Council Meeting

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the June 20th, 2025 Revised Council Agenda, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 23rd, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on May 22nd, 2025, be approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the June 2025 Revised Council Correspondence listing.

MacLeod NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Township of Champlain's April 24, 2025 resolution calling upon the Government of Ontario to increase surveillance and spot check of all heavy vehicles travelling on Ontario roads; as well an monitoring the testing standards maintained by previously-owned heavy licensing facilities; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hon. Doug Ford, Ontario Premier, Minister of Transportation of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Muskoka-Parry Sound MPP, the Ontario Provincial Police, Chief Pawis of Shawanaga First Nation, t he Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all municipalities in Ontario.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby declares July 23, 2025 and August 2, 2025 Arts on the Bay dinner theatre performance a Municipally Significant Event in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements for a Special Occasion Permit.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council, in general, objects to the proposed legislation and directs staff to submit comments to the province to not implement the proposed changes regarding qualified professional and to not extend the “as-of-right” variances to other Zoning By-law provisions or areas.

WHEREAS the Floating Accommodations – Position Paper (April 2025), prepared by the community group ‘Floating Accommodations no Vessels Coalition’ provides guidance to Ontario municipalities on regulating floating accommodations, outlining key legal and environmental considerations; and WHEREAS the paper identifies notable gaps in existing provincial and federal frameworks, which municipalities are well-positioned to address through zoning and land-use by-laws. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of The Archipelago receives the Floating Accommodations – Position Paper (May 2025) for information; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council supports the resolution previously passed by the Township of Georgian Bay; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk be directed to send the position paper and this resolution to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier; The Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; The Honourable Graydon Smith, MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka; The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM); Chief Adam Pawis, Shawanaga First Nation; Chief Shane Tabobondung, Wasauksing First Nation; all West Parry Sound Municipalities; and all Archipelago Ratepayer Associations.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Background Report completed by J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) be endorsed in principle, with the exception of Ward 5, which is proposed to have a 15 metre front yard setback recommendation, and subject to removal of increased front yard setback recommendations and other recommended changes throughout the remainder of the project; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff and JLR to proceed with preparing a draft updated Zoning By-law based upon the recommendations of the amended Background Report; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs staff and JLR to proceed with scheduling public open houses as part of Phase 4 (Engaging the Community) of the project.

WHEREAS Council recognizes the educational and visual significance of acquiring a large-scale floor map of the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Watershed for use at public events and community programming; and WHEREAS a suitable floor map, measuring 11 metres by 8 metres, has been identified at a total cost of $8,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the purchase of the 11m x 8m Great Lakes St. Lawrence Watershed floor map in the amount of $8,000, with funds to be drawn from General Reserves; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to proceed with the procurement of the floor map.

WHEREAS a Wellness Centre Pool Committee was formed in October 2019, with representation from seven area municipalities, to advance the development of a regional recreation facility; and WHEREAS the Committee’s efforts led to the establishment of the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre Board (the “Board”), formally created through an agreement executed on September 10, 2021, by the participating municipalities: The Archipelago, Carling, McDougall, McKellar, Parry Sound, and Seguin; and WHEREAS the Board also includes Shawanaga and Wasauksing First Nations as non-voting members, and the Municipality of Whitestone as a donor participant through a separate agreement; and WHEREAS the Board was established to serve as the governing body responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre on behalf of the participating municipalities; and WHEREAS the Centre represents the realization of decades of local advocacy and planning to create a regional pool and recreation facility for the West Parry Sound area; and WHEREAS Donald Sanderson was appointed as the neutral, non-voting, non-political Chair of the Board, and has demonstrated strong leadership and dedication throughout his three and a half year tenure; and WHEREAS Mr. Sanderson has recently stepped down from his role as Chair. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago formally acknowledges and extends sincere thanks Don

That By-law A2117-25, being a By-law To amend By-law No. A2000-07 (the Comprehensive Zoning By-law) For Lot 21, Concession 9, Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front thereof, being Parts 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 on Plan 42R-21246, Parcel 3040 PSSS and Parcel 5717 PSSS, geographic Township of Conger, now in the Township of The Archipelago (1 Crane- Walker Road) (Parry Sound Condominium Corporation No. 20), be read and finally passed on the 20th day of June, 2025.

That By-law 2025-31, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on June 20th, 2025, be read and finally passed on the 20th day of June, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 20th, 2025 be adjourned at 11:18 a.m.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby supports the Township of Champlain's April 24, 2025 resolution calling upon the Government of Ontario to increase surveillance and spot check of all heavy vehicles travelling on Ontario roads; as well an monitoring the testing standards maintained by previously-owned heavy licensing facilities; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hon. Doug Ford, Ontario Premier, Minister of Transportation of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Muskoka-Parry Sound MPP, the Ontario Provincial Police, Chief Pawis of Shawanaga First Nation, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all municipalities in Ontario.