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Town of Whitby
575 Rossland Road East,
Whitby, ON L1 N 2M8
905.430.4300
whitby.ca
November 3, 2021
Via Email:
Dr. Kieran Moore
Chief Medical Officer of Health
kieran.moore(a-).ontario.ca
Dr. Robert Kyle
Medical Officer of Health, Region of Durham
health durham.ca
WhitbyVd
Re: Proof of Vaccination for all Participants in Organized Sports
Please be advised that at a meeting held on November 1, 2021, the Council of the
Town of Whitby adopted the following as Resolution # 281-21:
Whereas activities related to organized sports such as close contact, forceful
exhalation, prolonged exposure, crowded indoor spaces and removal of
masks/face coverings during physical activity enhance the likelihood of COVID-
19 transmission; and,
Whereas the current Provincial Regulations do not require participants in
organized sports ages 12 to 17 to provide proof of vaccination or proof of medical
exemption, despite this age group being eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations; and,
Whereas the current Provincial Regulations do not require proof of vaccination or
proof of medical exemption for any participant in organized sports serving in the
capacity of a volunteer, coach, or official, including adults over the age of 18;
and,
Whereas the Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health has encouraged
individual sports organizations, such as minor hockey associations, to develop
their own policies requiring proof of vaccination of players, coaches, trainers,
referees, and other participants; and,
Whereas the Regional Medical Officer of Health has recommend that sports and
recreational fitness facilities consider developing their own policies requiring
proof of vaccination for all participants in organized sports ages 12 and older
including players, coaches, officials, and volunteers; and,
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Whereas requiring proof of vaccination for all individuals ages 12 and older in
sports and recreational fitness facilities will strengthen protections in the
community by helping to curb the spread of COVID-19; and,
Whereas a Provincial or Regional requirement for proof of vaccination for all
participants ages 12 and older at all sports and recreational fitness facilities in
Ontario or Durham Region would provide residents with clarity and consistency.
Now therefore be it resolved:
1. That the Town of Whitby requests the Province of Ontario and Region of
Durham to enact regulations requiring proof of vaccination at all sports and
recreational fitness facilities for all participants in organized sports ages 12
and older including players coaches, officials, and volunteers at these events;
and,
2. That the Clerk be directed to send a copy of this resolution to Dr. Kieran
Moore, Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle, Regional
Medical Officer of Health, M.P.P. Lorne Coe, and all Durham municipalities.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact John Romano,
Commissioper of Community Services at 905.430.4321.
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Kevin Narraway
Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
Copy: J. Romano, Commissioner of Community Services - roman oi(c_whitby.ca
Lorne Coe, M.P.P., Whitby - lorne.coe(o)-pc.ola.org
N. Cooper, Director of Legislative and Information Services, Town of Ajax
clerks ajax.ca
F. Lamanna, Clerk/Deputy CAO, Township of Brock -
fernando.lamanna aabrock.ca
J. Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington - clerks clarington.net
M. Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - clerks oshawa.ca
S. Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering - clerks pickering.ca
B. Jamieson, Director of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk, Township of
Scugog - bjamieson(a scugog.ca
D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - dleroux(a�uxbridge.ca
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Town of Whitby
575 Rossland Road East,
Whitby, ON L1 N 2M8
905.430.4300
whitby.ca
November 3, 2021
Sent Via Email
Brian Bridgeman
Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
Region of Durham
planning(a)-durham.ca
Whitby
Re: Planning and Development Department Report, PL 58-21
Envision Durham: Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment - Protected Major
Transit Station Areas
Please be advised that at a meeting held on November 1, 2021, the Council of the
Town of Whitby adopted the following as Resolution # 276-21:
1. That Report PL 58-21 be endorsed as the Town's comments on the Region of
Durham's Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment - Policies and
Delineations for Protected Major Transit Station Areas (Region of Durham File:
OPA 2021 - 003); and,
2. That the Clerk forward a copy of Report PL 58-21 to the Durham Region Planning
and Economic Development Department and the Durham area municipalities.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning
and Development Department at 905-430-4306.
,
Kevin N rr w�ay
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Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
Attachment: Staff Report, PL 58-21
Copy: R. Saunders, Commissioner of Planning and Development -
saundersr(D_whitby.ca
N. Cooper, Director of Legislative and Information Services, Town of Ajax -
clerks(a)-ajax.ca
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F. Lamanna, Clerk/Deputy CAO, Township of Brock -
fernando.lamannaa-brock.ca
J. Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington - clerks(a�clarington.net
M. Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - clerks(a-oshawa.ca
S. Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering - clerks(a)-pickering.ca
B. Jamieson, Director of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog
- blamieson(a)-scugog.ca
D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - dleroux .uxbridge.ca
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Town of Whitby
Staff Report
whitbv.civicweb.net
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Whitby
Report Title: Envision Durham: Proposed Regional Official Plan
Amendment - Protected Major Transit Station Areas
Report to: Committee of the Whole Submitted by:
R. Saunders, Commissioner of Planning
Date of meeting: October 18, 2021 and Development
Report Number: PL 58-21
Department(s) Responsible:
Planning and Development Department
1. Recommendation:
Acknowledged by M. Gaskell, Chief
Administrative Officer
For additional information, contact:
Lori Tesolin, MCIP, RPP
Principal Planner, Policy and Heritage
Planning, x.2858
1. That Report PL 58-21 be endorsed as the 7R❑ ❑IVIFRP P H]W-RLAUH❑
Region of Durham V Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment F -
Policies and Delineations for Protected Major Transit Station Areas
(Region of Durham File OPA 2021 - 003); and,
2. That the Clerk forward a copy of Report PL 58-21 to the Durham Region
Planning and Economic Development Department and the Durham area
municipalities.
2. Highlights:
The Region of Durham is seeking comments on a proposed Regional Official
Plan Amendment ❑ Policies and Delineations for Protected Major Transit
Station Areas (Region of Durham File OPA 2021 - 003), as part of the Envision
Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR).
