Council Meeting

THAT this Council enter into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, with respect to committee appointments; and THAT this Council enter into a closed session to discuss matters regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, pursuant to section 239 (2)(e) of the Municipal Act, with respect to complaints received regarding dogs on Highpoint Road; and THAT this Council enter into closed session to discuss advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, pursuant to Section 239(2) (f) of the Municipal Act, with respect to minutes of settlement between Magnum General Contracting and the Township of Scugog.

THAT this Council rise from Closed Session at 3:55 p.m.

THAT CORP-2024-001 - Committee Resignations and Appointments to SADIE Advisory Committee and Appointments to the Community Grants Committee, be received; THAT Kelsey Ford’s resignation from the SADIE Advisory Committee be accepted and a letter be sent to acknowledge the members’ contributions; THAT Chad Sorichetti be appointed to the SADIE Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term; THAT Anthoy Anirud be appointed to the SADIE Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term; THAT Michael Lebovic be appointed to the Community Grants Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term; and THAT Ryan Phillips be appointed to the Community Grants Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.

THAT Report DEV-2024-026, Dogs on High Point Road Summary, be received. THAT Report DEV-2024-027 - Policy and Procedure Search and Seizure - DOLA Summary, be received.

THAT the delegation by John Powell, regarding the Township's Housing By-Law and Zoning Issues, be received.

THAT this Council waive the rules of procedure to allow for delegations to be heard from Allison Elwood, and Larry Corrigan.

THAT the presentation by David Medhurst, Project Director , regarding the request for support for an MZO on the EQUUS/SCUGOG Castle Harbour Drive / 16944 Simcoe Street, be received; THAT the correspondence 9.3.1 from Andrew Biggart on Behalf of Avenu Properties, be received; THAT the delegations from Rob Messervey on behalf of Scugog Lake Stewards Inc. regarding Avenu Properties MZO Request, Kathy Perna & Gilbert Kee, Nancy Page, Janice Hamilton-Dicker, Laurie and Bray, Allison Elwood and Larry Corrigan be received; AND THAT the correspondences received from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN), Janice, Selwyn and Ethan Hamilton-Dicker, Eric and Linda Fletcher, Kathy Perna and Gilbert Kee, Kristine Black, Larry Corrigan, Mel Steinke, Marg Geer, Henry & Mary Piil, and Celine Ramlochan, Paul Mountain, Wendy Haight-Strickert, and Xavier Martinez regarding the Avenu Properties MZO Request, be received.

THAT Council refer resolution CR-2024-153 to planning and development staff for study of the proposal and report back to the first PCA meeting in September.

THAT the items listed under Section 10, Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings, Reports, Correspondence and By-Laws, all be approved and passed under Consent Agenda, save and except items 10.1.4, 10.1.8, 10.2.3, 10.2.6, 10.2.7, 10.2.10, 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, 10.3.6, 10.3.7, 10.3.8, 10.3.9, 10.3.10, 10.3.11, 10.3.12, 10.3.13, and 10.3.14.

THAT the Minutes of the Closed Session Special Council Meeting held June 3, 2024 be received for information.

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting minutes held May 27, 2024 be received for information.

THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held June 3, 2024 be received for information.

THAT the Planning and Community Affairs Committee Meeting held June 17, 2024, be adopted.

THAT the Minutes of the Blackstock Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting held May 8, 2024 be received for information.

THAT the Minutes of the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held June 4, 2024 be received for information.

THAT the Minutes of the Scugog Community Grants Committee Meeting held June 17, 2024 be received for information.

THAT the Minutes of the Port Perry Business Improvement Area Board Meeting held May 15, 2024 be received for information.

THAT the Minutes of the Port Perry Business Improvement Area Board Meeting held June 12, 2024 be received for information.

T HAT Report COMS-2024-010 , Scugog Tourism Relief Fund, be received.

T HAT Report DEV-2024-024, Removal of Part Lot Control, Lot 34, 40M-2764, Delpark Homes, be received; and T HAT Council enact a Part Lot Control By-law for those lands Lot 34, 40M-2764

T HAT Report FIN-2024-024, Energy Conservation and Demand Plan – 2024 to 2029, be received; T HAT the Energy Conservation and Demand Plan – 2024 to 2029 be posted on the Township of Scugog website and be submitted to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines; and THAT funding requirements for Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan initiatives be reviewed during annual budget deliberations.

T HAT Report FIN-2024-025, 2024 CCBF Funding Agreement between AMO and Township, be received; T HAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the funding agreement; and THAT the signed agreement and the by-law authorizing the Township to enter into the agreement be forwarded to AMO for ratification.

