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02- County Council Minutes - January 28, 2020ElginCou�t-�` Progressive by Nature January 28, 2020 Council Present: ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES Warden Dave Mennill Deputy Warden Duncan McPhail Councillor Bob Purcell Councillor Grant Jones Councillor Sally Martyn Councillor Tom Marks Councillor Mary French Councillor Dominique Giguere Councillor Ed Ketchabaw Page 1 January 28, 2020 Staff Present: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer Brian Lima, Director of Engineering Services Jim Bundschuh, Director of Financial Services Amy Thomson, Director of Human Resources Brian Masschaele, Director of Community & Cultural Services Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services Alan Smith, General Manager of Economic Development Stephen Gibson, County Solicitor Steve Evans, Manager of Planning Megan Shannon, Legislative Services Coordinator Leesa Shanley, Provincial Offences Administration Supervisor (report only) Jessica Silcox, Economic Development Coordinator (report only) 1. CALL TO ORDER Elgin County Council met this 28t" day of January, 2020 in the Council Chambers, at the County Administration Building, St. Thomas at 9:00 a.m. with Warden Mennill in the chair. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by: Councillor French Seconded by: Councillor Martyn Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on January 14, 2020 be adopted. Motion Carried. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. 4. PRESENTING PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS 4.1 STEGH Foundation Update — Paul Jenkins, Executive Director The Executive Director of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation presented the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation annual update. Moved by: Councillor Jones Seconded by: Councillor Purcell Resolved that the presentation from Paul Jenkins, Executive Director, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation be received and filed. Motion Carried. Page 2 January 28, 2020 4.2 St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre — STEPAC 2019 Annual Report — Laura Woermke Executive Director The Executive Director, St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre (STEPAC) presented the annual report highlighting the 2019 St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre's activities. Moved by: Councillor Martyn Seconded by: Councillor Giguere Resolved that the report from Laura Woermke, Executive Director, St. Thomas - Elgin Public Art Centre be received and filed. Motion Carried. 5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Moved by: Councillor Jones Seconded by: Councillor Marks Resolved that we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council. Motion Carried. 6. REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OUTSIDE BOARDS AND STAFF 6.1 Elgin -St. Thomas Ambulance Service Review — Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report regarding Elgin -St. Thomas Ambulance Service Review. The report includes an analysis of Elgin -St. Thomas Emergency Medical Service (EMS) undertaken by County staff using data provided by Medavie Emergency Medical Services Elgin Ontario (MEMSEO) and Performance Concepts Consulting Inc (presentation attached). Moved by: Councillor Purcell Seconded by: Councillor McPhail Resolved that the CAO and Warden to present the Elgin -St. Thomas EMS Service Review to the City of St. Thomas Council on February 10, 2020 and consult with the City of St. Thomas to evaluate the feasibility of adding an initial, additional 8,760 annual hours (12 hours/week) of transport capable ambulance paramedic staff hours, directed to the highest call concentration in the City of St. Thomas during the high -system peak demand time mid -day period to address increases in Code Zero challenges and to address anticipated population growth in Elgin, utilizing the existing fleet of ambulances, commencing in July 2020; and that the CAO be directed to request that Medavie Health Services provide a formal cost estimate of the full costs associated with an additional 8,760 paramedic staff hours (12 hours of transport capable ambulance service x 365 days), to be provided prior to any provincial subsidy, commencing in July 2020; that the CAO be directed to request that Medavie Health Services provide strategies that will reduce Code Zero occurrences and reduce demand for emergency calls for Paramedic Services in Elgin -St. Thomas and recommend that Medavie Health Services consider moving the existing 0900 — 2100 (9 am — 9 pm) shift at Edward Street to 0800-2000 (8 am — 8 pm), a change which is expected to eliminate 375 minutes of Code Zero risk at no cost; and that information respective of deployment, location and scheduling of additional paramedic staff hours to be provided by Medavie Health Services for City/County review and County Council approval; and that the CAO be directed to request that Medavie Health Services, in an effort to prepare for future demands on the service, add capacity for sophistication in statistical analysis which would assist with analytics-d riven ambulance planning; and that the CAO be directed to work with the General Manager of Elgin St. Thomas EMS to review optimal deployment of frontline resources, monitor year -over -year call volume changes and advise Council of any Page 3 January 28, 2020 areas of concern; and that, subject to the Government of Ontario's plans for the modernization of EMS, the CAO be directed to prepare and present a report to Council which explores options for long-range planning associated with Land Ambulance Services; and that the CAO be directed to report back to County Council as new information is available. Motion Carried. Council recessed at 10:10 a.m. and reconvened at 10:23 a.m. 6.2 Homes Recruitment and Retention — Director of Homes and Seniors Services The Director of Homes and Seniors Services presented the current state of Homes Recruitment and Retention. Moved by: Councillor Jones Seconded by: Councillor Giguere Resolved that the presentation titled "Homes Recruitment and Retention" from the Director of Homes and Senior Services be received and filed. - Motion Carried. 6.3 Provincial Offences Federal Funding Agreement — Provincial Offences Administration Supervisor The Provincial Offences Administration Supervisor presented the report detailing funding received from the Federal Government for French Language Services. Moved by: Councillor Marks Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw Resolved that the Warden and CAO be directed to sign the funding agreement. Motion Carried. 6.4 2020 Long -Term Plan and Corporate Asset Management Plan — Director of Financial Services The Director of Financial Services presented the 2020 Long -Term Plan and Corporate Asset Management Plan. The presentation also included the capital budget, and closed/carry forward reports. Moved by: Councillor Jones Seconded by: Councillor Purcell Resolved that Council approve, in principle, the 2020 Capital Budget and Closed/Carry Forward budgets; and that the Capital Budget and Closed/Carry Forward reports in conjunction with the 2020 Operational Budget be considered by Elgin County Council on February 11, 2020. Motion Carried. 6.5 Warden Activity Report — January 2020 — Warden The Warden presented the report to County Council with a list of official functions attended in January 2020. Moved by: Councillor Purcell Seconded by: Councillor McPhail Resolved that the report titled "Warden's Activity Report — January 2020" from Warden Dave Mennill dated January 20, 2020 be received and filed. Page 4 January 28, 2020 Motion Carried. 6.6 Terrace Lodge Steering Committee — Councillor Purcell, Chair — Terrace Lodge Steering Committee The Chair of the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Steering Committee presented a report highlighting composition of the Terrace Lodge Project Team and Steering Committee. Moved by: Councillor Marks Seconded by: Councillor Purcell Resolved that the report titled "Terrace Lodge Steering Committee Update" from Councillor Bob Purcell, Chair — Terrace Lodge Steering Committee dated January 16, 2020 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 6.7 Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada — Big Bike Event — Economic Development Coordinator The Economic Development Coordinator presented the report regarding the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada Big Bike Event. Moved by: Councillor Marks Seconded by: Councillor Jones Resolved that the report titled "Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada - Big Bike Event" from the Economic Development Coordinator dated January 15, 2020, be received and filed; and that Council support staff and Council involvement in the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada's Big Bike Event. Motion Carried. 6.8 Job Site Challenge — General Manager of Economic Development The General Manager of Economic Development provided a report regarding the Province of Ontario's provincewide "Job Site Challenge". Moved by: Councillor Marlyn Seconded by: Councillor French Resolved that the report titled "Job Site Challenge" from the General Manager of Economic Development dated January 21, 2020 be received and filed; and that the appropriate letters of support be provided by County Council for those landowners submitting proposals to the Province of Ontario Job Site Challenge. Motion Carried. 6.9 Out -of -Province Travel — Director of Community and Cultural Services The Director of Community and Cultural Services presented the report regarding out -of -province meetings and conventions that were attended by the Warden, Members of County Council and staff in 2019. Moved by: Councillor Jones Seconded by: Councillor Marks Resolved that the report titled "2019 Out -of -Province Travel" from the Director of Community and Cultural Services dated January 15, 2020 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 6.10 King George VI Lift Bridge Rehabilitation Proiect — Construction Detour Improvements — Director of Engineering Services Page 5 January 28, 2020 The Director of Engineering Services presented the report regarding the King George VI Lift Bridge Rehabilitation Project — Construction Detour Improvements. The report details the proposed improvements along the construction detour route for the duration of the project rehabilitation works. Moved by: Councillor Marks Seconded by: Councillor Martyn Resolved that the report titled "King George VI Lift Bridge Rehabilitation Project - Construction Detour Improvements" from the Director of Engineering Services dated January 20, 2020, be received and filed; and, that GM BluePlan's submitted engineering fees for the King George Lift Bridge Rehabilitation Project be revised to include an additional $69,700 plus H.S.T. for the design, inspection and administration of the detour route improvements as detailed in this report. Motion Carried. 6.11 Village of Rodney Reconstruction Engineering Services Award — Director of Engineering Services The Director of Engineering Services presented the report providing details on the Request for Proposal (RFP) 2019-41 for Engineering Services to reconstruct sections of Furnival Road (CR103) and Queens Line (CR104) in the Village of Rodney, within the Municipality of West Elgin and seeks Council's approval to award the contract. Moved by: Councillor Purcell Seconded by: Councillor Jones Resolved that the provision of engineering services associated with the Village of Rodney Reconstruction, Request for Proposal 2019-41 submission received from GM BluePlan Engineering Limited in the amount of $305,747.00 (excluding HST) be awarded; and, the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the supporting engineering service agreement. Motion Carried. 6.12 Elgin Natural Heritage Systems Study Update — Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report regarding the draft Elgin Natural Heritage Systems Study. Moved by: Councillor French Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw Resolved that the report titled "Elgin Natural Heritage Systems Study Update" from the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 22, 2020 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 6.13 Funding Gaps and Pressures in Provincial Funding for Health Services — Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report regarding Elgin County's current health services funding obligations and broader municipal role in funding provincial health care programs. Council discussed the request received from the Elgin Hospice Group for a financial commitment of $1.6M and Council discussed the activities of the Elgin -St. Thomas Health Recruitment Committee. Moved by: Councillor Purcell Seconded by: Councillor Jones Resolved that the report titled "Funding Gaps and Pressures in Provincial Funding for Health Services" from the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 16, 2020 Page 6 January 28, 2020 be received and filed; and that Council respond to the Elgin Ontario Health Team's request for 0.1 % of Elgin's Health Services budget with a one-time commitment of $5,000 for resources required to apply to establish an Elgin Ontario Health Team. Motion Carried. Moved by: Councillor McPhail Seconded by: Councillor Purcell Whereas the provincial government has mandated our municipal role in provincial health activities including investment in such legislated services as public health, long-term care and emergency medical services; and Whereas Elgin County is deeply invested in public health and health care systems including direct, legislated funding and service delivery, as well as indirect efforts to address local gaps in health services; and Whereas the cost of core municipal services continue to experience significant increases and Elgin County is challenged to meet ongoing commitments in the health care environment, including the recent $30M investment in the rehabilitation of Terrace Lodge Long Term Care Home, mandated increases in public health investment and an anticipated increase in funding to support emergency medical services; Whereas Elgin County Council supports and appreciates the incredible work of the Elgin Hospice Group and recognizes the extremely important role hospice plays in end of life care, offering an interdisciplinary team approach to treatment including expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual care; and Whereas in the broader context of Elgin County's fiscal responsibilities in mandated programs and services it is difficult to rely on the tax base to support a non -mandatory health care service, Therefore, be it resolved that Elgin County Council continue to support the Elgin Hospice Group through non -financial measures and decline to offer financial support for the Elgin Hospice program; and that the Warden be directed to send a letter to the Elgin Hospice Group indicating Council's support for the development of an Elgin Hospice through ongoing advocacy efforts and cross -promotion of materials that enhance awareness of what services are offered at a Hospice. Moved by: Councillor Giguere Seconded by: Councillor Marks Resolved that Councillor Jones, Committee Member of the Elgin -St. Thomas Health Recruitment Partnership Committee be directed to provide a report detailing Council's financial commitment to physician recruitment in Elgin County. Motion Carried. Council recessed at 12:17 p.m. and reconvened at 1:21 p.m. 6.14 Strategic Plan — Draft Operational Plan — Chief Administrative Officer The Chief Administrative Officer presented the report regarding completing an operational plan to align with Council's Strategic Plan and present a draft version for Council's review. Moved by: Councillor Giguere Seconded by: Councillor Marks Resolved that the report titled "Strategic Plan — Draft Operational Plan" from the Chief Administrative Officer dated January 22, 2020 be received and filed. Motion Carried. Page 7 January 28, 2020 7. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE 7.1 Items for Consideration (Consent Agenda) 1. Hospice of Elgin Group with a business and fundraising plan overview seeking support for its Capital Campaign. 2. Anita Provoost, Vice President, Elgin Federation of Agriculture with a letter requesting Elgin County Council maintains the farm tax ratio at 0.23 for 2020. Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw Seconded by: Councillor French Resolved that Correspondence Items #1-2 be received and filed; and that Item #2 be deferred to the Budget Committee for consideration. - Motion Carried. 7.2 Items for Information (Consent Agenda) 1. The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister Affairs and Housing with a letter regarding funding received for the Municipal Modernization Program. 2. Connecting the Southwest: A Draft Transportation Plan for Southwestern Ontario a) Letter from The Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation b) Ministry of Transportation News Release dated January 17, 2020 c) Draft Transportation Plan for Southwestern Ontario 2020 3. 2020 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Revised Allocation Notice. 4. Association of Municipalities Ontario News Bulletin: Infrastructure and Court Security Funding News 5. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) 2019 Year End Assessment Report for 2020 Taxation Year. 6. The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with a letter announcing the next funding application intake for the Rural Economic Development (RED) program. 7. The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs with a letter seeking input on a proposal to streamline Drainage Act approval processes. 8. Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Phase II Announcement 9. The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General with an update regarding the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. Moved by: Councillor Jones Seconded by: Councillor Martyn Resolved that Correspondence Items #1-9 be received and filed. - Motion Carried. 8. OTHER BUSINESS 8.1 Statements/Inquiries by Members None. Page 8 January 28, 2020 8.2 Notice of Motion I► eTit-31 8.3 Matters of Urgency None. 9. CLOSED MEETING ITEMS Moved by: Councillor McPhail Seconded by: Councillor Giguere Resolved that we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2): In -Camera Item #1 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees — GIS/Asset Management engineering Coordinator (WALK-ON) In -Camera Item #2 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, (d) labour relations or employee negotiations — SEIU Bargaining In -Camera Item #3 (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board — Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Transfer Payment Agreement In -Camera Item #4 (c) a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality or local board, (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board — County Property Disposition — Dutton Dunwich (WALK-ON) 10. RECESS None. 11. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT Moved by: Councillor Marks Seconded by: Councillor Jones Resolved that we do now rise and report. Motion Carried. Motion Carried. In -Camera Item #1 — GIS/Asset Management Engineering Coordinator (WALK-ON) Moved by: Councillor Martyn Seconded by: Councillor French Resolved that staff proceed as directed. Motion Carried. Page 9 January 28, 2020 In -Camera Item #2 — SEIU Bargaining Moved by: Councillor Marks Seconded by: Councillor Jones Resolved that the Director of Human Resources proceed as directed. Motion Carried. In -Camera Item #3 — Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Transfer Payment Agreement Moved by: Councillor Giguere Seconded by: Councillor Purcell Resolved that the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed to execute the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Transfer Payment Agreement and that the necessary by-law to approve the transfer payment agreement be enacted. Motion Carried. In -Camera Item #4 — County Property Disposition — Dutton Dunwich (WALK-ON) Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw Seconded by: Councillor McPhail Resolved that staff proceed as directed. Motion Carried. 12. MOTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Moved by: Councillor Jones Seconded by: Councillor French Resolved that we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole. Motion Carried. 13. CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS 13.1 By-law 20-03 — Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Transfer Payment Agreement BEING a By-law to Approve a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) with her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs for Funding of the Port Bruce Bridge Replacement Project and, further thereto, to Authorize the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer to Execute the Said Transfer Payment Agreement on Behalf of Elgin County. Moved by: Councillor Giguere Seconded by: Councillor Jones Resolved that By -Law No. 20-03 be now read a first, second and third time and finally passed. Motion Carried. 13.2 By-law 20-04 — Confirming all Actions and Proceedinqs BEING a By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the January 28, 2020 Meeting. Page 10 January 28, 2020 Moved by: Councillor Jones Seconded by: Councillor French Resolved that By -Law No. 20-04 be now read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - Motion Carried. 14. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor Marks Seconded by: Councillor Purcell Resolved that we do now adjourn at 2:48 p.m. to meet again on February 11, 2020 at the County Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. - Motion Carried. --U_ Julie G nyou, Dave Mennill, Chief Administrative Officer. Warden. 0 (1) a--+ u t/'1 C� C M owe V �1 � L N Q. N 4a O N � O -x m V ) vi Z m + Ln O = n 'm O a Q. m E O O a� a. 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NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin and enacts as follows- 1 . THAT the proposed Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs and the Corporation of the County of Elgin in respect of the financial support for the Port Bruce Bridge Replacement Project through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program be and same is hereby approved for execution. 2. THAT on the advice and direction of the County Solicitor, the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to enter into and execute the proposed Transfer Payment Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs and the Corporation of the County of Elgin in respect of the financial support for the Port Bruce Bridge Replacement Project through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. 3. THAT this By -Law shall become effective once signed by the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Elgin and, further thereto, that the Transfer Payment Agreement contemplated herein shall become effective once executed by all Parties thereto. READ A FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 28th DAY OF JANUARY 2020. Julie Gonyou, Dave Mennill, Chief Administrative Officer. Warden.