Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the May 24, 2024 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 19th, 2024, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on April 18th, 2024, be approved.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move into a CLOSED MEETING at 11:22 a.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(c)(f)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, to deal with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council move out of a CLOSED MEETING at 12:12 p.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the May 2024 CAO Report on Council Directions, as distributed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised May 2024 Council Correspondence listing.

WHEREAS on April 5, 2024 Belvedere Heights Board of Management received the long-anticipated letter from Ministry of Long Term Care, declining the request to relocate Belvedere Heights to a campus of care; and WHEREAS the Ministry of Long-Term Care has requested that Belvedere Heights Board of Management express their intention regarding the addition of the previously approved (in April 2021), twenty-four (24) beds to Belvedere Heights; and WHEREAS the Ministry of Long-Term Care has provided the requirements to qualify for the recently announced maximum $35 per diem construction funding top-up by a November 2024 deadline; and WHEREAS the Belvedere Heights Board of Management financing plan does not require new funding from its municipal partners; and WHEREAS time is of the essence to comply with the Ministry of Long-Term Care recommended milestone for municipal owner approval by June 2024. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the Township of The Archipelago endorses the Belvedere Heights Board of Management's request to apply for final approval from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, to build up to twenty-four (24) new long-term care beds at 21 Belvedere Ave., subject to the following conditions: That the proposal meets all of the Ministry of Long-Term Care requirements including approval of the required financing plan; and Provision and approval of the final cost estimates; and Provision and approval of the Townships’ proportionate share of the requi

WHEREAS access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location; and WHEREAS Hope Air, a charitable organization, has been tirelessly dedicated to providing access to healthcare by facilitating free flights and other services for patients living in rural and under-served communities in Ontario, ensuring they can receive vital medical treatment regardless of distance or financial means; and WHEREAS Hope Air has been instrumental in bridging the gap between smaller communities and hospitals far from home, reducing the barriers that often prevent individuals from reaching medical care; and WHEREAS the impact of Hope Air extends beyond the individual patients served, positively affecting families, communities, and the healthcare system as a whole by promoting wellness and reducing the burden of untreated medical conditions; and WHEREAS the compassion, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by Hope Air and its volunteers embody the spirit of community and the belief in the inherent value of every individual's well-being. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares June 7, 2024 as "Hope Air Day" in recognition of the invaluable contributions made by Hope Air to the health and well-being of individuals in Ontario's remote and rural communities.

WHEREAS the Period Purse is a registered charity that launched in Toronto in 2017. The Period Purse strives to achieve menstrual equity by providing people who menstruate access to free menstrual products and to reduce the negative stigma associated with periods through education and advocacy; and WHEREAS initiated by German non-profit WASH United in 2014, Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is a global day of action with more than 830 partner organizations working together to catalyze awareness and action towards a world without period poverty and stigma; and WHEREAS the date of 28 May represents the average menstrual cycle (average duration of 28 days, with on average 5 days of bleeding); and WHEREAS this day highlights the importance of menstrual equity and public education that advocates for equitable access to proper menstrual health; and WHEREAS MH Day raises awareness about the challenges that women, girls and gender diverse people experience due to the menstruation; and WHEREAS through open dialogue to help consider taboos surrounding periods, we can work to promote equitable access to period needs and products. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago herby declares May 28, 2024 as Menstrual Health Day.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports Hastings County's April 17, 2024 resolution requesting that the Province to implement sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities and that small rural municipalities are not overlooked and disregarded on future applications for funding; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities of Canada; Michel Tremblay Acting President and CEO, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure; The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; MP Graydon Smith Parry Sound-Muskoka, MPP Scott Aitchison, AMO, ROMA, and FCM.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receive the 2023 Investment Annual Report.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council support the use of municipal Road Shoulders, Road Allowances and Shore Road Allowances, including the installation of a pedestal, for work pertaining to the Province’s Accelerated High Speed Internet Program; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize staff to grant Municipal Consent approvals for requests that conform to the requirements of the Municipal Consent Application and Review form.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the Draft Site Alteration and Tree Preservation By-laws and direct staff to proceed with one in-person and one virtual open house this summer and prepare additional infographics and communications to support with public engagement.

WHEREAS the Municipal Services Board for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre (the Board) has received funding, through the Infrastructure Canada Investment Program (ICIP), for the construction of a Recreation and Cultural Centre (the Centre) to serve all of West Parry Sound; and WHEREAS there will be timing delays between the submission of claims to ICIP and the reimbursement of the funds; and WHEREAS the timing of fundraising monies is uncertain; and WHEREAS the cashflow forecast assumes no fundraising monies are received before the Centre opens and indicates that construction financing in the amount of $13.5 million will be required during the construction of the Centre; and WHEREAS the Partner municipalities recently supported an amendment to the Partnership agreement to permit the Board to borrow to facilitate the construction of the Centre; and WHEREAS it is proposed to access the construction financing through a combination of firstly, direct municipal partner financing ($7 million) and secondly, Board bank financing ($6.5 million); and WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago continues to fully support the construction of the Centre. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago agrees to provide their proportionate share of the $7 million in construction financing for the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre, without interest within 5 business days of receiving a written request from the Board’s Treasurer; and FURTHER BE I

MacLeod That By-law 2024-22 , being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on May 24th, 2024, be read and finally passed on the 24th day of May, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 24, 2024 be adjourned at 2:20 p.m.