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File #: OPA 2019-006
Related File(s): ZBA 2019-0013
Subject Lands: 1785 Concession Road 7,
Municipality of Clarington
Date of Decision: June 29, 2022
Date of Notice: July 5, 2022
Last Date of Appeal: July 25, 2022
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Notice of Adoption
With Respect to Amendment #188 to the Durham Regional Official Plan
Section 17(23) of the Planning Act
Purpose and Effect of the Requested Official Plan Amendment
The purpose and effect of this Amendment is to permit the severance of a dwelling rendered
surplus as a result of the consolidation of partially owned non -abutting farm parcels, in the
Municipality of Clarington.
The Amendment and background materials are available for inspection at the Regional
Planning and Economic Development Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, 605
Rossland Road East, Fourth Floor, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, Ontario, Monday to Friday
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Related Planning Act Files
Related application is ZBA 2019-0013 is zoning by-law amendment to prohibit further
severances and construction of any new dwellings on the retained farm parcel.
Written and Oral Submissions
Public consultation on the application was undertaken in accordance with the requirements of
the Planning Act. The Region received did not receive any written and/or oral submissions on
the application. All submissions were given full consideration. Further details regarding how
the public input was considered is available in Commissioner's Report # 2022-P-15 and in
the Planning and Economic Development Committee minutes dated June 7, 2022.
Decision of Regional Council
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham adopted Amendment #188 to the
Durham Regional Official Plan by By-law # 37-2022, on June 29, 2022.
When and How to File a Notice of Appeal
The last day for filing a notice of appeal is July 25, 2022. Notice to appeal the decision to the
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal must:
1) be filed with the Regional Clerk at the following address:
Alexander Harras, Regional Clerk
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Corporate Services Department - Legislative Services Division
605 Rossland Road East, Level 1
P.O. Box 623
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
2) set out the reasons for the appeal, and the specific part of the proposed official plan or
plan amendment to which the appeal applies; and
3) be accompanied by the fee of $1,100 in the form of a certified cheque or money order
payable to the Minister of Finance, as required by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
This proposed Official Plan Amendment is exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing. The decision of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham is
final if a notice of appeal is not received on or before the last day for filing a notice of appeal.
Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal a decision of the municipality to
the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated
association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual
who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.
No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless,
before the plan was adopted, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public
meeting or written submissions to Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal,
there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
Regional Clerk
If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2097
Amendment #188 to the Regional Official Plan
Purpose and Effect: The purpose of this Amendment is to permit the severance of a
dwelling rendered surplus as a result of the consolidation of non -
abutting farm parcels on land designated "Countryside Area" and
"Prime Agriculture Areas", in the Municipality of Clarington.
Location: The subject site is located between Concession Roads 6 and 7 on
the east side of Vannest Road. The Parcel contains three
addresses, which are municipally known as 1785 Concession Road
7, 6115 and 6171 Vannest Road, Part of Lot 28, Concession 6, in
the Municipality of Clarington.
Basis: The subject site is proposed to be consolidated with the other non -
abutting farm parcels owned the applicant. The residential dwelling
on the subject lands is not required by, and is surplus to, the farm
operation. This amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy
Statement and conforms to the Durham Regional Official Plan, the
Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and
the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Amendment: The Durham Regional Official Plan is hereby amended by adding
the following policy exception to Section 9A.3.2:
"9A.3.2 ccc) A surplus dwelling is severed from a parcel identified
as Assessment No. 1817 0101 302 8900 located in
Part of Lot 28, Concession 6, Former Township of
Darlington, Municipality of Clarington, subject to the
inclusion of provisions in the zoning by-law to prohibit
further severances and the construction of any
dwelling on the retained farm parcel."
Implementation: The provisions set forth in the Durham Regional Official Plan
regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in regards to
this Amendment.
Interpretation: The provisions set out in the Durham Regional Official Plan
regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regards to this
Amendment.
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Don Beaton, BCom, M.P.A. B) That staff continue discussions with Toronto Global and other
Commissioner of Corporate member municipalities in pursuit of more satisfactory terms for
Services membership and corporate structure and if successful, return to
Committee and Council to recommend execution of a revised
funding agreement; and
C) That Report #2022 -EDT -8 be sent to Toronto Global; the other
funding member municipalities of Toronto Global; the Ontario
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade; the
Federal Government; and Durham's area municipalities."
Please find enclosed a copy of Report #2022 -EDT -8 for your information.
Alexander Harras,
Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk
AH/tf
c: Please see attached list
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2097.
