Revised Agenda
The Blue Mountains
Committee of the Whole Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.
Location:	Town Hall, Council Chambers - Virtual Meeting 32 Mill Street, Thornbury, ON Prepared by: Corrina Giles, Town Clerk

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A.

Call to Order

A.1

Traditional Territory Acknowledgement

We would like to begin our meeting by recognizing the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada as traditional stewards of the land.  The municipality is located within the boundary of Treaty 18 region of 1818 which is the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples.

A.2

Moment of Reflection

A.3

Council Member Attendance

A.4

Approval of Agenda

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Agenda of March 9, 2021 be approved as circulated, including any items added to the Agenda.

A.5

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and general nature thereof

NOTE: In accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and the Town Procedural By-law 2019-56, Council Members must file a written statement of the interest and its general nature with the Clerk for inclusion on the Registry.

A.6

Previous Minutes

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of the Whole minutes of February 23, 2021 be adopted as circulated, including any revisions to be made.

A.7

Adoption of Consent Agenda

With the adoption of the Consent Agenda, all Recommendations found within the staff reports at Agenda items as listed below:

• B.4.1 Council Statement of Remuneration and Expenses, FAF.21.029
• B.4.2 Follow Up to Council Direction on TC Energy Project in the Municipality of Meaford, FAF.21.032

are then approved or received by the Committee of the Whole, as noted. The Consent Agenda content is available to the public when the Agenda is finalized but is not subject to discussion from the floor at this time, however, representations may be made at subsequent meetings on matters of interest.

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Consent Agenda of March 9, 2021 be adopted as circulated, less any items requested for separate review and discussion.

B.

Staff Reports, Deputations, Correspondence

Finance Administration, Enforcement and Fire Reports - To be chaired by Councillor Rob Sampson

B.1

Deputations, if any

B.1.1

Deputation: Sharon McCormick, Executive Director and Cary Eagleson, Treasurer - Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation (BMAHC)

Re: BMAHC 2021 - 2023 Budget Report - REVISED

B.2

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Finance, Administration and Legal Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE:  In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2019-56 Ten minutes allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda.  Comments may be provided regarding staff recommendations contained in staff reports that are a follow-up to a Public Meeting, it being noted that the commenting period has ended.

NOTE: The Town of The Blue Mountains continues to be in a declared state of emergency, and Council and Committee Meetings continue to be held virtually during this time.  Comments received from the public, that have not been included on the Agenda, will be read at the meeting by the Town Clerk.

B.3

Staff Reports

B.3.1

Council Code of Conduct Follow Up Report, FAF.21.005

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.21.005, entitled “Council Code of Conduct Follow Up Report”;

  AND THAT Council provide direction to staff on the proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards and Advisory Committees Policy;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed to a Public Meeting on April 19, 2021 to receive comments on the proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards and Advisory Committees Policy.

B.3.2

Revisions to the Town's Flag Protocol and Proclamation Policy, FAF.21.045

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.21.045, entitled “Revisions to the Town’s Flag Protocol Policy”;

  AND THAT Council repeal the Town’s existing Flag Protocol Policy POL.COR.15.01 dated November 6, 2017;

  AND THAT Council approve the revised Flag Protocol and Proclamation Policy as presented in this report.

B.3.3

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan By-law, FAF.21.046

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.21.046, entitled “Community Safety and Well-Being Plan By-law”;

  AND THAT Council approve the By-law to adopt the Bruce Grey Community Safety and Well Plan.

B.3.4

2022 Municipal Election Alternative Voting Method and Use of Vote Counting Equipment, FAF.21.042

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.21.042, entitled “2022 Municipal Election – Alternative Voting Method & Use of Vote Counting Equipment”;

  AND THAT Council direct the Town Clerk to request input from electors of the Town of The Blue Mountains on their preferred method of voting for the 2022 Municipal Election through a survey posted to the Town website;

  AND THAT Council direct the Town Clerk to provide a followup report to a future Committee of the Whole meeting with the survey results, for Council consideration.

B.4

Finance, Administration and Legal Services “Information Reports” and correspondence to be considered in the adoption of the Consent Agenda

B.4.1

Council Statement of Remuneration and Expenses, FAF.21.029

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.21.029 entitled “Council Statement of Remuneration and Expenses” as required under Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, for information purposes.

B.4.2

Follow Up to Council Direction on TC Energy Project in the Municipality of Meaford, FAF.21.032

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report FAF.21.032, entitled “Follow up to Council Direction on TC Energy Project in the Municipality of Meaford” for information purposes.

