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03-29-2016
Carin 1(f I I i ng ton General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario Inquiries & Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2106 or by email at mchambers(a�clarington.net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Audio Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of General Government Committee meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a General Government Committee meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the Municipality's website. Noon Recess: Please be advised that, as per the Municipality of Clarington's Procedural By-law, this meeting will recess at 12:00 noon, for a one hour lunch break, unless otherwise determined by the Committee. Copies of Reports are available at www.clarington.net Clarington General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers 1 Call to Order 2 New Business — Introduction 3 Adopt the Agenda 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 5 Announcements 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 6.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of March 7, 2016 6-1 6.2 Minutes of a Special Meeting of March 18, 2016 6-11 7 Delegations 7.1 Susan McGovern, Vice-President of External Relations and Advancement, The University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Regarding an Annual Update 7.2 Ann-marie Harley, Regarding Report EGD-008-16, Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements 7.3 Amy Doyle, Interim Manager, Canadian Cancer Society— Durham Region Unit, Regarding Awareness of Daffodil Month in Clarington and the Distribution of Daffodil Pins 8 Communications - Receive for Information 8.1 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre dated February 17, 2016 8-1 8.2 Dave Keys, Environmental Manager, Blackbird Constructors 407 General 8-3 Partnership — Notice of Submission Highway 407 East Phase 2 Design and Construction Report#3 8.3 Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, The 8-4 Regional Municipality of Durham — Final Report from Regional Council Composition Review Committee (2016-RCCRC-01) and Excerpt from Report#2015-A-14, Outlining Next Steps to be Taken 8.4 Great Lakes Office, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate 8-31 Change — Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report Oarin `ton General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers 9 Communications — Direction 9.1 Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, The 9-1 Regional Municipality of Durham — Regional Response to the Province on Ontario's Proposed Waste-Free Ontario Act, and Associated Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act and Waste Diversion Transition Act Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Posting #012-5832 (2016-J-6) (Motion to Endorse) 9.2 Christopher Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby— Correspondence 9-13 Number 2016-56 from Louis Antonakos, Mayor, Town of Carleton Place dated February 10, 2016 — Resolution Infrastructure Funding (Motion for Direction) 10 Presentations 10.1 Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Rostek, Commanding Officer of the Ontario Regiment (RCAC) and Chief Warrant Officer Dave Munroe, Regimental Sergeant Major, Regarding the 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Regiment 10.2 Ron Albright, Assistant Director, Karen Richardson, Capital Works Engineer, and Peter Windolf, Manager of Park Development, Municipality of Clarington, Regarding the Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements 11 Engineering Services Department No Reports 12 Operations Department No Reports 13 Emergency and Fire Services Department 13.1 ESD-002-16 Emergency Services Activity Report - 2015 13-1 14 Community Services Department 14.1 CSD-006-16 Community Event Sponsorship Program 14-1 Cla ifl9totl General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers 15 Municipal Clerk's Department 15.1 CLD-006-16 Boulevard Maintenance By-law 15-1 15.2 CLD-012-16 Appointment of a Pound Keeper 15-7 16 Corporate Services Department 16.1 COD-004-16 Recreation Software Replacement 16-1 17 Finance Department 17.1 FND-004-16 Annual Commodity Hedging Report—2016 17-1 17.2 FND-005-16 Mayor and Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2015 17-6 17.3 FND-006-16 Annual Leasing Report—2015 17-20 18 Solicitor's Department No Reports 19 Chief Administrative Office No Reports 20 New Business - Consideration 21 Unfinished Business 21.1 EGD-008-16 Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation 21-1 Improvements [Referred from the February 16, 2106 General Government Committee Meeting] 22 Confidential Reports 22.1 Confidential Verbal Report from Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer, Regarding a Property Matter 23 Adjournment General Government Committee Minutes Claritwn March 7, 2016 Minutes of a meeting of the General Government Committee held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster until 10:28 AM, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo Staff Present: F. Wu, A. Allison, M. Berney, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, F. Horvath, M. Marano, N. Taylor, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers 1 Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2 New Business -- Introduction Councillor Neal added a new business item, regarding birds of prey, to the New Business — Consideration section of the Agenda. Councillor Traill added a new business item, regarding pedestrian safety at Vincent Massey Public School, to the New Business — Consideration section of the Agenda. 3 Adopt the Agenda Resolution #GG-107-16 I. Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of March 7, 2016 be adopted as presented, with the following items being added to the "New Business — Consideration" section of the Agenda: • Birds of prey • Pedestrian safety at Vincent Massey Public School Carried 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. 5 Announcements Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. - 1 - 6-1 Ciarington General Government Committee Minutes March 7, 2016 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #GG-108-16 Moved by Eouncillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee meeting held on February 16, 2016, be approved. Carried 7 Delegations 7.1 Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Regarding Clean Water— Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, was present regarding the Clean Water— Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program (CWHLFAP) She made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms. Lancaster reviewed the goal of the CWHLFAP and explained how they work towards achieving these goals. She provided an overview of the financial assistance program.and reviewed details of the funding amounts and caps. Ms. Lancaster explained the purpose of the review Committee and reviewed the Committee composition. She continued by reviewing the program funding from 2007 to 2015. Ms. Lancaster highlighted the variety projects that have been undertaken with this program and provided a detailed description of the main projects in 2015.. She provided details on the Orono Park Creek Rehabilitation and summarized the work that has been completed to date. Ms. Lancaster continued by summarizing the proposed projects for 2016. Suspend the Rules Resolution #GG-109-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the delegation of Pam Lancaster to be extended for an additional two minutes. Carried She continued by providing an overview of the future plans for the maintenance of Orono Park. Ms. Lancaster concluded by noting the benefits of this program to our natural environment. She thanked the Committee and offered to answer questions. - 2 - 6-2 Oarington General Government Committee Minutes March 7, 2016 Resolution #GG-110-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the delegation of Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, regarding the Clean Water— Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program, be received with thanks. Carried 8 Communications - Receive for Information 8.1 Minutes of the Central Lake Conservation Authority dated February 23, 2016 Resolution #GG-111-16 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Communication Item 8:1 - Minutes of the Central Lake Conservation Authority dated February 23, 2016, be received for information. Carried 8.2 Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, The Regional Municipality of Durham — Durham/York Energy From Waste Project Resolution #GG-112-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill i That Staff be directed to consult with an expert, with a cost not to exceed $10,000, to interpret the PM2.5 results and provide a report to the General Government Committee. C Motion Lost Later in the Meeting (See following motion) Recess is Resolution #GG-113-16 i' Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner �K That the Committee recess for five minutes. Carried j h The meeting reconvened at 10:34 AM with Councillor Neal in the Chair. The foregoing Resolution #GG-112-16 was then put to a vote and lost. - 3 - 6-3 General Government Committee ClaritwmaMinutes March 7, 2016 Resolution #GG-114-16 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Communication Item 8.2 from Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant, Works Department, the Regional Municipality of Durham regarding the DurhamNork Energy From Waste Project, be received for information. Carried 8.3 Don Mitchell, Chair, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority— Control of Invasive Species: Phragmites Australis in Ontario Resolution #GG-115-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the Communication Item 8.3 from Don Mitchell, Chair, Central Lake Conservation Authority — Control of Invasive Species: Phragmites Australis in Ontario, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. Carried 9 Communications — Direction There are no Communications for Direction. 10 Presentations No Presentations 11 Engineering Services Department 11.1 EGD-015-16 Execution of Agreement with the Region of Durham Health Department to Delegate Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement in Respect to Sewage Systems Resolution #GG-116-16 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report EGD-015-16 be received; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham, allowing for the ongoing administration of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code, as it relates to the enforcement of small capacity sewage systems; That the by-law attached to Report EGD-015-16, be forwarded to Council; and -4 - 6-4 it General Government Committee Minutes ClarftwnMarch 7, 2016 That a copy of Report EGD-015-16, Council's resolution, and the by-law be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham. Carried 11.2 EGD-016-16 Bowmanville Gateway Feature Resolution #GG-117-16 j Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill That Report EGD-016-16 be received; and I That Council approve the revised location for the Bowmanville gateway feature. Carried j 11.3 EGD-017-16 Main Street, Orono Sidewalk I Resolution #GG-118-16 f Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo I' That Report EGD-017=16 be received; i That the Engineering Department continue the detailed design for new sidewalk on the west side of Main St. from the north limit of the existing sidewalk at Mill St., north approximately 360 m to tie-in with the existing sidewalk, and from the north limit of the existing sidewalk to Millson Hill Dr; G That construction of the sidewalk be included for consideration as a budget item in a future Capital Budget that coincides with the Region of Durham's budget approval for this reconstruction project; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-017-16 be advised of Councils decision. Carried ,. i 11.4 EGD-018-16 Long Term Plan for the West Beach Parkette Resolution #GG-119-16 Moved by Councillor Trail[, seconded by Councillor Woo r That Report EGD-018-16, regarding the Long Term Plan for the West Beach Parkette, be referred back to Staff to address the following issues regarding the West Beach Waterfront Park: i • The long term plan; and • Pedestrian safety, in particular unauthorized night time use. Carried - 5 - 6-5 General Government Committee ClaringtonMinutes March 7, 2016 Councillor Partner chaired this portion of the meeting. 12 Operations Department 12.1 OPD-004-16 2015 Winter Budget Report Resolution #GG-120-16 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report OPD-004-16 be received for information. Carried 13 Emergency and Fire Services Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. 14 Community Services Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. 15 Municipal Clerk's Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. 16 Corporate Services Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. Councillor Neal chaired this portion of the meeting. 17 Finance Department 17.1 FND-003-16 Financial Update as.at December 31, 2015 Resolution #GG-121-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report FND-003-16 be received for information. c Carried 16 Solicitor's Department No Reports for this section of the Agenda. -6 - 6-6 General Government Committee Cladyngton Minutes March 7, 2016 19 Chief Administrative Office 19.1 Verbal Report from Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer, Regarding a Succession Plan for Management Staff Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer provided a verbal report regarding a Succession Plan for Management Staff. He made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Mr. Wu provided an overview of the following: • Why Succession Plan? • What are the key components of a Succession Plan? • What's involved in developing and retaining talents? j • Promotion from within • What's involved in a training program? • Limitations I Resolution #GG-122-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the verbal report from Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding a Succession Plan for Management Staff, be received with thanks. Carried Suspend the Rules f t Resolution #GG-123-16 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the Committee to extend the meeting until 12:15 PM. Carried I Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting. 20 New Business — Consideration 20.1 Birds of Prey Resolution #GG-124-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke (; That Staff be directed to prepare a report, for the June 20, 2016 General Government Committee meeting, as to whether birds of prey should be allowed in the municipality. Carried -7 - 6-7 Clari General Government Committee ngtonMinutes March 7, 2016 20.2 Pedestrian Safety at Vincent Massey School Resolution #GG-125-16 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Staff be directed to provide a report regarding the following, with respect to pedestrian safety at Vincent Massey Public School: • A stop sign at St. George Street and Church Street • Lengthening the crossing light at the pedestrian cross walk at King Street and St. George Street • A crossing guard at King Street and St. George Street • Vincent Massey Public School being designated a Municipal Safety Zone, with increased fines. Carried Later in the Meeting (See following motion) Suspend the Rules Resolution #GG-126-16 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the Committee to extend the meeting until 12:20 PM. Carried The foregoing Resolution #GG-125-16 was then put to a vote and passed. 21 Unfinished Business None 22 Confidential Reports There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. - 8 - 6-8 r General Government Committee Clar-ington Minutes March 7, 2016 23 Adjournment Resolution #GG-127-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal That the meeting adjourn at.12:17 PM. Carried Mayor Deputy Clerk r I i f i �r i C 6-9 Special General Government Committee Minutes ClarftwilMarch 18, 2016 � Minutes of a meeting of the General Government Committee held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor Traill, Councillor W. Woo Staff Present: F. Wu, A. Allison, T. Cannella, J. Caruana, F. Horvath, M. Marano, N. Taylor, G. Weir, A. Greentree, M. Chambers 1 Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM. 2 Adopt the Agenda j Resolution #GG-128-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper P. That the Agenda for the Special General Government Committee meeting of March 18, 2016, be adopted as presented. j Carried 3 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 4 Councillor Neal declared a pecuniary interest in the delegation of Ann-marie Harley, A Gift of Art, regarding the 2016 Budget. iL i 4 Delegations 4.1 Marilyn Morawetz and Bill Humber, Jury Lands Foundation, Regarding 2016 Budget r i Marilyn Morawetz and Bill Humber, Jury Lands Foundation addressed the Committee !' regarding the 2016 Budget. She made a verbal presentation to accompany a handout. Ms. Morawetz advised the Committee that they were present to thank Municipality of I. Clarington for their support of the Jury Lands Foundation. She continued by providing background information on the trail project which included support from the Municipality of Clarington and local businesses to assist in the completion of the trail. Ms. Morawetz continued by noting that a major factor in the success of the project was due to the commitment of Council in September 2015 to fund the work on Concession Street and (` to allow for the pedestrian access to link the trail with the open space. She added that they would like to thank Engineering Services for including this in their capital budget. Ms. Morawetz highlighted the accomplishments and events of the Jury Lands Foundation for 2015. She noted that there has been positive feedback from the community since the site has started to be developed, in addition to increased use of 6-11 Special General Government ClarftwaCommittee Minutes March 18, 2016 the area. Ms. Morawetz concluded by thanking Committee for their support and invited them to the grand opening of the trail on May 11, 2016 at 6:OOPM. 4.2 Linda Kent, Library Director, Clarington Public Library, Regarding 2016 Budget Linda Kent, Library Director, Clarington Public Library addressed the Committee regarding their 2016 budget request, with a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms. Kent advised the Committee that Gail Rickard, Chair, Clarington Library Board, sends her regrets. She outlined the 2016 budget request from the Library Board, which includes an increase of 2.77% over 2015 for a total request of $2,972,564. Ms. Kent reviewed the library costs per capita and noted that the Municipality of Clarington is the lowest of all the comparative municipalities based on the Municipal Performance Measurement Program for 2014. She discussed the economic impact of the library, including the return on investment. Ms. Kent explained the importance of the library being a destination within the Municipality of Clarington and added that there has been an 11% increase in visits for a total of 462,750 in 2015. She noted that the Courtice branch has reopened and she provided an overview of the facility. Ms. Kent reviewed the library's role in education and highlighted the resources, education training and programming offered at the library. She continued by reviewing the library programs which have increased by 5% with a total of 18,170 attendees which has resulted in the expansion of the programs. Ms. Kent noted the community partnerships and explained how they work to develop and maintain these partnerships. She summarized some of the local community events they participated in which include the Winter Wonderlearn. Ms. Kent concluded by reviewing the core values, goals and the mission of the library. She thanked the members of Committee and offered to answer questions. 4.3 Chris Newman, Coordinator, Firehouse Youth Centre, Regarding 2016 Budget Chris Newman, Coordinator, Firehouse Youth, was present regarding their 2016 budget request with a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Mr. Newman provided a 2015 Year in Review for the Firehouse Youth Centre which included defining new partnerships, new programs, and proactive involvement in the community. He continued by highlighting the new initiatives and projects from 2015 which included a new website, youth safety initiatives, and a Durham Region Health Department Partnership. He continued by thanking all of the their community partners, with a special thank you to the Salvation Army, Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington, and Durham Regional Police who collaborated with them for various programs. Mr. Newman highlighted some of the annual fundraisers and special events that took place in 2015 and noted two new events which included Mics on Fire and Hype for Hoops. He continued by reviewing some photos of significant events from 2015. Mr. Newman reviewed the success by the numbers which included a chart on usage from 2010 to 2015. He noted that there numbers have increased 2.5 times since 2010 and there were a total of 3,362 visits in 2015. Mr. Newman reviewed their 2016 budget submission and noted that they are not asking for an increase. He added that - 2 - 6-12 r r Special General Government Committee Minutes Clar*wa March 18, 2016 i their fundraising efforts continue to grow and that the volunteers are key to their efficiency. Mr. Newman concluded by advising the Committee that 2016 is focusing on building partnerships, continued programming, and elementary school outreach. He thanked the Committee and Community Partners and offered to answer any questions. 4.4 James Campbell, Executive Director/Curator and Craig Ryan, President, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, Regarding 2016 Budget James Campbell, Executive Director/Curator, Visual Arts Centre (VAC) of Clarington, was present regarding their 2016 budget request. He made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Mr. Campbell highlighted the events and successes of the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington from 2015 which included exhibitions, publications, programming, workshops, studio upgrades, fundraising, community events, community outreach and partnerships. He continued by reviewing the 2015 revenues and 2015 expenses. Mr. Campbell advised the Committee that the 2016 municipal budget request includes a 2.5% increase of approximately $5066 for a total of $207,727. Mr. Campbell concluded by thanking the Municipality for their support and offered to answer any questions from the Committee. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Ryan answered questions from the members of the Committee. j 4.5 Michael Adams, Executive Director, Clarington Museums & Archives, Regarding 2016 Budget Michael Adams, Executive Director, Clarington Museums & Archives, was present regarding their 2016 budget request. He made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. He continued by giving an overview of how the museum operates, how they are supported financially, what they do within the Municipality, and the Mission and Vision for the Museum. Mr. Adams noted that the 2016 municipal budget request includes a 5% increase for a total request of$290,956.00 and explained that this increase is due to a realignment of the operating costs. He reviewed the 2015 and 2016 exhibits, events, programs and outreach in the Municipality of Clarington. He reviewed the targets for 2016, sponsorship and education programs, management priorities, and community collaboration. Mr. Adams continued by highlighting the sponsorship and grants that have been received in addition to in-kind donations. He concluded by thanking members of Committee. Suspend the Rules Resolution #GG-129-1'6 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to r the delegation of Michael Adams, Executive Director, Clarington Museums& Archives a second time. Carried I` - 3 - 6-13 Special General Government Clarington Committee Minutes March 18, 2016 Recess Resolution #GG-130-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the Committee recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 11:18 AM. Delegations — Continued 4.6 Sally Barrie, Administrator, and Brent Farr, Executive Director— Home Support, Community Care Durham, Regarding 2016 Budget Sally Barrie, Administrator, and Brent Farr, Executive Director, — Home Support, Community Care Durham (CCD) were present regarding their 2016 budget request, with a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms. Barrie introduced Barb Tucker, CCD who was present in the audience. She gave a brief overview of CCD which included who they are and what they do. Ms. Barrie explained to the Committee that the population of Clarington is constantly increasing and their volunteers continue to assist the residents of Clarington to be able to live at home. She explained that they have over 2000 volunteers and 250 staff that provide 143,000.hours of services to over 10,000 clients throughout the Region of Durham. Ms. Barrie provided an overview of the services offered by CCD. She added that CCD has many partnerships with local organizations and community groups to assist with the implementation of their services. Ms. Barrie provided an overview of services offered at the CCD sites in Clarington which are offered out of the Garnet B. Rickard Complex and the Wilmot Creek sites. She concluded by reviewing CCD statistics specifically related to Clarington and thanked the Municipality for their commitment to community care. 4.7 Angie Darlison, Executive Director and Alan Tibbles, President, Bowmanville Older Adult Association, Regarding 2016 Budget Alan Tibbles, President and Angie Darlison, Executive Director, Bowmanville Older Adult Association (BOAA), were present regarding their 2016 budget request, with a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Mr. Tibbles provided the Committee with details on the transition from the Clarington Older Adults Association (COAA) to the BOAA. He continued by reviewing the financial situation of the BOAA which included the long term and short term prospects. Mr. Tibbles added that their main issue has been the BOAA losing their charitable status. He added that they have re-applied for charitable status but are currently unable to receive any grants without this status. Mr. Tibbles advised the Committee that the BOAA is now open seven days per week and 12 month per year, they have many new programs, and are open to members and non-members. He advised the BOAA has increased the drop-in rate and have had an increase in program registration. Mr. Tibbles added that this alone does - 4 - 6-14 i! Special General Government ClaringtonCommittee Minutes March 18, 2016 not assist with their short term financial situation and that they need grants to keep operational. He continued by reviewing their 2016 budget which included revenues and expenditures. Mr. Tibbles noted that their 2016 request is less due to the'loss of Courtice programs. He provided an overview of the one-time and ongoing costs that resulted in transferring from the CORA to the BORA. Mr. Tibbles concluded by reviewing the budget request of$303,150 and assured the Committee that once they overcome the initial hurdle of transferring from the COAA to the BOAA it will be apparent that Council made the right decision to form the BOAA. 4.8 Shirley Rogers, Chair, Newcastle Community'Hall Board, Regarding 2016 Budget I` Shirley Rogers, Chair, Newcastle Community Hall Board, was present regarding their 2016 budget request. Ms. Rogers provided an overview of the staffing at the Newcastle Community Hall which includes both paid staff and the volunteer hall board. She added that both the employees and the board work hard to maintain the hall. She highlighted the many community groups and organizations that use the hall board for community events. Ms. Rogers noted that there have been many improvements done to the hall that have been done through fundraising which included a garden on the property and new flooring in the auditorium. She added the 2016 will be a promising year and the Newcastle Community Hall will host many events including the Newcastles of the World celebration. Ms. Rogers concluded by explaining to the Committee that they continuously looking for ways that they can increase the use of the hall and become more efficient and asked the Committee to consider the request of the Newcastle Community Hall. 4.9 Katharine Warren, Clarington Heritage Committee, Regarding 2016 Budget Katharine Warren, Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC), was present regarding their c 2016 budget request with a verbal presentation to accompany a handout. Ms. Warren advised the Committee that she was present representing the Clarington Heritage Committee with a request $1000. She provided background information of the role of the CHC within the Municipality of Clarington. Ms. Warren described qualifications of the members of the CHC and training involved when new members are appointed. She continued by explaining that they have had situations where there have been issues that are beyond the scope ofAhe Committee and they are hoping to implement ongoing education of the members to ensure they are able to deal with any matters that may arise. Ms. Warren explained that a member of the CHC was able to attend a province-wide Heritage Conference. She concluded by noting the importance of education and training of their members and are asking for$1000 to allow for raernbers to attend additional training, conferences, and additional education courses. j r II - 5 - 6-15 Special General Government ClaritwoCommittee Minutes March 18, 2016 Recess The Committee recessed at noon for their one hour scheduled break as per the Procedural By-law. The meeting reconvened at 1:OO,PM. 4.10 Ann-marie Harley, A Gift of Art, Regarding 2016 Budget Councillor Neal declared a pecuniary interest in the delegation of Ann-marie Harley, A Gift of Art, as a member of his family volunteers for this organization. Councillor Neal left the room and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. Ann-marie Harley, A Gift of Art, was present regarding their 2016 budget request, with a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms. Harley provided an overview of A Gift of Art (ACOA) and their mission. She reviewed the AGOA team, and programs and services they offer. She continued by providing an artist profile which included three of their young artists and Herb Jung. Ms. Harley highlighted how AGOA helps the community and reviewed the 2015 highlights of the various events, programs and workshops within the community. She continued by explaining the challenges that AGOA faces and reviewed their plans to overcome these challenges. Ms. Harley concluded by explaining that they have always applied for a community grant and this is the first time they are asking for funding from the municipal budget. She continued by adding that they are asking for$30,000 to assist with a marketing and technology update. Ms. Harley stated that this is a one-time request. Councillor Neal returned to the meeting. 4.11 Steve Lawrence, Regarding Capital Project 32-338-16101, Newcastle Streetscape Improvements (Page 350 of the Budget Binder) Steve Lawrence, local business owner, was present regarding Capital Project 32-338-16101, Newcastle Streetscape Improvements. Mr. Lawrence advised the Committee that he is here representing several of the local businesses in downtown Newcastle. He noted that he does support the streetscape improvements, however, he is asking that the project be delayed for one year. Mr. Lawrence provided some background information on the bollards and bump-outs that were installed downtown Newcastle in 2008 in order to calm traffic in the area. He advised the Committee that due to the installation of these bump-outs and bollards, the downtown area has lost several parking spaces and as a result they have lost business. Mr. Lawrence added that the bollards and bump-outs do not calm traffic and create more issues with site lines, parking, and snow clearing in the winter months. He continued by stating that the majority of the traffic issues are from customers entering and exiting the LCBO parking lot. Mr. Lawrence noted that he believes the LCBO is going to be re-locating within the next year and this will fix the traffic concerns. He concluded by advising the Committee that he supports the streetscape project but is asking for the project to be deferred for one year and that the additional bollards and bump-outs not be installed. - 6 - 6-16 i Special General Government Committee Minutes Cladiwa March 18, 2016 i 4.12 Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Newcastle Business Improvement Area, Regarding Capital Project 32-338-16101, Newcastle Streetscape Improvements (Page 350 of the Budget Binder) . Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Newcastle Business Improvement Area (NBIA), was present regarding Capital Project 32-338-16101, Newcastle Streetscape Improvements. Ms. Vanhaverbeke advised the Committee that the NBIA is in support of this project. She continued by explaining that the issues of the bollards and the bump-outs have been discussed at many of the NBIA meetings and all members agree that they are an unattractive addition to the downtown area. Mr. Vanhaverbeke added that they were advised the bollards and bump-outs were a temporary measure. She continued by adding that they do not feel it is possible to remove the bollards and bump-outs or to l add the parking spots back to the downtown area. Ms. Vanhaverbeke advised that they support the gateway sign and are hoping that permanent posts for banners are installed in the downtown to assist with advertising community events. She concluded by advising the Committee they fully support this project and they hope to see it be approved. 4. . t Resolution #GG-131-16 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the following delegations be received with thanks and referred to the 2016 Budget: C' • Marilyn Morawetz and Bill Humber, Jury Lands Foundation • Linda Kent, Library Director, Clarington Public Library • Chris Newman, Coordinator, Firehouse Youth Centre • James Campbell, Executive Director/Curator and Craig Ryan, President, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington • Michael Adams, Executive Director, Clarington Museums & Archives • Sally Barrie, Administrator, and Brent Farr, Executive Director— Home Support, Community Care Durham, • Angie Darlison, Executive Director and Alan Tibbles, President, Bowmanville Older Adult Association j • Shirley Rogers, Chair, Newcastle Community Hall Board • Katharine Warren, Clarington Heritage Committee • Ann-marie Harley, A Gift of Art • Steve Lawrence • Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Newcastle Business Improvement Area Carried I' E C i - 7 - 6-17 Uarftwn Special General Government Committee Minutes March 18, 2016 5 Presentations 5.1 Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer - 2016 Municipal Budget Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer made a verbal and electronic presentation regarding the 2016 Draft Municipal Budget. Ms. Taylor discussed charts regarding the following topics: • An increase on an average house (valued at $294,000) is approximately $12.33 per each 1% • Financial indicators: o Average household income in Clarington (high) o Net municipal levy per capita comparison with selected municipalities o Net municipal levy per capita comparison showing Clarington trends o Property taxes as a percentage of income o How each $100 of Clarington Local Levy is utilized in a 2016 Budget • 2016 Budget Overview with a proposed 2.64% increase after growth has been applied at 1.62%, including external agencies, without options. 1% is approximately $479,000. • 2016 Items of Note • Ongoing Support to Capital Budget • Budget Impact Summary • Looking forward to 2017 Highlighted the following: o Funding of development charges by-law incentives o Utility costs o Impact of Province wide reassessment 6 Finance Department 6.1 FND-002-16 2016 Current and Capital Budget Resolution #GG-132-16 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report FND-002-16 be received; That Council approve the 2016 Operating and Capital budget as outlined in Schedule "A", at an estimated tax levy impact of 2.29% (exclusive of tax policy impacts), as directed in FND-002-16; That Council approve a I% tax levy dedicated to Rural Roads split equally between the Operations and Engineering departments as outlined as item #1 on Schedule "B"; That Council provide direction on the remaining items listed as Priority "B" for consideration, as itemized in Schedule "B"; - 8 - 6-18 i; Special General Government Committee Minutes Clarington , March 18, 2016 That Council provide direction on the grants for external agencies per their requests itemized in Schedule "C", at an estimated tax levy impact of 0.35%; That Schedules outlining Reserve and Reserve Fund Contributions and new Reserve/Reserve Funds be approved as shown in the 2016 Draft Budget Binder; That approximately $800,000 be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund to offset the tax rate impact; That the financing of Capital projects, as outlined in the attached documents, be approved; That the external agencies, referred to in Schedule "C", of Report FND=002-16, be advised of Council's decision regarding their grant request; j i That any cash flow shortfall in the Development Charges Reserve Funds be interim financed from the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund and General Municipal Reserve Fund, to be repaid with interest as cash flow permits; That Report FND-002-16 be adopted by resolution in accordance with provisions of Ontario Regulation 284/09 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and t That the appropriate By-laws to levy the 2016 tax requirements for Municipal, Regional and Education purposes be forwarded to Council for approval, once final tax policy information is available. Carried as Amended Later in the meeting (See following motions) Resolution #GG-133-16 . i Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo C That Staff be directed to install portable trailer washrooms, Capital Project 32-325- 15103 at Clarington Fields with the cost of installation and maintenance to be funded by the Engineering Parks Capital Reserve Fund; and That $150,000.00 (Contributions from General), Reserve Fund Account# 517 in the Engineering Parks Capital, be deleted. Carried c - 9 - 6-19 Special General Government ClaritwmaCommittee Minutes March 18, 2016 Resolution #GG-134-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill That a Fire Prevention Officer be hired in the last fiscal quarter of 2016. Motion Withdrawn Resolution #GG-135-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill That a Fire Prevention Officer be hired in the second half of 2016, at a 2016 Budget cost impact of$45,000. Carried Resolution #GG-136-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Staff Development budgets be consolidated into one account, with a budget total of$270,000. Carried Resolution #GG-137-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That Capital Project 32-330-16109, Longworth Avenue Extension Environmental Assessment, be deleted from the 2016 budget and deferred to the 2017; and That Staff be authorized to develop the Farewell Creek Trail in 2016, with the cost to be interim financed from the Roads and Related Development Charges. Motion Lost F Resolution #GG-138-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Community Services — Mun. Sponsorship — Unallocate expense as stated on page 166 of the draft budget binder, Account#100-42-480-20999-7604, be reduced from $40,000 to $20,000. Motion Lost - 10 - 6-20 Special General Government ClaringtonCommittee Minutes March 18, 2016 Recess Resolution #GG-139-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Committee recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 3:00 PM. 2016 Current and Capital Budget— Continued Resolution #GG-140-16 j Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal That the HR - Consulting expense as stated on page 46 of the draft budget binder, Account#100-16-160-00000-7160, be reduced from $20,000 to $7500. Motion Withdrawn Resolution #GG-141-16 I Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Pkg Enforce Trsf RF expense as stated on page 63 of the draft budget binder, Account#100-19-192-10100-7412, be reduced from $270,000 to $200,000. Motion Lost Resolution #GG-142-16 1 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Item #1 of Schedule "B", Rural Roads Paved Top and hard Top (Engineering and Operations), be approved in the amount of $300,000. Carried Recess Resolution #GG-143-16 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Committee recess for five minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 3:53 PM. - 11 - 6-21 Special General Government ClarftwnCommittee Minutes March 18, 2016 2016 Current and Capital Budget— Continued Resolution #GG-144-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo That the Bowmanville Older Adult Association 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount of$255,000. Carried Resolution #GG-145-16 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the Clarington Museums 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount of $282,643. Carried Resolution #GG-146-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the John Howard Society/Firehouse Youth 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount of$57,200. Carried I Resolution #GG-147-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the Orono Cemetery Board 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount of $10,000. Carried Resolution #GG-148-16 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Newcastle Community Hall 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount of$20,000. Carried Resolution #GG-149-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo That the Visual Arts Centre 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount of $206,714. Carried - 12 - 6-22 i Clar*mjg Special General Government Committee Minutes March 18, 2016 Resolution #GG-150-16 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Clarington Public Library 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount of $2,900,000. Carried G Resolution #GG-151-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke . i That the Community Care Durham 2016 Budget Request be approved in the amount of r $39,500. Carried E Resolution #GG-152-16 r i Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper 4 That Item #11 of Schedule "B", Light Armoured Vehicle Memorial, be tabled until there is a response from the Federal Government. Carried Resolution #GG-153-16 f Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill I That Item #2 of Schedule "B", Additional Emerald Ash Borer Tree Replacement, be approved in the amount of$75,000. Carried Resolution #GG-154-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill That Item #13 of Schedule "B", Newcastle's of the World, be approved in the amount of $20,000 and be funded from the Economic Development Fund. Carried Resolution #GG-155-16 E. Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Item #3 of Schedule "B", Parking Lot Rehabilitation Transfer to Reserve Fund, be approved in the amount of$125,000. Carried I; i - 13 - 6-23 Special General Government ClaringionCommittee Minutes March 18, 2016 Resolution #GG-156-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo That Item #5 of Schedule "B", Engineering Capital, be approved in the amount of $100,000. Motion Lost Resolution #GG-157-16 s Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That Item #5 of Schedule "B", Engineering Capital, be approved in the amount of $149,173. Carried Resolution #GG-158-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner That the question be now put on Schedule B. Motion Lost Resolution #GG-159-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Item #4 of Schedule "B", Overtime/Casual Help Etc., be approved in the amount of $150,000, as required, provided that it is not solely for Emergency Services and Operations. Carried Suspend the Rules Resolution #GG-160-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the Committee to extend the meeting until 5:30 PM. Carried Resolution #GG-161-16 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That Item #22 of Schedule "B", Priority Green, be approved in the amount of$2500. Motion Lost - 14 - 6-24 Special General Government Clarington. Committee Minutes March 18, 2016 Resolution #GG-162-16 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner That Item #12 of Schedule "B", Baseball Field Resurfacing, be approved in the amount of $20,000. Motion Lost Resolution #GG-163-16 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Heritage Committee 2016 reserve contribution of a $1000, be deleted; and That the Heritage Committee - Clar Heritage Com (Board Acco) expenditure Account# 100-50-430-10520-7112 in the amount of$1000, be funded through the tax levy. Carried The foregoing Resolution #GG-132-16 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. r Adjournment i i Resolution #GG-164-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo i That the meeting adjourn at 5:13PM. Carried II Mayor Municipal Clerk t r E l i -.15 - 6-25 Tyrone Community Centre G Annual General Meeting Wed. February 17, 2016 Attendance: Present:Chairman:Joy Vaneyk;Treasurer: Claude Godin; Secretary: Cecile Bowers; Board Members: Corinne VanDeGrootevheen; Dave Taylor; Larry'Quinney and Paul Rowan. Representative from Council-Corinna Traill. Regrets from Laurie LaFrance. Guests: Marlene Craig; Danielle Carroll;Justin Vachon. Alvina Hare-holidays. Corinna Traill chaired Annual Meeting: Openiing nominations for: Chairman: Joy Vaneyk M/S by Cecile Bowers and Dave Taylor. STAND Treasurer: Claude Godin M/S by Joy Vaneyk and Marlene Craig. STAND Secretary: Cecile Bowers M/S by Dave Taylor and Larry Quinney. STAND Booking Rep: Danielle Carroll M/S by Joy Vaneyk and Larry Quinney. STAND Dance Rep: Dave Taylor M/S by Corinne VanDeGrootevheen & Larry Quinney. STAND Sign Rep: Dave Taylor M/S by Cecile Bowers and Larry Quinney. STAND Members at Large: Marlene Craig; Alvina Hare; Paul Rowan; Corinne VanDeGrootevheen; Walter Loveridge; Larry Quinney. M/S by Walter Loveridge and Dave Taylor to accept all members as nominated. CARRIED. Laurie LaFrance not on Board but will book all disc jockeys for monthly dances. Justin Vachon is an interested villager who wants to be involved and volunteer when he can. Secretary Bowers read minutes of January 20, 2016 General Meeting. Correction that the name of Corinna Traill being present was omitted. CORRECTED. M/S by Cecile Bowers and Paul Rowan to accept minutes as read and corrected. CARRIED. Treasurer: Claude Godin noted that he needs a list of new members and portions for Town. Claude noted we had done quite well on our monthly dances, that Hydro had been paid but there will be an adjustment by the Town regarding the Streetlight at entry; All bills paid to date. M/S by Walter Loveridge and Dave Taylor to accept Treasurer's report. CARRIED. DISCUSSION FOLLOWED REGARDING JOBS NEEDING DONE: Paint ceiling tiles in backroom New counters in kitchen Fix drawers and place piece of wood on all cupboard doors to keep dishes more sterile Sand ,refinish and seal butcherblock Bar screen door to purchase and install Can we do a split Dutch type door on inner bar door? We decided we need a new floor scrubber to keep floors gleaming so after discussion: M/S by Dave Taylor and Marlene Craig to allow Larry Quinney to spend up to$500.00 (five hundred dollars) . CARRIED. Joy noted after talking to Town that the Handicapped toilet seats have been tightened and tap in kitchen fixed so not leaking. She was told that the Handicapped toilets are not accessible to a wheelchair so Town is looking into this matter.. Both may have to be just One. 8-1 ' Page Two: Hall Bookings: March 5, 12,22,23, and 26 bookings. Our February Dance had 185 persons here enjoying the evening. Old Business: Feb. 28 there is a Fair to be held at Rickard Centre and Corinne has volunteered to man the table promoting Tyrone Community Centre. New Business: Claude made a proposal that we have a Membership cleanup in different areas of the building : Date set for clean up will be March 19 at 9 a.m. Many jobs to do at that time. M/S by Cecile Bowers and Larry Quinney to donate the bookshelf in the backroom to Tyrone United Church Auction being held February 27th. CARRIED. M/S by Walter Loveridge and Larry that our bartenders will be paid% hour before and 1 hour after bar closing time,that is listed on the permit. Bartender to stay until hall is vacated or 2 a.m. whichever comes first. CARRIED. Rates for Tyrone Community Centre: $400...for Saturdays Sunday and Weekdays for smaller events $30. Per hour $50 for kitchen if food or drink $100. Deposit for any rental to cover costs $300. Is rate for Tyrone United Church...twice a year..if hall not rented on the Friday,the Church may come in that evening to set up for Saturday's event. Special Rates for Members? M/S by Dave Taylor and Paul Rowan that only those " Presently Serving Board Members", get the rate for rental of half price, regardless which day of the week. CARRIED. M/S by Paul Rowan and Corinne VanDeGrootevheen to purchase a new microwave. Cecile will purchase it at Paddy's Market. Present one has been damaged. CARRIED. M/S BY Corinne VanDeGrootevheen and Larry Quinney to purchase new wine glass storage bins. We presently have 120 wine glasses. Larry will purchase. CARRIED. There was discussion regarding the Tyrone Community Centre sign on front of building, being damaged. Cecile to speak to Lorraine Delaney regarding her son-in-law looking into a replacement or what we should do. M/S by Dave Taylor and Walter Loveridge to adjourn. CARRIED. 8-2 i Blackbird Constructors 407 General Partnership 78 blackbird Oshawa, 1 Ontariow Suite 200 constructors 407 GP I Doc.Ref:EC8_13.3.11_00001 March 17, 2016 i To: Community and Stakeholders i i I Re: Notice of Submission Highway 407 East Phase 2 Design and Construction Report#3 i E As per the attached Notice of Submission—Design and Construction Report#3, Blackbird has prepared Design and Construction Report (DCR) #3 which documents the Detailed Design for a portion of the Highway 407 East Phase 2 project. The DCR includes a summary of the consultation process followed during Detailed Design, a description of the proposed design features, a summary of environmental investigations conducted during Detailed Design, specific environmental issues, mitigation measures and commitments, and commits to monitoring procedures associated with the implementation of the project. This DCR will be available for review for a 30 day period from March 17, 2016 to April 18, 2016.The DCR including supporting documentation, can be accessed electronically from the project website at: www.407eastphase2.ca. i We are interested in hearing your comments regarding the project. Comments on this DCR can be provided by mail, e-mail, online, or fax to the contact information provided in the attached Notice of Submission. DISTRIB TION >> I I Sincerely, REVIEWED OY Original To: File' j a Council Direction \D,GG Direction •PD Direction j o Council Information G GG Information O PD Information j Copy To: Dave Keys •Mayor o Members of o Ward Councillors I Environmental Manager C0° I Blackbird Constructors 407 General Partnership C11 CAD •Clerks •Communications ;I o Community •Corporate •Emergency Services Services Services Engineering •Finance .0 Legal Services \ Services •Operations ditnning j Services i' ❑Other: Municipal Clerk's File Highway 407 East Page 1 of 1 8-3 REVIEWED BY original To: ❑File March 9, 2016 ❑Council Direct�' n ❑GG Direction ❑PD Direction ❑Council Information GG Information ❑PD Information Copy To: P \e Rond, Clerk ❑Mayor ❑Me nb Irs of ❑Ward Councillors Town of• Ajax ❑CAO ❑Clerks ❑Communications 65 Ha od Avenue South El Community ❑Corporate ❑Emergency Ajax ON 18 2H9 Services services Services ❑Engineering, ❑Finance ❑Legal Services Services The Regional ❑Operations ❑Planning Municipality RE: Final Report from the Regional COIL ncil Composition Review of Durham Committee 2016-RCCRC-01 OUR : D09 Corporate Services Department- Please be advised that at a meeting held on r unici I cl kis I Legislative Services Council adopted the following recommendations from the Regional Council 605 ROSSLAND RD.E. Composition Review-Committee: PO BOX 623 WHITBY ON Li N 6A3 CANADA a) That the three northern municipalities retain the mayor and one (1) 905-668-7711 Regional Councillor each; i 1-800-372-1102 Fax:905-668-9963 b) That mayors be factored into any calculation regarding the overall www.durham.ca size and distribution of Regional Council; and Matthew L.Gaskell c) That a 28-member Regional Council be retained with the seats Commissioner of distributed as follows: Corporate Services Ajax—4 representatives Brock—2 representatives Clarington — 3 representatives- Oshawa epresentativesOshawa— 6 representatives Pickering —4 representatives Scugog — 2 representatives Uxbridge— 2 representatives Whitby— 5 representatives; and d) That any population statistics used in deciding Regional Council j composition use census figures and short-term (no more than 5- years out) Regional population forecasts; and i e) ' That the composition of Regional Council shall be reviewed on a regular basis, and that reviews take place the first year of every third term of Council following the 2018 election; and for the next review: i) The Regional Council Composition Review Committee (RCCRC) include all of the items that were reviewed by the 2015/2016 RCCRC and any other items as deemed appropriate; and "$s ply nce ��� ^xrhs" If this information is required in.an accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009. 8-4 The membership of the RCCRC be composed of a majority* of members that are non-elected officials; and f) That the.present system of double-direct election of Regional Councillors continue; and g) . That in order for the change to the composition of Council to be in effect for the 2.018-2022 term of Council, the process to change the composition of Council as stipulated in Section 218 of the Municipal Act and Section 4 of Report#2015-A-14 be completed as soon as possible. -Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the ..undersigned. ' Debi A. Wilcox, MPA, CMO,_ �CMMI.II Regional Clerk/ Director of Legislative Services DW/If c: T. Gettinby, CAO/Clerk, Township of Brock A. Greentree Clerk Municipality of Clarington S. Kranc, Clerk, City of Oshawa D. Shields, Clerk, City of Pickering N:Wellsbury, Clerk, Township of Scugog D..Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge C. Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby 8-5 i Page 1 of 6 r The Regional Municipality of Durham Report - r To: Regional Council From: Dr. Tim McTiernan, Chair Regional Council Composition Review Committee Report: #2016-RCCRC-01 I Date: March 9, 2016 I Subject: i Final Report from the Regional Council Composition Review Committee r . C Recommend that the following be reaffirmed and presented to Council as the position of the Committee: 1) THAT the three northern municipalities retain the mayor and one (1) Regional Councillor each; 2) THAT mayors be factored into any calculation regarding the overall size and j distribution of Regional Council; and E 3) THAT a 28-member Regional Council be retained with the seats distributed as follows: Ajax—4 representatives Brock— 2 representatives Clarington — 3 representatives Oshawa — 6 representatives Pickering —4 representatives Scugog —2 representatives Uxbridge —2 representatives Whitby— 5 representatives; and 4) THAT any population statistics used in deciding Regional Council composition use census figures and short-term (no more than 5-years out) Regional population forecasts; and 5) THAT the composition of Regional Council shall be reviewed on a regular basis, 8-6 REVISED Report #2016-RCCRC-01 Page 2 of 6 If this information is.required in an accessible format please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009 and that reviews take place the first year of every third term of Council following the 2018 election; and 6) THAT at that time a review of the timelines for'future reviews be considered as well:.and 7) THAT the present system of double-direct election of Regional Councillors continue. 1. Background 1.1. During the past 20 years the size and distribution of Durham Region's population has changed dramatically. 1.2. In May 2015 Regional Council established a committee to review the composition of Regional Council and report back directly to Regional Council with its recommendations. The purpose of the review is to ensure that governance is viewed as fair, effective and responsive to an evolving community. 1.3. The Regional Council Composition Review Committee (RCCRC) includes the Regional Chair, one Regional Councillor from each area municipality, three representatives from the local boards of trade and chambers of commerce (as well as one representative each from the local post-secondary institutions of University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UGIT), Durham College and Trent University Durham (3). 1.4. The RCCRC met eight times in total as well as holding three public information sessions in Ajax, Oshawa and Scugog. 2. Work of the Regional Council Composition Review Committee 2.1. To inform its decision making the Committee discussed a number of items including: i. Past changes to Durham Region Council composition. ii. The current Durham representation compared to those in other jurisdictions, including the Regions of Halton, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo and York. 8-7 f i I Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Page 3.of 6 If this information is required in an accessible format please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009 iii. Reviewing relevant Ontario Municipal Board and Supreme Court decisions on the issue of effective representation. iv. Considering population forecasts, representation by population, and other factors that could be necessary for achieving effective representation, including geography, community history, community r interests etc. F v. Contemplating the impact of the post-secondary student population on representation. vi. Examining background information regarding the fiscal arrangements of the Region of Durham. vii. Reviewing the legislated roles, responsibilities, duties and workload of councillors, and the potential impacts of having fewer councillors. 2.2. Early in its deliberations the RCCRC agreed to the following principles: L Representation should be fair, effective and responsive ii. The electoral process should be simple and transparent 2.3. During the course of its work, the RCCRC received input from Dr. Robert J. Williams, a local government expert from the University of Waterloo. He delivered a paper to the Committee as well as making a verbal presentation. i and answering committee members'.questions. The Committee heard that there is no empirical evidence that speaks to a formula or consensus on the optimal size of Council, and thatDurham must consider what is in the best interests of the Region. It was noted that successful and sustainable electoral systems are those which are simple and clear, as too much complexity works against voters' understanding and trust in the system. I 2.4. The Chair of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ken Seiling, also addressed the Committee to provide his insights relating to changes in council f' composition in the Region of Waterloo. i 2.6. The Committee considered several different options regarding council composition, some of which reduced Council size and others that redistributed 8-8 REVISED Report #2016-RCCRC-01 Page 4 of 6 If this information is required in an accessible format please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009 existing seats to more equitably reflect population size among lakeshore municipalities. (Please see attachment 1 for the various scenarios considered.) 2.6. Since the RCCRC decided that the north would continue to have two - representatives each, it was decided that to reduce Council size would make it difficult to have adequate representation for the more populous five southern municipalities. Consequently, the decision was to retain the current 28-member council.plus Regional Chair and remove two seats from Oshawa and increase the number of seats by 1 each for Ajax and Whitby (scenario 28 on page 14 of Attachment 1). 3. Communication 3.1. All meeting agendas, minutes and reports have been posted on the Regional website, along with all the background material provided to the RCCRC members. 3.2. At the November meeting of the RCCRC it was decided to hold three public, information sessions, with the arrangements being finalized at the December meeting. This was to provide the opportunity to receive direct public input on outstanding questions. These were also posted on-line to provide another avenue for participation. Communication of the public information sessions began in late 2015, including a corporate Public Service Announcement that was distributed, posted to the Media Room, and included in social media materials beginning December 21. 3.3. Local media began reporting on the upcoming sessions early in the new year, including Durham Radio News on January 2, 2016, and Metroland running four articles within the public commenting period on December 26, January 6, 21 and 22. 3.4. Notices were placed in a number of community'event calendars, including: Durham Region Rogers TV Cable 10, 63 and the HD510 Community Billboard; CKDO 107.7 FM / 1580 AM Radio; KX96 New Country FM; Metroland DurhamRegion.com; "Snap'd" event calendars; and municipal community. calendars in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge. 8-9 r- Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Page 5 of 6 If this information is required in an accessible format please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009 3.5. On January 7, paid Metroland print advertisements ran in Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Ajax/Pickering, Port Perry, Uxbridge, and Brock. Paid Facebook ads ran during the week of January 11, resulting in a reach of 51,682 people. Those posts were further shared among a number of outlets. 3.6. Details of the sessions were also included as a news item on the Brock Township website, and added to Brock's social media (Facebook and Twitter) accounts. The sessions also featured prominently in Ajax corporate and political social media posts. i 3.7. Area Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce included the event information in their upcoming events and member e-newsletters throughout December and January. Details of the Scugog session were also published in community events page of the North Durham publication, CAPS, on:January 13, with a circulation of 14,000 papers. ! 3.8. A second Public Service Announcement was issued and posted online when the deadline for written comments was extended to January 27, 2016. 4. Public Input 4.1. The three public sessions were held in Oshawa (January 18), Ajax'(January 19) and Scugog (January 20). In total there were approximately 80 participants at those sessions with an additional 131 written submissions 1 received, r i 4.2. From the input received, it was clear that while the public generally wanted a smaller Council size, they were prepared to accept the current size as long as the distribution of seats was addressed. Overwhelmingly'people felt that there was substantial inequity in the distribution of seats, particularly in the lakeshore municipalities. There was great support for representation by population. However, while it was recognized that the three northern municipalities were over-represented in terms of population, it was also accepted by many that their geography made it difficult to be effectively represented by just one Regional Councillor. 4.3. At the public sessions there was almost unanimous support for retaining the current double-direct election system. However, the online and written f' i 8-10 r: n Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Page 6 of 6 If this information is required in an accessible format"please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009 submissions were less consistent, with a considerable number in favour of direct election of Regional Councillors. Please see Attachment 2 for a summary chart of the responses to the questions, as well as some of the recurring comments that were made. 4.4. The RCCRC considered the input carefully and was appreciative of the interest -and attention that residents displayed. As can be seen from the summary while the majority of people indicated that they would like Council size reduced, the comments also indicated that the size of Council was less important than having representation by population. The current recommendations address that issue. In addition, participants showed a definite preference for double-direct elections as they felt that there would be a lack of coordination if Regional Councillors did not also sit locally. This too has been reflected in the recommendations. + 5. Conclusion The RCCRC has worked diligently over the past several months and carefully considered how best to deliver on its mandate— to provide recommendations on a governance model that would be viewed as fair, effective and responsive to an evolving community. The Committee is of the opinion that the recommendations outlined in this report are supportive of that mandate, Tim McTiernan, PhD Chair of the Regional Council Composition Review Committee 8-11 I Attachment#1 Report#2016-RCCRC-01. 'Representation Scenarios 1-4, as considered in Report#2015-RCCRC-02, June 19, 2015 Representation Scenario #1 — Maintaining Current Council Size 2014 Population - 36,000 per Member: i' Municipality Factor Population Equation Representation Total Current Change i r Ajax 36,000 120,540 3.3 3 + Mayor 4 3 +1 I Brock 36,000 11,640 0.3 1 + Mayor 2 2 i Clarington 36,000 93,170 2.6 3 + Mayor 4 3 +1. Oshawa 36,000 159,690 4.4 4 + Mayor 5 8 -3 C' Pickering 36,000 94,710 2.6 3 + Mayor 4 4 - i Scugog 36,000 22,345 0.6 1 + Mayor 2 2 - G Uxbridge 36,000 - 21,615 0.6 1 + Mayor 2 2 - Whitby 36,000 132,345 3.7 4 + Mayor 5 4 +1 j . L Durham 656,055 28 28 - Assumptions: (Based on the 1996 Regional Restructuring Committee formula) 1. Mayor of each area municipality is a member of Regional Council. Therefore, Mayor is factored out of the equation, E 2. Each area municipality will have a minimum of 1 Regional Councillor in addition to the Mayor. 1 3. Results are rounded. I II I 1 8-12 i Attachment#1 Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Representation Scenario #2 — Reducing Size of Council by 225% 2014 Population —63,000 per Member: Municipality Factor Population Equation Representation Total Current Change Ajax 63,000 120,540 1.9. 2 + Mayor 3 3 _ Brock 63,000 11,640 0.2 1 + Mayor 2 2 _ Clarington 63,000 .93,170 1.4 1 + Mayor 2 3 -1 Oshawa 63,000 159,690 2.5 3 + Mayor 4 8 -4 Pickering 63,000 94,710 1.5 2 + Moyor 3 4 -1 Scugog J63,000 22,345 0.4 1 + Mayor 2 2 _ Uxbridge 63,000 21,615 0.3 1 + Mayor 2 2 _ Whitby 63,000 132,345 2.1 2 + Mayor 3 4 -1 Durham 656,055 21 28 -7 Assumptions: (Based on the 1996 Regional Restructuring Committee formula) 1. Mayor of each area municipality is a member of Regional Council. Therefore, Mayor is factored out of the equation. 2. Each area municipality will have a minimum of 1 Regional Councillor in addition to the Mayor. 3. Results are rounded. 8-13 2 n 5 c. Attachment#1 Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Representation Scenario #3— Maintaining Current Council Size 2014 Electors —25,000 per Member: Municipality Factor Electors Equation Representation Total Current Change Ajax 25,000 .74,891 3.0 3 + Mayor 4 3 +1 E Brock 25,000 10,325 0.4 1 + Mayor 2 2 _ G Clarington 25,000 62,329 2.5 3 + Mayor 43 +1 r k l Oshawa . 25,000 110,789. 4.4 4 + Mayor 5 8 _3 Pickering 25,000 66,564 2.7 43 + Mayor 4 4 _ i Scugog 25,000 17,942 0.7 1 + Mayor 2 2 Uxbridge 25,000 16,137 0.6 1.+ Mayor 2 2 _ i Whitby 25,000 87,406 3.5 4 + Mayor 5 4 +� Durham 446,383 28 28 j i Assumptions:.(Based on the 1996 Regional Restructuring Committee formula) 1. Mayor of each area municipality is a member of Regional Council. Therefore, Mayor is factored out of the equation. 2. Each area municipality will have a minimum of 1 Regional C.ouncilior in addition to the Mayor. 3. Results are rounded. l I i i I 1 l 8-14 J .) 3 Attachment#1 Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Representation Scenario #4— Reducing Size of Council by 25% 2014 Electors —44,000 per Member: h ' Municipality Factor Electors Equation Representation Total Current Change Ajax 44,000 74,891 1.7 2 + Mayor 3 3 - Brock 44,000 10,325 0.2 1 + Mayor 2 2 _ Clarington 44,000 62,329 1.4 1 + Mayor 2 3 -1 Oshawa 44,000 110,789 2.5 3 + Mayor 4 g _4 Pickering . 44,000 66,564 1. 2 + Mayor 3 4 -1 Scugog 44,000 17,942 0.4 1 + Mayor 2 2 _ Uxbridge 44,000 16,137 0.4 1 + Mayor 2 2 _ Whitby 44,000 87,406 2.0 2 + Mayor 3 4 -1 Durham 446;383 . 21 28 _7 Assumptions: (Based on the 1996 Regional Restructuring Committee formula) 1. Mayor of each area municipality is a member of Regional Council. Therefore, Mayor is factored out of the equation. 2. 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L a EL CD = tT oO= � O = Cc=_ �p> zm N = wr 11 � b QI pr A co O L LoN .0 O)O QYt=' MXO " to 'aN O =c, C� II C, Cq ma a `� a� �= -x � �c�v ¢� OOm mU�� CL aaa`�m o� Nj� ��N cto- c, 8-17 Attachment#1 Report#2016-RCCRC-01 January 22, 2016 Meeting of the Regional Council Composition Review Committee (RCCRC) Discussion Item (A): Representation Scenarios Illustrating tracing Voter Parity-Requested by Councillor Jordan at the RCCRC meeting held on December 18, 2015 Table 1: Current Council Composition :.,_unicipalit :__::: o�ancilNletifbers. :; :po :.. ::: .::.:• ;u a•ion;pCuer.:. .. �Vanance•from.A�g :; meiibe� : rie _.�(,. . nt)•;" °`Poi;;:``•:�;` -;Seats':' n sus• - 5•o- 0 12Jp 50;`:.;: Ajax(109,600) 3 36,533 18.0% 10.7% 168.2% -.._,:. Clarington (84,548) 3 28,183 13.9% 10.7% 129.8% Oshawa(149,607) 8 18,701 24.6% 28.6% 86.1% Pickering(88,721) 4 22,180 14.6% 14.3% 102.1% o`- 1. 785' 3'i6- o- - 7:o::••<::'_.. i xb d n e�20 62 - .9 3 ,..: � ''.::::::• _.2:� - - `gip.. ,:,.D:_•, - _..:._• (...,__._.).. .: ...::. ..: .,:._':-,•. "_ '1x'312": -`'.3�;/0.�-"' -�:•;:/ Whitby(122,022) 4 30.,506 20.1% 14.3% 140.5% Durham total= 28+Regional Chair 21,715 100% 100% 100% 608,031 Table 1 illustrates a representation variance of 95% between the highest pop-per-member amount among the urban lakeshore communities (36,533 in Ajax)and the lowest(18,701 in Oshawa). Table 2: "Scenario 2b"—Reduce the number of seats to 20+Regional Chair (14 seats redistributed after factoring out the northern townships) Munis P. :.�'°: _ - 2b^:`�.� - "Sceriano2ti:- �°- •o - ::*-; - a - ance o ed : mber< Fo - �ofis -20 ea .m - - - - - - ember' -- x vai=` _ �ance�riile's - - , , - o r Ajax(109,600) 3 36,533 18.0% 15% 120.2% h —� Brock 1A.341s;': <'; ::;;::;- .•:.:. :. ,:, .,--,:•;••., -<• ,..:: .. . .... ..:,.:.8..7/0; � .Clarington(84,548) 2 42 274 13.9% 10% 139.1% Oshawa(149,607) 4 37,402 24.6% 20% 123.0% _ s Pickering (88,721) 2 44,361 14.6% 10% 145.9% - u - 2 - 1=569: - �. _ -- - - 3:3:6: 7 �. •623' 'o^' -� •�3:4 _ ._...... o:,-:.;•.:;:•..::::::...:;::33:9✓o.=i:�=: <: Whitby(122,022). 3 40,674 20.1% 15% 133.8% Durham total= 20+Regional Chair 30,402 100% 100% 100% 608,031 i s i j i 8-18 • 5 '1 i . 7 Attachment#1 Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Table 3: "Scenario 3"-Redistribute, but keep the number of seats at 28 +Regional Chair (22 seats redistributed after factoring out the northern townships) P ScenaTao 3_::==:::: :. ' Scenano _ _ - ..%;of_�: ,�. :%;of: ;�==;"afai•iancePfroria.;A� ;:- ..RedistnbiJte'=but;' {Pgpulatiori 20.x1,::•:; :�,,..�.,.. :�•k e - .Ge h - - ns s• ,u:•b - - u - - rt to er.:::' •�.: - aou - ' is at28 - - - - 75/0-• ha G fi'r - air:= - Ajax(109,600) 4 27,400 18,0% 14.3% 126.2% - _ ,e.:2:6:1;10:.:':',�:'�•=,` Clarington (84,548) 3 28,183 13.9% 10.7% 129.8% Oshawa(149,607) 6 24,935 '24:6% 21.4% 114.8% Pickering(88,721) 4 22,180 14.6% 14.3% .. 9..35...1;;569•;::.:-: - ....::._ - Xi)I - r d e:ZO• - s2 _ - :::334. o°`• = - - - ,/0'1• x`7.1.:/0'•<'•` 1Nhitby(122,022) 5 _... ��.�47<,�✓0:`:-�:�_• :. 24,404 20.1% 17.9% < 112.4% Durham total= 28+Regional Chair 21,715 100% 100% 100% 608,031 Tables 2 and 3 illustrate the representation variance in two of the scenarios previously requested by Committee member Joe Muldoon. In"Scenario 2b", the representation variance between Ajax(36,533) and Oshawa (37,402) is negligible. In Scenario 3, the variance between Ajax(27,400) and Oshawa (24,935) is 9.9%,while maintaining the current overall size of Regional Council. Table 4: Ajax's "Fair Representation Solution"-Applying a population-per-member ratio of approximately 40,000 to the five Lakeshore/urban municipalities,-with a guarantee of at feast one representative in each Township for a total of 17 seats+Regional Chair Mu - rnc - a7 _J - a- - - - - - ante - �fi0 Av ?a' - - e - - e: - 40.: - �R rir` `P .tatiori�r - �`wlat'io` n, P p ntajio ti _ = keslo�e` ' - �.>(•:. - - - -Ce. on= - - - - nsus. <reduce, -- "�o - - e _,_ P.. A:_:, - _ - mbe, - - -o - - r. is° a -c• - , n illor� - - �7. r'e• k��: - - - R o al - :,..< an" °G r e s ha" - - - ....:..:.. .:.... ::.... Ajax(109,600) 3 36,533 18.0%, 17.6% 92.2% k.1=1 8411 ,..•::.:.....--::. _ - -- - • Clarington(84,548) 2 42,274 13.9% 11.8% Oshawa(149,607) 4 37,402 24.6% 23.6% 94.4% Pickering (88,721) 2 44,361 14.6% 11.8% 112.0% 2 x.69, �• 69 ri a :......- ;;. .. ... . _ .__ 623 .. . ........ .. :::•:::: - - - -,.2� - Whitby(122,022) 3 40,674 20.1% 17.6% 100.3% Durham total= 17+ Regional Chair 35,767 100% 100% 90.3% 608,031 Lakeshore/urban 14 39,607 91.1% 82.3% 100% -total=554,498 8-19 j .� 8 Attachment#1 Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Table 4 is a direct reference to the"Fair Representation Solution" as proposed in the Town of Ajax Report dated May 3, 2013 and distributed to RCCRC members on August 28, 2015.With a consistent lakeshore/urban population-per-member ranging from a low of 36,533 in Ajax to a high of 44,361 in Pickering,the maximum representation variance is 21%. Table 5:Variation of Ajax's "Fair Representation Solution"—Applyinga population-per-member ratio of approximately 40,000 to the five Lakeshore/urban municipalities,with a guarantee of at least two representatives in each Township for a total of 20 seats+Regional Chair fled A7.. . ax;Fair: _•., -:MoaifiedAj.. `:�o�of�;`:�.�"''��lo�of:-_• re erata '�P lafion!20� re ntatio': :�. 1;1;��-<;.:• ,p. - - n�_ P `` - 'Seats T?`:° ;1;00.✓0.o-lakesfore - .,. n mbe` :L:V f ats t — -- za. A'aX 109,600 3 0 0 ! ( ) 36,533 I 18.0/0 15% 92.2% 5'671 : '`14:3%_ Clarington(84,548) 2 42,274 13.9% 10% 106.7% Oshawa (149,607) 4 37,402 24.6% 20% 94.4% r Pickering(88,721) 2 44,361 . 14.6%+ 10% 112.0% Scu o' 1:1569.:•;,: .; 2:. 9. 9;i2 . .......). °yo `10°70'•:_:':.'•;: :-2 llxbnd e 20=623 - - Whitby(122,022) 3 40,674 20.1% 15% 100.3% Durham total= 20+Regional Chair 30,402 100% 100% 76.8% 608,031 Lakeshore/urban 14 39,607 91.1% 70.0%.' 100% total=554,498 Table 5 is a variation that accounts for the two member per rural municipality(Mayor+ 1)principle that was previously endorsed by the RCCRC. In this scenario, there is no difference to the representation j. variance among lakeshore/urban communities compared to Fair Representation Scenario. Overall Assumptions: 1. All 8 mayors automatically have a seat. 2. There are three rural municipalities (Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock)that should be treated equivalently. 3. There and five"urban" municipalities that should be treated equivalently, 4. Representation is based primarily on population from the.last census.(Use 2011 Census Numbers on"Composition of Ontario Regional Councils"). 5. Council composition to be reviewed every 8 years. I" 9 8-20 � � o Attachment #1 Repo rt..#2016-RCCRC-01 January 22,2016 Meeting of the Regional Council Composition Review Committee(RCCRC) Prepared by Regional Staff Further scenarios with population forecasts for 2021 and 2020—with all municipalities factored in (with a given of 2 representatives for the three northern municipalities) and with just the southern municipalities(also with a given of.northern representation of two each). All scenarios produced with a target of 35,000 residents per councillor. Table 1: Current Council Size Municipality'; Gouncil;Memb"e'r>`:_` ;Po pixilation .flaltio br ast+` Ajax(132,325) 4'(3.7) 33,081 16 14 r 7<r Clarington 3(3.08) 36,033 13 11. (108,100) Oshawa(174,695) 5(4.95) 34,939 22 18 Pickering(177,915) 5 35,583 22 18 °_Scu_999�2�i415,j=,'>>_` :• - •=2,-::::,;::'<_.._: . - - a'1:9707-:;:=..,,.::.i-. ;:3�::::.:;' -7 : Whitby(156,915) 5(4.5) 31,383 19 18 FDurham total= 28+ Regional Chair 28,928 100% 100% 809,990 Table 1 illustrates distribution given current council size with 2 members for each of the three northern municipalities and the southern municipalities with a target of 35,000 residents per councillor for 2021 population figures Table 2: Current Council Size using 5 Southern Municipalities Population Data ' .Muhicipali�!= ;:�=;_.;,;;>G:ouncil°Members:::. = :�Populafoi�'iPer'=. .`' '010•of-`::-`. `:%o ofi �-° " {Popu{ation 2021: .::;; member . : Pop_ Seats;._.. Ajax(132,325) 4(3.7) - 33,081 18 18.2 Clarington 3(3.08) 36,033 14 13.6 (108,100) Oshawa(174,695) 5(4.9) 34,939 23 22.7 Pickering(177,915) 5 35,583 24 22.7 Whitby(156,915) 5(4.5) 31,383 21 22.7 Southern total= 22 souther 34,209 100% 99.9% 749,950 councillors (total 28+Regional Chair) Table 2 illustrates distribution given current council size with 2 members of the northern municipalities as a given, and the remaining 22 southern municipal seats with a target of 35,000 residents per councillor for 2021 population figures 8-21 10 i Attachment#1 " Report#2016-RCCRC-01 Table 3: 26 Member Council (Plus {regional Chair) =Couriotmembers :Pgpulafionper. %;of.. . %-of. . (Population 2020 merrit'er Pop" . Seats= Forecast i Ajax(130,800) 4 (3.7) 25,950 18 15 - : _,,2. . i Clarington 3 35,367 14 12 (106,100) Oshawa(168,900) 5 (4.8) 33,780 23 19 Pickering(127,300) 4 (3.6) 31,825 �#20 15 .. :. :.....:...... .... ..). ..:..,.:.. .. :... _:: . .. . .,-_ ..:. 1.1.,750 'Uxbridge" -g., Whitby(144,300) 4(4.1) 36.075 15 'Durham total= 26+Regional Chair. 28,265 100% 100% 734,900 • l . h Table 3 illustrates distribution given council size of 26 members with 2 members for each of the three northern municipalities and southern municipalities with a target of 35,000 residents per councillor for 2020 population figures Table 4: 26 Member Council(plus Regional Chair) using 5 Southern Municipalities Population Data Municipality:%': :::`s.= Council Members'- ;P,o ulation er ° (Po'ulatioii` rriemt%ei�::. - Ro Ajax(130,800) 3.7(4) 33,081 19 20 Clarington 3.08(3) 36,033 16 15 (106,100) Oshawa(168,900) 4.9(5)- 34,939 25 25 Pickering(127,300) 4 31,825 19 20. 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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing makes a regulation authorizing the Region to exercise its powers under Section 218, G iii. Regional Council drafts a by-law to exercise its powers to change the composition of Regional Council pursuant to the provisions of the regulation and subject to the rules set out in subsection 218 (1). iv. The Regional Clerk gives notice of Council's intention to pass a by-law I under Section 218-and hold at least one public meeting to consider the e matter. r V. The by-law must pass a "triple majority". A "triple majority" is achieved when: • The by-law receives the support of a majority of all votes of Regional Council; • A majority of the councils of all the lower-tier municipalities pass j resolutions consenting to the by-law; and • The total number of electors in the. lower-tier municipalities that i have passed resolutions consenting to the by-law form a majority of j all the electors in the Region. vi. The by-law would then come into force on the day the new council is organized following the first regular election after passing of the by-law, vii. The first regular election after the passing of the by-law will be conducted as if the by-law was already in force. is 4.2 In order for any change to the composition of Council to be in effect for the 2018-2022 term of Council, the process stipulated in the Municipat Act would have to be completed by December 31, 2017. 4.3 Altering the composition and representation of Regional Council would have implications on area municipalities, including the composition of area municipal Councils. For area municipalities with Regional Councillors elected by ward, ward boundaries may need to be amended and the overall number of wards could change. D :? _ 8-30 Fleming, Cindy From: GLO (MOECC) <GLO@ontario.ca> Sent: March-22-16 1:30 PM To: GLO (MOECC) Subject: Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Repoli Attachments: OGLS First Progress Report_French.pdf; OGLS First Progress Report_English.pdf On behalf of all the Great Lakes ministries, we are pleased to announce the release of Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report. A copy of the First Progress Report is attached. It can also be read online here. The First Progress Report outlines key accomplishments since the release of Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy in 2012. It represents the efforts and actions of more than a dozen Great Lakes Ministries including the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The report links to Great Lakes resources such as the Water Quality in Ontario 2014 Report, which addresses water quality in all of Ontario's natural waters, including the Great Lakes. I Under the Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015, Ontario is committed to reporting on progress every three years. r Thank you to all those who have contributed to the.progress in achieving our Great Lakes goals. Only by working together can we ensure that future generations.will inherit a healthy and resilient Great Lakes ecosystem. I Sincerely, Great Lakes Office Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change DIST I ION I' REVIEWED BY 7,z Original To: Ale ❑Council Direction ❑GG Direction ❑PD Direction ❑Council Information Ytl GG Information ❑PD Information Copy To: ❑Mayor ❑Members of ❑Ward Councillors Council ❑CAO ❑Clerks ❑Communications ❑community ❑Corporate ❑Emergency Services Services Services ngineering 13 Finance ❑Legal Services \ , Services Operations C3 Planning Services ❑Other: Municipal Clerk's Fife r h - 1 8-31 i' a f� First r { Pro,-vress e-v-�, ort r ................... 2016 rte. - 4ir Ontario 8-32 I' i Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 2016 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ontario's New Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Goal 1: Engaging and Empowering Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Goal 2: Protecting Water for Human and Ecological Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Goal 3: Improving Wetlands, Beaches and Coastal Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Goal 4: Protecting Habitats and Species . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Goal 5: Enhancing Understanding and Adaptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 r Goal 6: Ensuring Environmentally Sustainable Economic Opportunities and Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 i Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 i I i 1; C i� r i For more information: Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Public Information Centre 2nd Floor, Macdonald Block 900 Bay Street, Suite M2-22 Toronto, ON M7A 1N3 j= 416-325-4000 f Toll freer-800-565-4923 picemail.moe@ontario.ca ontario.ca/environment k PIBS 9934e ©Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2016 Ce document est disponible en frangais r 8-33 On behalf of all of Ontario's Great Lakes ministers,I am pleased to present this first Great Lakes Strategy progress report. The Great Lakes are vitally important to the people of Ontario for our drinking water, quality of life and prosperity. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River watersheds hold nearly one-fifth of all the fresh surface water on the planet. For Ontario, this global ecosystem is both a tremendous gift, and a great responsibility. We rely on this remarkable system of lakes for the water we drink,for the energy that powers our communities, for industry and for moving goods to market. With over 98 per cent of Ontarians now living in the watersheds of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River,these watersheds also give most of us our beaches, our waterfronts, our nature experiences, and the places we call home. When we released Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy in 2012, we set out priority actions that the Government of Ontario, working with partners, would take to help keep the Great Lakes drinkable, swimmable and fishable for generations to come. Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy included a commitment to reporting on progress after three years. This progress report outlines some of the key accomplishments and new scientific findings during the first three years of Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy. It represents the efforts across 14 different ministries and numerous partners. Together,with our many Great Lakes partners, we are working to protect water,restore nature and focus efforts on priority geographic areas such as.wetlands. We have been able to learn from and work with First Nations in implementing Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy. We are helping Ontarians connect with and benefit from these majestic lakes. But there is still more work to be done. We` need to continue to invest in science and monitoring of our Great Lakes waters to better inform us of threats to the lakes. We will use this science to ensure we are making informed decisions to better protect and improve the quality of the lakes. New scientific research over the past few years also underscores the vulnerability of our Great Lakes. For example, in the summer of 2015 Lake Erie experienced its biggest harmful algal bloom ever recorded. This report shares some recent science on the causes of Lake Erie's water quality issues and on other pressing issues such as the impacts of climate change in the Great Lakes. In October of 2015,the Ontario Legislature passed a new law,the Great Lakes Protection Act. This act recognizes the diverse issues facing the Great Lakes, from invasive species to pollution to climate change. It provides new tools to better tackle these challenges. The act enshrines Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy as a living document and ensures that Great Lakes progress reports will be released every three years. Healthy Great Lakes are essential to the success of our province. We need to work with all of our partners to increase our efforts to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Only by working together can we ensure that our children will inherit a legacy of a healthy and resilient Great Lakes ecosystem. I encourage all Ontarians to read this report and to get involved in protecting our Great Lakes. Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change 3 8-34 i Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake In this report-you will find highlights of Ontario and the St. Lawrence River— nearly Ontario's Great Lakes achievements organized everyone who lives,works or travels in Ontario, around the six goals of the Strategy: knows at least one of these magnificent bodies Goal 1: Engaging and empowering of water, their watersheds and connecting rivers. In fact, whenever you catch a fish,bike communities along a trail, visit a provincial park,turn on the Goal 2:Protecting water for human and faucet to get a drink of water or enjoy a glass ecological health of wine from an Ontario vineyard, chances Goal 3: Improving wetlands,beaches and are you are enjoying the benefits of the Great coastal areas Lakes. We have the world's longest freshwater coastline — and more of the Great Lakes and Goal 4: Protecting habitats and species St. Lawrence River's water and coastline than Goal 5: Enhancing understanding and all of the U.S. Great Lakes States combined. adaptation The Province developed Ontario's Great Lakes Goal 6: Ensuring environmentally sustainable Strategy in response to new pressures that were economic opportunities and putting the Great Lakes in jeopardy. Scientists innovation. who study the Great Lakes were warning us that the lakes were at "a tipping point" of The report spotlights developments in Great irreversible decline. Our commitments in Lakes science, as well as some measures we Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy included a are using to track our progress. Throughout the promise to report back to Ontarians in three report you will find links to comprehensive years on our success in carrying out the resources about the Great Lakes, including Strategy as part of our shared responsibility to detailed Ontario and binational technical protect the Great Lakes. reports on the health of the Great Lakes,their water quality and biodiversity. } 77 sl Point Pelee National Park.(Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation) II i' 4 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy • First Progress Report 3-35 This first progress report represents actions The Great Lakes-the foundation of and efforts across the 14 Great Lakes ministries Ontario's economy and quality of life led by the Ministries of: Environment and The Great Lakes are a source of enormous Climate Change; Natural Resources and economic benefit to Ontario and the Forestry; Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; foundation of Ontario's growth and Municipal Affairs and Housing; Economic development. They are vital to our well- Development; Employment and Infrastructure; being and provide invaluable amenities Aboriginal Affairs; Tourism, Culture and Sport; and services. The Great Lakes and their Health and Long-Term Care; Transportation; watersheds: and Intergovernmental Affairs. Input has been provided by the Ministries of Education, Generate.80 per cent of Ontario power Energy, Research and Innovation, and Northern (hydro and cooling) Development and Mines. The report also Provide recreational fishing opportunities represents some key actions of First Nations to about 385,000 anglers whose total and Metis communities, municipalities, direct expenditures and investments conservation authorities and watershed groups, wholly attributable to recreational fishing environmental organizations, the scientific in the Great Lakes are about $432"million community and academia,the industrial, wally agricultural,recreational and tourism sectors and the general public. • Are home to over 95 per cent of Ontario's We recognize that the Great Lakes are a shared agriculture and food production system. Ontario's partnerships with Canada • Provide a navigable seaway to support and neighbouring jurisdictions are essential base industries that depend on to achieving resilience for the Great Lakes, marine transport including the steel, Ontario also recognizes that with so much of construction, agriculture, energy and the Great Lakes system within our province, chemical industries we have a responsibility to take action to Provide sources of drinking water for a. protect these shared waters. Although this majority of Ontarians, report describes many positive developments since the release of the 2012 Strategy, it also contains recent scientific findings that remind - - us of the stress these lakes are under. More needs to be done to restore and protect the Great Lakes ecosystem. We thank all of the organizations and individuals who have contributed to the progress and successes that this report describes. Introduction 5 8-36 On November 3, 2015, Ontario's Great Lakes This document fulfills the commitment in Protection Act, 2015,received Royal Assent. Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy to report back This new law reflects the goals and principles three years after the release of the Strategy. Our of Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy and enshrines next progress report mill deliver on Section 8 it in law, setting out detailed requirements for of the act's detailed reporting requirements. strategy contents,reporting and periodic review. In addition to reporting our progress we will The act is designed to help address the provide details about a suite of environmental significant environmental challenges facing monitoring programs and include information on targets set. Under the act we have also the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin, , including the changing climate. It identifies committed to launching a review of Ontario s Great Lakes Strategy by December 2018 and some initial priorities for immediate action, every six years thereafter. such as reducing harmful algal blooms. At the same time, this legislation enables To read the Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015 public bodies to identify and target actions visit www.ontario.ca/laws. on priority issues and geographic areas. It provides new tools, including: Establishing a Great Lakes Guardians' Council, a forum to help improve collaboration among Ontario's Great Lakes partners • The authority to set Great Lakes targets along with action plans Enabling communities and governments to focus actions on local or regional problems through plans known as "geographically- focused initiatives" Establishing or maintaining monitoring programs on key ecological conditions. L i I' is f Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-37 il lot. Measuring progress on local community action Since 2012, the Great Lakes Guardian increases in these figures as more Community Fund(GLGCF) has awarded individuals and communities become $4.5 million to 221 projects, while partners involved in the protection and restoration have contributed over $15.8 million in of the Great Lakes. support. It is our target to see continued GLGCF project achievements include: • Engaging over 11,000 volunteers The high level of participation in GLGCF • Planting 85,125 trees (trees, shrubs and projects shows Ontarians are.connecting plants) with their Great Lakes and taking action to make a difference. • Releasing 2,133 fish • Collecting 586 bags of garbage. Local Community Action approximately 192 cubic yards of water Programs soldier was removed from the waters. Environmental Defence is a non-profit Through hands-on activities, communities organization working with the community are taking action to protect the Great Lakes. In to create "The Living Beach," a rain garden 2012, the Great Lakes Guardian Community project at Woodbine Beach in Toronto on Fund (GLGCF) was established, providing Lake Ontario. Beach visitors will experience grants to not-for-profit organizations and First a rich and diverse natural habitat in an urban Nations and Nletis communities to support centre. The project also includes workshops projects with benefits to the Great Lakes and to teach the benefits of creating home rain their connecting rivers and watersheds. For. gardens (gardens that take advantage of example: rainfall and reduce stormwater runoff). The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Building Awareness Hunters are helping to eradicate the water soldier— an aquatic invasive plant species Ontario Parks and its partners offer programs —from the Trent Severn Waterway (the that help.people of all ages connect with the waterway which connects Lake Ontario and natural and cultural history of the Great Lakes, Lake Huron). Using a mechanical harvester Each summer over half a million park visitors Goal 1 7 8-38 Measuring progress on building awareness and certification program for students in kindergarten to Grade 12. To support our efforts to build Ontarians' Great Lakes awareness, Ontario assesses Ontario worked with local conservation the number of participants in Ontario Parks authorities and other environmental partners to support teachers and school boards in creating natural heritage programs and the number of teachers engaged through Ontario's Great Great Lakes learning opportunities. The result Lakes.initiatives. Each summer, 2.8 million was a series of conferences for Grade 11-12 park visitors take part in Ontario Parks Specialist High Skills Major teachers and students across the Great Lakes Basin. More education programs. Since the launch of the Strategy, approximately 2,000 teachers than 500 students met with Great Lakes professionals and took part in lakeside have been engaged by Ontario's Great Lakes hands-on activities. More conferences are initiatives. scheduled for 2016 due to the enthusiastic response from teachers, students and Great Lakes professionals. Ontario's work has take part in over 9,000 staff-led natural heritage supported school boards, conservation I' education programs. Millions more learn about authorities and other Great Lakes partners Ontario's natural and cultural heritage through in forg ing relationships that will help build museums, educational signage, publications greater Great Lakes awareness and provide and social media. Ontario offers a Learn to students with community-connected Camp and a Learn to Fish program at dozens of experiential learning opportunities. provincial parks-and outdoor areas in Ontario. These programs introduce thousands of � 00 Canadians (often new Canadians) to camping and fishing experiences in a safe, fun and and Partners iS encouraging environment. The programs are Ontario's cultural institutions attract millions consistent with the vision and principles of of visitors each year. They help to educate the Ontario Children's Outdoor Charter. The and engage visitors through experiences that Charter aims to get children outside to discover deepen their connection to the Great Lakes. nature's wonders. For example: Since the release of the Strategy, Ontario has been working with elementary and high school Ontario's Conservation Authorities: teachers torovide opportunities to use the P PP Protecting the Great Lakes Watershed � Great Lakes and their watersheds as context for teaching and learning. In 2015, Ontario In 2013, Conservation Ontario developed supported the Children's Water Education an interactive online Great Lakes watershed Council in creating a new Great Lakes Activity map that lets users identify their watershed Centre for the Children's Water Festival.- and its connection to its Great Lake. The Twenty-eight festivals were held across Ontario map showcases Great Lakes watershed with 60,000 student participants. features and functions, the water cycle, benefits of the Great Lakes, stressors on Ontario has supported new Great Lakes content the lakes, and actions and activities taking for a one-of-a-kind program called EcoSchools. place to help the lakes. EcoSchools is an environmental education j 8 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-39 • The Toronto Zoo established the Toronto Zoo Great Lakes program in 2014, which ' provides students and teachers across : seven school boards with resources that ` }' incorporate the Great Lakes into lesson plans ` , 3 . and learning activities. a • The Ontario Science Centre is exploring a f � � plan to.redevelop the Great Lakes exhibit to � �0 _ make it more interactive and accessible to a , wide range of visitors. + � k � � ` � The Royal Ontario Museum is a member of the Ontario Biodiversity Council and the Biodiversity Education and Awareness, Network, helping to achieve the goals of Ontario's Biodiversity Strategy. The - museum supports biodiversity education and awareness including the development and distribution of curriculum-based lesson plans and other resources about the diversity ,�� of living things. ; Investing in the Great Lakes Ontario .x Conserv'aUon In addition to the base funding for core -_ programs across all ministries, Ontario Lake Ontario's 2015 Student Conference poster.(Toronto invests an additional $15 million annually and Region Conservation Authority) toward projects that directly benefit the Great Lakes. Since 2007, Ontario has invested more project engaged Great Lakes experts across than$140 million into 1,000 local Great many sectors, and 21 Ontario and U.S. research Lakes protection projects that have reduced organizations and universities. The project harmful pollutants,restored some of the most identified driving forces that influence the air, contaminated areas and engaged hundreds watershed and water bodies of the Great Lakes of partners and community groups to protect region. Researchers examined these drivers and restore the health of the Great Lakes. of change and generated four potential future Since 2007, Ontario has also invested more scenarios for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence than $660 million in upgrades to municipal River Basin. Based on a structured scenario wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in analysis and extensive stakeholder engagement, the Great Lakes Basin, researchers proposed areas of governance and policy improvement to achieve a thriving Engaging social scientists on and prosperous future for the region. The the future of the Great Lakes project also contributed to broadening and In 2015, the Great Lakes Futures Project was strengthening a network of Great Lakes experts completed and featured in a special issue across many sectors and regions. of the Journal of Great Lakes Research. The Goal 1 g 8-40 i' I' G Strengthening and building their traditional "The Great Lakes ecological relationships with First Nations are the.heart of communities knowledge to help our Nation." carry out anything Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy and the Great done under the act Rhonda Gagnon, . Lakes Protection Act, 2015 recognize First such as reviewing Anishinabek Nation Nations'relationship with the Great Lakes-St. or amending Lawrence River Basin. For millennia, First the Strategy, Nations peoples have lived in the Great Lakes establishing targets, Basin—fishing, hunting, farming and trading, preparing plans, deciding whether to approve a while.maintaining a spiritual and cultural proposal for an initiative, and deciding to seek relationship with the Great Lakes-. Cabinet approval of a geographically-focused In implementing the Strategy, we have,engaged initiative. The act requires the Minister of the with and continued to strengthen and build Environment and Climate Change to consider relationships with First Nation communities traditional ecological knowledge if offered. and organizations. The act recognizes that First Traditional ecological knowledge is already Nations maintain a relationship with water. offered and considered in some provincial The act re-affirms that it does not abrogate decisions. For example,Walpole Island or derogate from the protection provided for First Nation was consulted on traditional existing Aboriginal and treaty rights. The ecological knowledge about species at risk act recognizes that First Nations may offer affected by a new highway in the Windsor Following.in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors—Elders and Youth Gathering I Building on the success of an initial gathering in 2014, in March 2015 over 70 First Nation youth and Elders gathered in Sault Ste..Marie on the.St. Marys River between Lake Huron and:Lake. Superior, to participate in a three-day traditional ecological knowledge gathering, "Following in the Footsteps of our Ancestors." The event connected youth and Elders in order to foster discussion on Great Lakes and water issues. The.purpose was to provide youth with practical traditional ecological knowledge for addressing environmental concerns, empower youth with skills.to get involved in their community and provide opportunities for Elders to share their knowledge with youth. The gathering opened with a traditional ceremony. A main highlight of the event was a four- kilometre water walk led by youth where they discussed hands-on, experiential learning. opportunities on how to care for water. Over the course of the three days, youth, Elders and other participants gave presentations on water and the environment..There was a strong desire to share and experience knowledge with others, as well as discuss topics such as water spills clean-up, student research, vulnerable areas and renewable energy. There were suggestions for identifying potential partnerships,networking, collaborating, sharing knowledge and empowering youth. 10 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-41 - organizations in efforts to protect - these waters together. Activities are underway with Metis people = on the development of a pilot project to support the use of Or Metis traditional knowledge in contributing to understanding and _ - addressing key Great Lakes issues. Y _ A Great Lakes meeting with Metis people was held in early 2016 to 9 discuss Ontario's various Great jLakes initiatives, including the Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015 and Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy. Ontario also partnered with Exploring the water and wildlife at Heart Lake Conservation Area in Canada and the Metis Nation of Brampton,Ontario.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) Ontario to host the first annual meeting with Metis people under area. This knowledge has been valuable in the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes mitigating the impacts of development on Water Quality and Ecosystem Health, 2014. those species. Walpole Island First Nation collaborated on protection initiatives through Renewing theCanada- various ecological circles (public gatherings on Ontario Commitment to the Walpole Island) to learn more about'species at risk and their significance to the First Nation Great Lakes and Windsor communities. Walpole Island In 2014, Canada and Ontario renewed their First Nation's business, Danshab Enterprises, commitment to the Great Lakes by signing became a valuable partner with the Province a new Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great in transplanting species at risk. Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health, In early 2016, Ontario worked in partnership 2014 (COA), the eighth COA since 1971. The with Canada and the Chiefs of Ontario to host Ministries of the Environment and Climate the first annual meeting with First Nation Change, Natural Resources and Forestry and communities under the Canada-Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and signed this five-year agreement, along with Ecosystem Health, 2014. seven federal departments. Engaging MetiS communities The new COA has provisions to strengthen governance and accountability measures. The Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015, It also includes new annexes on Engaging recognizes that the Great Lakes Basin is a First Nations,Engaging M6tis,Engaging historic location where Metis identity emerged Communities and Climate Change Impacts. in Ontario. In implementing the Strategy, we During the term of the 2014 COA, the have engaged with and continued to build governments hope to complete all actions relationships with Metis communities and toward delisting five Areas of Concern and Goal 1 11 8-42 I: make significant progress in the remaining conservation authorities to bring Great Lakes Areas of Concern; take targeted action in workshops to more high school students in priority nearshore areas; increase investment Ontario. in nutrients reduction research and monitoring, Continuing to strengthen and build Great and climate change science; undertake more Lakes relationships with First Nations focused invasive species work; and provide a communities and with Metis communities. more strategic approach to influencing future The Minister of the Environment and water infrastructure investments. Climate Change will consider traditional The COA supports Canada's commitments ecological knowledge, if offered,-when under the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water implementing the new Great Lakes Quality Agreement. Ontario also continues Protection Act, 2015. to support other related binational efforts Working closely with federal agencies on Great Lakes protection. For example, and other partners as we deliver Ontario's senior Ontario staff serve as members of the commitments under the Canada-Ontario International joint Commission's Water Quality Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality Board and Science Advisory Board. and Ecosystem Health, 2014. Focus for future action Building on the accomplishments of Goal 1, future directions to F"D FIRM enhance community engagement �W and empowerment on Great Lakes over the next few years will include: • Supporting Great Lakes workshops and the creation of - Great Lakes learning guides to help educators deliver the EcoSchools program. Students will have the opportunity F to engage in Great Lakes �� projects that affect their whole community. We will also j work with school boards and Canoeing at Lake Superior Pukaskwa National Park.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) ii 12 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-43 Goal 2. Ila . Pro ec tingriib Water be working with the conservation authorities, municipalities and other stakeholders to Source protection involves protecting the ensure future source protection plan updates surface or groundwater that supplies municipal consider other potential risks facing the Great drinking water systems. Protecting water at Lakes nearshore waters. its source is a crucial first step in Ontario's approach to delivering safe drinking water. Supporting drinking water source Ontario has 19 source protection regions.Fifteen protection within First Nations of these rely on the Great Lakes and their communities connecting channels as a source of municipal Ontario has collaborated through voluntary drinking water.Each region has a local source partnerships with First Nations who choose to protection committee made up of multiple participate in Ontario's drinking water source stakeholders. These committees have developed protection program. science-based plans to identify and address existing and potential risks to municipal Of the 19 Source Protection Committees, drinking water in their communities. Ontario has 12 have seats dedicated to First Nations approved all plans across the 19 regions. Small representatives. Six First Nations communities and rural municipalities have received funding have appointed members to sit on source to assist in the implementation of these plans. protection committees in an observer capacity. Three First Nations communities passed band With all source protection plans now approved, council resolutions under the Clean Water Act, implementation is well underway. Ontario will 2006 to include their drinking water systems in source protection planning. Measuring progress on Ontario has provided support to these First protecting drinking water Nation communities to help them implement their plans and to others who are exploring the Ontario has an award-winning drinking best approach to protect on-reserve sources of water safety net. This is why drinking water drinking water. Examples include funding for: meets high performance benchmarks: since 2012-13, 99.9 per cent of drinking water Technical studies that have supported the tests from municipal residential.drinking inclusion of three First Nations drinking. water systems that draw surface water from water systems—Chippewas-of Rama, Six tNations of the Grand River and Chippewas he Great Lakes Basin have met Ontario's drinking water quality standards. We are of Kettle and Stony Point—in local source committed to continuing to work with our protection plans to help ensure actions were partners to protect our drinking water. taken off-reserve to protect the First Nations' drinking water sources. Goal 2 13 8-44 • Capacity-building in First Nations In December 2015 Ontario posted a decision communities, which help them review local notice on the Environmental Registry outlining source protection plans and provide input. the implementation of testing and reporting • Chiefs of Ontario to develop guidance on requirements regarding these standards. These how First Nations traditional ecological standards and the requirements for sampling knowledge could be integrated into local and testing for each will come into effect over the next four years. source protection plans. • The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte to Protecting Water4U . ality develop and deliver education and outreach and educ ng 'toxic addressing community drinking water source issues. heroical i Making Ontario's drinking Canada and Ontario have developed an assessment report on the status of Tier I (of water standards even stronger immediate concern) and Tier II (of potential i1 In late 2014 and early 2015, Ontario consulted concern) Substances in the Great Lakes with the public on proposed amendments to Basin. Planned for release in 2016, the report Ontario's Drinking Water Quality Standards is expected to present findings on toxic in consideration of the advice of the Advisory substances that have been a focus for joint Council on Drinking Water Quality and Testing Canada-Ontario reductions in the Great Lakes. Standards (Ontario Drinking Water Advisory It is also expected to contain information on Council), specifically: the use and release of each substance into the environment, on monitoring data and • Adding four new substances (chlorite, environmental trends in the Great Lakes Basin chlorate, MCPA and haloacetic acids) and�on government actions tureduce the • Stronger standards for four existing substances in the environment. I substances (arsenic, carbon tetrachloride, In 2014, Ontario ended coal-fired electricity benzene and vinyl chloride), generation across the province. By promoting Measuring progress on reducing toxic chemicals Two measures we are using to gauge the reduction of toxic chemicals in the Great Lakes are the F concentration of contaminants such as PCBs in Great Lakes fish, and the related restrictions on fish consumption. Since the 1970s there has been a dramatic reduction in contaminants in Great Lakes. Harmful pollutants have been phased out or banned resulting.in over 90 per cent reduction levels for some contaminants..As the ecosystem recovers,:contaminant levels I' continue to decline at most locations, with some exceptions. For example, a slight upward.trend in contaminant levels in'some Lake Erie fish is occurring. As we learn more about the toxicity of contaminants, our standards for fish consumption have become stricter over time. Fish consumption advisories continue to be restrictive for many locations, species and size classes of fish. Ontario targets continued action toward long-term reductions in contaminants and fish consumption advisories. i 14 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-45 renewable energy sources through the Feed-In protecting Ontario's rivers and Tariff program, the Province not only reduced streams from salt contamination greenhouse gas emissions, it also reduced pollutants such as mercury. This is contributing Road salt is used to,clear ice and snow from to cleaner air and to making Great Lakes fish roads, parking lots and sidewalks. However safer to eat. To learn more about how Ontario adding road salt to the environment risks is encouraging greater use of renewable energy contaminating drinking water sources. It sources, visit http://fit.powerauthoritv.on.ca. can also harm the health of plants, animals Through the Canada—Ontario Agreement on and aquatic ecosystems. Several public- and private-sector programs encourage the Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem responsible use of road salt. For example Health, 2014, the governments are committed the Smart About Salt Council (affiliated to identifying a renewed set of Chemicals of with Landscape Ontario) has education and Concern for which priority actions will be certification programs for landowners and taken to reduce their presence in the Great private contractors. Ontario monitors salt levels Lakes Basin. Canada and Ontario are currently in the environment and supports research to developing the first list of Chemicals of identify salt-vulnerable areas where added Concern which will include any substances protections maybe needed. identified as Chemicals of Mutual Concern through the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Road salt and snow storage best management Quality Agreement. practices have been developed by government and industry, primarily through the Transportation Association of Canada's Spotlight on Science: Road Salt and Our Environment Freshwater mussels are particularly sensitive to chloride (a component of road salt) exposure compared to other aquatic life, especially during their early life stages. As part of the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network, Ontario has been monitoring.concentrations of chloride in streams for decades. Chloride concentrations in many of our rivers and streams have been increasing. Our studies have found that the application of road salt resulted in significant increases in chloride in mussel habitats. The rates of increase in chloride concentrations were highest at urbanized sites and lowest at forested sites. While scientists weren't expecting it,they found that chloride concentrations at some sites peaked in the summer several months after the last application of road salt. This suggests that a portion of applied road salt stays in the environment and moves slowly. This has implications for freshwater mussels and other aquatic species in the Great Lakes. High levels of chloride concentrations in the summer can overlap with sensitive early life stages. It also suggests that there may be a time lag before reductions in the use of road salt are reflected in the environment. You can learn more about the effects of salt contamination in the Water Quality in Ontario. 