The proposed Protected Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Regional Official
Plan Amendment (ROPA) has been released separately, in advance of, the full
proposed ROPA for Envision Durham.
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❑ The proposed PMTSA ROPA delineates boundaries for PMTSAs, and
provides policies that support higher density, mixed uses, and transit -oriented
development in the vicinity of certain Commuter Stations and Transportation
Hubs along the Lakeshore East GO Transit Line, and the proposed GO East
Extension.
F- A PMTSA boundary is proposed by the Region for lands within Whitby,
surrounding the Whitby GO Station. Staff generally agree with the boundary
delineation. However, modifications are recommended to balance residential
intensification with the development of the PMTSA as a complete community
with access to important community amenities such as green space.
❑ The Region is proposing policies to enable the use of Inclusionary Zoning for
affordable housing within PMTSAs. The proposed PMTSA ROPA also
prescribes permitted and prohibited uses within the boundary, as well as a
minimum density target of 150 people and jobs per gross hectare. Staff are
generally supportive of the policy directions, but recommend increased clarity
and flexibility for area municipalities, to implement PMTSA policies that reflect
unique local characteristics.
❑ Staff have been working with Regional staff since 2018 to provide input, and
preliminary comments on Envision Durham Discussion Papers, as well as
growth and intensification studies required for \KHL5 HJLRQW DCG1 HHG/�
Assessment, Employment Area Conversion Requests, Settlement Area
Boundary Expansion Requests, and policy directions for the final Envision
Durham ROPA.
It is recommended that the proposed PMTSA ROPA not be considered in
advance of, but instead concurrent to, the Region making the full Envision
Durham proposed ROPA available for review, as well as all additional
information related to the Land Needs Assessment, so that a more
comprehensive analysis can be undertaken to inform a balanced approach to
growth and intensification.
If the proposed PMTSA ROPA continues to advance separately, per Regional
Council direction, there should be continued opportunities for consideration
and refinement of the PMTSA policies, once all information is made available
through future components of the Envision Durham exercise.
3. Background:
Provincial Policy
The Region of Durham is undertaking a PMTSA ROPA to satisfy the requirements
of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and in accordance with
subsection 16 of the Planning Act.
The Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (A Place to Grow,
2020) directs growth to MTSAs and other Strategic Growth Areas. The Province
requires a planned minimum density target of 150 residents and jobs combined per
hectare across MTSAs that are served by the GO Transit rail network. The Province
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generally defines MTSAs as the area within an approximate 500 to 800 metre radius
of a transit station, representing about a 10 -minute walk.
Provincial policy also states that MTSAs, where appropriate, will be planned and
designed to achieve multimodal access to stations and connections to nearby
major trip generators, support active transportation, and provide a diverse mix of
activities and uses, including additional residential units and affordable housing.
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municipality, and subsequently approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
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identify PMTSAs. However, if a municipality wants to implement Inclusionary
Zoning, a land use planning tool that municipalities can use to promote affordable
housing within an MTSAAKHCdW XVJVSLRAFWCPO-P AKLRXJK-0 MA?AJDQDSSU YDO11
The Regional municipality is then permitted to provide enabling policies and
supporting studies. Implementation of Inclusionary Zoning occurs at the local level
through Official Plan policies and Zoning regulations.
Previous Reports
In June 2019, the Envision Durham, Urban System Growth Management
Discussion Paper presented draft delineations for MTSAs across the Region. The
draft delineations were based on consultation with area municipal Planning staff,
including staff from the Town of Whitby.
In December of 2019, the Region released its MTSA Proposed Policy Directions
report. Staff provided comments on tKHZ HJLRQVId-ISRLTUhich included an
overview of the proposed MTSAs, and draft policy directions (refer to Report
08-21).
Proposed Protected MTSA ROPA
The Region SXEQXHGDHDL01 LFI(BCrM-Cd-ISRLWRI the proposed PMTSA ROPA on
July 30, 2021 for review and comment (Regional File OPA 2021-00: ) (Refer to
Attachment #1).
A total of 7 PO 76 ❑VDLIH-proposed by the Region, including the existing Whitby
Go Station (Policy 8A.2.8). The 5 HJLRQV/SWiYU:X�LRSRVHGr7KRLORQVLL-RLCFLVL
GO Station MTSA LC (X&IGAXX3VZ U&) KLW❑L\/LERXQ3DU I_I 7 KH -5 HJ IRCI10/�CW ❑
shifted the western boundary of that PMTSA to the east of the Canadian Pacific
Rail Spur, and therefore no longer includes lands within Whitby.
Additionally, the Region is no longer identifying the existing Oshawa Go Station as
a PMTSA, as surrounding lands in both Whitby and Oshawa are mainly
designated for industrial uses, with limited intensification potential.
7KHL5 W LRQV-SLRSR+GPTMSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.1.4 states that PMTSAs
shall be developed as transit -oriented communities that support and foster
innovation and entrepreneurship, and integrate mixed-use development
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throughout, anchored by a Commuter Station or Transportation Hub. Key policy
directions for PMTSAs include the following:
Land Use (identifies prescribed permitted uses, prohibited uses, and density
targets);
❑ Inclusionary zoning for affordable housing;
❑ Urban design, sustainability, and placemaking;
❑ Pedestrian, road, and active transportation access; and,
❑ Implementation and monitoring guidance for area municipalities.
A Statutory Public Meeting on the proposed Protected MTSA ROPA was held by
the Region on September 7, 2021. Following adoption, the ROPA would then be
forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval.
4. Discussion:
Proposed PMTSA ROPA Boundary Delineations
Whitby GO Station
The Whitby GO Station is currently identified as a Major Transit Station Area in
the Town Official Plan, within the Port Whitby Community Secondary Plan. The
Region is proposing that the PMTSA boundary expand beyond the current
boundary, to include additional lands within the Port Whitby Community
Secondary Plan area, and portions of the Lynde Shores Secondary Plan area.
