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Report To: Council Report Number: GGR-009-20 Date of Meeting: June 15, 2020 Report Subject: General Government Committee Meeting of June 1, 2020 Recommendations: 1.Receive for Information (a) 9.1 Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area dated April 14, 2020 (b) 9.2 Christopher Schueler, Project Manager, AECOM, Regarding Highway 401 Bridge Rehabilitations in Clarington, Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study (c) 9.3 Stephanie Allman, Regulatory Coordinator - Regulatory Affairs, Enbridge Gas Inc., Regarding Notice of Application for Harmonized System Expansion Surcharge, Temporary Connection Surcharge and Hourly Allocation Factor (d) 9.4 Gretchen Gordon, Senior Lead Liaison - Ontario, Public Affairs & Communications, TC Energy, Regarding Mainline Valve (MLV) 135, Clarington, Hydrostatic Testing (e) 9.5 Memo from Steve Brake, Acting Director of Operations and George Acorn, Director of Community Services, Regarding Report CSD-008-19 Single Use Plastics in Municipal Buildings Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report GGR-009-20 (f) CSD-005-20 Sponsorship Application #S20-19 from Sharon Payton (g) CAO-013-20 Service Delivery Review Update - Tourism (i) CAO-014-20 Service Delivery Review Update – Animal Shelter Services 2. Universal Basic Income That the following resolution from Jeff Bunn, Manager, Council & Committee Services/Deputy Clerk, City of Kitchener, regarding Universal Basic Income, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020 declared COVID-19 a pandemic, pointing to the growing number of cases of the coronavirus illness around the world and the sustained risk of further global spread; And whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province of Ontario and the City of Kitchener have declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; And whereas the City of Kitchener has approved the Early Economic Support Plan, which provides financial and economic support measures to help reduce the financial strain on citizens and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic; And whereas Statistics Canada has reported that the unemployment rate has risen to 7.8 per cent, with 1,011,000 jobs lost in March 2020, and that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the employment of 3.1 million Canadians; And whereas the Federal government has announced $82 billion in relief funding for the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, utilizing tax deferrals, subsidies, loans, and credits to support citizens, businesses, and industries; And whereas according to a 2018 Parliamentary Budget Office report, a Canada-wide basic income of the type previously piloted in Ontario would have an annual net cost of $44 billion; Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report GGR-009-20 And whereas a universal basic income would likely have many positive effects, including reducing poverty, reducing strain on health care and social assistance systems, supporting businesses and the economy, reducing crime, as well as reducing administrative complexity and creating efficiencies for those in need of financial and economic support measures; Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of Kitchener urges the Ontario Provincial government to pursue a partnership with the Federal government for the establishment of a universal basic income; Be It Finally Resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; the Local Members of Provincial Parliament; and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. 3. Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment (ORNA) That Report EGD-010-20 be received; That the Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment be approved as a guide for the future provision of outdoor recreation facilities; That Staff be directed to report back before summer break on capital improvements to Stuart Park Tennis Courts, and other tennis courts in Clarington and other infrastructure projects which may be included within related budgetary allowances, to enhance user experience; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-010-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report GGR-009-20 4. Correspondence Item 9.6 - Memo from Ron Albright, Acting Director of Engineering Services, Regarding Robert Adams and Prestonvale Road Intersection Update That Correspondence Item 9.6 be received; and That Staff be directed to install an all-way stop sign at the intersection of Robert Adams and Prestonvale Road. 5. CSD-005-20 2020 Community Event Sponsorship Requests – Intake 2 (Spring) That Report CSD-005-20 be received; and That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-005-20, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. 6. Autism Home Base Durham That the Sponsorship Application, from Autism Home Base Durham, for the Fall Family Symposium 2020, be approved in the amount of $1,000. 7. Big Brothers Big Sisters That the Sponsorship Application, from Big Brothers Big Sisters, for a fall event, be approved in the amount of $2,000. 8. Canadian Cancer Society That the Sponsorship Application, from Canadian Cancer Society, be maintained in the amount of $2,000. 9. Clarington AAA Peewee Team That no refund be requested from the Clarington AAA Peewee Team for their Sponsorship amount. Municipality of Clarington Page 5 Report GGR-009-20 10. Epilepsy Durham That the Sponsorship Application, from Epilepsy Durham, be approved in the amount of $2,000, with the requirement to return the amount if the event is deferred to 2021. 11. Newtonville Community Hall That the Sponsorship Application, from Newtonville Community Hall, for a fall event, be approved in the amount of $1,000. 