Regular Council

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law for the property described as Part of Lot 13, Ross Concession 7 N, Queens Line, in order to: - prohibit all residential use; - reduce the minimum lot frontage to 180 metres; and - reduce the minimum separation distance from farm uses (building) and property line to 10 metres.

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law for the property located at 118 Industrial Park Road, in order to permit the sole additional use of the outdoor cultivation of cannabis, subject to: - licensing from the federal and/or provincial governments; and - minimum separation distance of 150.0 metres between the outdoor cannabis cultivation area and the nearest dwellings.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to establish the Employee Code of Conduct.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact by-laws to establish the Community Recreation Grant Policy and the Tourism & Events Grant Policy, replacing the former Partnership & Sponsorship Grant Policy.

That Protective Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve participation in the University of Waterloo's study titled "How disaster feels: the cascading effects of time and experience on perceptions Regular Council Minutes January 22, 2020 Page 4 of 11 of risk, response and recovery to flooding in Whitewater Region Township".

That Protective Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Support the development of Community Safety and Well-Bring Plans in collaboration with area municipalities, including financial support as required to a maximum of $5,000; and 2. Encourage that plans developed in Renfrew County be coordinated to address common issues and action items.

That Protective Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to: 1. Permit online payment of annual dog licensing fees through the Township website using PayPal; 2. Establish an online payment surcharge of 2.9% per $0.30 reflective of PayPal administrative charges; and 3. Establish a $5.00 convenience fee to have dog tags mailed to applicants.

Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed: • By-law 20-01-1252, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing upon amortization debentures in the principal amount of $503,532.36 towards the cost of the Fire Rescue Truck and Pumper Fire Truck • By-law 20-01-1253, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing upon amortization debentures in the principal amount of $347, 271.35 towards the cost of a 2019 Fire Tanker • By-law 19-12-1235, By-law Number 98-13 of the former Corporation of the Township of Westmeath Part of Lot 27, Concession B EML; Greenwood Road • By-law 20-01-1254, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 98-13 of the former Corporation of the Township of Westmeath 118 Industrial Park Road • By-law 20-01-1255, being a by-law to establish a Snow Disposal/Dumping Policy • By-law 20-01-1256, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Cathy Horner -Bullpen Canteen • By-law 20-01-1257, being a by-law to establish a Volunteer Recognition Policy.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent Files B68/19, B69/19 and B70/19 to allow the Regular Council Minutes January 22, 2020 Page 6 of 11 creation of three residential parcels, subject to the following condition for each application: 1. That the Owner provides the Township with two original copies of a registered reference plan (survey plan) that identifies the severance.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent File B78/19 to allow creation of a new residential lot, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Owner provides the Township with two (2) original copies of a registered reference plan (survey plan); 2. That the Owner obtain an amendment to the Zoning By-law in order to reduce the minimum lot frontage, reduce the minimum farm building setback and to prohibit any future residential uses on the retained parcel.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to apply for the Places to Grow grant as a co-applicant to assess and evaluate existing stormwater management impacts on Muskrat Lake/Cobden Wetland Provincially Significant Wetland and Snake River Provincially Significant Wetland.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accept the 2019 Accessibility Compliance Report.

Regular Council Minutes January 22, 2020 Page 7 of 11 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve participation in the University of Waterloo's study titled "How disaster feels: the cascading effects of time and experience on perceptions of risk, response and recovery to flooding in Whitewater Region Township".

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Support the development of Community Safety and Well-Bring Plans in collaboration with area municipalities, including financial support as required to a maximum of $5,000; and 2. Encourage that plans developed in Renfrew County be coordinated to address common issues and action items.

Whereas, agriculture is an important sector of the local economy, representing with forestry $14,848,698 in total demand; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019.

Whereas, The Township of Whitewater Region and account holders of the Beachburg Scotiabank Branch were informed earlier this month of the impending closure of the branch effective June 2020; and Whereas, access to banking services is essential to the community and attracting economic development; and Regular Council Minutes January 22, 2020 Page 8 of 11 Whereas, Council of the Township of Whitewater Region passed a resolution at its meeting of December 4, 2019 calling upon Scotiabank to reconsider its decision regarding the imminent closure of the Beachburg Branch due to the negative impacts the closure will have on the community; and Whereas, according to local historians, the roots of the branch date back to 1873 and the founding of the Bank of Ottawa, which later amalgamated with the Bank of Nova Scotia in 1919; and Whereas, rural bank branch closures are numerous despite corporate billion dollar profits; and Whereas, banking services are regulated by the federal government; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region call on the Government of Canada through the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Associate Minister of Finance and Minister of Rural Economic Development to implement an immediate moratorium on the closure of rural bank branches to allow for a detailed review by a joint Committee of Parliament or other means determined by the Government.

That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the following minutes of January 8, 2020.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region move into closed session at 7:48 p.m. as permitted under Section 9.1 of the Procedural By-law with CAO/Deputy Clerk and Treasurer/Deputy CAO remaining in the room to discuss a Human Resources matter (personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees).