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 Development Services Department Update including the Permit and Application Year to Year Comparison and the July 2024 Permit and Application Activity be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2024-19.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement awarding RFP DS 2024-01 for a Light Duty Inspection Truck to James Braden Ford in the amount of $50,979.50 plus $897.24 (the Township’s portion of the HST) and the applicable licensing fee, as presented in MSC Report DS2024-20.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report for August be received, as presented in MSC report RDS-2024-22.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Environmental Services Update be received for information, as presented in MSC Report ENV-2024-13.

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 contract with Nexgen Municipal Inc. for the supply and delivery of a waste truck in the amount of $257,695.96 (plus the Township’s portion of the HST); AND FURTHER recommends that staff be permitted to order the truck immediately in order to ensure the truck is received in 2025, as presented in Report ENV-2024-14.

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 contract with Cambium Inc. for Professional and Engineering Services at the Township’s waste disposal sites in the amount of $599,295.00, as presented in MSC report ENV-2024-15.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with BIRCON Canada Limited in the amount of $93,500.00 (plus $1,645.60), the Township’s portion of the HST) for the Portland Harbour Dock Repair, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-18.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2024-19.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Treasury Year to Date Summary as at June 30, 2024, be received for information, as presented in MSC report FIN-2024-19.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on Aug 12, 2024, covering the period of July 1,2024–July 31, 2024, be approved, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2024-14.

it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: July 31 2024 North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: July 18, 2024 South Elmsley and Area CEC: July 11, 2024

WHEREAS at the North Crosby Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held July 18, 2024, Committee requested that Council approve installing locks on some kitchen drawers at the North Crosby Community Centre; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Council approve the installation of the locks with the cost of the locks being taken from the North Crosby Community Enhancement Committee funds; AND FURTHER that staff be directed to install the locks on the drawers identified.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the August 2024 Recreation Update be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2024-21.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be authorized to apply for the Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) Programs Grant in the amount of $50,000 with the Township contributing $10,000 in-kind, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-22.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council to that staff be authorized to apply to the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Grant in the amount of $25,000 for a Senior’s Bus Trip Program, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-23.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Canoe Lending Library report be received for information, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-24.

it resolved that Agenda item 16.5 be

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Draft Strategic Plan 2030 be received and authorizes the CAO to seek public input/comments for a period of 30 days to September 12 th 2024, as presented in MSC report CAO-2024-08; AND FURTHER that a disclaimer be put out with the draft plan that Council has not approved or endorsed the plan at this time.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Report A-24-51 Leeds County OPP Detachment Board Member Remuneration be received; AND FURTHER that Council approves the remuneration rates for the Leeds County OPP Detachment Board, as presented in MSC report CAO-2024-09.

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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the St. Paul’s Anglican Community Committee for funding of $25,000 from the 5B Family Foundation and $5,000 from Burnbrae Farms Foundation Ltd. for repairs to the roof, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-10.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that Option 2b be implemented (Tuesdays, Thursday's and Saturday's from 4-8 p.m.) for the Rideau Lakes Pickleball Club, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-11; AND FURTHER that a By-Law be brought forward to Council to amend the Memorandum of Understanding.

WHEREAS on March 22, 2022, the Federal & Provincial Governments announced a funding agreement that will reduce the cost of child care in Ontario to an average of $10 per day by 2025-2026; AND WHEREAS the For-Profit / Not-For-Profit quotas [30/70] mandated in the agreement artificially limits the number of licences that can be given out and therefore limits the child care spaces that can be created; AND WHEREAS families are being forced to wait for $10 per day childcare even though there is unspent budget for unrealized Not-For-Profit centres due to a lack of Not-For-Profits applying; AND WHEREAS changing the ratios could unlock thousands of new $10 per day childcare spaces immediately; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that The Township of Rideau Lakes requests the Federal and Provincial Governments fix the archaic For-Profit/Not-For-Profit quotas in the agreement; AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) asking them to advocate for the change to the FP/NFP ratios; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated and brought to the attention of Michael Barrett, Member of Parliament, Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes; The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development; The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; Steve Clark, Member of Provincial Parliament, Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes; The Honourable

it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to bring forward a report to a future meeting regarding potential costs to install outdoor surveillance cameras at all Municipal properties (Halls, Parks, Harbours) for Council’s consideration during 2025 Budget process.

WHEREAS the Township of Rideau Lakes is committed to protecting its valuable waterfront and lakes; AND WHEREAS concerns have surfaced regarding the potential harm from developments such as the "Watercolours" subdivision in Westport, Ontario; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the following measures be implemented in order to aim towards safeguarding the water quality and ecological integrity of the lakes in the Township of Rideau Lakes; •Fail-Safe Programs for Storm Surge Overflows: Implementation of proactive measures such as trucking effluent before severe weather warnings. - Regular water quality monitoring in various drilled water wells, the Westport quarry, and the creek along Whalen Street that flows into Upper Rideau Lake, the Mill Pond,and Upper Rideau Lake itself; •Preventing Effluent Discharge into Lakes: Prohibition of any effluent entering the lakes. - Future building permits should include details on the number of bedrooms and appliances in residential buildings; •Reducing Runoff into Lakes: Establishing systems to reduce or eliminate road and hard surface runoff into all lakes. The above motion was

