Special Council Meeting

THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole and upon completion return to Council.

WHEREAS the province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act; AND WHEREAS the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications; AND WHEREAS conservation authorities protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act; AND WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without SVCA watershed data and expertise and consistency with policies and guidelines; AND WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs; AND WHEREAS SVCA and municipalities require a longer transition time to put in place new budgets as well as agreements for non-mandatory programs; AND WHEREAS the appointment of municipal representatives on CA Boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice Chair of the CA Board should be duly elected; AND WHEREAS the changes to the ‘Duty of Members’ contradicts the fiduciary duty of a CA board member to represent the best interests of the conservation authority

THAT Council move into closed meeting for the purpose of considering labour relations or employee negotiations (Market Study), pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended; AND FURTHER THAT Council return to regular open meeting upon completion.

THAT the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of Friday, December 18, 2020 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2020 - 175.

THAT this Council adjourn at 1:45 p.m.