The Port Whitby Secondary Plan was recently updated through OPA 104, and is
planned to support low, medium and high density development, as well as to
provide transit, cycling, and pedestrian connections to major transit stations,
surrounding neighbourhoods, and the waterfront. It seeks to maximize the
potential of the GO Station lands for mixed use development. Policies support a
maximum height of 18 -storeys and a maximum density of 300 units per net
hectare, in certain locations.
Lands identified by the Region within the proposed PMTSA located west of
Gordon Street are within the Lynde Shores Secondary Plan area. A portion of the
lands identified south and north of Victoria Street West fall within the Community
Central Area Boundary. The Community Central Area policies were updated
recently through the Official Plan review OPA 105. The 7RZQV-2 I I LFM 00-1
envisions increased density and a mix of uses in the northwest quadrant of
Victoria Street and Gordon Street (Town OP policy 4.7.5.2). Lands north of
Victoria Street West are subject to ongoing development applications (subject to
Regional Policy 8C.3.1 and 11.3.18).
The Region has excluded lands north of Highway 401 from the proposed PMTSA.
These lands have existing permissions for some increased densities, which
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contribute to future intensification and growth within an Intensification Corridor, as
identified in on Schedule B of the Town Official Plan. The Town is currently
undertaking a review and update of the Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan, which
provides a further opportunity to assess what future redevelopment potential may
be appropriate for the lands north of Highway 401 in this area.
Current Town Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies seek to balance future
intensification, with the evolution of the Port Whitby/Lynde Shores areas as
complete communities, which includes access to important community amenities.
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Victoria Fields lands to facilitate opportunities for more public open space, which
remains relevant and appropriate. These lands are located south of Victoria Street
West, east of Gordon Street, and serve as a passive and active recreation space
to service the existing and future planned community. These lands also provide
access to the waterfront and the Waterfront Trail.
It is recommended that the Town -owned Victoria Fields be excluded from the
5 HJLRQVFSU;S' RVHG. 14WTM2 13MTSA boundary as the inclusion of these lands
will artificially increase required densities elsewhere to achieve the overall target
of 150 people and jobs per hectare.
Thornton _s Corners and Existing Oshawa GO Station
The 5 HJLRQVrnew proposed boundary for the ThornWQVC❑RLU-U3 MTSA no
longer includes lands within Whitby, as it has shifted the boundary to the east of
the Canadian Pacific Rail Spur. Staff support this change, as it allows employment
lands within Whitby to continue to remain protected over the long term for
employment uses.
Staff support \NHL5 HJ LRQ VLrecommendation to not identify the existing Oshawa
GO Station as a PMTSA. The continued industrial nature of these lands are an
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compromised by the introduction of conflicting sensitive uses (e.g. residential).
Proposed PMTSA ROPA Policies
Land Use
The 5 HJLRQV-proposed PMTSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.2.10 prescribes the
following land uses be permitted within PMTSAs:
❑ Higher density residential uses, including mid -rise and high-rise apartments,
stacked townhouses, and live -work units;
Offices and major office;
F Hotels and convention centres;
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Compatible employment uses, institutional uses, educational facilities and
post -secondary institutions;
❑ Places of worship within mixed-use buildings rather than in freestanding
buildings;
Commercial uses including retail, both convenience retail and small-scale
retail uses, restaurants, personal and professional service shops, and day care
uses;
❑ Cultural, arts and entertainment uses;
❑ Recreational uses, amenities, and public art;
Mixed use buildings that integrate community and commercial uses with
upper -storey apartment and/or office uses to ensure amenities are provided in
close proximity population and employment growth within MTSAs;
❑ Home occupations; and,
❑ Public uses including infrastructure, libraries, recreation/community centres,
parks, urban squares, trails and conservation uses.
Proposed prohibited uses (PMTSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.2) focus on auto -
oriented uses, and land intensive uses that provide less residential and
employment intensification, including:
❑ Automobile dealerships with outdoor vehicle storage and display areas;
❑ Gas stations, service stations, car washes; and,
❑ Warehouses and storage facilities.
The proposed PMTSA ROPA also states that PMTSAs shall be planned to
accommodate a minimum density target of 150 people and jobs per gross hectare
in accordance with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
The Town of Whitby Official Plan (OP) currently includes high level policies that
support opportunities for higher order employment and high density residential
uses in MTSAs. Staff are generally supportive of the 5 HJIRQVLhigh level policy
directions. However, further details are required to better assess the implications
for implementation.
Staff recommend that the 5 W RQV-SLRSRvFG3 MTSA ROPA policies for permitted
and prohibited uses be less prescriptive, and provide more clarity wherever
possible, to allow area municipal circumstances to be taken into consideration,
which would permit appropriate development and intensification unique to each
PMTSA. For example -
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The proposed Whitby GO PMTSA includes existing, mature residential
communities. Medium density uses, and built forms at lower densities, could
be included where suitable, to transition to these mature areas, and to any
cultural heritage resources. Intensification should be focused in specific,
appropriate areas within the PMTSA.
Provide clarity and guidance on how to address future uses that may not be
prescribed as either permitted or prohibited in the proposed PMTSA ROPA.
Provide clarity regarding how municipalities can address legal, non -conforming
uses that would be otherwise prohibited under the proposed PMTSA ROPA.
Allow parking standards to continue to be enabling to allow for consideration of
the local context.
Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing:
Inclusionary Zoning is a land -use planning tool that enables municipalities to
require, through the passage of a zoning by-law, that affordable housing units be
included in new residential developments. Provincial policy and legislation limit
where municipalities can implement Inclusionary Zoning to Protected Major
Transit Station Areas, as well as areas under a Development Permit System, or
areas as ordered by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
The proposed PMTSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.2.16 states that the Regional will
complete a Regional Assessment Report to support the implementation of
Inclusionary Zoning. The report would analyze information such as demographics,
income, housing supply, housing need and demand, among other factors. The
proposed PTMSA ROPA encourages municipalities to consider Inclusionary
Zoning in their respective PMTSAs.
Staff support the Region in undertaking the required assessment report to inform
Inclusionary Zoning policies, and support implementation at the local level,
provided that it is enabling and not prescriptive. Staff will continue to discuss
appropriate implementation measures and expectations with Regional staff.
Urban Desian. Sustainabilitv. and Placemakin
The 5 HJEQVproposed MTSA ROPA includes policies that encourage
placemaking and sustainable transportation to ensure road designs support transit
use, pedestrian travel, and cycling, while also accommodating some automobile
travel (proposed PTMSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.2.17). Municipalities are required
to support active transportation through safe, well-designed and direct
connections, and incorporate Urban Design Guidelines to guide the desired
density, built form, building placement, access requirements and approaches for a
pedestrian -oriented public realm.
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Staff generally support the proposed PMTSA ROPA policies related to Design,
Sustainability and Placemaking, and recommend that the Region revise policies
related to these factors to be enabling, and not prescriptive, to support
consideration of unique local circumstances. For example, the proposed PMTSA
ROPA draft policy 8A.2.17 i) directs that all development be designed to be
compact in built form. Consideration should be given to unique local
circumstances, where a compact form may require some variation in order to be
feasible.
7KH_7RZQ/2 IILFLDCBOQ related Secondary Plans, and various guideline
documents, align with policies that support good urban design, sustainability, and
placemaking within the proposed PMTSA boundary and beyond. Staff will
continue to discuss appropriate implementation measures and expectations with
Regional staff regarding future updates to these documents.
Implementation and Monitorina:
The 5 HJLRQV-proposed PMTSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.2.17 states that municipal
official plans shall include detailed policies for each PMTSA, such as:
❑ Delineate Protected MTSA boundaries and provide detailed land use
designations within the boundary;
Establish minimum density, population, employment and housing targets;
❑ Establish minimum job requirements;
❑ Enable alternative development standards to support transit -oriented
development, including but not limited to parking requirements which support
the use of transit;
F- Support the creation of focal points by concentrating the highest densities in
close proximity to Commuter Stations or Transportation Hubs;
Include policies or approaches to ensure that the heights and densities of
buildings are appropriately scaled to ensure compatibility with neighbouring
lower density residential areas;
F Include policies to ensure that required transportation, servicing and other
infrastructure is in place prior to, or coincident with new development; and,
Support the efficient use of land, including requirements for structured parking,
and shared parking as part of new development.
Through V9H-5 HJLRQV-proposed PTMSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.2.19, respective
area municipalities may be required to coordinate development applications
through Master Development Agreements, Cost-sharing agreements, or other
measures to support the delivery of infrastructure. Proposed PMTSA ROPA draft
Policy 8A.2.20 requires that any proposed development above the rail corridor will
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need the appropriate studies to be undertaken to the satisfaction of the applicable
railway authority, the Region, and the applicable area municipality.
The Region is also proposing, through PTMSA ROPA draft Policy 14.10.4, to
monitor policies, implementing by-laws, and projects within PMTSAs, in
consultation with the area municipalities, based on:
the amount, type and pace of development;
the mix and density of land uses in the area;
the re -use and demolition of existing buildings, including heritage buildings;
the amount and type of employment;
the overall population;
the unit count and mix of housing types;
the population to job ratio; and,
parking spaces, loading facilities, transit improvements and active
transportation infrastructure.
Staff request that the Region provide clarity on:
❑ The requirement for area municipalities to establish 'minimum job
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density, employment targets (Proposed PMTSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.2.17);
L The requirement for establishing minimum housing targets and what that
includes (Proposed PMTSA ROPA draft Policy 8A.2.17);
L Wording that states IM re -use and demolition of existing buildings, including
heritage buildings.❑Staff recommend revising this wording so that it is not
misinterpreted as promoting the demolition of heritage buildings, but more the
adaptive re -use of heritage buildings (Proposed PMTSA ROPA draft Policy
14.10.4); and,
L What would be involved in the municipal coordination of development
applications through Master Development Agreements, Cost-sharing
agreements or other measures to support the delivery of transit related
infrastructure, and for proposed development above a rail corridor (Proposed
PMTSA ROPA draft Policies 8A.2.18 1120).
The proposed PMTSA ROPA requires that policies be implemented at the local
level through Secondary Plans. The Town of Whitby currently has Secondary
Plans in place for Port Whitby and Lynde Shores, which overlap with the area for
the proposed Whitby GO PMTSA. Any Secondary Plans effected by the
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delineation of the PMTSA boundary can be updated to include policies that
implement the PMTSA ROPA. Staff will continue to seek clarity with the Region
on this matter.
Continue ODDortunity for Discussion and Refinement:
If the 5 HJLROYproposed PMTSA ROPA advances separately from the full
Envision Durham ROPA, per Regional Council direction, then there should be
continued opportunity for further consideration and potential refinement, through
other future components of Envision Durham.
Next Steps
The proposed PMTSA ROPA will be presented for adoption by Regional Council,
following the statutory consultation process. The PMTSA ROPA then requires
approval by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with the
Planning Act.
Concurrent and further to the PMTSA ROPA, the Region is in the process of
releasing four technical studies related to the Land Needs Assessment
component of Envision Durham. These technical studies include:
Region -Wide Growth Analysis - Presents region -wide population and
employment forecasts; various trends in demographics, housing, and built
form.
Housing Intensification Study - Evaluates the supply and demand for housing
within the Built-up Area. A key outcome of this report is a recommended
intensification target for the Region.
