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Date: October 6, 2023
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Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)
October 6, 2023
Pages
1. Region of Durham Correspondence
1.1 Notice of Intersection Closure - Bowmanville Avenue and Regional Road 3
3/Concession Road 8 - September 26, 2023
2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence
2.1 City of Pickering - Request to Abandon Greenbelt Development - 5
October 4, 2023
3. Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 City of Hamilton - Support of Basic Income - September 19, 2023 8
3.2 Town of Aurora - Aurora Council Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers in 14
Aurora - September 28, 2023
3.3 Town of Wasaga Beach - Illegal Car Rally - Provincial Task Force - 18
September 28, 2023
4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
4.1 Kawartha Region Conservation Authority - Transition Plan: Progress #6 - 20
September 30, 2023
4.2 Minutes from the Ganaraska Region Conversation Authority dated 25
September 21, 2023
5. Miscellaneous Correspondence
5.1 Correspondence from Ron Hooper, Concerts in the Park Committee, 29
Regarding the Request for New Barrier -Free Washroom Doors and
Bulletin Board at Rotary Park
5.2 Hydro One - Outage Notice - October 4, 2023
30
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Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) and Regional Road
3/Concession Road 8 in the Municipality of Clarington
Notice of Intersection Closure
Works Department September 26, 2023 Public Notice 7
The Regional Municipality of Durham has begun construction for a roundabout at the Bowmanville
Avenue (Regional Road 57) and Regional Road 3/Concession Road 8 intersection, in the Municipality
of Clarington. The limits of the work include Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) from 300
metres north to 270 metres south of Regional Road 3/Concession Road 8 and on Regional Road
3/Concession Road 8 from 300 metres west to 200 metres east of Bowmanville Avenue (Regional
Road 57).
Construction Schedule
The Region's contractor, Hard -Co Construction Ltd., anticipates completing the work by November
2023.
Intersection Control
The intersection has been operating as an all -way stop control during construction. The Intersection
will permanently operate as a roundabout yield -controlled intersection upon re -opening after the
intersection closure.
Intersection Closure
Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) intersection will be closed at Regional Road 3/Concession
Road 8 in the Municipality of Clarington beginning October 10 until October 24, 2023. Unfavorable
weather conditions and work progress may influence the work schedule.
Traffic and emergency vehicles will be advised to use alternative routes. Access for local residents
will be maintained throughout the closure.
Municipal construction projects include the use of equipment that may cause noticeable noise and
vibration for nearby residents and businesses. The Region realizes that the construction work will be
disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Further information and future updates will be posted on durham.ca/BowmanviIleAveRoundabout.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following staff member from the
Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department:
Andrew Gorman Russ Jones
Project Supervisor Project Inspector
289-928-1270 905-261-7390
Andrew.gorman@durham.ca
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PICKERING Corporate Services Department
Legislative Services
Sent by Email
October 4, 2023
Andrea Horwath
Mayor
City of Hamilton
71 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
mayor(@_hamilton.ca
Subject: Re: City of Hamilton - Request to Abandon Greenbelt Development
Corr. 29-23
File: A-1400
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering considered the above matter at a Meeting
held on September 25, 2023 and adopted the following resolution:
That Corr. 29-23, from Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton, dated September 11,
2023, regarding City of Hamilton — Request to Abandon Greenbelt Development, be
received and endorsed.
A copy of the original correspondence is attached for your reference.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at
905.420.4660, extension 2019.
Yours truly,
Susan Cassel
City Clerk
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Encl.
