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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-27ClafiflgtOll Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date: March 27, 2026 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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March 27, 2026 Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) Pages 1 2 3 4 5 Region of Durham Correspondence 1.1 Smart Mobility Durham 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Workplan - March 4 25, 2026 1.2 Approval of 2026 to 2030 meeting schedule and the First Meeting of 17 Regional Council following the 2026 Municipal Elections - March 25, 2026 1.3 Motion Regarding Request for a Comprehensive Review of the 22 Provincial —Municipal Fiscal Framework - March 25, 2026 Durham Municipalities Correspondence Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1 Town of Saugeen Shores - Architectural Conservancy of Ontario 26 Proposal to include $10M per year in the 2026 provincial budget for Heritage Helping Housing grant funding - March 23, 2026 3.2 City of Sarnia - Strengthening Municipal Accountability and Public Trust 28 (Bill 9) - March 25, 2026 3.3 Town of Lincoln - Request to Extend the Deadline for Notices of Intention 30 to Designate Listed Heritage Properties - March 25, 2026 3.4 Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands - Tar and Chip - March 33 26, 2026 Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 4.1 Ontario Honours And Awards (MCM) - 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year - 34 March 20, 2026 4.2 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board - Trustee Determination and 36 Distribution Model - March 27, 2026 Miscellaneous Correspondence 5.1 Jim McEwen - Correspondence regarding the Clarington Operations 42 Depot, Emergency and Fire Services Training Facility - March 25, 2026 Page 2 March 27, 2026 Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) 5.2 CN Right -Of -Way Vegetation Management - March 26, 2026 44 Page 3 The Regional Sent Via Email March 25, 2026 Ron Lalonde, Chair Durham Active Transportation Committee c/o Region of Durham Community Growth Division 605 Rossland Road East, Level 4 Whitby, ON L1N6A3 6A3 Dear R. Lalonde Municipality of RE: Smart Mobility Durham 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Durham Workplan (2026 -CG -8), Our File: D00 Corporate Services Department — Legislative Services Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on March 25, Division 2026, adopted the following recommendations of the Community Growth & Economic Development Committee: 605 Rossland Rd. E. Level 1 A) That Report #2026 -CG -8 of the Commissioner of Community PO Box 623 Growth and Economic Development, including the Smart Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 Canada Mobility Durham's 2025 Annual Report as outlined in Attachment 1, be received; 905-668-7711 1-800-372-1102 B) That Smart Mobility Durham's 2026 Workplan be approved, as durham.ca outlined in Attachment 2 to Report #2026 -CG -8; and Alexander Harras M.P.A. C) That a copy of Report #2026 -CG -8 be forwarded to the Durham Director of Active Transportation Committee and the Area Municipalities. Legislative Services & Regional Clerk Please find enclosed a copy of Report #2026 -CG -8 for your information. Alexander Harras, M.P.A. Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk AH/tf If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact Legislative Services at clerks@durham.ca or at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2097. Page 4 c: J. Grossi, Clerk, Town of Ajax F. Lamanna, Clerk, Township of Brock J. Gallagher, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington M. Medeiros, Clerk, City of Oshawa S. Cassel, Clerk, City of Pickering B. Labelle, Clerk, Township of Scugog D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge C. Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby S. Austin, Commissioner of Community Growth and Economic Development Page 5 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564 The Regional Municipality of Durham Report DURHAM REGION To: Community Growth and Economic Development Committee From: Commissioner of Community Growth and Economic Development Report: #2026 -CG -8 Date: March 3. 2026 Subject: Smart Mobility Durham 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Workplan Recommendation: That the Community Growth and Economic Development Committee recommends to Regional Council: A) Commissioner's Report #2026 -CG -8, including the Smart Mobility Durham's 2025 Annual Report as outlined in Attachment 1, be received; B) Smart Mobility Durham's 2026 Workplan be approved, as outlined in Attachment 2 to this report; and C) A copy of this Report be forwarded to the Durham Active Transportation Committee and the Area Municipalities. Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of Smart Mobility Durham's activities for 2025 and to present the 2026 workplan. 2. Background 2.1 Smart Mobility Durham is comprised of the following three Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs, coordinated by the Region's Community Growth Division, Transportation Planning section: Page 6 Report #2026 -CG -8 Page 2 of 4 a. Smart Commute Durham conducts annual campaigns, hosts events, provides resources, online tools, and action planning support to 29 of Durham Region's largest employers to promote the use of active and sustainable transportation options when commuting. b. Active and Sustainable School Travel engages local and Regional stakeholders across Durham Region to identify ways to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in school zones, and encourages students to walk, cycle and take the bus. The program hosts annual events and campaigns focused on promoting sustainable transportation options to students and school staff. c. Cycle Durham promotes broad public awareness of cycling options and promotes cycling related events and initiatives happening throughout Durham Region. 2.2 By making it easier and more attractive for travellers to use active and sustainable modes of transportation, these TDM programs support progress towards the Region's Transportation Master Plan non -auto mode share target of 35 per cent by 2031. Increasing non -auto mode share benefits the community by: a. Unlocking additional value from existing transportation by using it more efficiently. b. Easing vehicle congestion. c. Encouraging healthy lifestyles and reducing healthcare costs. d. Improving air quality. e. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Previous Report and Decisions 3.1 On March 4, 2025, the Smart Mobility Durham Annual Report for 2024 and Workplan for 2025 was presented and approved by the Community Growth and Economic Development Committee (Report #2025 -CG -4). 4. 2025 Annual Report 4.1 Smart Mobility Durham's 2025 activities are summarized in the Smart Mobility Durham 2025 Snapshot (see Attachment #1). 5. 2026 Workplan 5.1 The following summarizes the key Smart Mobility Durham initiatives planned for 2026 (see Attachment #2): Page 7 Report #2026 -CG -8 Page 3 of 4 a. Encouraging participation in the Region's workplace commuting and school travel programs through tailored outreach in partnership with the Corporate Communications Office, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division, Economic Development Division, Works Department, Durham Region Transit and area municipalities to reach and engage diverse audiences. b. Updating, monitoring, and evaluating methods to respond to the changing needs of members; including enhanced data collection and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) for member organizations that are keen to measure their environmental footprint from employee commuting and school travel. c. Promoting cycling -related promotional programs such as Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and supporting other cycling events in the Region. d. Increasing travel and road safety awareness at elementary schools as part of the Durham Active and Sustainable School Travel Program. e. Update, engage, and support agencies across the Region by assessing travel behaviours and providing targeted resources to encourage sustainable transportation options, ultimately reducing traffic congestion. 