Employment Strategy - Assesses trends in employment and analyzes the
FXUkCV%AUH-RI W IMiJLRQV( P S(R-P ent Areas. Key outcomes include
recommendations on Employment Area conversion requests, a recommended
density target for Employment Areas, and recommendations on the supply of
designated Employment Areas to 2051.
Community Area Urban Land Needs Report - Evaluates the existing state,
current trends, and long-term development potential of Designated Greenfield
Areas. A key outcome includes a recommended density target for Designated
Greenfield Areas and recommendations on urban area land required to
accommodate residential units and population related jobs to 2051.
Staff will report back to Committee and Council regarding further considerations
IRL N�H[5 FUffZQW DQG_1 H G%tAssessment, and on the proposed full Envision
Durham ROPA as this information is made available by the Region.
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5. Financial Considerations:
Not applicable.
6. Communication and Public Engagement:
The Region has been undertaking a comprehensive community consultation
program integral to the MCR process, including a project website, social media
and surveys, Discussion Papers, and proposed policy directions for public and
stakeholder comment. The Region maintains a distribution list to provide ongoing
notification of the Envision Durham Project. No public engagement is required on
\NH17RZQVFEI-KDDD VW e.
7. Input from Departments/Sources:
Planning staff have worked with staff from Public Works (Transportation),
Strategic Initiatives (Economic Development,) and other relevant Departments to
analyze and provide comments on the 5 HJLRQV� XIII DP Municipal
Comprehensive Review process, including proposed PMTSA policies and
boundary delineations, and any future Envision Durham policy proposals.
Planning staff will continue to work with relevant departments regarding future
Envision Durham project components.
P a n n i n g staff a re LHSU+A-Q K3 RQAKHZ HJ LRQV� L D -O XCLFLSDDV-.i Rill F[fl LRXS
for the Municipal Comprehensive Review, and will continue discussions with
Regional staff, as well as staff in other Durham municipalities, as part of the
Envision Durham process.
8. Strategic Priorities:
The proposed comments on the MTSA policy directions and boundary
delineations align with Council Goals to remain the community of choice for
families and become the community of choice for seniors and job creators; and to
focus new growth around the principles of strong, walkable and complete
neighbourhoods that offer mobility choices.
By recommending a more comprehensive approach to assessing PMTSA
boundaries and policies, when the Region releases all information related to the
Envision Durham exercise and full draft ROPA, we will better align with the
7RZQ-LRISRID3GC[6WWLF3LF41NA9:be a high performing, innovative,
effective and efficient organization. We will also better align with Council Goals for
affordability and sustainability.
9. Attachments:
Attachment #1 ❑ Region of Durham Proposed Official Plan Amendment ❑ Policies
and Delineations for Protected Maior Transit Station Areas (File OPA 2021 - 003)
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TF 1.877-566.0005 1012 Dwight Beach Rd
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November 9, 2021
Via email. mbarnier(a-)-adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
Attention: Mike Barnier, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
2340 Egremont Drive
Strathroy, ON N7G 31-16
Dear Mr. Barnier:
RE: Correspondence — Resolution requesting Support for Federal and Provincial
Funding of Rural Infrastructure Projects
On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays, please be
advised that the above -noted correspondence was presented at the last regularly scheduled
meeting on November 9, 2021, and the following resolution was passed:
"Resolution #7(b)/11/09/21
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake
of Bays hereby receives the correspondence from Mike Barnier, Manager of
Legislative Services/Clerk for the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe and supports
their request for the Federal and Provincial Government to provide more funding
to rural municipalities to support infrastructure projects related to major bridge
and culvert replacements, dated September 13, 2021.
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario,
Provincial Minister of Finance, Federal Finance Minister, AMO, and all Ontario
municipalities.
Carried."
Sincerely,
Carrie ykes, Dipl. M.A., CMO, AOMC,
Director of Corporate Services/Clerk.
CS/cw
Copy to: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Provincial Minister of Finance
Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
All Ontario Municipalities
TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
2340 Egremont Drive, Strathroy, ON N7G 3H6
1 T: 519-247-3687 F: 519-247-3411
www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
October 8, 2021
Township of Scugog
181 Perry Street
PO Box 780
Port Perry, ON
L9L 1A7
ATTENTION: BECKY JAMIESON, DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES/MUNICIPAL CLERK
RE: SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION - FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL FUNDING OF RURAL
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, at the regular
meeting of October 4, 2021, supported and passed The Township of Scugog resolution
as follows.
THAT the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada be encouraged to
provide more funding to rural municipalities to support infrastructure projects
related to major bridge and culvert replacements.
CARRIED.
Kind regards,
Mike Barnier
Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
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LAKE
of BAYS
• • • MUSKOKA •
November 9, 2021
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Attention: Anita Dubeau, Chair, Board of Health
15 Sperling Drive
Barrie, ON L4M 61<9
Dear Ms. Dubeau:
T 705.635.2272
TF 1.877-566.0005
F 705.6352132
TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON POA 1H0
Via email. Christine. Miller(ab-smdhu.org
RE: Correspondence — Request for Additional COVID-19 Funding
On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays, please be
advised that the above -noted correspondence was presented at the last regularly scheduled
meeting on November 9, 2021, and the following resolution was passed:
"Resolution #7(c)/11/09/21
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake
of Bays hereby receives the correspondence from Anita Dubeau, Chair, Board
of Health, for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and supports their
request to Minister Christine Elliott for additional COVID-19 funding, dated
October 21, 2021;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Health and
Long -Term Care and to all Ontario municipalities.
Carried."
Sincerely,
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Carrie Sy es, Dipl. M.A., CMO, AOMC,
Director of Corporate Services/Clerk.
Cs/cw
Copy to: Hon. Christine Elliott, Minister of Health and Long -Term Care
All Ontario Municipalities
• simcoe
muskoka
DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
October 21, 2021
Honourable Christine Elliott
Ministry of Health
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2.13
Dear Minister Elliott:
On behalf of the Board of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), I commend the
strong progress being made in bringing COVID-19 under control through the public health measures and
the vaccination campaign directed by the provincial government of Ontario. We continue to work
collectively to complete the "final mile" of vaccination of the population while simultaneously
continuing all activities of COVID-19 surveillance and case management/contact tracing.
The COVID-19 work has required an unprecedented quantity of resources, particularly human resources.
Accordingly, boards of health have had to significantly augment their staffing specifically for the Mass
Immunization Clinics. Salaries and related expenses of this greatly enhanced workforce (including
transportation, supplies and equipment) have only been partially managed by the funding received from
the province on July 22, 2021. SMDHU only received 42% of its COVID-19 funding request and costs to
date have far exceeded that funding. To add to 2021 cash flow pressures, SMDHU would require the
hiring of nursing and administrative staff to implement the provincially mandated vaccine clinics for 5-
11 -year-olds in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka as well as implement the "booster" clinics for
specific populations. With no immediate COVID-19 funding, these pressures for the end of 2021
compound finance issues for SMDHU and will potentially impede our ability to finance the human
resources required.
The SMDHU Board of Health via management staff have been in active communication with Ministry of
Health staff specifically related to the one-time funding COVID-19 requests. Unfortunately, the Board of
Health experienced cash flow issues in July due to the lack of COVID-19 funding from the Ministry of
Health to the point, that the Board was forced to seek approval from its four obligated municipalities to
borrow from a bank up to $5M to cover salaries and expenses for COVID-19 activities. SMDHU also
sought and received from the Ministry of Health an advance in funding for the Ministry portion of the
cost -shared budget to ensure that payroll commitments and the payment of vaccination expenses could
be met. On October 20, 2021, the Board of Health approved a motion requesting that boards of health
immediately receive the COVID-19 Extraordinary Costs and COVID-19 Vaccine Extraordinary Costs
funding as articulated in SMDHU's Q2 financial statement and that the Ministry of Health commit in
writing to:
(1) extend COVID-19 funding in 2022;
(2) establish funding in 2022 for public health recovery activities; and,
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705-325-9565
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(3) increase provincial funding for public health base budgets proportional to the municipal levy
increase needed in 2022 to maintain capacity for public health program delivery.
The financial pressure from not having access to the required amount of COVID-19 funding from the
province, with the simultaneous requirement to respond to the pandemic through surveillance, case
and contact management, outbreak response, education and enforcement of the changing
requirements of the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, and the vaccination of
the population has placed the Board in a precarious financial situation. If there is not sufficient funding
from the province, there is also a sizeable risk that SMDHU will have a large year-end deficit moving into
2022 based on 2021 COVID-19 expenses that may require a large municipal levy increase to eliminate
the deficit and to address the response needs in 2022.
For these reasons the SMDHU Board of Health urges the provincial government to approve and
immediately flow the amount required by each health unit of one-time COVID-19 Extraordinary Costs
and COVID-19 Vaccine Program Extraordinary Costs.
Thank you for considering this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL Signed By:
Anita Dubeau
Chair, Board of Health
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cc: Ontario Boards of Health
MPPs of Simcoe Muskoka
City of Barrie Mayor and Council
City of Orillia Mayor and Council
The District Municipality of Muskoka District Chair and Council
County of Simcoe Warden and Council
Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health
Loretta Ryan, Executive Director, Association of Local Public Health Agencies
Graydon Smith, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
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Sac postal / P.O. Bag 125, Mattice, Ont. POL 1TO
(705) 364-6511 — Fax: (705) 3646431
RESOLUTION NO. 21-247
Moved by: Marc Dupuis
Seconded by: Steve Brousseau
WHEREAS the government of Ontario recently announced the continued postponement
of the province -wide assessment update for the 2022 and 2023 taxation years, and;
WHEREAS this means that property values will continue to be based on the
January 1, 2016 valuation date until at least 2024, and;
WHEREAS the Municipality of Mattice — Val Cote is aware of the important increase in
property values throughout the province and within its own jurisdiction and;
WHEREAS the continued postponement of property valuation translates into a significant
loss of taxation revenue for Municipalities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Municipality of Mattice —Val Cote
urges the government of Ontario to reconsider its decision and to direct MPAC to proceed
with a province -wide assessment update in order for Ontario Municipalities to be able to
collect property taxes based upon actual property values, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of
Ontario, to MPAC, to AMO, to all Ontario municipalities and to our federal and provincial
government representatives, Carol Hughes and Guy Bourgouin.
- CARRIED -
I, Guylaine Coulombe, CAO/Clerk of the Municipality of Mattice — Val Cote, do
hereby certify this to be a true and complete copy of Resolution 21-247, passed
by the Council of the Municipality of Mattice — Val Cote at its meeting held
the 8th day of November 2021.
DATED at Mattice, Ontario
This 10th day of November 2021
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Foster, Adrian
To:
Gallagher. June
Subject:
FW: ACTION open letter to OMERS from municipal elected officials
Date:
November 8, 2021 1:18:36 PM
From: Keyzers, Heather <hkeyzers@clarington.net>
Sent: November 5, 202111:55 AM
To: Foster, Adrian <mayorfoster@clarington.net>
Subject: ACTION open letter to OMERS from municipal elected officials
From: Laura McGrath <laura(@shiftaction.ca>
Sent: November 5, 202111:15 AM
To: Mayor Shared Mailbox <mayorPclarington.net>
Subject: invitation: open letter to OMERS from municipal elected officials
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Hello Mayor Foster,
I'm writing from Shift Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health (Shift), and
contacting you about the municipal employee pension plan, OMERS.
With the climate crisis front and centre for all municipalities, we invite you to add your
name to an open letter to OMERS asking that it align its investments with a
climate -safe future.
Just last month, Kingston City Council passed a motion directing AMO to press
OMERS on the issue of its investments in climate breakdown. Motions like this,
combined with recent major climate -related announcements from two of Canada's
biggest pension funds (CQPQ and Ontario Teachers'), are creating a huge
opportunity to get OMERS to move the dial.
We're planning to put the pressure on OMERS with an open letter from current and
former elected officials, coordinated by Shift. The letter asks for OMERS to align its
investments with a climate -safe future, and calls out OMERS for continuing to invest
in climate breakdown while municipalities are declaring climate emergencies, creating
climate action plans and pulling out all the stops to lower emissions and put mitigation
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strategies into place.
Would you help us get this open letter launched by being one of the first fifteen
signatories?
How to sign on:
• Review the letter here.
• Sign on here.
Let us know if you have any questions or comments, or if there's another councillor
you suggest we reach out to.
Please feel free to share this letter yourself with others who might sign on.
Best,
Laura
Laura McGrath (she her) I Pension Engagement Manager
Shift I Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health
ShiftAction.ca
647-862-7877
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an Ontario municipal worker who wants to protect their pension and the planet?
Invite them to our upcoming webinar:
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Enbridge Gas Inc. has applied for approval to change its natural gas
rates to recover the costs of five projects.
Learn more. Have your say.
Enbridge Gas Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board for approval to recover the
costs related to five projects under the OEB's Incremental Capital Module policy. If the
request is approved, a typical residential customer in the EGD Rate Zone and in the Union
Rate Zones (former customers of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Union Gas Limited,
respectively) would see the following changes:
Rate Zones
Residential Annual Bill Adjustment
Enbridge Gas Distribution
$1.11
Union South
$(0.06)
Union North
$0.55
Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected. It is important to review the
application carefully to determine whether you will be affected by the changes.
This application is the second phase of an earlier application (EB -2021-0147) in which
Enbridge Gas Inc. received approval to change rates on an interim basis effective January
1, 2022, based on an OEB-approved rate -setting framework that is tied to inflation and
other factors.
THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider the application filed by Enbridge
Gas Inc. We will question Enbridge Gas Inc. on the case. We will also hear questions and arguments from
individual customers and from groups that represent the customers of Enbridge Gas Inc. At the end of this
hearing, the OEB will decide whether to grant Enbridge Gas Inc.'s requests.
The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest.
Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy
services at a reasonable cost.
BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY
You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process.
x You can review Enbridge Gas Inc.'s application on the OEB's website now
x You can file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing
x You can become an intervenor. As an intervenor, you can ask questions about Enbridge Gas Inc.'s
application and make arguments on whether the OEB should approve Enbridge Gas Inc.'s
request. Apply by November 19, 2021 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not
receive any further notice of the proceeding
x At the end of the process, you can review the OEB's decision and its reasons on our website
LEARN MORE
Our file number for this case is EB -2021-0148. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how
to file a letter with your comments or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this
case, please select the file number EB -2021-0148 from the list on the OEB website: www.oeb.ca/notice.
You can also phone our Public Information Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions.
ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS
There are two types of OEB hearings — oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to
proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the
OEB to explain why by November 19, 2021.
PRIVACY
If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record
and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and email address will be
removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an
intervenor, all information will be public.
This rate hearing will be held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S. 0. 1998, c. 15,
Schedule B.
Ontario Commission
Energy de 1'energie
Board I de ('Ontario
Ontario
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Tab 2
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ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF the Ontario Energy Board
Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.15 (Sched. B);
AND IN THE MATTER OF an Application by
Enbridge Gas Inc., pursuant to section 36(1) of
the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, for an
order or orders approving or fixing just and
reasonable rates and other charges for the sale,
distribution, transmission and storage of gas as
of January 1, 2022.
APPLICATION
1. The Applicant, Enbridge Gas Inc. ("Enbridge Gas", or "EGI") is an Ontario
corporation with its head office in the City of Toronto. It carries on the business of
selling, distributing, transmitting, and storing natural gas within Ontario. Enbridge
Gas was formed effective January 1, 2019, upon the amalgamation of Enbridge
Gas Distribution Inc. ("EGD") and Union Gas Limited ("Union").
2. Enbridge Gas hereby applies to the Ontario Energy Board (the "OEB"), pursuant to
section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, as amended (the "Act") for
interim and final Orders approving or fixing just and reasonable rates for the sale,
distribution, transmission, and storage of gas commencing January 1, 2022.
Specifically, as set out herein, Enbridge Gas applies for approval of unit rates
related to its 2022 Incremental Capital Module ("ICM") requests.
3. On August 30, 2018, in the MAADs Decision', the OEB approved a rate setting
mechanism (Price Cap IR) for Enbridge Gas, which sets out a multi-year incentive
rate -setting mechanism ("IRM") for the calendar year term of 2019 to 2023 (the "five
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Page 2 of 6
year term" or the "deferred rebasing period"). The MAADs Decision confirmed that
during the five year term, distribution rates will be set separately for the EGD and
Union rate zones. The MAADs Decision also approved the specific treatment of
various elements in the IRM including the availability of an ICM during the five year
term.
4. The 2022 Rate Application is the fourth annual rate adjustment application under
the IRM approved in the MAADs Decision.
5. Similar to the approach directed by the OEB for the 2021 Rate application',
Enbridge Gas is filing each Phase ("Phase 1" and "Phase 2") of the 2022 Rate
application as a separate application.
6. On June 30, 2021, Enbridge Gas filed supporting evidence for "Phase 1" of its 2022
Rate Application (EB -2021-0147) to address the IRM related elements which
included the annual rate escalation, pass-through costs, capital pass-through
adjustment, Parkway Delivery Obligation rate adjustment and the assessment of
alternatives to eliminate or reduce PDO and/or PDCI. On September 29, 2021,
Enbridge Gas and all interested parties filed a Settlement Proposal that resolved all
matters in "Phase 1" of the 2022 Rate Application, and includes draft Interim Rate
Orders for updated 2022 rates to be effective January 1, 2022.