12. Newcastle Memorial Arena Board That the Sponsorship Application #S20-01, from Newcastle Memorial Arena Board, be approved in the amount of $2,000. 13. Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation That the Sponsorship Application #S20-06, from Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation, be approved in the amount of $2,000. 14. Grandview Children’s Foundation That the Sponsorship Application #S20-07, from Grandview Children's Foundation, be approved in the amount of $2,000. 15. Bethesda House That the Sponsorship Application #S20-08, from Bethesda House, be approved in the amount of $600.00. 16. Tyrone Community Centre That the Sponsorship Application #S20-09, from Tyrone Community Centre, be approved in the amount of $500.00. 17. Newcastle BIA That the Sponsorship Application #S20-10, from Newcastle BIA, be approved in the amount of $2,000. Municipality of Clarington Page 6 Report GGR-009-20 18. Soper Valley Model Railroad That the Sponsorship Application #S20-11, from Soper Valley Model Railroad, be approved in the amount of $800.00. 19. Carion Fenn Foundation That the Sponsorship Application #S20-13, from Carion Fenn Foundation, be approved in the amount of $500.00. 20. Newcastle Village and District Horticultural Society That the Sponsorship Application #S20-14, from Newcastle Village and District Historical Society, be approved in the amount of $1,000. 21. St. Paul’s United Church That the Sponsorship Application #S20-15, from St. Paul's United Church, be approved in the amount of $1.000. 22. Oshawa Ski Club o/a Brimacombe That the Sponsorship Application #S20-16, from Oshawa Ski Club o/a Brimacombe, be approved in the amount of $1,000. 23. Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade That the Sponsorship Application #S20-18, from Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, be approved in the amount of $2,000. 24. Appointment to the Newcastle Arena Board That Report CLD-008-20 be received; That Jim Vinson be appointed to the Newcastle Arena Board for a term ending December 31, 2022, or until a successor is appointed; and That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-008-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Municipality of Clarington Page 7 Report GGR-009-20 25. FND-014-20 Durham Purchasing Co-operative Asphalt Registry That Report FND-014-20 be received; That Innovative Surface Solutions, with a total bid amount for the initial one year term of $128,107.85 (Net HST Rebate), and a potential contract value of $463,879.11 (Net HST Rebate) for three years, being the lowest responsible bidder for delivery of High Performance Cold Mix Asphalt, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender C2020-019, be awarded the Asphalt Registry for the Municipality of Clarington’s requirements of High Performance Cold Mix Asphalt; That, subject to Council approving recommendation 2, the Purchasing Manager in consultation with the Acting Director of Operations be given the authority to extend the contract with Innovative Surface Solutions for up to two additional one year terms; That Coco Paving Inc., with a total bid amount for the initial one year term of $28,309.63 (Net HST Rebate), and a potential contract value of $84,928.89 (Net HST Rebate) for three years, being the lowest responsible bidder for the supply of HL3 Hot Mix and Driveway Mix Asphalt within a reasonable distance to allow for pickup and application, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender C2020-019, be awarded the Asphalt Registry for the Municipality of Clarington’s requirements of HL3 Hot Mix and Driveway Mix Asphalt; That, subject to Council approving recommendation 4, the Purchasing Manager in consultation with the Acting Director of Operations be given the authority to extend the contract with Coco Paving for up to two additional one year terms; and That the funds expended for high performance cold mix asphalt in the amount of $128,107.85 and HL3 hot mix and driveway mix asphalt in the amount of $28,309.63 be funded by the Municipality from the approved budget allocation as follows: Description Account Number Amount Pavement Patch 100-36-381-10255-7112 $156,417.48 That all interested parties listen in Report FND-014-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Municipality of Clarington Page 8 Report GGR-009-20 26. Rout and Crack Seal Repairs That Report FND-015-20 be received; That Pavetech Ottawa Ltd. with an annual bid amount of $76,669.00 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2020-12 be awarded the contract for an initial one-year term for Rout and Crack Seal Repairs, as required by the Operations Department; That, pending satisfactory performance, the Purchasing Manager, in consultation with the Acting Director of Operations, be given the authority to extend the contract for this service for up to four additional one-year terms; That the funds required for this project in the amount of $76,669.00 (Net HST Rebate) be funded by the Municipality as follows: Description Account Number Amount Hrdtop Mntce / Pavment Resurf. / Contract 100-36-381-10250-7163 $76,669 That all interested parties listed in Report FND-015-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. 27. Annual Statement for the Development Charges Reserve Funds for the Year Ended December 31, 2019 That Report FND-016-20 be received; and That a copy of this report be posted on the Municipality’s website. 