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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-20Clarftwn Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date: October 20, 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 20, 2023 Pages 1. Region of Durham Correspondence 1.1 Public Notice - Watermain Construction - King Street East, Lambs Road, 3 and Concession Street East - October 18, 2023 2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence 2.1 City of Oshawa - Request to the Province to Utilize the 407 as an 5 Alternate Route for Aggregate Trucks - October 13, 2023 3. Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1 Township of McKellar - Call for an Amendment to the Legislation Act, 7 2006 - October 19, 2023 3.2 Township of East Hawkesbury - Support for Bill 21 - Fixing the Long- 9 Term Care Amendment Act - October 10, 2023 3.3 Township of The Archipelago - Cigarette Producer Responsibility - 12 October 13, 2023 4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 4.1 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Proposed Legislation to 14 Return Lands to the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine - October 16, 2023 5. Miscellaneous Correspondence 5.1 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - 2024 Corrected Preliminary 17 Budget and Proposed Levy - October 20, 2023 5.2 Marvin Rotrand, National Director - League for Human Rights, B'nai Brith 56 Canada - Ontario Government Order 38 - Defence of Israel - Appeal to Other Legislation to Do the Same - October 19, 2023 Page 2 King Street East, Lambs Road and Concession Street East in the Municipality of Clarington Watermain Construction Works Department October 18, 2023 Public Notice #1 The Regional Municipality of Durham has awarded the contract for the construction of a new watermain and feedermain on King Street East (Regional Road 2) from Haines Road to Lambs Road; on Lambs Road from King Street East (Regional Road 2) to Concession Street East; and on Concession Street East from Soper Creek Drive to Lambs Road, in the Municipality of Clarington. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE The Region's contractor, D'Orazio Infrastructure Group, will be mobilizing and starting work the week of November 6, 2023 on King Street East (Regional Road 2) with the work on Lambs Road following in February 2024 and the work on Concession Street East in April 2024. The full project is expected to be complete by April 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. LANE RESTRICTIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on King Street East. There will be road closures and lane restrictions periodically on Lambs Road and Concession Street once the construction moves to those areas. Further notice regarding road closures will be posted on d u rham. ca/Works Projects as well as advanced notice signage placed onsite. Municipal construction projects include the use of vibratory equipment which may be noticeable inside nearby homes. The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the following staff members listed below from The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Ron Morissette Cathie Shier-Snoddon Project Supervisor Project Inspector 905-431-5938 905-261-6207 Ron.Morissette@durham.ca Cathie.Shier-Snoddon@durham.ca If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3824. Page 3 Public Notice Contract D2023-33 Herriman Street 1/111111 11■11111■ NINE NOMINEE Sl Hamm ummlll = a 3 sa " °' �Illllllll l I I �w co y m Squire Dok, pr� Fletcher veaM Drive I III rHTFrF[-F 1 R Soper creekprNe M Bafxel rt cfesce N Construction imits I-- Municipality of Clarington Follow us on social media @RegionOfDurham The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby Ontario L1 N 6A3 Telephone: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 Website: durham.cVKingStEastAndLambsRd age Oshawa° File: 03-05 October 13, 2023 DELIVERED BY E-MAIL (prabmeet.sarkaria@pc.ola.org) Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria Minister of Transportation Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Legislative Services Re: Reauest to the Province to Utilize the 407 as an Alternate Route for Aaareaate Trucks Oshawa City Council considered the above matter at its meeting of October 2, 2023 and adopted the following recommendation of the Community and Operations Services Committee: "Whereas at the March 20, 2023 meeting of the Community and Operations Services Committee, Item CO-23-14 was considered concerning Request to the Province to Utilize the 407 as an Alternate Route for Aggregate Trucks in response to the Municipality of Clarington's Resolution #JC-022-23 to divert heavy trucks to the 407; and, Whereas Item CO-23-14 was referred to staff: `That to limit the heavy truck traffic and potential traffic related issues on Harmony Road, that a No Heavy Traffic prohibition on Harmony Road be implemented and enforced from the 407 Highway south to Winchester Road; That this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and Local MPPs' and, Whereas City staff have reviewed the request and confirmed that this section of Harmony Road is under Provincial jurisdiction; and, Whereas Council does not have the authority to implement No Heavy Traffic prohibition on this section of Harmony Road; and, Whereas the diversion of heavy trucks to the 407 does not respect the neighbourhoods and safety of Oshawa residents, Therefore that pursuant to Item CO-23-45 dated September 18, 2023 concerning Response to the Request to the Province to Utilize the 407 as an Alternate Route for Aggregate Trucks, the Ministry of Transportation be requested to implement a No Heavy Traffic prohibition on Harmony Road and enforced from the 407 Highway south to Winchester Road; and, The Corporation of the City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 3Z7 Phone 905.436.3311 1.800.667.4292 Fax 905.436.5697 www.oshawa.ca Page 5 2 That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Ford, Durham MPPs and Durham Municipalities." If you need further assistance concerning the above matter, please contact Tracy Adams, C.A.O. at the address listed below or by telephone at 905-436-3311. Mary Medeiros Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk /Id c: The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier Durham MPPs Durham Municipalities Community and Operations Services Department Office of the C.A.O. Page 6 Tow ro = to \O Township of McKellar 701 Hwy #124, P.O. Box 69, McKellar, Ontario POG 1 CO Phone: (705) 389-2842 Fax: (705) 389-1244 October 19, 2023 Hon. Doug Downey Attorney General McMurtry -Scott Bldg 11 th Flr, 720 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2S9 Sent via email: Doug. Down ey(c�ontario.ca RE: Call for an Amendment to the Legislation Act, 2006 Dear Mr. Downey, At the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 17, 2023, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar carried the following resolution: Resolution No. 23-671 Moved by: Councillor Kekkonen Seconded by: Councillor Zulak WHEREAS Metroland Media Group has sought bankruptcy protection and will cease the print publication of its weekly community newspapers across Ontario, moving to an online -only model; and WHEREAS Neil Oliver, Chief Executive Officer and President of Metroland Media Group, said the 71 Metroland community publications will be digital only going forward; and WHEREAS the Legislation Act, 2006 provides a definition of "newspaper" which applies to every Ontario Act and Regulation, as in a provision requiring publication, means a document that, (a) is printed in sheet form, published at regular intervals of a week or less and circulated to the general public, and (b) consists primarily of news of current events of general interest; ("journal"); and WHEREAS Ontario Municipalities are required to follow publication and notice requirements for Provincial Acts and Regulations; and Page 1 of 2 Page 7 WHEREAS communities such as the West Parry Sound Area cannot comply with publication requirements in Provincial Acts and Regulations as the Parry Sound North Star news publication is no longer being printed in sheet form and there are no other local news publications fitting the definition of "newspaper"; and WHEREAS some small, rural, Ontario Municipalities may not have the means to bring an application to the Court to ask for directions and approval of an alternate manner of providing notice; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar does hereby request the Provincial government to make an amendment to the Legislation Act, 2006 to include digital publications as an acceptable means of publication and notice requirements for Provincial Acts and Regulations; and FURTHER request the support of all Ontario Municipalities; and FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Paul Calandra; Parry Sound -Muskoka MPP, Graydon Smith; The Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO); CEO and President of Metroland Media Group, Neil Oliver and all Ontario Municipalities. Regards, Karlee Britton Deputy Clerk Township of McKellar deputyclerk(c-)mckel lar.ca (705) 389-2842 x5 CC' Carried Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Graydon Smith, MPP Parry Sound -Muskoka The Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) Neil Oliver, CEO & President, Metroland Media Group All Ontario Municipalities Page 2 of 2 am: Township of East Hawkcesbury Regular Meeting Agenda Number: Resolution ## Title: ©ate: 16. 