Copy: The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Janet Pilon, Acting City Clerk, City of Hamilton
All Ontario Municipalities
Pickering Civic Complex One T�b Dade I Pickering, Ontario L1 V 6K7
T. 905.420.4611 1 F. 905.420.9685 Toll Free 16.683.2760 1 clerks@pickering.ca I pickering.ca
Attachment
Corr. 29-23
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF HAMILTON
VIA: Mail
The Honourable Paul Calandra
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 17th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
September 11, 2023
Dear Minister Calandra:
On August 18, 2023, Hamilton City Council approved Item 7.5 which reads as follows:
7.5 City of Hamilton — Request to Abandon Greenbelt Development
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton is committed to reducing the cost of housing and
has pledged to facilitate the construction of 47,000 housing units by 2031;
WHEREAS, City of Hamilton staff have concluded that residential housing
development within the former Greenbelt lands is unnecessary to facilitate
construction of the pledged housing units;
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2023, Hamilton City Council declared "The Minister's
decision to remove 795 hectares of land from the Greenbelt Plan is unnecessary
and is not supported by the City of Hamilton";
WHEREAS, the Auditor General for the Province of Ontario has confirmed
Hamilton's conclusion that "Greenbelt land was not needed to meet the current
housing targets assigned to them by the Housing Ministry";
WHEREAS, development of the Greenbelt would be a significant financial liability
to Hamilton taxpayers;
WHEREAS, the Auditor General for the Province of Ontario stated: "Land sites
removed from the Greenbelt in December 2022 were largely not serviced, were
not in their servicing plans, and that many of the sites would be challenging to
prioritize and service in the near future..." and "Some of these sites would require
considerable infrastructure to prepare them for housing development"; and
71 MAIN STREET WEST, 2ND FLOOR, HAMILTON, O Aggi5 NP 4Y5 PHONE 905.546.4200 FAX: 905.546.2340
WHEREAS, the Greenbelt should be protected as a vital element of Hamilton's
environmental and agricultural resources.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
(a) That the City of Hamilton requests the Province of Ontario abandon its plan
to develop the Greenbelt and that all lands within the City of Hamilton removed
from the Greenbelt be reinstated; and
(b) That this resolution be circulated to all Ontario municipalities where
Greenbelt lands were slated for development for support and a similar declaration
to the Province of Ontario.
Your consideration of Council's request is appreciated. We would ask that you reference
File #C23-015 when responding to this correspondence.
Sincerely,
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Mayor Andrea Horwath
File #C23-015
c.c. Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Rural Ontario Municipal Association
All Ontario Municipalities (by email)
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF HAMILTON
VIA: Mail
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON
K1A OA2
The Hon. Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Office of the Premier
Queen's Park, Legislative Building,
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
September 19, 2023
Dear Prime Minister and Premier,
At the City of Hamilton Council meeting of September 13, the following motion was approved:
7.2 Municipal Resolution in Support of Basic Income for the City of Hamilton
WHEREAS, The City of Hamilton recognizes the social and economic challenges faced by its
residents that have a detrimental impact on the determinants of health including income
inequality, poverty, inadequate housing and precarious employment;
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City of Hamilton to strive for the well-being and
prosperity of all its residents, which includes ensuring access to basic needs and opportunities to
improve health;
WHEREAS, through addressing poverty and improving access to healthcare, a Guaranteed
Livable Basic Income can potentially reduce healthcare costs enabling people to afford
preventive care and timely treatments while preventing more costly healthcare interventions,
leading to better overall population health,
WHEREAS, a Basic Income program was tested in Hamilton during the Ontario Basic Income Pilot
project between 2017 and 2019 and more than 1,000 local residents reported positive
outcomes including the alleviation of food and housing insecurity, improved physical and mental
health, financial stability, social equity and greater connection to the labour market;
71 MAIN STREET WEST, 2ND FLOOR, HAMILTON, OPNP b L8P 4Y5 PHONE 905.546.4200 FAX: 905.546.2340
WHEREAS, the Federal Budget Office upon reviewing the concept of a national Guaranteed Basic
Income program determined it could, if properly set out, be a major economic driver to the
Canadian economy; and
WHEREAS, a Basic Income program can complement and enhance existing social support
systems, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach to addressing the needs of Hamilton
residents including persons with disabilities and aligns and complements the City of Hamilton's
Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
(a) That the City of Hamilton supports the concept of a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income to
combat poverty, income inequality, and economic insecurity within our community; and
supports the continuing advocacy of the Basic Income Hamilton Working Group (under
the auspices of the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction) to share research and
the unique experiences of local residents who participated in the Ontario Basic Income
Pilot project;
(b) That the City of Hamilton calls upon the provincial and federal governments to
collaborate to implement a national Guaranteed Livable Basic Income program;
(c) That Hamilton City Council directs the Office of the Mayor to write a letter to the Prime
Minister, local Members of Parliament and the Senate, the Premier of Ontario, local
Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, calling on these orders of government
to work collaboratively towards implementing a National Guaranteed Livable Basic
Income to eradicate poverty and homelessness, and ensure everyone has sufficient
income to meet their basic needs; and
(d) That the City of Hamilton encourages other municipalities across the province and the
country to join in advocating for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income as a key policy tool
in the fight against poverty and inequality and to this end, Hamilton City Council will
advocate through its representatives at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and
the Canadian Federation of Municipalities for Guaranteed Livable Basic Income
resolutions at meetings of those organizations.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Yours Truly,
Mayor Andrea Horwath
City of Hamilton
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cc: Hamilton Area Members of Parliament
Hamilton Area Members of Provincial Parliament
All Municipalities of Ontario
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From: Kolar, Loren
To: iustin.trudeau(c Darl.ac.ca
Subject: City of Hamilton (Ontario) Correspondence respecting Support for Basic Income
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 3:02:00 PM
Attachments: Correspondence City of Hamilton re Basic Income.pdf
Prime Minister,
Hamilton (Ontario) City Council approved the following as part of a greater
resolution respecting Support for Basic Income:
(c) That Hamilton City Council directs the Office of the Mayor to write a letter
to the Prime Minister, local Members of Parliament and the Senate, the Premier
of Ontario, local Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, calling on
these orders of government to work collaboratively towards implementing a
National Guaranteed Livable Basic Income to eradicate poverty and
homelessness, and ensure everyone has sufficient income to meet their basic
needs; and
Please see the attached correspondence respecting Support for Basic Income,
for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Loren Kolar
Legislative Coordinator
Office of the City Clerk
(905) 546-2424 Ext.2604
0 Hamilton
City of Hamilton
71 Main Street West, 1st Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
Vision: The Legislative Division is Dedicated to Excellence in the Provision of Service to the Community,
Corporation & Council with Integrity, Accuracy and Transparency.
Mission: The Legislative Division aims to strengthen and promote local government by facilitating the
proceedings of City Council and its Committees, fulfilling the requirements of various Provincial statutes
and educating the public to make it understandable and accessible.
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From: Kolar, Loren
To: wemierCd)ontario.ca; Donna Skelly Flambourouah Glanbrook; M Taylor Hamilton Mountain; N. Lumsden Hamilton
East Stoney Creek; S Shaw Hamilton West Ancaster Dundas; Sarah Jama, Hamilton Centre
Subject: City of Hamilton (Ontario) Correspondence respecting Support for Basic Income
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 3:04:00 PM
Attachments: Correspondence Citv of Hamilton re Basic Income.Ddf
Premier,
Hamilton (Ontario) City Council approved the following as part of a greater
resolution respecting Support for Basic Income:
(c) That Hamilton City Council directs the Office of the Mayor to write a letter
to the Prime Minister, local Members of Parliament and the Senate, the Premier
of Ontario, local Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, calling on
these orders of government to work collaboratively towards implementing a
National Guaranteed Livable Basic Income to eradicate poverty and
homelessness, and ensure everyone has sufficient income to meet their basic
needs; and
Please see the attached correspondence respecting Support for Basic Income,
for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Loren Kolar
Legislative Coordinator
Office of the City Clerk
(905) 546-2424 Ext.2604
31Hamilton
City of Hamilton
71 Main Street West, 1st Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
Vision: The Legislative Division is Dedicated to Excellence in the Provision of Service to the Community,
Corporation & Council with Integrity, Accuracy and Transparency.
Mission: The Legislative Division aims to strengthen and promote local government by facilitating the
proceedings of City Council and its Committees, fulfilling the requirements of various Provincial statutes
and educating the public to make it understandable and accessible.
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From: Kolar, Loren
To: "C Collins MP Hamilton East Stoney Creek"; "D Muys MP Flamborough Glanbrook"; F Tassi, Hon. MP Hamilton
West—Ancaster—Dundas; "L Hepfner Hamilton Mountain"; "M Green MP Hamilton Centre"
Subject: City of Hamilton (Ontario) Correspondence respecting Support for Basic Income
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 3:05:00 PM
Attachments: Correspondence City of Hamilton re Basic Income.pdf
Members of Parliament,
Hamilton (Ontario) City Council approved the following as part
of a greater resolution respecting Support for Basic Income:
(c) That Hamilton City Council directs the Office of the Mayor
to write a letter to the Prime Minister, local Members of
Parliament and the Senate, the Premier of Ontario, local
Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, calling on
these orders of government to work collaboratively towards
implementing a National Guaranteed Livable Basic Income to
eradicate poverty and homelessness, and ensure everyone has
sufficient income to meet their basic needs; and
Please see the attached correspondence respecting Support
for Basic Income, for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Loren Kolar M Hamilton
Legislative Coordinator City of Hamilton
Office of the City Clerk 71 Main Street West, 1st Floor
(905) 546-2424 Ext.2604 Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
Vision: The Legislative Division is Dedicated to Excellence in the Provision of Service to the Community,
Corporation & Council with Integrity, Accuracy and Transparency.
Mission: The Legislative Division aims to strengthen and promote local government by facilitating the
proceedings of City Council and its Committees, fulfilling the requirements of various Provincial statutes
and educating the public to make it understandable and accessible.
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Legislative Services
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Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
September 28, 2023
The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Delivered by email
Premier's Office, Room 281 premier@ontario.ca
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1 Al
Dear Premier:
Re: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of September 26, 2023
Motion 10.4 - Councillor Weese; Re: Aurora Council Opposition to Strong Mayor
Powers in Aurora
Please be advised that this matter was considered by Council at its meeting held on
September 26, 2023, and in this regard, Council adopted the following resolution:
Whereas the Head of Council is required to confirm in writing his commitment to
meet a municipal housing target by October 15, 2023, in order to receive Strong
Mayor Powers; and
Whereas the municipality is required to submit a formal housing pledge which
will outline how the municipality plans to meet the housing target by December
15, 2023; and
Whereas Strong Mayor Powers will result in the Head of Council being granted
powers such as:
• Choosing to appoint the municipality's chief administrative officer;
• Hiring certain municipal department heads and establishing and re-
organizing departments;
• Creating committees of council, assigning their functions, and appointing the
chairs and vice -chairs of committees of council;
• Proposing the municipal budget, which would be subject to council
amendments and a separate head of council veto and council override
process;
• Vetoing certain by-laws if the head of council is of the opinion that all or part
of the by-law could potentially interfere with a provincial priority;
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Town of Aurora Council Resolution of September 26, 2023
Aurora Council Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers in Aurora
September 28, 2023 2 of 2
• Bringing forward matters for council consideration if the head of council is of
the opinion that considering the matter could potentially advance a provincial
priority; and
Whereas these Strong Mayor Powers undermine democratic processes executed
through municipal elections; and
Whereas Strong Mayor Powers may also violate by-laws established in Aurora
that provides accepted and legal procedures for governance; and
Whereas Aurora Town Council recognizes the important role each Councillor
provides the residents in their Ward and the community -at -large;
1. Now Therefore Be it Hereby Resolved That the Aurora Town Council opposes
Strong Mayor Powers provided to the Head of Council; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That this approved Motion is to be sent to the Premier
of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, the Honourable Paul Calandra; the Regional Municipality of York;
and each of the Municipalities in Ontario.
The above is for your consideration and any attention deemed necessary.
Yours sincerely,
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Michael de Rond
Town Clerk
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
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Attachment (Council meeting extract)
Copy: Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Christopher Raynor, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of York
All Ontario Municipalities
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
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AU,QR.A (905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
10. Motions
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Extract
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
10.4 Councillor Weese; Re: Aurora Council Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers
in Aurora
Moved by Councillor Weese
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Whereas the Head of Council is required to confirm in writing his
commitment to meet a municipal housing target by October 15, 2023, in
order to receive Strong Mayor Powers; and
Whereas the municipality is required to submit a formal housing pledge
which will outline how the municipality plans to meet the housing target by
December 15, 2023; and
Whereas Strong Mayor Powers will result in the Head of Council being
granted powers such as:
• Choosing to appoint the municipality's chief administrative officer;
• Hiring certain municipal department heads and establishing and re-
organizing departments;
• Creating committees of council, assigning their functions, and
appointing the chairs and vice -chairs of committees of council;
• Proposing the municipal budget, which would be subject to council
amendments and a separate head of council veto and council
override process;
• Vetoing certain by-laws if the head of council is of the opinion that all
or part of the by-law could potentially interfere with a provincial
priority;
• Bringing forward matters for council consideration if the head of
council is of the opinion that considering the matter could potentially
advance a provincial priority; and
Whereas these Strong Mayor Powers undermine democratic processes
executed through municipal elections; and
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Council Meeting Extract — Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Whereas Strong Mayor Powers may also violate by-laws established in
Aurora that provides accepted and legal procedures for governance; and
Whereas Aurora Town Council recognizes the important role each
Councillor provides the residents in their Ward and the community -at -
large;
1. Now Therefore Be it Hereby Resolved That the Aurora Town Council
opposes Strong Mayor Powers provided to the Head of Council; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That this approved Motion is to be sent to the
Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford; the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Paul Calandra; the
Regional Municipality of York; and each of the Municipalities in
Ontario.
Yeas (4): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, and
Councillor Gallo
Nays (3): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim
Carried (4 to 3)
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Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
BY EMAIL ONLY
Dear Premier Ford,
RE: Illegal Car Rally - Provincial Task Force
TOWN of WASAGA BEACH
30 Lewis Street, Wasaga Beach
Ontario, Canada L9Z 1A1
Tel (705) 429-3844
Fax (705) 429 -6732
mayor@wasagabeach.com
Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach, during their September 14, 2023 Council meeting
adopted the following resolution regarding illegal car rallies:
WHEREAS the prevalence of unsanctioned car rally events has grown in recent years throughout
North America;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Wasaga Beach has been the target of unsanctioned car rallies over the
past four years resulting in property damage, threats to public order, and significant risk to people's
safety and enjoyment of their property;
AND WHEREAS the protections afforded by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are being
violated by unsanctioned car rally organizers and participants, thereby infringing on the rights of
others and undermined the response of enforcement personnel;
AND WHEREAS unsanctioned car rally activity crosses multiple jurisdictions requiring a province
wide coordinated response framework to protect all communities from the same disruption and risk to
public safety;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Wasaga Beach requests that a provincial task
force be assembled to create a municipal response framework to protect communities from
unsanctioned car rallies with a mandate to include, but not limited to:
• Investigate legislative enhancements and tools to assist municipalities in responding and
enforcing unsanctioned car rallies.
• Investigate expanded powers for municipal law enforcement officers.
• Develop a proactive approach to awareness, prevention, enforcement and collaboration
across all enforcement personnel, including police, municipal law enforcement officers and
other provincial offences officers.
• Investigate harsher penalties and increased fines for unsanctioned car rally organizers and
participants.
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AND FURTHER THAT the Province provide funding to municipalities to assist with the cost in
enforcing unsanctioned car rallies;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Right Honourable Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau, Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Michael Kerzner,
Solicitor General of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, the
Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Prabmeet
Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, MPP Brian Saunderson, Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial
Police, County of Simcoe, FCM, and AMO;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to all Ontario municipalities requesting a
letter of support be sent to senior levels of government.
Your favourable consideration of this matter is appreciated.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at mayor(a)wasagabeach. corn or (705) 429-3844.
Respectfully yours,
Brian Smith, Mayor Town of Wasaga Beach
cc: Right Honourable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Hon. Michael Kerzner, Solictor General of Ontario
Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario
Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation
Brian Saunderson, MPP — Simcoe-Grey
Commissioner Thomas Carrique, Ontario Provincial Police
County of Simcoe Council
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Ontario Municipalities
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Transition Plan: Progress Update
Introduction
The Conservation Authorities Act requires Conservation Authorities to prepare Transition Plans
outlining steps and timelines for the preparation of an Inventory of Program and Services and for the
development and execution of funding agreements between Kawartha Conservation and participating
municipalities.
Funding agreements are to be struck for programs and services that are not deemed to be provincially
mandatory core services outlined in the Conservation Authorities Act and associated regulations as
outlined in Regulation 687/21 "Transition Plans and Agreements for Programs and Services"
established under Section 21.1.2 of the Act.
A transition plan outlining steps to be taken to enter into agreements with participating municipalities
that share geography with our watershed jurisdiction and an inventory of programs and services was
completed. The City of Kawartha Lakes, Region of Durham (with representatives from its lower tier
municipalities: Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, Township of Scugog), Municipality of
Trent Lakes, and the Township of Cavan Monaghan are participating municipalities. Specified
Municipalities are also being consulted during this transition period to keep abreast of the changes to
the Conservation Authorities Act and transition, as recently released regulations identify the source
protection program and service level agreements may exist with one or more of these municipalities.
This report is produced for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as per O. Reg. 687/21.
Note: The province aligned ministry portfolios recently, which shifted the Ministry responsible for Conservation Authorities;
previously progress reports were submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and future reports
will be submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Timelines and Deliverables
Inventory of
Transition Plan Programs & MOU/ Agreements Transition Final
Services Report
Dec 31, 2021 Jan 1, 2024
Feban 31, 2024
eb 28, 2022
Transition Plan
The Transition Plan was required to be completed by December 31, 2021, and distributed to member
municipalities, the Ministry and made publicly available. This was approved on November 2511, 2021
and distributed per regulatory requirements by December 101", 2021 (see Transition Plan).
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Inventory of Programs and Services
An inventory of programs and services was to be prepared and circulated to participating
municipalities by February 28, 2022. This was approved by the board on February 24, 2022, and
distributed per regulatory requirements by February 28th, 2022.
The inventory of programs and services will be classified as: mandatory, performed on behalf of a
municipality, or determined for consideration of funding to municipalities. These categories are further
identified in Section 21 of the Conservation Authorities Act.
The inventory includes an estimate of the annual cost of the service, sources of funding and the
percentage attributed to each funding source, and may be refined as agreements are worked on, until
January 1, 2024. Refinements are to be brought forward through the progress reports to the Ministry.
The inventory of programs and services was updated on February 23, 2023 and included in the
previous progress report submitted to the Ministry (see Inventory of Programs and Services). No
updates to the inventory have been performed since the last progress report.
Municipal Agreements
Agreements will be required to be in place by January 1, 2024, with participating municipalities for
non -mandatory programs and services where municipal funds are required. An option to extend this
timeline from the Ministry can be applied for no later than October 1, 2023, with supplied rationale.
We note, with the passing of Bill 23, our existing agreements with municipalities will need to be
revisited and changed, although these changes will not have a bearing on Category 2 funding
arrangements as these services are no longer provided, and rather provide clarity on Category 1
program and service integration with municipal processes.
Agreements are in progress for Category 2 programs and services traditionally approved by Council
through their budget processes as may be required with our municipalities.
Interim and Final Reporting
Interim reporting is required to be submitted to the Ministry on a quarterly basis starting July 1, 2022,
outlining progress on the development of municipal agreements and any changes in the inventory of
programs and services. This is the last of the scheduled progress reports identified in the legislation.
A final report is due to the Ministry on January 31, 2024, confirming that agreements are in place, and
forwarding the final inventory of programs and services.
Progress Reports
Progress Report #1
Per subsection 7 (3) of the
Jul 1, 2022
regulation
Progress Report #2
Per subsection 7 (3) of the
Oct 1, 2022
regulation
Progress Report #3
Per subsection 7 (3) of the
Jan 1, 2023
regulation
Progress Report #4
Per subsection 7 (3) of the
Apr 1, 2023
regulation
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Progress Report #5
Progress Report #6
Final Report
Progress Update
Per subsection 7 (3) of the Jul 1, 2023
regulation
Per subsection 7 (3) of the Oct 1, 2023
regulation
Per subsection 9 of the regulation I Jan 31, 2024
The following outlines the progress on the development of cost apportioning agreements with partner
municipalities, in accordance with the legislative requirements outlined in O. Reg. 687/21 (Transition
Plans and Agreements for programs and Services under Section 21.1.2 of the Act), specifically S.7.(3).
Section 21.1.2 in the regulation is specific to the "Other programs and services" offered by a
Conservation Authority.
Summary of any comments or other feedback on the inventory submitted by a
municipality:
No additional comments or other feedback on the inventory were noted by municipalities in this
reporting period.
Additional follow-up will occur during the transition period, and where required, the inventory will be
updated.
Changes made to the inventory to address municipal comments:
No changes were made to the inventory of programs and services during this reporting period. If
further dialogue with municipalities results in changes to the inventory, they will be reflected in future
progress reports.
Update on progress towards negotiating cost apportioning agreements with your
participating municipalities:
We are in discussions around cost apportioning agreements with our participating municipalities and
are focusing efforts to consult on drafting and refining cost apportioning agreements with these
municipalities, seeking consistency in individual agreements between municipalities and our
organization.
Staff had initial meetings in 2022 with the Municipality of Trent Lakes (June 9t"), Municipality of
Clarington (June 27t"), Township of Brock (June 29t"), City of Kawartha Lakes (July 18t") and Region of
Durham (July 21St), to discuss the inventory and initiate discussions regarding cost apportioning
agreements and next steps.
There is general agreement that the programs and services that a participating municipality may
benefit from be captured in a general agreement with more specific agreements flowing from it. Major
content of these agreements would need to be agreed upon by July 2023 to enable the development
of a conservation authority budget in 2024 that conforms to the Conservation Authorities Act.
Staff drafted an MOU which was brought forward and approved by the Board on May 25t"with a few
amendments. The draft agreement has been circulated to all participating municipalities and
discussions or meetings to further discuss the agreement are ongoing.
Staff have liaised with our watershed municipalities since the last progress report and had meetings
with the City of Kawartha Lakes (August 151 & 2F19'PrRik Lakes (July 24t"), and Cavan -Monaghan
(August V), and have been liaising with the Region of Durham to further discuss the implementation
of new cost apportioning agreements and next steps utilizing the approved draft MOU within the
timeline of January 1, 2024. A council presentation outlining the legislative changes for the City of
Kawartha Lakes on August 29t" has set the stage for a review of the MOU before the end of the year.
Most member municipalities believe that the January 1, 2024 timeline can be met, and target dates
have been identified with municipalities for Council presentations and reviews of the draft MOUs. The
Region of Durham has identified that an extension will be necessary to achieve their desired outcome
of consistency in agreements and approval processes, which they have identified may be achieved by
January 315t
Outline of any difficulties experienced that might impact the ability to conclude cost
apportioning agreements by transition date:
Optimal timelines to enter into cost apportioning agreements have been discussed in meetings with
participating municipalities. Indications continue to suggest that while the timelines are ambitious, in
most cases apportioning agreements may be struck by the transition date of January 1, 2024. Detailed
discussions on the draft MOUs will need to conclude and be passed by Councils of the participating
municipalities, and these are slated for the last quarter of the year. We note that extensive changes
introduced as part of Bill 23 to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act, which not only
affects our existing agreements with municipalities, but also affects the municipalities themselves, in
addition to Provincial introduction of a review of regional government which will affect one of our
participating municipalities.
The Region of Durham has indicated that the timelines are not feasible to allow for the process of
establishing agreements to be developed, agreed upon and endorsed, while achieving some level of
consistency between the agreements that need to be struck with their conservation authorities. They
have identified that an extension will be required and identified a date of January 3151 to achieve this
on their end. There may be additional discussions required on our end as well, and a timeframe later
than this may be necessary to achieve the approvals necessary for agreements.
We also note that our resources have been focused on achieving other transitional deliverables
required by the Conservation Authorities Act, as well as deployment of internal resources to delivering
mandatory programs and service areas for which there has been a labour shortfall during the busiest
season, requiring attention. Further, attention has been focused on preparation of budgets which will
require a significant reworking of our budget format, account coding and resource coding,
implementing provisions identified within Bill 23 with our municipal partners, and earlier in the year,
orientating our new Board members. These factors have directly impacted the development of cost
apportioning agreements.
Request for Extension
A request for extension will be submitted in response to a request from the Region of Durham to
accommodate their timeframes identified. Given there may be a need to address any requested
revisions beyond this timeframe and have the ability to have further discussions as may be required, an
extension request will be identified beyond the Region's timeframe, but no later than the end of the
first quarter of the year.
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GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 21, 2023 (Hybrid)
GRCA 05/23
1. Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Call to Order
The Chair called the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) Board of
Directors meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Lovshin, Chair - Township of Hamilton
Vicki Mink, Vice - Chair - Municipality of Port Hope
Randy Barber - Town of Cobourg
Bruce Buttar - Agricultural Representative
Miriam Mutton - Town of Cobourg
Lance Nachoff - Township of Cavan Monaghan
Adam Pearson - Municipality of Port Hope
Tracy Richardson - City of Kawartha Lakes
Joan Stover - Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
Willie Woo - Municipality of Clarington
Margaret Zwart - Municipality of Clarington
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Cory Harris, Watershed Services Coordinator
Ken Thajer, Planning and Regulations Coordinator
Ed Van Osch, Forest Recreation Technician
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS:
ALSO ABSENT:
Land Acknowledgement
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority respectfully acknowledges that the land
on which we gather is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the
Mississauga's and Chippewa's of the Anishinabek, known today as the Williams
Treaties First Nations. Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their
longstanding contribution to the area. We are thankful for the opportunity to live, learn
and share with mutual respect and appreciation.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None.
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3. Minutes of Last Meeti
G RCA 37/23
MOVED BY: Randy Barber
SECONDED BY: Adam Pearson
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority approve the minutes of the June 15,
2023 meeting.
CARRIED.
4. Adoption of the Agenda
G RCA 38/23
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Miriam Mutton
Joan Stover
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority adopt the agenda.
CARRIED.
5. Business Arising from Minutes:
None.
6. Delegations
a) Adam Yahn, resident on Glen Watford Road, Cobourg made a presentation to the
Board of Directors with regards to the lands that are bordered by Canadian National Rail
to the north, town limits/Bob Carr Road to the west, Lake Ontario to the south, and Glen
Watford Road to the east. Adam communicated concerns regarding a potential
residential development. The presentation can be found in the agenda items for this
meeting.
G RCA 39/23
MOVED BY: Joan Stover
SECONDED BY: Adam Pearson
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority receive the delegation for information
and refer the information from the presentation to staff.
CARRIED.
7. Presentations
None.
8. Correspondence
02/23 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Proposal to return lands in Ajax to the
Greenbelt.
G RCA 40/23
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Vicki Mink
Tracy Richardson
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THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority receive the correspondence to note
and file.
CARRIED.
9. Applications under Ontario Regulation 168/06:
Permits approved by Executive:
G RCA 41 /23
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Randy Barber
Margaret Zwart
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority receive the permits for information.
CARRIED.
Permit Application requiring Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors
discussion:
None.
10. Committee Reports:
a) Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee Minutes — September 7, 2023
Miriam Mutton asked a question in regard to the environmental concerns that are brought
forward at the Recreational Users Committee meetings. Staff confirmed concerns of this
nature are addressed at said meetings.
G RCA 42/23
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Joan Stover
Lance Nachoff
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority receive the Ganaraska Forest
Recreational Users Committee Minutes — September 7, 2023 for information.
CARRIED.
11. New Business
a) Municipal Memorandum of Understanding as per Regulation 687/21
G RCA 43/23
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Miriam Mutton
Randy Barber
THAT the Board of Directors approve the Memorandum of Understanding an Appendices
to be forwarded to the watershed municipalities.
CARRIED.
b) Program and Services Inventory
G RCA 44/23
MOVED BY: Adam Pearson
SECONDED BY: Lance Nachoff
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THAT the Board of Directors approve the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's
Programs and Services Inventory,
AND FURTHER THAT, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors
direct staff to distribute the Programs and Services Inventory to the member municipalities
and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as well as post the document on the
GRCA website.
CARRIED.
c) 2024 Preliminary Budget Criteria
GRCA 45/23
MOVED BY: Joan Stover
SECONDED BY: Lance Nachoff
THAT the Board of Directors direct staff to prepare the 2024 preliminary budget based
on the criteria contained in the staff report dated September 21, 2023, and the
preliminary budget be prepared for the October 19, 2023 meeting.
CARRIED.
12. Other Business:
Ganaraska Forest Board Members Tour
The Board of Directors discussed the dates for the Ganaraska Forest Board Members
Tour. It was decided the tour would take place October 19, 2023, beginning at 1:00 pm.
The Board will meet at the Forest Centre. After the forest tour, the regular Board meeting
will take place at the administrative office in person and via Zoom.
13. Public Question Period
None.
14. In Camera
None.
15. Adjourn
GRCA 46/2023
MOVED BY: Vicki Mink
SECONDED BY: Randy Barber
THAT the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
CARRIED.
CHAIR
CAO/SECRETARY-TREASURER
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK
ROTARY PARK - BOWMANVILLE
n
Dear Mr. Mayor and Members of Council
On behalf of the Concerts in the Park Committee, Rotary Park, Bowmanville, I would
like to thank you and the Parks staff for the support of our summer concerts.
The park always looks great and we cannot thank the staff enough especially Ken
Mercer for the work that they do.
nWe are asking that the Municipality install barrier free door operators on the doors of
both the male and female washrooms. We had several incidents this summer where
some patrons could not open the doors due to their limited mobility.
The bulletin board also needs replacing. The existing g board has been there for the
past 26 years and we are hopeful that an electronic message board could be installed.
Thank you again for your support over the years and we hope that you and your staff
will continue working with our committee to provide summer concerts at Rotary Park.
Ron Hooper
Concerts in the Park Committee
September 29,2023
cc. Trevor Pinn, Director of Finance
Steve Brake, Director of Public Works
Ken Mercer, Parks Supervisor
Fage zu
Patenaude, Lindsey
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