2014 Report. Goal 2 15 8-46 c Syntheses of Best Practices: Road Salt In 2014, the updated Provincial Policy Management framework, and Environment Statement (PPS) came into effect following and Climate Change Canada's Code of Practice review involving extensive public consultation. for the Environmental Management of Road The PPS directs municipalities to consider the Salts. The best management practices typically impacts of climate change in infrastructure included in a Road Salt Management Plan are planning and take proactive measures to proven and science-based. promote stormwater management best practices Ontario continually reviews standards, in their infrastructure plans,including green new technology, equipment and materials infrastructure, low impact development and stormwater attenuation and re-use. to optimize winter maintenance practices. Maintenance operations have evolved Showcasing solutions to enhance c significantly over time. New technology such stormwater and wastewater as the Road and Weather Information Stations are used to predict winter storms and to assist management i with planning and deploying maintenance Ontario's Showcasing Water Innovation equipment and materials. New products such (SWI1 program supported leading edge, as pre-wetted salt and equipment innovations innovative and cost-effective solutions for like automatic spreader controllers enhance managing drinking water, stormwater and the effectiveness of operations and decrease wastewater systems in Ontario communities. f environmental impacts. With 263 partnerships formed,the SWI program leveraged$35 million in partnership Reducing Stormwater and investments from a$17 million provincial Wastewater Impacts investment. SWI has fostered innovation, created opportunities for economic Better stormwater management helps development and protected water resources. communities adapt to climate change impacts, reduces sewage overflows and bypasses and SWI funded 32 projects, of which 19 were enhances protection of Ontario's streams, lakes linked to improving the Great Lakes and 16 and aquatic life. directly involving the development and/or implementation of novel technologies and With input from a number of stakeholders and approaches for stormwater management. Six experts, Ontario is developing guidance on low projects involved innovative wastewater impact development to add to its Stormwater treatment technologies. Examples include: Management Planning and Design Guidelines. This document is expected to outline how The Upper Thames River Conservation low impact development can be integrated Authority conducted pilot projects to into the stormwater management framework, determine the effectiveness of several It will provide guidance on targets for runoff best management practices for reducing volume control, climate change adaptation phosphorus loading and erosion associated considerations and avoidance of negative with rural drainage,ultimately reducing the effects on groundwater. It will also address the potential impact of rural drainage on Lake St. Clair water quality. As a result of their work, operation, inspection and maintenance of low impact development stormwater management better data and information is available on the systems. This guidance is targeted for release performance of best management practices, so by the end of 2016. that better decisions can be made about best 16 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy •First Progress Report 8-47 value solutions for reducing phosphorous loading and erosion in agricultural settings. Keducing Excessive Nutrients • The City of Guelph installed a novel process at its wastewater treatment facility Phosphorus is the primary nutrient responsible to convert ammonia to nitrogen gas using for Great Lakes algal blooms. Following significantly less energy than standard extensive phosphorus reduction efforts in the processes. Outcomes include a reduction of 1970s, algal blooms that had been threatening approximately 25 per cent of the ammonia Lake Erie were largely absent. However, load to the facility; saving 650 kilowatt harmful blue-green and nuisance algal blooms hours [kWh] of electricity per day ($17,000 began to reappear in the mid-1990s. The 2015 per year); an improvement of effluent water harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie was quality discharged from the wastewater plant the largest on record. Other locations within into the Grand River watershed which flows the Great Lakes such as the Bay of Quinte, into Lake Erie; and lower greenhouse gas Hamilton Harbour, the mouth of the Thames emissions. River, and the nearshore area in Leamington are also experiencing this type of algal bloom. Credit Valley Conservation Authority These blooms can affect drinking water quality advanced low impact development and be toxic to fish, wildlife and people. The practices in Ontario by demonstrating their die-off of these blooms is causing oxygen effectiveness and creating a series of guides depletion in the central basin of Lake Erie and to facilitate their implementation on public contributing to massive fish kills. and private land. These practices resulted in cost-effective stormwater control even addition, scientists have observed during large storms, reducing stress on increases in the extent of nuisance algae aging municipal infrastructure and reducing (such as Cladophora) growing on the lakebed, pollutant loading to Lake Ontario. Guidance Particularly in eastern Lake Erie and western documents were created to help practitioners Lake Ontario. When these algae detach and implement low impact development in their accumulate along the coast, they decompose communities. and foul beaches and shorelines. Cladophora has also been linked to the occurrence of botulism (bacterial food poisoning) in wildlife. Measuring progress on Lake Erie nutrients Ontario and its partners will work to achieve our binational phosphorous load reduction targets, and improved ecosystem outcomes for Lake Erie. We will continue to evaluate our progress on Lake Erie nutrients by ensuring that phosphorus loads into western and central Lake Erie from Ontario sources are measured. Ontario and its partners are working to determine how to best measure phosphorus at the mouths of key tributaries to track progress. We will also track the frequency and magnitude of Lake Erie western basin algal blooms and central basin hypoxia(oxygen depletion). Western basin algal blooms are increasing,in frequency and severity. Phosphorus concentrations measured at drinking water intakes in the western basin have significantly decreased in comparison to the 1960s,but have been on the rise since the 1990s. Goal 2 17 8-48 Scientists are continuing to examine the causes To help drive action in the near term, of recent algae problems in Lake Erie. The Ontario signed the Western Basin of Lake amounts of phosphorus entering the lake had Erie Collaborative Agreement with Ohio been decreasing into the 1990s but have since and Michigan in June 2015, collectively levelled off. A contributing factor has been committing,through an adaptive management colonization of the lakes by zebra and quagga process, to a 40 per cent reduction in mussels since the late 1980s. These invasive phosphorus entering Lake Erie's western basin species have changed the bio-availability by the year 2025 with an aspirational interim and increased light penetration in the lakes. goal of a 20 per cent reduction by 2020 (from a Scientists are concerned that as the climate 2008 base year). Ontario has also worked with changes, earlier winter thaws, increased spring the U.S. Lake Erie states of Ohio, Michigan, stream flows, and more intense rainfall events New York, and Pennsylvania through the may wash more nutrients into the Great Lakes. Great Lakes Commission to develop a Joint These, combined with longer warm water Action Plan for reducing nutrient loadings to periods,have the potential to increase the Lake Erie, which was released on September amount of unwanted algae. 29, 2015. Commitments arising from these The International Joint Commission (IJC) initiatives will be incorporated into and issued "A Balanced Diet for Lake Erie: implemented under the Domestic Action Plan Reducing Phosphorus Loadings and Harmful for Lake Erie being developed by Ontario and Algal Blooms" in 2014. This document made Canada. Ontario actively worked with Canada and the U.S. to establish binational nutrient 16 recommendations relating to setting targets for Lake Erie, which were formally phosphorus reduction targets, reducing adopted in February 2016. Ontario is currently phosphorus loadings from agriculture,urban � sources and septic systems, and strengthening working with Canada to develop a Domestic mAction Plan for Lake Erie, and plans to engage monitoring and research. The IJC also released "Economic Benefits of Reducing Harmful Algal the Great Lakes community in 2016 to identify Blooms in Lake Erie"in 2015, which estimates actions to address excessive nutrients and nearly$71 million (U.S.) in lost economic algal blooms. benefits from the 2011 harmful algal bloom Binational targets have been established to in the western basin of Lake Erie, and an address harmful algal blooms in the western additional $65 million from the 2014 bloom basin of Lake Erie (by addressing the Maumee C (Canadian and U.S. sides). River in Ohio), localized harmful algal blooms observed-in the vicinity of several liver Phosphorus targets and actions mouths (the Maumee River in Ohio,five other Phosphorus sources to Lake Erie include point watersheds in the U.S. and the Thames River sources (e.g.,municipal sewage and industrial and Leamington tributaries in Ontario), and wastewater discharges) and non-point sources oxygen depletion in the central basin of Lake (e.g., runoff from croplands,flow from rural tile Erie. In general,the targets call for a 40 per cent reduction in phosphorus loads using 2008 as a drains,manure, and urban stormwater). Given P P g i the number of sources, multi-jurisdictional and base year. While scientists agree that the majority multi-stakeholder collaboration is essential for of the loadings to Lake Erie's central basin are reducing nutrient loads to Lake Erie. from U.S, sources, Ontario must do its fair share of reducing phosphorus loads by 40 per cent, which translates to approximately 212 tonnes. 18 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-49 Ontario is taking action at home to complement Agricultural best these efforts. The Great Lakes Protection Act, management practices 2015,requires the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change to set at least one target to To develop and validate best management support the reduction of algal blooms within two practices, Ontario's technical specialists work years, and Ontario will be consulting on a target. with university scientists, the farming and agri-business community, federal counterparts Ontario's 12-Point Plan on blue-green algal and conservation authorities. Projects focus on blooms outlines how we are working with our nutrient management and water quality, as well many partners to prevent and respond to algal as other Ontario agri-environmental needs such blooms in the Great Lakes and other lakes and ras natural heritage stewardship, soil health, rivers, and protect drinking water supplies, energy efficiency and climate change. While current efforts are focused on Lake The Best Management Practice Verification Erie, future efforts will next be directed to and Demonstration Program is designed establishing targets for Lake Ontario. to ensure best management practices are Scientific studies have also been assessing continually adapting to remain relevant with the distribution and persistence of excessive respect to modern agricultural production Cladophora and other attached algae in the methods, evolving environmental issues and Great Lakes, to help tackle algal fouling along best available science. Program priorities are beaches and waterfronts. updated on a yearly basis to ensure research efforts are focused in the areas of primary Spotlight On Science: Algal Blooms Ontario researchers are adding to our understanding of harmful algal blooms and nuisance algae. We are monitoring nearshore water quality at 17 drinking water intake'sites in the Great Lakes, including five locations in Lake Erie. We.also monitor 70 sites in the nearshore of the lakes to track long-term trends in Great Lakes water quality. These long-term data sets, together with special studies in the lakes and their tributaries, are helping us measure and understand nearshore responses to climate change and other stressors,including changes in nutrient loading. This is part of Ontario's science contribution to the work on phosphorus reduction targets and actions. Several recommendations for action have been made as a result of Ontario's scientific studies. For example, science undertaken on Lake Erie's central basin indicated that oxygen depletion (anoxia) caused the significant fish kills observed in 2012. This research helped to clarify the need for phosphorus.reductions to protect Lake Erie's central basin from oxygen depletion.events. Findings from stream monitoring and nearshore water quality research in the Leamington area indicated that high nutrient levels in coastal waters were primarily due to high phosphorus in the.local water courses and water runoff along the shoreline,rather than being caused by the Leamington Water Pollution Control Plant. The study showed that while the phosphorus loads to this shoreline are minor compared to the total loads to the western Lake Erie basin,the chronic high levels of phosphorus in this area are stimulating unwanted algae growth.This area has now been identified as a binational priority for phosphorus reduction. Goal 2 19 8-50 is 1-+ r T I' I A satellite image of a Lake Erie algal bloom,taken on September 6,2015.(NASA Worldview) concern. The program presently funds applied Great Lakes agricultural I research to develop, validate and improve stewardship practices for water quality, soil health, climate change and nutrient management. Ontario Agricultural land and nutrient management provided six sites across Southern Ontario practices affect the health of soils. Good soil with farmland runoff monitoring equipment, health prevents soil erosion, thereby reducing automated water samplers and meteorological nutrient loss, stations. This equipment supports year-round, In February 2015, Ontario announced the high-frequency data collection for developing Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship and verifying innovative best management Initiative. The program commits $16 million practices that are good for the Great Lakes over four years to improve soil health and and effective for farmers. Positive actions are reduce nutrient loss from agricultural sources. supported through applied on-farm research Funding is provided through Growing projects which develop and test the economic Forward 2, a Canada-Ontario initiative, and and environmental benefits of agriculture and targets the Lake Erie basin and the southeast food technology across the.province. shores of Lake Huron. This initiative supports For example,the best management practice private- and public-sector partnerships with for streamside grazing helps farmers properly cost-share funding to: plan and manage streamside grazing through Identify ways producers can improve soil improved buffers, alternative water access, health,reduce runoff and improve pollinator stream crossings and pasture layout to benefit habitat the environment, Other research examined the use of cover crops in field production systems Modify equipment to address risks related to and confirmed that keeping the soil surface manure application and pollinator health covered during the late fall and early spring Adopt best management practices, including can reduce phosphorus and nitrogen loss into soil erosion control structures, cover crops, waterways. 20 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy'First Progress Report 8-5'1 residue management, buffer strips and field Ontario is working collaboratively with federal windbreaks/windstrips. departments, agricultural organizations and The Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship conservation authorities in the Lake Erie basin. This work focuses on finding better Initiative also offers technical training for service providers and education and outreach ways to understand and identify the Ontario activities including local workshops, agricultural areas that are most at risk of soil and nutrient loss. This work will help us In 2015, with the support of Ontario, meet phosphorus reduction targets to reduce Fertilizer Canada and the Ontario Agri- harmful algal blooms and restore conditions in Business Association launched a 4Rs Nutrient Lake Erie. Stewardship program: "right fertilizer,right Early findings suggest that geographical rate,right time, right place." The adoption of features such as soil type and slope are this program was one of the recommendations of the Great Lakes Commission's Joint Action important factors in how much nutrients are Plan for reducing nutrient loads to Lake Erie. lost to streams from agricultural landscapes. Under the 4Rs program, crop advisors use Also, it appears that the largest amount of best management practices to make,the most nutrient loss from agricultural landscapes efficient use of fertilizers and can receive occurs in winter and early spring. These early formal certification. The goal is matching findings are helping us rethink our approaches nutrient supply with crop requirements and to reducing algal fouling in the Great Lakes and minimizing nutrient losses from fields. set priorities. - _ - Studying nutrients in Great Lakes agricultural watersheds In 2013, Ontario launched the Multi-Watershed - Nutrient Study. The seven-year study will examine the management of agricultural a land and the extent of nutrient runoff in 11 agricultural watersheds in the basins of Lakes Erie, Ontario and Huron. This will be an ongoing study to determine the role agriculture can play in resolving a very complex issue. This is the first broad-scale assessment of - Ontario's agricultural non-point source nutrient pollution to the Great Lakes in over 40 years. - � -Comparative data from previous studies will be used to track changing climate conditions, .�- g, g Ontario FarmerTerry Reesor carefully monitors fertilizer to develop a"then-and-now" analysis and to storage on his family farm near Stouffville,Ontario.He went model future scenarios. the extra mile by adding a secondary containment system for liquid fertilizer storage.The second line of defence helps make sure that nutrients in the storage tanks don't make their way into the environment.(Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association) Goal 2 21 8-52 r i ,gua � ate The International joint Commission (IJC) is a Canadian and U.S, organization Quantity established to manage shared waters Ontario has worked with our Great Lakes such as the Great Lakes. The countries neighbours to better protect and conserve work together to investigate issues and the shared waters of the Great Lakes Basin, recommend solutions. including improving our understanding of how water takings and climate change affect water availability. As part of this work, new Continuing to partner with First Nations rules were implemented in January 2015 communities to improve the quality and for managing large water withdrawals and safety of drinking water. transfers within the Great Lakes Basin in ways . Taking action on harmful pollutants that align with the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence identified as priorities through the Canada- River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Ontario Chemicals of Concern process. . Agreement signed by Ontario, Quebec and the eight states that border the Great Lakes. The Investigating the use of tools such as new rules enhanced Ontario's existing Permit roadside ditch liners to reduce salt to Take Water program to ensure withdrawals concentrations in surface and groundwater in Ontario are managed to the standards of the from highway runoff in localized salt agreement. sensitive areas. These new rules and Ontario's ongoing work • Issuing guidance on low impact developent with our Great Lakes neighbours to support as part of Ontario's stormwater management the agreement, aim to protect the waters framework. of the Great Lakes and to allow us to better . Working with all affected partners on both understand the impacts of water takings and sides of the border to reduce phosphorus climate change on the lakes. loads to Lake Erie, to help reduce algal Ontario undertakes work that contributes to blooms and restore the health of the lake. activities of the International Joint Commission Ontario will also continue to work on (IJC),helping us better understand the effects potential phosphorus reduction targets to I of regulated water levels in the Great Lakes. help improve water quality in western Lake I Regulating water levels can influence coastal Ontario. wetlands through alterations to natural water . Continuing to work with Quebec and the levels and flow patterns in the Great Lakes. eight Great Lakes States to protect and Ontario participates in IJC efforts in lake-level conserve Great Lakes Basin waters through adaptive management planning to monitor the the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin performance over the long-term of regulation Sustainable Water Resources Agreement. plans in the Great Lakes system. Ontario will participate in reviewing FOCUS for future action significant water proposals, annually review Ontario's water conservation programs and Building on the accomplishments of Goal 2, submit water use data to a regional database future areas for action over the next few years aimed at improving decisions and assessing to protect our Great Lakes waters will include: water use impacts. I 22 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy, First Progress Report i 8-53 k. u0al 3. ProtectingGreat Lakes Measuring progress on conserving Coastal Wens wetlands Ontario's Great Lakes coastal wetlands are Between 2006 and 2014, Ontario among the region's most ecologically valuable Eastern Habitat Joint Venture partners and productive habitats. Wetlands serve invested over$58.3 million to.conserve a variety of critical functions. They filter wetlands and associated habitat across pollutants, store nutrients, regulate water flow Ontario; this resulted in the securement to reduce flooding and erosion and are grounds of 37,379 hectares, the restoration of for spawning, reproduction, food and shelter 12,217 hectares and the management for many species. of 46,023 hectares of wetland habitat. Considerable work is underway to conserve and protect these threatened Great Lakes treasures. The Great Lakes Wetlands Conservation Action ensuring our wetland polices are strong and Plan,now in its fourth phase, is a cooperative effective, encouraging cooperation at all effort by Canada,the Province, Conservation levels of government and supporting strategic Ontario,Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ontario partnerships for shared action on wetland Nature,Nature Conservancy of Canada and conservation. other partners to more effectively protect and rehabilitate our remaining Great Lakes coastal Conserving migratory bird wetlands. In 2014,the partners hosted the habitats in the Great Lakes Great Lakes Wetlands Day with a focus on The Ontario Eastern Habitat Joint Venture wetlands research and monitoring, policy and environmental conservation and management. (EHJV) is a collaborative partnership of government and non-government Building on over 30 years of wetland policy organizations in Ontario, working together and partnership, Ontario is currently working to conserve wetlands and habitats that are across government to develop a Strategic Plan important to waterfowl and other migratory for Ontario's Wetlands. The plan will provide birds. Since 1986, the Ontario EHJV and a coordinating framework to guide wetland similar partnerships in other provinces have conservation. It will include a vision, goals and helped to implement habitat conservation desired outcomes for wetlands and will set out programs that support continental waterfowl a series of actions the Ontario government will objectives identified under the North undertake over the next 15 years to improve American Waterfowl Management Plan. wetland conservation. This includes increasing Ontario EHJV partners include: the our knowledge and understanding of wetland Government of Canada, the Government of ecosystems and raising awareness about the Ontario, Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Nature importance of wetlands. It also includes Goal 3 23 8-54 ' - { . ' AL F _:�., yt4 r 1; �r if ,} t �"..i� t 3 i33 tii til k ,r- �•r-<�,r i� �; � fib r! 7 1 / Ir I u _y Migratory Birds at Port Stanley on the north shore of Lake Erie.