6. Relationship to Strategic Plan 6.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic directions and pathways in Durham Region's 2025-2035 Strategic Plan: a. Connected and Vibrant Communities: • C4. Improve road safety, including the expansion and connection of active transportation networks to enhance the range of safe mobility options b. Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action: • E2. Collaborate with partners on the low -carbon transition to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions across Durham Region. c. Strong Relationships: • S3. Collaborate across local area municipalities, with agencies, non- profits, and community partners to deliver co-ordinated and efficient services. Page 8 Report #2026 -CG -8 7. Conclusion 4 of 4 7.1 Smart Mobility Durham's programs are an important component of the Region's efforts to achieve the goals and objectives of the Durham Transportation Master Plan. Together, these TDM programs represent leadership and commitment to promoting the use of sustainable transportation options that enhance quality of life and support transition to a low -carbon, climate -resilient region. 7.2 For additional information, contact: Chris Leitch, Manager of Transportation Planning, at Chris. Leitch(ddurham.ca. 8. Attachments Attachment #1: Smart Mobility Durham — 2025 Snapshot Attachment #2: Smart Mobility Durham — 2026 Workplan Respectfully submitted, Original signed by Sandra Austin Commissioner of Community Growth and Economic Development Recommended for Presentation to Committee Original signed by Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair Chief Administrative Officer Page 9 Attachment 1 to Report #2026 -CG -8 Smart Mobility Dur Snapshot z1 Community Growth and Economic ____ Development Department ;1'4i(] Transportation Planning Page 10 Smart Mobility Durham What is TDM? Smart Mobility Durham serves as an umbrella term for the Region's three Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs that employ TDM strategies and initiatives to help reduce the number of single -occupancy trips throughout Durham Region. The goal is to encourage active and sustainable modes of transportation such as walking, cycling, and transit: • Cycle Durham • Active and Sustainable School Travel Program • Smart Commute Durham Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the application of strategies and principles that help increase efficiency of transportation systems. This is often achieved by reducing travel demand by alleviating congestion and redistributing travel behaviour across other modes of transportation. TDM encompasses a wide range of strategies, including but not limited to promoting public transit, carpooling and ridesharing, flexible work options, infrastructure improvements and more. Smart Mobility Durham Programs Cycle Durham leads community -focused campaigns and events, including Bike Month, to inspire residents and visitors to cycle and embrace active transportation. Reduce unnecessary vehicle trips JRe-route trips to less congested roads Re -time trips to avoid peak demand periods Re -mode trips using alternatives �p�► to single -occupancy vehicles Active and Sustainable School Travel Smart Commute (ASST) Program Durham The Active and Sustainable School Travel (ASST) Program works with partners across Durham to make school zones safer and inspire more students to walk, cycle, or take the bus. Smart Commute Durham is a program that helps individuals and agencies travel efficiently and sustainably by reducing single -occupancy vehicle trips. 2025 Snapshot Cycle Durnam Cycle Durham works closely with Smart Commute Durham and the ASST Program to encourage residents to bike more often by supporting safe cycling routes, skills, and connections across the Region. This program promotes cycling as a healthy, sustainable, and fun way to travel while helping people feel confident riding in their communities. Below are highlights from the programs and campaigns delivered throughout 2025. Bike Month 2025 Bike to Work Day June 2025 • 200+ staff attended at Regional HQ. • 21 employees biked into work. • Attendees participated in activities with vendors, bike tune-ups, and DRT bus bike -rack demos on - site. A.■E- St Municipal Bike Month Events • Promoted Ajax Trailfest, Oshawa Pedal Into June, and Whitby Bike Repair Clinics. Bike Pledge & Bike Bingo Contests 25 residents pledged to cycle throughout June or entered the Bingo contest. Smart Commute Trip Logging Contest • Eight participants logged 84 bike trips in June. One -Metre Cycling Safety Campaign (July 14— Sept 7) Region -wide awareness campaign reminding drivers to leave one metre when passing cyclists. 18 ads placed on transit shelters, buses, and roadside signs. New web page launched to support cyclist and driver safety. 2025 Snapshot Active ana sustainaaie School Travel Program The Active and Sustainable School Travel (ASST) program works across Durham Region to understand student travel patterns and promote active, sustainable __ ways for elementary students to get to and from school. Below are highlights and ' ' photos from the 2025 programs and campaigns. Walk & Roll to School Contest Key Highlights • Open to all DDSB and DCDSB schools. • Encouraged students to walk, bike, or roll to school for three weeks. • Four schools submitted weekly bicycle -rack photos. • 68 bicycles counted over the three weeks across participating schools. • Top schools awarded two bikes based on student raffles. Walk ROIL to School Week How does it work? School staff will snap a photo after the morning bell of the bike/scooter parking area every Thursday from June 5 —June 19, 2025. The school with the most bikes consistently will be entered to win a bike to raffle off at a future school event. This photo should be emailed to: activetransportationodurham.ca by a school administrator to qualify for the bike rize. ASST - School Travel Plan Program A core component of the ASST program is the preparation of School Travel Plans which invites several elementary schools within Durham Region to participate annually in a review of the barriers and opportunities to active and sustainable school travel creating an action plan for the school community. The School Travel Planning process involves local and regional stakeholders to engage in data collection activities such as a family survey completed by the parents/guardians of the recruited schools, traffic observation of the morning drop-off, and a neighbourhood walkabout around the school community. ___ 2025 School Travel Plan Highlights • Four schools participated in 2025. • Identified action items included: o Evaluating parking lots for a second exit. o Adjusting intersection signal timing. o Installing additional bike racks. o Completing sidewalk repairs. • All participating schools received a new scooter rack. Page 13 202.9 Snapshot Smart (.ommuie uurnam Smart Commute Durham supports efficient, sustainable travel by reducing single -occupancy vehicle trips. Commuters log their daily travel to help the Region better understand commuting patterns. The program promotes carpooling, cycling, public transit, walking, and other sustainable modes through annual campaigns and events, with key highlights summarized below. 2025 Event Highlights Ontario Tech University Bike Day • 10 riders Safran Landing Systems Health and Safety Event • 100 riders Waterfront Trail Pop -ups, Town of Ajax • -120 riders Waterfront Trail Pop-up Durham Region Cycling Coalition • -50 riders Pickering Sustainable Home Expo • -200 attendees • Sustainability initiatives showcased • Promoted Cycle Durham + Smart Commute • Popular swag: bike bells, lights, safe cycling guides 2025 Smart Commute Campaigns Winter Commute Month - February 2025 • Participants tracked eco-friendly trips through the Smart Commute app. • Featured four themed webinars on winter cycling, carpooling, and mobility research. Bike Month - June 2025 • Participants successfully logged 84 bike trips in the month of June. • Worked with area municipalities to support their Bike Month Events. • Successfully hosted Bike to Work Day. Smart Commute Month - September 2025 • 150+ survey participants. • Five prize winners. • Three well -attended webinars on winter commuting, micromobility, and midday movement. Climate Forum • -200 attendees • Hosted at Regional Headquarters • Engaged community partners on climate action • Promoted safe cycling + provided cycling swag across 30 Canadian municipalities TDM Collaboration Forum Discussed approaches to Transportation Demand Management across Canada Key themes: planning, engineering, communication, outreach 2025 Smart Mobility Achievements 29 Smart 150+ Smart 84 bike Commute Commute trips Employer Survey logged for Members participants Bike Month 200+ staff 2,300 attended students Bike to impacted by Work Day the ASST Program Four schools 80+ trips Region -wide implementing logged in "One -Metre" Smart School Travel cycling safety Plans Commute campaign Month Page 14 Attachment 2 to Report #2026 -CG -8 Smart Mobility Durham 2026 Workplan Scope of Activities The following list of activities and initiatives will act as a guideline for Smart Mobility Durham programs throughout 2026. These activities and initiatives align with Durham Region's 2025-2035 Strategic Plan to help encourage and promote sustainable travel choices and actions. They also support Direction #5 of the 2017 Durham Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to promote sustainable travel choices and actions; goals of the TMP identified in sections 7.4; and actions 70, 71, 74, 75 and 76 related to Smart Mobility Durham programs. A. Smart Commute Campaigns and Initiatives: 1. Winter Commute Month (February 2026). 2. Bike Month and Bike to Work Day (June 2026). 3. Smart Commute Month & Annual Survey (September 2026). 4. Public engagement and promotion of Smart Commute Durham (ongoing). 5. Smart commute annual meetings (ongoing). 6. Update Smart Commute member list (ongoing). 7. Created postcards and materials to advertise Smart Commute at the various events (ongoing). B. Active and Sustainable School Travel Initiatives: 1. School Travel Planning — Implementing and follow up of proposed action items from existing plans (January to December). 2. School Travel Planning — New elementary school year cohort and developing new plans (January to December). 3. Walk and Roll to School — Bike Month Campaign — Campaign to encourage elementary students to use active methods on their commute to school (June). C. Cycle Durham Initiatives: 1. Bike Month (June). 2. Ride for the `Ridge charity ride in support of the four Foundations of Lakeridge Health (May). 3. Public engagement safety campaigns (ongoing). Page 15 4. Communications Campaigns (ongoing). 5. Interactive Active Transportation map viewer (ongoing). 6. Cycling Signage and Wayfinding Strategy (ongoing). 7. Bicycle Parking Guidelines (March). 8. One Metre Cycling Safety Campaign (June to September). Page 16 Sent Via Email March 25, 2026 June Gallagher Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 The Regional Municipality of Dear J. Gallagher: Durham Corporate Services Department — RE: Approval of 2026 to 2030 meeting schedule and the First Legislative Services Meeting of Regional Council following the 2026 Municipal Division Elections (2026-A-7), Our File: A00 605 Rossland Rd. E. Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on March 25, 2026, Level 1 adopted the following recommendations of the Finance & Administration PO Box 623 Committee: Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 Canada A) That the Regional Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law to provide 905-668-7711 for the First Meeting of Regional Council to be held on 1-800-372-1102 Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters Building, Whitby; durham.ca B) That the monthly Regional Council and Standing Committee Alexander Harras meeting schedule outlined in Section 5.1 of Report #2026-A-7 of M.P.A. the Commissioner of Corporate Services be adopted for the 2026 Director of to 2030 term of Council; and Legislative Services & Regional Clerk C) That a copy of Report #2026-A-7 be forwarded to the Clerks of the Area Municipalities for their information. Please find enclosed a copy of Report #2026-A-7 for your information. Alexander Harras Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk AH/nb Attachment c: B. Goodwin, Commissioner of Corporate Services If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact Legislative Services at clerks@durham.ca or at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2097. Page 17 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2126 The Regional Municipality of Durham Report DURHAM REGION To: Finance and Administration Committee From: Commissioner of Corporate Services Report: #2026-A-7 Date: March 10. 2026 Subject: Approval of 2026 to 2030 meeting schedule and the First Meeting of Regional Council followina the 2026 Municipal Elections Recommendation: That the Finance and Administration Committee recommends to Regional Council: A) That the Regional Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law to provide for the First Meeting of Regional Council to be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters Building, Whitby; B) That the monthly Regional Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule outlined in Section 5.1 of this report be adopted for the 2026 to 2030 term of Council; and C) That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Clerks of the Area Municipalities for their information. Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to recommend a date for the First Meeting of Regional Council following the municipal elections on October 26, 2026, and to establish a regular meeting schedule for Regional Council and Standing Committees for the next four-year term of Council. 2. Background 2.1 The next four-year term of Council will begin on November 15, 2026, and end on November 14, 2030, in accordance with the Municipal Act. Page 18 Report #2026-A-7 Page 2 of 4 2.2 In order to proceed with planning for the next term of Council, it is necessary to establish a date for the First Meeting of Regional Council following the municipal elections on October 26, 2026, and to establish a meeting schedule for the next term of Council. 2.3 Regional Council's meeting schedule is used to set advisory committee meeting schedules and is reviewed by the area municipalities and other agencies when establishing their meeting schedules. 3. Previous Reports and Decisions 3.1 Report #2022 -INFO -40: 2022 to 2026 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule. 3.2 Report #2022-A-3: First Meeting of Regional Council following the 2022 Municipal Elections and the 2022 to 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule of Regional Council and Standing Committees. 3.3 Report #2018 -COW -70: Approval of 2018 to 2022 Meeting Schedule and Council Governance Structure. 4. First Meeting of Regional Council 4.1 Council's inaugural meeting procedures state that "the first meeting of Council after a regular election shall be held after the councils of the area municipalities have held their first meetings, but in any event not later than thirty-one (31) days following the day on which the term of office in respect of which the election was held commences, on such date and at such time and place as may be fixed by By-law of the Regional Council". 4.2 The Area Municipal Clerks have confirmed that their respective Councils will be holding their first meetings on or before November 23, 2026. It is therefore recommended that the First Meeting of Regional Council be held on November 25, 2026. 4.3 The proceedings at the First Meeting of Regional Council will include the filing of certificates and declarations of office for members of Council; inaugural address by the Regional Chair; and the appointment of Standing Committee Chairs and members to Standing Committees. 5. Regular Meeting Schedule 5.1 The following is the proposed monthly meeting schedule for Regional Council and Standing Committees based on the current schedule and would start on the first Tuesday of each month: Page 19 Report #2026-A-7 3 of 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday - Community Works Health and - Growth and Social Services Economic Development - Finance and Committee of - - Administration the Whole (as required) - - Regional - - Council 5.2 In accordance with the Procedural By-law, no meetings will be scheduled in the months of July or August, during the mid -winter break (March break) approved by the Ministry of Education, or during the months of September, October or November in 2030 due to the municipal elections. Modifications will also be made as required for designated holidays. 6. Transit Executive Committee 6.1 Transit Executive Committee meetings are currently held on the first Wednesday of each month, following Works Committee meetings. 6.2 Following Council's approval of a meeting schedule for the 2026 to 2030 term of Council, a report will be presented to the Transit Executive Committee recommending a Transit Executive Committee meeting schedule. 7. Relationship to Strategic Plan a. Strong Relationships Si. Enhance inclusive opportunities for community engagement and meaningful collaboration. S5. Ensure accountable and transparent decision -making to serve community needs, while responsibly managing available resources. 8. Conclusion 8.1 It is recommended that the Regional Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law to provide for the First Meeting of Regional Council to be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters Building, Whitby; and that the monthly Regional Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule outlined in Section 5.1 of this report be adopted for the 2026 to 2030 term of Council. Page 20 Report #2026-A-7 Page 4 of 4 8.2 Following Council's approval of a meeting schedule for the 2026 to 2030 term of Council, the Regional Clerk will prepare a detailed meeting schedule for inclusion in the Council Information Package. 8.3 For additional information, contact: Alexander Harras, Regional Clerk and Director of Legislative Services, at 905-668-7711, extension 2100. Respectfully submitted, Original signed by Barb Goodwin, MPA, CPA/CGA, B.Comm, CPM, CMMIII Commissioner of Corporate Services Recommended for Presentation to Committee Original signed by Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair Chief Administrative Officer Page 21 Sent Via Email March 25, 2026 The Honorable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto ON, M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford: The Regional RE: Motion Regarding Request for a Comprehensive Review of Municipality of the Provincial —Municipal Fiscal Framework, Our File: A00 Durham Corporate Services Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on March 25, Department — Legislative Services 2026, adopted the following resolution: Division Whereas current provincial —municipal fiscal arrangements are 605 Rossland Rd. E. undermining the Region of Durham's economic prosperity, taxpayer Level 1 affordability, critical front-line service levels and infrastructure PO Box 623 conditions, impacting the quality of life of its residents; Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 Canada Whereas nearly one third of all municipal spending in Ontario is 905-668-7711 directed toward services in areas of provincial responsibility including 1-800-372-1102 health and social services, with expenditures outpacing provincial durham.ca contributions by approximately $4 billion annually; Alexander Harras M.P.A. Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has Director of emphasized that the ongoing requirement for municipalities to fund Legislative Services provincial responsibilities such as social housing, health related & Regional Clerk capital obligations, and social services results in at least $1.5 billion annually in net municipal expenditures for social housing alone, a problem unique to Ontario; for the Region of Durham, in 2026, approximately $284.7 million in property taxes are committed to health and social services programs including $95.3 million for social housing and homelessness supports; If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact Legislative Services at clerks@durham.ca or at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2097. Page 22 Whereas communities are further required to contribute 10% of capital funding for new provincial hospitals, diverting local revenue away from essential municipal infrastructure when property tax funds are used; Whereas municipal revenue sources, primarily property taxes, do not grow at the same rate as the economy or inflation, yet municipalities including the Region of Durham are responsible for managing major growth related infrastructure such as roads, transit, water, sewer, police, and paramedics; Whereas AMO has estimated that Ontario municipalities are planning for between $250 billion and $290 billion in capital investments over the next ten years, with $100 billion of that related to infrastructure growth. For the Region of Durham, capital investments of $14.1 billion are forecasted for 2026 to 2035. This level of investment cannot be funded by municipalities alone; Whereas AMO has stated that allocating a portion of these housing related provincial revenues to municipalities would provide a predictable, growth linked revenue stream necessary to support housing targets and the expansion of critical public infrastructure; Whereas AMO has cautioned that proposals to reduce or limit development charges shift costs away from growth and onto existing property taxpayers and water and sewer users, threatening municipalities, ability to finance essential infrastructure, given that most municipal reserves are already allocated to specific projects or required for responsible asset management practices; Whereas Regional staff have already identified $22.7 million in expenditure reductions for 2026 and continue to identify efficiencies through the 2026 Core Services Review; Therefore Be It Resolved That The Council of the Region of Durham calls upon the Province of Ontario to work collaboratively with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) and Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO) to undertake a comprehensive Social and Economic Prosperity Review to modernize and realign the provincial —municipal Page 23 fiscal framework, ensuring that municipal revenues are aligned with the actual costs of today's service delivery and growth; Be It Further Resolved That The Region of Durham requests that this review specifically address the $4 billion annual gap where municipal property taxes are currently used to fund provincial responsibilities, including social housing, health, and transit, and further evaluate: • The $1.5 billion annual municipal burden created by the provincial download of social housing costs; • The requirement for communities to fund 10% of provincial hospital capital projects; • The opportunity to allocate a portion of provincial Land Transfer Tax and HST revenues generated by housing activity to municipal infrastructure supporting growth; Be It Further Resolved That The Province be urged to establish a predictable, housing linked revenue stream for municipalities that reflects the economic, social, and infrastructure demands associated with growth, including addressing the financial impacts of changes to development charges; Be It Further Resolved That A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Finance, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Health, Minister of Infrastructure, Durham MPPs, Durham Area Municipalities, Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO), and The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Alexander Harras Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk AH/nb c: Hon. P. Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, MPP Pickering - Uxbridge Hon. R. Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hon. S. Jones , Minister of Health Page 24 Hon. K. Surma , Minister of Infrastructure Hon. T. McCarthy, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, MPP Durham Hon. D. Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, MPP Northumberland/Peterborough South R. Cerjanec, MPP, Ajax L. Scott, MPP, Haliburton/Kawartha Lakes/Brock J. French, MPP, Oshawa L. Coe, MPP, Whitby J. Grossi, Clerk, Ajax F. Lamanna, Clerk, Brock J. Gallagher, Clerk, Clarington M. Medeiros, Clerk, Oshawa S. Cassel, Clerk, Pickering B. Labelle, Clerk, Scugog D. Leroux, Clerk, Uxbridge C. Harris, Clerk, Whitby K. Redman, Chair, Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO) L. Jones, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) E. Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer N. Pincombe, Commissioner of Finance A. Burgess, Director, Communication and Engagement Page 25 Sau eenShores March 23, 2026 SENT VIA EMAIL The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario premier@ontario.ca The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy Minister of Finance minister.fin@ontario.ca The Honourable Graham McGregor, MPP Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism graham.mcgregor@pc.ola.org Town of Saugeen Shores 600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820 Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0 RE: Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Proposal to include $10M per year in the 2026 provincial budget for Heritage Helping Housing (HHH) grant funding At the March 23, 2026, Regular Council meeting for the Town of Saugeen Shores, the attached motion was passed endorsing the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Proposal to include $10M per year in the 2026 provincial budget for Heritage Helping Housing (HHH) grant funding. Sincerely, Hailey Leigh-Mossley Deputy Clerk Encl. cc. MPP Lisa Thompson All Ontario Municipalities Rainbow &0%te Regis aed Arc-en-ciel T 519.832.2008 F 519.832.2140 @SaugeenShoresON saugeenshores.ca . = Official Page 26 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SAUGEEN SHORES MOVED BY: C. Grace RESOLUTION NO: 096-2026 SECONDED BY: M. Myatt DATE: March 23, 2026 Whereas older buildings have inherent sustainability and provide economic, environmental and social benefits for Ontario communities; and, Whereas re -use of existing buildings reduces the need for increased infrastructure that accompanies new builds such as sewer and water services, new roads and sidewalks; and, Whereas re -use of existing building can reduce construction waste and extend the life expectancy of landfills; and, Whereas keeping older buildings helps a community remain visually richer and enhances identity while building its tourism brand and appeal; and, Whereas creating a new, application -based, matching grant program of $10M/year, modelled on an existing Alberta program would incentivize owners and smaller developers to keep, fix and reuse heritage buildings to create new housing; and, Whereas such a grant program would provide an alternative to the Ontario heritage property tax relief program, which has limited impact on developers and reduces municipal revenues; and, Whereas such a grant program would provide a simpler and more direct way for heritage building owners to fund renovations or conservation; and, Whereas Ontario developers surveyed by the National Trust for Canada in 2014 ranked a heritage -revolving fund as their top incentive to encourage heritage development if: • the grants are simple to apply for and to administer; and, the fund is large enough to meet at least 33% of the demand so that applicants have a reasonable chance of recovering the cost and effort of applying. Therefore, be it Resolved That the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores endorse the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Proposal to include $10M per year in the 2026 provincial budget for Heritage Helping Housing (HHH) grant funding, and that this resolution be sent to the Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, and MPP Lisa Thompson, and be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario. 2 Carried ❑ Carried, as amended ❑ Defeated ❑ Deferred ❑ Referred ❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn Mayor Page 27 SARNIA =' s� O N T A R I O The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 March 25, 2026 THE CITY OF SARNIA Office of the Mayor Re: Time -Sensitive: Strengthening Municipal Accountability and Public Trust (Bill 9) Dear Premier Ford, When we met in Sarnia last August, we discussed Bill 9 and its intent to strengthen municipal accountability. At that time, I affirmed my support for the province's effort to move this legislation forward. The fundamental principles of Bill 9 are sound and provide an important foundation; however, the Bill requires a significant change before it becomes law. The introduction of a standardized code of conduct and the proposed integrity commissioner reforms are positive and necessary steps forward. However, based on more than four decades of experience in municipal politics, I believe the Bill's greatest flaw lies in its mechanism for removing councillors in serious cases of misconduct. Requiring local councils to participate in the removal of a peer, particularly through unanimous agreement, places councils in an inappropriate and untenable position. On matters of serious contention, unanimity is rarely achievable, rendering the mechanism effectively futile. This approach undermines both fairness and public confidence and fails to provide municipalities with a meaningful ability to act in extreme cases. In circumstances of this magnitude, decisions should not rest with a council. Instead, such matters should be heard and ruled upon by an independent, non-partisan authority, removed from local political dynamics and capable of making impartial determinations in the public's interest. If the provincial government intends to maintain municipal councils' responsibility for adjudicating such decisions, the threshold for action must be revised. A two-thirds majority, or a simple majority of council excluding the subject member, would provide a more reasonable, fair, and workable standard. Page 28 This is a time -sensitive issue, and the need for action is becoming more urgent as municipalities continue to encounter situations they are powerless to address. Without meaningful change, the current conditions and lack of adequate protection will have a chilling effect on those considering public office at the municipal level. Capable, community -minded individuals may be discouraged from seeking election if there is no effective independent mechanism to address extreme misconduct, protect the integrity of council and the well-being of the community. I am copying this letter to mayors and councils across Ontario in the hope that they will also raise their voices on this matter before the legislation is finalized, to ensure this serious flaw is addressed in what is otherwise an important and necessary piece of legislation for the Province of Ontario and its municipalities for the 2026-2030 council term of office. Thank you for your consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss these concerns and possible paths forward at your convenience. Sincerely, Mike Bradley Mayor, City of Sarnia Cc: The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing John Fraser, MPP, Interim Leader, Ontario Liberal Party Marit Stiles, MPP, Leader of the Official Opposition, Ontario NDP Party Bob Bailey, MPP for Sarnia-Lambton Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Mayor and Council for municipalities across Ontario Sarnia City Council Lambton County Council City of Sarnia Senior Management 255 Christina St N Sarnia ON N7T 7N2 P: 519-332-0330 ext. 3312 F: 519-332-3995 mayor@sarnia.ca www.sarnia.ca Page 29 '1 Town of :.1 Lincoln 4800 SOUTH SERVICE RD., BEAMSVILLE, ON L3J 1 L3 905-563-2799 March 25, 2026 SENT VIA EMAIL: graham.mcgregor(a�pc.oIa.org Hon. Graham McGregor Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism 10215 Kennedy Rd. N Brampton, ON L6Z 0C5 RE: Town of Lincoln Resolution — Request to the Province of Ontario to Extend the Deadline for Notices of Intention to Designate Listed Heritage Properties Please be advised that Council of the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln at its Committee of the Whole Meeting held on March 23, 2026, passed the following resolution: Resolution Number: PED-2026-22 Moved by: Councillor Lynn Timmers WHEREAS amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 introduced timelines requiring municipalities to issue Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022, originally requiring action by January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS the Province subsequently amended the legislation through the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 to extend the deadline to January 1, 2027 in response to concerns raised by municipalities and heritage stakeholders; and WHEREAS municipalities require sufficient time and resources to undertake research, documentation, consultation, and evaluation to determine whether listed properties warrant designation under the Ontario Heritage Act; and WHEREAS the removal of listed properties from municipal heritage registers if the prescribed timelines are not met may place cultural heritage resources at increased risk of demolition or irreversible alteration before municipalities have the opportunity to properly evaluate their cultural heritage value or interest; and lincoln.ca @IOll @TownOfLincolnON Pap*e to grow, a place to prosper, a place to belong. WHEREAS many municipalities, including the Town of Lincoln, do not have dedicated heritage planning staff and must rely on volunteer Heritage Advisory Committee members or external heritage consultants to undertake property evaluations, which can result in additional financial and administrative pressures; and WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are facing significant workloads associated with evaluating listed properties; and WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln Heritage Advisory Committee, at its meeting of March 12, 2026, recommended that Council advocate to the Province of Ontario for a further extension to the current deadline; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Council of the Town of Lincoln endorse the recommendation of its Heritage Advisory Committee and respectfully request that the Province of Ontario further amend the Ontario Heritage Act to extend the January 1, 2027 deadline for issuing Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022; and 2. The Province consider extending the deadline to January 1, 2030, or another reasonable timeframe that would provide municipalities with adequate time to complete heritage evaluations and make informed designation decisions; and 3. This resolution be circulated to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local Member of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Heritage Committee Association, and all Ontario municipalities for their information and consideration. CARRIED If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Regards, Julie Kirkelos own Clerk lincoln.ca IFn V @TownofLincolnON A place to grow, a place to prosper, a place to belong. Page 31 6kirkeIos _Iincoln.ca JK/dp C.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Niagara West Member of Provincial Parliament Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Community Heritage Ontario All Ontario Municipalities Manager of Planning and Development Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee lincoln.ca 93 y @TownofLincolnON A place to grow, a place to prosper, a place to belong. Page 32 _—i' NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN & THE ISLANDS Box 608, Little Current, POP 1K0 705-368-3500 Please see below a Resolution passed by the Council of Northeastern Maniotulin and the Islands. If your Council supports this motion please share with the appropriate Ministries and Organizations. Thank You Resolution No. 75-03-2026 Moved by: B. Wood Seconded by: P. Aelick Whereas the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, like many municipalities, utilizes chip -and -tar surface treatment on a significant portion of its road network; and Whereas the Town has observed a substantial decrease in the length of time these treated roads remain in acceptable condition; and Whereas the quality and durability of the oil used in the surface treatment appears to be a contributing factor; and Whereas the Ministry of the Environment amended its regulations several years ago, permitting only lighter -grade oils for environmental considerations; and Whereas the reduced durability of the lighter -grade product has resulted in more frequent resurfacing cycles and has consequently led to increasing maintenance costs; Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands respectfully requests that the Ministry of the Environment reconsider its decision regarding the lighter grade of oil, taking into account the increased number of applications required, as well as the associated additional time, energy, and financial burden placed on municipalities or develops a better alternative oil. And Further that this motion be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment, AMO, Good Roads, FONOM, MPP Bill Rosenburg, and all other municipalities. Carried Page 33 Michelle Chambers From: Ontario Honours And Awards (MCM) <OntarioHonoursAndAwards@ontario.ca> Sent: March 20, 2026 5:28 PM Subject: 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year / Prix ontarien de la personne agee de I'annee You don't often get email from ontariohonoursandawards@ontario.ca. Learn why this is important EXTERNAL (Un message en frangais suivra) Ministry for Seniors Ministere des Services aux and Accessibility aines et de l'Accessibilite Minister Ministre Ontario College Park College Park 777 Bay Street 777, rue Bay 5th Floor 5e etage Toronto ON M7A 1S5 Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1S5 March 2026, Dear Mayor, Reeve and Members of Council: I am writing to invite you to nominate an exceptional local senior for the 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year Award. This award provides each municipality the opportunity to honour one outstanding senior for their contributions to enriching the social, cultural, and civic life of their community. The deadline for nominations is April 15, 2026. For more information on how to submit a nomination online, please visit the Ontario Senior of the Year webpage. Once your nomination is submitted, a personalized certificate with your nominee's name will be sent to you. I encourage you to present this certificate to your nominee in June during Seniors Month. The Ontario government is proud to celebrate Seniors Month with municipalities across the province. Seniors generously give their time, knowledge and expertise making Ontario the best place in this country to live and work. It is important to take the time to celebrate our older population and acknowledge their invaluable contributions. If you have any questions regarding the 2026 Ontario Senior of the Year Award, please contact Ontario Honours and Awards at OntarioHonoursAndAwards@ontario.ca. Thank you for supporting the civic engagement of your local seniors. Sincerely, Raymond Cho Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Page 34 Ministry for Seniors Ministere des Services aux and Accessibility aines et de l'Accessibilite Minister Ministre Ontario College Park College Park 777 Bay Street 777, rue Bay 5th Floor 5e etage Toronto ON M7A 1S5 Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1S5 Mars 2026 Monsieur le Maire/Madame La Mairesse, Prefet/ Prefete et Membres du Conseil: Je vous ecris pour vous inviter a soumettre une candidature pour le Prix ontarien de la personne agee de l'annee 2026. Ce prix donne a chaque municipalite l'occasion d'honorer une personne agee exceptionnelle de sa localite pour les contributions qu'elle a apportees a l'enrichissement de la vie sociale, culturelle et civique de sa communqute. La date limite de soumission des candidatures est le 15 avril 2026. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements concernant la fagon de soumettre une candidature en ligne, veuillez visiter la page Web du Prix ontarien de la personne agee de l'annee. Une fois que vous aurez soumis une candidature, un certificat personnalise avec le nom de votre candidat(e) vous sera envoye. Je vous encourage a le presenter a votre candidat(e) en juin pendant le Mois des aines. Le gouvernement de l'Ontario est ravi de celebrer le Mois des aines avec les municipalites de toute la province. Les personnes agees ont genereusement donne leur temps, leurs connaissances et leur expertise pour faire de cette province le meilleur endroit au pays ou vivre et travailler. It est important que nous prenions le temps de celebrer nos aines et leurs precieuses contributions. Si vous avez des questions au sujet du Prix ontarien de la personne agee de l'annee 2026, veuillez communiquer avec l'Unite de la reconnaissance des benevoles a l'adresse suivante : OntarioHonoursAndAwards(@ontario.ca Merci d'avance pour votre soutien a l'engagement civique de vos aines locaux. Sincerement, Sincerement, Sincerement, Raymond Cho Ministre des Services aux aines et de 1'Accessibilite Page 35 KPR Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board March 27, 2026 The Honourable Paul Calandra Minister of Education 438 University Ave, 5th Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 1 N3 Dear Minister Calandra: 1994 Fisher Drive, Peterborough Ontario K9J 6X6 Tel: 1-705-742-9773, 1-877-741-4577 Website: www.kprschools.ca RE: Trustee Determination and Distribution Model Please be advised that the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, at its Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026, approved the following motions: That the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board will not designate any municipality within the Board's jurisdiction as a low population area. and That the current Trustee distribution model be approved as the Kawartha Pine Ridge District Board Trustee Distribution Model 2026. The Trustee Distribution Model 2026 is comprised of the following. The Lead Municipality (municipality with the largest population within the electoral group) has been bolded and marked with an asterisk for each trustee jurisdiction. Municipality of Clarington Town of Cobourg * Municipality of Trent Hills Alnwick/Haldimand Township Hamilton Township Municipality of Port Hope City of Peterborough Three (3) Trustees Two (2) Trustees Two (2) Trustees Township of Selwyn * One (1) Trustee Municipality of Trent Lakes Township of North Kawartha Township of Havelock -Belmont -Methuen Excel , rning I Succeed in Life I Enrich Communities The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education March 27, 2026 Page 2 Municipality of Brighton * One (1) Trustee City of Quinte West - Murray Ward Cramahe Township Township of Cavan Monaghan * One (1) Trustee Township of Asphodel -Norwood Township of Douro-Dummer Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan The number of trustees for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board will be 10, in addition to one First Nations appointed trustee, and two student trustees. In keeping with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 412/00, please find attached all relevant information related to this matter. If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Sincerely, Rita Russo Director of Education and Secretary to the Board C: June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Town of Cobourg Dawn Welch, Legislative Services Coordinator, Municipality of Trent Hills Emily Cartlidge, Municipal Clerk, Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Daphne Livingstone, Director of Corporate Service/Municipal Clerk, Township of Hamilton Dave Shrishma, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Port Hope John Kennedy, City Clerk, City of Peterborough Angela Chittick, Manager of Community & Corporate Services/Clerk, Township of Selwyn Jessie Clark, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Municipality of Trent Lakes Connie Parent, Clerk, Township of North Kawartha Robert Angione, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen Candice Doiron, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Brighton Josh Machesney, City Clerk, City of Quinte West — Murray Ward Page 37 The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education March 27, 2026 Page 3 Holly Grant, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Township of Cramahe Cindy Page, Clerk, Township of Cavan Monaghan Melanie Hudson, Clerk, Township of Asphodel -Norwood Martina Chait-Hartwig, Clerk/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Douro- Dummer Heather Scott, Clerk/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Township of Otonabee - South Monaghan Kari Stevenson, Clerk, County of Peterborough Diane Cane, Clerk, County of Northumberland Chief Taynar Simpson, Alderville First Nation Chief Laurie Hockaday, Curve Lake First Nation Chief Laurie Carr, Hiawatha First Nation Marie -Christine Lemenchick, Acting Regional Manager, East Regional Office, Ministry of Education Stephen O'Sullivan, Director of Education, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board Sebastien Fontaine, Directeur de ('education, Conseil scolaire Viamonde Nicole Mollot, Directeur de ('education, Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud Page 38 2/25/26, 5:52 PM Trustee Determination & Distribution Calculator Trustee Determination & Distribution Calculator Trustee Determination Submitted Data District School Board Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Population of Board's Electoral Group 242,680 The final day school average daily enrolment from your 32,836.56 board's 2021-22 Estimates data Result Data Source Figure 1. Population of electoral group MPAC (PEG Report) BOX 1 242,680 2. Board area TABLE 1, O. Reg. 412/00 BOX 2 6,998 3. Board density Population divided by area BOX 3 34.6785 4. Dispersal factor TABLE 5, O. Reg. 412/00 BOX 4 0.0 5 Number of population -based TABLE 2, O. Reg. 412/00 BOX 5 10 trustees Additional density -based Refer to TABLE 3, O. Reg_ 6. trustees 412/00 using board density BOX 6 0 figure Additional density -based Refer to TABLE 4, O. Reg_ 7. (area adjusted) trustees 412/00 using board density BOX 7 0 figure 8. Lesser of BOX 6 and BOX 7 Refer to rules set out in O. BOX 8 0 Reg. 412/00, s.3 Additional trustees based on Refer to rules set out in O. 9. dispersal factor Reg. 412/00, s.3, using BOX 9 0 Dispersal factor Page 39 https://trusteecalc.oesc-cseo.org/trustee-elections/calculator/Determination.aspx?District=Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board&Population=242... 2/3 2/25/26, 5:52 PM Trustee Determination & Distribution Calculator Total number of additional Refer to rules set out in O. 10. trustees (greater of BOX 8 Reg. 412/00, s.3 BOX 10 0 and BOX 9) Minimum number of Refer to rules set out in O. 11. population -based trustees Reg. 412/00, s.3 BOX 11 10 plus additional trustees Minimum number of 12. Refer to rules set out in O. BOX 12 9 enrolment -based trustees Reg. 412/00, s.3 Number of elected trustees = The greater of BOX 11 and BOX 10 12 ©2017 Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC). All Rights Reserved. Page 40 https://trusteecalc.oesc-cseo.org/trustee-elections/calculator/Determination.aspx?District=Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board&Population=242... 3/3 Trustee Distribution - 2022 and 2026 Comparison Existing Framework Total Board Population of Electoral Groups 2022: 242,075 Total Board Population of Electoral Groups 2026: 242,680 Number of Board Trustees: 10 Municipality Population of Electoral Group 2022 Population of Electoral Group 2026 Difference in Population of Electoral Group 2022 to 2026 Electoral Quotient by Municipality 2022 Electoral Quotient by Municipality 2026 Electoral Quotient by Trustee 2022 Electoral Quotient by Trustee 2026 Municipality of Clarington 66,198 65,781 -417 2.74 2.71 0.91 (x3) 0.90 (x3) Municipality of Trent Hills 10255 10410 155 258 0.42 0.43 1.06 (x2) 1.07 (x2) Alnwick/Haldimand Township 5218 5361 143 0.22 0.22 Hamilton Township 8004 8000 -4 0.33 0.33 Town of Cobourg 14847 14924 77 0.61 0.61 Municipality of Port Hope 13125 13012 -113 0.54 0.54 City of Peterborough 58751 58586 -165 2.43 2.41 1.21 (x2) 1.21 (x2) Municipality of Trent Lakes 4573 4817 244 182 0.19 0.20 0.93 0.94 Township of North Kawartha 2208 2237 29 0.09 0.09 Township of Havelock -Belmont -Methuen 3639 3696 57 0.15 0.15 Township of Selwyn 12208 12060 -148 0.50 0.50 Municipality of Brighton 9372 9440 68 588 0.39 0.39 0.94 0.96 City of Quinte West - Murray Ward 8394 8846 452 0.35 0.36 Cramahe Township 4868 4936 68 0.20 0.20 Township of Cavan Monaghan 7243 7193 -50 159 0.30 0.30 0.84 0.85 Township of Asphodel -Norwood 3341 3475 134 0.14 0.14 Township of Douro-Dummer 4862 4871 9 0.20 0.20 Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan 4969 5035 66 0.21 0.21 Total 232,746 242,075 605 10.02 10.00 10.00 10.00 Page 41 Date: April 25, 2026 Mayor Foster and Members of Council: I understand that it was the previous Council that decided to utilize Greenbelt lands for your proposed Firefighting training facility, but implementation will take place under the careful watch of current Council! I have environmental concerns with this proposal. Such training will include the use of firefighting suppressant chemicals. How will spent suppressants be contained, collected and safely disposed of? Over the subject Lands is there any hydraulic connectivity between the upper watertable and the deep acquifers many people still rely upon for wells and drinking water? How will our wells and groundwater supplies be protected with this proposal? I must believe that the current Land is zoned Agricultural and Environmental Protection along the east side. What will be the new zoning designation and how will this be achieved? Is an Official Plan Amendment required with this proposal? I'm not suggesting that Clarington pursue another site but rather want to see proper community engagement on this proposal! I'm surprised that a significant proposal of this nature has not been subject to a Public Meeting to garner community input and feedback! Page 42 My "ASK" is simple with Council directing staff to arrange a Public Meeting and before commencement of construction of the Firefighting Training Facility! I request that my letter be included in the Council package for April 27, 2026. I further request to appear as a Delegation on April 27 to speak to the above. Respectfully submitted, Jim McEwen, B.Eng., retired Civil Engineer, Page 43 EN Box 8100 Boite 8100 Montreal, Quebec Canada Montreal, Quebec/Canada H3C 3N4 H3C3N4 March 26, 2026 RE: CN RIGHT-OF-WAY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Dear Mayor, At CN, we are committed to operating a safe and efficient railway while fostering trust and collaboration with the communities we serve. As part of this commitment, we are reaching out to inform you of our upcoming vegetation management activities in your area, scheduled to take place between April and October 2026. You can find a regularly updated schedule at www.cn.ca/vegetation. Vegetation management is a crucial component of railway safety and regulatory compliance. In accordance with Transport Canada's requirements, our program mitigates potential risks to railway operations. By proactively managing vegetation, we enhance safety for both rail operations and the surrounding communities. Management Strategies CN manages vegetation using both chemical and mechanical methods to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain safe railway operations. We are sensitive to concerns your community may have regarding chemical vegetation management and at CN, we strive to safeguard our neighbouring communities and the environment. The track infrastructure is composed of two main sections, the 24 -foot ballast section (which is primarily gravel and supports the track structure) and the right-of-way portion (which is the area outside of the ballast section to the CN property boundary). The 24 -foot ballast section and the areas around signals and communications equipment that are critical for safe railway operations will be managed using chemical methods. Application in these safety critical areas is done by spray trucks or spray trains with downcast nozzles that spray a short distance above the ground surface with shrouded booms, specially designed to limit the chemicals from drifting. The right-of-way section is maintained using mechanical control methods such as mowing, or brush cutting and may be chemically treated to control noxious or invasive weeds or brush in localized areas. Page 44 CN has retained professional contractors qualified to undertake this work. They are required to follow all laws and regulations that apply to CN. In addition, the contractors will ensure that vegetation control is performed with consideration of the environment and in accordance with the highest industry standards. Inquiries Should your community have any noxious weed management requests, we ask that you contact CN's Public Inquiry Line at contact@a cn.ca or fill out the form at www.cn.ca/vegetation before June 1, 2026 with the specific information and location. CN will make every effort to include those locations as part of our 2026 Vegetation Management Program. All notices sent after the above - mentioned date will be included in the 2027 Vegetation Management Plan. We look forward to working with you and answering any questions you may have regarding our vegetation control activities in your community. Please find attached the notices CN is publishing in local papers to advise the public. We would kindly ask that you post copies on your community's website and at City Hall or other central locations for a wider distribution. For any questions or more information, please contact the CN Public Inquiry Line by telephone at 1-888-888-5909, or by email at contact@a cn.ca. Please also find a list of FAQs regarding the program that may be of further assistance at www.cn.ca/vegetation. Page 45 ANNUAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Each year, CN is required to manage vegetation on its right-of-way. Managing this vegetation contributes to mitigating fire risks and enhances the efficiency of inspection of track infrastructure. The spray program is not being done for aesthetic reasons. To ensure safe railway operations, CN will conduct its annual spray program on its rail lines in the province of Ontario. A certified professional (Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Ltd., 1-800-465-6367) will apply herbicides on and around the railway tracks (primarily along the 24 -foot graveled area/ballast). Product requirements for setbacks in the vicinity of dwellings, aquatic environments and municipal water supplies will be met. CN may use the following products: Product Name Active Ingredient Pest Control Product Act # Arsenal Powerline Imazapyr 30203 Aspect Picloram, 2,4-D 31641 Clearview Aminopyralid, Metsulfuron-Methyl 29752 Credit Xtreme Glyphosate 29888 Detail Salflufenacil 32773 Esplanade Indaziflam 31333 Garlon RTU Triclopyr 29334 Garlon XRT Triclopyr 28945 Gateway (Adjuvant) Paraffinic Oil 31470 Hasten (Adjuvant) Methyl & ethyl oleate 31760 Milestone NXT Aminopyralid 28517 Navius Flex Aminocylclopyrachlor, Metsulfuron-Methyl 30922 Overdrive Diflufenzopyr, Dicamba 30065 Telar XP Chlorsulfuron 30036 Torpedo EZ Flumioxazin, Pyroxasulfone 33872 Vision Max Glyphosate 27736 CN only uses herbicides that have been approved for use in Canada and in the province within which they are applied. The program is expected to take place from April to October 2026. All CN land is private property, accessible to CN employees and approved contractors only. Visit www.cn.ca/vegetation for more information or to make an inquiry, contact the CN Public Inquiry Line at contact@cn.ca or 1-888-888-5909. CN.CA