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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-14 Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date:March 14, 2025 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. 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Pages 1.Region of Durham Correspondence 1.1 Burketon Station CPKC overhead bridge replacement in the Municipality of Clarington - March 12, 2025 3 2.Durham Municipalities Correspondence 3.Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1 Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton - Stand for Canada Campaign - March 7, 2025 5 3.2 East Ferris - Standing for Canada - March 11, 2025 6 3.3 Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Landlord Tenant Reforms - March 12, 2025 8 4.Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 5.Miscellaneous Correspondence 5.1 Minutes from the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area Management meeting dated February 11, 2025 10 5.2 Bowmanville Business Improvement Area Executive Board regarding Sidewalk Snow Removal - February 18, 2025 15 March 14, 2025 Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) Page 2 Notice of Construction Burketon Station CPKC overhead bridge replacement in the Municipality of Clarington Works Department March 12, 2025 Public Notice 1 The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin construction for the Burketon Station bridge replacement over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway in the Municipality of Clarington. The limits of the work include Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) between 10th Concession and Boundary Road. Construction schedule The Region’s contractor, Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd., will mobilize March 17, 2025 and anticipates completing the work by December 2025. Road closures and lane restrictions Bowmanville Avenue will be reduced to a single lane of traffic for the duration of the construction season between the 10th Concession and Boundary Road. Temporary traffic signals will be installed on either side of the bridge to allow for safe passage during construction and will be in place throughout the construction season. Residents should expect traffic delays and are asked to exercise additional caution for the safety of the construction workers. Municipal construction projects include the use of equipment which may cause noticeable noise and vibration for nearby residents and businesses. The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Further information and future updates will be posted on durham.ca/ BurketonBridge. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following staff member from the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Robert Baldasaro Francis Samonte Project Manager Project Inspector 365-688-4327 905-718-2690 robert.baldasaro@durham.ca francis.samonte@durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format, please dial 311 ext. 2211 Follow us on social media @RegionOfDurham The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby Ont. L1N 6A3 Telephone: 311 (within Regional limits) or 1-800-372-1102 durham.ca/ BurketonBridge Page 3 Contract D2025-58 Public Notice Page 4 March 7, 2025 To: Canada’s Mayors, Wardens, Chairs, and Local Government Leaders As Mayor of Brampton, I am writing to you today about the Stand For Canada campaign, designed to encourage local governments across Canada to take a united stand in protecting local interests and fostering a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy in the face of U.S.-imposed tariffs. In recent months, we have witnessed significant challenges to our nation's economy, particularly with the imposition and looming deadlines of new tariffs by the United States on Canadian goods. These actions have highlighted the need for a coordinated effort from all levels of government to ensure the protection and growth of Canadian businesses, workers, and communities – and our strong future together. As part of this initiative, I am urging all levels of government to consider taking impactful steps: 1. Banning US-owned companies or their subsidiaries from bidding on new municipal contracts for goods and services. By doing so, we will send a clear message that Canadian communities and businesses must be prioritized, especially in the face of unfair trade practices. 2. Reviewing existing contracts to pivot to Made in Canada solutions. The Stand For Canada campaign calls for a Team Canada approach to trade — one where local leaders work together to defend our country’s economic interests and create opportunities for Canadian businesses to thrive. Through this collective action, we will ensure local government contracts are awarded to companies supporting Canadian jobs and our Canadian economy. I invite you to join this critical movement by visiting our campaign website, Stand4Canada.ca where you can learn more about the initiative and sign the pledge to stand with Canada. We are pleased to share your support for Team Canada on the website, if you email your name and the logo/crest of the city, township, region, county or district you represent to stand4canada@brampton.ca. By signing the pledge, you are taking a meaningful step toward building a more competitive and self-sustaining Canadian economy. Together, we can remain strong, resilient and prosperous in the face of external challenges. I look forward to your support as we continue to stand for Canada. Sincerely, Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton Page 5 T: 705-752-2740 E: municipality@eastferris.ca 25 Taillefer Road, Corbeil, ON. P0H 1K0 eastferris.ca REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD March 11th, 2025 2025-76 Moved by Councillor Trahan Seconded by Councillor Kelly WHEREAS Canada and the United States have a shared history of friendship, respect and neighbourly relations; AND WHEREAS Canada is a sovereign nation with a peaceful history of self-governance dating to its Confederation in 1867; AND WHEREAS the Canadian identity is marked by a deep-rooted pride in its heritage and culture founded by French and British settlement, enriched by Indigenous culture and traditions and by more than a century and a half of multi-cultural immigration; AND WHEREAS Canada has significant global standing, consistently supporting its allies, including the United States, in global conflicts such as two world wars, and wars in Korea and Afghanistan; and in international coalitions and in being consistently recognized as among the top countries in the world for quality of life; AND WHEREAS newly elected President Donald Trump has suggested that with the use of economic force such as tariffs, Canada should become the 51st state of the United States; AND WHEREAS President Trump, has now imposed tariffs on imports from Canada that will have a significant detrimental impact on the economic stability in both countries; AND WHEREAS federal and provincial leaders are encouraging Canadians to buy Canadian, at the same time as it seeks to remove inter-provincial trade barriers within Canada; AND WHEREAS municipalities have significant purchasing power through capital and infrastructure programs and can assist in the effort to combat tariffs and support Canadian businesses by their procurement of Canadian products and services; AND WHEREAS municipalities have traditionally been prevented by trade agreements and legislation from giving preference to the purchase of Canadian products and services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of East Ferris categorically rejects any efforts by President Trump or any others to undermine the sovereignty of Canada, and we stand united with our provincial and federal leaders for a Canada that remains strong, free, independent, and characterized by peace, order, and good government; Page 6 T: 705-752-2740 E: municipality@eastferris.ca 25 Taillefer Road, Corbeil, ON. P0H 1K0 eastferris.ca AND FURTHERMORE that Council endorses the federal and provincial call to action to buy Canadian and therefore remove any impediments to municipalities preferring to engage Canadian companies for products and services when appropriate and feasible; AND FURTHERMORE that Council encourages the provincial and federal governments to remove trade barriers between provinces in support of Canadian businesses; AND FURTHERMORE that the CAO be directed to prepare a report detailing a temporary purchasing policy that integrates and addresses these concerns; AND FURTHERMORE that this resolution be forwarded to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association, Ontario Good Roads Association, Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and all Ontario municipalities. Carried Mayor Rochefort CERTIFIED to be a true copy of Resolution No. 2025-76 passed by the Council of the Municipality of East Ferris on the 11th day of March, 2025. Kari Hanselman, Dipl. M.A. Clerk Page 7 Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8 P.O. Box 100, Bradford, Ontario, L3Z 2A7 Telephone: 905-775-5366 Fax: 905-775-0153 www.townofbwg.com March 12, 2025 VIA EMAIL The Hon. Doug Ford Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 premier@ontario.ca Dear Premier Ford Re: Motion to Request Landlord Tenant Reforms At its Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council approved the following resolution: Resolution 2025-79 Moved: Councillor Giordano Seconded: Councillor Dykie WHEREAS Ontario has expanded the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) framework to address the housing supply crisis, which includes the need to balance the interests of both tenants and small-scale landlords; WHEREAS small-scale landlords may face financial strain when tenants withhold rent in bad faith, and delayed dispute resolution systems can result in undue hardship for landlords, while also affecting tenants’ security and well-being; WHEREAS it is crucial to support the development of legal ADUs and secondary rentals while ensuring tenants’ rights are respected and upheld; WHEREAS proposed reforms could include: • Accelerating dispute resolution for ADUs and secondary rentals at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) within 30 days, ensuring fairness for both tenants and landlords • Introducing mediation services to resolve disputes quickly and amicably, reducing reliance on lengthy hearings • Providing both landlords and tenants with enhanced tools for clear communication, such as standardized rental agreements and better screening practices Page 8 www.townofbwg.com Page 2 of 2 • Strengthening protections for tenants against unfair eviction while enforcing stricter penalties for tenants withholding rent in bad faith • Ensuring law enforcement access to properties only under appropriate circumstances, respecting tenants’ rights while supporting landlords in the resolution of unpaid rent issues • Establishing a hardship relief fund for landlords impacted by unpaid rent, while ensuring tenants are also supported in cases of financial distress • Offering free or low-cost legal assistance to both landlords and tenants to navigate disputes fairly. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council requests the provincial government to look at ways to implement these balanced reforms that protect both small-scale landlords and tenants, ensuring fairness in the rental market; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, our local Member of Provincial Parliament, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Attorney General, and all Ontario municipalities to support the creation of balanced protections for both landlords and tenants CARRIED. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Regards, Tara Reynolds Clerk, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (905) 775-5366 Ext 1104 treynolds@townofbwg.com CC: President of Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Robin Jones - resolutions@amo.on.ca Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing- minister.mah@ontario.ca Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General - attorneygeneral@ontario.ca All Ontario Municipalities Page 9 Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) Board of Management Meeting Minutes Tuesday February 11, 2025; 6:30pm Virtual Meeting 1. Attendance The Chair read the statement on meeting etiquette. In Attendance: Ron Hooper, Chair Laura Holmes, Secretary Gerri Lucas, Treasurer Lloyd Rang, Council Representative (departed 7:28pm) Cathy Holmes, Director Edgar Lucas, Director Laura Knox, MOC Ec Dev representative Regrets: Erin Kemp, Director Bonnie Wrightman, CBOT representative Delegations Present: Amber Ross, owner Pink Lemon 2. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order. 3. Land Acknowledgement The Chair read the land acknowledgement statement. 4. Presentation by Delegations Amber Ross is the owner of Pink Lemon. Has some concerns about the new proposed garbage receptacles for downtown. Would like to know how new advertisement garbage receptacles fit into the landscape of a historic downtown? Will consideration be given to the design? Will there be a consultation process on the location of the new receptacles, including types of ads in front of related businesses? As far as Councillor Rang understands, staff has been given direction to solve the excess litter problem in the downtown and no decisions have been made on the receptacles. The Chair has previously spoken with the Director of Public Works and raised some similar concerns about advertising and locations. Councillor Rang will bring an update next meeting. 5. Updates from Community Partners (a) Economic Development L. Knox reported that the Clarington Vendor Directory has launched and there has been great uptake with the downtown businesses. Sidewalk Patio Program applications will launch in March. The program will remain the same as 2024. A new business is opening in the vacant Carwin Tax. It is a retail space called Page 10 Historic Downtown Bowmanville 2 FEBRUARY 2025 Business Centre (BIA) Grounded but will also offer rental office space for mental health professionals. Combined with CBOT, Invest Clarington is offering Partnering for Safety in Council Chambers on March 4th, 5-7pm with DRPS, Fire Services. Free to attend. Offer to coordinate an update from Planning. 6. Adoption of Minutes Moved by C. Holmes, seconded by L. Rang THAT the minutes of the meeting of January 14, 2025 be approved as circulated. CARRIED 7. Business Arising from Previous Minutes (a) Feasibility of Historic Designation Councillor Rang reports that in the Secondary Plan there is a clause to investigate historic designation. Secondary Plan was passed by Council recently. Consultation process will begin soon and expects that staff will reach out to BIA when research begins. The Chair has shared some information from OBIAA with staff related to historic designations. (b) Tree at BMO E. Lucas spoke with the Manager at BMO and started the process on being put in contact with the property owner. The Municipality provided a mailing address for the property owner and a letter has been sent asking the owner to reach out to the BIA. The Chair will contact the arborist and report back next meeting. 8. Consent Items - Correspondence Correspondence was received from i. Communications Department regarding Invitation to Mayors Levee ii. Planning Department regarding Public Notice re: 500 Mearns Ave iii. Planning Department regarding Public Notice re: 3071 Bowmanville Ave iv. Communications Department regarding New Parking Meter Announcement v. Planning Department regarding Bowmanville East Secondary Plan staff changes update Moved by G. Lucas, seconded by L. Holmes THAT the correspondence be received for information. THAT items 8.i and 8.iv. were time sensitive and have already been distributed to members. CARRIED 9. Consent Items – Discussion none 10. Treasurer’s Report Page 11 Historic Downtown Bowmanville 3 FEBRUARY 2025 Business Centre (BIA) The Treasurer presented the following: i. The proposed budget was shared on screen (see addendum A). 2025 levy equals $184 821.00 ii. The audit has started Moved by L. Rang, seconded by E. Lucas THAT the Treasurer’s Report be adopted as presented and the proposed budget be approved. CARRIED 11. Directors’ Reports (a) Council Liaison – L. Rang reported that Council has passed the Secondary Plan. During committee meeting, he spoke regarding supporting local especially in relation to the potential tariffs. Staff are investigating whether there is policy in place on sourcing Canadian-made. (b) Events – C. Holmes reported that Clarington’s Manager of Community Development and Events has asked for an opinion from the BIA on a request from the Bowmanville Farmers Market to relocate to the downtown core. Immediate concerns raised include impact on parking, optics of having a non-BIA event hosted downtown, competition for downtown business, vendors with similar products as downtown shops, market organizer as a marketing company, organizer accepting sponsorships. A question was raised about why there is a request to relocate as Rickard appears to be a very good location for this. Orono and Newcastle qualify as a Farmers Market and are members of the association. The Bowmanville Market does not qualify as a Farmers Market and cannot be a member of the association. It is a for-profit market and offers booth space to a variety of vendors. It is not mainly produce (nor run by farmers) and allows vendors with non-handmade products and others like real estate agents to participate. It also collects sponsorship funds. The BIA goes to great lengths to protect the downtown businesses and does not permit sponsorship or outside business participation in the events hosted downtown. Having a non-BIA event downtown would create confusion and direct competition for the downtown businesses. The BIA does not support the moving of this market to downtown. A response will be sent to the Manager. The construction at Clarington Fields may impact shuttle parking for events. Reports that Ribfest has been cancelled. (c) Membership Relations – G. Lucas reported that KeepFit HQ had their grand opening and flowers will be sent. Revel Rose expanded into the location next door. Hooper’s Trophy Centre is under new ownership. (d) Streetscape – E. Lucas reported that he spoke with the vendor about the lights on the tree. The vendor was aware of all the social media comments and expressed how difficult the tree is to decorate. The vendor also shared feedback heard in the crowds about the ceremony including desire for the length to be shortened and to eliminate all political speakers. Summer flower vendor and watering contractor are booked. Will inspect winter banners and stars when they are removed. Page 12 Historic Downtown Bowmanville 4 FEBRUARY 2025 Business Centre (BIA) The Chair expressed concerns about the snowbanks and given the expected storms this week will reach out to Public Works about a removal plan. (e) Communications – L. Holmes reported that relevant communications have been shared. New businesses and changes to contacts have been added to correspondence list. A notice regarding the error on parking meter programming was circulated to members. The meters will be corrected to read enforcement hours MON- FRI. (f) Website & Social Media – L. Holmes reported that the issue with the payment processor has finally been resolved. The web company is doing an update and then the applications for Maplefest will be posted. The directory has been updated with the new businesses. There was significant social media activity/comments related to the new parking meters installed downtown. 12. New Business None. 13. Date of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Board of Management is scheduled to be held on Tuesday March 11, 2025 commencing at 6:30pm, virtually. 14. Adjournment Moved by G. Lucas, seconded by C. Holmes THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 7:39pm. Page 13 Historic Downtown Bowmanville 5 FEBRUARY 2025 Business Centre (BIA) ADDENDUM A Proposed 2025 Budget PROPOSED 2025 Administration 43,150.00$ Events 95,000.00$ Marketing 39,000.00$ Streetscape 46,950.00$ Capital Works 29,850.00$ Contingency Fund 5,000.00$ Website 8,453.00$ Office Expenses/Utilities/Rent 11,400.00$ Total Budget 278,803.00$ less variable (vendor fees)68,957.00-$ less budget surplus 25,025.00-$ NET TOTAL = levy 184,821.00$ Page 14 PO BOX 365, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3L1 February 18, 2025 delivered via email RE: sidewalk snow removal Mayor, Members of Council, and staff at Public Works, On behalf of its members, the Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) would like to express our sincerest appreciation for continued operation of the sidewalk snow removal apparatus in the downtown core. With the significant back-to-back storm systems that have impacted our region in the past few weeks the sidewalk plows have been an indispensable asset for the downtown. While our business and property owners do their best to clear snow promptly, the assistance of the plows has not gone unnoticed. Clearing of the sidewalks and intersections has improved pedestrian access and safety and has made visiting the businesses downtown easier. Please share our gratitude with the dedicated workers of the Public Works Department. With sincere appreciation, The Executive Board of the Historic Downtown Bowmanville BIA Page 15