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July 4, 2022
Mr. Stephen Lund
Chief Executive Officer
Toronto Global
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225 King Street West, Suite 901
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Toronto, ON M5V 3M2
Dear Mr. Lund:
The Regional
Municipality
of Durham
RE: Toronto Global Update and Membership Renewal Decision
(2022 -EDT -8), Our File: D02
Corporate Services
Department
Legislative Services
Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on June 29, 2022,
adopted the following recommendations of the Planning & Economic
605 Rossland Rd. E.
Level 1
Development Committee:
PO Box 623
Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
Canada
"A) That Durham Region advise Toronto Global that it does not accept
the new terms proposed by Toronto Global for membership and
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corporate structure as proposed in Toronto Global's "Draft Term
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Fax: 905-668-9963
Sheet" included as Attachment #1 to Report #2022 -EDT -8 of the
Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development;
durham.ca
Don Beaton, BCom, M.P.A. B) That staff continue discussions with Toronto Global and other
Commissioner of Corporate member municipalities in pursuit of more satisfactory terms for
Services membership and corporate structure and if successful, return to
Committee and Council to recommend execution of a revised
funding agreement; and
C) That Report #2022 -EDT -8 be sent to Toronto Global; the other
funding member municipalities of Toronto Global; the Ontario
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade; the
Federal Government; and Durham's area municipalities."
Please find enclosed a copy of Report #2022 -EDT -8 for your information.
Alexander Harras,
Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk
AH/tf
c: Please see attached list
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2097.
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c: Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade
Federal Government
City of Toronto
City of Brampton
City of Mississauga
Halton Region
York Region
N. Cooper, Clerk, Town of Ajax
F. Lamanna, Clerk, Township of Brock
J. Gallagher, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
M. Medeiros, Clerk, City of Oshawa
S. Cassel, Clerk, City of Pickering
B. Jamieson, Clerk, Township of Scugog
D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge
C. Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby
B. Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning and Economic
Development
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If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Report
To: Planning and Economic Development Committee
From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
Report: #2022 -EDT -8
Date: June 7, 2022
Subject:
Toronto Global Update and Membership Renewal Decision
Recommendation:
That the Planning and Economic Development Committee recommends to Regional
Council:
A) That Durham Region advise Toronto Global that it does not accept the new terms
proposed by Toronto Global for membership and corporate structure as proposed in
Toronto Global's "Draft Term Sheet" included as Attachment #1 to this report;
B) That staff continue discussions with Toronto Global and other member
municipalities in pursuit of more satisfactory terms for membership and corporate
structure and if successful, return to Committee and Council to recommend
execution of a revised funding agreement; and
C) That this report be sent to Toronto Global; the other funding member municipalities
of Toronto Global, the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation,
and Trade; the Federal Government; and Durham's area municipalities.
Report:
1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is to:
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a. Provide a status update on the Region's membership with Toronto Global
("TG");
b. Outline the newly -proposed governance model, membership terms, and other
details of TG's Draft Term Sheet (included as Attachment #1);
C. Provide an analysis of two options considered by staff;
d. Advise Committee that a delegation from TG will be appearing to request that
Durham Region join as members for a new term.
2. Background
2.1 Durham Region's strong growth and its location within Ontario and the Toronto
Region has resulted in high demand for industrial and commercial development. In
2020, commercial and industrial building activity reached $1 billion. 2021
investments include (but are not limited to) William F White's 90 -acre film backlot in
the City of Pickering, Greenwood Mushroom Farm expanding their greenhouse
operations by 100,000 square feet in Scugog, and Aosom Canada and GEODIS
locating in Oshawa. Ontario Power Generation's commitment to Durham with the
development of their new headquarters, as well as the first grid -tied Small Modular
Reactor (SMR), help make Durham the Clean Energy Capital of Canada.
2.2 Many of these recent investments by innovative companies are a result of Durham
Region's talent offering. Durham's skilled and talented workforce is a key selling
feature that contributes to investor decision making. Durham's top-ranked post-
secondary institutions are educating a talented workforce for the economy of the
future. Our innovation community made up of businesses, government
organizations, incubators, accelerators, start-up supports, research and
development facilities, and post -secondary infrastructure continues to grow. These
community assets provide the business community with the support needed to be
future -ready, innovative, and competitive.
2.3 Durham's Economic Development and Tourism team has an Investment Attraction
program that works nationally and internationally to promote the region for
investment. The strong value proposition for investment in Durham Region—our
booming growth, our in -demand location, our talented workforce, and our innovation
community—is compelling to national and international audiences.
2.4 For the prior six years, Durham has been a member of TG, a pan -regional Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) attraction organization representing its funding members
Halton, Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, York and Durham (collectively, the
"Toronto Region"). TG's mandate is to attract FDI to the Toronto Region.
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2.5 TG receives inbound investment leads and inquiries from Provincial and Federal
FDI agencies and economic officers in Canadian embassies and consulates
worldwide. TG's team of in-house advisors handle all aspects of investment
attraction including prospecting, sourcing of opportunities, investment sales and
client services.
2.6 The Region has executed two prior three-year funding agreements with TG, for the
periods of April 2016 to March 2019, and April 2019 to March 2022. The prior
funding agreement expired on March 31, 2022. The current Provincial funding
agreement is in force until June 2022 and the current Federal funding agreement is
in force until 2023. TG has started discussions with upper -tier government partners
to secure continued commitment for multi-year funding support.
2.7 While there is no longer a contractual agreement in force between the Region and
TG, TG has continued to operate business -as -usual while it has been developing
the new Draft Term Sheet.
3. Previous Reports and Decisions
3.1 #2019 -EDT -3: Toronto Global Effectiveness Evaluation and Funding Renewal
3.2 #2019 -EDT -18: Toronto Global Annual Report 2018/2019
3.3 #2021 -COW -1: Toronto Global Update and Annual Report 2019/2020
4. Toronto Global: Investment Results
4.1 TG has had a positive impact in attracting FDI into the Toronto Region; however, the
vast majority of successful business investments have been located in the City of
Toronto, and there has been limited FDI attracted to the surrounding municipalities
(the "905 members"), particularly to Durham Region.
4.2 TG notes that for the 2021/22 fiscal year, there were a total of 39 new investments
in the Toronto Region, representing 2,469 jobs expected to be created within the
first three years of operation. These investments represent a total capital
expenditure over three years of $638,512,750.
4.3 Below is a table displaying total number of investments secured by TG, jobs created
over three years, and capital expenditures (CapEx), from inception to March 2022,
by fiscal year-end.
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Period
Investment
Projects
Direct Jobs
Created
Total CapEx
2017/2018
27
1,199
$194.8M
2018/2019
33
2,299
$300.2M
2019/2020
49
2,441
$482.8M
2020/2021
22
1,287
$291 AM
2021/2022
39
2,469
$638.5M
Total
170
9,695
$1.913
4.4 Below is a summary table displaying total number of investments and jobs created,
from inception to March 2022, by investment location. (Jobs are expected to be
created within first three years of operations.)
Funding Member Municipality
Investment
Projects
Direct Jobs
Created
City of Toronto
136
6,172
City of Brampton
1
30
Durham Region
2
80
Halton Region
6
103
City of Mississauga
17
3,082
York Region
5
155
Remote
3
73
Total
170
9,695
4.5 Two investments were secured by TG in Durham Region, creating an estimated 80
jobs over three years. These results remain significantly below the expected results
for Durham. While Durham has contributed approximately 10.4% of the total
municipal funding (proportional to population), Durham has received only 0.8% of
the total jobs created.
4.6 Indirectly, Durham benefits from successful investments in neighbouring regions by
way of increased employment opportunities for Durham residents, and in some
cases a strengthening of the competitiveness of Durham's clusters and overall value
proposition. As COVID-19 has increased the amount of remote work, the impact of
the physical location of offices for FDI projects, particularly knowledge workers, is
uncertain.
4.7 In June 2019, Durham welcomed Servify to 1855 Accelerator, with initial staff of two
and a job creation projection of 20 FTEs over three years. In February 2022,
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Durham welcomed Excelencia to 1855 Accelerator with a job creation projection of
60 FTEs over three years.
5. Toronto Global Funding Renewal: Discussion
5.1 Durham staff continue to enjoy a strong, positive, and collaborative working
relationship with the Investment Attraction team at TG under the direction of the VP,
Investment Attraction. Durham and TG Investment Attraction staff support one -
another on significant investment prospects, and TG staff have made great efforts
over the prior two terms of membership to visit Durham Region and attend events
and familiarization tours. TG staff have taken a proactive approach to learn about
the Region's competitiveness attributes, assets, value proposition, and key priority
sectors for FDI.
5.2 In September 2020, Stephen Lund was named the new CEO of TG. On October 14,
2020, the Economic Development Directors of all 905 -area municipal funding
members co-operatively developed and delivered a joint submission to TG detailing
their feedback and recommendations regarding the proposed TG Business Plan.
