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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-2023Clar*wn General Government Committee Revised Agenda Date: October 16, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Council Chambers or Microsoft Teams Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor Bowmanville, Ontario Inquiries and Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Laura Preston, Temporary Records Administrator, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2104 or by email at Ipreston@clarington.net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. AudioNideo Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio and/or video record of General Government Committee meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a General Government Committee meeting, the Municipality will be recording you and will make the recording public on the Municipality's website, www.clarington.net/calendar Noon Recess: Please be advised that, as per the Municipality of Clarington's Procedural By-law, this meeting will recess at 12.00 noon, for a one hour lunch break, unless otherwise determined by the Committee. Cell Phones: Please ensure all cell phones, mobile and other electronic devices are turned off or placed on non -audible mode during the meeting. Copies of Reports are available at www.clarington.net/archive The Revised Agenda will be published on Friday after 3:30 p.m. Late items added or a change to an item will appear with a * beside them. General Government Committee October 16, 2023 Pages 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement Statement 3. Declaration of Interest 4. Announcements 5. Presentations/Delegations (10 Minute Time Limit) 5.1 Delegation by Janice Freund, Regarding, the Use and Ban of Rodenticides 5.2 Delegation by Allison Hansen, Regarding, the Use and Ban of 4 Rodenticides (Councillor Rang intends to introduce the attached motion) *5.3 Delegation by Susan Ellis, Regarding, Support for Friends of Second 17 Marsh - Love the Marsh! Fundraising Campaign (Correspondence Attached) 5.4 Delegation by Dave Mason, Regarding, A Gift of Art Status 5.5 Delegation by Quinton Gibson, Regarding, a Request to Install a Pipe 19 Under the Road on Concession 3, Newcastle (Councillor Zwart intends to introduce the attached motion) 6. Consent Agenda 6.1 Communications 6.1.1 Correspondence from Nancy and Hugh Towie, Regarding 22 Clarington Polar Bear Swim 2024 (Councillor Woo intends to introduce the attached motion) 6.2 Staff Reports and Staff Memos 6.2.1 FSD-038-23 2023 Contract Awards During Summer Recess 24 Page 2 General Government Committee October 16, 2023 6.2.2 FSD-039-23 Brown Street Reconstruction 45 6.2.3 LGS-027-23 Health Benefit Program 2023 Renewal to 49 November 1, 2024 7. Items for Separate Discussion 7.1 Correspondence by Ben McWade, P.Eng, Acting Manager, Construction 54 Management Services, Region of Durham, Regarding a Request for Noise Bylaw Exemption 7.2 FSD-036-23 2023 Update on Prudent Investor 64 7.3 LGS-026-23 Appointments to Various Committees 74 8. Unfinished Business *8.1 PWD-007-23 School and Community Safety Zone Traffic Speeds 79 (Referred from the September 25, 2023 Council Meeting) (Motion Attached) Link to Report PWD-007-23 9. New Business 9.1 Appointment of Alternate Member of Council to Durham Regional Council 80 (Councillor Woo) 9.2 Backyard Chickens (Councillor Zwart) 81 10. Confidential Items 11. Adjournment Page 3 To the Mayor and Councillors of the Municipality of Clarington: Thank you for the opportunity to share my concerns regarding the use of rodenticides (rat poisons) in Clarington. I am writing in support of Councillor Rang's Animal Poison Prevention motion and request that council support this resolution to protect wildlife, pets, and people in the Municipality of Clarington. In November 2021, 1 said goodbye to my beloved dog, Torchy, to relieve her suffering after 3 months of fighting the cruel effects of rodenticide toxicity. Hopelessly watching Torchy lose her will to live is a memory I will carry with me the rest of my days. In her honour, I am committed to educating others and to ending the use of these products as no animal deserves such pain. Since Torchy's death, I have learned a great deal about rodenticides and have only become more concerned about the risks they pose to animals, the environment, and human health. In addition to these consequences, rodenticides fail to control rodent populations in the long-term. Despite this, rodenticides are the go -to method of pest control in this area. The black bait boxes are everywhere once you know to look for them. In an effort to learn more about pest management tools and strategies I recently decided to complete the education and licensing program for pest management professionals in Ontario. The minimal training and experience required to place highly acutely toxic poisons in and around our homes is alarming. With this greater understanding, I am saddened, but no longer surprised by the number of animals we have lost and the damage inflicted on our ecosystem. Poisons are not an effective management tool, and are never necessary to address rodent intrusion. I look forward to sharing more information with you during my upcoming delegation. Please find a more detailed discussion below for your reference as well as a Fact Sheet and slide presentation (attached) that will accompany my presentation. Please feel free to contact me as you review. Thank you for your time and consideration, Allison Hansen 905-718-7248 Page 4 BACKGROUND Rodenticides Chemicals classified as rodenticides vary in their active ingredients, but generally aim to kill unwanted pests by preventing normal blood clotting, causing internal hemorrhaging, or disturbing nervous system functions. These compounds, enhanced with attractive flavours and colours, are commonly placed in and around homes and commercial areas to attract unwanted wildlife, leading to death. Animals that ingest rodenticides and/or poisoned prey experience great pain and suffering over a period of days or weeks, most often leading to death. This means that animals can continue to feed on the baits and accumulate a significant level of rodenticides in their livers before they finally die. High levels of these poisons can remain in the livers of carcasses for months. Predators and scavengers that feed on these poisoned animals face secondary rodenticide poisoning. Environmental Impacts Many of Ontario's native and at -risk species face high risks of rodenticide poisoning. In addition to rodents, small animals including songbirds, shrews, voles, and other non -target mammals and invertebrates are known to access bait boxes containing these poisons. This direct feeding is contaminating the food -chain and wider ecosystem: coyotes, bobcats, foxes, skunks and other mammalian predators that feed on small animals have been found to have rodenticides in their systems. Numerous studies have documented sub -lethal effects of rodenticide exposure in wildlife including lethargy, shortness of breath, anorexia, bloody stool, changes in behaviour, tenderness of the joints and mange. Rodenticides also interfere with reproduction, reduced hunting success, and are associated with an increased likelihood of trauma. That is, even if not directly killed by internal hemorrhaging, animals that have ingested rodenticides are more likely to hunt unsuccessfully, become ill, or be killed on roads. Owls and other raptors are at a particularly high risk of secondary poisoning because of their dependence on rodents as a food source. A recent study found detectable levels of one or more rodenticides in 62% of raptors tested between 2017- 2019 in Ontario. In addition to animal and ecosystem impacts, rodenticides are known to bioaccumulate and persist in the environment posing human health risks. Recently, researchers in the United States have even measured traceable levels of ingestible rodenticides in the milk supply. The American Association of Poison Control Centers receives approximately 10,000 reports of rodenticide exposures in children annually in the U.S Health Canada deems this to be representative of the situation here in Canada. Page 5 Rodenticides do not control pest populations; long-term and better solutions are available. Rodenticides do not address the root of rodent infestation problems. Mice and rats are drawn to areas where they have access to food and shelter, therefore, structural access points to these resources must be addressed if rodents are to be permanently removed. Additionally, rodent predators are critically important for keeping rodent populations in check. For example, a single Barn Owl consumes an average of 1,000 rodents per year. Rodenticides upset a crucial balance by slowly killing rodents making them easy prey, then secondarily poisoning the predators that ingest the poisoned rodent. Moreover, while some pest management companies claim that rodenticides usually cause rodents to return to their nest or another inaccessible place to die, studies indicate that the pre - lethal effects of rodenticides make the rodent more accessible to predators. Rodents are observed to die above ground, increasing the risk of exposure of both predators and scavengers. Poisoned rodents have been observed to spend more time outside of their dens, even during daylight hours, expanding their availability to both diurnal and nocturnal predators. They also tend to remain motionless in the presence of observers, rather than bolting into hiding. Alternative approaches to poisons do exist, and a transition to chemical free methods could be done with relative ease and prove cost-effective for both the consumer and the government in the long run. The primary step that sustainability-oriented pest management companies recommend is "rodent -proofing" the premises of buildings by addressing the active and potential access -points in the structures. Food and other resources that attract rodents must be secured or eliminated so that there is no reason for the rodents to return. It is in the economic interest of pest control companies that use poisons to ignore these steps, as permitting such conditions to persist invites new populations of rodents to invade, thus giving rise to continued business. Current provincial and federal legislation are inadequate to protect against the risks of rodenticides. In Canada, pesticides - including rodenticides - are regulated by a multi -tiered legislative scheme. The mandate of the federal Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) is to protect the health of Canadians and the environment against unacceptable risks from the use of pesticides. Reasonable certainty that no unmitigable harm to the environment is required to justify the registration of pest control products. At one time, the legal and regulatory framework governing the sale and use of pesticides in Ontario was considered model legislation for Canadian provinces seeking to further reduce pesticide use in their jurisdiction. However, in 2020, Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks adopted amendments to its Pesticides Act and Regulations. In addition to expanding the number, conditions, and allowable uses of some products, these changes (1) Page 6 eliminated Ontario's Pesticides Advisory Committee (OPAC) which previously mandated to provide important nonpartisan scientific guidance functions related to health and environmental risk, and (2) reduced Ontario's 12-tiered classification system to align with the more simplistic federal regime prescribed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). As a result, pesticides (including rodenticides) are now immediately available for use upon federal registration with no further research or review at the provincial level. Recognizing the risks rodenticides pose to human health and the environment, in 2013 Health Canada enacted risk mitigation measures for several commercial class rodenticides. However, recent research in Ontario and across Canada demonstrates that these measures are ineffective and merely symbolic. Restricting the most toxic rodenticides to indoor use and requiring these products to be kept in "tamper -proof" bait boxes fails to consider the documented fact that rodents do not die inside these boxes and instead spread themselves away into the surrounding natural habitats. It is well documented that these boxes are not "tamper -proof" and are easily accessed. The federal and provincial governments have an obligation to treat the well-being and protection of the environment as a primary consideration. It follows that rodenticides should not pose any unacceptable risks if their use is to be permitted. Despite acknowledging that rodenticides are highly and acutely toxic compounds that pose serious threats to the health and safety of children, companion animals and non -target species, the federal government continues to register these products, and Ontario continues to allow them to be used. The Pesticides Act (Section 7.1 (5)) renders inoperable municipal by-laws addressing the use, sale, offer for sale or transfer of a pesticide that may be used for a cosmetic purpose. However, it does not preclude municipalities from enacting policies deemed desirable and in the public interest for protecting wildlife, pets, and people from unreasonable adverse effects caused by rodenticides and other inhumane pest management methods. While it is now widely understood that rodenticides are unnecessary, and ineffective over the long-term, rodenticides were clearly not contemplated as a part of sweeping reform related to lawn and garden products in the early 2000's. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has an opportunity to pioneer pest control policies that will set the stage for reform across the province. Such leadership is consistent with this Council's commitment to the environmental wellbeing of the Corporation, and the health, safety and well-being of its inhabitants. CONCLUSION There is overwhelming evidence that the Province of Ontario has taken the wrong approach to managing pest populations. If rodenticides were an effective solution, businesses, farmers, and municipalities would not have ongoing contracts with pest control companies for indefinite rodenticide application. Extensive data evidences that mere restrictions are not enough. Rodenticides need to be a thing of the past, and as stewards of the environment, local Page 7 governments must protect wildlife and future generations against the devastating harms they pose. Rodenticides pose serious threats to Ontario's wildlife species, the environment, domestic pets and human health. Their permitted use is inconsistent with the obligations owed by the government to protect its citizens and the environment from harmful chemicals. Rodenticides are dangerous, ineffective and unlawful - the municipality must take action to reduce the use of these products. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON: 1. That Council adopts an Animal Poison Prevention Resolution (DRAFT attached) to regulate or prohibit the use of inhumane methods of vector control within the Municipality of Clarington. 2. That Council directs staff to communicate to residents and businesses in the Municipality of Clarington council's direction on this matter, the harmful impacts of rodenticides, and that safer and more effective alternatives exist. AM* Traditional rodent control products such as chemical poisons ("rodenticides") and glue boards are inhumane, and pose serious threats to family pets, wildlife species, the environment, and human health. Furthermore, these methods fail to control unwanted rodent populations over the long-term. Comprehensive policy reform is required to protect Ontario's natural ecosystems and reflect the federal and provincial governments' obligation to treat the well-being of the environment as a primary consideration. HARMING NATIVE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES RODENTICIDES vary in the active ingredients they include, but generally aim to kill rodents and other mammals by preventing normal blood clotting, causing internal hemorrhaging, or disturbing nervous system functions. These compounds, enhanced with attractive flavors and colors, are commonly placed around structures to attract unwanted wildlife, leading to death. Many of Ontario's native and at -risk species face high risks of rodenticide poisoning. In addition to rats, small animals including songbirds, shrews, voles, and other non -target mammals and invertebrates are known to access bait boxes containing these poisons. This direct feeding is contaminating the food - chain and wider ecosystem: coyotes, bobcats, foxes, skunks and other mammalian predators that feed on small animals have been found to have rodenticides in their systems. Owls and other raptors are at a particularly high risk of secondary_poisoning because of their dependence on rodents as a food source. A recent study_ found detectable levels of one or more rodenticides in 62% of raptors tested between 2017-2019 in Ontario. Animals that ingest rodenticides or poisoned prey experience great pain and suffering over a period of days or weeks, most often leading to death. GLUE TRAPS are adhesive trays or boards designed to immobilize mice or small animals who walk across or land on its surface. Ensnared animals experience extreme pain, suffering and fear in the days that follow commonly ripping skin, and limbs in an effort to escape as starvation and dehydration slowly lead to death. There is no way to limit or restrict a glue trap to only target rodents, and as such, these devices also harm snakes, birds, lizards, bats, and even companion animals. Page 9 THREATENING HUMAN HEALTH AND PETS RODENTICIDES are known to bioaccumulate and persist in the environment posing human health risks. Recently, researchers in the United States have even measured traceable levels of ingestible rodenticides in the milk supply_. The American Association of Poison Control Centers receives approximately 10,000 reports of rodenticide exposures in children annually in the U.S. Health Canada has determined observations in the U.S. to be representative of the situation in Canada. Since rodenticides are intended to be palatable for their target species, pets are also inclined to consume these toxic products. Dogs and cats may also hunt or catch poisoned rodents, putting them at risk of internal bleeding and death. GLUE TRAPS may expose humans to hantavirus infections through touching or inhaling bodily fluids released when rodents are captured, according to Health Canada. ONTARIO MUST ELIMINATE OUTDATED, INEFFECTIVE PEST CONTROL METHODS THAT ARE COUNTERPRODUCTIVE AND MORE COSTLY IN THE LONG-TERM Addressing the root cause of a rodent issue by preventative resource management and exclusion (rodent -proofing) is the best long term pest management strategy. That is, preventing access to food and shelter on the property thereby removing vector attractants, locating and closing off all entry points, and maintaining these measures. Clearing a resident population simply makes space for new groups to move in. By distracting from the root of the problem (i.e., accessible food and shelter), relying on rodenticides and glue traps permits infestations to rebound. Furthermore, poisoned rodents mate faster to compensate for their thinning numbers. Rodenticides also reduce the efficacy of free, natural rodent control by poisoning raptors and other rodent predators. For instance, a single barn owl consumes an average of 1,000 rodents per year. In the event that rodent intrusion does occur, humane and sustainable alternatives do exist. A transition to cruelty and chemical -free methods can be accomplished with relative ease, and have proven to be effective in Canadian jurisdictions. Page 10 RISKS POSED BY THESE PRODUCTS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH ONTARIANS' VALUES, AND WITH THE GOVERNMENT'S OBLIGATIONS. The existing risk mitigation measures are incapable of addressing the threats that rodenticides pose to the environment. Requiring rodenticides to be kept in tamper -proof bait boxes does nothing to stop target and non -target animals from directly consuming these products and thereafter being ingested by predators. Rodents have been shown to feed on highly toxic indoor -restricted baits and move outdoors. Further, poisoned rodents have been found to spend more time outside of their dens during all hours of the day and die above ground. Since rodents will disperse away from buildings and into surrounding natural habitats, the secondary -exposure risk for predators is not acceptedly mitigated. The hazards of glue traps are similarly indiscriminate and impossible to mitigate. THE SOLUTION The precautionary principle enunciated by the federal Pest Control Products Act provides that full scientific certainty is not required to amend or cancel the registration of a product where there are reasonable grounds to believe such action is required to alleviate a threat to the environment. It follows that rodenticides should cease to be registered. To the contrary, despite acknowledging that rodenticides are highly and acutely toxic compounds that pose serious threats to the health and safety of children and non -target species, the federal government continues to register these products, and Ontario has chosen to align its classification system with this inadequate framework making rodenticides immediately available for sale and use upon federal registration. Fortunately, municipalities have the authority to further restrict the use and sale of dangerous pest control products within their jurisdiction, and have demonstrated leadership in perpetuating similar provincial reform in the past. It's time to update our approach to animal welfare and environmental protection for the well-being of current and future generations by (a) prohibiting the use and sale of rodenticides and glue traps; and (b) urging the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to ban all rodenticide products in Ontario without exception. ��DEFEND THEM ALL ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORTERS WOODLANDS Wildlife Sanctuary Minden Cat An gels -- MINDEN ONTARIO EH ! Environment Haliburtonf 0ons,� "'A�� 6 qv- r4kw $o 0tS w PR*O O WILDLIFE :\tillE IX.0 AI IO\ BEAD Irk' www.bearwithus.org Q O The • Fur -Bearers PROCYON WILDLIFE WORKING TO PRESERVE ONTARIO WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT VOTED 2021 WILDLIFE REHAB CENTRE OF THE YEAR! &I Kawartha Wildlife Centre n —n z r so- > > AEEL D ADVOCACY 70 est.1993 Page 12 COYOTE WATCH CANADA poison f r e e Malibu �allcu�etltLrt� �= ati1]01E ER,S 9 � r d � 1972 - 2022 �fil�eRArffYG ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORTERS Page 13 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES MEETING RESOLUTION # DATE: October 16, 2023 MOVED BY Councillor Rang SECONDED BY Councillor Whereas council acknowledges that rodenticide products are unreasonably dangerous, inhumane, and ineffective; And whereas rodenticides are highly toxic, persistent and bio accumulative compounds used to eliminate rodent populations by causing death by preventing normal blood clotting, causing internal hemorrhaging, or disturbing nervous system functions; And whereas rodenticides pose serious threats to Ontario's wildlife (including raptors, songbirds, coyotes, snakes, and racoons) and the environment (including aquatic ecosystems) through primary and secondary poisoning of non. target species, and further threaten children and pets; And whereas predators and scavengers are at a particularly high risk of secondary poisoning because of their dependence on rodents as a food source, with countless cases of poisoning across Ontario in the past decade; And whereas rodenticides are an ineffective and counterproductive means of controlling long-term rodent populations because they fail to address the root of infestation problems (i.e., access to food, shelter and other attractants), and kill predators that serve as natural and chemical -free methods of pest control (e.g., a single owl eats around 1,000 rats per year); And whereas the existing risk mitigation measures implemented by the federal and provincial government are incapable of adequately addressing the threats that rodenticides pose to the environment, wildlife, and human health; and And whereas preventative measures are the best method of vector control; And whereas eliminating non -essential use of rodenticides is consistent with the precautionary principle And whereas Council wishes to enact a policy prohibiting the use of inhumane vector control products to address public concern for the environmental wellbeing of the community, and the health, safety and well-being of its inhabitants; Page 14 And whereas: Council deems it desirable and in the public interest to enact an Animal Poison Prevention Policy for protecting wildlife, pets, and people from unreasonable adverse effects caused by rodenticide use for the purpose of: • Eliminating inhumane methods of pest control; • Regulating and controlling the use, purchase, and sale of rodenticides; • Sustaining a healthy natural environment by protecting biodiversity; • Protecting significant and sensitive natural areas; • Protecting human health; • Maintaining water quality; and • Protecting fish habitat as defined in the Fisheries Act, Revised Statute of Canada 1985. Therefore be it resolved that Council adopts a policy banning the use of rodenticides on all municipally owned properties, with immediate effect; That Council directs staff to communicate this policy direction to residents and businesses including information on the harmful impacts of rodenticides and the availability of humane, ecologically sustainable alternatives; and That Council incorporates humane practices in regards to pest control on all municipal properties. Page 15 Amendment: MOVED BY Councillor SECONDED BY Councillor That the foregoing Resolution be amended by adding the following: Page 16 LiSeptember 22, 2023 To whom it may concern, Re: Letter of Support for Friends of Second Marsh On behalf of Durham Region, I am pleased to have the opportunity to show support for Friends of Second Marsh (FSM) The Regional Municipality and the Love the Marsh fundraising campaign. of Durham Office of the Regional Chair Since 1970, FSM has been playing an important role in Durham Region; strengthening communities through environmental 605 Rossland Road. East stewardship and education, and connecting residents and Level 5 visitors alike with nature in a meaningful way. PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 Canada Through the Love the Marsh fundraising campaign, FSM will be g g able to maximize the opportunities at the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife 1-800- 72- 11 1-800-372-1102 Reserve trail development will make the green space more john.henry@durham.ca welcoming; the addition of washrooms will greatly improve accessibility for people of all ages; and updated signage will durham.ca enhance safety for visitors. John Henry Regional Chair and CEO Their work contributes to creating the accessible, healthy and vibrant communities that we strive for in Durham; delivering valuable programs and activities, which are helping to ensure the preservation of the Region's natural environments. We value the work of FSM and know that donations made to this fundraising campaign can create impactful community change for Oshawa and Durham Region. We hope that FSM is able to reach their initial phase fundraising goal. We look forward to continued collaboration with FSM and wish them success in all future endeavours. Sincerely, hn Hen Regional Chair and CEO The Regional Municipality of Durham If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact accessibility(o)durham.ca at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009. Page 17 OSHAWA ONTARIO, CANADA MAYOR DAN CARTER September 26, 2023 To whom it may concern, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF OSHAWA 50 CENTRE STREET SOUTH OSHAWA, ONTARIO L1H 3Z7 TELEPHONE (905) 436-5611 FAX (905) 436-5642 E-MAIL: mayor(a)oshawaxa On behalf of the City of Oshawa, I am delighted to support Friends of Second Marsh and their fundraising campaign, Love the Marsh. For 30 years Friends of Second Marsh has done great things for the Oshawa community and the environment. They have established many community partnerships, engaged the public through education and stewardship initiatives and helped the public to connect with nature in a meaningful, fun way. Their fundraising efforts will assist in new trail developments, updating signage and adding helpful amenities such as washrooms, viewing platforms and new benches. These additions will help to keep future generations engaged and increase accessibility to all. As a community we are grateful for Friends of Second Marsh and their contributions. We are confident that this fundraising campaign will have a positive impact. Yours truly, Dan Carter Mayor Page 18 -\\4 41 GIBSON FAIT\IS E5r, 1836 �' "'00 Thank you for taking the time to hear me out and consider my proposal to add a pipe under the road on Concession Road 3 in Newcastle. Being a pivotal contributor in Canadian agriculture there are many factors that cannot be controlled and have to be regulated manually, The main hurdle as apples growers that we are facing right now is climate change and global warming. This past season we have noticed that global warming is becoming a pattern to make it necessary to irrigate. Without rain our trees cannot survive. This results in non production, small rotten fruit and tree loss. This is very damaging to apple production which results in higher prices and importing from other countries. Climate change is a permanent issue and in effort to have a permanent resolution we find it essential to place an irrigation system at 3238 Concession Road 3. This allows us to water our crop when it is needed during the drought period, which improves production and removes the variables that we cannot control. For this to happen a water source is required, which we have at 3225 Concession Road 3. For this source to reach our location at 3238 Concession Road 3 we will have to put in a pipe under the road from one property to the other. We have been in contact with Bass Inc that is a very reputable company that specializes in projects similar to ours. I have attached a rough drawing to give a visual idea of what we are considering. There will need to be 30 meters drilled across which is the purple line. The orange and yellow lines are utilities in the ditch that we would have to cross over or under pending depths, this is common practice for drilling methods when around utilities. The purple square is where a pit would be, roughly 1m x 1m x im, this is for hooking up to the pipe to pull it back under the road. We request your support in helping us obtain a permit to fulfill our farming needs. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns that you may have regarding the installation of this pipe, Thank you, k Mike Gibson Gibson Farms 905-242-0558 • 905-987-2159 • 3238 CONCESSION RD 3 NEWCASTLE, ON LIB IL9 Page 19 - , *r Page 20 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE DATE: October 16, 2023 MOVED BY: Councillor Zwart SECONDED BY: Councillor That the delegation by Quinton Gibson, regarding a request to install a pipe under Concession Road 3, Newcastle, be received with thanks; That the correspondence from Mike Gibson, Gibson Farms, be received; That the request from Gibson Farms to install the necessary irrigation pipe under Concession Road 3, Newcastle, be approved; and That the matter be referred to the Deputy CAO/Solicitor to prepare the appropriate documents, including any conditions required by the Deputy CAO/Solicitor. Page 21 Clarington Polar Bear Swim Committee Hugh and Nancy Towie 905-259-7291 or 289-675-4229 October 3, 2023 Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 Attention: Mayor Adrian Foster and Members of Council Re: Clarington Polar Bear Swim — January 1, 2024 The annual Clarington Polar Bear Swim will again serve as a fantastic community event. Our efforts this year will be directed towards a worthy cause related to autistic adults. The fundraising this year will be allocated to the Hollylynn Towie Memorial Fund supporting programs for #AutismAfter18 in Durham Region. The Swim is organized by Hugh and Nancy Towie, parents to Hollylynn Towie, in partnership with Autism Home Base Durham, a registered charity here in Clarington. It is a day of fun at the Newcastle Waterfront, with participants going for a 'swim' in the icy waters of Lake Ontario on the first day of the year. We attract hundreds of spectators and swimmers from the areas inside as well as outside the municipality each year and anticipate another successful event for this year. The ongoing local support and enthusiasm will undoubtedly continue for this great community event, with past participants from Scotland, Australia, United States as well as Nunavut, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and many towns throughout the GTA and southern Ontario. For more information about the swim see the attached poster. Once again, we would appreciate Council's approval for the event as well as attendance by members of Clarington Fire Hall Station #2 to ensure an Emergency Services presence at this community affair. The on -going cooperation of both the Works and EMS departments assist in making this an extremely successful experience for everyone year after year. Our committee invites each of you to come to the Newcastle Beach on Monday, January 1, 2024, to participate as a plunger or spectator. Our entire committee wishes each of you and your families a Merry Christmas and a successful New Year in Clarington. Thank you for your consideration. Sinc ely a�� Nancy and Hugh Towie 48 Carlisle Avenue Bowmanville, ON L1C 1W5 nancyandhugh@bell.net Page 22 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE DATE: October 16, 2023 MOVED BY: Councillor Woo SECONDED BY: That the request for Emergency Services, Fire Hall #2, to attend the Clarington Polar Bear Swim on January 1, 2024, in Newcastle, be approved. Page 23 Clarftwn Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: October 16, 2023 Submitted By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO File Number: Report Number: FSD-038-23 By-law Number: Resolution#: Report Subject: 2023 Contract Awards During Summer Recess Recommendation: 1. That Report FSD-038-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information. Page 24 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-038-23 Report Overview To report to Council on the contracts awarded during Council Recess. 1. Background Page 2 1.1 During periods when Council is in Recess, provision has been made for the approval of contract awards in order to continue with business as usual. Refer to Purchasing By - Law #2021-077, Part 3 Section 61, Council Recess Procedures. During the summer recess of 2023 there were 4 contract awards that would normally necessitate a report to Council. 2. Comments 2.1 In accordance with Purchasing By-law #2021-077, the following contracts were awarded during Council Recess: PS Report# Contract# Description PS-014-23 RFP2023-5 Active Transportation Master Plan & Wayfinding System Strategy PS-018-23 CL2023-19 Partial roof replacement at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer PS-020-23 CL2023-8 Pavement Rehabilitation PS-021-23 CL2023-26 Supply and Delivery of Two Tractors 2.2 A copy of the recommending Purchasing Services Reports for the above noted projects are attached as Attachments. 3. Financial Considerations Not Applicable. Page 25 Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report FSD-038-23 4. Concurrence Not Applicable. 5. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that Council receives this report for information. Staff Contact: Trevor Pinn, CPA,CA, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, 905-623-3379 x2602 or tpinn@clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 - PS-014-23 Active Transportation Master Plan & Wayfinding System Strategy Attachment 2 - PS-018-23 Partial roof replacement at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Attachment 3 - PS-020-23 Pavement Rehabilitation Attachment 4 - PS-021-23 Supply and Delivery of Two Tractors Interested Parties: There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision. Page 26 Attachment 1 to Report FSD-038-23 ciffftma Report Purchasing Services If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: PS Reports - CAO Approve Only Report Number: Purchasing Services-014-23 Report Date: June 23, 2023 Submitted By: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO File Number: RFP2023-5 Report Subject: Active Transportation Master Plan and Wayfinding System Strategy - Summer Recess Procedure (Purchasina By -Law 2021-077 S.61) Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to the Chief Administrative Officer the following: 1. That the proposal received from WSP Canada Inc. being the most responsive bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2023-5 be awarded the contract for the provision of consulting services for the Active Transportation Master Plan and Wayfinding System Strategy, as required by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department; and 2. That the total funds required to complete this project in the amount of $121,037.41 (Net HST Rebate), be approved. Page 27 Attachment 1 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasing Services-014-23 1. Background Page 2 1.1 The Municipality requires the assistance of a qualified firm to conduct an Active Transportation Master Plan and Wayfinding System Strategy. The Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) aims to establish an active transportation network plan, inform policies, and develop an implementation program/schedule to support Clarington's vision for a safe, integrated, and cohesive transportation network for all modes of active travel including walking, cycling, and other non -motorized modes of travel and mobility devices. The ATMP will also recognize and review the integration of active transportation with public transit routes for the formation of a complete and connected network. 1.2 The Wayfinding System Strategy will complement the ATMP and serve to inform and guide active transportation users in a navigational and advisory capacity, inform policies, encourage, and promote utilization of these features, and develop an implementation program / schedule to complement the ATMP. 1.3 A Request for Proposal (RFP) was developed to allow the Municipality to select a qualified Consultant with the skills, resources, and experience necessary to complete the Active Transportation Master Plan and Wayfinding System Strategy in accordance with the terms of reference provided by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department. 1.4 RFP2023-5 was issued by the Purchasing Services Division and advertised electronically on the Municipality of Clarington's (the Municipality) website. Notification of the availability of the document was also posted on the Ontario Public Buyers Association's website. The RFP was structured on a three -envelope system with price being an evaluated factor. 1.5 In view of the Summer Council Recess, authorization is requested to award the above contract in accordance with Purchasing By -Law #2021-077, Part 2 Section 61, Council Recess Procedures. 2. Analysis 2.1 The RFP closed April 12, 2023. 2.2 The RFP stipulated, among other things, that the proponents were to provide a description of the Firm/Consulting team, key qualifications, firm profile, highlights of past service and experience of team members with projects of similar size, nature, and complexity, and demonstrate an understanding of the Municipality's requirements. Page 28 Attachment 1 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasing Services-014-23 Page 3 2.3 Eleven companies downloaded the document. Four proposals were received (refer to Attachment 1) by the stipulated closing date and time. All proposals received complied with Phase 1 - Mandatory submission requirements and were distributed to the evaluation committee for review, evaluation and scoring. 2.4 The technical proposals were evaluated and scored independently by the members of the evaluation committee, in accordance with the established criteria as outlined in the RFP. The evaluation committee was comprised of three staff members from the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department. 2.5 The evaluation committee met to review and agree upon the overall scores for each proposal. Some of the areas on which the submissions were evaluated were as follows: • The Proponent's understanding of the Municipality's requirements, the project and any related issues or concerns; • The Proponent's experience performing similar work on projects of comparable nature, size, and scope, in a municipality of similar population size within the last five years; • The proposed team members and their roles and experience; • The proposed timeline to complete the required tasks; • A methodology describing the Proponent's project management approach, work plan, goals, objectives, and methods of communications to be utilized to meet the requested deadlines; and • The proposed solution must include a detailed work plan indicating the project method, schedule, Gantt chart, tasks and deliverables showing an estimated overall timeline of the project. 2.6 Upon completion of the evaluation, three of the four submissions met the established passing threshold of 80 percent for Phase 2 — Technical Submission and moved forward to Phase 3 - Pricing. It was determined by the evaluation committee, that a presentation from the short-listed proponents would not be required. 2.7 The pricing envelopes were opened and evaluated as prescribed in the RFP document. 2.8 Upon completion of the evaluation scoring, the recommendation is to award to the highest ranked proponent, WSP Canada Inc. 2.9 WSP Canada Inc. has provided services to the Municipality in the past, therefore references were not checked. Page 29 Attachment 1 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report Purchasing Services-014-23 3. Financial Considerations 3.1 The Municipality was successful in receiving $50,000 of federal grant funding for the creation of the Wayfinding System Strategy through the Active Transportation Fund as per Report #PDS-042-22 and Resolution #JC044-22. 3.2 The funding required for this project is $121,037.41 (Net HST Rebate) and is in the approved budget allocation as provided and will be funded from the following account: Description Account Number Amount Active Transportation Master Plan 110-32-331-83459-7401 $70,000 Wayfinding System Strategy 110-32-331-83459-7401 49,850 DC Services Related to Highways Reserve Fund 586-00-000-00000-7418 1,187 4. Concurrence This report has been reviewed by the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services who concurs with the recommendations. 5. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that WSP Canada Inc. be awarded the contract for the provision of the Active Transportation Master Plan and Wayfinding System Strategy in accordance with the terms and conditions of RFP2023-5. Staff Contact: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager, 905-623-3379- Ext 2209 or dferguson@clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 — Summary of Submissions Received Page 30 Attachment 1 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasing Services-014-23 Attachment 1 - Summary of Submissions Received Municipality of Clarington Page 5 RFP2023-5 — Active Transportation Master Plan and Wayfinding System Strategy Bid Summary Bidder CIMA Canada Inc.* 11 Paradigm Transportation Solutions Ltd.* Urban Systems and Fathom Studio WSP Canada Inc. Note: * Denotes Proponents who were shortlisted. Page 31 Attachment 2 to Report FSD-038-23 clffftwn Report Purchasing Services If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: PS Reports - CAO Approve Only Report Number: Purchasing Services-018-23 Report Date: July 24, 2023 Submitted By: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO File Number: CL2023-19 Report Subject: Partial Roof Replacement — Bowmanville Indoor Soccer - Summer Recess Procedure (Purchasina By -Law 2021-077 S.61) Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to the Chief Administrative Officer the following: That Masi Group Inc., with a total bid amount of $608,000.00 being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2023-19 be awarded the contract for the Partial Roof Replacement at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer facility (BIS) as required by the Community Services Department; 2. That the total funds required for this project in the amount of $675,060.00, which includes construction costs of $608,000.00 and other costs such as consulting, contract administration and contingencies of $67,060.00 be approved. Page 32 Attachment 2 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasing Services-018-23 1. Background Page 2 1.1 Tender specifications were prepared by Barry Bryan and Associates and provided by the Community Services Department to the Purchasing Services Division, for the partial roof replacement at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer facility. This work is required as a result of windstorm damage in December 2022. 1.2 Tender CL2023-19 was issued by the Purchasing Services Division and advertised on the Municipality's website. Notification was also posted on the Ontario Public Buyers Association's website. The Tender closed on May 29, 2023. 2. Analysis 2.1 Twenty-four plan takers downloaded the tender document. Nine bids were received in response to the call. The submissions were reviewed by the Purchasing Services Division (see attachment 1), and all were deemed compliant. The results were forwarded to the Community Services Department for their consideration and review. 2.2 The Purchasing Services Division completed reference checks for the low bidder, however the references received were unsatisfactory and the low bid was removed from consideration and deemed non -compliant. 2.3 The Purchasing Services Division completed reference checks for the second low bidder, Masi Group Inc. References were deemed satisfactory and provided to the Community Services Department for consideration. 2.4 After review and analysis by the Community Services Department and the Purchasing Services Division, it was mutually agreed that the second low compliant bidder, Masi Group Inc., be recommended for the award of tender CL2023-19. 3. Financial Considerations 3.1 As part of the 2023 budget deliberations, $862,800 (Net HST Rebate) was approved for the design and replacement of the roof at the Municipal Administration Centre (MAC). Due to the storm damage and urgency to repair the roof at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer (BIS) facility, the Community Services Department requested that a portion of the funds budgeted for the MAC roof replacement be re -aligned to complete the repairs needed at BIS. 3.2 An insurance claim has been submitted to the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool (DMIP) to off set a portion of the cost to complete the repair. The estimated reimbursable amount for this claim is $75,293.70 (Net HST Rebate) and includes the $10,000.00 Page 33 Attachment 2 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report Purchasing Services-018-23 deductible. The DMIP hired a contractor to assess the roof and provide them with an estimate to replace the entire roof. It was determined that the storm damaged 23% of the total roof area. The assessment was then used to calculate the amount that could be recovered by the Municipality. The Municipality has requested a reconsideration as the represented repair cost does not represent the original roof construction. 3.3 The total funds required for this contract in the amount of $675,060.00, which includes construction costs of $608,000.00 and other costs such as consulting, contract administration and contingencies of $67,060.00 be funded from the following account: Description Account Number Amount 2023 Various Roof Replacements 110-42-421-83687-7401 $675,060 3.4 Queries with respect to the department's needs, specifications, etc. should be referred to the Director of Community Services. 4. Concurrence This report has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services who concurs with the recommendations. 5. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that Masi Group Inc., with a total bid price of $608,000.00 being the low compliant bidder be awarded the contract for the Partial Roof Replacement at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer facility (BIS) in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2023-19. Staff Contact: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager, 905-623-3379 ext. 2209 or dferguson@clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Summary of Bid Results Interested Parties: List of Interested Parties available from Department. Page 34 Attachment 2 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report Purchasing Services-018-23 Attachment #1 Municipality of Clarington CL2023-19 Partial Roof Replacement at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Bid Summary Bidder Total Bid Price (excluding HST) Total Bid Price (including HST) Masi Group Inc. $608,000.00 $687,040.00 Stybek Roofing Ltd 626,655.00 708,120.15 Always Roofing Ltd 640,990.00 724,318.70 T.P. Crawford Ltd 691,152.87 781,002.74 Applewood Roofing & Sheet Metal 711,730.00 804,254.90 E-D Roofing Ltd 797,000.00 900,610.00 Crawford Roofing Corp 880,000.00 994,400.00 Semple Gooder Roofing Corp 996,255.48 1,125,768.69 T Hamilton & Son Roofing Inc. Non -Compliant Non -Compliant Page 35 Attachment 3 to Report FSD-038-23 clffftwn Report Purchasing Services If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: PS Reports - CAO Approve Only Report Number: Purchasing Services-020-23 Report Date: August 23, 2023 Submitted By: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO File Number: CL2023-8 Report Subject: 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation - Summer Recess Procedure (Purchasina By -Law 2021-077 S.61) Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to the Chief Administrative Officer the following: That D. Crupi & Sons Ltd. with a bid amount of $1,241,348.77 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2023-8 be awarded the contract for the 2023 pavement Rehabilitation work as required by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department; and 2. That the total estimated funds required for this project in the amount of $1,424,300.00 (Net HST Rebate) which includes construction costs of $1,241,348.77 (Net HST Rebate) and other related costs such as geotechnical investigation, material testing, contingency in the amount of $182,951.22 (Net HST Rebate) be approved. Page 36 Attachment 3 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report Purchasing Services-020-23 1. Background 1.1 Tender specifications for pavement rehabilitation work were provided by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department to the Purchasing Services Division. 1.2 The pavement rehabilitation work for the tender included the following: • removal and replacement of surface asphalt and base asphalt (where required), • concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement, • structure adjustments, • pavement line painting, and • associated restoration. 1.3 The surface asphalt work included the following: • placement of final lift of asphalt, • base asphalt repairs (where required), • concrete curb installation at catch basins, • structure adjustments, • pavement line painting, and • associated restoration. 1.4 CL2023-8 was issued by the Purchasing Services Division and advertised on the Municipality's website. A notification was also posted on the Ontario Public Buyers Association's website. The tender closed on August 3, 2023. 1.5 In view of the Summer Council Recess, authorization is requested to award the above contract in accordance with Purchasing By -Law #2021-077, Part 2 Section 61, Council Recess Procedures. 2. Analysis 2.1 Seventeen companies downloaded the tender document. Three submissions were received, and all were deemed compliant. 2.2 The results were forwarded to the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department for review and consideration. Page 37 Attachment 3 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report Purchasing Services-020-23 2.3 After review and analysis by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department and the Purchasing Services Division, it was mutually agreed that the low, compliant bidder, D. Crupi & Sons Ltd. be recommended for award of tender CL2023-8. No reference checks were completed for D. Crupi & Sons Ltd. as they have performed work for the Municipality in the past and their work has been satisfactory. 3. Financial Considerations 3.1 The total estimated funds for this project in the amount of $1,424,300.00 (Net HST Rebate) which includes construction costs of $1,241,348.77 (Net HST Rebate) and other related costs such as geotechnical investigation, material testing, contingency in the amount of $182,951.22 (Net HST Rebate) is included in the approved Capital Budget and be funded from the following account: Description Account Number Amount Pavement Rehabilitation 110-50-330-83212-7401 $328,000 Prospect Street Reconstruction 110-32-330-83242-7401 134,611 CCBF — 2022 Pavement Rehab 110-32-330-83242-7401 39,389 Funding O'Dell Street Reconstruction 110-50-330-83414-7401 91,000 CCBF — 2022 Pavement Rehab 110-50-330-83414-7401 13,600 Funding Lambs Lane Reconstruction 110-32-330-83445-7401 135,400 North Scugog Court 110-32-330-83358-7401 59,500 Development Charge — Roads and 110-32-330-83358-7401) 20,520 Related Municipal Capital Works Reserve 110-32-330-83358-7401 2,280 Fund Green Road Roundabout 110-50-330-83276-7401 72,450 Development Charge — Roads and 110-50-330-83276-7401 84,150 Related Page 38 Attachment 3 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasing Services-020-23 Page 4 Description Account Number Amount Port Darlington / East Shore Drive 110-32-330-83442-7401 140,928 Extension Development Charge — Roads and 110-32-330-83442-7401 35,272 Related Alexander Boulevard / Liberty Place 110-32-330-83451-7401 34,151 Reconstruction CCBF — 2022 Pavement Rehab 110-32-330-83451-7401 29,149 Funding Rudell Road (Region of Durham 110-50-330-83212-7402 203,900 Recovery) 3.2 Contract administration and construction inspection services will be completed internally by Planning and Infrastructure Services Staff for this project. 3.3 Queries with respect to the departments needs, specifications, etc., should be referred to the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services. 4. Concurrence This report has been reviewed by the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services who concurs with the recommendations. 5. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that D. Crupi & Sons Ltd. with a bid amount of $1,241,348.77 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2023-8 be awarded the contract for the 2023 pavement Rehabilitation work as required by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department. Staff Contact: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager, 905-623-3379 ext. 2209 or dferguson@clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 — Bid Summary Page 39 Attachment 3 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasinq Services-020-23 Page 5 Attachment #1 — to Report Purchasing Services-020-23 Municipality of Clarington CL2023-8 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Bid Summary Bidder Total Bid (Including HST) Total Bid (Net HST Rebate) D. Crupi & Sons Limited $1,378,463.16 $1,241,348.77 Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. $1,511,370.03 $1,361,035.52 IPAC Paving $1,513,044.97 $1,362,543.86 Page 40 Attachment 4 to Report FSD-038-23 clffftwn Report Purchasing Services If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: PS Reports - CAO Approve Only Report Number: Purchasing Services-021-23 Report Date: August 23, 2023 Submitted By: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO File Number: CL2023-26 Report Subject: Supply and Delivery of Two Tractors — Summer Recess Procedure (Purchasina By -Law 2021-077 S.61) Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to the Chief Administrative Officer the following: 1. That Green Tractors Inc. with a bid amount of $699,675.23 (Net HST) being the low, compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of CL2023- 26 be awarded the contract for the Supply and Delivery of Two Tractors; and 2. That the total estimated funds required for this project in the amount of $703,675 (Net HST) include $699,675.23 (Net HST) for the two new tractors and other costs such as radios, GPS units and Clarington decal lettering and striping in the amount of $4,000 (Net HST) be approved. Page 41 Attachment 4 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasing Services-021-23 1. Background Page 2 1.1 Tender specifications for the supply and delivery of two tractors were prepared by the Public Works Department and provided to the Purchasing Services Division. One tractor has a plow mount and 60" side rotary mower and the other tractor has a horst plow mount with a rear stow side boom mower. 1.2 CL2023-26 was issued by the Purchasing Services Division and advertised on the Municipality's website. Notification was also posted on the Ontario Public Buyers Association's website. The tender closed on July 7, 2023. 1.3 In view of the Summer Council Recess, authorization is requested to award the above contract in accordance with Purchasing By -Law #2021-077, Part 2 Section 61, Council Recess Procedures. 2. Analysis 2.1 Two submissions were received and deemed compliant (see Attachment 1). 2.2 Bidders were able to bid on one or both tractors. There was also the option for Bidders to provide a trade-in credit for a 2012 tractor with horst plow mount and side deck rotary mower. 2.3 After review and analysis by the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Services Division, the low bidder for both tractors, including trade-in credit, was Green Tractors Inc. It was mutually agreed that the low, compliant bidder, Green Tractors Inc. be recommended for award of the supply and delivery of two tractors for tender CL2023- 26. 3. Financial Considerations 3.1 The total estimated cost for the two tractors and other associated costs exceeds the allocated budget by $52,675 (Net HST). The bid included a trade-in credit in the amount of $50,880 (Net HST). The additional funds required for the two new tractors will be funded through the trade-in credit and the remaining amount of $1,795 (Net HST Rebate) will be funded from the Operations Equipment Reserve Fund. The total estimated funds required for the project in the amount of $703,675 (Net HST) include $699,675.23 (Net HST) for the two new tractors and other costs such as radios, GPS units and Clarington decal lettering and striping in the amount of $4,000 (Net HST) is in the approved budget allocation as provided and will be funded from the following account: Page 42 Attachment 4 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasinq Services-021-23 Page 3 Description Account Number Amount 2023 Fleet New Roads 110-36-388-83643-7401 $388,000 2023 Fleet Replacement Roads 110-36-388-83642-7401 263,000 Operations Equipment Reserve Fund 110-36-388-83642-7401 1,795 3.2 Queries with respect to the departments needs, specifications, etc., should be referred to the Director of Public Works. 4. Concurrence This report has been reviewed by the Director of Public Works who concurs with the recommendations. 5. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that Green Tractors Inc. with a bid amount of $699,675.23 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2023-26 be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of two tractors as required by the Public Works Department. Staff Contact: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager, 905-623-3379 ext. 2209 or dferguson@clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 — Bid Summary Page 43 Attachment 4 to Report FSD-038-23 Municipality of Clarington Report Purchasing Services-021-23 Municipality of Clarington Summary of Bid Results Tender CL2023-26 Supply and Delivery of Two Tractors Page 4 Bidder Total Bid (Net HST) Green Tractors Inc. $699,675.23 Bob Mark New Holland 739,795.20 11 Bidders could bid on one or both tractors. There was the option for Bidders to offer a trade-in credit for a 2012 tractor. The Total Bid does not include the trade-in credit. Page 44 Clarftwn Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: October 16, 2023 Report Number: FSD-039-23 Submitted By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#: File Number: CL2023-5 By-law Number: Report Subject: Brown Street Reconstruction Recommendations: 1. That Report FSD-039-23 be received; 2. That Broz Excavating Inc. with a total bid amount of $1,992,226.67 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of tender CL2023-5 be awarded the contract for Brown Street Reconstruction as required by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department; 3. That the total funds required for this project in the amount of $2,532,900 (Net HST Rebate) which includes construction costs of $1,992,226.67 (Net HST Rebate) and other related costs such as topographic survey, detailed design, subsurface utility investigation, geotechnical investigation, utility relocations, (Bell and Elexicon), material testing, inspection, contract administration, and contingencies of $540,673.33 (Net HST Rebate) is included in the approved 2021/2022 Capital Budget; and 4. That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-039-23, and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Page 45 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-039-23 Page 2 Report Overview To request authorization from Council to award CL2023-5 for Brown Street Reconstruction. 