7. This Application (EB -2021-0148) is for Phase 2 of the 2022 Rate Application and
addresses matters related to 2022 ICM funding request. With this application,
Enbridge Gas is seeking OEB approval for ICM funding for five projects in 2022 —
the St Laurent Ottawa North Replacement (Phase 3) and NPS 20 Replacement
Cherry to Bathurst in the EGD rate zone, and the Dawn to Cuthbert Replacement
and Retrofits, the Byron Transmission Station and the Kirkland Lake Lateral
EB -2017-0306/0307.
2 EB -2020-0095, OEB letter, dated July 14, 2020.
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Exhibit A
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Replacement Projects in the Union rate zones. Collectively, these projects are
referred to as the "2022 ICM Projects".
8. The ICM evidence including the appendices are filed as Exhibit B, Tab 2,
Schedule 1.3
9. The St Laurent Ottawa North Replacement (Phase 3)4 and the NPS 20
Replacement Cherry to Bathurst5 projects in the EGD rate zone are subject to
Leave to Construct applications where the need for the projects is being addressed.
10. The Dawn to Cuthbert Replacement and Retrofits, the Byron Transmission Station
and the Kirkland Lake Lateral Replacement projects in the Union Rate Zones do not
require Leave to Construct approval. To support the need for these projects,
Enbridge Gas is providing the business case and Leave to Construct like evidence
for each of the projects. The business cases are filed as appendices to Exhibit B,
Tab 2, Schedule 2.
11. To support the 2022 ICM funding request6, Enbridge Gas is also filing an addendum
to the Asset Management Plan 2021-20257 for the ICM projects with this
Application. The addendum to the Asset Management is filed as Exhibit C, Tab 1,
Schedule 1.
12. Also, as per a commitment in the 2020 Phase 2 Rate Application$, Enbridge Gas is
filing a Progress Report on Implementation of ScottMadden Recommendations on
3 In order to maintain consistency with prior applications related to ICM requests during the five year term,
Enbridge Gas has labeled the ICM request evidence as Exhibit B-2-1 (meaning that there are no B-1-1
exhibits in this filing).
4 EB -2020-0293
5 EB -2020-0136
6 EB-2017-0306/EB-2017-0307, Decision and Order, August 30, 2018, pp.32-34.
In Phase 2 of the 2021 Rate application, Enbridge Gas filed an Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the
period 2021-2025 at Exhibit C, Tab 2, Schedule 1.
8 EB -2019-0194, Reply Argument of Enbridge Gas dated May 1, 2020, page 33; EB -2019-0194, Decision
and Order dated May 14, 2020, page 20.
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Unaccounted For Gas (UFG). This report is filed as Exhibit C, Tab 2, Schedule 1.
Enbridge Gas is not seeking any OEB relief in relation to this report.
APPROVAL REQUESTS
13. The specific approvals sought in this Application are as follows:
The requests for ICM funding for the 2022 ICM Projects, including the ICM
unit rates beginning in 2022 for the duration of the deferred rebasing period
to recover the total revenue requirement of the 2022 ICM Projects from
2022 to 2023;
x Final rates for the year commencing January 1, 2022, including the full -year
impact of all items included in the "Phase 1" of the 2022 Rate Application in
EB -2021-0147 and the ICM requests in this Application; and
The determination of all other issues that bear upon the OEB's approval or
fixing of just and reasonable rates for the sale, distribution, transmission,
and storage of gas by Enbridge Gas for the year commencing January 1,
2022.
14. Enbridge Gas further applies to the OEB pursuant to the provisions of the Act and
the OEB's Rules of Practice and Procedure for such final, interim or other Orders
and directions as may be appropriate in relation to the Application and the proper
conduct of this proceeding.
15. This Application is supported by written evidence and may be amended from time to
time as circumstances require.
16. The persons affected by this Application are the customers resident or located in
the municipalities, police villages and First Nations reserves served by Enbridge
Gas, together with those to whom Enbridge Gas sells gas, or on whose behalf
Enbridge Gas distributes, transmits or stores natural gas.
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Tab 2
Schedule 1
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Approval of the 2022 ICM funding set out in this Application will result in the
following bill impacts:
x The bill impact associated with the 2022 ICM funding request for a typical Rate
1 residential customer consuming 2,400 m3 annually in the EGD rate zone is
an increase of $1.11.
x The bill impact associated with the 2022 ICM funding request for a typical
Rate M1 residential customer consuming 2,200 m3 annually in the Union South
rate zone is a decrease of $0.06.
x The bill impact associated with the 2022 ICM funding request for a typical Rate
01 residential customer in the Union North rate zone consuming 2,200 m3
annually in the Union North rate zone is an increase of $0.55.
Enbridge Gas requests that all documents in relation to the Application and its
supporting evidence, including the responsive comments of any interested party,
be served on Enbridge Gas and its counsel as follows:
(a) The Applicant:
Regulatory Affairs
Enbridge Gas Inc.
Address for personal service: 500 Consumers Road
Toronto, ON M2J 1 P8
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 650
Scarborough, ON M1 K 5E3
Telephone: (416) 495-5499
Fax: (416) 495-6072
E -Mail: EGIReg ulatoryProceedings(a)-enbridge .com
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(b) The Applicant's counsel: David Stevens
Aird & Berlis LLP
Address for personal service Suite 1800, Box 754
and mailing address: Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2T9
Telephone: (416) 865-7783
Fax: (416) 865-1515
E -Mail: dstevens(a)_airdberlis.com
DATED: October 15, 2021, at Toronto, Ontario
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
Rakesh Torul
Technical Manager,
Regulatory Applications
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