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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-27Clar*wn Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date: October 27, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM Location: ECCIP is an information package and not a meeting. Description: An ECCIP is an electronic package containing correspondence received by Staff for Council's information. This is not a meeting of Council or Committee. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Members of Council: In accordance with the Procedural By-law, please advise the Municipal Clerk at clerks@clarington.net, if you would like to include one of these items on the next regular agenda of the appropriate Standing Committee, along with the proposed resolution for disposition of the matter. Items will be added to the agenda if the Municipal Clerk is advised by Wednesday at noon the week prior to the appropriate meeting, otherwise the item will be included on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the applicable Committee. Members of the Public: can speak to an ECCIP item as a delegation. If you would like to be a delegation at a meeting, please visit the Clarington website. Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) October 27, 2023 Pages 1. Region of Durham Correspondence 1.1 Battery Recycle Week, November 26, 2023 - October 26, 2023 3 2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence 3. Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1 Ontario's Big City Mayors - Consideration for Building Faster Fund 5 Eligibility Requirements 3.2 Ontario's Big City Mayors - Anti Auto Theft Program 6 3.3 Municipality of North Perth - Social and Economic Prosperity Review - 7 October 26, 2023 3.4 Town of Rainy River - Water Treatment Training - October 10, 2023 9 4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 4.1 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Housing Targets - October 23, 11 2023 5. Miscellaneous Correspondence Page 2 toggle main menu search X Recycle your batteries during the week of November 6 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023 Back to Search Whitby, Ontario - The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their blue box collection day, during the week of November 6. When: Fall battery collection occurs from November 6 to 10 on blue box collection days. Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services. Why: Batteries are not garbage - up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in the battery collection program, you can help eliminate mercury, cadmium and other heavy metals from entering the environment. The upcoming Daylight Saving Time change on November 5 coincides with local fire departments' reminder for residents to change their batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Place any used or unwanted household batteries out for collection. Note: Residents should place their used or unwanted household batteries in a clear, sealable plastic bag. Sealed bags should be placed on top of paper blue boxes for collection during the week of November 6 only. Keeping batteries separate from other blue box materials helps collection workers to clearly identify them; please do not put loose batteries inside your blue box. Batteries should be stored in a cool, dry location, away from any flammable material. During storage, battery terminals should not be in contact with conductive materials. The terminals on lithium, nine - volt, six -volt and button cell batteries should be covered with masking tape prior to storage and recycling. Have questions about battery collection or looking for more information about preparing batteries for recycling? Visit durham.ca/Battery_(http://www.durham.ca/Battery,).. If you miss your collection date, household batteries can be dropped off at one of the Region's Waste Management Facilities year-round, free of charge. For a list of locations, visit durham.ca/WMF .(http://www.durham.ca/WMF),. Residents are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste and Whitby Waste Buddy Apps to access waste management information. The Durham Region Waste and Whitby Waste Buddy Apps provide residents with customized collection schedules, reminders about collection days, Know Before You Throw search tool and service alerts. Available on Google Play or in the App Store, free to download. Page 3 For more information, visit durham.ca/Battery_(http://www.durham.ca/Battery,)., email waste@durham.ca, or call 311 (within Regional limits) or 905-668-7711 (toll -free at 1-800-372-1102). For media inquiries, please contact Corporate Communications (Mailto:Corporatecommunications@durham.ca).. © 2023 Durham Region, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3, Canada, Telephone (within regional limits): 311, Telephone: 905-668-7711, Toll -Free: 1-800-372-1102 By GHD Digital Page 4 -OBCM- Ontario's Big City Mayors Motion - Consideration for Building Faster Fund Eligibility Requirements Moved by Mayor Shaun Collier - Ajax WHEREAS the Building Faster Fund (BFF) was announced on August 21, 2023, to commit $1.2 billion over three years to support housing -enabling infrastructure and other related costs that support community growth to municipalities that reach at least 80 per cent of their annual housing targets; AND WHEREAS OBCM sees the Building Faster Fund as a housing accelerator incentive program and not a resolution to the discussion of being made whole for any municipal costs or shortfalls associated with other provincial government legislation/regulations; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has indicated that they will not count a housing start toward the target until a developer pulls the permit; AND WHEREAS municipalities can fast track approvals, but do not build homes; AND WHEREAS due to issues beyond the control of municipalities (high interest rates, mounting material costs, labour shortages, utilities etc.), the pulling of permits by developers may be stalled; AND WHEREAS the ministry's method of counting housing starts will directly impact municipalities' ability to reach the housing targets required to access much needed funding; AND WHEREAS Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM) have advocated for a collaborative approach to building homes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT OBCM send the attached letter (ATT-1) to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Paul Calandra, outlining concerns about the BFF eligibility criteria and requests municipal participation in the creation of new the eligibility criteria; and that A copy of this motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all OBCM members. Page 5 -OBCM- Ontario's Big City Mayors Motion on Anti Auto Theft Program Moved by Councillor Paul Vicente on behalf of Mayor Patrick Brown - Brampton Whereas in Ontario, there has been a 112% increase in auto thefts over the past five years. with thefts rising 49% in 2022 alone according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC); and Whereas thieves and criminal networks have specifically targeted Ontario's biggest cities. In a 5 year span from 2014 - 2021 auto theft increased in Toronto 171 %, Ottawa 208%, Vaughan 274%, Peel Region 159% and Halton Region 200%*; and Whereas several Ontario municipalities have addressed this issue with programs to assist their residents including the City of Brampton and the City of Vaughan who have implemented Faraday bags/pouches pilot programs to their hardest hit neighbourhoods to deter "relay attacks" using vulnerabilities in keyless FOBs to steal vehicles swiftly; and Whereas the provincial government has committed $51 million to fighting auto theft in May 2023 which includes the creation of an Organized Crime Towing and Auto Theft Team led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), a new community safety grant that targets auto theft and the creation of a new Major Auto Theft Prosecution Response Team; and Whereas all levels of government as well as police departments, community safety groups and auto manufacturers need to work together to tackle this auto theft crisis in Ontario and across Canada. Therefore, be it resolved that Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM) call on the federal government to provide a more robust anti auto theft program that supports law enforcement agencies and municipalities in the form of funding, resources, and legislation to combat auto theft; and That this program include more funding to the Canadian Border Service Agency to increase inspections of shipping containers at all major Canadian ports; and That the federal government enact legislation requiring the inclusion of theft -deterrent technologies for all car manufacturers in new vehicle models in Canada; and Be it further resolved that Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) call on the Ontario government to make changes to the vehicle transfer process, as recommended by the Insurance Bureau of Canada in order to take steps to minimize improper transfer of vehicles; And that these provincial changes should introduce a physical public VIN inspection conducted by a certified mechanic as part of the safety inspection that precedes every vehicle transfer, ensuring that info/images are captured and transmitted digitally through an update to the DriveON program to prevent the falsification of paper -based documents. .all data provided by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) Page 6 A Corn mu nil y of C haracEer October 26', 2023 North Perth vwr .nort.hperth.ca 33DWaliace Ave. N1_. Lis[owd. ON N4W 11.3 Phone:5l-29l-295D Toll Free' 888-7WP03 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Via Email: premier(aontario.ca Re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review Please be advised that the Council of the Municipality of North Perth passed the following resolution at their regular meeting held on October 23rd, 2023 regarding Policy Update — Social and Economic Prosperity Review from the Association of Municipalities Ontario. Moved By: Matt Duncan Seconded By: Allan Rothwell THAT: The Council of the Municipality of North Perth endorses the briefing from AMO calling for discussion on Social and Economic Prosperity and that North Perth is willing to participate. AND THAT: The resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, AMO, Perth -Wellington MP John Nater, Perth -Wellington MPP Matthew Rae, and all Ontario municipalities. CARRIED If you have any questions regarding the above resolution, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, s Sarah Carter Acting Clerk/Legislative Services Supervisor Municipality of North Perth 330 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel ON N4W 1 L3 519-292-2062 scarter .north Perth. ca Cc: AMO Perth -Wellington MP, John Nater Perth Wellington MPP, Matthew Rae All Ontario Municipalities Page 7 10/18/23, 2:27 PM AMO Policy Update - Social and Economic Prosperity Review AMO Policy Update not displaying correctly? View the online version Add Communicate@amo.on.ca to your safe list AMOA=ciadon of Tunic lilies Ontario POLICY UPDATE pa October 18, 2023 Policy Update - Social and Economic Prosperity Review Municipalities across Ontario are facing increasingly complex challenges, such as tackling homelessness and climate change, without the financial tools to solve them. It's time for the province and municipalities to work collaboratively towards solutions for the long-term stability and sustainability of municipal finances. AMO has called on Premier Ford to propose an update of the partnership between provincial and municipal governments to build sustainable communities, a solid foundation for economic growth and quality of life. A social and economic prosperity review would help to create a sustainable, accountable provincial -municipal relationship where both orders of government can meet their responsibilities, grounded in: • Affordability and fiscal sustainability for both orders of government • Fairness for taxpayers and affordability for residents • Coordinated and timely infrastructure investment resilient to climate realities • Increased housing supply and affordability • Robust health and social services supporting increased economic participation • Long term economic development and prosperity for Ontario and its communities • Modern, effective and streamlined service delivery It's the right time for a province -wide conversation. "Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third -party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned. Page 8 https://amo.informz.ca/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ21uc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTQ1MTQOMCZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ90TIyOTg2MTYx 1/2 PO Box 488 201 Atwood Avenue Rainy River, ON POW ILO -R' _JyS, I 5 Eobirt of 443�vainp fiber RESOLUTION Office Phone: (807) 852-3244 Clerk Phone: (807) 852-3978 Fax: (807) 852-3553 Email: rainyriver@tbaytel.net Website: www.rainyriver.ca MOVED BYI l DATE: October 10, 2023 SECONDED BY RESOLUTION: 23-020 "WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Rainy River is a small community in Northwestern Ontario with limited financial resources; AND WHEREAS the Town of Rainy River owns and operates the water treatment facilities, seater distribution