1. Background 1.1 Tender specifications and drawings were prepared by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department's Infrastructure Division. The scope of work includes: • Reconstruction of Brown Street, including new curb and asphalt boulevard, storm sewer construction, watermain removal and replacement, sub -drain installation, sidewalk removal and replacement for servicing installation, removal and reinstatement of road structure, streetlighting upgrades, driveway aprons, and general restoration. Reconstruction of Albert Street, including new curb and sidewalk, watermain installation, removal and reinstatement of road structure, driveway aprons and general restoration. Reconstruction of Victoria Street, including storm sewer construction, watermain removal and replacement, sub -drain installation, removal and reinstatement of road structure, driveway aprons, sections of sidewalk and general restoration. 1.2 Tender CL2023-5 was issued by the Purchasing Services Division and advertised electronically on the Municipality's website. Notification of the availability of the document was also posted on the Ontario Public Buyers Association's website. 1.3 Thirty-one (31) companies downloaded the tender document. 2. Analysis 2.1 The tender closed on September 12, 2023. 2.2 Six (6) submissions were received. 2.3 All submissions have been deemed compliant and were forwarded to the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department for review and consideration. 2.4 References were not checked for the low -compliant bidder Broz Excavating Inc. as the Municipality has worked with this company in the past, and their work was satisfactory. 2.5 Based on the review by the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department and the Purchasing Services Division, it was mutually agreed that Broz Excavating Inc. be recommended for award of this project. Page 46 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-039-23 3. Financial Considerations Page 3 3.1 The total funds required for this project in the amount of $2,532,900 (Net HST Rebate), which includes construction costs of $1,992,226.67 (Net HST Rebate), and other related costs such as topographic survey, detailed design, subsurface utility investigation, geotechnical investigation, utility relocations, (Bell and Elexicon), material testing, inspection, and contract administration, and contingencies of $540,673.33 (Net HST Rebate) is included in the approved Capital Budget and will be funded from the following accounts: Description Account Number Amount Brown Street Reconstruction 110-32-330-83457-7401 $1,319,000 Pavement Rehabilitation 110-50-330-83212-7401 397,400 Region of Durham Recovery 110-32-330-83457-7402 816,500 3.2 Queries with respect to the department's needs, specifications, etc., should be referred to the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services. 4. Concurrence This report has been reviewed by the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services who concurs with the recommendations. 5. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that Broz Excavating Inc. with a total bid amount of $1,992,226.67 (Net HST Rebate), being the low compliant bidder, be awarded the contract for Brown Street Reconstruction in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2023-5. Staff Contact: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager, 905-623-3379, Ext. 2209 or dferguson@clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 — Bid Summary Interested Parties: List of Interested Parties available from Department. Page 47 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-039-23 Page 4 Attachment 1 to Report FSD-039-23 — Bid Summary Municipality of Clarington CL2023-5 Brown Street Reconstruction Bidder Total Bid (Including HST) Total Bid (Net HST Rebate) Broz Excavating Inc. $2,212,280.01 $1,992,226.67 Hard -Co Construction Ltd. 2,469,580.30 2,223,933.55 Nick Carchidi Excavating Ltd. 2,660,527.37 2,395,887.30 Primrose Contracting Ltd. 2,822,002.22 2,541,300.41 Dufferin Construction Company 3,480,796.64 3,134,565.19 Elirpa Construction & Materials Ltd. 3,715,661.54 3,346,068.30 Clarftwn Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: October 16, 2023 Report Number: LGS-027-23 Submitted By: Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#: File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: Health Benefit Program 2023 Renewal to November 1, 2024 Recommendations: 1. That Report LGS-027-23 and any related communication items, be received; 2. That the Health Benefit Program be renewed with Sun Life to November 1, 2024, at an overall increase of 5.7%; and 3. That the Clarington Public Library, Museums & Archives be advised of the renewal program, and that they continue to be invoiced for their portion of the benefit program as applicable; and 4. That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, be authorized to approve administrative agreements as required for the current and future benefit renewals, subject to satisfactory service and acceptable terms with the benefit provider(s). Page 49 Municipality of Clarington Report LGS-027-23 Report Overview Page 2 The annual renewal of the Health Benefit Program is presented for approval at an overall rate increase of 5.7% for the period of November 1, 2023, to November 1, 2024. In addition, this Report seeks approval to authorize the Deputy CAO/Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, to approve the administrative agreements for the current and future benefit renewals with the benefit provider(s), subject to satisfactory service and acceptable terms. 1. Background Existing Program for Health Benefits 1.1 The Extended Health (EHC) and Dental Benefits program with Sun Life remains under an Administrative Services Only (ASO) funding formula. The non-ASO benefits which include Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) continue under the traditional funding formula. Mosey and Mosey — Benefit Consultant 1.2 Mosey and Mosey is a leading benefit consultant in the municipal sector. In 2009 they partnered with Local Authority Services (LAS), a multi -employer consortium to allow individual municipalities to achieve reduced benefit costs through the increased purchasing power of the overall group. There are currently over 34 municipalities participating in this program. 1.3 Since 2019, the Municipality of Clarington has partnered with Mosey and Mosey in the Local Authority Services (LAS). 2. The 2024 Program Renewal 2024 Rates and Overall Impact 2.1 Mosey and Mosey has undertaken negotiations with Sun Life to reduce the proposed benefit program rate increase from 15.0% to 5.7%. The 2022 — 2023 annual renewal was 7.9%. 2.2 The overall rate increase is impacted by increases to AD&D and claims experience with Extended Health and Dental benefits. There is no change to Life Insurance and Long - Term Disability (LTD) premiums. Page 50 Municipality of Clarington Report LGS-027-23 3. Financial Considerations Page 3 3.1 The Municipality has established the ASO Benefits Reserve Fund which can be used to fund fluctuations in actual benefits and stabilize the tax impacts of health benefit costs. 3.2 At January 1, 2023 the opening balance in the ASO Benefits Reserve Fund is approximately $1.5 million. This balance consists of returned premiums resulting from surpluses in our claims history and would be used to fund any deficits to the plan. 4. Future Benefit Annual Renewals 4.1 In 2008 and 2012 Council provided authorization to the former Director of Corporate Services to authorize annual benefit renewals provided the renewals were subject to satisfactory service and the terms of the renewal were acceptable; meaning the change in rates were in line with claims experience and general market conditions. 4.2 Since 2019 the annual renewals have been brought to Council for approval to demonstrate the benefit of Mosey and Mosey's involvement, through the LAS program. 4.3 The last time the Municipality went to market was in 2016 resulting in a carrier change to SunLife from Great West Life. Insurance costs to the Municipality are based on the group's claims experience. When going to market insurance companies may discount the first year to incent a change of carrier. In future years, based on claims experience costs may rise at a higher -than -average number to reflect the true claims experience. Therefore, in the long run the Municipality sees higher volatility in rates but no significant savings in the long run as costs are based on claims. Therefore, frequent change in providers is not recommended. 4.4 The partnership with Mosey and Mosey provides oversight of the benefit plan, offsetting the need to have the benefit plan tested in the market. They regularly review the plan to ensure that fees are in line with the market and as part of the LAS program our experience is rated over the entire LAS group versus solely the Municipality, mitigating the overall risk. 4.5 The Municipality is obligated to provide benefits to employees under the provisions of existing employment contracts and collective agreements, as approved by Council. The Municipality is required to provide the same type and level of benefits currently in place and those negotiated in future rounds of bargaining. 4.6 Providing authorization to the Deputy CAO/Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, to approve the annual renewals that are negotiated on our behalf by Mosey and Mosey improves efficiency ensuring timely authorization of the Page 51 Municipality of Clarington Report LGS-027-23 Page 4 administrative agreements for the benefit program renewals and reduces administrative reporting to Council. 5. Concurrence 5.1 This report has been reviewed and contributed to, by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer who concurs with the recommendations. 6. Conclusion 6.1 It is respectfully recommended that the renewal of the Health Benefit Program be renewed with an overall 5.7% increase and that the Deputy CAO/Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, be authorized to approve administrative agreements with the benefit provider(s) for future renewals. Staff Contact: Lisa Wheller, Human Resources Manager, 905-623-3379 ext 2205 or Iwheller(c)_clarington.net Kerri McMullen, Compensation & Benefits Supervisor, 905-623-3379 ext 2206 or kmcmullen(a_clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 — Mosey and Mosey Monthly Renewal Rates and Cost Summary Interested Parties: The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision: The Clarington Public Library, Museums & Archives Page 52 Attachment 1 to Report LGS-027-23 Mosey and Mosey Monthly Renewal Rates and Cost Summary THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON All Divisions Combined Basic Life Insurance Lives & Volumes 103,670,500 $ Cost Monthly Premium 27,475.63 Renewal Costs Monthly Premium % Adi• $ NegotiatedBenefit Renewal Costs Monthly Premium 27,475.63 % Adi' 0.0% $ 27,475.63 0.0% Supplemental Life Insurance 16,237,000 1,867.26 1,867.26 0.0% 1,867.26 0.0% Dependent Life 370 2,801.25 2,801.25 0.0% 2,801.25 0.0% AD&D 88,892,500 1,688.96 1,955.64 15.8% 1,866.74 10.5% Long Term Disability 1,925,565 84,126.71 96,744.82 15.0% 84,126.71 0.0% Extended Health Care Single 74 11,143.10 12,926.08 12,145.95 Couple 128 40,943.97 47,495.21 44,629.20 Family 249 99,364.24 115,262.55 16.0% 108,307.83 9.0% Dental Single 74 5,342.11 6,357.15 5,742.59 Couple 128 18,606.13 22,141.55 20,001.66 Family 249 56,732.60 67,512.20 19.0% 60,987.69 7.5% TOTAL MONTHLY PREMIUM $ 350,091.96 $ 402,539.34 $ 369,952.51 TOTAL MONTHLY COST INCLUDING PST $ 378,099.32 $ 434,742.49 $ 399,548.71 TOTAL ANNUAL COST - ALL BENEFITS $ 4,537,191.84 $ 5,216,909.88 $ 4,794,584.52 Variance To Current Cost $ 679,718.04 15.0% $ 257,392.68 5.7% Mosey And Mosey Benefit Plan Consultants Page 53 Page 1 of 7 HNICQRE (*. NDERGROUND INC. July 17, 2023 Re: D2021— 43 - Request for Noise bylaw Exemption — Detail of work To Clerk, This document is intended as Technicore' s request for a noise bylaw exemption for the underground construction of 1800mm sanitary sewer through microtunnelling method. Our intent is to complete the work from the hours of 7:00am Monday to Sunday 7:00am. This would allow us to reduce overall project duration by approximately 3 months. Work would be split into a total of 14 shifts. Each shift would be from 7:00am to 7:00pm & then 7:00pm to 7:00am @ 6 times a week. Proposed timelines would be between July 24, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Based on our past project experience and noise & vibration studies completed during our mining operations, quantitative noise levels ranged from 70-80 dBA in very busy intersections during the day while at nighttime, noise levels ranged from 60-70 dBA. It should be noted that baseline noise readings, prior to construction work, were also noted at similar levels. The main noise producing activities are described below. Our intent is to minimize noise generating activities during night shift to reduce overall impact to neighbouring stake holders. Detail of work: Please note that there are two "mining shafts" intended on this project & are labeled as Shaft 14 & Shaft 17. Morning Shift (7:00am to 7:00pm) At daytime mining operations are as follow, 1. Crane operation 2. Separation plant operation 3. Installation of pipes 4. Hauling pipes and excavated soil 5. Site deliveries (if needed) 6. Management team site visits. Night Shift (7:00pm to 7:00am) At nighttime mining operations are as follow, 1. Crane operation 2. Separation plant operation 3. Installation of pipes. No Hauling, No site deliveries, and No site visits (if not necessary). 102 Bales Drive East, P.O. Box 93089, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8K3 Tel: 905-898-4889Fgg@C5,1398-2822 HNICQRE (*. NDERGROUND INC. Feel free to reach out for any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Muhammad Os Tan Mughees, PMP, EIT Technicore Underground Inc. Enclosed: • Durham Region support letter • Site layouts (SH/MH14 & SH/MH17)/Key maps 102 Bales Drive East, P.O. Box 93089, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 81<3 Tel: 905-898-4889pgg@0,5598-2822 Wednesday July 12, 2023 oi Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 The Regional Municipality of Attention Clarington Council, Durham Works Department The Region of Durham is currently constructing a new sanitary trunk sewer and watermain on Baseline Rd. west of Courtice Road, north on Trulls to 605 Rossland Rd. E. Bloor. The project is on track to be approximately six months behind schedule Level 5 at this point. We are aware that Pachino and Technicore are seeking a noise PO Box 623 exemption to be able to proceed with 24 hour tunnelling to get the project Whitby, ON L1 N caught up. It would be a great benefit to local businesses and residents to 6A3 Canada allow the exemption for the project to be expedited. The project was originally 905-668-7711 scheduled to be completed in December 2023 but it is now being forecast to 1-800-372-1102 complete in the spring or early summer of 2024 unless we can fast track the Fax: 905-668-2051 tunnelling. It would benefit the community greatly to allow the noise exemption durham.ca so the project could be shortened in duration to hopefully complete the project months sooner. The community and businesses have been inconvenienced for one year already and if the contractor is unable to obtain the exemption it could be another year before we are completed. Best regards, Ron Morissette, C.E.T. Contract Supervisor Works Construction The Regional Municipality of Durham If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3824 Page 56 RECEIVING HAFT (TEMPORARY ROAD WIDE NG AROUND SHAFT) SHAF FOR MICROTUNNEL OPERATIONS AND MH 14 (ROAD IS CO PLFTFI V RI nCKED) — — — RECEIVIN�NNELING SHAFT AND MH 12 (ENSURE TRUS ROAD AND CIGAS ROAD INERSECTION IS OPEN DURING T ACTIVITIES) II AREA 1 1 CO NECT TO • LOCATION: BASELINE ROAD FROM COURTICE ROAD TO TRULLS ROAD AND TRULLS ROAD 1 EX. 1 1 WATERMAIN FROM BASELINE ROAD TO CIGAS ROAD (5+150) • REFER TO SHEET 6 FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON CONSTRUCTION AND STAGING WITHIN THIS 1 AREA. ASHA TO INSTALL MH 17 j AREA 2 1 • LOCATION: TRULLS ROAD (5+750) TO CIGAS ROAD (5+150) 1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: 1 o CONSTRUCT SANITARY LAUNCHING SHAFT TO REQUIRED DEPTH AND RECEIVING SHAFT SOUTH OF CIGAS ROAD o INSTALL 1800mm SANITARY TRUNK SEWER BY MICROTUNNEL o INSTALL 300mm WATERMAIN BY OPEN —CUT J1 1 o INSTALL 400mm WATERMAIN INSIDE 1200mm CASING UNDER CP RAIL TRACKS. o CONSTRUCT MH14 AND MH15 AND INSTALL VORTEX DROP STRUCTURE IN MH14. - o INSTALL SHAFTS TO INSTALL MH13 AND 450mm STUBS. AREA 3 • LOCATION: TRULLS ROAD (5+750) TO BLOOR STREET (6+800) • DESCRIPTION OF WORK: o CONSTRUCT SANITARY LAUNCHING SHAFT AND RECEIVING SHAFT SOUTH OF BLOOR STREET o INSTALL 1800mm SANITARY TRUNK SEWER BY MICROTUNNEL FROM LAUNCHING SHAFT (5+640) TO RECEIVING SHAFT AT BLOOR STREET o INSTALL 300mm WATERMAIN BY OPEN —CUT o INSTALL SHAFTS TO INSTALL MH16, MH 17, 450mm AND 600mm STUBS (INCLUDING 450mm AND 600mm STUBS FOR MH 14). �? NOTE: TEMPORARY ROAD WIDENING REQUIRED FOR AROUND RECEIVING SHAFT AT BLOOR SHAFT TO I STREET. SEE DRAWING DT-08 FOR DETAILS. STALL MH 16 Gt �9 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS W 1. INSTALLATION OF 300mm WATERMAIN (INCLUDING ALL VALVES AND HYDRANTS) FROM BLOOR TO 6+689, SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ANY OTHER CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO PRESSURE TEST AND CHLORINATE THIS C OCA REGULATED LIMIT SECTION OF PROPOSED WATERMAIN, AND COMPLETE CONNECTION AT THE BLOOR STREET PRIOR TO ANY OTHER CONSTRUCTION. SEE NOTE 3. 2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE AWARE OF PROPOSED MTO BRIDGE WORK AT HIGHWAY 401 AND COURTICE ROAD THAT MAY IMPACT ACCESS TO THE PROJECT SITE. MTO PROJECT TO COMMENCE IN JANUARY 2023. 3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTE THAT TRAFFIC SIGNALS WILL BE INSTALLED AT TRULLS ROAD AND BLOOR STREET (BY OTHERS). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE REGION, OR THEIR CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO INSTALL THE TRAFFIC F SIGNALS. WORKING E SEMENT w 4. MICROTUNNEL FROM LAUNCHING SHAFT TO BLOOR STREET SHALL OCCUR PRIOR TO MICROTUNNEL FROM LAUNCHING SHAFT TUNNE :3FOR ING TO CIGAS STREET. OPEN —CUT CONSTRUCTION ALONG BASELINE ROAD MAY BE COMPLETED AT THE SAME TIME AS 0 OPERATION MICROTUNNEL OPERATIONS. 5. INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE BOX CULVERT AT 1+180 SHALL BE INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO COMPLETING — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — THE SANITARY AND WATERMAIN CROSSING OF THE EXISTING TWIN 900m m CULVERTS AT 1+213. REFER TO _ _ _ — _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DRAWING DT-01 FOR DETAILS. _ — — — _ _ _ _ _ 6. RECEIVING SHAFT AT TRULLS ROAD AND SLOOP STREET SHALL BE DECOMMISSIONED (CUT TO BELOW GRADE AND ---� BACKFILLED) AND AREA TO BE RESTORED (INCLUDING TEMPORARY ROAD WIDENING) TO EXISTING CONDITION OR BETTER, PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION OF RECEIVING SHAFT AT TRULLS ROAD AND CIGAS ROAD. 7. MICROTUNNEL FOR WATERMAIN CROSSING UNDER CP RAIL CANNOT OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY AS MICROTUNNEL FOR SANITARY SEWER CROSSING UNDER CP RAIL. NO MICROTUNNELING WITHIN CP RAIL R.O.W. ALLOWED BETWEEN JANUARY 1—MARCH 31 SHAFT TO IN TALL MH 13 IN ANY YEAR. 8. CONSTRUCTION OF SHAFTS FOR MH 16, MH 17 AND OPEN —CUT OF 450mm STUBS SHALL BE COMPLETED AFTER MICROTUNNELING LAUNCHING SHAFT HAS BEEN FULLY DECOMMISSIONED AND INSTALLATION OF MH14, MH15 AND VORTEX DROP STRUCTURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THE 450mm STUBS AT EACH MAINTENANCE HOLE SHALL BE COMPLETED ONE AT A TIME. ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS, WILL REQUIRE THE CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE AND OBTAIN A CATEGORY 3 PERMIT TO TAKE WATER (PTTW). THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS AND RISKS FOR OBTAINING THE CATEGORY 3 EVILLE sus. PTTW. G 169.31 BELL a0 RAILWpy MILE �P r CONNECT T EX. SANITARY S ER Z BAS INE RQAQD TIT ALONG NE ROAD. CONNECT TO . WATERMAIN NOTES 1. SEE DRAWING DT-08 FOR DETAILS ON TUNNELING SHAFT WORKING AREAS AND DRAWING DT-09 FOR EASEMENT DETAILS. 2. BASELINE ROAD SHALL BE CLOSED, WITH LOCAL ACCESS ONLY FOR WORK IN AREA 1 UNTIL NOVEMBER 25, 2022. 3. TRULLS ROAD SHALL BE CLOSED, WITH LOCAL ACCESS ONLY FOR WORK IN AREAS 2 AND 3 UNTIL OCTOBER 25, 2023. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE IN CONSTRUCTION AREAS, THAT PROPERTY OWNERS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS PROPERTIES AT ALL TIMES. CONTRACTOR SHALL SCHEDULE CONSTRUCTION WORKS ACCORDINGLY. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ALL TEMPORARY SIGNAGE AND CONTROLS AS PER OTM BOOK 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE REGION OF DURHAM STAFF WITH TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION. NO. I DATE I NAME I REVISIONS LOCATION APPROVAL MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON UTILITIES VERIFIED HYDRO ONE OCTOBER 2018 VERIDIAN OCTOBER 2018 BELL CANADA JANUARY 2019 ALL STREAM OCTOBER 2018 ENBRIDGE OCTOBER 2018 ROGERS NOVEMBER 2018 CONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING U/G & OVERHEAD UTILITIES. VARIOUS UTILITIES REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTICE PRIOR TO DIGGING, FOR STAKE OUT. THE REGION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AS INDICATED ON THIS DRAWING. (\ SURVEY DATA DATE 7 I 4P0 9 SCALE 1:5000 W 3 C.G. STEP EN o im wom 100 Commerce Valley Dnve Wesi Dec. 03, 202 Thornhill, ON, 'T OA1 Telephone: (905) 882-1100 fax: 905 882-7300 woo Web" w05 P.com DRAWN: B.N. DATE: 2021 12 03 DESIGN: B.N. DATE: 2021 12 03 CHECKED: C.G.S. DATE: 2021 12 03 APPROVED: C.G.S. DATE: 2021 12 03 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM WORKS DEPARTMENT WHITEY ONTARIO COURTICE TRUNK SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION STAGING (1) CONCESSION I REG. RD. NO. I AREA MUNICIPALOY CLARINGTON DRAWING NUMBER CONTRACT NUMBER SHEET NUMBER STG-02 D2021-43 5 OF 66 Page 57 _ t rigs to do Nluseurns Transit+ Pharmacies > '' ►� Glen .. - • Mechanicai .401 Follow the contractual drawing for layouts Ir 0ricating Ltd... S A Wilsons • a 44YY • 4f # - Jr f r �+ "0 Hand! 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'r+Ir Y J 1 ' 11 ,�'r'.1 IAr .i Dili • •,' i `!-i y �. ti i i ,r ork Zone Area pproximately Shaft17 Location 91m W' Measure distance Click on the map to add to your path Total distance: 84.camg 26b59 ft) 1629 Trulls RD, Resident SHAFT/MH - 12-L PROP. MH1A o OQ m 0 PROP. HYDRANT WH12 Receiving AND VALVE Shaft p a a o u+i y Q V MH A + n PROP. 250m SANITARY SEWER (BY OPEN -CUT) CONTRAC OR SHALL INSTALL H10 AND M INTAIN ROCK FLOW 87.739 CHECK AS2VIS PER 1.. °E43. a jPROP. 10T OR 219.211AS ..µµ ��99 ER88 G2SHAF1IL)�PROP. 1800m I PROPERTY LINE H J H � 'PROP. 300mm PVC WATERMAIN -PROP. 1800mm SANITARY PROPERTY LINE PROP. HYDRANT SEWER (BY MICROTUNNEL) AND VALVE PROP250mm SANITAR WORK AREA SHALL BE ENCLOSED . CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE BY FENCE BARRIER. PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS ARE SEWER (BY OPEN -CUT) ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES z TROLLS ROAD a WORKING AREA No. 1 PROP. 1800mm SANITARY cw SEWER (BY MICROTUNNEL) m 0 n WORK AREA SHALL BE ENCLOSED BY FENCE BARRIER AND PROVIDE ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL FUT. i800mm SANITARY AND MAINTAIN ROCK FLOW CHECK DAMS AS PER OPSD SEWER (BY MICROTUNNEL) 219.210 OR 219.211. PROPERTY LINE RECEIVING SHAFT .........................................- +54m I PROPERTY LINE m c, 450m m0 HDPE CULVERT, MIN Q CONTRACTOR SHALL - 0.8% SLOPE. APPROX,-LENGTH TEMPORARILY WIDEN 48m. SEE NOTE 6. TEMPORARILY SUPPORT _ ? TRULLS ROAD SEE UTILITY POLES DURING NOTE 8 AND 9. TEMP. JERSEY BARRIER. CONSTRUCTION OF PROP. 300mm SEE NOTE 9, ROAD WIDENING AND PVC WATERMAIN. RESTORATION. It SEE NOTE 7 0 TRULLS ROAD PERMISSION TO ENTER PI N4861429.893 E678674.3773 PROP. DOUBLE SILT FENCE, AROUND MICROTU KNELTNG OPERATION AREA. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE EX. HYDRO POLE, GUY WIRE AND OVERHEAD WIRES ARE NOT DAMAGED. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ANY TEMPORARY SUPPORTS AND/OR PROTE 001 ool containers ontainers PERMISSION TO ENTER N4861407.1368 E678608.1809 PROPERTY LINE PROP. 1800mm SANITARY PERMISSION TO ENTER N4861410.981 20m E678680.8804 20m X20m AREA SHALL BE USED FOR STOCKPILING ■ TOPSOIL. CONTRACTOR SHALL i■ INSTALL DOUBLE SILT FENCE AROUND STOCKPILE, PERMISSION TO ENTER N4861404.4788 E678661.9669 PERMISSION TO ENTER N4861366.6518 �m E678674.9713 HAFT/MH - 14 0 N PRO MIT N4861 3.959 ■ H-14 *Ti ■ PERMISSION TO ENTER Q 1 N4861350.3641 E678627.6984 o 2A 900mmO HOPE CULVERT @ n ool & equip cTHL�3m. SEE NOTE 6. + containers CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ROCK FLOW CHECK DAMS AS PER OPSD 219.210 OR 219., ■■ ■ SEWER (BY MICROTUNNEL) urry Muck bins or WORKING AREA No. 3 WORKING AREA No. 2 1: 250 A 1: 250 NOTES 8.1. SUPPLY, PLACE AND COMPACT GRANULAR 'A' IN LAYERS OF 150mm TO 100% SPMDD. CROSS SLOPE SHALL BE 5.07. 1. WORKING AREAS SHOWN ARE INDICATIVE. CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE REQUIRED SIZE OF WORKING AREAS AND STAY WITHIN REGIONAL/MUNICIPAL ROAD 8g2. UPON APPROVAL FROM CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, SUPPLY, PLACE AND COMPACT HL4 (60mm THICKNESS) IN TWO LIFTS BETWEEN EXISTING EDGE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENT LIMITS. ROAD AND TEMP. JERSEY BARRIERS. 2. PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF ANY CONSTRUCTION OF SHAFTS, INSTALL SILT FENCE AND CHECK DAMS AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS OR DIRECTED BY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. 9. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROLS AS PER OTM BOOK 7. UPON COMPLETION OF TUNNELING WORK, REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL TEMPORARY MEASURES AND RESTORE AREA TO ORIGINAL CONDITION OR BETTER. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TEMPORARY SUPPORTING UTILITY AND HYDRO POLES 3. POWER GENERATOR FOR PUMPS SHALL BE LOCATED AWAY FROM THE WATERCOURSE. REPORT ANY SPILLS DURING REFUELING TO ENVIRONMENTAL DURING CONSTRUCTION OF WIDENING AND SUBSEQUENT RESTORATION OF AREA. AUTHORITIES. SURROUND GENERATOR FOR SOUND DEADENING ENCLOSURE TO LIMIT NOISE TRANSMISSION 10. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL TEMPORARY JERSEY BARRIER, WITH MIN. 0.75m CLEARANCE FROM EXISTING POLE. ENSURE CLEAR DISTANCE BETWEEN JERSEY 4. WATER FROM EXCAVATION DEWATERING SHALL BE DISCHARGED THROUGH A FILTER BAG IN A VEGETATED AREA, A MINIMUM 30m AWAY FROM ANY DITCHES OR BARRIER AND TEMPORARY FENCING IS MIN. 3.Om. APPROX. LENGTH OF JERSEY BARRIER IS 40m. WATER COURSES, REFER TO DETAIL ON DRAWING DT-12. IF FILTER BAGS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE TREATMENT, SECONDARY TREATMENT MEASURES MAY BE REQUIRED (EX. SETTING POND FURTHER FILTERING). 11. ALL DISTURBED VEGETATED AREAS AND AREAS REQUIRING LANDSCAPE TREATMENT TO BE TEMPORARILY STABILIZED EROSION CONTROL BLANKET AND REMOVED WHEN VEGETATION IS ESTABLISHED. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE DRAINAGE OF DITCHES ARE MAINTAINED DURING CONSTRUCTION WHICH MAY REQUIRE 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF VEGETATION WITHIN WORKING EASEMENT AND PLACE AND COMPACT 150mm THICK CLEARSTONE WORKING TEMPORARY CULVERTS AND/OR REALIGNING OF DITCHES. ALL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL BE RESTORED TO EXISTING CONDITIONS OF BETTER AS PER REGION SURFACE, AS REQUIRED, TO PERFORM MICROTUNNELING OPERATIONS AND MUDMATS AS PER DETAIL ON DRAWING DT-12. OF DURHAM STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS. & CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL HDPE PIPE (SIZE AND LENGTHS INDICATED IN PLANS), WITH REQUIRED 22.5DEGREE ELBOWS AS PER MANUFACTURER'S 12. ALL STOCKPILED MATERIAL MUST BE STABILIZED AND LOCATED A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM ANY WATERCOURSE OR DITCH TO PREVENT EROSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. PIPE SHALL ACCOMODATE MINIMUM OF HIGHWAY (H-20) LOADING. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE PIPE OPENING IS FREE OF ANY DEBRIS, SUBSEQUENT ENTRY OF SEDIMENTS INTO THE WATER. AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING IT THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION. 13. THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL STRATEGIES OUTLINED ON THE DRAWINGS ARE NOT STATIC AND MAY NEED TO BE UPGRADED OR AMENDED AS SITE 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL PROPOSED 300mm WATERMAIN ON TRULLS ROAD FROM BLOOR STREET TO MINIMUM 6+690, PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS CHANGE TO PREVENT SEDIMENT TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. FOR RECEIVING SHAFT. 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE REGION OF DURHAM STAFF WITH TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF SOD AND TOP SOIL UP TO A DEPTH OF 100mm. UPON COMPLETION OF INSTALLING HOPE CULVERT: SHAFTS AND WORK AREAS. AKA he , KEY PLAN N.T.S 1 02/04/22 C.G.S. ISSUED FOR ADDENDUM No. 1 N0. DATE NAME REVISIONS LOCATION APPROVAL MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON UTILITIES VERIFIED HYDRO ONE OCTOBER 2018 VERIDIAN OCTOBER 2018 BELL CANADA JANUARY 2019 ALL STREAM OCTOBER 2018 ENBRIDGE OCTOBER 2018 ROGERS NOVEMBER 2018 ^ONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING J/G & OVERHEAD UTILITIES. VARIOUS UTILITIES REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTICE PRIOR TO DIGGING, FOR STAKE OUT. THE REGION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF rHE LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AS INDICATED ON THIS DRAWING. SURVEY DATA DATE �N SCALE y--yHO--R�IZ.ON�TAL�� 3 C.G. STEP EN Sm®m i00 comme Vd y Drme Wea Feb. 04, 2022 Thornhill, ON, LY OA1 Telephone: (BDS) 882-11100 OFO Fax: 905 882-]300 Website w .WSP.- DRAWN: B.N. DATE: 2021 12 03 DESIGN: B.N. DATE: 2021 12 03 CHECKED: C.G.S. DATE: 2021 12 03 APPROVED: C.G.S. DATE: 2021 12 03 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM WORKS DEPARTMENT WHITEY ONTARIO COURTICE TRUNK SANTIARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN PHASE 3 TUNNELING SHAFTS - WORKING AREAS CONCESSION REG. RD. NO. 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CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ALL STORM FLOWS DURING CONSTRUCTION. NO. I DATE I NAME I REVISIONS LOCATION APPROVAL MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON UTILITIES VERIFIED HYDRO ONE OCTOBER 2018 VERIDIAN OCTOBER 2018 BELL CANADA JANUARY 2019 ALL STREAM OCTOBER 2018 ENBRIDGE OCTOBER 2018 ROGERS NOVEMBER 2018 CONTRACTOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING U/G & OVERHEAD UTILITIES. VARIOUS UTILITIES REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTICE PRIOR TO DIGGING, FOR STAKE OUT. THE REGION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AS INDICATED ON THIS DRAWING. SURVEY DATA DATE SCALE O.G. STEP EN 5. 0 5m 100 commerce Thornhill,...... V'11'y D'i" west Dec. 0, 2021 ON, IL OA1 Telephone: .P"' - F- 882f300 w -11. ... - DRAWN: B. N. DATE 202 12 03 DESIGN: B. N. DATE: 1 20 21 12 03 CHECKED: C,G,S, DATE: APPROVED: C.G.S. DATE: THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM WHITEY WORKS DEPARTMENT ONTARIO PHASE 3 ZMANENT EASEMENTS AND PERMISSION TO ENTER LOCATIC INCESSION I REG. RD. NO. AM MUNICIPALITY CLARINGTON DRAWING NUMBER CONTRACT NUMBER I SHEET NUMBER DT-09 D2021-43 1 41 OF 66 Page 62 September 2111, 2023 Subject: Re: Project# D2021-43-Clarington - Request for Noise bylaw exemption To whom it may concern, We, the residents of 1218 Trulls Road, have discussed with Technicore Underground Inc. & Pachino Construction Co. Ltd. regarding the construction work being carried out along Trulls Road and their request to work at night in order to expedite their construction activities. It is also understood that Technicore will be implementing noise attenuation measures as well restrict certain noise generating activities to daytime hours only in order to reduce overall impact. At this time, we would like to endorse their petition for a noise by-law exemption with Clarington that would allow them to work 24 hours, 6 days a week for the above noted project. Signees (Residents of 1218 Trulls Road): Contact Information: Page 63 Clarftwn Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: October 16, 2023 Report Number: FSD-036-23 Submitted By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#: File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: 2023 Update on Prudent Investor Recommendations: 1. That Report FSD-036-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; 2. That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer be directed to create the necessary documents and agreements, such as investment policies and enabling by-laws, to facilitate the adoption of the prudent investor standard; 3. That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer works with the Region of Durham and interested local municipalities to explore whether there is sufficient support for establishing a new local Joint Investment Board (JIB) under the prudent investor standard; 4. That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer work with ONE Investment Inc. to facilitate the Municipality joining the ONE JIB if there is insufficient support for a local option; and 5. That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-036-23, and any delegations, be advised of Council's decision. Page 64 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-036-23 Report Overview Page 2 In March 2018, the Province of Ontario passed new regulations amending how municipalities in Ontario may invest. These included changes to the eligible investment list, the last time this list was amended, and the creation of regulations around the prudent investor standard for eligible municipalities. At the May 29, 2023, General Government Committee, members requested an update on the prudent investor standard and its applicability to the Municipality of Clarington. 1. Background Previous Reports to Council 1.1 At its meeting of May 29, 2023, the General Government Committee received Report FSD-025-23 Investments Annual Report. This report provided the Committee with a review of the 2022 investment performance and provided a minor update to the Investment Policy to update formatting and add reference to ESG Investing. 1.2 As part of the consideration of the Report, the Committee amended the resolution to add "That Staff report back on the prudent investor standard. 1.3 Staff have previously reported to Council on the prudent investor standard through the following reports: a. Report FND-011-18 Investment Policy provided information regarding the prudent investor standard as part of its investment policy review in 2018; b. Report FND-028-19 Prudent Investor Standard for Municipal Investments — Update and Options Analysis outlined the risks, benefits and options to join the prudent investor standard; c. Report FND-038-20 Investment Options Update provided an update on the prudent investment standard and recommended that Staff be directed to work with ONE JIB to become a member of the joint investment board and adopt the prudent investor standard. The Committee approved the report and recommendation. The report was referred from the November 23-24, 2020 Council meeting back to GGC for November 30, 2020. At this meeting, Staff were requested to present an education session on municipal investing options and regulations to GGC on January 25, 2021; Page 65 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-036-23 Page 3 d. At the General Government Committee Meeting of January 25, 2021, an education session was presented to Committee on Municipal Investing. The presentation was received for information; and e. Report FSD-035-21 Update to Municipal Investment Policy updated the investment policy to allow for more flexibility given changing economic conditions. The report indicated that the prudent investor standard remained Staff's recommendation, but the policy changes were to provide some additional flexibility within the legal list approach. The amendments to the policy were approved, and the report was received. 1.4 To summarize the above, there is currently no direction from Council to explore or adopt the prudent investor standard. The Municipality continues to follow the default legal list approach as required by the Municipal Act, 2001. Investment Regulations 1.5 Section 418 of the Municipal Act, 2001 states that municipalities may invest in prescribed securities, in accordance with the prescribed rules, money that it does not require immediately. 1.6 In 2017, the Municipal Act, 2001 was amended to add section 418.1, which states that a municipality may, in accordance with the section and regulations, invest money that it does not require immediately in any security. This created the prudent investor standard available to municipalities in Ontario. 1.7 On March 1, 2018, Ontario Regulation 438/97: Eligible Investments, Related Financial Agreements and Prudent Investment was amended to change certain eligible investments and add regulations for the prudent investor provision under section 418.1. The only change since that time was March 1, 2022, when an updated reference to the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act was made (updating from the 1994 act to the 2020 act). 1.8 Since 2018, the economic environment has changed significantly, and the current limitations for eligible investments remain very restrictive. For example, under the regulations, the Municipality could own equity in a Canadian corporation such as Bell or Rogers (via the ONE Investment Inc pools) but could not own the debt of that same corporation unless it was A -rated or higher. It is odd that this can occur because equity ranks behind debt and is, therefore, riskier than debt. 1.9 There is currently no indication that these regulations are under review. Page 66 Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report FSD-036-23 2. Update on Current Prudent Investors City of Toronto 2.1 The City of Toronto was the first municipality in Ontario to be provided prudent investor standards through changes to the City of Toronto Act. The rules are similar to those in the Municipal Act, 2001 with the exception that the City of Toronto did not have an option on whether to adopt the standard or not. 2.2 The City of Toronto's Board consists of seven members, including the CFO/Treasurer of the City of Toronto. The members have a variety of financial backgrounds, with at least half indicating a professional designation in accounting or finance. 2.3 The City's Statement of Investment Policy was prepared under the prudent investor standard and could serve as an example for the Municipality of Clarington. The Board considered and approved the Investment Plan, which it follows to meet Council's approved policy. City of Barrie 2.4 The City of Barrie was the first municipality to adopt the prudent investor standard, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, on its own. The City also created an Investment Board under the applicable legislation. The City's Investment Board held its first meeting on February 12, 2020. 2.5 The Board comprises five members, including the Treasurer; all other members are independent. The City's website does not provide biographical information on the members or their full names. 2.6 The City of Barrie has posted the Terms of Reference for the Investment Board on their website. The City of Barrie's Investment Policy is established under the prudent investor standard and could be an example used in developing the Municipality of Clarington's policy. ONE JIB 2.7 The ONE JIB had its first meeting on May 19, 2020, and was established as a Joint Investment Board under the Municipal Act, 2001 by the Town of Bracebridge, Town of Huntsville, Town of Innisfill, City of Kenora, District Municipality of Muskoka, and the Town of Whitby. 2.8 Since the creation of ONE JIB, the City of Quinte West, the Municipality of Neebing, and the City of Thunder Bay have become members. The Town of Aurora has approved Page 67 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-036-23 Page 5 adoption and is in the process of completing the required investment policies to become a member. 2.9 The ONE JIB Board consists of nine individuals, including one Treasurer, with a variety of backgrounds. Eight of the nine members are either Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) or Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) or both. The ninth has an MBA and is a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Municipal Finance and Governance at the University of Toronto and a former Treasurer of an upper -tier municipality. 2.10 Asa joint board, each member develops its own investment policy. The ONE JIB then approves a tailored investment plan to meet each municipality's needs in accordance with the applicable policy. Samples of the policies and plans are available in various meeting agendas and minutes of the ONE JIB. 2.11 It is important to highlight that ONE JIB is independent of ONE Investment Inc. ONE JIB uses the services of ONE Investment Inc. for administration but is not required to solely use the investment options of ONE Investment Inc. Further, the Deputy CAO/Treasurer is a board member of ONE Investment Inc. but is not a member of ONE JIB. City of Ottawa 2.12 On June 22, 2022, the City of Ottawa adopted the prudent investor regime by adopting By-law 2022-317. 2.13 The City of Ottawa established the Ottawa Investment Board on December 7, 2022. The Mandate of the Board is to facilitate the prudent investment of the Fund(s) including outsourcing of investment management to an Outsource Chief Investment Officer (OCIO). 2.14 The City of Ottawa's Terms of Reference of the Ottawa Investment Board are available online and could be adapted to meet Clarington's needs. The Board consists of four public members and the City of Ottawa Treasurer (as Chair). The Manager, Treasury is the non -voting secretary of the Board and there is a reserve public member appointed as well. The terms of reference identify staggered appointment terms to ensure that there is continuity of the Board, this may be a beneficial consideration if Clarington creates its own board. 2.15 Ottawa's structure differs from the City of Barrie's as it has an OCIO that acts as the executing fiduciary and manages the various service providers (investment custodian, plan custodian, legal advisors, auditors). The Board is still responsible for the management of the OCIO and ensuring that they act within the policy established by Ottawa Council. '� Municipality of Clarington Page 6 Report FSD-036-23 3. Options for Prudent Investor Eligibility for Standard 3.1 To establish an investment board individually for the Municipality, on the day that a by- law is passed by Council to adopt section 418.1 of the Municipal Act, the Municipality must have, in the opinion of the Treasurer, at least: • $100,000,000 in money and investments that it does not require immediately, or $50,000,000 in net financial assets as indicated in Schedule 70 of the most recent Financial Information Return supplied to the Ministry and posted on the Ministry's website on the day the municipality passes the by-law. 3.2 Alternatively, if the Municipality enters into an agreement to establish and invest through a Joint Investment Board with one or more other municipalities, all of the municipalities must have, in the opinion of each treasurer, a combined total of at least $100,000,000 in money and investments that the municipalities do not require immediately. This would establish a brand-new board. 3.3 Finally, the Municipality could enter into an agreement with an already established investment board or joint investment board. 3.4 As of December 31, 2022, the Municipality of Clarington had investments of over $158,100,000 and additional cash of over $66,200,000. In addition, the net financial assets were over $117,800,000; therefore, all three options for entering the prudent investor standard would be available to the Municipality. Create an Investment Board 3.5 An investment board is a municipal services board established by a municipality and must follow the requirements of a local board in the Municipal Act, 2001. 3.6 The Board must be given the control and management of the Municipality's investments by delegating the municipality's powers to make investments and the municipality's duties under section 418.1 of the Municipal Act. 3.7 An officer or employee of the Municipality, except for the Treasurer, may not be appointed as members of the Board. There are no restrictions on the minimum number of Board members, except that, in order to allow the Treasurer to sit on the Board, there must be at least four members. 3.8 It would be recommended that the board members be compensated for their expertise and service to the Board. A matrix of required skills should be included, and it would be Page 69 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-036-23 Page 7 advisable, given the care and control of investments, that persons with financial or investment backgrounds make up the Board. 3.9 Resources would be required to meet the requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001 including minutes, agendas, integrity commissioner requests, closed meeting investigators and other duties identified by the Clerk. 3.10 The Board could hire external investment managers, which may or may not include existing investment advisors to the Municipality. Similarly, the Board in Barrie hired internal staff to manage the investments within the parameters of the Board's investment plan. The City of Barrie has two dedicated investment staff, whereas the Municipality of Clarington currently does not have a dedicated investment resource. 3.11 If Council were to establish its own Investment Board, it would be advisable to hire a Manager, Investments to liaise with the Board to allow for certain internal investment management, management of the funds/investments required immediately (less than 18 months), work with external market managers to establish relationships and balance the portfolio and provide guidance to the Treasurer. Create a New Joint Investment Board 3.12 The Municipality could work with other municipalities, such as the Region of Durham and other local municipalities, to create its own Joint Investment Board. This board would be a joint municipal services board established jointly by all of the "founding" members. Additional members could join after the establishment. 