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Box 10 Cannington, ON LOE 1E0 705-432-2355 Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Ontario Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries Hearst Block, 9th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2A1 Sent via email: Lisa.macleodco@pc.ola.org Re: Support Public Libraries - Equitable Access to Digital Content Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Brock adopted the following resolution at their meeting held on February 28, 2022 in support of the resolution adopted by the Brock Township Public Library Board, a copy of which is enclosed: Resolution C-2022-042 Moved: Councillor Schummer Seconded: Councillor Pettingill WHEREAS the Township of Brock recognizes the important role that libraries play in our community, and the literacy programs they provide are integral to developing proficient readers; and WHEREAS the Township of Brock recognizes that digital literacy programs run by libraries help ensure citizens can contribute to our digital world; and WHEREAS vulnerable demographic groups, including seniors, low income families, youth, and new Canadians rely on access to libraries as an important tool for their participation in the community; and WHEREAS purchasing models of eContent for public libraries are restrictive in comparison to physical item purchasing, prices for eContent are exponentially higher than physical materials, but lending models do not provide additional benefits in line with premium prices; and WHEREAS libraries must be in a position to offer eContent to their users as part of their service offering to their community, particularly given the rapid pace of digitization educational and cultural materials; and WHEREAS Brock Township Public Library is committed to providing barrier -free access to learning and leisure materials to Brock residents through means that meet their changing needs; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT Council supports Canadian libraries in their efforts to increase access to eContent for users; and If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Township at 705-432-2355. Page 2 of 2 THAT Council calls on the Provincial and Federal governments to investigate the barriers faced by libraries in acquiring eContent, and develop a solution that increases access and fair pricing for eContent; and THAT Council direct staff to forward this motion to the appropriate Provincial and Federal ministers, all Durham Region Library Boards, all Durham Region municipalities, and Durham Region. CARRIED Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Yours truly, THE TOWNSHIP OF BROCK Fernando Lamanna Clerk/Deputy CAO FL:dh Encl. Cc Jamie Schmale, MP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes -Brock -jam ie. schmale@parl. gc.ca Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes -Brock - laurie.scottco@pc.ola.org CEO, Francis Newman, Oshawa Public Library Board - opladmin@oshawalibrary.on.ca. CEO, Linda Kent, Clarington Public Library - Ikent@clarington-library.on.ca CEO, Rhonda Jessup, Whitby Public Library - admin@whitbylibrary.ca Chief Libarian, Sarah Vaisler, Ajax Public Library - Iibraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca, CEO, Jackie Flowers, Pickering Public Library - jackieflowers@pickeringlibrary.ca CEO, Amy Caughlin, Scugog Public Library - acaughlin@scugoglibrary.ca. CEO, Amanda Ferraro, Uxbridge Public Library - aferraro@uxbridge.ca Nicole Cooper, Clerk, Town of Ajax - clerks@ajax.ca June Gallagher, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington - clerks@clarington.net Mary Medeiros, Clerk, City of Oshawa - service@oshawa.ca Susan Cassel, Clerk, City of Pickering - clerks@pickering.ca Becky Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Scugog - mail@scugog.ca Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge dleroux@uxbridge.on.ca Chris Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby - clerks@whitby.ca Cheryl Bandel, Acting Clerk, Region of Durham - clerks@durham.ca z;rA� BROCK LIBRARIES February 18, 2022 Dear Township of Brock Council Members, The Brock Township Public Library Board respectfully asks for your support in the efforts of public libraries across the country to address the ongoing issues that restrict equitable access to digital content. On February 8, 2022, the Brock Library Board passed the following resolution: Resolution #2022-02-5 Moved by: Walter Schummer Seconded by: Alicia Hogan THAT the BTPL Board direct the Interim CEO to send a letter to Brock Township Council asking for their support in reducing the cost of eContent for public libraries by writing to Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture. In recognition of the ever increasing reliance on digital media as well as the library's responsibility to offer high quality materials in all formats required by our community, this advocacy campaign urges our government representatives to investigate and address fair and equitable availability and pricing of eContent. Canadian public libraries face an increasing struggle to offer digital publications due to the prohibitive costs and restrictive licensing models set out by multinational publishing companies. These companies continue to limit access to digital publications by restricting Canadian public libraries' access to a number of best-selling titles including some prominent Canadian and Indigenous works. Libraries lend digital materials just like physical books — on a one -license -to -one user basis. The pricing of these materials significantly challenges our purchasing budgets and precludes us from purchasing multiple digital copies resulting in extremely long wait lists for our library users. By way of example, Canadian author Louise Penny's book The Madness of Crowds is available to libraries for $14.15 as a soft cover, $50.00 as a hardcover and $32.00 in talking book CD format. A digital copy of this title in talking book format is $95.00 and ebook format is $75.00. Both of these digital versions are only available under a metered access model meaning the title can be checked out electronically 52 times or for 2 years — whichever happens first, at which point the licence expires. A paper edition in a public library setting would be expected to last more than 4 years at a substantially lower cost. These challenges greatly hamper the core mandate of public libraries to provide equitable access to information in all formats to all citizens. It is increasingly important for libraries to assist people with participating fully and meaningfully in our digital world. Additionally, for many who struggle with affordability, including seniors, lower income families, youth and new Canadians, public libraries provide access to information they may not otherwise be able to obtain. The Brock Township Public Library Board is asking municipal leaders, Members of Parliament and Federal Election 2023 candidates to recognize that libraries serve important demographic groups by providing access to materials that allow them to learn and grow, and to help us advocate for solutions to the barriers that Canadian libraries continue to face in accessing digital publications. We respectfully ask you to consider sending a letter to the Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries and copy other key provincial and federal ministers and candidates requesting active investigation of the barriers faced by public libraries in acquiring eContent and development of a solution that increases access and fair pricing. If you require any further information please contact me at 705-426-9283 ext. 25 or IorimitcheliPbrocklibraries.ca. Sincerely, Lori Mitchell Brock Township Public Library, Interim CEO / Town of �x By the Lake Hon. Lisa MacLeod Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Unit 222/3 2508 Greenbank Rd. Nepean, ON K2H 8X4 Lisa. macleodco(o-)-pc.ola.org Sent by E -Mail January 27, 2022 Re: Reducing Cost of eContent for Public Libraries TOWN OF AJAX 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax ON L1S 3S9 www.aiax.ca The following resolution was passed by Ajax Town Council at its meeting held January 24, 2022: WHEREAS the Town of Ajax recognizes the important role that libraries play in our community, and the literacy programs they provide are integral to developing proficient readers; WHEREAS the Town of Ajax recognizes that digital literacy programs run by libraries help ensure citizens can contribute to our digital world; WHEREAS vulnerable demographic groups, including seniors, low income families, youth, and new Canadians rely on access to libraries as an important tool for their participation in the community; AND WHEREAS purchasing models of eContent for public libraries are restrictive in comparison to physical item purchasing, prices for eContent are exponentially higher than physical materials, but lending models do not provide additional benefits in line with premium prices; AND WHEREAS libraries must be in a position to offer eContent to their users as part of their service offering to their community, particularly given the rapid pace of digitization of educational and cultural materials; AND WHEREAS Ajax Public Library is committed to providing barrier -free access to learning and leisure materials to Ajax residents through means that meet their changing needs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Ajax Council supports Canadian libraries in their efforts to increase access to eContent for users; 3 1] 2. Ajax Council calls on the provincial and federal governments to investigate the barriers faced by libraries in acquiring eContent, and develop a solution that increases access and fair pricing for eContent; and 3. This motion be sent to the appropriate provincial and federal ministers, and all Durham Region Library Boards. If you require further information please contact me at 905-619-2529 ext. 3342 or alexander.harras(a)aiax.ca. Sincerely, Alexander Harras Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk Copy: Regional Councillor S. Lee Mayor Collier Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance Hon. Mark Holland, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities Hon. Frangois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Hon. Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage The Canadian Urban Libraries Council Durham Region Public Libraries Federation of Ontario Public Libraries Ontario Library Services Ontario Library Association March 8, 2022 Prime Minister of Canada Hon. Justin Trudeau Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1 OA2 Premier of Ontario Hon. Doug Ford Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Honorable Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford: RE: Resolution Passed by Woolwich Township Council — Mental Health Supports This letter is to inform you that the Council of the Township of Woolwich endorsed the following resolution at their meeting held on March 7, 2022: WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Woolwich (the "Township") has been an annual funding partner of Woolwich Counselling Centre to support local mental health counselling; and WHEREAS Woolwich Counselling Centre is part of the broader Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region, a community-based partnership between six community counselling service providers within Waterloo Region; and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on individuals and families, both globally and locally, including immediate and ongoing mental health concerns; and WHEREAS the Township is aware that there has been an average 39% increase in total client referrals, which includes a 71% increase in child and youth referrals, for government funded programs in 2021 across member organizations of the Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region, which has led to difficulty for the member organizations to keep up with the demand in terms of bringing on new qualified staff to support the substantial increase in local client needs; and 3 T THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH BOX 1 24 CHURCH ST, ELMIRA, A, ONTARIO N313 2Z6 WOOLWICH TEL. 519-669-1647 / 1-877-969-0094 COUNCIL/CAO/CLERKS FAX 519-669-1820 TOWNSHIP PLANNINGILDING FAX FI ANCE/RECREATEON/FACILE TIE FFAX 519-669-9348519-669-4669 1966993489 March 8, 2022 Prime Minister of Canada Hon. Justin Trudeau Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1 OA2 Premier of Ontario Hon. Doug Ford Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Honorable Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford: RE: Resolution Passed by Woolwich Township Council — Mental Health Supports This letter is to inform you that the Council of the Township of Woolwich endorsed the following resolution at their meeting held on March 7, 2022: WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Woolwich (the "Township") has been an annual funding partner of Woolwich Counselling Centre to support local mental health counselling; and WHEREAS Woolwich Counselling Centre is part of the broader Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region, a community-based partnership between six community counselling service providers within Waterloo Region; and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on individuals and families, both globally and locally, including immediate and ongoing mental health concerns; and WHEREAS the Township is aware that there has been an average 39% increase in total client referrals, which includes a 71% increase in child and youth referrals, for government funded programs in 2021 across member organizations of the Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region, which has led to difficulty for the member organizations to keep up with the demand in terms of bringing on new qualified staff to support the substantial increase in local client needs; and 3 T N WHEREAS the Township believes local needs for mental health supports and difficulties in responding to this increased need is indicative of a broader issue across Ontario and is expected to continue in the future; and WHEREAS the current provincial funding model for mental health support is fragmented across several ministries and programs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Woolwich requests that the Government of Canada ensure appropriate and sustained funding is transferred to provinces for mental health purposes in their 2022 budget; and THAT the Council of the Township of Woolwich requests the Government of Ontario to provide stable, reliable and predictable funding for mental health organizations in their 2022 budget; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Federal Minister of Finance, the local Member of Parliament, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Finance, the local Member of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and other municipalities in Ontario. Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Smyth, by email at asmyth@woolwich.ca or by phone at 519-669-6004. Yours truly, Jeff Smith Municipal Clerk Corporate Services Township of Woolwich cc. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Tim Louis, MP Kitchener-Conestogo Federation of Canadian Municipalities Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario Minister of Finance Mike Harris, MPP Kitchener-Conestogo Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO) Municipalities in Ontario "Proudly remembering our past; Confidently embracing our future. " 3 ®❑ Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) Board of Management Meeting Minutes Tuesday February 8, 2022; 6:30pm Virtual Meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic In Attendance: Edgar Lucas, Chair Laura Holmes, Secretary Gerri Lucas, Treasurer Cathy Holmes Ron Hooper Bonnie Wrightman, CBOT representative Jessica Ward, Clarington Tourism Regrets: Justin Barry Erin Kemp Delegations Present: none 1. Presentation by Delegations The Chair recognized that no delegations were present. 2. Updates from Community Partners (a) Clarington Tourism Website, events calendar, and newsletter (300 subscribers) to share things happening in Clarington. Results of holiday campaign Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) CARRIED 4. Business Arisine from Previous Minutes none 5. Correspondence Correspondence was received from Legislative Services regarding Notice of Bylaw Adoption 2022-006 Moved by L. Holmes, seconded by G. Lucas THAT the correspondence be received for information. CARRIED February 2022 Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) A reminder message will be sent to businesses about BIA vouchers. (f) Website & Social Media February 2022 Orono Downtown Business Improvement Association Mintutes March 3, 2022 Meeting 8:30 am — Zoom link sent out/in-person at the Orono Times Present: In-person: Karen L, Gavin C, Julie C -O. Via Zoom: Frank M, Heather M, Perry K, Councillor Margaret Zwart Guest: Adam Jeronimo, CBOT Karen L began the meeting with executive elections for 2002 Chair — Gavin Cobb—nominated by Karen L—voted in unanimously Vice -Chair — Karen Lowery — nominated by Julie C -O - voted in unanimously Treasurer — Frank Maitland — nominated by Karen L - voted in unanimously Secretary — Heather Maitland — nominated by Julie C -O - voted in unanimously Scott Story — non-ODBIA member, Orono area business owner, member of the Orono Events Committee, nominated by Karen L - voted in unanimously Appointed Councillor — Margaret Zwart Bank Balance: $6,030.00 CBOT Update — Adam reported that there have been updates regarding the EV stations that he needs to follow-up with and will meet later with Gavin. Perry K — Orono Town Hall representative, reported that the Orono Town Hall AGM is scheduled for March 10 at 6:30 pm and is open to the public, they are planning a Drive-thru Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for this year, Clarington's Older Adults 55+ have been using the hall for recreation programs on Tuesday and they are working on a new website. Social Media — Gavin is getting a team together to look after the Orono BIA social media accounts and look after the website. Gavin provided an update from his meeting with Stephen Brake, public works Municipality of Clarington, regarding the items raised at the BIA meeting held on January 27th. Road Rationalization Main Street (Regional Road 17 from Winter Road to Taunton Road) has been identified as a Road Transfer Candidate. This section of roadway is being proposed as a Clarington responsibility while a section of Holt Road and Boundary Road will be uploaded to the Region. At this time, the Region's philosophy is to transfer the various roads in- kind without any type of funding. Any necessary improvements will be tied to milestones. As previously noted, Clarington may not want to accept Main Street in its existing condition given that Holt Road and Boundary Road are in much better shape thereby creating a possible funding inequality. The date of transfer currently being proposed by the Region of Durham is July 1st, 2022. Please note that the transfer will require approval by Regional and Clarington Councils. Crosswalk - Main Street at Centerview Street Regional staff have committed to completing a pedestrian count this Spring to assess pedestrian crossing volumes at and in the vicinity of Centerview Street to confirm if a pedestrian crossover or any other form of controlled crossing is warranted. The Region of Durham currently follows Ontario Traffic Manual Book 15 which states for a pedestrian crossover (PXO) warrant to be met, 100 or more adjusted (accounts for those pedestrians that are assisted) pedestrian crossings have to be recorded in an 8 hour period. Details of this study will be forthcoming. Alternatively you may wish to contact Amanda Spencer at the ROD at Amanda.Spencer@Durham.ca for updates. Digital Sign — Main Street 3 �❑ The installation of a digital sign on Main Street across from the cenotaph at Station Street is not supported by the Municipality of Clarington or the Region of Durham. The other location fronting the Orono Townhall at Park Street was also mentioned but there are a number of issues that will first need to be confirmed. These issues include sign ownership, media content, agreement from the Townhall Board, Right-of-way restrictions, clear zone requirements, sightlines, etc. Perhaps there are other locations that could also be considered. Having this type of sign under the control of the Municipality of Clarington would improve the chances of final approval. Parking - East end of Centerview Street The lands and the existing gravel parking lot at the east end of Centerview Street is owned by the Orono Agricultural Society. Any improvements to the parking lot surface, provision of lighting, installation of signage, etc. would require their agreement. An approved funding source to complete these upgrades will be required either through the BIA, the Orono Agricultural Society or Clarington Council. Orono Crown Lands — Parking/Signage The Orono Crown Lands are owned by the Provincial Government and maintained through the Ministry of Natural Resources. An Orono volunteer group does exist that has a agreement with the MNR for the provision of upgrades and maintenance. Similar to the above, any upgrades to the parking lot or signage would require consultation and approval by the MNR and the Volunteer Group. An approved funding source would also be necessary through the MNR, the Volunteer Group or Clarington Council. Rutherford Trail There are no current plans to upgrade the trail alignment to a paved surface or other. Vehicle parking on the trail entrance on Main Street, however, can be reviewed further in the Spring. Please contact me in early May, 2022, at which time I will ask that Clarington staff to contact the adjacent homeowner to discuss the on-going parking issues. If necessary, Public Works will consider options including the installation of bollards, decorative barrels or the planting of some cedar trees to delineate and protect the trail entrance. Orono BIA Big Box Fund - I was curious about the Fund so asked Finance to provide an update on the amount — see attached email — it is at a healthy $38,675.67. Summer Student Program — you have missed the window for the Federal Program for this year — but I have attached an email for information for next year + I have attached an email about the Durham co-op student program which you may be able to take advantage of. Next Meeting: TBA — Gavin is looking into possibly meeting at the town hall ODBIA Emails Gavin C—chair@odia.com Frank M—treasurer@odbia.com Heather M — secretary@odbia.com Meeting adjourned at 9:30 am 3 �❑ March 10, 2022 Municipalities of Ontario Re: Setbacks for industrial -scale wind turbines Wind Concerns Ontario has released its recommendations for setbacks between industrial -scale or grid - scale wind turbines and homes, and other buildings such as schools, long -term -care facilities, worker housing, etc. The recommendations were developed after a review of current municipal bylaws and Official Plans, a review of setbacks employed in other countries around the world, and information on complaints of noise and adverse health effects collected in Ontario. The setback recommended is 2 km between turbines and property lines. We believe this is a WIND CONCERNS ONTARIO 91047 -RPO SIGNATURE CTR KANATA ON K2T OA3 Community group coalition recommends 2-kilometer setback for Ontario wind turbines to protect health, safety March 8, 2022 OTTAWA--- Wind turbines built in Ontario to generate electricity from wind energy should have a setback of a minimum of two kilometers says Wind Concerns Ontario. 2 E)&UU11SLU1FVEU EUDNUIERUIWJ W 10 1H319E=EETfflM 1111P n' [Bi M0 metres; that is not adequate to protect health or safety, Wind Concerns Ontario says. The Ontario government currently has almost 7,000 formal Incident Reports documenting environmental noise pollution, dating from 2006 to the end of 2018, many of which also contain citizen complaints of adverse health effects.' Chi ❑ JJVnKLVAMSQDMU" ❑UR11S ERSO11D:HEE1HITP S()EIIIIIU 1111111-11 D" 1 FF1fl ECHRCAIL:72 �6LUIGUAV17 =JRP P Environmental Officers are just heartbreaking[] people cannot sleep for days on end. They often leave VEBURP EHWJ SRP EIPIMEP RTEF�M Environmental noise pollution is a known factor in adverse health effects including sleep disturbance, which over the long term, can lead to other health effects such as high blood pressure and other cardiac problems. The Ontario government pledged to monitor research around the world and revise regulations as required, but this has not occurred, Wind Concerns Ontario says. The Ontario government returned siting powers to municipalities when it amended the Planning Act in 2019, but it did not provide any guidance as to what new zoning by-laws could be. At present, many jurisdictions ❑ particularly those with a long history of using wind turbines ❑ are adopting greater setbacks for health and safety. In Bavaria, Germany, for example, setbacks from residences are 10 times the height of the turbine which is equivalent to more than 2,000 metres or 2 kilometres. In Spain, Sweden, Scotland and Poland, setbacks are between 1 and 2 kilometres. In its new zoning bylaw, the Ontario municipality of Dutton-Dunwich implemented a setback of 2,000 metres. Wind turbine noise is uniquely intrusive on the environment. U.S. acoustics professional Robert Rand ICIMES CCNEIRWLISR❑ ELIS.T = EIMIEFEULEP 2 VELARDaTMELIP L2 [OR FIFA)Ne 2 kilometres is a reasonable compromise to protect health. Given the evidence, wind power operators DJZDM7FF9SR1.IIBJ MM 11dM LR® EER= Wind turbine setbacks need to apply to all types of receptors including residential locations, both participant and non -participant, work locations, including farm locations, other employment locations, care facilities and schools. A recent review of turbine equipment failures conducted by a group of Ontario municipalities also highlighted the inadequacy of the current setback of blade length plus 50 metres from property lines. The failure incidents profiled show that a minimum setback from the property line of tower height plus blade length (at least 200 metres for equipment used currently) is needed to protect against complete tower collapse. Additional distances are needed to protect against ice throw and the scattering of debris that can extend as far as twice the height of a wind turbine tower. New setbacks also need to be applied to any repowering of existing turbines. The current practice of Cgrandfathering❑existing wind turbines is not appropriate in light of evidence. Wind Concerns Ontario is a coalition of community groups and individuals concerned about the negative impacts of industrial -scale or grid scale wind turbines (IWTs) on the environment, human health and the economy. contactnwindconcemsontario.ca Jane Wilson www.windconcemsontario.ca 2 Rand, Robert. 2019. Health Impacts of Industrial Wind Turbines. Presentation at Erie County Community College, September 10, 2019. 3 TF1 APPENDIX 1: CURRENT SETBACKS IN VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS EXAMPLES OF U.S. SETBACKS Setback (m) Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Miami Pratt Mason Caratunk Clifton 600 628 1,600 2,414 1,219 Nebraska Lancaster 1,600 N. Carolina Newport 1,524 Oregon Umatilla 3,219 Wyoming All Counties 1,100 *Note the setbacks to property lines, not the centre of houses as in Ontario 3 �� Property lines Property Lines Property Lines Residences Residences Property Lines Residences 5.5 X Height to Property Lines EXAMPLES OF EUROPEAN SETBACK DISTANCES Set -bac Austria 800 to 1,200 m Denmark 4 X total height