facilities, wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection facilities which service the residents of the Town of Rainy River; AND WHEREAS the Town of Rainy River requires Class Il Water Treatment Operators for its facilities; AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Rainy River attempts to provide training as prescribed by the Province of Ontario to obtain the necessary classification(s); AND WHEREAS the Town of Rainy River has been fortunate in obtaining a full staff compliment eager to take on the responsibilities of water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment operations; AND WHEREAS any new employees of the Town of Rainy River require certification; AND WHEREAS training is becoming increasingly difficult to procure; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has implemented stringent review of water treatment plants to ensure compliance; Page 9 AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is promoting and providing an increased number of training opportunities for a variety of trades; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Corporation of the Town of Rainy River petitions the Province of Ontario to expand water treatment training opportunities for communities within Ontario; AND FURTHER the training be delivered in a method that is flexible and affordable; AND FURTHER utilize existing networks, such as Contact North, for on-line exam preparation and exam supervision; AND FURTHER the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Rainy River forward copies of this resolution to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin, MPP Greg Rickford, Walkerton Clean Water Centre, Ontario Municipalities." ABSTAIN AYES NAYES D. ARMSTRONG D. EWALD J. HAGARTY B. HELGESON N. IVALL M. KREGER G. PROST CARRIED_ DEFEATED (��ll in the heart ofPgjgj8's$&set Country Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Office of the Minister 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tel.: 416 585-7000 October 23, 2023 Your Worship Mayor Adrian Foster Municipality of Clarington mayor@clarington.net Dear Mayor Foster: Ministere des Affaires municipales et du Logement Bureau du ministre 777, rue Bay, 17e etage Toronto (Ontario) M7A 2J3 Tel.: 416 585-7000 Onixio 234-2023-5137 As you know, on August 21, 2023, Ontario announced the Building Faster Fund, a new three-year, $1.2 billion program that will provide up to $400 million per year to municipalities that meet or exceed their annual housing targets. Ten per cent of the overall funding will be reserved for small, rural and northern communities that have not yet been assigned a housing target. This program is currently in the final stages of program design, informed by consultations underway with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the City of Toronto, and the Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team. However, I am writing today to provide details on your municipality's annual housing targets to inform municipal planning for the year ahead. These are the targets that would apply under the Building Faster Fund provided you commit in writing as head of council to your overall municipal housing target if your municipality has not already previously pledged to meet this housing target and have provided feedback on the recommendations of the Housing Affordability Task Force by October 16, 2023. We also hope and expect that municipalities will submit a council -approved pledge by December 15, 2023, if they have not already done so, outlining the steps they will take to achieve their housing targets, but approval of this pledge is not a condition for accessing funding under the Building Faster Fund. Annual targets will be determined by taking each municipality's proportion of the overall 1.5 million home goal and applying that proportion against province -wide annual targets, which will increase each year over the course of the Building Faster Fund. For example, if a municipality's target represents 5% of 1.5 million homes, the annual targets for that municipality would be 5% of the province -wide targets for 2023, 2024 and 2025. This ambitious and realistic approach will provide time for municipalities to ramp up approvals processes to the necessary levels. For the first year of the program, 2023, province -wide annual housing targets will start at 110,000 new housing starts. From there, housing targets will ramp up to 125,000 in 2024, 150,000 in 2025 and 175,000 beginning in 2026 (one year beyond the end of the BFF program period). 175,000 units per year beginning in 2026 would be the pace needed to achieve 1.5 million homes by 2031. ./2 -2- Page 11 For your municipality, this means your annual housing targets under the BFF would be: Target 2023 2024 2025 Provincial 110,000 125,000 150,000 Municipality of Clarington 953 1,083 1,300 Performance against these targets will be evaluated based on housing starts, as defined by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Starts and Completions Survey, as well as Additional Residential Units (for example, basement suites) and other institutional housing types (such as Long -Term Care beds) created in a given calendar year. Please note that the data source for Additional Residential Units is to be determined and more information on what counts will be available once consultations are completed and a final program design is announced. For additional details on the design of the Building Faster Fund at this stage, please refer to the Backgrounder at this link: https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/l003396/ontario- providing-new-tools-to-municipal ities-to-build-more-homes-sooner Finally, please note that beginning in October 2023, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will begin publishing on its website each municipality's annual housing targets, as well as progress towards those targets to date based on housing starts data, on our ministry website. Other data types, such as Additional Residential Units, will be added as they become available in the future. I look forward to continuing our work together to ensure that more people can afford a place to call home. Sincerely, Hon. Paul Calandra Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing c: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO, mdempster@clarington.net June Gallagher, Clerk, jallagher@clarington.net Hon. Rob Flack, Associate Minister of Housing Michael Klimuntowski, Chief of Staff, Minister's Office Martha Greenberg, Deputy Minister Joshua Paul, Assistant Deputy Minister, Market Housing Division Sean Fraser, Assistant Deputy Minister, Planning and Growth Division Caspar Hall, Assistant Deputy Minister, Local Government Division Page 12