2023-50 Correspondence October 10, 2023 Moved by: Monique Desjardins Seconded by: Stephanie Sabourin Be it resolved that Council support Bill 21 amends the Residents' Bill of Rights set out in section 3 of Fixing Long -Term Care Act, 2021 by adding the right of residents not to be separated from their spouse upon admission but to have accommodation made available for both spouses so they may continue to live together. j .1", _( C_., - Hemi Villeneuve, Clerk, Carried , I � Page 9 Canton de Hawkesbury Est R6union E)draordinalre No. du point A I`ordre du four; Rdsolution # Titre: Date; 16. 2023-50 Correspondance le 10 octobre 2023 Propos6 par; Monique Desjardins Appuy6 par: Stephanie Sabourin Qu'il soit resolu que le Conseil soutien le projet de loi 21 qui modifie la Charte des droits des residents enoncee a I'article 3 de la loi de 2021 sur les soins de longue duree en ajoutant le droit des residents de ne pas etre separes de leur conjoint au moment de leur admission, mais de disposer d'un logement pour les deux conjoints afin qu'ils puissent continuer a vivre ensemble. Hemi Villeneuve, Greffiere, Adopt6e Page 10 Catherine Fife MPP Waterloo Robert Kirby Mayor of Township of East Hawkesbury 5151 County Road 14, P.O. Box 340, St -Eugene, ON, KOB 1PO RE: Requesting your support for Bill 21, Fixing long -Term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part), 2022 September 25, 2023 Dear Mayor Kirby, I am writing to you today to share an update on Bill 21, Fixing Long -Term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part), 2022, and to request your support for this important legislation. Bill 21 amends the Residents' Bill of Rights set out in section 3 of Fixing Long -Term Care Act, 2021 by adding the right of residents not to be separated from their spouse upon admission but to have accommodation made available for both spouses so they may continue to live together. The Act was inspired by Cambridge resident Jim McLeod, who will have been separated from his wife of 65 years Joan, on September 17, 2023. Nearly 6 years later, Jim continues to champion spousal reunification. He often says that he will talk to anyone and has two giant binders full of his advocacy work on the Bill. Last week, he told me that his heart is breaking because of his separation from Joan. He has brought other seniors who are separated from their spouses into the advocacy — you cannot sit with these folks for any amount of time and not care deeply about this legislation. I know that you value the many contributions that older adults have made to Waterloo Region, and care deeply that they can live their final years with dignity and love. I am hoping you will consider bringing a motion forward to your Council, in support of the Till Death Do Us Part Act. Your support will help us to keep attention on this important legislation, so that it can finally be called to the Standing Committee on Social Policy — one step closer to Royal Assent. I would be happy to discuss the Bill with you further, via phone call or an 'in -person meeting at your convenience. Thanks in advance for considering my request. Sincerely, G�- Catherine Fife, Waterloo MPP Finance & Treasury Board Critic Constituency Office 100 Regina St. S., Suite 220 Waterloo, ON N2J 4AS Ph. 519-725-3477 1 Fax:519-725-3667 Email: cfifc-coCy),ndp.on.ea Queen's Parr Office Room 154, Main Legislative Bldg. Queen's Parr, Toronto ON 1b17A 1A5 Ph: 416-325-69131 Fax: 416-325-6942 Page 11 Email: cfife-qp a.ndp.on.ca _RPORATV-fl The Corporation of The Township of The Archipelago Council Meeting Agenda Number: 15.13. Resolution Number 23-178 Title: Cigarette Producer Responsibility Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Moved by: Councillor Sheard Seconded by: Councillor MacLeod WHEREAS cigarette manufacturers play a crucial role in the creation and distribution of cigarette products. Cigarettes, are responsible for significant environmental damage and contribute to waste and pollution; and WHEREAS cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide and pose a threat to aquatic life and ecosystems. As reported 26 July 2023 to the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, Pollution Probe's Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup identified cigarette butts one of the top five items of microplastics found in the Great Lakes, and WHEREAS cigarette filters are composed of non -biodegradable materials that can take several years to degrade, exacerbating the problem of waste accumulation; and WHEREAS the concept of producer responsibility promotes the idea that the party that profits from the creation and sale of a product should also be responsible for managing the product's end -of -life environmental impact; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has successfully implemented producer responsibility programs for various industries, such as electronics, packaging, and batteries, resulting in significant improvements in waste management and environmental sustainability; and WHEREAS the exclusion of cigarette manufacturers from current producer responsibility programs in our province creates an inconsistency in environmental policy and hampers our overall efforts to reduce waste and protect our environment. It is imperative to address the environmental impact of cigarette manufacturing, usage, and disposal. Page 12 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby requests the Province of Ontario to include cigarette manufacturers within the scope of producer responsibility regulations and programs; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Ontario Government takes necessary steps to develop and amend legislation to ensure cigarette manufacturers are responsible for the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of cigarette waste and the Province of Ontario be encouraged to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, including public health organizations, environmental groups, and retail associations, to develop comprehensive and effective strategies for the inclusion of cigarette manufacturers in producer responsibility program, taking into account the unique challenges posed by tobacco products; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario allocate adequate resources and establish monitoring systems to ensure compliance with the newly imposed responsibilities by cigarette manufacturers, including penalties for non-compliance; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario adopts regulations and policies that require cigarette manufacturers to: 1. Take financial responsibility for the collection, transportation, recycling, or safe disposal of discarded cigarettes and related waste materials. 2. Develop and engage in public awareness campaigns to educate the public about the environmental impact of cigarette butt litter and implement programs to educate the public on the safe disposal of cigarette butts. 3. Implement measures to minimize the environmental impact of their products through the use of sustainable materials, reduced packaging, and improved recycling initiatives; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED The Ministry of the Environment actively collaborates with other provinces and territories within Canada to encourage a nationwide approach towards including cigarette manufacturers in Producer Responsibility initiatives; AND FURTHER BE FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to the Honorable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario, the Honorable Andrea Khanjin Minister of the Environment, Conservations and Parks, relevant Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), Leader of the Opposition parties, All Municipalities in Ontario, Pollution Probe, Georgian Bay Forever, Georgian Bay Association, and other pertinent stakeholders as appropriate, urging their support and action in this matter. Carried Page 13 From: Patenaude, Lindsey To: Patenaude, Lindsey Subject: FW: Letter from Minister Calandra - Municipality of Clarington Date: Friday, October 20, 2023 9:48:56 AM From: minister.mah@ontario.ca <minister.mah@ontario.ca> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 7:57 PM To: Gallagher, June <JGallagher@clarington.net> Subject: Letter from Minister Calandra - Municipality of Clarington You don't often get email from minister_mah(o�ontario ca_ Learn why