WHEREAS Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is planning to install a temporary fixed bridge in the former bascule section of the Lasalle Causeway in Kingston AND WHEREAS, this has and will continue to result in the Rideau Canal being cut off from large vessel traffic for the next 2-3 years, reducing tourism spend in our communities and putting the future of the Rideau Canal operations at risk; AND WHEREAS vessel traffic on the Rideau Canal is down sharply through the first two months of the 2024 navigation season, while its sister canal the Trent-Severn Waterway is enjoying a strong start to the season; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes joins with its Rideau Canal corridor municipal partners in sending its strong objection to the PSPC in its plans for a temporary fixed bridge and demands that an immediate solution be developed to allow large boat vessel traffic to travel freely through the system; AND FURTHER, that Transport Canada be asked to disclose and explain its process and support they have given PSPC in granting a permit to contravene The Canadian Navigable Waters Act to allow a temporary fixed bridge at the Causeway to cut off large marine traffic in this designated area; AND FURTHER, that a copy of this motion be sent to: Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada Hon. Michael Barrett, MP, Leeds - Grenville – Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Hon. Scott Reid, MP – Lanark – Frontena

it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 1:19 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Integrity Commissioner Report: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; Litigation: Section 239 (2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Councillor Concerns: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; Municipal Services Committee Closed Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2024 and June 6, 2024.

it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee receives the Integrity Commissioner report regarding a complaint and directs staff to place the report on the September 3rd Council meeting for debate and consideration.

Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as presented. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, August 12, 2024 Pg. 2

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 July 2024 Permit and Application Activity be received for information, as presented in MSC report DS-2024-19.

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 an agreement awarding RFP DS 2024-01 for a Light Duty Inspection Truck to James Braden Ford in the amount of $50,979.50 plus $897.24 (the Township’s portion of the HST) and the applicable licensing fee, as presented in MSC Report DS2024-20.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee recommends to Council that the Roads Progress Report for August be received, as presented in MSC report RDS-2024- 22.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Environmental Services Update be received for information, as presented in MSC Report ENV-2024-13. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, August 12, 2024 Pg. 4

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 contract with Nexgen Municipal Inc. for the supply and delivery of a waste truck in the amount of $257,695.96 (plus the Township’s portion of the HST); AND FURTHER recommends that staff be permitted to order the truck immediately in order to ensure the truck is received in 2025, as presented in Report ENV-2024-14.

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 contract with Cambium Inc. for Professional and Engineering Services at the Township’s waste disposal sites in the amount of $599,295.00, as presented in MSC report ENV-2024-15.

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 an agreement with Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, August 12, 2024 Pg. 5 BIRCON Canada Limited in the amount of $93,500.00 (plus $1,645.60), the Township’s portion of the HST) for the Portland Harbour Dock Repair, as presented in MSC Report FAC-2024-18.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Municipal Properties Update Report be received for information, as presented in MSC report FAC-2024-19.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Treasury Year to Date Summary as at June 30, 2024, be received for information, as presented in MSC report FIN-2024-19.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on Aug 12, 2024, Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, August 12, 2024 Pg. 6 covering the period of July 1,2024–July 31, 2024, be approved, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2024-14.

Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes:  Delta and Area CEC Meeting: July 31 2024  North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: July 18, 2024  South Elmsley and Area CEC: July 11, 2024

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the August 2024 Recreation Update be received for information, as presented in MSC report CLS-2024-21.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be authorized to apply for the Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) Programs Grant in the amount of $50,000 with the Township contributing $10,000 in-kind, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-22.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council to that staff be authorized to apply to the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Grant in the amount of $25,000 for a Senior’s Bus Trip Program, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-23. Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, August 12, 2024 Pg. 8

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Canoe Lending Library report be received for information, as presented in MSC Report CLS-2024-24.

Be it resolved that Agenda item 16.5 be

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Draft Strategic Plan 2030 be received and authorizes the CAO to seek public Municipal Services Committee (PW) Monday, August 12, 2024 Pg. 9 input/comments for a period of 30 days to September 12th 2024, as presented in MSC report CAO-2024-08; AND FURTHER that a disclaimer be put out with the draft plan that Council has not approved or endorsed the plan at this time.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Report A-24-51 Leeds County OPP Detachment Board Member Remuneration be received; AND FURTHER that Council approves the remuneration rates for the Leeds County OPP Detachment Board, as presented in MSC report CAO-2024-09.

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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the St. Paul’s Anglican Community Committee for funding of $25,000 from the 5B Family Foundation and $5,000 from Burnbrae Farms Foundation Ltd. for repairs to the roof, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-10.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that Option 2b be implemented (Tuesdays, Thursday's and Saturday's from 4-8 p.m.) for the Rideau Lakes Pickleball Club, as presented in MSC Report ADM-2024-11; AND FURTHER that a By-Law be brought forward to Council to amend the Memorandum of Understanding.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to bring forward a report to a future meeting regarding potential costs to install outdoor surveillance cameras at all Municipal properties (Halls, Parks, Harbours) for Council’s consideration during 2025 Budget process.

Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee moves into closed session at 1:19 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  Integrity Commissioner Report: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees;  Litigation: Section 239 (2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board  Councillor Concerns: Section 239 (2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees;  Municipal Services Committee Closed Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2024 and June 6, 2024.

Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee receives the Integrity Commissioner report regarding a complaint and directs staff to place the report on the September 3rd Council meeting for debate and consideration. For (3): Mayor Hoogenboom, Deputy Mayor Maxwell, and Councillor Delaney Against (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Dunfield, Councillor Hutchings, and Councillor Pollard Conflict (1): Councillor Carr Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded