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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-18 Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date:July 18, 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 Notice of Construction - Taunton Road Reconstruction - July 16, 2025 3 1.2 Regional Highway 2 Road Resurfacing - July 16, 2025 5 2.Durham Municipalities Correspondence 3.Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1 Town of Orangeville - Elect Respect Pledge - July 14, 2025 7 3.2 Municipality of the Village of Burk's Falls - Battery Energy Storage Systems - July 15, 2025 9 3.3 Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan - Bill C-2, Section 77.5 (1) Amendment 11 4.Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 4.1 Ontario Human Rights Commission - Combatting Anti-Indigenous Discrimination and Harassment in Retail Settings - July 17, 2025 13 5.Miscellaneous Correspondence 5.1 Marri Bold - Establishing a "No Whistle Zone" in Newcastle - July 17, 2025 16 July 18, 2025 Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) Page 2 Notice of Construction Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) Road Reconstruction, Municipality of Clarington Works Department July 16, 2025 Public Notice 2 The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin construction for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) from 300 metres east of T ownline Road to Enfield Road (Regional Road 34) in the Municipality of Clarington. The work generally consists of roadway reconstruction, culvert replacements and street lighting at Taunton Road and Fices Road, and at Taunton Road and Langmaid Road. Construction Schedule The Region’s contractor, Mianco Group Inc., is scheduled to begin mobilizing the week of July 28 and anticipates completing the work by December 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. Lane Restrictions and Road Closures Taunton Road will be reduced to one lane only with traffic control dur ing daytime working hours. Lane restrictions and traffic delays should be anticipated. Access to residential driveways and business entrances will be maintained whenever possible. Notification will be given to residents if vehicles need to be moved out of the driveway. As the work progresses there will be a full road closure of Taunton Road from Langmaid Road to Enfield Road for an approximate five-week duration. Further advanced notice will be provided prior to the closure. 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. Businesses Businesses will remain open for the duration of construction. The Region r ecognizes there may be potential impacts during the work. Durham Region offers an overview of what businesses can expect during construction, and some tips on how to minimize inconvenience on your business, at durham.ca/OpenForBusiness. Further information and future updates be posted on www.durham.ca/TauntonRoadTownlineToEnfield. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following staff members from the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Sam Pelcowitz Project Supervisor 365-662-2392 sam.pelcowitz@durham.ca Marshall Duhig Project Inspector 905-261-7707 marshall.duhig@durham.ca Page 3 Works Department July 16, 2025 Public Notice 2 If this information is required in an accessible format, please dial 311 (within Regional limits) or 1-800-372-1102. Follow us on social media @RegionOfDurham The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby Ont. L1N 6A3 Telephone: 311 or 1-800-372-1102 durham.ca/TauntonRoadTownlineToEnfield Page 4 Road Resurfacing Regional Highway 2, Municipality of Clarington Works Department July 16, 2025 Public Notice The Regional Municipality of Durham will be paving Regional Highway 2, from west of Ovens Road to 30 metres west of Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) and from 120 metres east of Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) to east of East Townline Road, in the Municipality of Clarington. Work will include a paving technique known as hot in place recycling, which consists of removing, rejuvenating, and replacing the road’s existing asphalt. Paved shoulders and new pavement markings will also be included in the work. Construction Schedule The Region’s contractor, Road Resurface Recycling Ltd., will start work on July 17 and is expected to complete the work in September 2025. Please note that unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. Lane Restrictions Daily lane restrictions will be required for the duration of the project to complete the work in a safe and efficient manner. Drivers sh ould expect delays within the construction limits during the project. Municipal construction projects include the use of equipment which may cause noticeable noise and vibration for nearby residents. The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Drivers are asked to exercise additional caution for pedestrian, cyclist, and construction worker safety. The dates shown are tentative and may change based on the contractor’s schedule. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the following staff members listed below from The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Warren Geer, C.Tech. Doug Scott Project Manager Project Inspector 905-668-7711 ext. 3442 905-434-0442 Warren.Geer@durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 311, extension 2211. Follow the Region on social media @RegionOfDurham Page 5 Public Notice Highway 2 Resurfacing SITE LOCATION 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/WorksProjects Page 6 Council Resolution Council Meeting Date: July 14, 2025 Letter of Support for H.E.R. Elect Respect Campaign Council Resolution: 2025-140 Moved: Mayor Post Seconded: Councillor Andrews WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and called on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; AND WHEREAS H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called Elect Respect to promote the importance of healthy democracy and safe, inclusive, respectful work environments for all elected officials that encourages individuals to participate in the political process; AND WHEREAS on June 5, 2025, the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians launched a non-partisan “Parliamentary Civility Pledge” to encourage all parliamentarians to commit to end workplace harassment and increase civility on Parliament Hill, modelled after the pledge developed in Halton by representatives of H.E.R. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Orangeville Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: Page 7 Council Resolution Page 2 • Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online, • Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, • Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, • Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, • Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and • Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct. AND THAT Orangeville Council calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario, relevant MPs and MPPs, Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Result: Carried Unanimously Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 From:Liz Ross To:info@fcm.ca; "amo@amo.on.ca"; emma-lee.harrisonhill@parl.gc.ca; Bethlenfalvy, Peter; info@occ.ca; info@fnigc.ca Subject:Resolution Re: Bill C-2, Section 77.5(1) Date:Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:39:59 AM Attachments:image001.jpg You don't often get email from deputy-clerk@osmtownship.ca. Learn why this is important EXTERNAL Good morning, At their regular Council meeting held on July 14, 2025, the Council for the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan passed the following resolution: R191-2025 Moved by Councillor Terry Holmes Seconded by Councillor Mark Allen WHEREAS Bill C-2 proposes to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act by adding section 77.5 (1), making it a criminal offense for any business, profession, or charitable entity to accept cash payments, donations, or deposits of $10,000 or more in a single transaction or related transactions, regardless of their lawful nature; WHEREAS this blanket ban criminalizes legitimate business transactions using legal tender, punishing businesses and law-abiding citizens solely for choosing to use cash, a fundamental right in Canada; WHEREAS small businesses, charities, and individuals in Otonabee-South Monaghan and across Canada, including farmers, car dealers, and community organizations, rely on cash for lawful high-value transactions, and this restriction will impose unnecessary hardship, stifle economic activity, and deter charitable giving; WHEREAS the $10,000 threshold is arbitrarily low, capturing routine legal transactions while creating compliance burdens that disproportionately harm small businesses, rural communities, and those without digital banking access; WHEREAS municipalities must stand up for the economic freedom and financial inclusion of their residents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Otonabee-South Monaghan: • Condemns Bill C-2, section 77.5, as an unacceptable overreach that criminalizes lawful Page 11 cash transactions and undermines the use of Canadians’ right to use legal tender; • Demands the federal government to withdraw this amendment and engage in meaningful consultation with municipalities, businesses, and charities to develop targeted anti-crime policies that do not penalize legitimate cash transactions; • Instructs the Municipal Clerk to send this resolution to all Canadian municipalities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Ontario Municipal Association, the Minister of Finance, Emma Harrison, our local MP, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and First Nations, calling for unified opposition; • Urges other municipalities to pass similar resolutions to protect the rights of their residents and businesses CARRIED. Sincerely, Liz Ross, Deputy Clerk Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Tel: 705-295-6852 ext. 214| Fax: 705-295-6405 | Email: deputy-clerk@osmtownship.ca 20 Third Street, PO Box 70, Keene, ON K0L 2G0 This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or use of this information by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized and may be illegal. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance. Please consider the environment before printing this email. Page 12 July 17, 2025 Combatting anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment in retail settings TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), and the Indigenous Human Rights Program (a partnership between Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)) released a guide and two fact sheets, to address anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment in retail. These resources provide practical human rights information to retailers and Indigenous people (shoppers or retail staff members) on recognizing, preventing, and remedying anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment in retail settings. Indigenous people often experience racism and consumer racial profiling in different retail settings (for example, in department stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, malls, shopping centres, independent stores). The guide and fact sheets explore experiences, which may amount to racial discrimination or harassment or both and can violate Ontario’s Human Rights Code (the Code). “The Code requires retailers to ensure a safe, non-discriminatory environment for people to shop, buy products, or receive personal services. The OHRC is aware that Indigenous shoppers often face racial profiling, being labeled as ‘suspicious’ or potential shoplifters based on racist stereotypes. Frequently, they experience verbal and physical mistreatment, and receive lower-quality service once identified as Indigenous, particularly when First Nations customers show their Status cards. The guidance tool released today is intended for duty-holders and rights-holders. Its aim is to clarify their responsibilities and help them maintain safe retail spaces for Indigenous people and a safe and welcoming shopping environments everyone,” said Patricia DeGuire, Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The guide and fact sheets offer comprehensive information about the protections provided by the Code, how Indigenous people experience discrimination and harassment in retail settings, and suggested practices to help prevent and address discriminatory actions. “PBSC is grateful for the OHRC’s longstanding partnership with the Indigenous Human Rights Program, including our collaboration on high-quality educational resources addressing discrimination against Indigenous people in retail settings,” said Jason Goodman, Former Director, Family Justice, Pro Bono Students Canada. “These resources will be a valuable support within the program's Human Rights Clinics and, more broadly, raise awareness and empower Page 13 action against these too-common injustices across the province.” The two fact sheets summarize key information from the guide to help rights-holders (Indigenous consumers) on one hand, and duty- holders (retailers) on the other, understand: 1. What anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment may look like in retail settings. 2. What to do if someone witnesses or experiences anti- Indigenous discrimination and harassment. 3. What to do to prevent discrimination in violation of the Code. “It is unfortunate that anti-Indigenous racism continues to be a common experience for many in our community,” said Sean Longboat, Co-Executive Director, OFIFC. “It is hoped that by building awareness about anti-Indigenous racism – what it is, how to prevent it, what to do if you see or experience it – that we will create a safer, more equitable society for Indigenous people to live and thrive.” Our organizations will continue to promote this guide and fact sheets to help prevent anti-Indigenous discrimination in retail settings, so we can create a more inclusive Ontario. Quick Facts A guide and two fact sheets have been jointly released by the OHRC, PBSC, and OFIFC to address anti-Indigenous discrimination in retail settings. The OHRC collaborated with OFIFC, University of Toronto Indigenous law students and staff from PBSC on the development of these resources. Retail settings include, department stores, grocery stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, malls, shopping centres, and independent stores. Neither the guide nor the fact sheets should be considered legal advice. Guide Identifying and addressing anti-Indigenous discrimination in retail settings Fact Sheets Page 14 Recognizing anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment in retail settings Preventing anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment in retail settings – 30 – Media contacts: Ontario Human Rights Commission: Nick Lombardi Senior Strategic Communications Advisor Email: nick.lombardi@ohrc.on.ca Pro Bono Students Canada: Stephanie Giannandrea Acting Director, Family Justice Email: stephanie.giannandrea@probonostudents.ca Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres: Andrew St. Germain Communications & Community Relations Email: media@ofific.org Page 15 Page 16 community, or advise on the appropriate steps to begin a review in partnership with the municipality and rail operator. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I would appreciate any guidance or support you can provide in helping Newcastle residents achieve a quieter and more peaceful environment. Warm regards, Marri Bold Page 17