Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation on Lake Simcoe health and a land-lake phosphorus disconnect by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority be received for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Climate and Sustainability Program Update presented by Ian McVey be received for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication #1191/21 from Kristen Engel regarding Short Term Rental Concerns be forwarded to staff.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 2021-PS-020 be received for information; and, THAT Council grant a variance for a side yard fence for 53 Pollock Avenue Beaverton, having a total height of 1,830 mm (6ft) from the Township’s Fence By-law 786-85-PP, as shown on Schedule ‘1’ attached; and, THAT communication 1192/21 from Eugene and Tracey Dubecki requesting an exemption from the fence by-law be received.

THAT Council break for a recess at 6:47 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed on Section 6, Consent Agenda be approved save and except 6.3.1 (2021-PRF-010), 6.3.3 (2021-PS-022), 6.4.3 (Report: AMO Conference), 6.4.5 (1169/21), and 6.4.8 (1201/21).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT REPORT 2021-PRF-010 Permission to Apply for MacLeod Park Cenotaph Grant be received; and, THAT the Council grants permission for an application to be made to the Community War Memorials Grant program, given the memorial is on Township property; That Staff will advise whether the Legion will take the lead or whether the Township will after they continue their discussions; and, THAT Council will consider contributing money to assist with the community contribution portion of the grant application with funds being made available through the Insurance Reserve, with the amount not yet known; and, THAT The Township offer to manage the receipt of funds of any possible community fundraising program so that donations from the public can qualify for a charitable tax receipt and that staff will work with The Legion to accomplish this if acceptable to all parties.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Memorandum 2021-PS-022, regarding the 2021 Accessibility Award be received and That Council endorse the nominations as follows: “That BAAC recommend the Nourish and Develop Foundation Thrift Hub be nominated for the 2021 Township of Brock Accessibility Award for their automatic doors, ramps, spacious aisles and friendly offers of assistance to shoppers.” “That BAAC recommend a second 2021 Township of Brock Accessibility Award be presented, and that Jolene Munro be nominated for the 2021 Township of Brock Accessibility Award for her longstanding dedication and engagement with the Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee, and for her numerous actions and presence as a role model that promote and support accessibility throughout our community.” “That The Nourish and Develop Foundation, Mobile Food Market be nominated for the 2021 Durham Region Accessibility Award for their efforts in providing healthy food in an accessible manner to residents throughout the Township, specifically to those residents who are located in food deserts, and those who have difficulty travelling and leaving their homes, especially during a pandemic”

BE IT RESOLVED THAT The AMO Conference Councillors Report as submitted by Mayor John Grant be received for information and be

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Request for Support from COVID-19 Impacts letter from Mayor Dan Carter, City of Oshawa be received; and, THAT letters of support be circulated to Durham Regional Police Services, Durham Regional Social Services Department, Lakeridge Health and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from the Cannington Lions Club to host a Scrap Metal and Bottle Drive on October 2, 2021 at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Parking lot be received and approved.

WHEREAS the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorus Recycling Facility is a proposed $40-million capital project by York Region; and WHEREAS the Facility will reduce phosphorous runoff into the Holland River and Lake Simcoe by up to 40% and thereby protect the Lake’s watershed from algae growth, resulting in better protection for the region’s aquatic habitats, increased ecosystem biodiversity and protection of drinking water sources; and WHEREAS the federal government has announced funding of up to $16 million for the Facility and York Region funding of up to $25 million as part of their broader Upper York Sewage Solutions Project; and WHEREAS further to the June announcement and introduction of the York Region Wastewater Act by the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, which, if passed, would put on hold the Environmental Assessment application for the Upper York Sewage Solutions Project. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock, respectfully request that York Region, the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work collaboratively to move the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorous Recycling Facility forward notwithstanding the "paused" status of the broader Upper York Sewage Solutions Project, including proceeding to an Environmental Assessment for the Facility commencing in 2021 and; THAT the Province of Ontario support the funding of the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorous Recycling Facility's construction and; THAT Council direct staff to forwar

WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; AND WHEREAS all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation; AND WHEREAS Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families and communities.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed into a Closed Meeting of Municipal Council at 7:47 p.m. to discuss the following matters: to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; pursuant to Section 239(2)(e); and, 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 Beaverton Supportive Housing

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise & report from the Closed Meeting of Municipal Council at 8:44 p.m.; and, THAT Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed Meeting of Municipal Council held on September 27, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law Number 3075-2021, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on September 27, 2021 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council adjourn at this time (8:45 p.m.).

Council - September 27, 2021 Session 9 - Draft BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed on Section 6, Consent Agenda be approved save and except 6.3.1 (2021-PRF-010), 6.3.3 (2021-PS-022), 6.4.3 (Report: AMO Conference), 6.4.5 (1169/21), and 6.4.8 (1201/21).

WHEREAS the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorus Recycling Facility is a proposed $40-million capital project by York Region; and Council - September 27, 2021 Session 9 - Draft WHEREAS the Facility will reduce phosphorous runoff into the Holland River and Lake Simcoe by up to 40% and thereby protect the Lake’s watershed from algae growth, resulting in better protection for the region’s aquatic habitats, increased ecosystem biodiversity and protection of drinking water sources; and WHEREAS the federal government has announced funding of up to $16 million for the Facility and York Region funding of up to $25 million as part of their broader Upper York Sewage Solutions Project; and WHEREAS further to the June announcement and introduction of the York Region Wastewater Act by the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, which, if passed, would put on hold the Environmental Assessment application for the Upper York Sewage Solutions Project. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock, respectfully request that York Region, the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work collaboratively to move the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorous Recycling Facility forward notwithstanding the "paused" status of the broader Upper York Sewage Solutions Project, including proceeding to an Environmental Assessment for the Facility commencing in 2021 and; THAT the Province of Ontario support the funding of the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorous Recycling Facility's constr