(0ntarioTourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) Conservancy of Canada, Bird Studies Canada, the Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine and Long Point Waterfowl. Partners work Conservation Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan across Ontario,however, the focus is often and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden in areas of southern Ontario where loss of Horseshoe to ensure improved direction L wetland habitat has been highest, on watershed planning and protection of wetlands during land-use planning decisions. .Developing land-use planning policies that protect our wetlands Protecting Lake Erie's wetlands Ontario's Provincial Policy Statement provides The Thames River flows southwest, passing policy direction on land-use planning through several communities, including decisions across the province including Chatham and four First Nations reserves, the Great Lakes Basin, such as direction on before it empties into Lake St. Clair at the need to consider cumulative impacts of Lighthouse Cove. This water then flows development in a watershed and improved downstream to Lake Erie. In a project on the protection for shoreline areas. Policies Lower Thames River watershed, multi-agency Ii updated in 2014 prohibit development and efforts are improving water quality and site alteration in significant coastal wetlands increasing biodiversity through restoration of and increase protection for all coastal critical coastal wetland habitat.,Achievements wetlands in southern Ontario including the from 2012 to 2015 include restoring Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario 35 hectares of wetland and 25 hectares watersheds. Currently Ontario is reviewing of provincially significant wetland, with j` i' 24 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-55 another 291 hectares in four sites targeted for design to reduce the inflow of nutrients from restoration, and many community events to agricultural activities in the watershed. .raise awareness and encourage participation The Long Point Coastal Wetland Complex, also in restoring the coastline. These efforts work towards goals of the multi-agency Thames on the north shore of Lake Erie,is another internationally-recognized Ramsar site. It is a River Watershed Clearwater Revival Initiative. critical stopover for migratory birds,located at On the north shore of Lake Erie,the Rondeau the convergence of the Atlantic and Mississippi Bay Watershed is home to one of Lake Erie's Flyways. The complex is an Important Bird Area few remaining intact coastal wetland systems. and identified as a priority area for restoration It is an important refuge for many species at under the EHJV and North American Waterfowl risk and is the site of a provincially significant Management Plan.With over 5,000 hectares of wetland recognized as a Ramsar wetland of provincially significant wetlands,most of the international importance. This watershed lands within the Long Point Wetland Complex is also under a great deal of pressure from are protected by government ownership or rural land uses, which ultimately affect the conservation easement, ensuring that wetland ecosystem health of Rondeau Bay. Following restoration activities undertaken will remain the recommendations of an ecological protected for generations to come. Ontario's assessment led by Ontario,federal and federal,municipal and community partners are community partners have been working working collaboratively to protect and restore collaboratively towards goals to enhance aquatic habitat and improve water quality water quality and increase habitat quantity. in the Long Point inner bay. Achievements Actions include creating wetlands, establishing include acquiring wetland habitat to ensure its shoreline vegetation buffers and incorporating protection,restoring degraded wetland habitat, green infrastructure into municipal drain decommissioning a sewage lagoon and restoring it to natural wetlands,monitoring r z the use of reconnected aquatic r � habitats by fish and wildlife, and s N controlling invasive Phragmites - " (common reed, a non-native plant). Protecting Great Likes Beaches The Healthy Lake Huron - — Clean Water, Clean Beaches Initiative Ontario is chairing the Healthy Lake Huron—Clean Water Clean Beaches Initiative. Ministries are working collaboratively with Port Rowan,part of the Long Point wetland watershed.The area used to a broad range of public- and be a sewage lagoon scheduled to be backfilled.Instead,local partnerships private-sector partners to take formed to restore the area into a wetland for the public to enjoy.(Ministry a coordinated, community of Natural Resources and Forestry,J.Richards) Goal 3 25 8-56 �S 4 i Tiam Is vii I I I j F Enjoying a day on the shore of Lake Erie.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) approach to improve overall water quality beach days meet bacterial standards less than along Lake Huron's southeast shores. The 70 per cent of the time. Between 2011-2014, E focus is addressing nuisance algae concerns Lake Superior and Lake Huron monitored and promoting safe and clean beaches and beaches were assessed as Good (an unchanging shorelines. Farmers are.using a series of trend from the previous reporting cycle, 2008- best management practices to improve soil 2010). Lake Ontario's monitored beaches were health and keep valuable topsoil in their assessed as Fair,relatively consistent with the fields and away from Lake Huron.Working in previous reporting cycle.. Lake Erie's monitored collaboration with landowners, this initiative beach status changed most significantly, from has completed over 200 on-the-ground actions a Fair to Poor rating. The indicator information aimed at improving water quality. will be published as part of the next binational State of the Great Lakes report in 2017. To see ;. Monitoring the health of Great previous State of the Great Lakes reports, visit Lakes beaches binational.net/category/a10/sogl-edgl. I The quality of our Great Lakes beaches can be To find out real time water quality information measured by the percentage of days that they for swimming conditions at many beaches, meet bacterial standards and are therefore visit the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper website to considered safe for swimming. In the Canada- download the Swim Guide smartphone app. U.S. reporting framework, a beach is given a Good rating if 8Q per cent or more of its beach "Blue Flag" beach certification days meet bacterial standards; a Fair rating The Blue Flag is a certification that a E at or above 70 per cent; and a Poor rating if community's beach or marina meets the i! r 26 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-57 stringent standards of the Foundation for Environmental Education. This Blue Flag designation can support the growth of the community's tourism and economy. There is strong support for using the Blue Flag beach program as the standard for healthy beaches. For example, Toronto has eight Blue Flag beaches. Surveys of aesthetics clearly indicate that Toronto's beaches are clean, monitored and well-maintained. Many of Ontario's Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs) focus on beaches as a key attraction for their region. For example, _ the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation which borders Lakes Erie, Huron and St. Clair has been supporting the Blue Flag program and hosting workshops to introduce a variety of stakeholders to the program. The goal of the workshops is to increase awareness of the Blue Flag designation and encourage its adoption Enjoying the water at a Grand Bend beach on the shore of Lake in southwest Ontario. There are currently Huron.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) three Blue Flag certified beaches in the region (Canatara Park, Grand Bend and Port Stanley), Cleaning and restoring Great and two are currently applying for their Lakes beaches certification (Erieau Beach and Port Glasgow Ontario has supported communities and Beach). In 2015, the Southwest Ontario groups that have taken action to restore and Tourism Corporation also partnered with Blue protect Great Lakes beaches. For example: Flag and Ryerson University to collect beach visitor data. The Bert Miller Nature Club planted beachgrass at five public beaches to repair and enhance the natural beach topography RTOs are industry-led and not-for- and sand dune ecosystems on the Niagara profit organizations that have a strong Peninsula of Lake Erie. The Club also built understanding of the tourism product and and installed three boardwalks to protect are in a position to market the product globally rare ecosystems by keeping foot effectively. They provide leadership and traffic off sensitive dune habitats; educated coordination to support competitive and visitors by installing interpretive signage; sustainable tourism regions. and created a pamphlet to raise awareness of this unique coastal environment. On the north shore of Lake Superior, the Sault North Waste Management Council and 40 volunteers held a cleanup of over five kilometres of shoreline. The Goal 3 27 8-58 G program involved creating an educational chievements in Restoringj presentation on the dangers of illegal Areas dumping. The presentation was delivered G GCC rn at two local schools and an illegal dumping web page was added to the Sault North Waste Management Council's website. Measuring progress on Great Lakes The Garden River First Nation community Areas of Concern has started the Ojibway Park shoreline Progress on restoring Areas of Concern restoration project, which includes a (AOCs) can be measured by the number beach cleanup along Lake George in the of ADCs where all priority actions have Lake Huron watershed. Over the years been completed. So far,this milestone the beach had become degraded due to has been achieved at five of the 17 Areas lack of maintenance. Beach cleanup will of Concern that are located wholly or E. improve the aesthetics and safety of the partially in Ontario. We have committed to beach area and an environmental awareness completing priority restoration actions in campaign will help teach beach visitors five additional areas by 2019—Nipigon Bay, about permitted and non-permitted beach Peninsula Harbour,Niagara River, Bay of activities. Various community groups are Quinte and St. Lawrence River (Cornwall)— working together to develop a monitoring while continuing to advance restoration of and ongoing maintenance plan to sustain the the remaining AOCs. improved beach conditions. Another important measure of progress Promoting beach stewardship is the number of"beneficial uses" no longer impaired (i.e. valued aspects of the Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy recognizes the environment that have been restored to ecological, social and economic importance of health). To date, 61 beneficial uses across. our Great Lakes beaches. the 17 AOCs.are no longer impaired, with To promote good beach stewardship, Ontario more than half this progressoccurring in released a new Recreational Water Protocol the past five years. and a Beach Management Guidance Document in 2014. These documents provide updated guidance for public health units on assessing f environmental conditions at public beaches, For more than 40 years, local residents, j tracking water quality and communicating community groups, First Nations and Metis results to the public. communities and industries have been Ontario Parks, communities and partners Forking in partnership with Canada, Ontario along Lakes Erie and Hilton and southern and municipal governments to restore environmental quality in the Great Lakes. Georgian Bay are sponsoring a variety of Since 1987, attention has been focused on activities to promote good beach stewardship, cleaning up 17 sites known as Areas of such as beach cleanups and vegetation Concern (AOCs), spots along the Great Lakes planting. A beach stewardship video and St. Lawrence River where water quality highlights the importance of sand beaches and coastal dunes for healthy, resilient coastal and ecosystem health had been severely degraded by human activity. communities. j% 28 . Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-59 Areas of Concern Status Restored Areas of Concern Areas of Concern in Recovery Jackfish'Bay a 0 Areas of Concern Nlpigon Bay :,A.__ _peninsula Harbour —Areas of Concern targeted for 2019 r Shared Canada/USA ThunderBay: ,.t Areas of Concern r--.. ti � * { � St.Lawrence River !� Spanish Harbour f ✓ Severn Sound ( l I rJ }Bay of Quin � > 1 Collingwood Harbour PortFlope fl ,.` ,ir: r'iv.: - Toronto antl Region sD Hamilton Harbour e Niagara River 'z.•. a,�' —St.Clair River 40.; j - Detroit River *Wheatley Hak'6our Great Lakes Areas of Concern located wholly or partially in Ontario. Considerable progress has been made to substantive investments in the cleanup of restore the 17 Canadian AOCs. Three AOCs contaminated sediments. Contaminated in Ontario (Wheatley Harbour, Severn Sound sediment management projects have and Collingwood Harbour) have completed been completed in the St. Lawrence River all restoration actions and are no longer (Cornwall), Niagara River, Detroit River, Bay considered areas of concern. All restoration of Quinte, and the Peninsula Harbour AOCs. actions have been completed at two additional Initiatives are also underway to address AOCs (Spanish Harbour and Jackfish Bay) environmental problems in Randle Reef in and require time for the environment to the Hamilton Harbour AOC. recovery naturally. These two AOCs have been recognized as Areas of Concern in recovery. Cleaning up contaminated Continued progress to restore environmental sediment at Hamilton Harbour quality in the remaining AOCs has also been Area of Concern made, which is reflected in the number of All the Great Lakes drain through Lake Ontario, beneficial uses that are no longer considered It has been most impacted by the accumulation impaired (e.g. fish and wildlife deformities, of harmful pollutants. In addition the Lake loss of habitat and nuisance algal blooms). Ontario basin is home to over 56 per cent of In the past three years Ontario has made Ontario's population. This puts a great deal Goal 3 29 8-60 j Number of Beneficial Uses No Longer Impaired in Canadian AOCs 70 BUIs Not Impaired 60 P 50 - -- - 40 30 - --- - ---------- ---------- - ------ -- 20 -------- 10 - -10 ---- ---- ---- - � �P-�, ----- ----...------- ----------._....._..-----.-..... ---— 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 of pressure on its environment, infrastructure Establishing and implementing a strategic and transportation corridors. Despite these plan for Ontario's wetlands and supporting challenges Ontario and its partners have enhanced requirements for watershed made significant progress in cleaning up planning and Great Lakes wetland protection the Areas of Concern along Lake Ontario's through land use planning policies and shorelines. For example Randle Reef is an guidance as well as stewardship programs. area of contaminated sediment located in the Hamilton Harbour AOC. A project is currently Completing all priority restoration actions underway to safely address approximately in Nipigon Bay, Peninsula Harbour,Niagara 695,000 cubic metres of sediment River, Bay of Quinte and St. Lawrence contaminated with coal tar and heavy metals. River (Cornwall)by 2019 while also making The cost of the cleanup project is estimated progress on the restoration of other identified at$138.9 million, with funding commitments Areas of Concern. from the Government of Canada, the Ontario Working with local partners to advance the government, the City of Hamilton, the City protection and restoration of other priority w of Burlington, Halton Region,Hamilton Port areas, using new tools in the Great Lakes I Authority, and U.S. Steel Canada. Ontario Protection Act, 2015. committed $46.3 million to this sediment cleanup. Focus for future action Building on the Goal 3 accomplishments, over the next few years we will help to protect and restore Great Lakes wetlands, watersheds, beaches, shorelines and coastal areas through a range of actions including: r r i 30 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-61 j 41, Protectin,o Great Lakes Habitats and Species "We have been in the biodiversity business:for a long Conserving biodiversity time, long before the term The Ontario Biodiversity Council, which biodiversity was even coined. represents conservation and environmental Many of our long-term data sets groups, Aboriginal organizations, industry, are proving to be invaluable academia and government, renewed Ontario's Biodiversity Strategy (OBS) in 2011. OBS in how they support our resource guides biodiversity conservation in the management decisions, our province and includes actions to engage all understanding of trends over segments of Ontario society in valuing and time,. and their contribution: conserving biodiversity. to state of the resource In response to OBS, Ontario developed reporting at all levels. Biodiversity: It's in Our Nature, Ontario Marty Blake, Director, Government Plan to Conserve Biodiversity, Fish and Wildlife Services Branch, 2012-2020 (BIION). This document outlines Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry key actions across 16 Ontario ministries to help achieve the vision and goals identified in OBS. These include activities to: increase biodiversity awareness and understanding; indicators are related to Great Lakes stressors, reduce threats to biodiversity including habitat including the status.of aquatic alien species loss, invasive species, pollution, population in the Great Lakes (see "Combating invasive growth, unsustainable use and climate change; species,"below). enhance the resilience of ecosystems including In May 2015, over 300 people attended the first the Great Lakes; and support science, research ever Ontario Biodiversity Summit which was and information management to inform hosted by the Ontario Biodiversity Council biodiversity conservation. Ontario's Great and Ontario. Summit participants learned Lakes Strategy advances actions in BIION for and shared information about the state of both engaging people and enhancing resilience. biodiversity in the province, what Ontario is OBS includes a commitment to report on the doing to protect it and where to focus future state of Ontario's biodiversity every five years. conservation efforts. The Summit included The State of Ontario's Biodiversity 2015 report, a Young Leaders for Biodiversity component released in May 2015, assesses the status of and where college and university students and trends for 45 indicators and evaluates progress young professionals had the opportunity to Against Ontario's biodiversity targets. Several learn about emerging biodiversity issues and share ideas and experiences. Goal 4 31 8-62 i E j Protecting species at risk Measuring progress on habitat restoration and recovering species The Great Lakes Basin is home to over 4,000 at risk species of plants, fish and wildlife, some of which are not found anywhere else in the The Province is implementing Ontario's Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration _7-_7 77Program..Since its 2013 launch, the g $300 000 annual fund has helped program's � ed P improve, restore or create more than 4,662 acres of habitat including plantings of over 105,000 trees and shrubs, supporting the hiring of 182 people and leveraging over 3 $2.3 million in project-partner funding. To further promote recovery of species at risk in Ontario,the Province provides 23 '� funding under the Species at Risk AT, Stewardship Program. Ontario invests up to $5 million annually to encourage people to get involved in protecting ` = - and recovering species at risk through The endangered Rapids Clubtail dragonfly,only known from four stewardship activities. river systems draining into the Great Lakes.(Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry,Colin D.Jones) Funded.projects under the Species at Risk Stewardship Program address key protection,recovery and research actions to world. Sadly, many of our native plants and animals are at risk. The Endangered Species support species at risk recovery strategies. Act, 2007 identifies species at risk based Projects also support identified priority on the best available scientific information species (such as bats),ecosystems(such and provides protection by requiring the as wetlands), and issues(such as threats development of recovery strategies or to pollinators).Entering its tenth year, this management plans for endangered and fund has supported over 820 projects. These threatened species and their habitat. projects have helped restore over 30,000 hectares of important habitat and protect Restoring native fish many vulnerable Great Lakes Basin species, including the lake sturgeon,the American Ontario has been collaborating with Canada eel,the eastern hog-nosed-snake and the and U.S. partners towards the rehabilitation of piping plover.In 2015,the program funded spawning habitats for several fish species, with over 100 new or ongoing multi-year projects. a focus on Lake Sturgeon in the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers. Ontario's Understanding Constraints to Healthy Great Lakes Food Webs ("what eats what") invertebrates and the food-web linkages among project focuses on Lake Ontario. This project them. Ecosystem research helps to inform is using advanced technologies to learn more restoration efforts underway on Lake Ontario for native fish species such as Atlantic salmon, about the habits of predatory and prey fish and bloater and lake trout. is i 32 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report r 8-63 Invasive Species Hotline: continues to work to prevent the establishment 1-800-563-7711 of new invasive species. You can help us prevent the spread.of On November 3, 2015, Ontario was the invasive species in Ontario! first jurisdiction in Canada to pass an act to If you find an invasive species on your prevent, detect,respond to and, where feasible, property or in your community, please: eradicate invasive species. Our new Invasive Species Act, 2015 makes Ontario a national • Call the hotline leader in invasive species prevention and • Send us an email management. The act gives the province the Use the EDDMapS Ontario app. This app new authority and tools to deal with invasive allows anyone to submit invasive species species in the Great Lakes. observations directly from the field, using. The faster we can detect invasive species, the a smartphone. These reports are uploaded better chance we have to deal with them. To to EDDMapS and emailed directly to help with early detection of aquatic invasive the Ontario Federation of Anglers and species, Ontario scientists are working to Hunters for verification and action. develop new environmental DNA (eDNA) For more information on invasive species markers, unique `genetic signatures' that and fact sheets on those that are a concern define species. in Ontario, visit: Ontario is implementing the Ontario Invasive wwzv.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/ Species Strategic Plan (2012). Key activities invasive-species-in-ontario in the plan include the recent passage of the Ontario Invasive Species Act, 2015, continued partnerships with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters on the Invading Species Lake trout used to be Lake Huron's dominant Awareness Program, and participation on a deep-water predator. The Province is binational task force established by-the Great continuing to work with the U.S. Geological Lake Governors and Premiers of Ontario and Survey on the Lake Trout Rehabilitation Quebec to stop the introduction and spread Plan for Ontario Waters of Lake Huron. of aquatic invasive species in the Great Parry Sound, Iroquois Bay and Fraser Bay in Lakes and St. Lawrence River. As part of Northern Ontario are high-priority areas in the plan, Ontario continues to invest in the the rehabilitation plan. Ontario is measuring progress in rehabilitating the lake trout,based on stocking success and the effectiveness of harvest restrictions, Combating Invasive Species As of 2014, over 180 non-native species have been reported to have reproducing populations . in the Great Lakes Basin. No new invasive The round goby,a bottom-dwelling invasive fish,has changed species have been discovered as established the food web structure and function in the Great Lakes.(Ministry in the Great Lakes since 2006 and Ontario of Natural Resources and Forestry,D.Copplestone) Goal 4 33 8-64 1` and resources, this agreement ' amongst the Great Lakes g t� Governors and Premiers of Ontario - and Quebec makes it easier to f f coordinate fast cross-border responses to invasive species. � - - Combating Asian carp In 2005, Ontario prohibited the buying and selling of several live invasive fish species, including Asian carp. However, they continue to be a concern and a few of these fish were found in Lake Casting a line at Long Point,on the north shore of Lake Erie.(Southwest Ontario as recently as the summer Ontario Tourism Corporation) of 2015. Asian carp are insatiable eaters. If we don't prevent their Canada-Ontario Invasive Species Centre in introduction, they could irreparably change the Sault Ste. Marie to address key gaps outlined Great Lakes ecosystem and impact recreational in the plan, including the support of research and commercial fishing in our lakes.Ontario and control actions to prevent the introduction is working to keep Asian carps out of Ontario and spread of invasive species. For example, waters through a variety of efforts. With its the Invasive Species Centre is supporting . partners, the Province is focusing on putting ongoing efforts to eradicate water soldier and strong regulations and monitoring in place and water chestnut in Ontario. conducting research to expand Great Lakes science on Asian carp. In dealing with the Response to invasive species Asian carp threat, there are two top priorities: In 2013, the Great Lakes Governors and surveillance and prevention. Our focus is on Premiers of Ontario and Quebec agreed to high-risk areas of the province, especially the I< work together to address the threat of aquatic waters and tributaries of Lake Huron, Lake invasive species and identified 16 "Least Ontario and Lake Erie. Wanted" species as a priority for prevention and response. Ontario has been working on provincial risk assessments for these species, Combating Asian Carp in Ontario and has also undertaken response actions for the "Least Wanted" in Ontario waterways, Between 2005 and 2013, Ontario including Asian carp, water soldier and water Conservation Officers,working with chestnut. the Canada Border Services Agency, intercepted more than 18,000 kg . In 2014, the Governors and Premiers also (40,000 lbs.) of live Asian carps at the signed a Mutual Aid Agreement Combating border, destined for Ontario markets. Aquatic Invasive Species in the Great Lakes— St. Lawrence River Basin. By sharing expertise i 34 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-65 Focus for future action Establishment of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Building on the accomplishments of Goal 4, future directions to protect Great Lakes In 2007, Ontario and Canada signed an habitats and species over the next few years Agreement to establish a National Marine. will include: Conservation Area(NMCA) in-north-central Lake Superior. An act to amend the Canada • Continued focus on native fish rehabilitation National Marine Conservation Areas Act including Atlantic salmon, lake trout, received Royal Assent in 2015, enabling bloater (deepwater cisco), lake sturgeon and the establishment of the Lake Superior American eel in Lake Ontario; lake trout, NMCA once the lands are:transferred from whitefish and lake sturgeon in Lake Erie; Ontario to Canada. NMCAs are designated lake trout and lake sturgeon in Lake Huron; for the protection and conservation of and walleye in Lake Superior. Canada's oceans and Great Lakes. This. • Continued work to prevent and respond means ensured protection for Ontario's to invasive species including completing natural and cultural heritage including risk assessments for species on the "Least bird habitats, species at risk,First Nations Wanted" list, acid responding to high risk archaeological sites and shipwrecks. species including Asian carp, water soldier Spanning more than 10,000 square and water chestnut in Ontario's waterways. kilometres from Thunder Cape at the tip of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park in the Continuing to promote the recovery of west, to Bottle Point east of Terrace Bay, the species at risk, including through funding Lake Superior NMCA is one of the largest under the Species at Risk Stewardship freshwater protected areas in the world. Program. Driving along the coast of Lake Superior Provincial Park.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) Goal 4 35 8-66 u0al 5. . .. .......... Great Lakes Research and Monitoring "Our monitoring programs Great Lakes science involves collecting and investigative studies are and analyzing data and information about designed to identify problems or the environment and using this valuable threats and.predict their impacts — information as the basis for establishing environmental policies, setting priorities and this is the foundation for problem allocating resources. abatement and environmental For example, to tackle harmful and nuisance management. It's therefore critical pthat we tae a systems approach, algal blooms in the Great Lakes, scientists kst .y are studying many aspects of the Great Lakes to understand mechanisms ecosystem; the frequency and severity of and multiple interacting stresses harmful and nuisance algal blooms; the sources that are driving change in Great and types of phosphorus that are feeding the . algae; the concentrations of phosphorus in Lakesecosystems. different areas of a lake and the movement Dr. Todd Howell, of phosphorus within the lake; the physical Great Lakes Ecologist, conditions (temperature, light, wind, etc.) that Ministry of the Environment lead to algae growth, the relative abundance and Climate Change of different types of algae; and the impacts of ecosystem changes, such as invasive species, on algae growth. _ monitoring efforts to address the critical Ontario scientists collaborate with others g C around the Great Lakes Basin to improve science, research and monitoring needs of the i understanding of this shared ecosystem. For lake, identified through the Lakewide Action example, Government of Ontario experts and Management Plans. Research topics participate in the meetings of the International range from emerging and legacy contaminant Association for Great Lakes Research (www. trends in water,fish, wildlife and humans, to ia�lr.org) and publish in the association's ecosystem-wide assessments of fish, coastal Journal of Great Lakes Research. wetlands, invasive species and tributary flows. The goal is to provide.environmental managers Lake-based science cooperation with the information they need to restore and Each year, one of the Great Lakes is the focus protect each of the Great Lakes. of the Cooperative Science and Monitoring For example, in 2013 Lake Ontario was given I Initiative (CSMI).Partners across Canada and a lake-wide investigation. On the south the U.S., including Ontario, closely coordinate shore of Lake Ontario scientists observed i' i, i 36 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-67 that Diporeia, the most important source of undertook a comparison of three different food for deep water fish, continues to decline, regions of Great Lakes coastline. likely due to invasive quagga mussels. Using At Point Clark on Lake Huron, the open an underwater drone called the autonomous glider, researchers were able to map primary waters are naturally low in nutrients but along production in the deepest parts of the lake for the shoreline phosphorus levels are high,both from small tributaries draining nearby the first time. Data collected from the glider agricultural lands and from properties along shows that zebra mussels are dramatically the heavily developed shoreline. reducing layers of algae in the deep regions of Lake Ontario, affecting the food web. Along Lake Ontario's Ajax shoreline, phosphorus levels are generally low, with Lake-wide studies such as CSMI are important transient higher levels observed. Sources because they help us understand the effects include nearby tributaries draining urban that stressors such as invasive species have.on . and agricultural lands, stormwater from nutrients, fish production and the food web the urbanized shoreline, phosphorus in the Great Lakes. This information informs transported along-shore by currents from us on how to sustain many ecological and adjacent urbanized shorelines and wastewater economic benefits of the Great Lakes. treatment plant discharge. Studying nearshore water quality At Rondeau on the central Lake Erie coast, To better understand the factors that drive moderate phosphorus levels in the nearshore nearshore water quality, Ontario researchers are due to conditions in the lake, including the movement of water from western Lake Erie to central Lake Erie, as well as "upwelling" of water from deeper in the lake. �g`iij d.�' jam• - , p These upwelling events depend on factors such as wind direction, wind speed and lake shape. They �sr r T occur frequently at both Rondeau r and Ajax but less frequently - _ at Point Clark. Each area also Point Clark oc {' 1 +r Ajax _ �� differs in terms of lake bottom composition (e.g., hard surfaces like rocks vs. soft surfaces like Ti „ sand), abundance of attached algae, water clarity, abundance R .''S. {r f f• Agriculture of invasive mussels and other t J 6Rondeau Urbanized characteristics. r ®Forested f" This research illustrates the ways 0 50 100 200 Kilometers in which each area's unique local and regional characteristics shape Map showing the three sites of a recent comparative study on nearshore nearshore water quality. water quality.(Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change) Goal 5 37 8-68 Understanding contaminant trends is likely due to a variety of factors including historically deposited contaminants in the Our Great Lakes monitoring programs are lake bottom becoming active again; invasive demonstrating declines in the levels of"legacy" species modifying the food web; the ways contaminants (highly toxic chemicals such that contaminants accumulate in fish;,and as polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs], dioxins, climate change impacts. Ontario will continue mirex and mercury),both in fish and in efforts to monitor and understand these legacy , sediment at the bottoms of the lakes. Levels contaminants, as well as investigate new and are so low that in many areas frequent emerging ones, to protect the Great Lakes monitoring can be phased out—freeing up ecosystem and human health. resources to monitor other priority areas. Thanks to successful programs to reduce and The Great Lakes are complex and dynamic eliminate toxic chemicals, more Great Lakes ecosystems. To understand the impacts of fish are safe for us to eat and to eat more often different pressures on the Great Lakes and to (see Goal 6, Enjoying Ontario Fish). design effective protection and restoration programs, our scientists examine mixes of However, there are still a few legacy chemicals and investigate how chemicals contaminants with concentrations high enough change and move through the water, sediment to lead to advisories against eating too much and living creatures within the ecosystem. of certain Great Lakes fish in areas of the lakes. For more information on older and emerging There also seems to be an increase in some contaminants in the Great Lakes, see the Water legacy contaminants in Lake Erie fish. This Quality in Ontario, 2014 Report. i What we are learning about "It's no longer just about microplastics and microbeads understanding the levels and in the Great Lakes effects of a single chemical. We are learning more about microplastics, We know that there are a number thanks in part to Ontario's active science program to determine the amounts, locations of chemicals present in the lakes and types of microplastics in the Great Lakes. at very low levels in kind of a 'chemical soup' as a result of our In addition to examining the sources and make-up of microplastics, scientists are activities and products we use: determining what happens to microplastics Our environmental monitoring when they enter the Great Lakes, whether work is aimed at better they wash up on shore, settle on the bottom or characterising that 'soup` remain in the water. to help inform management We are finding microplastics in urban streams decisions." and in the final effluent from wastewater treatment plants. This is of possible concern Dr. Paul Helm; since such small microplastics (less than five Great Lakes Senior Research.Scientist, millimetres [mm] in size) can be ingested by [ Ministry of the Environment fish and other wildlife. There are many sources and Climate Change of microplastic particles in the environment, i including microbeads from personal care �r r 38 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-69 products,plastic litter and the supply of, and waste from, industrial processes.We are finding Spotlight on Science: N icroplastics Research greater amounts in waters next to Ontario is undertaking research to better understand more populated and commercial or what microplastic particles are present, what their industrial areas. For example,in the sources are to Ontario waters of the Great Lakes and first published study documenting whether microplastics are accumulating at the bottom microplastics in Great Lakes waters, of the lakes in sediment. samples from Lake Ontario were collected in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario's scientists have been collecting samples in Humber Bay off Toronto and in water close to urban areas. Effluent from wastewater Toronto Harbour. Results show up treatment plants is also being collected and staff to 6.7 million particles of plastic are collaborating with researchers at the University per square kilometre were found of Western Ontario to determine whether plastics with the highest count occurring are accumulating in sediment and on beaches. This in Humber Bay of Toronto. This research will help us understand what sources need amount is approximately 10 times better management. For example,results indicate that greater than what was found in sources of microplastics found in the lakes include open Lake Erie waters. fragments (e.g.,break down of litter;waste from plastics handling and manufacturing), foam particles (from Ontario has worked with packaging), microbeads and fibres. stakeholders to adopt phase-out timelines on the use of microbeads Categories of microplastic particles found in a in specific consumer products 2014 sampling of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie and we are now working with nearshore waters the federal government to ensure a rapid phase-out of microbeads across Canada. z M For more information on Production Pellets microplastics research Film findings in the Great Lakes f , visit www.ontario.ca/page/ 4 �1a ��� Foam Line/Fibers microplastics-and-microbeads. Microbeads Fragments Groundwater in the Great Lakes Basin Groundwater has long been the "invisible"portion of the Great Lakes hydrological cycle. Average percentage contributions of different categories of microplastic The amount of groundwater particles found in 2014 sampling of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie in the Basin is estimated at nearshore waters.Samples were collected using a net with 0.36 mm approximately equal to all the openings;relative abundances are likely to differ at smaller particle sizes. water in Lake Huron, or over 1.4 billion Olympic swimming pools Goal 5 39 8-70 r i I of water. We do know that groundwater flow Measuring progress on sharing Great into Great Lakes streams sustains coldwater Lakes science data fish, such as brook trout, and provides water to Since the fall of 2012, an increasing streams during dry summer months. An action number of Great Lakes-related datasets of Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy is to improve and publications have been published on our understanding of the role groundwater Ontario's Open Data Catalogue,publicly plays in sustaining Great Lakes water levels accessible anytime of no charge.More recent and stream flows. data,which are still being checked for Ontario scientists contributed to a report quality and completeness, may be available on Great Lakes groundwater science which upon contacting the scientist or ministry was released in 2015 and developed under directly. Ontario's science staff individually the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality responded to dozens of data requests in Agreement. The report is available at the 2013, 2014 and 2015. The number of Great binational Great Lakes website,www. Lakes peer-reviewed publications, science binational.net. presentations and other reports by our scientists has increased in recent years, The focus of the report is to identify the science and we aim to sustain a strong practice needs and information gaps that must be of sharing and communicating scientific addressed to improve our understanding of how information to the public, groundwater can affect the quantity and quality of Great Lakes waters. The report identifies eight major areas of science needs and information gaps including groundwater monitoring, public sector such as conservation authorities, contaminants and nutrients, urban development, non-government organizations and academia. aquatic habitat and climate change effects. Ontario scientists and subject matter experts Ontario will continue to collaborate with . are regularly sharing their knowledge with Canada and other partners on filling these gaps. others, whether by presenting at conferences and symposia, through participation in Shar'n and Communicating workshops and working groups or simply by answering questions that they receive. Science Ontario's Great Lakes science teams—field Climate Chanae staff,research scientists,modellers, data Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy recognizes that analysts and technicians—are part of a broader community of Great Lakes scientists. climate change poses a risk to the Great Lakes Ontario's Great Lakes data and information are ecosystem and to Great Lakes communities, shared widely with partners across Ontario and that it also exacerbates other challenges j and the Great Lakes to support enhanced that already exist. understanding and effective action oil the Ontario is working with partners to build Great Lakes. Our science and information is a better understanding of climate change published in peer-reviewed journals; Great impacts for the Great Lakes Basin. Increased Lakes synthesis reports, such as binational understanding will enable the development of State of the Great Lakes reports; and the better adaptation measures, helping ensure that paper and online publications of our partners people and the environment are more resilient r in other orders of government, the broader to the effects of a changing climate. 40 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report I 8-71 i 1 The latest Canada-Ontario Agreement on trade program will, if passed, provide a robust, Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem accountable and transparent foundation for Health, 2014 includes an annex focused on strong and decisive climate action. climate change. This annex echoes priorities To learn more about how Ontario is making a in Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy—to enhance difference in the fight against climate change, climate change knowledge, share information visit www.ontario.ca/page/climate-change. about climate change impacts, help integrate climate considerations into Great Lakes Enhancing understanding management and promote adaptation action. Of climate change Ontario's new Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015, Ontario's Climate Change Strategy sets goes one step further than the 2012 Strategy by direction for adaptation and risk management including a focus on both the impacts and the approaches for communities, sectors such as causes of climate change. agriculture and forestry, and natural resources Mitigating climate change and ecosystems. The Climate Change Strategy commits to establishing a one-window source Climate change is not a distant threat. It is for climate data. This will ensure open access already costing Ontarians: increased insurance to standardized and wide-ranging climate rates,higher food costs and more weather- information, including information for the related damage. Great Lakes. It will help decision makers in Ontario is demonstrating leadership and private and public sectors manage their risks commitment to fighting climate change from a changing climate based on the best through a series of bold actions. possible climate data projections. In 2015, the Province released Ontario's In 2015, Ontario launched a five-year pilot Climate Change Strategy. This comprehensive project to address a range of climate change strategy sets out the approach Ontario will take vulnerabilities in the Great Lakes Basin. The to combat climate change including a target project includes reaching out to partners and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per communities to facilitate adaptation action, cent below 1990 levels by 2050. and communicating climate change research findings to decision makers, practitioners and We are moving forward with a cap and trade the public. program to limit pollution,reward innovative companies and create more opportunities for Ontario published the first climate change investment in Ontario. Every dollar generated vulnerability assessment which focuses on by the program will be invested in a transparent the wetlands and inland aquatic ecosystems way back into green projects that reduce of the Great Lakes Basin in Ontario. The greenhouse gas pollution, such as public transit, research addresses wetland vulnerability electric vehicle incentives, social housing to drying, wetland bird species habitats, retrofits and helping homeowners save energy. stream temperatures, stream thermal habitats and walleye biomass. The report includes The Ontario government also introduced the recommendations for adaptation action. The proposed Climate Change Mitigation and project is focused on providing information in Low-Carbon Economy Act in February 2016. ways that are easy to understand and helpful to This new, stand-alone law, clearly outlining decision making. the goals and details of the proposed cap and Goal 5 41 8-72 Spotlight on Science: Climate Change Other climate change research currently Projections for the Great Lakes underway includes.- Climate ncludes:Climate change is perhaps the greatest The potential effects of climate change on environmental challenge facing the hypoxia (low oxygen) and fish in the Great ecosystem health of the Great Lakes Lakes, with an emphasis on Lake Erie. Basin. A shared understanding of climate change impacts is essential knowledge for Understanding potential water balance decision makers across the Great Lakes alterations in watersheds. Basin. Scientists tell us that climate change • Understanding the implications of climate is causing extreme weather conditions in change and temperature on different strains Ontario. Intense rainfall events in the Great of lake trout and brook trout, and changes in Lakes Basin are twice as common today as their future distribution and range. a century ago, and.are projected to become • Understanding flood protection and other even more common in the future. Bigger benefits provided by wetland conservation C spring and summer storms, as well as runoff and restoration in the Great Lakes Basin. events during the winter season, cause more flooding and wash pollutants into the lakes. Understanding the cumulative effects of climate change, human movement and Recently the Ontario Climate Consortium, water.connectivity on the spread of aquatic in partnership with the province,.McMaster University and Environment and Climate invasive species. Change Canada, published the 2015 State of Helping communities adapt Climate Change Science in the Great Lakes to climate change Basin. The report focuses on climatological, hydrologic and ecological effects of climate Many communities are taking action to prepare change. The information will support for and respond to the changing climate. Great Lakes management decisions. It also Ontario provided funding to the Great Lakes provides a strong foundation for future and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to develop its research efforts in the Great Lakes Basin, Municipal Adaptation and Resilience Service i'. by identifying knowledge strengths, gaps (MARS). Launched in 2014, MARS is an and levels of confidence.While the primary interactive, one-stop shop for climate change focus is on ecosystems, connections to adaptation information. Through a Community economic activities and social well-being of Practice Portal hosted by the Ontario Centre (' were also considered, such as agriculture, for Climate Impacts and Adaptation Resources, nature-based tourism and human health. the MARS initiative helps municipalities expand their adaptation and resiliency Projections include: higher air activities. Users have access to a library of local temperatures and fewer frost days per and global climate change adaptation resources, year;increased water temperatures in both case studies, fact sheets,tools and training. inland lakes and.the Great Lakes; increased MARS members can submit their plans for annual precipitation including more winter climate adaptation for posting on the site and rain; decreased water levels in wetlands; work together on issues of common interest. and loss of habitat ranges for many plants and animals. Ontario is supporting municipalities in j their efforts to adapt to climate change and E I 42 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy first Progress Report I, 8-73 i' reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ontario is The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities considering opportunities to strengthen the Initiative is a binational coalition of over Municipal Act, 2001 and The City of Toronto 110 U.S. and Canadian mayors working to Act, 2006 legislation to support municipalities in advance the protection and restoration of addressing climate change,which may include the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. changes to the Building Code Act. Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the - impacts associated with climate change have been key considerations in the coordinated response approach will be rolled out province- review of the Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges wide in 2016. Moraine Conservation Plan,Niagara Escarpment Plan and'Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Enhancing climate data for Horseshoe,which was launched in 2015. stormwater infrastructure Ontario is also helping communities adapt decision-making to climate change, with tools to help raise Traditionally, municipalities and other awareness of health vulnerabilities due to organizations used historical climate data climate change, and to identify and implement to set performance standards for new urban local strategies. For example, in the summer stormwater runoff management systems. of 2015, we piloted a heat-alert procedure However, due to climate change, climate for public health units across the Great Lakes conditions will be significantly different in communities that hosted the Pan Am and the future than they were in the recent past. Parapan Am Games. This heat alert and Historical climate data will no longer be .. _ ..T_ u,+r;. .-.X• :`' '.::�c+_i <,.. z.is.�.v:.=_..+.'..rn+iw4.. r ` C" .:'..�+4. ..c_ `i.�.c4.ry`.+lA.� _. �. .. ...�S.r ...d Snowmobiling•around Lake Superior.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) Goal 5 43 8-74 relevant in setting performance standards for launched in December 2015. To learn more new stormwater management facilities. about the strategy,visit climatereadycity.com. To support this shift, Ontario and its partners Reducing water supply system have developed future projected rainfall vulnerability for Lake Erie intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves for the 2030s, 2050s and 2080s, in local COmmllnitleS communities across Ontario. An IDF curve Many communities are taking action to address graphs how likely it is that a rainfall of a the climate vulnerability of their water supply j certain intensity (how much rain) and duration systems. One example is the Union Water (how long the rain fell) will happen in the Supply System (UWSS),which provides future (e.g., once in 50 years or every year?). drinking water from Lake Erie to approximately Approximately 2,000 IDF curves are 56,000 residents living in southwestern Ontario. Ontario has completed assessments available at no cost on the Ontario Climate Change Data Portal. These projections area and.made recommendations for modifying the significant achievement. Municipalities and UWSS, including the water treatment system, other organizations will have better data for to reduce its potential vulnerabilities due to making difficult decisions about stormwater climate change. infrastructure requirements in the face of Assessing climate change in the future climate uncertainties. The portal provides technical and non-technical end-users Mississippi-Rideau region with easy and intuitive access to the latest The Mississippi Valley Conservation j climate data for Ontario. Authority has joined forces with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Ontario Lake Superior communities' in a cooperative effort to develop scientific Climate Change plans vulnerability assessments of natural systems Local communities need to be adaptive and in the Mississippi-Rideau Region. These 1 assessments are important tools for local resilient to respond to the impacts of climate decision makers, and are helping to guide the change. The Lake Superior Partnership (LSP) has over 50 active participants representing regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy government and non-government organizations which is currently being developed. in Canada and the United States. They are Focus for future action all working together to restore, protect and maintain the Lake Superior ecosystem for Building on the accomplishments of Goal 5, future generations. LSP's Climate Change over the next few years we will advance ? Impacts and Adaptation Report consolidates the science, knowledge and understanding and available science on Lake Superior ecosystems, address climate change in the Great Lakes and identifies adaptation strategies and actions. through a range of actions including: i With support from Ontario, the City of Thunder Nearshore water quality monitoring and Bay used the report as background information assessment, with a focus on Lake Erie in to develop a collaborative,municipal-level 2016 and Lake Superior in 2017, as well as strategy on climate change. Thunder Bay is the the use of new water quality technologies j! first community on Lake Superior to complete such as monitoring buoys in Lake Erie and a climate change strategy,which was officially Lake Ontario. is i; 44 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-75 Spotlight on Science: How a Big Storm Affected Water Quality on the Toronto-Mississauga Waterfront Climate Change projections indicate that we strong winds cause surface waters to move can expect more and bigger storm events in away from the shore and cold water from the the Great Lakes. In fact, scientists have found lake bottom rises to the surface) which restored that the frequency of major storms has already water quality along the coast.. increased over the past century. On the evening Scientists are finding that when large storm of July 8, 2013,record-breaking rain fell on events overwhelm stormwater management Toronto and Mississauga. These are probably systems in both urban and agricultural areas, the most heavily urbanized areas in Canada, major "pulses" of phosphorus pollution enter meaning that many vegetated landscapes capable of absorbing rainwater have been the Great Lakes—which in turn can feed the replaced by paved streets and buildings that growth of unwanted algae. promote rapid runoff to Lake Ontario. To learn more about the impacts of the July 8, Ontario's Great Lakes scientists were there 2013 storm, and how Ontario's Great Lakes to monitor the water quality impacts of this monitoring program can measure the effects of massive storm on Lake Ontario. They also climate change on water quality, see the Water Quality in Ontario. 