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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-15Clarftwn Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date: March 15, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM 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) March 15, 2024 Pages 1. Region of Durham Correspondence 1.1 Changes to the Waste Collection Schedule for Easter Holidays 2024 - 3 March 11, 2024 2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence 3. Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1 Township of Amaranth - Highway 413 - February 23, 2024 5 3.2 Township of Amaranth - Operational Budget Funding - March 12, 2024 6 3.3 Town of Aurora - Memorandum of Understanding with School Boards for 7 Evening/Weekend Gymnasium Use - March 6, 2024 3.4 Town of Cobourg - Proposed Amendment to Subsection 27(16) of the 11 Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the Removal of Listed (Non - designated) Properties from Municipal Heritage Registers - March 8, 2024 3.5 City of Quinte West - Housing Funding - March 7, 2024 13 4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 5. Miscellaneous Correspondence 5.1 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA)- Legislative and 15 Regulatory Changes Affecting the GRCA Development Permitting (Effective April 1, 2024) - March 11, 2024 Page 2 777w7)))) DURHAM REGION Changes to the waste collection schedule for Easter holidays 2024 Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 Back to Search Whitby, Ontario — The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste collection due to the upcoming Easter holidays. When and where: Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby. Residents that normally receive waste collection on Fridays are reminded that due to Good Friday, waste will instead be collected on Saturday, March 30. Monday, April 1: Oshawa and Whitby For residents in Oshawa and Whitby, there will be no curbside waste collection on Monday, April 1. Waste collection during the week of April 1 will occur one day later than your regularly scheduled collection day due to the Easter Monday holiday. Garbage and green bin collection services for Oshawa and Whitby residents is provided by their respective municipalities. Residents of the City of Oshawa are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App (en living= here apps mobile.aspx). or access the online collection calendar at oshawa.ca/waste (https://www.oshawa.ca/en/home property1garbagg-recycling-and-green-bin.aspx). Residents of the Town of Whitby can download the Whitby Waste Buddy App .(http�playgoogle.com/store/apps/details?id=net. recollect.whitby&pli=1). or access their calendars through Whltby.Ca/Waste (https://www.whitby.ca/en/live/garbage and recycling.aspx). The Durham Region Waste (en living= here apps-mobile.aspx). and Whitby Waste Buddy App (http�play-.gLo_gle.com/store/apps/details?id =net. recollect.whitby&pli=1). provide residents with customized collection schedules, reminders about collection days, the Know Before You Throw search tool and service alerts. Available on Google Play or in the App Store, free to download. Regional Waste Management Facilities and Household Special Waste Depot The Regional Waste Management Facilities in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa, and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington, will be closed Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30. Regular operating hours will resume Tuesday, April 2. For more information, visit durham.ca/waste (http://durham.ca/waste)., email wasteCsldurham.ca (mailto:waste@durham.ca), dial 311 (within Regional limits) or 905-668-7711 (toll -free at 1-800-372-1102). Page 3 -30- For media requests, please contact CorporateCommunications@durham.ca ,(mailto:CorporateCommunications@durham.ca),. © 2024 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 374028 6TH LINE • AMARANTH ON • L9W OM6 February 23, 2024 Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation Sent by email to: Premier _ontario.ca; Minister.mto(a)_ontario.ca Re: Resolution on Highway 413 At its regular meeting of Council held on February 21, 2024, the Township of Amaranth Council passed the following resolution: Resolution #: 3 Moved by: G Little Seconded by: A. Stirk Whereas the Township of Amaranth recognizes the importance for efficient and effective transportation networks in the Province and; Whereas, the Province has committed to getting 1.5 millions home built within the next 10 years or less. BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth request that the Province of Ontario pause advancement on proposed highway 413 and redirect the approximate $8 billion cost for highway 413 to support municipal infrastructure costs and housing construction initiatives and; Further be it resolved that at least 50% of those funds be allocated for small urban and rural Ontario with populations less than 50,000. CARRIED Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you require any further information on this matter. Yours truly, — 0��P— Nicole Martin, Dipl. M.A. CAO/Clerk Copy: Hon. Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin-Caledon sylvia.jones@pc.ola.org Hon. Kinga Surma, MPP Etobicoke Centre kinga.surmaco(a)pc.ola.org Dufferin County Municipalities Page 5 tic Ab ENr� s TOWNSHIP Of AMARANTH 374028 6TH LINE • AMARANTH ON • L9W OM6 March 12, 2024 Hon. Paul Calandra Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Sent by email to: Paul.Calandra@pc.ola.org Re: Operational Budget Funding At its regular meeting of Council held on March 6, 2024, the Township of Amaranth Council passed the following resolution. Resolution #: 4 Moved by: G Little Seconded by: A. Stirk Whereas all Ontario municipalities are prohibited from running budget deficits for operating purposes, and; Whereas all Ontario municipalities have similar pressures with respect to aging infrastructure and operating costs for policing, and; Whereas the City of Toronto has recently received Provincial funding to cover a $1.2 billion dollar operating shortfall and approximately $12 million in Federal and Provincial funding for their Police operating budget, and; Whereas the City of Toronto has the lowest tax rates in the Province, approximately 40% less than the average Dufferin rural municipal tax rate. Be it Resolved That the Township of Amaranth call on the Province of Ontario to treat all municipalities fairly and provide equivalent representative operational budget funding amounts to all Ontario municipalities. CARRIED Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you require any further information on this matter. Yours truly, C1.a Nicole Martin, Dipl. M.A. CAO/Clerk C: Premier of Ontario; AMO; Ontario Municipalities Page 6 Legislative Services Michael de Rond 905-726-4771 A7 T��P A clerks@aurora.ca y�Wi'E LiL �OOL�. CO Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 March 6, 2024 The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Delivered by email Premier's Office, Room 281 premier@ontario.ca Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1 Al Dear Premier Ford: Re: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of February 27, 2024 Member Motion 8.2.7 - Mayor Mrakas; Re: Request for Amenity Sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with School Boards for Evening/Weekend Gymnasium Use Please be advised that this matter was considered by Council at its meeting held on February 27, 2024, and in this regard, Council adopted the following resolution: Whereas the Town of Aurora recognizes the importance of fostering community engagement and providing recreational opportunities; and Whereas schools are funded by local taxpayers; and Whereas school gymnasiums serve as valuable amenities that can enhance recreational activities for residents; and Whereas existing school board policies/procedures do not prioritize municipal residency within their allocation of the use of space; and Whereas the school board charges a premium rate to use the schools on weekends causing a barrier for the Town or local organizations to afford; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That this Council requests the Province and the Minister of Education to assist in making school board facilities available to local municipalities on a priority, at a cost recovery rate; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That Council requests the School Boards within the jurisdiction of the Town of Aurora to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town for the shared use of school gymnasiums on evenings and weekends; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this request be sent to the relevant School Boards, expressing the Town's interest in establishing a collaborative agreement for evening and weekend gymnasium access; and Page 7 Town of Aurora Council Resolution of February 27, 2024 Request for Amenity Sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with School Boards for Evening/Weekend Gymnasium Use March 6, 2024 2 of 2 4. Be It Further Resolved That the Town staff is directed to collaborate with the School Boards in drafting the terms and conditions of the MOU, ensuring clarity and fairness in the shared use of these facilities; and 5. Be It Further Resolved That upon reaching an agreement, the MOU shall be presented to Council for review and approval; and 6. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, and all MPPs in the Province of Ontario; and 7. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration of support. The above is for your consideration and any attention deemed necessary. Sincerely, Michael de Rond Town Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Aurora MdR/lb Attachment (Council meeting extract) Copy: York Region District School Board York Catholic District School Board Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party All Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) All Ontario municipalities am: AUiQRA 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca 8. Standing Committee Reports Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner Town of Aurora Council Meeting Extract Tuesday, February 27, 2024 That the Standing Committee Reports, items 8.1 and 8.2, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the exception of sub - items 8.1.7, 8.1.8, 8.2.1, 8.2.4, 8.2.6, and 8.2.8, which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded below. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim Carried (6 to 0) 8.2 General Committee Meeting Report of February 20, 2024 8.2.7 Member Motion - Mayor Mrakas; Re: Request for Amenity Sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with School Boards for Evening/Weekend Gymnasium Use Whereas the Town of Aurora recognizes the importance of fostering community engagement and providing recreational opportunities; and Whereas schools are funded by local taxpayers; and Whereas school gymnasiums serve as valuable amenities that can enhance recreational activities for residents; and Whereas existing school board policies/procedures do not prioritize municipal residency within their allocation of the use of space; and Whereas the school board charges a premium rate to use the schools on weekends causing a barrier for the Town or local organizations to afford; 1. Now Therefore Belt Hereby Resolved That this Council requests the Province and the Minister of Education to assist in making Page 1 of 2 Page 9 Council Meeting Extract — Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Page 2 of 2 school board facilities available to local municipalities on a priority, at a cost recovery rate; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That Council requests the School Boards within the jurisdiction of the Town of Aurora to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town for the shared use of school gymnasiums on evenings and weekends; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this request be sent to the relevant School Boards, expressing the Town's interest in establishing a collaborative agreement for evening and weekend gymnasium access; and 4. Be It Further Resolved That the Town staff is directed to collaborate with the School Boards in drafting the terms and conditions of the MOU, ensuring clarity and fairness in the shared use of these facilities; and 5. Be It Further Resolved That upon reaching an agreement, the MOU shall be presented to Council for review and approval; and 6. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, and all MPPs in the Province of Ontario; and 7. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration of support. Carried Page 10 The Corporation of the O. Town of Cobourg All Ontario Municipalities Sent via email Resolution Town of Cobourg 55 King Street West, Cobourg, ON, K9A 2M2 clerk(a)_cobourg.ca Town of Cobourg March 8, 2024 RE: Correspondence from the Architectural Conservancy Ontario regarding Proposed Amendment to Subsection 270 6) of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the removal of listed (non -designated) properties from municipal heritage registers Please be advised that the Town of Cobourg Council, at its meeting held on February 28, 2024, passed the following resolution: WHEREAS subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act stipulates that any non - designated heritage property listed on the municipal register of properties as of December 31, 2022 shall be removed from the municipal register on or before January 1, 2025, if the council of the municipality does not give a notice of intention to designate the property under subsection 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act on or before January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS since January 1, 2023, municipal staff and members of the municipal heritage committee in the Town of Cobourg have been diligently working to: review the municipal heritage register; research the heritage value and interest of listed (non -designated) properties; review and research the heritage value and interest of non -designated properties; contact owners of such properties; determine which properties should potentially be designated in accordance with the provisions of Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and take all required steps to designate such properties; and WHEREAS the above -noted work involving 213 listed properties in the Town of Cobourg is extremely time-consuming and cannot be completed by December 31, 2024 with the limited municipal resources available. age 1 "r The Corporation of the T wn f r ' `` o o Cobou g Resolution NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Cobourg authorize the Mayor to promptly send a letter to Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Michael Ford, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, requesting that Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act be amended to extend the above - noted deadline for five years from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to forward this resolution to all 443 municipalities in Ontario seeking support of the ACO correspondence. Sincerely, Kristina Lepik Deputy Clerk/Manager, Legislative Services Page 12 P.O. Box 490 7 Creswell Drive Trenton, Ontario K8V 5R6 www.quintewest.ca March 7, 2024 teW st.,, A Natural Attraction Tel: 613-392-2841 Toll Free: 1-866-485-2841 josh. machesney@quintewest.ca clerk@quintewest.ca josh Machesney, City Clerk / Manager of Legislative Services The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A OA2 Via Email - justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca RE: Notice of Motion — Councillor Stedall — Housing Funding Dear Prime Minister: This letter will serve to advise that at a meeting of City of Quinte West Council held on March F 2n24 Council passed the followina resolution: Motion No 24-167 — Notice of Motion — Housing Funding Moved by Councillor Stedall Seconded by Councillor Armstrong Whereas the City of Quinte West is in need of $28M in funding to complete the West End Trunk Sewer Main replacement in 2024, which is critical in the ongoing development of new homes in Quinte West; And Whereas the City of Quinte West requires $58.6M in funding to upgrade the Trenton Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade building to accommodate new homes to be built; And Whereas the City cannot afford to increase Water, Sewer or Tax rates to fund all of this infrastructure; And Whereas increased Debt to build the projects will just increase costs to Water, Sewer and Tax rates, or increased costs to developers; And Whereas the City of Quinte West is currently experiencing a housing crisis from all citizens but specifically with regards to over 250 requiring housing, from Military members of CFB Trenton; Page 13 And Whereas City Council approved a Housing Action Plan with a projected 831 new residential units to be completed based on anticipated Housing Accelerator Fund funding over 3 years; And Whereas the Federal government denied the City of Quinte West the Housing Accelerator Fund; And Whereas the City of Quinte West is not currently eligible for funding under the Provincial Building Faster Fund as its population is below the threshold; And Whereas the City of Quinte West may make application to the provincial Housing -Enabling Water Systems Fund which has only $200M available in funding of which the province would only fund up to 73% to a maximum of $35M for one project; And Whereas additional funding has not been allocated from the Federal Government to enhance the Housing -Enabling Water Systems Funding; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the City of Quinte West calls on the Federal Government to re-evaluate their lack of funding for municipalities with a population less than 50,000 in rural Ontario and to make available funding for infrastructure programs to help build infrastructure to help build much -needed new homes; And Further That the Province of Ontario be asked to invest more than the currently allocated $200M into their Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund, And Further That this motion be circulated to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Federal Minister for Housing, Ryan Williams MP, Premier Doug Ford, the Provincial Ministers of MOI, MMAH, and Todd Smith MPP, and all municipalities, for their support. Carried We trust that you will give favourable consideration to this request. Yours Truly, CITY OF QUINTE WEST Y� Josh Machesney, City Clerk cc: Hon. Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Ryan Williams, MP, Bay of Quinte Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Hon. Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hon. Todd Smith, MPP, Bay of Quinte All Municipalities Page 14 s a ras ka CONSERVATION MEMORANDUM Date: March 11, 2024 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority 2216 County Road 28 Port Hope, ON UA 3V8 Phone: 905-885-8173 Fax: 905-885-9824 www.grca.on.ca MEMBER OF CONSERVATION ONTARIO To: Municipal CAO's, Clerks, Planning Departments & Chief Building Officials Re: Legislative and Regulatory Changes Affecting the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) Development Permitting (Effective April 1, 2024) On February 16, 2024, a new Minister's regulation (Ontario Regulation 41/24: Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits) under the Conservation Authorities Act was approved by the Province. This regulation will apply to and be used by all 36 Conservation Authorities. Please note that GRCA's planning and regulatory processes remains largely the same. On this basis: • Municipalities must continue to circulate Planning Act applications to the GRCA for review and comment on natural hazards; • GRCA will continue to require applications for a permit to undertake otherwise prohibited development, interference and alteration activities in regulated areas as defined under the Conservation Authorities Act and in O. Reg. 41/24; • Legislative changes do not impact planning services that GRCA currently provides. The new regulation will replace GRCA's individual regulation, O. Reg. 168/06 Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations with Shorelines and Watercourses. The regulation's effective date is April 1, 2024. The enactment of O. Reg. 41/24 will also coincide with the proclamation of associated sections within the Conservation Authorities Act. KEY CHANGES As mentioned, much of the GRCA regulatory process remains the same, but key changes of interest for our municipal partners include: • The definition of a "watercourse" has been changed from "an identifiable depression in the ground in which a flow of water regularly or continuously occurs" to "a defined channel having a bed and banks or sides, in which a flow of water regularly or continuously occurs"; • The regulated area around wetlands ("other areas") will be 30m, including around provincially significant wetlands and wetlands larger than 2ha (previously GRCA regulated 120m around these wetlands); • Exemptions for certain low -risk activities. These changes will require GRCA to review and update our regulatory mapping (as appropriate) to reflect the new regulated limits. Municipalities are advised that GRCA regulatory mapping shared for screening purposes will require updates. GRCA staff are Page 15 ... 2 Legislative and Regulatory Changes Affecting the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) Development Permitting (Effective April 1, 2024) Page 2 actively working to update our mapping and will provide once available. In the interim, GRCA staff may need to undertake site visits to confirm regulated features and areas. GRCA staff will ensure that regulatory mapping will be updated to reflect the reduction of regulated area around Provincially Significant Wetlands and wetlands greater than 2 hectares from 120m to 30m by April 1, 2024. Please advise GRCA staff if a hard copy of maps will be required. Additionally, section 5 of O. Reg. 41/24 provides a list of activities or works where a GRCA permit is no longer required. Applicants are encouraged to confirm exceptions with the GRCA prior to carrying out the work. GRCA will work to provide implementation support materials to municipalities. Should municipal staff be unsure if an exemption is applicable, the submission or proponent may be deferred to GRCA staff for clarification/authorization. PLAN REVIEW SERVICES There are no changes to GRCA planning services at this time. The GRCA will continue to provide mandatory (Category 1) programs and services related to reviewing and commenting on applications and other matters (e.g. planning document updates) under the Planning Act and for proposals under Acts referred to in Section 6(2) of Ontario Regulation 686/21: Mandatory Programs and Services. Municipalities must continue to circulate planning applications and other matters, including technical reports to the GRCA so that Authority staff can review and comment on natural hazards and wetland matters per Ontario Regulation 686/21. Comments provided will reflect a watershed -based approach to the provision of mandatory programs and services. INTERIM POLICY DOCUMENT An interim policy document is currently being updated to reflect O. Reg. 41/24 and the Conservation Authorities Act. The new interim policies will be adopted by the Authority and will remain in place until existing GRCA policies are updated. GRCA will ensure that municipal staff will be provided the interim policies upon endorsement by the GRCA Board. FEE SCHEDULE GRCA's current fee schedule meets the requirements of the "Minister's List of classes of programs and services in respect of which conservation authorities may charge a fee". The Minister has issued a direction to freeze Conservation Authority fees for planning and permitting for the year of 2024 so no increase to existing fees will be made to our fee schedule for planning and permitting during this time. GRCA staff look forward to continuing our strong working relationship and providing you with exemplary services. We will continue to be in contact as we work to transition to this new legislative and regulatory framework. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ken Thajer, Planning & Regulations Coordinator. Regards, Linda J. Laliberte,CPA, CGA CAO/Secretary Treasurer Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Page 16