B.5

Correspondence, if any

B.5.1

Rick and Julie Tipping

Re: Attainable Housing Funding

B.6

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Finance, Administration and Legal Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE:  In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2019-56 Ten minutes allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda.  Comments may be provided regarding staff recommendations contained in staff reports that are a follow-up to a Public Meeting, it being noted that the commenting period has ended.

NOTE: The Town of The Blue Mountains continues to be in a declared state of emergency, and Council and Committee Meetings continue to be held virtually during this time.  Comments received from the public, that have not been included on the Agenda, will be read at the meeting by the Town Clerk.

Community Services and Operations Reports - To be chaired by Councillor Peter Bordignon

B.7

Deputations, if any

None

B.8

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Community Services and Operations portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE:  In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2019-56 Ten minutes allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda.  Comments may be provided regarding staff recommendations contained in staff reports that are a follow-up to a Public Meeting, it being noted that the commenting period has ended.

NOTE: The Town of The Blue Mountains continues to be in a declared state of emergency, and Council and Committee Meetings continue to be held virtually during this time.  Comments received from the public, that have not been included on the Agenda, will be read at the meeting by the Town Clerk.

B.9

Staff Reports

None

B.10

Community Services and Operations “Information Reports” and correspondence to be considered in the adoption of the Consent Agenda

None

B.11

Correspondence, if any

None

B.12

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Community Services and Operations portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE:  In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2019-56 Ten minutes allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda.  Comments may be provided regarding staff recommendations contained in staff reports that are a follow-up to a Public Meeting, it being noted that the commenting period has ended.

NOTE: The Town of The Blue Mountains continues to be in a declared state of emergency, and Council and Committee Meetings continue to be held virtually during this time.  Comments received from the public, that have not been included on the Agenda, will be read at the meeting by the Town Clerk.

Planning & Development Services Reports - To be chaired by Councillor Jim Uram

B.13

Deputations, if any

None

B.14

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Planning and Development Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE:  In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2019-56 Ten minutes allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda.  Comments may be provided regarding staff recommendations contained in staff reports that are a follow-up to a Public Meeting, it being noted that the commenting period has ended.

NOTE: The Town of The Blue Mountains continues to be in a declared state of emergency, and Council and Committee Meetings continue to be held virtually during this time.  Comments received from the public, that have not been included on the Agenda, will be read at the meeting by the Town Clerk.

B.15

Staff Reports

B.15.1

Request to Purchase & Develop Town-Owned Lands - Former School Board Lands, PDS.21.013

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report PDS.21.013, entitled “Request to Purchase & Develop Town- Owned Lands – Former School Board Lands”;

  AND THAT Council elect to defer a decision on the sale and/or development of the Former School Board Lands until after municipal facility and operations needs are assessed more fully in 2021.

B.16

Planning & Development Services Information Reports and correspondence to be considered in the adoption of the Consent Agenda:

None

B.17

Correspondence, if any

None

B.18

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Planning and Development Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE:  In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2019-56 Ten minutes allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda.  Comments may be provided regarding staff recommendations contained in staff reports that are a follow-up to a Public Meeting, it being noted that the commenting period has ended.

NOTE: The Town of The Blue Mountains continues to be in a declared state of emergency, and Council and Committee Meetings continue to be held virtually during this time.  Comments received from the public, that have not been included on the Agenda, will be read at the meeting by the Town Clerk.

C.

New and Unfinished Business

C.1

Committees of Council Reports

C.1.1

The Blue Mountains Joint Municipal Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Report dated November 19, 2020

C.1.2

The Blue Mountains Community Communications Advisory Committee Report dated January 18, 2021

C.1.3

The Blue Mountains Community Communications Advisory Committee Report dated February 10, 2021

C.1.4

The Blue Mountains Transportation Committee Report dated January 19, 2021

C.1.5

The Blue Mountains Agricultural Advisory Committee Report dated January 21, 2021

C.1.6

The Blue Mountains Leisure Activities Plan Steering Committee Report dated February 11, 2021

C.1.7

The Blue Mountains Leisure Activities Plan Steering Committee Report dated February 18, 2021

C.2

Notice of Motion (Council)

C.3

Additions to the Agenda

D.

Notice of Meeting Dates

Council Meeting, March 22, 2021
Town Hall, Council Chambers (Virtual)

Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 23, 2021 
Town Hall, Council Chambers (Virtual)

E.

Adjournment

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT this Committee of the Whole does now adjourn at (time) p.m. to meet again March 23, 2021 Town Hall, Council Chambers (Virtually), or at the call of the Chair.