3.13 There are several options in creating a joint board that could be considered. Staff from the Region of Durham, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering and Town of Ajax have had preliminary discussions regarding a joint board similar to the Durham Municipal Insurance Board. This board could utilize the services of ONE Investment as they know how to run this type of board. This option would allow this board to have more say, a local focus and partnership opportunities without recreating the wheel while leveraging existing expertise in the area. 3.14 Alternatively, a local board could be established that we have to administer as a group (similar to the current DMIP, where the Region's staff are the administrative support). This would require additional investments locally to establish the support structure and administer the day-to-day operations of the JIB. 3.15 Discussions were held between the Region of Durham and the Treasurers of each local municipality, within Durham, to determine the feasibility of establishing a local JIB for Durham municipalities. Regional Staff have sought direction from Regional Council to confirm interest in pursuing the prudent investment standard and to provide delegated authority to the Regional Treasurer to determine the best option for implementing the Page 70 Municipality of Clarington Page 8 Report FSD-036-23 standard. Should Regional Council support pursuing the prudent investor standard, further discussions between all local municipalities will be undertaken to determine whether establishing a local JIB is the best option for implementation. 3.16 It should be noted that establishing a local JIB would involve a significant up -front cost and could take up to 24 months to implement, based on the experience of the ONE JIB. This option would require regulatory approvals from the Ontario Securities Commission, selecting members for the Investment Board, and completing the required by-laws, policies, and agreements. Join An Existing Joint Investment Board (ONE JIB) 3.17 There is only one current joint investment board operating in the Province of Ontario. The ONE JIB is currently seeking potential municipalities to join. 3.18 As ONE JIB is already established, the work required to set up the board, hire managers, and develop investment plans and policies is already complete. The Municipality of Clarington could take the existing documents as a starting point for developing Clarington's required policies and enabling by-laws. There would be no up- front costs required to join the JIB. 3.19 This option would be the cheapest and likely the shortest timeframe (approximately 6) to complete as it is the only "turn -key" option. The ONE JIB's expertise on its board may also be hard to duplicate on a stand-alone board or a new joint board. Status Quo 3.20 The default investment regulation is the legal list approach. This approach permits specific types of investments, which consist of relatively low -risk investments. 3.21 Over the past three years, Staff have started to take a more active approach to investment utilizing new vehicles such as Principal Protected Notes and bonds rather than the historical GIC approach. These investment products provide the ability for higher returns while still protecting the capital investment. There is an opportunity risk as the investments may only return the principal. 3.22 Remaining with the status quo restricts the Municipality's ability to diversify its investments against certain risks fully. The rate of return is significantly impacted by the health of financial institutions. The ability to hold corporate bonds and equities is significantly restricted and only available through ONE Investment pooled funds; the municipality does not have the ability to dictate which institution is held. 3.23 A benefit to the status quo is that there would be no additional costs, direct or in kind, to set up or join an investment board as we are already managing our investments this Page 71 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-036-23 Page 9 way. Conversely, a prudent investor standard would free up staff time dealing with investments as the management would be at the Board level. 4. Financial Considerations 4.1 One of the main financial considerations with the decision to proceed with exploring prudent investor is staff time. There are no external consultants required at this point and there are no costs to fees to pay to join an existing board. 4.2 Investing is hard to predict so it would not be reasonable to quantify an expected return as it would be dependent on the financial policy Council establishes, the financial plan the board approves, and the overall market. 4.3 A move to prudent investor opens opportunities to further diversify the Municipality's investment portfolio which is a key tool in risk mitigation. The Municipality would not be required to change any of the investments we currently hold as there is no obligation to invest outside the legal list. However, the prudent investor standard will provide a greater menu of options to choose from. 4.4 The prudent investor standard would allow access to investment professionals to provide internal advice that we may not otherwise be able to attract. The managers would also be able to devote more time and resources to the management of the investment pool than what we can provide. 4.5 A key item to consider is that if Council adopts the prudent investor standard, they are committed to this approach. You cannot go back from the requirements of prudent investor without ministerial approval, we must always be part of either a joint board or our own board. 5. Concurrence Not Applicable. 6. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that Staff work to adopt the prudent investor standard. It is further recommended that Staff work with the Region of Durham and interested local municipalities to determine whether there is sufficient support for establishing a new local joint investment board. If there is insufficient support for a local board, staff are recommending that the Municipality join the ONE JIB to leverage the expertise of the already established Board. Page 72 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-036-23 Staff Contact: Trevor Pinn, CPA, CA, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, 905-623-3379 or tpinn@clarington.net. Attachments: Not Applicable Interested Parties: The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision: • The Region of Durham and local municipalities; • ONE Investment Inc. Page 10 Page 73 Clarftwn Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: October 16, 2023 Report Number: LGS-026-23 Submitted By: Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#: File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: Appointments to Various Committees Recommendations: 1. That Report LGS-026-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; 2. That the resignation of Cara Des Granges, from the Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee, be received with thanks; 3. That the resignation of Lyndsay Riddoch, from the Diversity Advisory Committee, be received with thanks; 4. That the General Government Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee, and Diversity Advisory Committee, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy; and 5. That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-026-23 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Page 74 Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report LGS-026-23 Report Overview This report is intended to provide background information, regarding the vacancies on the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee and Diversity Advisory Committee, and to assist in the appointment process. 1. Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade 1.1 The Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee is comprised of ten citizens and one member of Council. 1.2 At the January 9, 2023, General Government Committee meeting, Council appointed ten citizens and Councillor Rang as the Council member. 1.3 In April 2023, Council received the resignations of Brenda Rafter, Katherine Johnson, and Carolyn Lunan and authorized Staff to advertise for the three vacancies. 1.4 In May 2023, Council appointed Michelle Speirs to the Committee and authorized Staff to advertise for the remaining two vacancies. 1.5 Currently, the Committee has eight voting members, therefore Committee may appoint two residents for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. 1.6 The following have put forward an application for consideration: • Saranya Anantharaman • Susie McCrea • Ashley Maika - Late 1.7 Committee has the option to appoint two of the above citizens or direct Staff to re - advertise. 2. Diversity Advisory Committee 2.1 The Diversity Advisory Committee is comprised of ten voting members, all Clarington residents, including two youth (ages 16 to 24 years) and one Member of Council. Page 75 Municipality of Clarington Report LGS-026-23 Page 3 2.2 In December 2020, Council appointed four citizens to the Diversity Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024. In January 2023, Council appointed six citizens to the committee for a term ending December 31, 2026. 2.3 The Clerk's Division received a resignation from Lyndsay Riddoch on September 30, 2023, leaving the Committee with one open vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2024. 2.4 In accordance with our Appointment to Boards and Committees' policy, the unsuccessful candidates from January 2023, were contacted and are still interested in sitting on the Committee. Therefore, the following are put forward for consideration: • Saranya Anantharaman • Joe Solway • Krystal Christopher • Loranda Stenton • Miranda McCormack • Nyasha Smith Ruddock • Rochelle Thomas • Shea -Lea Latchford • Sheikh Hossain ��Tk17►�[.7►�F��'i • Keaton Hellinga • Beverly Neblett 2.5 Committee has the option to appoint one of the above citizens or direct Staff to re - advertise. Page 76 Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report LGS-026-23 3. Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee 3.1 At the January 9, 2023, General Government Committee meeting, Council appointed four citizens to the Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee, for a term ending December 31, 2024. 3.2 In September 2023, the Clerk's Division received a resignation notice from Cara Des Granges, leaving the Committee with one open vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2024. 3.3 In accordance with our Appointment to Boards and Committees' policy, the unsuccessful candidates from January 2023, were contacted and are still interested in sitting on the Committee. Therefore, the following are put forward for consideration: • Glenn Baswick • Mark Holmes • Robert Livingstone 3.4 Committee has the option to appoint one of the above citizens or direct Staff to re - advertise. 4. Advertising and Applications 4.1 The Municipal Clerk's Division placed an advertisement in local papers and on the Municipality's website, www.clarington.net/Commitees, to fill the vacancy on the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee. 4.2 In an effort to extend the reach of our advertisements for vacancies, the Clerk's Division has created a profile on the www.claringtonvolunteers.ca website. Vacancies on the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee were listed on the Clarington Volunteers website. 4.3 In accordance with the Appointment to Boards and Committees policy, a confidential application package has been distributed under separate cover. 5. Financial Considerations Not Applicable. Page 77 Municipality of Clarington Page 5 Report LGS-026-23 6. Concurrence Not Applicable. 7. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that Committee consider and make the appointments to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, Diversity Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024, and Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Staff Contact: Lindsey Patenaude, Acting Legislative Services Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2101 or Ipatenaude@clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 — Confidential Application Package (Distributed under Separate Cover) Interested Parties: The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision: All Applicants Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee Diversity Advisory Committee Page 78 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES MEETING October 16, 2023 At the September 25, 2023, Council meeting, Council referred the following Resolution #C-114-23 to the October 16, 2023, General Government Committee meeting: That Report PWD-007-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be directed to build into the Clarington Traffic Calming Policy the following standards — 40 km/hr on residential (urban areas, in the hamlets) streets and 30 km/hr in school zones; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-007-23 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Page 79 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE MEETING RESOLUTION # DATE: October 16, 2023 MOVED BY Councillor Woo SECONDED BY Councillor Anderson Whereas Section 268 (1) of the Municipal Act states that "the council of a local municipality may appoint one of its members as an alternate member of the upper -tier council, to act in place of a person who is a member of the councils of the local municipality and its upper -tier municipality, when the person is unable to attend a meeting of the upper -tier council for any reason" where the following are not authorized: a) the appointment of more than one alternate member during the term of council; b) the appointment of an alternate member to act in place of an alternate member appointed under subsection 267 (1) or (2); or c) the appointment of an alternate head of council of the upper -tier municipality. And whereas Council deems it necessary to put these measures in place; Now therefore be it resolved that, in accordance with Appendix D, Procedure for Alternate Council Members of the Region of Durham's Procedural By-law, Councillor Zwart be appointed as the Municipality of Clarington's alternate member to Durham Regional Council, to act in place of the Mayor or one of the Clarington Regional Councillors, when they are unable to attend a meeting of Regional Council for any reason, for the current term of Council. '� MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE MEETING RESOLUTION # DATE: October 16, 2023 MOVED BY Councillor Zwart SECONDED BY Councillor Whereas the Exotic Pet By-law 2012-045 does not allow for raising chickens on non -agriculturally zoned lands; And whereas Committee deems it advisable to consider allowing Clarington residents to keep backyard chickens, for the purpose of egg laying, on non - agriculturally zoned lands; Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That Staff in the Legislative Services Department be directed to prepare a report regarding the keeping of backyard chickens for the purpose of egg laying which would include: a. a review of past reports and memos, delegations, stakeholder consultations, and other municipalities regarding the keeping of backyard chickens; b. input from the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Climate Change Response Coordinator, and Planning & Infrastructure Services Department; and c. options for general frameworks/approaches to allow for the keeping of backyard chickens for the purpose of egg laying. Page 81