Municipal Services Committee (PW)

it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that: • The private road currently named R36 be named Greenwood Lane; • The private road off Eleonora Lane be named Fern Private; • The private road currently named R12C be named Lumsden Lane;

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Development Services Department Update including the Permit and Application Year to Year Comparison and the March 2025 Permit and Application Activity be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2025-08.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report RDS-2025-16.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Environmental Services Update for information purposes, as presented in MSC report ENV-2025-06.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a lease agreement with Bob Bolton, the owner of a 24 foot pontoon boat, to lease dock space on the inside of Municipal Dock located at 3800 Big Rideau Lake Road for the 2025 boat season, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-13.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends that Council receives for information the proposed concept site plans for the former Gallagher Property and approves Option #1 with public consultation during the RFP process and phasing of the RFP, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-14.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be authorized to proceed with garden planting at the front of the new Portland Community Hall as quoted by Rideau Roots at a price of $4,565.00 plus tax and pre-approves this capital item in the 2025 budget; AND FURTHER, that Council approves the purchase and installation of a dedication plaque recognizing those who contributed to the design and construction of the hall, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-15.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report for April 2025 be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-16.

it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: March 26, 2025 Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: March 13, 2025 Morton and Area CEC Meeting: March 26, 2025 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: March 25, 2025 North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: March 20, 2025 Portland and Area CEC Meeting: March 19, 2025 South Elmsley and Area CEC Meeting: March 11, 2025

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Recreation Update be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2025-10.

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced an expansion of strong mayor powers to an additional 169 municipalities, effective May 1, 2025; AND WHEREAS these powers allow mayors to unilaterally override council decisions, appoint senior municipal staff, and set budgets without majority council approval, undermining the principles of democratic governance; AND WHEREAS municipal governance functions best through a collaborative decision-making process where elected councils, representing the collective voice of their communities, work alongside experienced municipal staff; AND WHEREAS there is no evidence to suggest that strong mayor powers have increased housing starts, contrary to the provincial government’s stated justification for their implementation; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) has raised concerns that strong mayor powers blur the lines between political leadership and administrative expertise, threatening the neutrality of municipal public service; AND WHEREAS the City of Orillia recently experienced a situation where its mayor unilaterally overturned a council decision regarding the hiring of a Chief Administrative Officer, demonstrating the potential for these powers to be misused; AND WHEREAS the Township of Rideau Lakes has also experienced governance challenges resulting from mayoral overreach, further highlighting the risks posed by concentrating authority in a single elected official; AND WHEREAS

it resolved that a Special Council meeting be held on Wednesday, April 16th at 11:00 a.m. to discuss Strong Mayor Powers.

it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment to review the maximum lot coverage permitted under the Zoning By-Law.

Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as presented. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, April 14, 2025 Pg. 2

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that: • The private road currently named R36 be named Greenwood Lane; • The private road off Eleonora Lane be named Fern Private; • The private road currently named R12C be named Lumsden Lane;

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Development Services Department Update including the Permit and Application Year to Year Comparison and the March 2025 Permit and Application Activity be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2025-08.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report RDS- 2025-16.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that it receives the Environmental Services Update for information purposes, as presented in MSC report ENV-2025-06.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a By-Law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a lease agreement with Bob Bolton, the owner of a 24 foot pontoon boat, to lease dock space on the inside of Municipal Dock located at 3800 Big Rideau Lake Road for the 2025 boat season, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-13.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends that Council receives for information the proposed concept site plans for the former Gallagher Property and approves Option #1 with public consultation during the RFP process and phasing of the RFP, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-14. For (5): Deputy Mayor P. Banks, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be authorized to proceed with garden planting at the front of the new Portland Community Hall as quoted by Rideau Roots at a price of $4,565.00 plus tax and pre- approves this capital item in the 2025 budget; AND FURTHER, that Council approves the purchase and installation of a dedication plaque recognizing those who contributed to the design and construction of the hall, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-15. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, April 14, 2025 Pg. 5 For (6): Mayor Hoogenboom, Deputy Mayor P. Banks, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (2): Councillor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report for April 2025 be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2025-16.

Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes:  Delta and Area CEC Meeting: March 26, 2025  Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: March 13, 2025 Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, April 14, 2025 Pg. 6  Morton and Area CEC Meeting: March 26, 2025  Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: March 25, 2025  North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: March 20, 2025  Portland and Area CEC Meeting: March 19, 2025  South Elmsley and Area CEC Meeting: March 11, 2025

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Recreation Update be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2025-10.

Be it resolved that a Special Council meeting be held on Wednesday, April 16th at 11:00 a.m. to discuss Strong Mayor Powers. For (5): Deputy Mayor P. Banks, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment to review the maximum lot coverage permitted under the Zoning By-Law. For (4): Deputy Mayor P. Banks, Councillor J. Banks, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (4): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Carr, Councillor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded