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UD 1" III ! +i SD LR M IH L It 1aFH HGII NM 1111[11 DLF 1:1111 EILFIFI ❑❑ 3 LR L FID(X) HCHM R HU P H M ©NVFU H F ❑ RIJIH SR Chi FH ❑[ID❑ 0 L L W FR �O LFISD@7 I I DW LD G❑ R L LIM Rl1H❑ RP H 11 RU(1 HU R H L❑ 30 ❑10 DlF [ID❑®❑1111 ❑❑ 0 L FH® FR ❑ RM SR GH FH 3D HE If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564 The Regional Municipality of Durham Information Report From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Report: #2022 -INFO -29 Date: April 1, 2022 Subject: Regional Staff Comments on ERO Posting #019-4978: Draft Subwatershed Planning Guide Recommendation: Receive for information Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 On January 27, 2022, the province released Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) Posting #019-4978 for public consultation on a draft Subwatershed Planning Guide. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide and highlight Regional staff comments. 2. Background 2.1 The Provincial Policy Statement, Greenbelt Plan, Growth Plan, Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan all recognize or require watershed or subwatershed planning (or equivalent) to inform land use planning decisions. Many of the watershed plans in Durham were completed between 2010 and 2013 to satisfy this requirement and cover most of Durham's land area. 3 T Paae 2 of 6 2.2 In 2018, the province released draft Watershed Planning Guidance through ERO Posting #013-1817 and Regional Council provided comments on this document. In August 2021, notice was given that this draft Watershed Planning Guidance is still under active review with no indication of when it would be finalized. 2.3 Regional staff participated in a webinar on the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide released through ERO Posting #019-4978 on February 16, 2022. The webinar was hosted by the province. 2.4 The deadline for comments on the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide was March 13, 2022, representing a 45 -day commenting period. Given the short commenting period, it was not possible to deliver Council -endorsed comments to the province prior to their deadline. Therefore, Regional comments were provided to the province by way of a letter from the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development (see Attachment #1). The authority for the Commissioner to comment on behalf of the Region is provided under Delegation of Authority By-law 29-2020. Staff comments on the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide are consistent with Regional Council's position on the previous draft Watershed Planning Guidance from 2018. 3. Previous Reports and Decisions 3.1 The Region's comments on the province's draft Watershed Planning Guidance Document was provided through Report #2018 -COW -68. 4. Draft Subwatershed Planning Guide 4.1 The term "watershed" is defined in the Provincial Policy Statement "an area that is drained by a river and its tributaries" and is the ecological meaningful geographic scale for integrated and long-term planning. The term "subwatershed" is not specifically defined in the PPS. A subwatershed is smaller geographic unit of a broader watershed where water flows into a larger body of water. For example, East Duffins is a subwatershed of the larger Duff ins Creek watershed. There will be times when it is appropriate for municipalities to have a plan for the protection and enhancement the overall watershed, (e.g. the Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan), and there will be times when the appropriate level of study is a subwatershed. Often subwatershed planning is undertaken at the time of a Secondary Plan, to support future growth and develop a plan to allow for sustainable development, while ensuring maximum benefits to the natural environment. 3 T Paae 3 of 6 4.2 The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan has required watershed planning since 2002. The Growth Plan and Greenbelt Plan now require upper and single tier municipalities to ensure watershed planning is undertaken in partnership with conservation authorities, to support a comprehensive, integrated, and long-term approach to protecting, enhancing or restoring water quality and quantity within a watershed. 4.3 The province has developed a draft Subwatershed Planning Guide, to provide advice for implementing land use planning policies for subwatershed planning in coordination with planning for water, wastewater and storm water servicing, water resources, drinking water source protection and climate change resilience. 4.4 The draft Guide includes the following: a. An overview of subwatershed planning, including the policy context, purpose, benefits, key principles and process; b. A description of the relationship between watershed, subwatershed, land use, and infrastructure planning and specific conservation authority programs and services; C. Guidance on the preparation of subwatershed plans, including: x identifying existing conditions and undertaking initial impact assessments; x completing impact assessments and developing preferred land use scenarios; x developing implementation and management strategies; and d. Guidance on public engagement, including Indigenous partnerships. 5. Regional Comments on Draft Subwatershed Planning Guide 5.1 The following are staff's comments on the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide: a. Existing subwatershed planning guidance is almost 30 years old (1993). The update reflects current land use planning policies within Provincial Plans and provides a framework for subwatershed planning. However, the interchangeable use of terms, "watershed plan" and "subwatershed plan" is confusing. One reason may be that the PPS talks to "watershed planning" while the Growth Plan and Greenbelt Plan reference "subwatershed planning". While the context may be important for an appendix, the Guide should focus on best practices for subwatershed-level planning. 3 T Paae 4 of 6 b. As previously mentioned, in 2018 Regional Council provided comments on draft Watershed Planning Guidance, which has yet to be finalized. In staff's view, there is a need for both a broader watershed planning guidance document and the subwatershed planning guidance. Through staff's recent comments to the province, it was requested that the "parent" watershed planning guidance document also be finalized, in addition to the subwatershed planning guidance, with an explanation of how the watershed planning and subwatershed planning processes are intended to work together. C. More clarity is needed around the roles and responsibilities of CAs and their possible involvement in subwatershed studies. The Guide states that for conservation authorities to be involved in subwatershed planning, an MOU or agreement with the municipality is required and that "municipalities may decide to enter into agreements with conservation authorities, as appropriate, to undertake a role in the watershed or subwatershed planning." The Guide should acknowledge the importance of promoting partnerships between municipalities and conservation authorities, and that MOUs or service agreements under the implementation of the Conservation Authorities Act can be the vehicle to do so. d. The draft Subwatershed Planning Guide would benefit from examples of "best practice" subwatershed plans that have been completed across the province. e. In 2020, Regional Council declared a climate emergency and included demonstrating leadership in sustainability and addressing climate change as a priority within our Strategic Plan. The Region appreciates the inclusion of examples of how climate change can be considered in watershed and subwatershed planning. The province should recognize the additional financial requirements associated with these new considerations, and provide funding to assist municipalities in this regard. f. The Region recognizes the importance of meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities and has and will continue to work to build these relationships. Although the Region supports best practices on Indigenous engagement, embedding practices within a Subwatershed Planning Guide, in the absence of overall provincial guidance on Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement may be problematic. It is recommended that the expertise of the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs be leveraged and a comprehensive set of overarching Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement guidelines that apply more broadly across the province be developed. Considering capacity 3 Ti Paae 5 of 6 pressures, the province should also make funding available to assist Indigenous communities in participating in watershed and subwatershed planning processes. It is also recommended that the need for Indigenous engagement be emphasized in the Guide, and the process of engagement be placed in an Appendix. g. Section 2.1 of the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide states that a fundamental purpose of undertaking subwatershed planning can include, "developing a framework to inform land use planning and regulatory decisions and maximizes cost efficiencies to municipalities, agencies, development sector, taxpayers and landowners." The principles of watershed and subwatershed planning, as outlined within watershed and subwatershed planning guidance should continue to be "environment first". Introducing competing principles could detract from the true intent of watershed and subwatershed planning and its ultimate effectiveness as a planning tool. h. Section 3.0 of the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide notes that priority and timing for subwatershed plans should be determined well before development pressures are acute. Given that development pressures are already acute throughout the urban area and whitebelt, further clarity is suggested. Section 3.3.3 of the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide indicates that Phase 3 of the subwatershed plan should, "identify staging and sequencing of development of the subwatershed...". It is recommended that this approach be revisited as development staging is a matter for official plans and secondary plans. Including these principles within subwatershed plans would confuse their role with land use planning documents. 6. Relationship to Strategic Plan 6.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan: a. Priorities 1.3 and 1.4 under the goal of environmental sustainability; protect, preserve and restore the natural environment, including greenspaces, waterways, parks, trails and farmlands and demonstrate leadership in sustainability and climate change. 