Among the recommendations was to establish a firm target ratio of 50/50 for
investments to the 416 and 905 geographies respectively, and that equitable
geographic distribution of investments across all funding members should be a
priority. This request was not incorporated in TG's new draft business plan.
5.3 On April 29, 2021, the Economic Development Directors of all 905 -area municipal
funding members delivered a second joint submission to TG, with the same request,
but again the request was declined in a response received on May 4, 2021.
5.4 On January 11, 2022, the Regional Chairs and Mayors of Durham, York, Brampton,
and Mississauga delivered a third joint letter to TG restating the need for equitable
geographic targets and a governance model where 905 members have decision-
making authority over the business plan. Durham's Director of Economic
Development & Tourism, Durham's Chief Administrative Officer, and the Regional
Chair have met multiple times with TG's CEO and Board Chair to clearly state the
Region's requirements for membership renewal, without success.
5.5 On February 27, 2022, TG delivered a Draft Term Sheet for a new Governance and
Funding Model, attached as Attachment #1. Key changes to the proposed model
are illustrated in the table below.
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Item
Previous Structure
Proposed Draft Term Sheet
Agreement
3 years
3 years with renewal option for 2
Term
additional years
Membership
Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga,
No Change
Eligibility
Durham, Halton and York
Annual
Proportional by population size:
Flat fee:
Municipal
$926,384 for Toronto
$2,000,000 for Toronto,
Member Fee
$342,696 for York
$50,000 for 905 Municipalities
$236,792 for Mississauga
$214,735 for Durham
$173,887 for Brampton
$166,503 for Halton
Governance
Board of Directors with private
Single and expanded private -public
sector members
Board of Directors; 905 members
Mayors and Chairs Strategy
will collectively have one seat
Council where 905 members
Dissolution of the Mayors & Chairs
have a voting majority on matters
Strategy Council; loss of the 905 -
such as the Business Plan
member voting majority
Role of
EDO Management Council for
Joint Advisory Committee for two -
Municipal
two-way dialogue.
way dialogue including annual
Economic
Can make recommendations on
presentation to the board.
Development
Business Plan
No ability to influence Business
Staff
Plan, targets, and mandate.
FDI Services
End-to-end lead generation and
End-to-end lead generation and
FDI opportunity servicing
FDI opportunity servicing
Supply Chain Support Program
Supply Chain Support Program
(SCORE Program)
Invitation to member municipalities
collectively to join one investment
mission per year at their cost
Marketing
Marketing of the Toronto Region
Marketing of the Toronto Region
Services
1 to 2 major collaborative
1 major marketing initiative per
marketing initiatives each year
year for the 905 collectively
for a specific 905 municipality
Organizational
FDI team structured by target
FDI team structured by target
Structure
geography
geography
Creation of one new 905 -specific
staff position
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5.6 Both membership levels (i.e. City of Toronto level and the 905 Municipalities level)
would receive the same level of service delivery (e.g. lead generation, client
servicing, research and marketing, SCORE program), but the funding formula
recognizes that the benefits are expected to be considerably greater for the
Principal Contributor (i.e. the City of Toronto) than for the 905 Municipal
Collaborators.
5.7 The new Board of Directors will consist of an undisclosed number of private sector
representatives, two seats for the Principal Contributor, one seat for the Province,
one seat for the Federal government, and just one seat for the collective group of
905 Municipal Collaborators which would be a 905 Mayor or a Regional Chair.
5.8 Should Durham Region accept the new membership terms, staff acknowledge the
Region would continue to receive value for its annual membership fee, specifically in
the areas of global marketing and investment promotion, as well as research,
analytics, and business support services, the continued lack of priority and
commitment for achieving distribution of investments to all member geographies is a
primary concern.
5.9 The status of other TG funders and member municipalities is as follows:
a. TG has advised that the Draft Term Sheet is supported by the Provincial and
Federal funding partners.
b. The City of Toronto has approved proceeding with membership pursuant to the
new Draft Term Sheet, and to move forward with the Principal Contributor
annual fee of $2,000,000.
C. The Regions of York and Halton have approved proceeding with membership
pursuant to the new Draft Term Sheet and Municipal Collaborator annual fee
of $50,000 each.
d. The City of Mississauga will consider a staff recommendation at their June 1,
2022 meeting to enter into negotiations with Toronto Global and participating
municipalities, related to a new funding agreement, and if successful, report
back for authority to execute the agreement. Staff will be seeking greater
transparency, more equitable distribution of investment wins, and increased
influence within the new governance structure.
e. The City of Brampton has approved a motion to not accept the new terms
proposed by Toronto Global for membership and corporate structure, and that
staff continue discussions and negotiation with Toronto Global and other
member municipalities in pursuit of satisfactory terms for membership and
corporate structure and, if successful, return to Committee of Council.
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5.10 There are both advantages and disadvantages associated with accepting the Draft
Term Sheet from TG:
Advantages:
x The reduced annual fee of $50k improves the business case for
membership, delivering marginally positive value in the opinion of staff.
x Durham would continue to benefit from being part of the Toronto Regional
promotion internationally, and benefit from research, analytics, and support
upon request for investment leads that Durham is advancing themselves.
x Durham would continue to receive investment leads from TG.
x Durham would continue to have a `seat at the table' for Toronto Regional
economic development discussions, improving opportunities to participate
in joint projects with the Province and other Toronto Region municipalities.
x Durham's contribution can be leveraged to secure senior government
funding. In the prior term of membership, Durham's $214,735 was used by
TG to secure $468,854 of matched Provincial and Federal funds, creating a
total expected benefit to Durham of $683,589 in FDI services. These senior
government funds would be unavailable to Durham independently.
Disadvantages:
x Durham and other 905 members would lose the ability to affect
improvements to TG's geographic targets or the mandate to deliver
equitable value to 905 members.
x It is expected that there will be an increased focus on the City of Toronto,
due to the mandate, board structure, funding structure, and lack of
geographic targets. As a result, staff do not expect a material increase in
leads and investments for Durham through continued membership.
x Senior government investment attraction agencies such as Invest Ontario
and Invest in Canada may continue to prefer to speak directly to TG about
large investments, since the perception is that Durham is represented by
TG for FDI, despite having its own FDI program.
5.11 Discontinuation of membership may leave Durham with a reduced ability to secure
leads directly from the Provincial and Federal agencies, which historically have
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preferred to deal with TG on behalf of the Toronto Region. It would also leave
Durham without access to investment leads generated by TG.
5.12 Staff have considered the two options of: a) accepting TG's renewal terms; or b) not
accepting. If the Draft Term Sheet is not accepted, it is recommended that staff
continue discussions with TG and other member municipalities in pursuit of more
satisfactory terms for membership. If successful, staff would return to Committee
and Council to recommend execution of an improved funding agreement. Should
Council decide instead to accept the Draft Term Sheet, staff would work to finalize a
new funding agreement with a term of not more than three years and the right for
Durham to terminate without notice. In this case, the Regional Chair and Clerk
would need to be authorized to execute the new funding agreement, with other
terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
5.13 Staff support the concept of collaborative pan -regional investment attraction. In
principle, it can reduce conflicts or duplication of efforts, and capture economies of
scale. However, the 905 municipalities have made multiple unsuccessful attempts to
request equitable geographic investment targets, and without these, Durham's
expected level of investment is not expected to improve.
6. Durham's In -House Business Development & Investment Attraction Program
6.1 With rapidly accelerating technology, post -pandemic effects, and global competition
for talented workforce impacting the nature of work, Durham Region must maintain
efforts to remain globally and regionally competitive for jobs and economic
prosperity. With a strong and competitively -funded in-house Investment Attraction
Program, Durham will be able to attract leads and be considered among peers for
inbound investments.
6.2 Through the 2022 budget process, the annual membership fee of approximately
$215,000 that ordinarily would have gone to TG was placed in the Economic
Development & Tourism Division's budget. Staff will reallocate any uncommitted
portion of these funds to Region -led FDI investment attraction efforts.
7. Relationship to Strategic Plan
7.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic goals and priorities in the
Durham Region Strategic Plan:
a. 3.1 Position Durham Region as the location of choice for business
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b. 3.2 Leverage Durham's prime geography, social infrastructure and strong
partnerships to foster economic growth; and
C. 3.4 Capitalize on Durham's strengths in key economic sectors to attract high
quality jobs
8. Conclusion
8.1 TG has proposed a new corporate governance structure and membership terms
(see Attachment #1 — Draft Term Sheet). Durham's annual fee would be reduced
from $214,735 to $50,000, and Durham would receive similar services as compared
to the prior structure. However, a request by Durham and other 905 members for
firm targets for equitable geographic distribution investment has been rejected.
8.2 There are advantages and disadvantages to membership under the proposed
terms. For a reduced fee, Durham would be part of an FDI group with others in the
GTA and would benefit from continued inclusion in international investment
promotion and receive lead servicing support. However, with the loss of a voting
majority by the 905 municipalities and no firm targets for geographic distribution of
investment, now is an opportune time for Durham to chart a new course and take
control of its FDI activities.
8.3 Staff support the concept of collaborative pan -regional investment attraction and in
collaboration with other 905 municipalities, have made many attempts to establish
equitable geographic targets; however, these attempts have been unsuccessful.
Because the expected level of investment and job delivery from TG is not expected
to improve, the Economic Development & Tourism Division will grow its capabilities
internally so that it has the in-house resources and capacity to compete for and win
new investment.
9. Attachments
Attachment #1 Toronto Global Membership Benefits & Services Term Sheet
(Draft)
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Respectfully submitted,
Original signed by
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development
Recommended for Presentation to Committee
Original signed by
Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair
Chief Administrative Officer
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TORONTO GLOBAL
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS & SERVICES
TERM SHEET (DRAFT)
This Term Sheet (Draft) has been prepared to describe, at a high-level, the proposed benefits
and services that Toronto Global (the Organization) will provide to member municipalities under
a refreshed funding and governance model. This Term Sheet (Draft) is designed to initiate
discussion with- and feedback from- prospective members for the purposes of finalizing a
definitive Municipal Membership Agreement.
Definitive Agreement: The parties intend to execute a definitive Municipal Membership
Agreement embodying the agreed terms that are the result of the discussion and feedback
process. The parties shall use their reasonable best efforts to execute the definitive Municipal
Membership Agreement in an expedient fashion.
Organization Mandate: Toronto Global is the Investment Promotion Agency for the Toronto
Region, responsible for international marketing, lead generation and end-to-end investment
opportunity servicing. The primary objective of the organization is to work with foreign investor
clients to assist in the establishment of new business operations in the Toronto Region. The
organization undertakes this mandate in collaboration with our Municipal Members from across
the region.
Organization Name: To clarify that Toronto Global represents the entire Toronto Region as a
regional Investment Promotion Agency, the organization proposes to replace the existing
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Municipal Membership Eligibility: Membership in Toronto Global will be offered to existing
municipal funders; namely: The City of Toronto, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga,
and the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton and York.
Membership Types and Fees: Eligible municipalities can select from two membership types
with corresponding annual fees. The two membership types differ only in terms of seats on the
Board of Directors as further described LQ1� 11- ❑RDIGIRII[[] below. All members
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Membership Type
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
2026-27
Principal Contributor
$2,000,000
$2,000,000*
$2,000,000*
$2,000,000*
$2,000,000*
Municipal
Collaborator
$50,000
$50,000*
$50,000*
$50,000*
$50,000*
* Membership fees subject to increase annually at rate of inflation. Additionally, any proposed increase to
annual municipal membership fees would be supported by a corresponding business plan to clearly
articulate the additional service members would receive from Toronto Global in exchange.
Note: No private sector funding is proposed at this time.
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The City of Toronto: The City of Toronto has confirmed their commitment to joining Toronto
Global as a Principal Contributor for a minimum of three (3) years and up to five (5) years at an
annual membership fee of not less than $2,000,0000 beginning in 2022-23 and subject to the
❑LWR I:R /[FDCGJHWry approval process in subsequent years. Further, as part of the
annual budgetary process, the City of Toronto will consider an increase to the Principal
Contributor fees in each subsequent year as proposed by Toronto Global and supported by a
corresponding business plan.
Board of Directors: The new proposed Board of Directors will be expanded in size to include
both private and public sector representation, offering seats to Municipal Members (as further
described) and other funding partners, thus eliminating the existing 0 DFF<EVLDQGEKDLV
Strategy Council.
+ A Principal Contributor will be provided with two (2) permanent seats on the Board of
Directors for the duration of the term of the definitive Municipal Membership Agreement.
One seat is reserved for the Mayor or Chair (as relevant). The second seat is reserved
for a private citizen appointee.
+ Collectively, Municipal Collaborators will be provided with one (1) permanent seat on
the Board of Directors. Each Municipal Collaborator will be eligible for the seat on a bi-
annual rotating basis selected by the Municipal Collaborators every two years. The seat
is reserved for the Mayor or Chair of the selected Municipal Collaborator.
+ Provincial and Federal Funding Partners will also each be offered one (1) permanent
seat on the Board of Directors.
+ The remaining board seats will be comprised of Private Sector representatives selected
with consideration given to achieving a balance of regional representation, relevant
expertise, and diversity.
Joint Advisory Committee: The (relevant) economic development officers of all Municipal
Members together with (relevant) Toronto Global staff will form a Joint Advisory Committee for
the collaboration and coordination of investment attraction to the Toronto Region. It will be co-
chaired by a (reONDCV[P HP EH::R zR:RCW OEDC A+X1&1' l:0 DCDJ HP HC WHDP DQGD❑
Municipal Member representative that is selected by the Municipal Members for a two-year
term. The Joint Advisory Committee will replace the existing EDO Management Council.
The Joint Advisory Committee will provide a forum for open, frank, honest and forward-looking
two-way dialogue, coordination, productive interaction, and shared purpose among the Member
Municipalities and the organization. The committee will undertake an Annual Planning
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will create relevant working groups as determined necessary by the committee to coordinate
planning of collaborative initiatives or to discuss other relevant matters as agreed. The Co -
Chairs will also provide an annual presentation to the Board of Directors on the activities and
progress of the Joint Advisory Committee.
Services Provided: Toronto Global will undertake or provide the following activities and
services for the benefit of all Municipal Members.
Service/Activity
Description
Regional Knowledge and
Collaboration
Toronto Global will create one (1) new Regional
Specialist/Coordinator position focused on coordinating
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and delivering the services further outlined in this table to
enhance and streamline current regionally focused activities
and engagement
While the Organization is open to feedback to ensure this role
will provide value to Municipal Members, the overall objective
of this position is to dedicate resources designed to further
support efforts (1) to embed strong regional expertise within
Toronto Global to better support and strengthen the regional
value proposition and marketing efforts and (2) to align the
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market business development teams with the strengths and
objectives of Municipal Members.
To accelerate embedding regional knowledge within Toronto
Global and strengthen collaboration efforts, it is proposed that
the Regional Specialist position could be filled through a
secondment from a Member Municipality on an annually
rotating basis.
Marketing
Toronto Global will undertake at least one major regional
marketing initiative per year put forward by the Joint
Advisory Committee (subject to budget constraints and
operational alignment). The agreed collaborative project will
be identified and resourced in the QCKM
Business Plan and be included in ❑R '`I OED(V annual
CECI application.
All members will continue to benefit from the range of
ongoing marketing activities conducted by Toronto Global,
including:
+ Always-in-Market Pay per Click Campaign marketing the
Toronto Region
+ Client announcements
+ Social media presence
+ Website and search engine optimization
+ Weekly news monitor
+ Completion of the 905 regional campaign series currently
in-progress with campaigns tailored to remaining 905
municipalities
Lead Generation and
Supported by the Regional Specialist, Toronto Global will
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undertake customized lead generation initiatives for
Municipal Members aligned to their economic development
priorities.
Toronto Global will undertake one collective international
mission together with all Municipal Members each year
(subject to budget constraints and operational alignment).
The destination and focus of the mission will be
recommended by the Joint Advisory Committee and identified
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The Organization will be responsible for coordinating travel
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Annual Planning Workshop: Toronto Global operates on an April 1 ❑ March 31 fiscal
calendar. Annual planning will commence in the Fall of each year with a Joint Advisory
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logistics, developing a mission schedule and securing one-
on-one pre -qualified investor meetings for each participating
Municipal Member. Each participating Member Municipality
will be responsible for covering their own travel related costs.
Toronto Global will provide end-to-end servicing of
qualified investment opportunities sourced by the
Organization.
Toronto will provide proposal development and other
reasonable supporting services for Municipal Member
sourced investment opportunities as requested by Municipal
Members.
Toronto Global will maintain and annually update a service
provider list organized by type of service and location of
service provision (which will be reviewed annually by the Joint
Advisory Committee).
Research
Toronto Global will undertake at least one major regional
research initiative per year put forward by the Joint
Advisory Committee (subject to budget constraints and
operational alignment). The agreed collaborative project will
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Business Plan and be included in -R OEDCVannual
CECI application.
Toronto Global will continue development and maintenance
of a content library system containing regional value
proposition material.
Toronto Global will continue development, maintenance and
management of research tools and databases to support
investment attraction efforts and ad hoc Municipal Member
research and information requests
Supply Chain Support
Toronto Global will offer the following Supply Chain services
to Member Municipalities for at least the duration of Toronto
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March 31, 2023:
+ Regional supply chain mapping and gap analysis
for Life Sciences, Food and Beverage and Advanced
Manufacturing
+ Supply chain sector expertise for Life Sciences,
Food and Beverage and Advanced Manufacturing
+ Access to an allotted number of professional
consulting hours to address local or company
specific supply chain issues
Annual Planning Workshop: Toronto Global operates on an April 1 ❑ March 31 fiscal
calendar. Annual planning will commence in the Fall of each year with a Joint Advisory
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Committee Planning Workshop to identify and recommend collaborative and regionally focused
research and marketing initiatives, joint missions and other potential lead generation projects for
the year ahead so that they can be put forward for potential reimbursement of up to fifty (50)
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Investments (CECT) Program.
