Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Mount Forest Aquatic Committee delegation presented by Al Leach regarding the proposed outdoor pool project in Mount Forest for information; and That Council refer the delegation to staff for consideration in the 2025 budget.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Dundalk Water and Sanitary Servicing Strategy presented by Dustin Lyttle from Triton Engineering Services Limited for information.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Flato Developments General Update delegation presented by Shakir Rehmatuallah, Kory Chisholm and Brittany Robertson for information.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 Special Council and Closed Session meetings as presented; and That Council approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report EDO2024-009 for information; and That Council approve the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Grey Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-108 being a by- law to authorize a memorandum of understanding between the South Grey Chamber of Commerce and the Corporation of the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

That Council amend the resolution to add a third clause stating: "That Council approve placing murals on the Library and the Dundalk Pool Building in Memorial Park."

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report EDO2024-010 for information; and That Council approve the installation of 10 new murals in downtown Dundalk and an accompanying festival in accordance with the grant agreement; and That Council approve placing murals on the Library and the Dundalk Pool Building in Memorial Park.

Be it resolved that Council amend the second clause to state: "That Council approve the proposed events, activities and consider options for the 25th Anniversary logos outlined in this report."

Be it resolved that Staff report CAO2024-015 be received for information; and That Council approve the proposed events, activities and consider options for the 25th Anniversary logos outlined in this report; and That Council consider approving a $25,000 overall budget through the 2025 budget process.

Be it resolved that Council proceed past noon.

Be it resolved that Staff report FIN2024-018 be received for information; and That Council support the Southgate Public Library Board entering into an agreement for library services with the Wellington County Library Board; and That Council approve funding the remaining $7,440 out of reserve funds for 2024.

Be it resolved that Staff report PW2024-033 be received for information; and That Council approve the staff recommendation to award the Southgate Sideroad 49 culvert replacements to 12473020 Canada Inc o/a Rice Construction Contracting, in the amount of $184,900.00 plus HST.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 077 Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Edgewood Greens Phase 9 for information; and That this resolution be forwarded to the County of Grey endorsing the applicant request for extension of the Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 075 for file C21-24 Tubegate Inc 260219 Southgate Road 26 for information; and That Council approve By-law 2024-109 to rezone 260219 Southgate Road 26 to permit a 750 square metre On-Farm Diversified Use (shop and power room) with 380 square metre outdoor storage and 120 square metre covered storage; and That Site Plan Approval apply to the On-Farm Diversified Use (OFDU).

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-109 being a by- law to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002, entitled the "Township of Southgate Zoning By-law" be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 080 Application to Remove Holding Provision, Flato Phase 11, Dundalk Meadows Inc; and That Council considers the conditions related to the placing of the holding zone in By-law 2017-024 being met; and That Council approve By-law 2024-110 to remove the holding provision for lands zoned Residential 3-379 and Residential 1-378.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-110 being a by- law to remove Holding Provisions established in Zoning By- law No. 19-2002, of the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated September 4, 2024 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Correspondence consent agenda dated September 4, 2024 save and except items 11.2.1 AMO Correspondence - OMA Resolution Campaign, SALC Regulations, and Advocacy Updates as information.

Be it resolved that Council receive consent item 11.2.1 AMO Correspondence for information; and That Council endorse the following motion: Whereas the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3 million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being de-rostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; and Whereas it has become increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; and Whereas the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University says communities in northern Ontario are short more than 350 physicians, including more than 200 family doctors; and half of the physicians working in northern Ontario expected to retire in the next five years; and (Northern Ontario only) Whereas Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long-term care, paramedicine, and other investments. Whereas the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has declined from 77 in 2008 to 65 percent in 2022; and Whereas per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada, and Whereas a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector-wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; Now therefore be it resolved the Council of

Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated September 4, 2024 save and except item 11.3.1 Township of Terrace Bay - Support for ONIP as information.

Be it resolved that Council receive consent item 12.3.1 Township of Terrace Bay - Support for OINP for information; and That Council endorse the following motion: Whereas employers across Northern Ontario are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled workers, contributing to a shrinking labour market; and Whereas the labour shortage is causing significant economic hardship for Northern Ontario communities, including reduced productivity and business closures; and Whereas population and migration trends to 2021 suggest that Northern Ontario needs 100,000 newcomers by 2041 to sustain current population; and Whereas the success of the federal Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) demonstrates the effectiveness of allocating nomination spots to address regional labour shortages in attracting newcomers to Northern Ontario; and Whereas the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has been expanded from 9,750 nominees in 2022 to a goal of 21,500 nominees in 2024; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Southgate urges the Government of Ontario to address the critical labour market shortage in Northern Ontario by allocating 3,000 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program spots to support the region’s economic growth and development; and Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development; local Members of Provincial Parliament; the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association/Fede

Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 12:55PM in order to address matters relating to Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality or Local Board (Sec 239(2)(e)(Subject: Ongoing Litigation Update), Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board (Sec 239(2)(c))(Subject: Sale of Property Update), Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees (Se 239(2)(b))(Subject: HR Update), Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations (Sec 239(2)(d))(Subject: Risk Mitigation) and Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees (Sec 239(2)(b))(Subject: CAO Review); and That all those required remain in attendance.

Be it resolved that Council proceed out of Closed Session at 3:13PM.

Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 3:15PM.