3 Ti Paae 6 of 6 7. Conclusion 7.1 Regional staff's comments on the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide, consistent with Regional Council's comments on a previous consultation related to watershed and subwatershed planning, were forwarded to the province to meet the commenting deadline of March 13, 2022. The province will be advised of any changes to the comments as a result of this report. 7.2 Staff will continue to monitor this matter and report back to Council as necessary following the release of the final Subwatershed Planning Guide and/or final Watershed Planning Guidance document. 7.3 A copy of this report will be forwarded to the conservation authorities and area municipalities for their information. 8. Attachments Attachment #1: Regional staff comments on ERO Posting #019-4978 — Draft Subwatershed Planning Guide. Respectfully submitted, Original signed by Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development 3 1] The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department Planning Division 605 Rossland Road East Level 4 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 Canada 60-011 i&VIN0",MI March 11, 2022 Jessica Isaac Environmental Policy Branch 40 St. Claire Avenue West 10th Floor Toronto, ON, M4V 1 M2 Dear Ms. Isaac: RE: Regional Staff Comments on ERO Posting #019-4978: Draft Subwatershed Planning Guide On January 27, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation 905-668-7711 and Parks (MECP) released ERO Posting #019-4978, seeking 1-800-372-1102 feedback on a draft Subwatershed Planning Guide. The draft Fax: 905-666-6208 Email: planning@durham.ca Guide seeks to address: durham.ca x guidance for integrating subwatershed planning into land use planning; Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning and x implementing provincial land use policy; and Economic Development x barriers to housing development. Durham Region works closely with our five conservation authority partners on the preparation of watershed and subwatershed plans. Many of the watershed plans in Durham were completed between 2010 and 2013 and cover most of Durham's land area. Regional staff have been very involved in past consultations on draft Watershed Planning Guidance. Regional staff also attended a provincial webinar on the Subwatershed Planning Guide on February 16, 2022. The following outlines Regional staff comments on the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide: 1. It is our understanding that the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide serves to update existing subwatershed planning guidance to reflect current land use planning policies under the Provincial Plans and provides a framework for subwatershed If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Planning Reception at 1-800-372- 1102, ext. 2551. 3 -F D7777D))) DURHAM REGION The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department Planning Division 605 Rossland Road East Level 4 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 Canada 60-011 i&VIN0",MI March 11, 2022 Jessica Isaac Environmental Policy Branch 40 St. Claire Avenue West 10th Floor Toronto, ON, M4V 1 M2 Dear Ms. Isaac: RE: Regional Staff Comments on ERO Posting #019-4978: Draft Subwatershed Planning Guide On January 27, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation 905-668-7711 and Parks (MECP) released ERO Posting #019-4978, seeking 1-800-372-1102 feedback on a draft Subwatershed Planning Guide. The draft Fax: 905-666-6208 Email: planning@durham.ca Guide seeks to address: durham.ca x guidance for integrating subwatershed planning into land use planning; Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning and x implementing provincial land use policy; and Economic Development x barriers to housing development. Durham Region works closely with our five conservation authority partners on the preparation of watershed and subwatershed plans. Many of the watershed plans in Durham were completed between 2010 and 2013 and cover most of Durham's land area. Regional staff have been very involved in past consultations on draft Watershed Planning Guidance. Regional staff also attended a provincial webinar on the Subwatershed Planning Guide on February 16, 2022. The following outlines Regional staff comments on the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide: 1. It is our understanding that the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide serves to update existing subwatershed planning guidance to reflect current land use planning policies under the Provincial Plans and provides a framework for subwatershed If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Planning Reception at 1-800-372- 1102, ext. 2551. 3 -F Page 2 of 4 planning. The Region welcomes this update, as existing subwatershed planning guidance is almost 30 years old. However, the interchangeable use of terms, "watershed plan" and "subwatershed plan" is confusing. One reason may be that the PPS talks to "watershed planning" while the Growth Plan and Greenbelt Plan reference "subwatershed planning." While the context may be important for an appendix, the Guide should focus on best practices for subwatershed-level planning. 2. In 2018, Regional Council provided comments on draft Watershed Planning Guidance, in response to ERO Posting #013-1817. In August 2021, notice was given that this draft Watershed Planning Guidance was still under active review. It is requested that municipalities, conservation authorities and other partners see the finalized Watershed Planning Guidance and be provided with an explanation of how the watershed planning and subwatershed planning processes are intended to work together. 3. More clarity is needed around the roles and responsibilities of CAs and their possible involvement in subwatershed studies. The Guide states that for conservation authorities to be involved in subwatershed planning, an MOU or agreement with the municipality is required and that "municipalities may decide to enter into agreements with conservation authorities, as appropriate, to undertake a role in the watershed or subwatershed planning." The Guide should acknowledge the importance of promoting partnerships between municipalities and conservation authorities, and that MOUs or service agreements under the implementation of the Conservation Authorities Act can be the vehicle to do so. 4. The Subwatershed Planning Guide would benefit from examples of "best practice" subwatershed plans that have been completed across the province. 5. In 2020, Regional Council declared a climate emergency and included demonstrating leadership in sustainability and addressing climate change as a priority within our Strategic Plan. The Region appreciates the inclusion of examples of how climate change can be considered in watershed and 3 EF1 Page 3 of 4 subwatershed planning. The province should recognize the additional financial requirements associated with these new considerations and provide funding to assist municipalities in this regard. 6. The Region recognizes the importance of meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities and has and will continue to work to build these relationships. The Region supports best practices in Indigenous engagement for watershed and subwatershed planning. However, embedding this section in the Subwatershed Planning Guide, in the absence of overall provincial guidance on Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement may be problematic. It is recommended that the need for Indigenous engagement be emphasized in the Guide, but the process of engagement be placed in an Appendix. It is also recommended that the expertise of the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs be leveraged and a comprehensive set of overarching Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement guidelines that apply more broadly across the province be developed. Considering capacity pressures, the province should also make funding available to assist Indigenous communities in participating in watershed and subwatershed planning processes. 7. Section 2.1 outlines that a fundamental purpose of undertaking subwatershed planning can include, "developing a framework to inform land use planning and regulatory decisions and maximizes cost efficiencies to municipalities, agencies, development sector, taxpayers and landowners." The principles of watershed and subwatershed planning, as outlined within watershed and subwatershed planning guidance should continue to be "environment first". Introducing competing principles could detract from the true intent of watershed and subwatershed planning and its ultimate effectiveness as a planning tool. 8. Section 3.0 notes that priority and timing for subwatershed plans should be determined well before development pressures are acute. This is challenging in the context of Durham, where development pressure is acute throughout the urban area and whitebelt. 3 TFI Page 4 of 4 9. Section 3.3.3 outlines that Phase 3 of the subwatershed plan should, "identify staging and sequencing of development of the subwatershed..." It is recommended that this approach be revisited as development staging is a matter for official plans and secondary plans. Including these principles within subwatershed plans would result in confusion because they are not land use planning documents. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the draft Subwatershed Planning Guide. Given the short commenting period, the comments contained herein are those of Regional staff. We will bring this letter to Regional Council's attention and if there are any changes as a result, will advise accordingly. Please direct any questions to Amanda Bathe at Amanda. Bathe(a-)_durham.ca. Regards, � W NO z �MR i for Brian Bridgeman, RPP, MCIP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development 3 F❑❑ / Town of �x By the Lake The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 premier(a)ontario.ca Sent by E -Mail March 30, 2022 TOWN OF AJAX 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax ON L1S 3S9 www.aiax.ca Re: Endorse No Urban Expansion for Community Area in Durham The following resolution was passed by Ajax Town Council at its meeting held on March 28, 2022: WHEREAS the Region of Durham is in the process of undertaking Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of the Regional Official Plan to accommodate a population of 1.3 million and 460,000 jobs by 2051; AND WHEREAS the Region is completing its MCR by looking at how and where our cities and towns may grow, how to use and protect our land and resources, what housing types and job opportunities are needed for our residents, and how people and goods will move across our region and beyond; AND WHEREAS the Region's Land Needs Scenarios Assessment Summary Report (released March 11) indicates that population growth can be accommodated in Durham with an intensification rate of 55% and a Greenfield area density of 64 people and jobs per hectare with 0 hectares of urbanization; AND WHEREAS scenarios that promote low density residential do not comply to the Growth Plan, 2020, and continue land consumptive sprawl that eliminates agricultural land, increases flooding, and impacts the natural environment; AND WHEREAS by increasing the intensification target and shifting the unit mix towards medium- and high-density dwellings, the total Community Area land needed to accommodate residential uses decreases from 5,400 hectares to a "no -urban -expansion" scenario to accommodate population growth; AND WHEREAS a "no -urban -expansion" scenario to accommodate population growth provides the necessary time to evaluate our evolving growth needs, as the official plan process calls for review and possible amendments every five years; AND WHEREAS by voting to grow within the existing urban footprint for residential uses, elected leaders end the threat to arable farmland, support local food production, combat 3 7F] climate change, protect natural heritage systems (rivers, wetlands, and agricultural lands), introduce new and balanced housing options, emphasize higher densities, and create more walkable, transit -friendly communities; AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax declared a climate emergency to acknowledge the impacts of climate change and reaffirm our commitment to mitigate and adapt to those impacts wherever possible, as have numerous others including but not limited to the Region of Durham, Town of Whitby, Municipality of Clarington, Brock Township, City of Toronto, City of Hamilton, and City of London; AND WHEREAS the Town continues to support responsible expansion and intensification of Employment Areas along major highways and abutting existing Employment Areas, to support job growth in Durham Region; AND WHEREAS municipalities including the City of Hamilton, City of Burlington, Town of Oakville, and Halton Region have endorsed "no -urban -expansion" scenarios as part of the MCR processes in their respective communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Ajax Council supports no urban expansion onto farmland for residential purposes in Durham Region's MCR process (up to 2051); 2. Ajax Council strongly recommends that the Carruthers Creek Headwaters be protected and not considered for urban expansion under Durham Region's MCR due to the ecological sensitivity of the area and significant flood and erosion risks posed to Ajax; 3. Ajax Council directs Planning & Development Services staff to prepare a report on the Region's Land Needs Scenarios Assessment Summary Report for the April 4, 2022 Community Affairs and Planning Committee with their professional recommendation; 4. Ajax Council directs Corporate Communications staff to promote the opportunity for the public to complete the Region's Alternative Land Needs Scenarios Survey by April 14, 2022; and 5. This motion be circulated to the Hon. Mark Holland, MP for Ajax, Ajax candidates running in the upcoming provincial election, all Durham area municipalities, Environmental Action Now Ajax -Pickering, Environmental Defence, Stop Sprawl Durham, Premier Doug Ford, Minister Steve Clark, Durham Environmental Advisory Committee, Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change Committee, Durham Food Policy Council, and Climate Justice Durham for their consideration and support. 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 3 F❑❑ Copy: Mayor S. Collier Regional Councillor J. Dies Hon. Mark Holland, MP for Ajax Patrice Barnes, Ontario Conservative Party Candidate Amber Bowen, Ontario Liberal Party Candidate Frank Lopez, The None of the Above Party Candidate All Durham Region municipalities Environmental Action Now Ajax -Pickering Environmental Defence Stop Sprawl Durham Minister Steve Clark Durham Environmental Advisory Committee Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change Committee Durham Food Policy Council Climate Justice Durham -F0Rf+RI-E 0 N 7 A R T O Community Services The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A OA6 Justin.trudeau arl. c.ca Honourable and Dear Sirs: Re: Climate Change Action Legislative Services March 29, 2022 File #120203 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 premierontario.ca Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 28, 2022 passed the following resolution: Whereas extreme weather events have become more frequent and intense with rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, food shortage and daily extinction of animal and plant species; and Whereas leading climate scientists have issued a "code red for humanity" warning that changes necessary to keep warming below 1.5 degrees celsius will be our last chance to avoid the most dangerous impact of climate chaos; and Whereas Climate Change is now an emergency; and Whereas Canada is the only G7 country whose emissions have increased since the Paris Agreement was signed; and Whereas the Government of Canada is working with the provinces and territories to implement the Pan -Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate which includes emissions reduction targets, investing in infrastructure, development of new Building Codes that increase building and infrastructure resiliency, addressing the effects of Climate Change on the health of Canadians; supporting regions that are vulnerable to Climate Change; and working to ensure the long-term health and resilience of our ecosystems and natural environment are protected; and Whereas the Government of Canada's plan falls short on timelines for effective changes; and Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 3 TF] Web -site: www.forterie.ca The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau The Honourable Doug Ford Page two Whereas Municipalities have the ability to influence change to 50 per cent of emissions within Canada; and Whereas the Town of Fort Erie has not incorporated Climate Change into its Official Plan; and Whereas Report No. CAO -17-2020 authored by Bev Bradnam, Manager, Strategic Initiatives was received at the Council -in -Committee Meeting held on October 5, 2020, for information purposes, regarding Climate Change contained action items; and Whereas the land within our community and its infrastructure is finite; Now therefore be it resolved, That: Council declares a Climate Change Emergency, and further That: The Town of Fort Erie take Climate Change Action and that staff be directed to provide a report to Council outlining the resources required to create and implement a Climate Change Adaptation Plan, including but not limited to human resources, policies and policy changes and financial resources; and further That: The Town of Fort Erie establish an Advisory Climate Change Adaptation Team and a Climate Change Plan that includes external and internal stakeholders including the Indigenous Community, business, service and manufacturing sectors and members of the community; and further That: The Town of Fort Erie join Brock University's "Niagara Adapts"; and further That: Climate Change be strongly considered as a main pillar in the 2022 - 2025 strategy plan; and further That: The Town of Fort Erie request staff to: 1. Submit a report to Council on the incorporation of new standards that will prevent clear cutting forests for new developments; 2. Consider broadening the scope of Building Codes to include the use of new, greener technologies, as opposed to fossil fuel systems; and 3. Review the ability to attract condominium and apartment builds in available open spaces, or the demolition of existing buildings in the Town's downtown and surrounding core areas.; and further .../3 3 TFI The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau The Honourable DOLlg Ford Page three That: The Town of Fort Erie send a letter to the Right Honourable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to tighten their timelines for Climate Change Plans to be reflective of the urgency it demands for immediate and meaningful action; and further That: A copy of this resolution be circulated to all Members of Parliament, all Members of Provincial Parliament and all Ontario Municipalities, and request that those municipalities that do not have plans in place to step up and put resolutions of their own in place to effect positive change and implement an affirmative Climate Change Action Plan. Research sources: 1. This Changes Everything written by Naomi Klein published in 2014 by Vintage Canada a division of Random House Canada 2. Climate Change written by Robert Henson, published in 2008 by Rough Guides Ltd 3. David Suzuki Foundation. Site: https.//davidsuzuki_orq/ 4. Government of Canada: Canada's Climate Plan. Site: https://www canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechar)ge/climate-plan.html Yours very truly, Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk cschofield�_ iorterie.ca CS:dlk T C.C. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven. Guilbeault@parl.gc.ca All Members of Parliament All Members of Provincial Parliament Ontario Municipalities 3 TF1 CAMBRIDGE CANADA PEOPLE -PLACE -PR05PERITY The Corporation of the City of Cambridge Corporate Services Department The City of Cambridge 50 Dickson Street, P.O. Box 669 Cambridge ON N1 R 5W8 Tel: (519) 740-4680 ext. 4585 mantond@cambridge.ca March 31, 2022 Re: Motion: Councillor Wolf re: Request to impose a moratorium on all new gravel applications, including expansions to existing licensed sites At the Special Council Meeting of March 22, 2022, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge passed the following Motion: WHEREAS Ontario currently has over 3600 licenses and 2500 permits held by Operators located throughout the Province that are able to meet the expected near term needs of Ontario's construction industry; AND WHEREAS in 2020 there was approximately 5,677,296 tonnes of aggregate extracted from properties located within the Township of North Dumfries; AND WHEREAS applications continue to be submitted without a definitive determination if there is a need for additional supply-, AND WHEREAS gravel pits and quarries can be destructive of natural environments and habitats when not properly planned and