Revised Agenda
The Blue Mountains, Council Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, January 11, 2021
Time:	1:00 P.m. - 11:00 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 Treat 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 January 11, 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

Adoption of Consent Agenda

With the adoption of the Consent Agenda, all Recommendations found within previous Committee Reports or Minutes are then approved or received by Council, as noted. These Committee meetings are open to the public. 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 January 11, 2021 be adopted as circulated, less any items requested for separate review and discussion.

A.7

Previous Minutes

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the November 30, 2020 and December 14, 2020 Council Meeting minutes, and the December 11, 2020 and January 6, 2021 Special Meeting of Council minutes be adopted as circulated, including any revisions to be made.

B.

Deputation / Presentations

Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains wishes to inform the public that all information including opinions, presentations, reports and documentation provided for or at a Public Meeting, Public Consultation, or other Public Process are considered part of the public record. This information may be posted on the Town’s website and/or made available to the public upon request.

B.1

Deputation: Tim Lanthier, CAO - Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA)

Re: GSCA 2021 Proposed Draft Budget and Levy

B.2

Deputation: Dana Howes and Gerry Glover, Co-Chairs for Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team

Re: Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team (OHT) Development

B.3

Deputation: Andy McKee, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce (BBBSGB)

Re: Reaching out to Communities in Grey Bruce to Heighten the Awareness of BBBSGB Services and Programs

B.4

Deputation: Kristine Loft, Loft Planning Inc.

Re: Request to Purchase Municipally owned lands known legally as PIN 37133-0237 (LT) on behalf of landowners of 63 Arthur Street West (adjacent lands)

C.

Public Comment Period

C.1

Public Comment Period (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE: In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2019-56 fifteen minutes allotted at the Council Meeting to receive public comments regarding Town matters. 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. 

D.

Correspondence as previously circulated

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT this Council does hereby receive the Correspondence of D.1 to D.7 and further does support the Staff Recommendation made with regard to the Correspondence items, including any additional direction given to Staff through discussion, with an appropriate Staff action or response awaited for report back to Committee or Council where indicated.

D.1

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

Re: Renewal of the Annual Membership Fees
(Council Consideration)

D.2

Rotary Club of Thornbury-Clarksburg

Re: Request for Support for 2021 Winterfest
(Council Consideration)

D.3

Jasan Boparai, Director, Ministry of Transportation

Re: On-Road Access Rules for Off-Road Vehicles
(Council Consideration)

D.4

Tim and Nancy Mew

Re: Request to adopt an ATV By-law
(Council Consideration)

D.5

Rick Tipping

Re: Attainable Housing Initiative - December 18, 2020
(Received for Information and Referred to the Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation)

D.6

Rick Tipping

Re: Attainable Housing Initiative - January 4, 2021
(Received for Information and Referred to the Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation)

D.7

Beaver River Watershed Initiative

Re: Newsletter dated October 2020
(Received for Information)

E.

Motions and Staff Reports

E.1

Community Improvement Plan Project - Extended Consultation Results & Recommendations, PDS.21.011

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report PDS.21.011, entitled “Community Improvement Plan Project – Extended Consultation & Recommendations”;

  AND THAT Council enact a Bylaw to establish a Community Improvement Project Area for the Housing Within Reach Community Improvement Plan;

  AND THAT Council adopt the Housing Within Reach Community Improvement Plan;

  AND THAT Council enact a Bylaw to establish a Community Improvement Project Area for the Town-wide Revitalization Community Improvement Plan;

  AND THAT Council adopt the Town-wide Revitalization Community Improvement Plan; AND THAT Notice of Adoption be provided in accordance with the Planning Act;

  AND THAT Town staff be directed to bring a follow-up report in the first quarter of 2021 to outline recommendations regarding the Plan Administrator, delegation of application approvals, the appropriate programs to be funded in 2021.

E.1.1

Presentation: Robert Rappolt, Project Planner WSP Re: Community Improvement Plan Project

E.2

Public Appointment to The Blue Mountains Agricultural Advisory Committee (verbal)

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT (1 person)  is hereby appointed to The Blue Mountains Agricultural Advisory Committee for the balance of the 2018-2022 term of Council. 

E.3

Public Appointment to The Blue Mountains Sustainability Advisory Committee (verbal)

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT (two persons) are hereby appointed to The Blue Mountains Sustainability Advisory Committee for the balance of the 2018-2022 term of Council. 

F.

Consent Agenda (Reports/Minutes)

F.1

Rural Access to Broadband Internet Technology (RABIT) Task Force Committee Report dated January 4, 2021

F.2

The Blue Mountains Community Recovery Task Force minutes dated December 2, 2020 (9:00 a.m.)

F.3

The Blue Mountains Community Recovery Task Force minutes dated December 2, 2020 (10:00 a.m.)

F.4

The Blue Mountains Rural Access to Broadband Internet Technology (RABIT) Task Force minutes dated December 2, 2020

F.5

The Blue Mountains Rural Access to Broadband Internet Technology (RABIT) Task Force minutes dated December 16, 2020

F.6

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Board Meeting Highlights dated December 11, 2020

F.7

Grants and Donations Committee Report dated January 8, 2021

G.

By-laws

G.1

The Blue Mountains Community Improvement Project Area - Housing Within Reach Community Improvement Plan By-law

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT By-law No. 2021-1 being a By-law to designate certain lands in the Town of The Blue Mountains as a Community Improvement Project Area for the Housing Within Reach Community Improvement Plan be passed this 11th day of January, 2021.

G.2

The Blue Mountains Housing Within Reach Community Improvement Plan By-law

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT By-law No. 2021-2 being a By-law to Adopt the Housing Within Reach Community Improvement Plan be passed this 11th day of January, 2021.

G.3

The Blue Mountains Community Improvement Project Area for the Town-wide Revitalization Community Improvement Plan By-law

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT By-law No. 2021-3 being a By-law to designate certain lands in the Town of The Blue Mountains as a Community Improvement Project Area for the Town-wide Revitalization Community Improvement Plan be passed this 11th day of January, 2021.

G.4

The Blue Mountains Town Wide Revitalization Community Improvement Plan By-law

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT By-law No. 2021-4 being a By-law to Adopt the Town Wide Revitalization Community Improvement Plan be passed this 11th day of January, 2021.

H.

New and Unfinished Business

H.1

Grey County Council Update (AS, RP)

H.2

Notice of Motion (Council)

H.3

Additions to Agenda

H.4

News and Celebrations

I.

Closed Session

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT with regard to subsection 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, this Council does now move into closed session in order to address matters pertaining to:

  1. personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and with regard to the CAO review;
  2. personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and with regard to review of the applications received for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.

  Council moved into closed session at _____p.m.
  Council moved into public session at _____p.m.

I.1

Closed Session Reporting Out Statement

J.

Public Meetings (5:00 p.m.)

Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains wishes to inform the public that all information including opinions, presentations, reports and documentation provided for or at a Public Meeting, Public Consultation, or other Public Process are considered part of the public record. This information may be posted on the Town’s website and/or made available to the public upon request.

J.1

Public Meeting: 2021 Draft Budget and 2021 Draft Water and Wastewater Budget

J.2

Public Meeting: Imposition and Collection of Fees and Charges for Certain Municipal Services and Activities

K.

Notice of Meeting Dates

Committee of the Whole Meeting, January 12, 2021
Town Hall, Council Chambers

Council Meeting, January 27, 2021 (9:00 a.m.)
Town Hall, Council Chambers

Committee of the Whole Meeting, January 27, 2021 
Town Hall, Council Chambers

L.

Confirmation By-law 

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT By-law No. 2021-5, being a By-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains on January 11, 2021 be hereby enacted as passed this 11th day of January, 2021.

M.

Adjournment

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT this Council does now adjourn at (time) p.m. to meet again January 27, 2021Town Hall, Council Chambers, or at the call of the Chair.