – Relief of Penalty and Interest for Property Taxes and Utilities
Resolution
Whereas the declaration of a state of emergency by the Province of Ontario due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a widespread closure of businesses and layoffs or loss of jobs;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the application of penalty and interest on 2020 interim property tax billings be waived for the applicable dates between April 1st and June 30th, 2020; and
Further That penalty and interest on water and sewer accounts be waived between April 1st and June 30th; and
Further That transfer to taxes and the disconnection of water/sewer services on past- due accounts be placed on hold between April 1st and June 30th, 2020; and
Further That non-sufficient funds (NSF) charges be waived for both property taxes and water and sewer accounts between April 1st and June 30th, 2020; and
Further That a by-law be passed to make the above amendments to applicable by-laws.
By-law 2020 – 7031
Being a bylaw to amend various by-laws to provide for temporary penalty and interest relief on taxes, sewer, water and NSF charges due to economic hardship as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

10.2.2 – Approval of Transfer Payment Agreement – Municipal Modernization Program. By-law 2020 – 7032
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding funding under the Municipal Modernization Program.

10.2.3 – Approval of Funding Agreement – Provincial Gas Tax.
By-law 2020 – 7033.
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Ontario Minister of Transportation regarding funding under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.

10.2.4 – Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative Transfer Payment Agreement Amendment.
By-law 2020 – 7034.
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Amended Municipal Funding Agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative.

10.4.1 – Zoning By-law Amendment – Z/20/01 – Additional Unit Amendment (Town of Parry Sound).
By-Law 2020 – 7035.
Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-4653 (The Zoning By-law), as amended, for Additional Dwelling Units (Town of Parry Sound).

10.4.2 – Mutual Assistance Agreement.
By-law 2020 – 7038.
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with the Township of Carling, the Municipality of McDougall, the Township of McKellar, the Town of Parry Sound, the Township of Seguin, the Township of The Archipelago and the Municipality of Whitestone for a Mutual Assistance Agreement for a ten (10) year term.