managed-, AND WHEREAS pits and quarries have negative social impacts on host and neighbouring communities like Cambridge in terms of noise, air pollution, and truck traffic; AND WHEREAS the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to combat climate change has brought awareness to the very high carbon footprint associated with the production of concrete and asphalt which are major end-users of aggregates; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to impose an immediate temporary moratorium on all new gravel applications, including expansions to existing licensed sites, pending a broad consultation process that would 50 Dickson Street CambJ�idge ON n N 1 R 5W8 P.O. Box 669 Phone 519-623-13'40 M` vww.cambridge.ca CAMBRIDGE CANADA PEOPLE -PLACE •PR05PERITY include First Nations, affected communities, independent experts and scientists, to chart a new path forward for the extraction and processing of aggregates in Southern Ontario which: i) Proposes criteria and processes for determining the need for new aggregate licences (including the expansion to existing licenses); ii) Recommends updated policies and restrictions for aggregate extraction below the water table to reflect current groundwater sciences; including quarterly water monitoring reports. iii) Assesses the cumulative impacts of aggregate operations in terms of off-site impacts to environmental systems; the groundwater regime and baseflow contributions to area watercourses, wetlands, etc; area habitat including corridors; traffic along haul routes; and, dust and noise emissions; iv) Develops new guidelines for reprocessing / recycling of concrete and asphalt products in order to ensure sustainable aggregate supplies; v) Recommends a fair levy for aggregate extraction that includes compensation for the full environmental and infrastructure maintenance costs to the local community of extraction and distribution of aggregate; vi) Provides greater weight to the input by local municipalities to lessen the social impacts from aggregate extraction and truck haul routes through their communities AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the leaders of all Provincial Parties, the Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources & Forestry, the MPPs of Waterloo Region, and, the Region of Waterloo. Should you have any questions related to the approved resolution, please contact me. Yours Truly, K)'1 0 kA- (_tA Danielle Manton City Clerk Cc: (via email) Hon. Premier Ford Association of Municipalities of Ontario City of Cambridge Council 50 Dickson Street CambJ�idge ON n N 1 R 5W8 P.O. Box 669 Phone 519-623-13'40 M` vww.cambridge.ca Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Office of the Deputy Minister 777 Bay Street, 17'h Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tel.: 416 585-7100 March 31, 2022 Good Afternoon, Ministere des Affaires Municipales et du Logement Bureau du sous-ministre 777, rue Bay, 17e etage Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tel.: 416 585-7100 Ontario Q On March 30, 2022, the government released its More Homes for Everyone Plan, that proposes targeted policies and initiatives for the immediate term to address market speculation, protect homebuyers and increase housing supply. ❑ EZ❑J HR B HCr/XI_H-M LV4HCJ RYH❑iP HIAY[SWiFD❑[EHIRX❑GiL7VW iA-iZ V❑ release here: Ontario is Making It Easier to Buy a Home I Ontario Newsroom. The More Homes for Everyone Plan is informed by a three-part consultation with industry, municipalities and the public. This includes the Rural Housing Roundtable and the first ever Ontario -Municipal Housing Summit, letters to all 444 municipalities asking for their feedback, and follow-up meetings with the leaders of municipal organizations. On behalf of the ministry, thank you for being part of our consultations and sharing your valuable input. The government also introduced Bill 109 - the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, and is seeking feedback on the changes proposed under the legislation and on other initiatives, through a series of housing related public consultations. This includes seeking input on how to support gentle density for multi -generational and missing middle housing, as well as addressing housing needs in rural and northern communities. These and other related consultations can be found through the Environmental Registry of Ontario and the Ontario Regulatory Registry. The government committed to prioritizing implementation of the Housing Affordability Task Force V recommendations over the next four years, with a housing supply action plan every year, starting in 2022-23. To facilitate this, the government plans to establish a Housing Supply Working Group, that would engage with municipal and federal governments, partner ministries, industry, and associations to monitor progress and support improvements to its annual housing supply action plans. Ontario looks forward to continued collaboration with municipalities to address the housing crisis and hear your ideas and advice on the More Homes for Everyone Plan. Sincerely, � . MR tiA.-s Kate Manson -Smith Deputy Minister C. Joshua Paul, Assistant Deputy Minister ❑ Housing Division Sean Fraser, Assistant Deputy Minister []Planning and Growth Division Caspar Hall, Assistant Deputy Migister]q:�ocal Government Division