Regular Meeting of Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated August 14th, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the suspension of section 8.6 of By-Law 77-2023, being the section describing the deadline for agenda inclusion.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the presentation from Lakeland EV Charging representative, Peter Ewald as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to provide a Site Access Verification form to Lakeland Solutions (Bracebridge Generation LTD.) to complete the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program grant application for EV Charging Stations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the meeting of Council held on June 13th, 2024, June 17th, 2024, June 26th, 2024 at 11:00 am and June 26th, 2024 at 2:00 pm, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the Minutes of Downtown Landscaping Ad Hoc Committee meeting held on June 19th, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the North Hastings Economic Development Committee meeting Minutes held on May 14th, 2024 and June 24th, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby request the County of Hastings to open the Warming Room in Bancroft on December 1st of each year, due to the weather circumstances being dramatically different in the North than the South in the winter months.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Minutes of the Bancroft Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting held on June 27th, 2024, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of Zoning By-Law Amendment Application No. 004-2024 to remove the Holding (h) symbol from lands described as Part Lot 66, Concession East Hastings Road, PART 2, Plan 21R-21859, Geographic Township of Dungannon, now Town of Bancroft, County of Hastings, municipally known as 436 Snow Road.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby accept the report from the General Manager and the Manager of Buildings and Facilities regarding the revitalization of the Millennium Park Garden by the Bancroft Horticultural Society; AND FURTHER THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft approves the concept design provided by the Bancroft Horticultural Society and supports the use of Town staff to assist with the preliminary site preparation work.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the attached News article dated July 16th, 2024 titled Community Centre Meeting Raises More Questions Than Answers, for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby support the extension request as submitted by the General Manager to the Ministry of Transportation for Connecting Link Intake 9, for the extension of funding until the end of March 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to apply for the Housing Accelerator Fund intake 2 (HAF2) and complete all associated activities with the application, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the Deputy Clerk’s report regarding the FoodCycler updates, as submitted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the Deputy Clerk's report regarding funding updates, as submitted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to apply for the Fire Protection Grant and complete all associated activities, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to apply for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund and complete all associated activities, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to apply for the New Horizons for Seniors Program and complete all associated activities, as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby accept the Treasurer's Year-to-Date report, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the correspondence dated July 23rd, 2024, as submitted by the Stewards of Bancroft Eagles Nest Park.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approved of the $10,000 financial request, in full, made by the Stewards of Bancroft Eagles Nest Park and direct staff to determine where the funds will be allocated from to fulfill the request.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the update regarding the Council Conference Budget (Legislative-Conferences) for 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the draft Town of Bancroft's Video Surveillance Policy, as presented by the Clerk.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby repeal By-Law No. 43-2019; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby adopt the updated Video Surveillance Policy for the Town of Bancroft, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the draft Electronic Monitoring Policy.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby adopt the Electronic Monitoring Policy for the Town of Bancroft, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the Town of Bancroft Retention By-Law Amendment report, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of an amendment to By-Law No. 11-2017 with respect to the retention period for Job Descriptions and adopt a By-Law to reflect the amendment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive and file the 2024 Second Quarter Building Permit Report, as presented, for information purposes only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the By-Law Enforcement Report outlining calls for services between April 01, 2024, to June 30, 2024, for information purposes.

WHEREAS the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being de-rostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; AND WHEREAS it has becoming increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; AND WHEREAS the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University says communities in northern Ontario are short more than 350 physicians, including more than 200 family doctors; and half of the physicians working in northern Ontario expected to retire in the next five years; and (Northern Ontario only); AND WHEREAS Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long-term care, and paramedicine; AND WHEREAS the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has declined from 77 in 2008 to 65 percent in 2022; AND WHEREAS per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada; AND WHEREAS a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector-wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage

WHEREAS Terry Fox became a national hero in 1980, following his diagnosis with bone cancer and beginning his Marathon of Hope to raise funds for cancer research; AND WHEREAS Terry Fox has inspired millions of Canadians to help find a cure for cancer; AND WHEREAS a Terry Fox Run is held annually across Canada in September; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim September 15th, 2024 as Terry Fox Day in the Town of Bancroft; AND FURTHER THAT Council encourages and each and every resident to embody the determination of Terry Fox in the pursuit to find a cure for Cancer.