Annual Report: Toronto Global will (continue to) produce a comprehensive annual report that
includes a breakdown of activities/services and results for each municipal member.
Fee for Service: Should Municipal Members request services beyond M[DJ [ ❑HYIFHV❑
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sufficient resources.
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The Corporation of the
MUNICIPALITY OF TWEED
255 Metcalf St., Postal Bag 729 �yN `_' Y of Email: info a tweed.ca
'tweed, ON KOK DO �tiG z Website: www.tweed.ca
Tel;: (6.13) 478-2535 �' facebook,cpm/tweedontario
Fax: (613) 478-6457 v
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July 4, 2022
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
1 Stone Road West
Guelph, ON NIG 4Y2
Dear Minister:
Re: Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
We are writing to you today on behalf of our municipalityregarding the .administration
fees related to wildlife damage claims. This program is necessary to protect our farm
producers from the devastating losses incurred when they lose livestock to,prpdators.
At the June 28, 2022 Regular Council Meeting the attached Resolution was passed.
by Council.
Our Council's concern is the administration fee paid to municipalities to administer
,the program on the Ministry's behalf which was recently increased from $30.00 per
claim to $50.00.per claim.
We have recently contracted for a new Livestock Investigator resulting in the
following.costs directly related to wildlife claims:
Hourly Rate: $25:00/hour
Mileage Rate:.5alkm
On the most recent invoice for this service'there.were three wildlife claims with costs
as follows:
1. ` April 28, 2022 --3 hours +.mileage - $95.00
2. May 5, 2022— 2.5 hours + mileage _ $75.00
3. May 8, 2022-'3.5.hours + mileage = $120.00
There is also time spent bymunicipal staff in preparing the wildlife claims; for
submission and monitoring the,claims for payment to the livestock owner,
This results in a loss: on each wildlife claim for our taxpayers to'bear to be able to
provide this necessary service to our farm producers:
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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
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July 4, 2022
We respectfully request that the Ministry consider increasing the administration fee
on wildlife claims to help offset the increasing costs associated with Livestock
Investigation.
We look forward to hearing from you about this matter at your earliest convenience.
Yours truly,
Glortybone, CPA, CA
CAO/Treasurer
Encl.
cc. Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Ontario Municipalities
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aesolution No.
Title:
Date:
Menlcipality of Treed Council Meeting
Council Meeting
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Moved by Brian Treanor
Seconded by Jacob Palmateer
WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs administers the Ontario Wildlife
Damage Compensation Program to provide compensation to farm producers for livestock Killed by
wildlife;
AND WHEREAS Ontario Municipalities administer the Program on behalf of OMAFRA by appointing a
Livestock Investigator and staff to work on wildlife damage claims;
AND WHEREAS the costs associated with wildlife damage claims typically exceed the administration
fee of $50.00 per claim as provided to the Municipality by OMAFRA;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Tweed request the
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to review the administration fee provided to
Municipalities for the administration of the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program:
AND FURTHER, that this Resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario {AMO}
and all Ontario Municipalities for their consideration and support.
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Mayor
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Jamie Eckenswiller, Deputy Clerk
City of Owen Sound
808 2nd Ave East
Owen Sound ON N4K 21-14
July 6, 2022
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Honourable Steve Clark
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
17t" Floor, 777 Bay St.
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
Via Email
Dear Minister Clark:
Telephone: (519) 376-4440 ext. 1235
Facsimile: (519) 371-0511
E-mail: jeckenswiller@owensound.ca
Website: www.owensound.ca
Re: Removal of Municipal Councillors Under Prescribed Circumstances
City Council, at its meeting held on May 30, 2022, considered the above -noted
matter and passed Resolution No. R-220530-013 as follows:
"WHEREAS across municipal councils in Ontario there have been appalling
instances of misogyny and hatred; and
WHEREAS the powers of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner do not
include the ability to recommend expulsion of councillors;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct staff to send a
letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with copies being
sent to the federal government, provincial government, Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all Ontario municipalities, requesting
that the Ministry:
1. Study the merits of allowing the recall of municipal councillors
under carefully prescribed circumstances, including displays of
hatred, misogyny and all forms of discrimination; and
2. Facilitate strengthened and ongoing orientation and training
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If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
J mie Eckenswiller, AMP (he/him)
'Deputy Clerk
City of Owen Sound
cc. Government of Canada
Government of Ontario
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
All Ontario Municipalities
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