T HAT Report PWIS-2024-008, Palmer Park Washroom Building Landscape and Splash Pad – Contract Award, be received; THAT the contract for Palmer Park Washroom Building, Landscape and Splash Pad Renovation be awarded to Powcon Inc in the amount of $799,8756.00 (exclusive of all taxes); T HAT additional funding be allocated to Capital Account No. 20-70-600-923046-7377 Palmer Park Washroom Construction, not to exceed $117,098 from the DC – Parks & Recreation Fund; T HAT additional funding be allocated to Capital Account No. 20-70-600-923046-7377 Palmer Park Washroom Construction, not to exceed $13,011 from the Facility and Building Reserve Fund; T HAT additional funding be allocated to Capital Account No. 20-70-600-924031-7377 Palmer Park Splashpad Construction, not to exceed $52,706 from the DC – Parks & Recreation Fund; THAT additional funding be allocated to Capital Account No. 20-70-600-924031-7377 Palmer Park Splashpad Construction, not to exceed $64,419 from the Facility and Building Reserve Fund; THAT staff be directed to procure a contractor to design and install an upgrade to the existing electrical service at Palmer Park; and THAT additional funding be allocated to Capital Account No. 20-70-600-923046-7377 Palmer Park Washroom Construction to address the electrical work, not to exceed $75,000 from the Facility and Building Reserve Fund.

T HAT Report CAO-2024-007, 2024 mid-year Corporate Strategic Plan Update be received; T HAT the report and Attachment 1 be circulated to Township staff and a copy be added to the Township website Scugog.ca/strategicplan for public information

THAT By-Law 25-24 be read and passed this 24th day of June, 2024, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT By-Law 26-24 be read and passed this 24th day of June, 2024, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT By-Law 27-24 be read and passed this 24th day of June, 2024, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT By-Law 28-24 be read and passed this 24th day of June, 2024, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT By-Law 29-24 be read and passed this 24th day of June, 2024, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT By-Law 30-24 confirming the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held Monday, June 24, 2024, be read and passed this 24th day of June, 2024, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT this meeting be adjourned at 10:11 PM.

1. THAT the presentation by Matthew Haire, Senior Manager, BDO Canada LLP, be received; 2. THAT Report FIN-2024-026, 2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements, be received; and 3. THAT the 2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements be approved.

WHEREAS the Ontario government recognized the housing crisis by targeting 1.5 million new homes to be built in 10 years. AND WHEREAS Durham Region mandated a supply of 84,000 new homes in 10 years, by prioritizing greater density with a minimum 50% intensification target. AND WHEREAS the Township of Scugog (“Township”) urban population is forecast to increase from 11,880 residents in 2021 to 12,940 in 2031, further increasing growth to a total of 17,740 residents in 2051. AND WHEREAS the Township has identified Port Perry as a highest priority area for new development and intensification particularly on greenfield sites. AND WHEREAS the Township has identified sustainability as a highest priority for new residential development and seeks to achieve greater levels of attainable or affordable housing as well as aging-in-place opportunities as 25% of residents are 65 years or older. AND WHEREAS the greenfield 62 acre site located east of Simcoe Street, south of Castle Harbour Drive, (“Subject Lands”) is within the Urban Area and designated Residential, permitting medium/high density residential uses at up to 50 uph under the Official Plan. AND WHEREAS Avenu Properties Corp brought forward a proposal for a New Urbanism intergenerational community with up to 600 new dwelling units with a mix of unit types, sizes, and tenures, supported by local commercial uses (“Proposed Development”). AND WHEREAS the proposal replaces a limited-use large-lot single homes only estate subdivision w

THAT the General Purpose and Administrative Committee Minutes held June 3, 2024, be adopted.

THAT the Minutes of the Scugog Environment and Climate Change Advisory Committee Meeting heldf June 12, 2024, be received for information.

1. THAT Report FIN-2024-027, 2023 Operating Surplus, be received; 2. THAT $1,000,000 of the 2023 operating surplus be transferred to the Municipal Projects Reserve to offset cost associated with modernizing the Township’s operations as well as the implementation of the recommendations in the Service Delivery and Organizational Review; 3. THAT $40,000 of the 2023 operating surplus representing the proceeds of scrap disposal be transferred to the Vehicles & Equipment Reserve Fund; 4. THAT $45,251 of the 2023 operating surplus be transferred to the Roads Climate Contingency to offset the cost of weather related issues in excess of a normal year; and 5. THAT the remaining $200,000 of the 2023 operating surplus be transferred to the reserves as per the Reserve Fund Policy approved by council on December 10, 2018 as follows: a. 20% to Roads and Other Infrastructure Reserve Fund - $40,000 b. 25% to Vehicles & Equipment Reserve Fund - $50,000 c. 25% to Building and Facilities Reserve Fund - $50,000 d. 25% to Municipal Projects Reserve Fund - $50,000 e. 5% to Major Facilities Reserve Fund - $10,000

THAT Report FIN-2024-028, Capital Project Status Report – May 31st, 2024 be received for information.