Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the October 13, 2023 Revised Council Agenda be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on September 14, 2023 be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 1726 Georgian Bay Water, on the basis of a straight- line extension of the side lot lines.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure and conveyance of the original shore road allowance fronting 48 Munro Drive, on the basis of a straight-line extension of the east side lot line and a lot line extension that matches the existing lot lines on the west side lot line of the property. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves the stopping up, closure, and conveyance of the original shore road allowance subject to the applicant submitting a deeming by-law application with the required fee. The subject property was created by a registered Plan of Subdivision and requires a deeming by-law passed by Council, and registered on title, thereby allowing the shore road allowance to merge on title with the respective lot.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the October 2023 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the October 2023 Revised Council Correspondence listing.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes Reeve Bert Liverance to attend the following November 2023 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Events in Ottawa: November 2, 2023 Climate Proof Canada Summit and November 29, 2023 Blue Economy in the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence/ Freshwater Region Conference.

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario recently announced the continued postponement of the province-wide assessment update for the 2024 taxation year; and WHEREAS this means that property values will continue to be based on the January 1, 2016 valuation date until at least 2025; and WHEREAS outdated assessments are inaccurate, increase volatility, and are not transparent; and WHEREAS an updated assessment system provides stability and predictability for municipalities and property taxpayers; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider its decision and direct MPAC to proceed with a province-wide assessment update for Ontario municipalities to collect property taxes based upon actual property values; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier Doug Ford, MPP Graydon Smith, MPAC, and AMO.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago receives and supports the Town of Aurora's resolution declaring gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic in the Province of Ontario; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada (Hon. Justin Trudeau), the Premier of Ontario (Hon. Doug Ford), Leaders of Opposition Parties, Parry Sound-Muskoka MP (Hon. Scott Aitchison), Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP (Hon. Graydon Smith), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario Municipalities.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby approves the amended 2024 Council Meeting Schedule, as attached.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Council members are approved to attend the State of the Bay - Lands & Waters Gathering on November 29-30, 2023: Councillor Dan MacLeod.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council support the use of Township resources including haulage, separation, and disposal of 12 or more replaced docks from Sans Souci Copperhead Association.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to prepare and implement a Commercial Waste Fee Exclusion for Residential Dwellings Application Form (to be submitted annually) and issue waste tags (equivalent to one bag per week) to residential dwellings on commercial properties that meet the tests and intent of the form; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council direct staff to publish the form on the Waste and Recycling page of the Township Website.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the road speed information presented and continue utilizing driver feedback signage to evaluate speed and usage information for the 2024 year. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Staff continue to communicate the road speed information to the Ontario Provincial Police, if necessary, as well as collect and report on other areas of speed concern that are received. AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Staff continue to receive reports from members of the public and/or members of Council to identify areas of speed concern in which staff may propose solutions, implement control measures, or remain status quo.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to submit a formal application for a Vessel Operation Restriction Regulation (VORR) from the mouth of Pointe au Baril Station channel eastward. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council recognizes the length of procedural requirements involved in the application, and that current and future staff work plan initiatives may be modified or placed at a lower priority.

WHEREAS Council for the Township of The Archipelago has passed numerous resolutions outlining their concerns with “Floating Homes” and continues to advocate to Transport Canada that they not be classified federally as “vessels”; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Float Homes not Vessels Coalition and their September 28, 2023 letter to the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport Canada. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council for The Township of The Archipelago directs staff to provide a copy of the resolution and accompanying letter to the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Ministry of Transport, MP Parry Sound Muskoka, Mr. Scott Aitchison, and MPP Parry Sound Muskoka, Mr. Graydon Smith.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby authorize Councillor Frost to attend the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) Conference on November 14th - 15th, 2023 in Ottawa.

That By-law 2023-37 , being a By-law to authorize the execution of an indemnification agreement between East Crane Lake Road Association and the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago, be read and finally passed on the 13th day of October, 2023.

That By-law 2023-39 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on October 13, 2023, be read and finally passed on this 13th day of October, 2023.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 13, 2023 be adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 15, 2023, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following Council members are approved to attend the ROMA Conference on January 21- 23, 2023: Reeve Bert Liverance, Councillor David Ashley, Councillor Earl Manners, Councillor Dan MacLeod, Councillor Scott Sheard and Councillor Darlene Cade Fraser.

WHEREAS the primary cause of the recent fire near Pointe au Baril was attributed to the sizable accumulation of railway ties, which allowed the fire to subsequently extend into the surrounding forest; and WHEREAS the practice of piling up railway ties by CP Rail poses a substantial fire risk to our Municipality and its residents; and WHEREAS the potential hazards associated with these accumulations include endangerment of public safety, property damage, and environmental harm; and WHEREAS it is of utmost importance to take swift and proactive measures to safeguard the well-being of our residents and protect our community from potential disasters. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago formally request the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez to enact regulations mandating CP Rail to cease the practice of piling up railway ties in a manner that poses a fire risk to Canadian Municipalities and their residents. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that CP Rail remove all stacked railway ties along their lines. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that we urge Transport Canada to work collaboratively with CP Rail to establish alternative, secure, and environmentally responsible methods for the disposal and storage of railway ties. AND FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to CP Rail; the WPS Area Municipalities; Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO); Rural Ontario Municipal Association; The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalit

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to prepare and implement a Commercial Waste Fee Exclusion for Residential Dwellings Application Form (to be submitted annually) and issue waste tags (equivalent to one bag per week) to residential dwellings on commercial properties that meet the tests and intent of the form; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council direct staff to publish the form on the Waste and Recycling page of the Township Website.

WHEREAS cigarette manufacturers play a crucial role in the creation and distribution of cigarette products. Cigarettes, are responsible for significant environmental damage and contribute to waste and pollution; and WHEREAS cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide and pose a threat to aquatic life and ecosystems. As reported 26 July 2023 to the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, Pollution Probe’s Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup identified cigarette butts one of the top five items of microplastics found in the Great Lakes, and WHEREAS cigarette filters are composed of non-biodegradable materials that can take several years to degrade, exacerbating the problem of waste accumulation; and WHEREAS the concept of producer responsibility promotes the idea that the party that profits from the creation and sale of a product should also be responsible for managing the product's end-of-life environmental impact; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has successfully implemented producer responsibility programs for various industries, such as electronics, packaging, and batteries, resulting in significant improvements in waste management and environmental sustainability; and WHEREAS the exclusion of cigarette manufacturers from current producer responsibility programs in our province creates an inconsistency in environmental policy and hampers our overall efforts to reduce waste and protect our environment. It is imperative to address the environmental impact

That By-law 2023-38, being a By-law to close and stop up that part of the original shore road allowance along the shores of Cowper Bay of Georgian Bay, in front of Part of Broken Lot 19, Concession 2, in the Geographic Township of Cowper, in the Township of The Archipelago, District of Parry Sound, designated as Part 1 Plan 42R-22295 and to sell Part 1, according to Plan 42R-22295 (HUNTRESS), be read and finally passed on the 13th day of October, 2023.