WHEREAS Covering 66% of the province and 71.1 millions hectares, Ontario's forests are an indispensable source of ecological, cultural, health, social and economic benefits; WHEREAS Its forests are also located on the traditional territory of diverse Indigenous nations and provide nourishment and cultural value to these groups; WHEREAS Ontario's forests surround Bancroft and offer valuable recreational opportunities for Bancroft's residents and visitors; WHEREAS Bancroft's forested greenspaces are not only a center for physical, mental and social wellbeing and also a contributor of essential ecological services for the Town such as pollution reduction, storm water retention, cooling and wildlife habitat; WHEREAS National Forest Week is an annual oneweek campaign which recognizes its critical contribution to Canada and its people. This year, National Forest Week will be celebrated across the country by individuals and organizations with the themes of "Our Forests - Continually Giving"; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby declare September 22-28, 2028 as: "National Forest Week," in Bancroft.

WHEREAS years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; AND WHEREAS child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of families and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; AND WHEREAS trained and knowledgeable Registered Early Childhood Educators are the key to quality in early years and child care programs – in licensed child care, Early ON programs, child life programs, and full-day kindergarten; AND WHEREAS Registered Early Childhood Educators and child care workers will be vital to the success of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim that October 24, 2024 be designated the 24th annual “Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community.

WHEREAS preventing child abuse is a responsibility we all share; AND WHEREAS Children's Aid Societies and Indigenous Child Well Being Societies are community based organizations that provide protection and support services to children and youth up to the age of 18 across Ontario; AND WHEREAS with the help of community partners, Children's Aid Societies deliver services that support and strengthen families; AND WHEREAS Children's Aid Societies work first and foremost to keep families together and in about 97 percent of CAS investigations, child protection services are provided while the child or youth lives with their family. In rare instances that Children's Aid Society removes children from their homes, 85% of those children return to their families within 36 months; AND WHEREAS Highland Shores Children's Aid, in partnership with The Children's Foundation, will be distributing purple ribbons throughout the communities they serve; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim October 25th, 2024 as Dress Purple day; AND FURTHER THAT Council does hereby proclaim the last Friday of October as Dress Purple Day hereafter.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 14 (B) to 14 (M), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be introduced and read a first, second and third time and be finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding: By-Law No. 56-2024: Being a By-Law to Designate a Section of Hastings Street North (Highway 62) within the Jurisdiction of the Town of Bancroft, specifically 110m North of Hastings Street and Bridge Street Intersection, as a Pedestrian Crossover. By-Law No. 57-2024: Being a By-Law to Designate a Section of Hastings Street North (Highway 62) within the Jurisdiction of the Town of Bancroft, specifically 205m North of Hastings Street and Bridge Street Intersection, as a Pedestrian Crossover. By-Law No. 58-2024: Being a By-Law to Designate a Section of Hastings Street North (Highway 62) within the Jurisdiction of the Town of Bancroft, specifically 315m North of Hastings Street and Bridge Street Intersection, as a Pedestrian Crossover. By-Law No. 59-2024: A By-Law to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 27-2006, As Amended. By-Law No. 60-2024: Being a By-Law to Amend Schedule "1" to By-Law No. 11-2017: Being a By-Law to Establish a Schedule of Retention Periods for Corporate Records. By-Law No. 61-2024: Being a By-Law to Adopt an Electronic Monitoring Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft. By-Law No. 62-2024: Being a By-Law to Adopt a Video Surveillance Policy for the Corporation of the Town of Bancrof

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby move into closed session pursuant to the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Section 239 (2) (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on August 14th, 2024 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 64-2024.

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 6:39pm.