Council

Dunsmore. THAT Council of the Township of Centre Wellington confirm the agenda for the meeting held November 30, 2020; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington receive report PLN2020-37 dated November 2020 for information. Page 2 of 9 Council Minutes November 30, 2020

VanLeeuwen. THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held October 26, 2020 be adopted as circulated.

McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington approve the report from the Ad-Hoc Procedure By-law Committee dated November Page 3 of 9 Council Minutes November 30, 2020 16, 2020 as circulated.

Kitras. THAT consideration of the Procedure By-law be deferred to February 2021.

McElwain. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington give three readings to a by-law to exempt part of Block 17, Plan 61M-227, from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act.

Dunsmore. THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington consider the Grand River Conservation Authority request to contact their local MPPs and ask that the Province of Ontario work with conservation authorities to address the concerns outlined in its report on Schedule 6 of Bill 229.

Dunsmore. Page 6 of 9 Council Minutes November 30, 2020 WHEREAS on November 5, 2020, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 229, the Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020, which proposes changes to Conservation Authorities’ permitting, planning and enforcement powers (contained in Schedule 6); AND WHEREAS Conservation Authorities play a critical role protecting our environment and natural heritage, mitigating natural hazards, and supporting municipal partners by providing an environmental, conservation and risk assessment lens on development applications; AND WHEREAS proposed changes in Schedule 6 of Bill 229 have raised concerns amongst Conservation Authorities, First Nations, environmental groups, and community members in Ontario municipalities; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Centre Wellington ask the Government of Ontario to pause on proposed changes by either removing Schedule 6 of Bill 229 or delaying its enactment to allow for further consultations to address these concerns, including the development of proposals that will improve Conservation Authority operations while strengthening environmental protections for the people of Ontario and ensuring cost-neutrality for municipal governments; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution and a copy of the Grand River Conservation Authority Report (GM-11-20-85) Proposed Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act through Bill 229, be forwarded to the Premier, the Minister of Environ

Dunsmore. THAT By-laws 2020-53 through 2020-55 be read a first, second and third time and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed.

Kitras. THAT By-law 2020-56 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held November 30, 2020 be introduced a first, second and third time and passed in open Council.