Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda of the regular meeting of June 22, 2023, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Senior Planner on June 22, 2023, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning and Development Report Z-03-2023 regarding a proposed zoning amendment on Part of Lot 163, M-Plan 100, in the former Township of Longueuil, now in the Township of Champlain be received and filed; and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Planning By-law 2023-45 be brought forward for the first and second reading.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planner’s Report, dated June 22, 2023, regarding Consent application B-018-2023 be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the application be granted with the following conditions: The applicant obtains a zoning by-law amendment to remove certain incompatible commercial uses from Lot B. The applicant provides a conceptual site plan indicating the location of the residential and commercial building(s), landscaping and setbacks from drainage features and adjacent property lines. That the owner(s) prepare a warning clause to be registered on title of the new lot indicating that the subject property is within 600m of a Heavy Industry, and therefore they recognize the potential for noise, vibration, emissions, and/or other adverse effects to be experienced on the property from time to time. The property is located within the Mill Creek Drainage Watershed. The applicant is required to obtain a cost sharing agreement in consultation with the Township’s Drainage Superintendent. Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Champlain Township.

Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planner’s Report, dated June 22, 2023 regarding Consent application B-022-2023 be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the application be granted with the following condition: Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Champlain Township.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Planning Department Report No PED-2023-03, dated June 8, 2023, regarding Tiny Homes be received and filed; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council instructs Administration to carry out public consultation and return with a proposed zoning by-law amendment to increase the number of Tiny Homes in Champlain Township.

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT two readings be granted By-law 2023-45 being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Smith (Z-03-2023).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Fire Department report for May 2023, as submitted by the Director of Fire Services, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Fire Services Report FS-2023-06 for the proposed agreements with the United Counties of Prescott-Russell for the services of a Fire Communications System Coordinator and a Fire Coordinator of Mutual Aid be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that By-Law 2023-43 UCPR Agreement to Fund the services of Coordinator of Mutual Aid and that By-Law 2023-44 UCPR Agreement to appoint the Fire Communications System Coordinator be brought forward for adoption.

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Parks and Recreation Department report for May 2023, as submitted by the Director of Parks & Recreation, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works Report No. PWD-2023-08, dated June 22, 2023, regarding the distribution of the calendar and guide for the blue box transition be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2023-46 to enter into an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) be brought forward for adoption.

Duval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works Report No. PWD-2023-09, dated June 22, 2023, regarding the UCPR recommendations for Highway 34 / County Road 10 (Main Street) intersection be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approves the recommendation to add a new “No Parking Zone” on the south side of County Road 10 (Main Street West), from Highway 34 to 25 meters west of the intersection, with the addition of No Parking signs at a cost of $500, as highlighted in UCPR Public Works Report TP-001-2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works Report No. PWD-2023-11, dated June 22, 2023, regarding the request for a combined sewage connection for 25 Home Avenue, Vankleek Hill be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agreement to enable the creation of a combined sewage connection for 25 Home Avenue, Vankleek Hill for an additional sewage cost as per the Champlain Township users fee by-law.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Public Works Report No. PWD-2023-12, dated June 22, 2023, regarding the UCPR recommendations for County Road 10 / Terry Fox Drive /Newton Road Intersection be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approves the recommendation to support the shared cost for a permanent speed radar sign to be added on the north side of County Road 10 at 150 meters east of the intersection of County Road 10 / Terry Fox Drive / Newton Road at the cost of $1,500, as highlighted in UCPR Public Works Report TP-002-2023.

Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Public Works Department to supply gravel for Lalonde Road at the expense of the adjacent property owners for 2023, plus a 5% administration fee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Public Works Department to spread the gravel on Lalonde Road at no charge.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Building Department report for May 2023, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly By-Law Enforcement Department report for May 2023, as submitted by the By-Law Enforcement Officer, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the monthly Communications and Economic Development report for May 2023, as submitted by the Communication and Community Development Officer, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication and Community Development Report No. CCD-2023-09, dated June 22, 2023, regarding collaboration with Centre Novas to host the 2024 edition of their Women’s March: La rue, la nuit, femmes sans peur , be received and filed; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request for the Township of Champlain to be Centre Novas’ Women’s March host and collaborator; and to appoint Councillor Ginette Clément to participate in the organization committee and to act as spokesperson for the 17th edition of La rue, la nuit, femmes sans peur to be held in September 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the temporary road closures of Front Road West (from civic 772 to Peter Street); John Street (from Longueuil Street to King Street); and Bay Road (from John St. to Blue Corner Road - partial closure); as requested by La Baie Run that will take place on July 29, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. in L'Orignal.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve the temporary road closure of Main Street (from Derby Avenue to 92 Main Street West), as requested by the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society for the Vankleek Hill Fair Parade that will take place on August 17, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

By: Ginette Clément BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report for the month of May 2023, as submitted by the Drainage Superintendent be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT (i) the Champlain Township Public Library Report for May 2023; and (ii) the minutes of the Champlain Township Public Library Board meeting of May 17, 2023; as submitted by the Chairperson and the Head Librarian, be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT (i) the minutes of the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail Committee meeting of April 26, 2023; and (ii) the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail 2022 Annual Report; be received and filed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council instruct Administration to send a request to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell asking that the speed limit on Cassburn Road (County Road 11) be limited to 60km/hour from the intersection with County Road 17 up to civic number 1897 Cassburn Road.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 25, 2023, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be granted By-Law 2023-44, being a by-law authorizing the entering into agreement with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell with respect to the appointment of a Fire Communications System Coordinator.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve a donation of $900 to the Leadership-Féminin-Prescott-Russell for the 2023 Conference.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of South Glengarry's resolution number 119-2023, dated April 3, 2023, requesting the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of Education, provide an update on the status of any review of rural education funding, including the RNEF and the 2018 Pupil Accommodation Review guidelines, be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Quinte West's resolution number 23-245, dated May 31, 2023, urging the Province to pass Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023, including regulations and fines proposed by the City, be endorsed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go in-camera for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual, the potential acquisition of land, employee negotiations and contract negotiations, as provided under sections 239.(2)(b), (c), (d) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT three readings and final passage be given By-Law 2023-48, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of June 22, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 9:57 p.m.