this is important IEXTERNAL Ministry of Ministere des Municipal Affairs Affaires municipales and Housing at du Logement L8J Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor 777, rue Bay, 17e etage Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tel.: 416 585-7000 Te1.: 416 585-7000 234-2023-5060 October 16, 2023 Dear Municipal Clerks/CAOs, and Conservation Authority Administrators: Subject: Proposed Legislation to Return Lands to the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine I am writing to you to let you know that the Ontario government introduced legislation that if passed, would restore the 15 parcels of land that were redesignated or removed from the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan areas in late 2022. The Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023, if passed, would enhance protections for these areas by ensuring any future boundary changes can only be made through an open, public and transparent legislative process. In response to the feedback from Indigenous communities, the public, municipalities and stakeholders we introduced proposed legislative amendments that would: • Add 15 sites back to the Greenbelt that were removed in December 2022 by incorporating the description of the Greenbelt Area and Oak Ridges Moraine Area boundaries directly into the proposed legislation. • Eliminate the authority to remove lands from the Greenbelt Area and Oak Ridges Moraine Area by regulation so that any future removals would require legislative change to the Greenbelt Act or the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act. • Revoke the existing Greenbelt Area boundary regulation (O. Reg. 59/05) and the existing regulation that designates the Oak Ridges Moraine Area (O. Reg. 1/02). • Undo the redesignation of lands to Settlement Area in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. • Provide for a concurrent amendment to the Greenbelt Plan's land use schedules to restore the same protections to lands that they had before the 2022 amendment • Continue to ensure provide that no Plan amendments can be made that would reduce its total area in the Greenbelt Plan.. • Reverse the repeal of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Act, 2005. • Restore the same protections for easements and covenants on the lands in the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve that they had before the 2022 amendment, and • Strengthen immunity provisions. The amendments, if passed, will maintain the lands added to the Greenbelt in 2022, which includes a total of 9,400 acres (13 additions of Urban River Valleys and lands in the Paris Galt Moraine area). Request for Feedback More information on the legislative proposal to amend the Greenbelt Act, 2005, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001 and other related legislation can be found on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) at: • ERO #019-7739 — Proposal to return lands to the Greenbelt - Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023. • ERO #019-7735 — New Act regarding the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve easements and covenants. Information and mapping on the 2022 decision to amend the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan can be found here: • ERO #019-6216 - Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan • ERO #019-6218 Proposed redesignation of land under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan O. Reg. 140/02 Page 14 I look forward to receiving your feedback on this proposal. Comments can be sent through the registry or to greenbeltconsultation&ontario.ca by November 30, 2023. Sincerely, ®❑ Hon. Paul Calandra Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing C. Martha Greenberg, Deputy Minister, Municipal Affairs and Housing Sean Fraser, Assistant Deputy Minister, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Planning and Growth Division Le 16 octobre 2023 Objet : Projet de loi visant la reintegration de terres a la ceinture de verdure et a la moraine d'Oak Ridges Madame, Monsieur, Je me permets de vous ecrire pour vous informer que le gouvernement de I'Ontario a depose un {projet cle loi qui, s'il est adopte, retablira les 15 parcelles qui avaient ete autrement designees ou retirees du Plan de la ceinture de verdure et du Plan de conservation de la moraine d'Oak Ridges a la fin de 2022. S'il est adopte, ce projet de loi de 2023 modifiant la Loi sur la ceinture de verdure renforcera la protection de ces terres en veillant a ce que toute modification future de leurs limites ne puisse We apportee qu'au terme d'un processus legislatif ouvert, public et transparent. En reponse aux commentaires des communautes autochtones, du grand public, des municipalites et des parties prenantes, nous avons propose des modifications legislatives qui : • ajoutent 15 parcelles a la ceinture de verdure qui avaient ete retirees en decembre 2022 en incorporant la description des limites de la ceinture de verdure et de la moraine d'Oak Ridges directement dans le libelle; • eliminent le pouvoir de retirer des terres de la ceinture de verdure et de la moraine d'Oak Ridges par voie reglementaire, de sorte que tout retrait futur necessiterait une modification a la Loi surla ceinture de verdure ou a la Loi surla conservation de la moraine d'Oak Ridges; • revoquent deux reglements existants, soit celui delimitant la ceinture de verdure (Regl. de I'Ont. 59/05) et celui designant le territoire de la moraine d'Oak Ridges (Regl. de I'Ont. 1/02); • annulent la reaffectation de terres a la zone de peuplement dans le Plan de conservation de la moraine d'Oak Ridges; • prevoient une modification simultan6e des schemas d'amenagement du Plan de la ceinture de verdure afin de r6tablir les memes protections pour les terres que celles dont celles-ci beneficiaient avant la modification de 2022; • maintiennent ('interdiction de toute modification qui reduirait la superficie totale du Plan de la ceinture de verdure; • renversent I'abrogation de la Loi de 2005 sur la Reserve agricole de Duffins-Rouge; • retablissent les memes protections pour les servitudes et engagements sur les terres de la Reserve agricole de Duffins-Rouge que celles dont celles-ci beneficiaient avant la modification de 2022; • renforcent les dispositions relatives a I'immunite. Ces modifications, si elles sont adoptees, maintiendront les terres ajoutees a la ceinture de verdure en 2022, ce qui represente, au total, 9 400 acres (13 ajouts de vallees fluviales urbaines et de terres clans la region de la moraine de Paris Galt). Demande de commentaires De plus amples renseignements sur le projet de loi visant a modifier la Loi de 2005 sur/a ceinture de verdure, la Loi de 2001 sur la conservation de la moraine d'Oak Ridges et d'autres lois connexes sont fournis dans le Registre environnemental de I'Ontario (REO) a partir des liens suivants : • REO n° 019-7739 — Proposition de reintegration de terres a la ceinture de verdure -Loi de 2023 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne la ceinture de verdure • REO n4 019-7735 — Loi de 2023 sur la reserve agricole de Duffins-Rouge Des renseignements et des cartes sur la decision de 2022 modifiant le Plan de la ceinture de verdure et le Plan de conservation de la moraine d'Oak Ridges sont accessibles a partir des liens suivants : • REO n4 019-6216 — Modifications au Plan de la ceinture de verdure • REO n4 019-6218 — Nouvelle designation proposee des terres dans le cadre du Plan de conservation de la moraine d'Oak Ridges (Regl. de I'Ont. 140/02) Je me rejouis a la perspective de recevoir vos commentaires en ce qui a trait a cette proposition. Vous pouvez envoyer vos Page 15 commentaires par I'interm6diaire du registre ou a greenbeltconsultation&ontario.ca avant le 30 novembre 2023. Cordialement, C L'honorable Paul Calandra Ministre des Affaires municipales et du Logement cc Martha Greenberg, sous-ministre, Affaires municipales et Logement Sean Fraser, sous-ministre adjoint, Affaires municipales et Logement, Division de I'am6nagement et de la croissance Page 16 it Ganaraska- CONSERVATION October 20, 2023 June Gallagher Municipal Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 Dear June Gallagher: Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority 2216 Counry Road 28 Port Hope, ON L I A 3V8 Phone. 905-885-8173 Fax: 905-885-9824 www.grca.on.ca MEMBER OF CONSERVATION ONTARIO At the October 19, 2023 Board of Directors meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), the members received the 2024 Preliminary Budget for information. The members requested that the budget be forwarded to the watershed municipalities for their consideration of the 2024 levy included in the budget. The proposed 2024 general levy for your municipality is $658,596.76, which includes an adjustment in the 2024 current value assessment for the municipality by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority with the four other conservation authorities within the Region of Durham will continue budget discussions as we move through this process. The C[arington levy will be set based on the guidelines set forth by the Region of Durham for the five Durham Region conservation authorities. A copy of the 2024 Preliminary Budget has been enclosed for review by your council over the next month. It is important that your municipality's comments be received prior to the November Board of Directors meeting which is scheduled for November 23, 2023, as the decision is binding once the vote is taken and the levy is proposed. The Board trusts the enclosed information will be acceptable to your council and looks forward to a continued partnership with your municipality. Should you have any questions please contact the undersigned. Yours truly, Linda J. Laliberte, CPA, CGA CAOISecretary-Treasurer Encl. Page 17 Ganaraska irCONSERVATION R GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 2024 PR' m.I M I NARY I { b GET Page 18 it Aqkw;�-- �Ganaraska CONSERVATION Introduction 3 • Organization Structure Vision, Mission & Committees 4 The Budget Process 5 2024 Budget Presentation Format 6 • Conservation Authorities Act Regulations • Categorization of Programs & Services as per Regulation 687/21 2024 Preliminary Budget Revenues 7 2024 Preliminary Budget Expenditures 9 Watershed Management & Health Monitoring 10 • Revenues 11 • Expenditures 12 Environmental Advisory Services 17 • Revenues & Expenditures 18 Watershed Stewardship 19 • Revenues & Expenditures 20 Conservation Land Management 22 • Revenues 23 • Expenditures 24 Corporate Services 25 • Revenues & Expenditures 26 Reserves & Operating Surplus 27 GRCA General Levy 28 Programs & Services Inventory 29 Page 19 The objects of an Authority are to provide, in the area over which it has jurisdiction, programs and services designed for the purpose of furthering the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in watershed(s). Watershed Municipalities The watershed covers an area of 93S square -kilometers and has a population of 75,6O6. Municipality of Clarington Town of Cobourg Municipality of Port Hope Township of Hamilton Township of Alnwick/Haldimand City of Kawartha Lakes Township of Cavan Monaghan 2023 / 2024 Board of Directors The Board of Directors usually meets the 3rd Thursday of every month or at the call of the Chair. Township of Hamilton - Mark Lovshin* Municipality of Clarington - Margaret Zwart Municipality of Port Hope -Vicki Mink** Town of Cobourg - Randy Barber Township of Alnwick/Haldimand -Joan Stover Town of Cobourg - Miriam Mutton Township of Cavan Monaghan - Lance Nachoff Municipality of Port Hope -Adam Pearson Municipality of Clarington - Willie Woo City of Kawartha Lakes -Tracy Richardson "Denotes Chair "Denotes Vice Chair City of Kawartha Township of Lakes Cauan Monaghan � ) • u P. — k1 �y•�i Rice LakeA� I a UPoop Lake On t a r i o Legend This map was produced by Ganaraska Region Conservation and should be used for information purposes only. Data sources used in its production are of varying quality and accuracy and all boundaries should be Watershed Boundary Local Municipality considered approximate. Ganaraska Region Conservation disclaims all responsibility for anyand all mistakes Conservation Areas CA Lands or inaccuracies in the information and further disclaims all liabilityfor loss or damage, which may resultfromGanaraska the use ofthis information. This map is protected by copyright(zozi) and may not be reproduced without written consent from Ganaraska Region Conservation. Any copying, redistribution or republication ofthe �` `_ content thereof, for commercial on is strictly.p�Qhi bited. Produced by Ganaraska Region Conservation GIS. � Lam• � _ ' r w� Our Shared Values GRCA 2023 / 2024 Committees To Explore is to Value Knowledge Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee To Learn is to Value Collaboration Mark Gardiner (Chair), Matthew Robbins, Jim Pearson, Jennifer To Lead is to Value Excellence Jackman, Garry Niece, Randy Cunningham, Lisa Thompson, Amber To Evolve is to Value Innovation Panchyshyn, Pam Julian, Carolyn Richards, Peter Wood, Steve Brownell, Marven Whidden, Maureen MacDonald, Lance Nachoff (Board Representation) Page GPCA Preliminary Budget ,i •irNr ce JULY/AUGUST Discussions with Watershed Municipalities JANUARY/FEBRUARY Consult with municipalities on Special Projects MARCH Preparation of Final Budget >I- .4 >I- SEPTEMBER Prepare proposed budget guidelines for Board of Directors NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Board of Directors Weighted Vote on General Levy APRIL Final Budget to Board of Directors for approval -A OCTOBER Preliminary budget to Board to approve for circulation U MUNICIPAL REVIEW PERIOD (30 days minimum) Page 22 The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority The budget columns report on the dollar (GRCA) has 5 program and services departments: amounts for the previous budget figures and Watershed Management and Health Monitoring the actual amount reported at year end and the Environmental Advisory Services proposed budget figures for the current year. • Watershed Stewardship • Conservation Lands Management As with previous budgets, the budget figures may • Corporate Services have been adjusted throughout the year as a result to reflect unexpected decreases/increases in the The departments are further reported in funding revenues. In cases where the funding accordance with the categorization as required received for a capital project is not spent, those by the Regulation 687/21 as explained below. funds are carried forward as deferred revenue. Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act) Regulations In October, 2021, the Province of Ontario released The Phase 2 Regulations were finalized under the Phase 1 regulations designed to implement amendments to the CA Act. Ontario Regulation 686/21: Mandatory Programs and Services Ontario Regulation 687/21: Transition Plans and Agreements for Programs and Services Ontario Regulation 688/21: Rules of Conduct in Conservation Areas Conservation Authorities Act in April 2022. The programs of the GRCA are classified into 5 areas. The budget format reflects the program areas into categories 1, 2, and 3 which are reflected in the Program and Services Inventory which has been attached at the end of the budget. This inventory was finalized and approved by the Board of Directors at the September 21, 2023 meeting. Categorization of Programs and Services as per Regulation 687/21: 1. Mandatory programs and services 3.Other programs and services Defined in regulation; where municipal levy Programs and services an Authority determines could be used without any agreement. are advisable (use of municipal levy requires 2. Municipal programs and services Programs and services at the request of a municipality (with municipal funding through an MOU/agreement). an MOU/agreement with participating municipalities. GRCA Preliminary Budget 2024 6 Ganaraska Conservation's proposed budget for 2024 is $3,855,496. The following pages provide context on the revenues and expenditures, a budget breakdown, and a break down of the levy for each watershed municipality. 2024 REVENUES Provincial Section 39 funding of $51,863 The general levy proposed increase is 3.3% and includes a minimum levy of $16,459.79 for a total general levy of $1,279,855. Municipal benefitting levy totals $595,273 OProvincial Section 39 OGeneral Levy OMunicipal Benefitting Levy OSelf -Generating • Other Grants OFunding from Capital Assets • Other Revenue Self generating revenue totals $1,315,995 Other grants of $60,600 Funding from capital asset reserve of $150,000 Other revenue totals $401,910 Total Revenue $3,855,496 Page 24 SOURCES OF REVENUE Provincial Section 39 Funding The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry provides funding to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority in the amount of $51,863. This amount is approximately 50% of the funding that was provided for over the last 20 years and has remained at this reduced amount since 2019. This funding supports the mandated flood forecasting and warning programs. Municipal General Levy The municipal general levy is funding provided by municipalities to support category 1 programs and services such as enabling services of corporate services, low water response, environmental monitoring and conservation land expenses for recreational uses. Municipal Benefitting Levy Municipal benefitting levy is funding that supports benefitting or special projects which are projects that are carried out for specific watershed municipalities. Such projects are normally capital projects and may be shared by two or more municipalities within the conservation authority jurisdiction. Self Generating Revenue Self generating revenue includes user fees for planning services and are set to recover but not exceed the costs associated with administering and delivering these services on a program basis including site inspections, legal inquiries. Ganaraska Forest membership and day uses as well as bookings at the Forest Centre for education, weddings and camping. Special events, leasing lands and timber management are also included. Other Grants Other grants include employment programs, as well as grants from other agencies such as the Greenbelt Foundation. Funding from Capital Assets Reserve Funding is set aside each year, $183,976.06 in 2024, from the associated program areas and placed in a reserve that is to be utilized to fund the replacement of the physical assets of the GRCA. Other Revenue Other revenue includes funding of projects that Ganaraska Conservation partners on with other conservation authorities, municipalities and counties that are outside of the GRCA jurisdiction. Administration fees, which are fees charged for payroll costs and overhead against a program or project, are also reported. Page 25 EXPENDITURES OWatershed Management & Health Monitoring OEnvironmental Advisory OWatershed Stewardship OConservation Land Management QCorporate Services Watershed Management and Health Monitoring Costs required to develop the framework and management strategy to provide a rational approach to natural systems protection, restoration and use. Environmental Advisory Services Costs associated with providing environmental review of development proposals submitted by municipalities, general public and developers. Watershed Stewardship Costs associated with providing services and/ or assistance to watershed residents and municipalities on sound environmental practices that will enhance, restore or protect properties. Conservation Land Management Costs associated with land or buildings either owned or managed by the Authority and may have active programming on conservation lands. Corporate Services Costs associated with the management and programs and services delivery. Page 26 .. _ ... - _ 0. - 0 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT & HEALTH MONITORING Watershed management and health monitoring program costs are those required to develop the framework and management strategy to provide a rational approach to natural systems protection, restoration and use. Programs within this area are in Category 1 and 2. Flood protection services fall FLOOD PROTECTION SERVICES Flood Forecasting and Warning - Category 1: Procedures, undertaken by the Conservation Authority, required to reduce the risk of loss and property damage due to flooding through the forecasting of flood events and issuing of flood warnings, alerts and advisories to prepare those who must respond to the flood event. This is currently funded about 3S% by the province and 65% by general levy. Flood/Erosion Control Structures - Category 1: Preventative maintenance to the flood and erosion control structures throughout the watershed. within this department, which include costs associated with providing watershed residents with an effective and efficient system that will reduce their exposure to the threat of flood damage and loss of life. Resource Inventory and Environmental Monitoring - Category 1: The groundwater program, funded by the Region of Durham, Municipality of Port Hope and the Township of Hamilton is also reflected under this area. Category 2: The Municipality of Clarington, with Port Hope, Cobourg and Hamilton are funding watershed monitoring. Natural Heritage Mapping - Category 2: A natural heritage mapping for the watershed is continuing using funds from the Municipality of Clarington. Source Protection Planning -Category 1: Floodplain Regulations -Category 1: Includes costs GRCA is part of the Trent Conservation Coalition associated with implementing the fill and (TCC) Source Protection Program, at protecting the floodplain regulations required ensuring the sources of water (rivers, lakes, aquifers) used for integrity of the watershed floodplain management municipal drinking water systems. system Floodplain Mapping & Flood Mitigation Projects -Category 1: Floodplain mapping improves flood management response and assists municipalities to understand their flood risk. GIS Services & Remote Sensing - Category 2: GRCA staff continue with these partnerships. Watershed Plans & Strategies - Category 2: Projects undertaken by the Conservation Authority to provide a broad understanding of ecosystem function and status and to make recommendations for appropriate environmental resource management, land use change, land management change, or redevelopment and restoration, on a watershed basis. CGPCAPreliminary Budget 2024 10 Revenues t& Page 28 Flood Forecasting & Warning Staffing Expenses Capital Asset Replacement TOTAL Flood Control Structures Staffing Expenses Capital Asset Replacement TOTAL Erosion Control Structures Staffing Expenses TOTAL Floodplain Regulations Staff i ng Expenses Capital Asset Replacement TOTAL Dam Safety Capital Asset Replacement TOTAL Natural Hazard Mapping: Clarington Floodline Update Staff i ng Expenses TOTAL Expenditures 105,250 108,604 32,000 38,500 21,977 13,405 159,227 160,509 9,900 10,200 23,200 18,200 3,588 3,706 36,688 32,106 1,000 1,000 0 0 1,000 1,000 88,050 90,950 3,800 3,800 1,504 1,554 93,354 96,304 7,240 7,479 7,240 7,479 15,512 16,710 1,800 1,800 17,312 18,510 Page 29 Expenditures Haliburton Floodplain Mapping Staffing 205,550 45,000 Expenses 50,850 10,000 TOTAL 256,400 55,000 Clarington NDMP Flood Plain Mapping Update: Graham Creek Staffing 5,000 Expenses 0 TOTAL 5,000 Brook Creek Flood Mitigation Staffing 21,500 Expenses 100 TOTAL 21,600 Durham Risk Assessment Staffing 3,500 Expenses 0 TOTAL 3,500 Durham Floodplain Mapping Updates (FHIMP) Staffing 106,000 10,000 Expenses 24,000 0 TOTAL 130,000 10,000 ORCA Shared Projects Byersville Floodplain Mapping Staffing 16,650 10,000 Expenses 63,000 0 TOTAL 79,650 10,000 Jackson Creek Staffing 25,000 5,000 TOTAL 104,650 15,000 Page 30 Expenditures Storm Sewer Asset Management Staffing 30,500 31,000 Expenses 2,500 2,000 Capital Asset Replacement 0 0 TOTAL 33,000 33,000 GIS SERVICES: Other CA's & Partners Staffing 22,325 22,325 Expenses 5,175 5,175 TOTAL 27,500 27,500 Peterborough DEM Staffing 4,500 2,000 Expenses 8,500 6,000 TOTAL 13,000 8,000 Brighton Remote Sensing Expenses 15,000 TOTAL 15,000 Groundwater Staff in g 55,270 55,854 Expenses 18,963 18,940 Capital Asset Replacement 692 715 TOTAL 74,925 75,509 Water Quality Sampling (PWQMN) Staffing 5,850 6,050 Expenses 50 50 TOTAL 5,900 6,100 Low Water Response Staffing 3,900 4,025 Expenses 0 0 TOTAL 3,900 4,025 jrGRCA Preliminary Budget 2024 F Expenditures Watershed Monitoring Staff in g 43,048 43,563 Expenses 38,550 38,550 Capital Asset Replacement 14,702 15,187 TOTAL 96,300 97,300 Natural Heritage Mapping Staff in g 33,820 34,626 Expenses 2,314 2,314 TOTAL 36,134 36,940 Source Protection Planning - TCC Staffing 125,000 125,000 Expenses 1,000 1,000 TOTAL 126,000 126,000 Hamilton Township RMO Staffing 2,000 2,000 TOTAL 2,000 2,000 00,116W Page 32 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT & HEALTH MONITORING 5 ` 11 � ! Jam• � �RRRRR\FF• L'� -4 1. r•. • , � Y �r { + , " • Y • 'TAN- .+�� a l tr I WATERSHED PLANS & STRATEGIES Category 2 - Municipal Services - Pisks of Natural Hazards TOTAL WATER MANAGEMENT & HEALTH MONITORING x ' - r ' • 1 a• y AJYr• ' ft 2023 Budget 2024 Budget 1,342,630 885,282 GRCA Preliminary Budget 2024 16 j ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY SERVICES The environmental advisory services program costs are those associated with providing environmental review of development proposals submitted by Municipal/Public Plan Input & Review - Category 1: Includes municipal/public official plan review, comprehensive zoning bylaws, secondary plan review and general planning studies. Development Plan Input & Review - Category 1: Includes development driven review of plans of subdivision and condos, official plan amendments, municipalities, general public and developers. General levy and plan review fees for stormwater management fund this service area. land division review, site plans and zoning bylaws and variances. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority also provides engineering services to neighbouring conservation authorities on a fee for service basis. Watershed Ecology- Category 2: Includes the ecological program of the Authority. Page 34 Revenues Expenditures Iblo Page 35 WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP The watershed stewardship program costs are those associated with providing and/or assistance to watershed residents on sound environmental practices that will enhance, restore or protect their properties. Watershed Stewardship is classified as Category 3 in the Programs and Services Inventory. LAND STEWARDSHIP Clean Water - Healthy Land The Clean Water -Healthy Land program is a stewardship program funded by Durham Region, Trees Ontario, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and landowners. For Durham Region landowners, this program is subsidized by the Region of Durham. This program is also offered by the Municipality of Port Hope and the Township of Hamilton for the landowners, within the municipalities in partnership with the Conservation Authority. Partner Projects includes the partnership with the Greater Golden Horseshoe Conservation Authorities Coalition (GGH CAC). Page 36 WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP v:. - � � � � � � y���yy . ~•�, 1' y�-r— of } ' I ` T F• 7G :tea .�' � t �rE •n ,ram` i r me •' � �� � � .key=�-r � `.x4�. _ .. ��-. vi •• 1 �._ #• r''•� it � �' -� (Revenue Sources 2023 Total 2024 Budget Totals 422,424 355,424 LAND STEWARDSHIP Category 2 - Municipal Services 2023 Total 2024 Budget GRCA Preliminary Budget 2024 r � � r F f ' r .XA, Expenditures llb�w Page 38 CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT This program area includes all expenses associated the Authority. This area is divided into passive with land or buildings either owned or managed by recreation and programmed recreation. Passive Recreation - Category 1: The costs associated with lands and buildings that do not have active programming. The expenses included are the costs for owning or managing the land. Programmed Recreation - The direct costs associated with delivering active programming on Conservation Authority lands. This includes the Ganaraska Forest Centre and the Ganaraska Forest. Ganaraska Forest Centre - Category 3: For over fortyyears, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has provided a unique outdoor education experience to elementary and secondary students at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. The outdoor education facility offers both day and overnight education programming. Such programs offered are: map reading, orienteering, forest studies and stream and pond study. As well, the facility is rented out to Scouts and Girl Guides for weekend use. Ganaraska Forest - Category 1 and 3: On April 1st, 1997, the Conservation Authority took back management of the Ganaraska Forest from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Revenue from the forest comes from the sale of timber and membership fees. For 2024, the revenue from timber contracts are estimated at $269575.00. It is anticipated that the damage caused by the derecho windstorm will impact future forest timber management revenues for several years. The partnership with Treetop Trekking continues and revenues are estimated at $36,000.00. Page 39 .. _ .ti _ _ .. - • L 22 CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT }j r f- .�r mow..`+ � �-' �-•`,� `# �� . r � F � i 4 yam. � • � j 1p ir ,j�..r �j'ti � + y�4.Y � f� r 1L�L�+• - _ �L ",i ��y�J +3 7 / L1 �,� 4tL 'r ' r k. rr I , A1h1LT .. ;Ahk Revenue Sources 1 2023 Total 2024 Budget Totals 1,757,127 1,659,185 GRCA Preliminary Budget 2024 23 CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT • ,Ra+, .. � � �V^ � 6pr E • -rWt � 5' i' T r'1� + ti WA y y� Mer PASSIVE RECREATION Category 1 - Mandatory Services GANARASKA FOREST Category 1 - Mandatory Services (Forest Recreation) Category 3 - Non -Mandatory Services (Timber Management) GANARASKA FOREST CENTRE Category 3 - Non -Mandatory Services 2023 Budget 2024 Budget 2023 Budget 2024 Budget 2023 Budget 2024 Budget TOTAL CONSERVATION LAND MGMT 1,747,377 1,659,185 GRCA Preliminary Budget 2024 24 �•� -� ,* - .t ri ' i - F� � r i fir: +`�� _ - tt t CORPORATE SERVICES This budget area provides the leadership and management in the delivery of all programs and services. It is composed of the wages and benefits of staff of the Conservation Authority, whose main function is to provide coordination, support and Programs and Services Inventory: Corporate Services is classified as enabling services requiring levy support. Program Description: Key assistance provided to all departments of the conservation authority, board of directors, member municipalities, and the general public to enable Ganaraska Conservation to operate in an accountable, transparent, efficient, and effective manner. Specific items include: Corporate/Finance Management - includes all administrative and financial staff wages, benefits and expenses, general membership expenses as well as corporate expenses for the Conservation Authority, which includes the levy to Conservation Ontario. services to all programs rather than specific programs. All expenses associated with the Board of Directors are directed to this area. As well, expenses associated with the operations of the administration building. Office Services- includes all wages and benefits for IT staff as well as expenses, supplies, equipment, computer services, maintenance, and utilities for the main administrative building for the various program areas. Corporate Communications - includes wages and benefits for staff working on communication projects as well as community and public relations expenses, website maintenance and any information costs. All publications, advertising and Authority staff uniforms are included in this program area. 1hW9A91r Page 42 pw� GRCA Preliminary Budget 2024 25 Revenues Section 39 Provincial Funding 0 0 General Levy 473,808 480,988 Municipal Benefitting Levy 0 0 Self Generating Revenue 0 0 Other Grants 0 0 Funding From Capital Asset Reserve 85,000 50,000 Other Revenue 81,600 81,600 CORPORATE/FINANCE MANAGEMENT Staffing Expenses TOTAL OFFICE SERVICES Staffing Expenses Capital Asset Replacement TOTAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS Staffing Expenses Capital Asset Replacement TOTAL Expenditures 263,600 269,485 59,360 65,560 322,960 335,045 26,500 26,000 102,696 105,496 121,077 76,723 250,273 208,219 60,000 61,800 6,100 7,100 400 424 66,500 69,324 Page 43 RESERVES AND OPERATING SURPLUS The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has two reserves. Capital Asset Replacement Reserve The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority developed a Capital Asset Replacement plan in 2016. The goal of every capital asset management plan is to define the use of assets in order to streamline productivity and delivery with minimal loss of capital. This reserve will replace the equipment reserve that had been previously established in 1992 and does not include any grant dollars. This reserve is allocated to major maintenance and replacement of the GRCA capital assets. This reserve is an essential part of GRCA's ongoing fiscal responsibility framework, as it guides the purchase, maintenance, and disposal of every asset GRCA needs in order to conduct business. Forest Purchase Reserve This reserve was established in 2001 with a $10,000.00 donation by the Township of Cavan Monaghan to be used for costs associated with a land purchase within the Peterborough County jurisdiction. Operating Surplus/Deficit The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's operating surplus is attributable to the change in recording tangible capital assets at cost in accordance with the recent change in Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) rules. lhmglr� Page 44 ice" +', , • "* _ • �• } ��' 1 ht ,ate- - - + • i'• Y _ 1 !'lip•c,F, Ji y Jr. +fT�y i Municipality of Clarington 635,528.22 658,596.76 Town of Cobourg 251,353.43 258,545.20 Municipality of Port Hope 199,414.81 205,927.32 Township of Alnwick/Haldimand 13,824.17 14,269.01 Township of Hamilton 130,803.78 134,210.69 Township of Cavan Monaghan 4,708.90 4,865.56 City of Kawartha Lakes 3,336.65 3,440.45 Ik"lor Page 45 A Preliminary Budget 0 Support Services Program Description: Key assistance provided to all departments of the conservation authority, board of directors, member municipalities and the general public to support Ganaraska Conservation to operate in an accountable, transparent, efficient and effective manner. CS Corporate Administrative, human resources, operating and Services capital costs which are not directly related to the delivery of any specific program or service, but are the overhead and support costs of a conservation authority. Includes health and safety program, overseeing programs and policies. CS Financial Annual budget, accounts payable and receivable, Management payroll, financial analysis, financial audit, administration of reserves and investments, financial reports for funding agencies, preparing and submitting reports to CPA, benefits program administration. CS Legal Expenses Costs related to agreements/contracts, HR, etc. CS Governance Supporting CA Boards, Advisory Committees, Office of CAO/ST CS Communications Public awareness -natural hazards, flood forecasting & Outreach and warning, permitting requirements, natural hazard identification, mitigation, readiness and response, governance, policy, municipal and public relations and engagement, conservation lands. CS Administration Administrative office and millennium building used Buildings to support staff, programs, and services. Includes utilities, routine and major maintenance, property taxes. Included is a charge out for capital asset replacement. CS Information Technology Data management, records retention. Management/ GIS Development and use of systems to collect and store data and to provide spatial geographical representations of data. Included is a charge out for capital asset replacement. GRCA Preliminary Budget 2024 29 Natural Hazard Management Program Program Description: Conservation Authorities (CAs) are the lead provincial agencies on Natural Hazard issues. The goal is to protect life and property from flooding and erosion. This watershed -wide, comprehensive program includes development applications and permits, municipal plan input and review, environmental planning and policy, flood forecast and warning, flood and erosion control infrastructure, technical studies, ice management, education, and public awareness. WMHM Section 28 Permit Reviewing and processing permit applications, Administration associated technical reports, site inspections, communication with applicants, agents, and consultants and legal costs. Violations also fall under this category. EAS Municipal Plan Technical information and advice to municipalities Input & Plan Review on circulated municipal land use planning applications (Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Subdivisions, Consents, Minor Variances). Input to municipal land -use planning documents (OP, Comprehensive ZB, Secondary plans) related to natural hazards, on behalf of Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), delegated to CAs (1983). Input to the review, approval processes under other applicable law, with comments related to natural hazards, wetlands, watercourses, and Sec. 28 permit requirements. WMHM Flood Forecasting Daily data collection and monitoring of weather & Warning forecasts, provincial and local water level forecasts, watershed conditions, snow surveys, flood event forecasting, flood warning, communications and response and equipment maintenance. WMHM Flood & Erosion Control Water and erosion control infrastructure Infrastructure Operation operations and management. Includes all water & Management management structures (flood control, dams and channels, berms, erosion control, etc.) that are annually inspected, and routine maintenance work completed. Included is a charge out for capital asset replacement. Page 47 Natural Hazard Management Program WMHM Flood & Erosion Control Major maintenance on flood and erosion control Infrastructure Operation structures as required. Projects are dependent on & Management Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) funding from the province and support from our municipal partners. WMHM Flood & Erosion Control Major maintenance on flood and erosion control Infrastructure Operation structures as required. Projects are dependent on & Management Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) funding from the province and support from our municipal partners. WMHM Low Water Response Conditions monitoring and analysis. Technical and administrative support to the Water Response Team representing major water users and decision makers, who recommend drought response actions. WMHM Information Data collection, mapping, data sets, watershed Management photography. Development and use of systems to collect and store data and to provide spatial geographical representations of data. This includes our geographical information systems and support. WMHM Technical Studies & Studies and projects to inform natural hazards Policy Review management programs including floodplain management, watershed hydrology, regulations areas mapping update, flood forecasting system assessment, floodplain policy, Lake Ontario shoreline management. These projects often for a specific number of years and are distributed over time as human resources and funding is available. CL Natural Hazards Promoting public awareness of natural hazards, Communications, including flooding, drought, and erosion. Outreach & Education Attending public events, supplying materials. Social media services. Media relations. Educate elementary school students through the Spring Water Awareness program about the danger of floodwaters, dangers of dams, etc. Page 48 .. _ ,.. _ _ .. - •31 A Provincial Water Quality & Quantity Monitoring Program Description: Ganaraska Conservation, in partnership with Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Parks (MECP), has established long term sites to monitor surface and ground water conditions as well as an investment into long-term monitoring of climate change trends. WMHM I Provincial Water Quality I CA/MECP partnership for stream water quality Monitoring Network monitoring at 9 sites. Staff take water samples and (PWQMN) MECP does lab analysis and data management. Information is used for watershed report cards and stewardship project prioritization. WMHM Provincial Groundwater A long-standing CA/MECP partnership for Monitoring Network groundwater level and quality monitoring at 17 (PGMN) stations. Costs include sampling, data collection, analysis, data management and reporting. MECP funded network installation and continues to fund equipment replacements. Data collected supports groundwater monitoring, low water response, and water quality monitoring. Local Water Quality Monitoring Program Description: Ganaraska Conservation, in partnership with community organizations, municipalities, and federal and provincial agencies has established sites to monitor surface water quality and quantity as well as many other parameters to support a healthy ecosystem. WMHM Surface Water Quality Surface water quality monitoring at 18 surface 2 Monitoring Program water sites, (in addition to PWQMN), water quantity measurements at 80 baseflow sites and water quality samples collected at 4 auto sampler sites supporting Lake Ontario nearshore water monitoring. Costs include sampling, analysis, equipment maintenance and reporting. Page 49 PROGRAMS & SE.INVENTORY Program Program/Service Description Category Area • - - Drinking Water Source Protection Program Description: The protection of municipal drinking water supplies in the Trent Conservation Coalition (TCC) Region and the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Area through the development and implementation of TCC Source Protection Plans. Ganaraska Conservation is a member of the TCC which is a complex regional grouping of five Source Protection Areas including Ganaraska, Crowe, Otonabee, Kawartha and Lower Trent Authorities. WMHM Local Source Protection Source Protection Authority reports, meetings and 1 Area DWSP governance. Delivery of the activities required by the Clean Water Act and regulations as per Clean Water Act. WMHM DWSP Risk Carrying out Part IV duties of the Clean Water 2 Management Official Act on behalf of municipalities through service agreements. Core Watershed -based Resource Management Strategy Program Description: The purpose of a watershed plan is to understand the current conditions of the watershed, and identify measures to protect, enhance, and restore the health of the watershed. Watershed strategies provide a management framework to provide recommendations which consists of goals, objectives, indicators, and management recommendations. This addresses existing issues in the watershed and mitigate impacts from potential future land uses, while recommending appropriate actions to protect, enhance, and restore the watershed. NEW Watershed -Based New Project: Collate/compile existing resource 1 Resource Management management plans, watershed plans, studies, Strategy Development and data. Strategy development, implementation, and annual reporting. This project builds on previous Watershed Management Strategies. To be completed on or before December 31, 2024 per requirements of Regulation. Sub -watershed Plans and Projects Program Description: Watershed strategies provide a management framework to provide recommendations which consists of goals, objectives, indicators, and recommendations. This addresses existing issues in the watershed and mitigate impacts from potential future land uses, while recommending appropriate actions to protect, enhance, and restore the watershed. WMHM Natural Heritage Ganaraska Conservation incorporates natural 2 Mapping heritage information particularly around wetlands to develop planning and regulatory strategies to mitigate downstream natural hazards. Data is also used in hydrologic and hydraulic models. EAS Watershed Ganaraska Conservation provides watershed 2 Ecology ecology services to specific watershed municipalities. Page 50 Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas Program Description: Ganaraska Conservation owns over 11,000 acres of land which includes conservation areas, the Ganaraska Forest, significant wetlands and flood control structures and surrounding land. Ganaraska Conservation property is essential to watershed management, environmental protection, helps implement the Watershed Management Strategy and provides areas for passive recreation. CL Section 29 Enforcement Conservation Areas / Ganaraska Forest / regulation and Compliance enforcement and compliance. Ganaraska Conservation staff and a contracted company patrol the 11,000 acres Ganaraska Forest and conservation areas to ensure that the regulations are being adhere to by the users. CL Ganaraska Forest Category 1 - Ganaraska Conservation owns and maintains the 11,000 acre Ganaraska Forest. The forest has 100's of kilometers of multi -use trails that require maintenance year round. This Includes recreation, forest management, risk management program, hazard tree management, gates, fencing, signage, communications, pedestrian bridges, trails, parking lots, picnic shelters, road, restoration, ecological monitoring, carrying costs such as taxes and insurance. The Ganaraska Forest Management Plan guides the management of the forest. The plan's primary goal is "to conserve, enhance and where feasible restore the forest ecosystem to reflect the native biodiversity of the Ganaraska Forest while at the same time embracing recreational, education and social activities that support the health and sustainability of the forest." Category 3 - GRCA also does timber management within the forest. The Forest Management Plan lists principles by which the forest is managed and the last principle states that "the Ganaraska Forest provides a sustainable economic benefit to the GRCA, without compromising the ecological health of the Ganaraska Forest." The revenues vary from year to year based on the plan. Expenses are matched with those revenues. 1,3 Page 51 Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas CL Conservation Areas CL CL ►1200 NEW GRCA is responsible for the management and maintenance of 9 conservation areas, as well as other lands that are not formal conservation areas. This Includes passive recreation, forest management, risk management program, hazard tree management, gates, fencing, signage, communications, pedestrian bridges, trails, parking lots, picnic shelters, road, restoration, ecological monitoring, carrying costs such as taxes, insurance and capital asset replacement. Conservation Area Major maintenance and capital improvements to Major Maintenance support public access, safety, and environmental protection such as pedestrian bridges, boardwalks, pavilions, trails. These expenses are covered by the capital asset reserve in most cases. Land Acquisition Strategic acquisition of environmentally significant 2,3 properties. Inventory of New Project: The land inventory will include the Conservation Authority following information: location, date obtained, Lands method and purpose of acquisition, land use. Project updates as inventory changes. To be completed on or before December 31, 2024 per requirements of Regulation. Strategy for CA owned New Project: A strategy to guide the management or controlled lands and and use of CA -owned or controlled properties management plans including guiding principles, objectives, land use, natural heritage, classifications of lands, mapping, identification of programs and services on the lands, public consultation, publish on website. Updates of existing conservation area management plans. To be completed on or before December 31, 2024 per requirements of Regulation. NEW Land Acquisition and Update current policy to guide the acquisition and Disposition Strategy disposition of land to fulfill the objects of the authority. To be completed on or before December 31, 2024 per requirements of Regulation. Page 52 PROGRAMS & SE. ■ Program Program/Service Description Category Area • - - Watershed Stewardship Program Description: The watershed stewardship program includes a fisheries component, a program funded by municipalities which provides funding for landowners for projects and the landowner tree planting program. WS Private Landowner Clean Water -Healthy Land - Financial Assistance 3 Stewardship Program Program: In partnership with some of the watershed municipalities, Ganaraska Conservation offers environmental, technical and financial assistance, tools and information to any resident, business, school or service club within its jurisdiction and within the participating municipality. WS Tree Planting Clean Water -Healthy Land -Tree Planting 3 Services GRCA Tree Seedling Program allows property owners to purchase bare root native tree and shrub seedlings at a minimal cost. GRCA also provides full service tree planting to landowners. WS Fisheries In partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 3 Services Ganaraska Conservation staff are responsible for the sea lamprey monitoring program on Cobourg Creek which captures and samples many difference species and record the results and submit data. Fish surveys are also done with other partners, such as OPG and Hydro One through agreements. WS Stewardship Partner Ganaraska Conservation's stewardship program 3 Projects partners with various organizations to deliver environmental programs and projects. These programs are for a limited time period. Examples include the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign tree planting partnership, Forests Ontario and the Durham Collaborative Tree Program. Page 53 Other Program Areas Program Description: Ganaraska Conservation delivers other programs that are not part of the mandatory programs and services as outlined in O. Reg. 686127. All of the programs are funded without municipal general levy. All of the programs influence and enhance the health and watershed management of the GRCA and are part of a larger integrated watershed management model. CL Outdoor Education The Ganaraska Forest Centre, located in the heart 3 of the Ganaraska Forest, is home to the outdoor education program of the GRCA where thousands of students visit for a day or overnight to learn about their environmental footprint and become familiar with the natural world around them. Taught by Ontario - certified teaching staff, the GFC offers curriculum -based education programs for elementary and secondary students. These programs focus on local watersheds, ecosystems, and environmental issues. Programs can also take place at schools (indoors and outdoors) or through online learning. NEW Other Opportunities for new projects or programs that 3 benefit the watershed and its municipal partners can occur anytime and can have varying durations. These projects may require matching funding or be self-sustaining. New projects may require municipal participation and/or funding. Page 54 LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority respectfully acknowledges the land on which we gather is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabek, known today as the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding contributions to the area. We are thankful for the opportunity to live, learn and share with mutual respect and appreciation. From: ClerksExternalEmail To: Patenaude. Lindsey Subject: FW: Ontario Governmment Order 38 - Defence of Israel - Appeal to Other Legislatures to Do the Same Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023 2:34:28 PM Attachments: imaae001.ina From: Marvin Rotrand <marvinr(@bnaibrith.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:27 AM Subject: Fw: Ontario Governmment Order 38 - Defence of Israel - Appeal to Other Legislatures to Do the Same EXTERNAL TIME TO STAND WITH ISRAEL Dear Trustee, On Tuesday, the Quebec legislature adopted a motion standing with Israel and condemning the Hamas terrorists. Ontario is doing the same. I am pleased to provide the video to a moving speech made by Education Minister Stephen Lecce's yesterday as debate began as to Government Order 38 - Defence of Israel. It is excellent. Here's the link. https://youtu.be/nWIT-OqgdBoU?si=Ogzo6L31fvNoofMU This motion, and another that is similar, will likely be adopted in the next days. We are urging all of Canada's Legislatures, municipalities and school boards to also stand with Israel. If your Council has yet to speak, we urge to adopt a similar motion. That this House condemn the ongoing and reprehensible attacks being carried out by the terrorist organization Hamas, including the slaughter, Page 56 rape, and kidnapping of innocent Israeli civilians, including babies, children, and seniors, and recognize the inalienable right of the State of Israel to defend itself and its people against this horrific violence. Permit me on behalf of Canada's Jewish Community to thank you in advance. Please provide us a copy of any motion you adopt. Best regards, Marvin Rotrand National Director - League for Human Rights B'nai Brith Canada 416.633.6224 x 121 Website I Facebook I Twitter I Instaar�am LA This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. 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