28. Supply and Installation of Four New Playgrounds That Report FND-017-20 be received; That Play Power with a bid amount of $136,532.00 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2019-16 be awarded the contract for the supply and installation of Gatehouse Parkette in Courtice and Orono Park, as required by the Operations Department; Municipality of Clarington Page 9 Report GGR-009-20 That Play KSL with a bid amount of $137,228.00 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2019-16 be awarded the contract for the supply and installation of Landerville Parkette in Bowmanville and Moyse Parkette in Courtice, as required by the Operations Department; That the funds required for this project in the amount of $273,760.00 (Net HST Rebate) be funded by the Municipality as follows: Description Account Number Amount 2019 Park Furniture Equipment 110-36-325-83644-7401 $273,418 2020 Park Furniture Equipment 110-36-325-83644-7401 $342 That all interested parties listed in Report FND-017-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. 29. Actions to Support Municipalities and the Development of a Green Economy Whereas all levels of government have taken unprecedented steps to ensure the health and well-being of Canadians during the COVID-19 public health emergency, which has resulted in a significant economic slowdown; And whereas climate change and environmental degradation will continue to be ongoing threats to the health and well-being of Canadians during, and after, the COVID-19 public health emergency; And whereas governments will play an important role in restarting the economy following the COVID-19 public health emergency to ensure the prosperity and well- being of our communities; And whereas the restart of the economy provides a unique leadership opportunity for governments to expedite the transition to environmentally sustainable economic activities that are prosperous and healthy for people and the natural environment; And whereas investing in a clean economy has many benefits that contribute to the health and well-being of people including: increased air and water quality; technological innovation; energy-supply security through increased energy Municipality of Clarington Page 10 Report GGR-009-20 diversity; reduced fuel costs; new employment opportunities; and healthier natural areas; And whereas the Municipality of Clarington has helped to create and endorse the Durham Community Energy Plan, which outlines a strategy to respond to climate change while providing over 7,000 new jobs each year, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 70%, reducing overall household energy expenses, and returning $40 billion in energy savings and revenue to the economy in Durham from local energy generation by 2050; And whereas the Municipality of Clarington is already taking actions to protect the environment and respond to climate change by implementing Priority Green development standards and an Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, developing the Clarington Climate Action Plan, participating in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Partners for Climate Protection Program, and declaring a climate emergency to expedite climate action; Now therefore be it resolved: That Mayor Foster, on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington, respectfully request that the Federal and Provincial governments take the following actions to support municipalities and the development of a green economy following the COVID-19 public health emergency: Invest in programs that reduce GHG emissions and create jobs by helping residents and businesses retrofit existing homes and buildings and construct new homes and buildings that are energy efficient and resilient to climate change. • Invest in the restoration of forests, streams, rivers, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems, which provide a wide variety of ecological goods and services, such as clean air and water, long term carbon storage, and natural habitats. • Invest in accessible public transit systems in rural and urban areas to help reduce GHG emissions and provide essential transportation. • Invest in cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, which enables inexpensive non-polluting mobility and supports public health through physical activity. • Create a federal Environmental Bill of Rights, that articulates a person’s right to clean air, water and a healthy natural environment. • Divest from the fossil fuel industry to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate climate change. Municipality of Clarington Page 11 Report GGR-009-20 • Invest in local renewable energy production, transmission and storage, to reduce GHG emissions and household energy expenses and create high quality new jobs in manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and recycling. • Invest in the local agricultural sector to lower GHG emissions associated with food distribution, create local jobs, and increase local food security. • Invest in waste reduction initiatives that reduce the amount of household waste that is being added to landfills and burned in waste incinerators • Invest in Canadian industries that are seeking solutions to climate change and environmental damage and contributing to public well-being. • Provide financial aid to municipalities and businesses to support initiatives that create local jobs, provide local services, increase local food security, implement sustainable business practices, and increase resilience to climate change. • That this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) for circulation to municipalities with a request for endorsement; That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Erin O’Toole, MP (Durham), Honourable Philip Lawrence MP (Northumberland-Peterborough South), Lindsey Park, MPP (Durham), David Piccini, MPP (Northumberland-Peterborough South); and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham and Durham area municipalities for endorsement. 30. Appointment to St. Mays Community Relations Committee That Councillor Zwart be appointed as the Council Representative to the St. Marys Community Relations Committee.