Council Meeting

That the minutes of the Council meetings held on June 12, 2024 be adopted as printed.

That the Community Risk Assessment (CRA) document prepared by Fire Services be adopted; and That the CRA process of identification, analysis, evaluation, and risk prioritization be used to inform updates to the Establishing and Regulating (E&R) By-Law for the Municipality of Kincardine Fire Service; and further That a revised E&R By-Law be drafted for Council’s consideration.

That Council repeal By-law No. 2024-061 and enter into an updated Child Activity Assistance Program Partnership Agreement with the County of Bruce.

That Council direct Staff to proceed with public consultation on parking limits for Queen Street in Kincardine

That Staff be directed to bring back a more detailed report in Q4 regarding a paid parking pilot at Station Beach and MacPherson Park for July and August 2025.

That Council pass a By-law to authorize the updated Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

That Council adopt the Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy.

That Council pass a by-law to amend By-law No. 2009-168, the 2009 Taxi By-law, to delegate authority under Section 4.1 of the By-law to staff until a new Vehicle for Hire By-law can be brought forward to Council.

Whereas in establishing the 2024 Operating Budget, Council elected not to increase the annual contribution to the Lifecyle RF82 by an amount equal to a 3% tax rate increase (588 k$); and Whereas the annual operating surplus for 2023 was $743,683; and Further that Council direct Staff to transfer the operating surplus for 2023 into the Lifecycle RF82.

That this item be deferred to the first meeting in July 10, 2024.

Whereas Council desires to establish some criteria for scheduled and unscheduled reporting of events/occurrences/abnormal conditions; and Whereas providing responsive and effective government is a focus area in Council’s Integrated Strategy 2.0; and Further that Council direct Staff to prepare and present to Council an External Communications Policy as part of the 2025 Business Plan with a Target Completion Date (TCD) of Q2-2025.

Whereas On April 1, 2024, the Provincial government of Ontario enacted the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA); and Whereas the CSPA dissolved the local Kincardine Police Service Board and directed the creation of the OPP South Bruce Detachment Board; and Whereas the OPP South Bruce Detachment Board, along with Detachment Boards across the Province, is unable to secure insurance for the Detachment Board and all its members; and Whereas this lack of insurance has resulted in the OPP South Bruce Detachment Board being unable to meet or fulfill its legislated mandates to: • determine objectives and priorities for the detachment, not inconsistent with the strategic plan prepared by the Minister, after consultation with the detachment commander; • advise the detachment commander with respect to policing provided by the detachment; • monitor the performance of the detachment commander; • review the reports from the detachment commander regarding policing provided by the detachment. And Further the residents of the Municipality of Kincardine deserve oversight and accountability of the police; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine requests that the Province take immediate action to address barriers preventing police boards from obtaining insurance so that the OPP South Bruce Detachment Board can fulfill its legislated mandates; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Solicitor General, the Hon. Lisa Thompson – MMP o

That the “Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 097.

That the “CCBF Agreement (2024) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 098.

That the “Appointment By-law Enforcement (Municipal Support Services Inc.) 2024 By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 099.

That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 26th day of June, 2024: 1. Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy By-law 2024 - 100 2. Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference By-law 2024 - 101 3. Amend Taxi By-law 2024 - 102 4. Program Partnership Agreement (2024) By-law 2024 - 103 5. Community Risk Assessment By-law 2024 - 104.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated June 26, 2024 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

That Council move into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the purpose of considering: 1) The Closed Session minutes dated May 22, 2024 and June 5, 2024; and 2) Labour relations or employee negotiations (Negotiations with Firefighters); 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 June 26, 2024 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2024 - 105.

That this Council Meeting adjourn at 7:24 p.m.