2014 Report. tracked the "upwelling" event(when fairly ,ter 01 During the storm:Turbid waters along the Lake Ontario After the storm:Later that same day the turbid water shoreline during the big storm on July 8,2013.(Ministry of begins to sink,and surface water looks deceptively clear. the Environment and Climate Change) (Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change) • Advancing research, monitoring and analysis . Adding more Great Lakes-related data and to support Lake Erie restoration; contributing data sets to Ontario's Open Data portal. science expertise to the potential . Fighting climate change, while also establishment of phosphorus targets for supporting climate change adaptation action western Lake Ontario; and assessing water in Great Lakes communities. quality and ecosystem changes in Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Monitoring and reporting to design restoration actions and track restoration successes in Areas of Concern. Goal 5 40 8-76 i Goal 4 Aar i Innovation Measuring progress in Ontario's Achieving "Green Roads" water sector Ontario wants to have North America's Ontario's rapidly expanding water sector "greenest" roads and has implemented currently employs 22,000 people in 900 a GreenPave rating system to promote companies across the province, and sustainable road building practices such as attracts international investment:We have recycling and long-life pavements.'We have 200 research institutes and incubators; 300 also been investigating the use of permeable early-stage innovators; and nine top global pavements that allow water to percolate water companies. The sector's impressive L through, rather than run off the pavement growth is evidenced in a number of surface. Ontario's performance metrics: according Ontario is pilot testing the performance of to the 2015 WaterTAP Annual Survey of 56 pervious concrete in Ontario's climate. What Ontario water technology companies, the makes pervious concrete different from sector experienced job growth of 11 per cent traditional concrete is its high void content and revenue growth of 23 per cent over and interconnected pores. This creates a the last year. The sector is growing at an free-draining layer where water drains directly estimated annual rate of over 15 per cent. into the subgrade, recharging the groundwater and eliminating or-reducing surface runoff and enhancing vegetation growth. This lowers the and energy — globally and domestically. It is risk of flooding and minimizes standing water. estimated that,by 2020, the global demand Pervious pavement surfaces are suitable for for clean water and wastewater treatment low-traffic applications such as parking lots, technologies will be $598 billion.' Given the p shoulders and walkways. depth of our water technology expertise and our strategic location in the heart of North Ontario: A world leader in America, Ontario is extremely well positioned water technology to serve this expanding market. Ontario is a globally recognized hub for water In 2013, the Province introduced Ontario's technologies. The majority of companies in Water Sector Strategy. This strategy Ontario's water technology sector are located supports the work of Ontario's water sector in the Great Lakes Basin. The technologies organizations such as the Water Technology they develop and deploy have pervasive and significant impacts on water, wastewater 1 Source:httpJ/www.investinontario.com/ water-technolgM 46 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-77 i Acceleration Project (WaterTAP). WaterTAP rehabilitation for clean water, wastewater exists to champion and support Ontario's and other pipeline systems. status as a world water technology hub. Launching the Southern Ontario Water Increasing First Nations -Consortium's Grand River Watershed Project involvement in the water to develop breakthrough technologies in drinking water and wastewater treatment, technology sector including an $8.9 million grant to the Since launching Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy project. Canada's FedDev (Federal Economic in 2012, we have continued to support First Development Agency for Southern Ontario) Nations involvement in the water sector program and private-sector investors are also through initiatives such as Showcasing Water providing funding. Innovation projects. In the past year, Ontario • Providing over$6.5 million to date to has met with First Nations water industry WateTTAR Companies working with partners such as the Aboriginal Water and WaterTAP are realizing 44 per cent greater Wastewater Association of Ontario, the Ontario revenue growth than companies not yet First Nations Technical Services Corporation engaged with WaterTAR WaterTAP and the Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence estimates that Ontario's $1.5 million annual to discuss operating, training and certification investment yields over$20 million in opportunities. economic value, or a 13 times return on Investing to commercialize the province's investment. innovative water technologies Investing in Sustainable Ontario is funding municipal energy planning Water and Soil Management through the Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) Program. The MEP encourages municipalities Funding innovations in to consider the strong relationship between the agri-food sector. water and energy as part of the energy planning process. Ontario's food and beverage manufacturing sector is the third largest in North America, Its We are making key investments to support the manufacturing revenues exceed$35 billion development and commercialization of new, annually. Ontario's New Directions research innovative water technologies. They include: program has provided$2 million for scientific • $1.2 million for Newterra's $10 million projects on water quality and management .Centre of Excellence for Advanced Water of nutrients. The projects have included Treatment in Brockton, near Lake Huron. studying options for treating wash water The new initiative will allow Newterra to from the on-farm cleaning and handling of create 121 jobs and accelerate research and potatoes, developing nitrogen management development of its innovative membrane- tools to reduce environmental losses from based modular water-treatment technology. corn production and refining best management practices for nursery irrigation. • A total investment of$14.4 million to LiquiForce in Kingsville, north of Lake Erie, Ontario also supported demonstration and to create 88 new jobs and retain 12 jobs. applied research projects led by the agri- LiquiForce develops no-dig, trenchless pipe food industry. These projects are showcasing Goal 6 47 8-78 Water and Wine Initiative. The initiative is an accessible, online platform for wineries to use to help improve water management in their operations. The BLOOM �E F Centre won a 2015 Water Canada " Water's Next National Award. The award honours the achievements and ideas of individuals and 4 a companies that successfully work to change water in Canada (e.g., M through innovative technologies, � :. quality research and unique solutions for water challenges). The BLOOM Centre won for building a "connecting bridge" between innovative solutions ` and market demand for better water management practices — z another example of how science is benefitting the Great Lakes and the economy. _ Enjoying Ontario fish Collective action"over the past three decades to clean up the ' Great Lakes means more of its fish are healthy and safe to eat. Every two years Ontario publishes a Guide to Eating Ontario Fish. The guide has information for anglers and consumers on which Ontario A Prince Edward County vineyard overlooking Lake Ontario.(Ontario fish, and how much, are safe to Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) eat ("consumptions advisories"). j In the past, the province based innovative technologies and solutions for its advice on information it collected from agricultural water conservation and water surveys of recreational anglers on how much efficiency activities, fish they typically ate in a month (usually The water and wine initiative eight meals at most). The number did not take into account First Nations and Metis Ontario is home to a vibrant wine industry, communities and others for whom the fish Working in collaboration with Ontario and they catch may be a staple meal. People who with multiple sector stakeholders, the BLOOM fish for personal consumption or traditional Centre for Sustainability developed the or ceremonial purposes and people who make i i 48 Ontario's Great Lakes Strate gv First Progress Report 8-79 fish a bigger part of their diet will g eat fish more often. The 2015-2016 edition of the t; - =` x guide gives advice on choosing fish caught from Ontario waters to minimize exposure to toxins. z T It has information for more + than 2,300 locations around the province including 148 new locations. The guide increases the maximum number of safe meals } a month—from eight to 32—and has an easy-to-use table for anglers to convert their catch into the -_ guide's standard meal size. A family catches a big fish on Lake Erie.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Ontario is not unique in Partnership Corporation) recommending limits on fish deionization, and membrane separation. All consumption. Most jurisdictions in North three systems were able to remove most America also have them. However, Ontario's limiters, which increased the ability to recycle is the largest program of its kind in North the solution, and had the added benefit of America. reducing the amount of wastewater produced The guide is available for download and can be by greenhouse operations. Additionally, the obtained at select government offices and many study tested methods for managing the wastes retail outlets. produced by the technologies. Research continues to determine the feasibility of the Efficient greenhouse water most efficient technology in greenhouse recycling systems operations. Typically, Ontario's greenhouse vegetables and A total of over $500,000 was invested by flowers are fertilized using a dilute nutrient the province and The Ontario Greenhouse solution. The excess waste solution is captured, Alliance. The project has both economic and treated and blended with water and nutrients environmental benefits, helps greenhouse and recycled back into the crop. However, operators make decisions about what plants selectively take up nutrients resulting technology best suits their operations and finds in the accumulation of certain ions (such as innovative uses for existing technologies. The sodium, sulphate and carbonate) that limit use of these technologies could reduce the plant growth. impact of greenhouse operations within the With support from Ontario's Showcasing Great Lakes nearshore. It is expected that the results of this work would be applicable to Water Innovation program, The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance completed a study to other sectors addressing nutrient-laden waste streams on the small to medium scale. To see if recycling of the nutrient solution could read more about this project visit http://bit. be achieved. Three existing technologies ly/1LfiiVS. were tested to remove growth limiters: capacitive deionization, membrane capacitive Goal 6 49 8-80 is i' l Protecting public health and the standards and technical guidance; and greater integrated planning to encourage soil re-use. Great Lakes environment through I, better soil management Developing an agricultural soil Some construction projects excavate large health and conservation strategy volumes of soil. It is critical to manage Ontario is developing an agricultural excess soil to protect public health and the soil health and conservation strategy environment. In 2014, Ontario developed the in collaboration with a working group Management of Excess Soil—A Guide for Best representing Ontario's farm organizations, soil Management Practices. experts and other organizations with interests The guide describes Ontario's expectations in soil health and conservation..Sustaining the of agencies, site owners, developers and long-term productivity of Ontario's agricultural contractors in sustainably managing soil and soils is a goal shared by the Province, Ontario protecting the natural environment. farmers and their organizations, the agri-food Ontario recently completed its Environmental industry and other stakeholders. Bill of Rights review on the need for policy There are many reasons to place a high value related to excess soil management. In early on our agricultural soils and to ensure we are 2016, Ontario released a proposed Excess Soil managing them for the long term. Changing ' Management Policy Framework. The proposed farming practices, loss of soil organic matter, Framework responds to a number of key soil climate change and water quality are among issues such as the need for more responsibility the significant issues that require a new from owners of excavated sites; clearly defined strategic approach for our agricultural soils. roles and responsibilities for the province, Ontario's Climate Change Strategy has also municipalities and conservation authorities; recognized the important role that improved better tracking of excess soil; improved soil health can play in mitigating and adapting to climate change impacts. Ontario plans to release and consult on a soil health discussion paper in the spring and summer of 2016. f . h _ Promoting l our sm c r — and n..tY 0.1 AS 1 o L .tYY i 0prt i hies p Strengthening Ontario's trails w - Ontario is criss-crossed by a i magnificent system of land and . �t water trails, enjoyed by Ontarians and visitors to the province. In The Port Dover West Pier lighthouse on Lake Erie.The property is designated 2015, the government introduced under the Ontario Heritage Act,which recognizes the lighthouse to be a Norfolk the Supporting Ontario's Trails County heritage landmark.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) Act, 2015 (Bill 100). If passed 50 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-81 the proposed act would help the trails community more effectively develop, operate and promote land and water trails while enhancing the trail experience for all trail users. Ontario has developed the Trails Action Plan for the Ontario Trails Strategy. The Plan supports sustainable trail planning, design and construction. In June 2013 they "3S Province announced investments + in a new urban park and waterfront r - trail at Ontario Place as the first Fathom Five National Marine Park.Exploring one of the many historic step to its revitalization. The shipwrecks.(Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) province plans to convert up to 7.5 acres on the east island of Ontario Place into green space with a Enhancing Great Lakes recreation waterfront trail leading to some of the site's and tourism opportunities most picturesque views. The revitalization In collaboration with local partners and sector of Ontario Place is one of many action items associations, Ontario's 13 Regional Tourism included in the Trails Action Plan. Organizations have initiated many programs The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is a not-for- that provide opportunities for Ontarians and profit organization that has been working for visitors to experience the Great Lakes through over 15 years to create a Waterfront Trail for boating,beaches, walking, cycling and other the Canadian Great Lakes and St. Lawrence trail activities: River. Led by the Waterfront Regeneration The Great Waterway region offers ten cycling Trust, the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail has itineraries that guide visitors along Lake been expanded beyond Lake Ontario and Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and the the St. Lawrence River westwards to include Rideau Canal with lots of opportunities for the shores of Lake Erie, adding 27 new boating, beaches and year-round fishing in waterfront communities along a signed, mostly, the Bay of Quinte. on-road route. The trail now stretches over 1,600 kilometres alongthe Canadian shores BruceGreySimcoe, Explorer's Edge, and Tourism Northern Ontario offer beaches, of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair and the Niagara, Detroit and St. Lawrence Rivers, scenic vistas, marine ports and motorcycle connecting a total of 76 communities. touring around the Georgian Bay Coastal Route. In 2015, the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games Promotion, Celebration and Legacy Southwest Ontario and Tourism Northern Strategy provided $600,000 to the Waterfront Ontario have been collaborating to offer Regeneration Trust to reroute"a key segment of motorcycle touring itineraries along the trail to an off-road location and to connect with shores of Lake Erie and Lake Superior. two provincially significant wetlands. Goal 6 51 8-82. Hamilton, Halton and Brant along with Through the Community Museum Operating partners regional developed the Hambur Grant, Ontario supports a number of cultural g P P PP route, a 50 kilometre loop of off-road and institutions with a thematic focus on the Great paved pathways. The route is integrated with Lakes, including Kingston's Marine Museum two hotels and great stops along the way, of the Great Lakes, the Port Colborne Historical including stunning Lake Ontario lookouts. and Marine Museum and the Owen Sound In 2014, Ontario launched the International Marine and Rail Museum. In addition, under the Ontario Heritage Act, the Province and Amateur Sport Housing Program, providing public bodies such as the St. Lawrence Parks not-for-profit organizations, including municipalities, the opportunity to apply for Commission and Niagara Parks Commission funding to host sanctioned sporting events. work to identify and conserve provincial heritage properties (i.e. properties of cultural International sanctioned events occurring heritage value or interest that are owned or on the Great Lakes could include sailing, occupied by the Province or by a prescribed triathlon, open water swimming-and possibly public body), including many that are in waterskiing and wakeboarding. communities along the Great Lakes and The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership St. Lawrence River. Examples of identified G Corporation's Powersports and Outdoor provincial heritage properties include Upper Adventure programs promote water-based Canada Village,Discovery Harbour and tourism though digital,video and social Burlington Bay Skyway. tactics such as the Reel Paddling Film Festival, Ontario encourages and supports opportunities I' Paddling.net and Canadian Power Boating, for the sustainable use of the Great Lakes' driving consumer interest to Ontariotravel.net. cultural heritage resources. For example, onservin t Lakes g ,�� ' the underwater heritage of the Great Lakes Ca includes more than 4,700 shipwrecks.We Cultural Heritage provide annual support to Save Ontario Shipwrecks (SOS), a provincial organization Supporting Great Lakes cultural dedicated to underwater heritage conservation. heritage resources SOS members help safeguard underwater The Great Lakes are an integral part of Ontario's heritage by, among other things, providing the d diving community and the general public the identity, intertwined m our arts, culture anit heritage. Indigenous peoples have lived and opportunity to learn and understand more travelled along their shores for thousands about the value of our underwater heritage of years, leaving a rich archaeological legacy. resources. Ontario licenses archaeologists and maintains Focus for future action a provincial register of reports documenting archaeological fieldwork. Shoreline areas may Building on the accomplishments of Goal 6, include cultural heritage landscapes with future actions that will be taken to continue significant views or vistas. Ontario has worked supporting environmentally sustainable with other ministries and municipalities to opportunities and innovation include; develop planning tools that help protect those landscapes and mitigate development impacts. f r 52 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 8-83 • Enhancing Ontario's leadership in the water Continued work on actions described in technology sector by supporting the work the new Trails Action Plan, 2015/2016 to of Ontario's water sector organizations, and 2017/2018. This includes implementing ongoing support for the development of new the proposed Supporting Ontario Trails Act innovative water technologies. to make thousands of kilometres of trails • Continued partnership with First Nation stronger and safer, revitalizing Ontario Place _ communities to increase opportunities in to create public access to the waterfront and the water sector. link the site to the waterfront trail system, and collaborating on provincial,.national • Advancing applied research projects and and international trail initiatives such as the innovative technologies to find solutions for International Great Lakes Coastal Trail, water conservation and water efficiency in Consulting on the proposed Excess Soil the agri-food industry, such as developing an online platform to help Ontario sod producers Management Policy Framework and working adopt sustainable water management closely with partners to implement actions. practices. aa' A 19th century Martello tower in Kingston,on the shore of Lake Ontario. (Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation) Goal 6 53 8-84 IRI U I The Great Lakes depend on Ontarians. Each of The Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015, provides us has a role to play in keeping our Great Lakes new tools to help protect and restore the Great and their watersheds healthy. Lakes. Despite the accomplishments illustrated in We will report on progress again in three years, this report, there is still more work to be done. and every three years. Our next progress report The Great Lakes face serious challenges to will include additional details mandated in their ecological health. We must continue the the new act, including information on Great work of g kee in the Great Lakes great. Each Lakes environmental monitoring programs keeping of us can take action to help reduce pollution and results. We will report on how well we are or conserve water. Every community can achieving the purposes of the new legislation, do more to protect a local beach, wetland, using a suite of performance-measures to coastline or watershed. Working together, we track progress. We will also launch a review can help conserve natural habitats and native of Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy by December species,fight climate change and improve 2018, and every six years after that. understanding of the Great Lakes. We hope all Ontarians will take pride in the Each of us can also connect with the Great accomplishments that this first Great Lakes Lakes in a personal way—whether that means Progress Report describes. Every day, people spending a day on the freshwater coast, or 'in communities across Ontario have the just taking a moment to appreciate where our opportunity to be Great Lakes stewards and drinking water and local produce come from. leaders. We hope you will seek out those opportunities and will work with us, and your own community, to keep our Great Lakes drinkable, swimmable and fishable—for us and for future generations. i f { i! c . i. r, 54 Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy [First Progress Report 8-85 I February 18, 2016 i The Honourable Glen Murray Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Public Information Centre • 2nd Floor, Macdonald Block M2-22 — 900 Bay Street Toronto ON M7A 1 N3 The Regional Municipality RE: Regional Response to the Province on Ontario's of Durham Proposed Waste-Free Ontario Act and associated Corporate Services Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act and Department- Waste Diversion Transition Act Environmental Bill of Legislative Services Rights (EBR) Posting #012-5832 (2016-J-6) 605 ROSSLAND RD. E. (Our File No. E08-29) PO BOX 623 WHITBY ON L1 N 6A3 CANADA Honourable Sir, please be advised the Joint Finance &Administration 905-668-7711 and Works Committees of Regional Council considered the above 1-800-372-1102 matter and at a meeting held on February 17, 2016, Council adopted Fax:905-668-9963 the following recommendations of the Committee: www.durham.ca A) That Report#2016-J-6 be submitted to the province in Matthew L.Gaskell response to Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Posting #012- t` Commissioner of 5832 the `Waste-Free Ontario Act'•, Corporate Services � i That based on discussions with the Association of DISTRIBUTION: Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the following resolution be REVIEWED BY. —Aild adopted and forwarded to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, OriglnilTo- 11 1 F. Premier: 1 Council Direction GG Direction •pD Direction CtCouncitInformation •GGlntormation •PDlntormation Whereas waste materials can become valuable resources and Copy To: enhanced producer responsibility could provide significant •Mayor •Members of •Ward Councillors environmental benefits should producers be encouraged to Council innovate to reduce waste, develop more easily recycled •CA0 •Clerks •communications packaging, and work with municipalities to enhance and/or fund ❑Community •Corporate •Emergency enhanced options for the collection and processing of waste Services Services Services p p g •Engineering •Finance •Legal materials; Services Services Operations planning Whereas municipalities have no control over the form of Services municipal solid waste generated from packaging and products •other: entering their jurisdiction, and yet municipal taxpayers continue Municipal Clerk's File to bear greater than 50 per cent of the costs for the disposal and recycling of packaging and print materials that circulate I within their waste streams; "Seivict�-Eccelrence forurGofhpiunities" If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009. 9-1 3 Please find enclosed a copy of Joint Report#2016-J-6, for your information. Debi A. Wilcox, MPA, CMO, CMM Ill Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services DW/ct c: The Honourable T. McMeekin, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing S. Sookhoo, Senior Policy Coordinator, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division Change J. Dickson, MPP, Ajax/Pickering G. Anderson, MPP, Durham L. Scott, MPP, Haliburton/Kawartha Lakes/Brock J. French, MPP, Oshawa The Honourable T. MacCharles, MPP, Pickering/ Scarborough East ,. M. Holland, MP, Ajax The Honourable E. O'Toole, MP, Durham J. Schmale MP, Haliburton/Kawartha Lakes/Brock K. Rudd, MP, Northumberland/Peterborough South Dr. C. Carrie MP, Oshawa J. O'Connell, MP, Pickering/Uxbridge C. Caesar-Chavannes, MP, Whitby N. Lee, Chairman of the Board, Ontario Waste Management Association P. Vanini, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) M. deRond, Clerk, Town of Ajax Gettinby, CAO/Clerk, Township of Brock A. Greentree, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington S. Kranc, Clerk, City of Oshawa D. Shields, Clerk, City of Pickering N. Wellsbury, Clerk, Township of Scugog D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge C. Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby R.J. Clapp, Commissioner of Finance C. Curtis, Commissioner of Works 9-2 i i If this information is required in an.accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2305 The Regional Municipality of Durham Report To: The Joint Works and Finance &Administration Committee From: Commissioners of Works and Finance Report: #2016-J-6 Date: February 4, 2016 Subject: k Regional Response to the Province on Ontario's Proposed Waste-Free Ontario Act, and associated Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act and Waste Diversion Transition Act Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Posting #012-5832 Recommendations: t That the Joint Works and Finance &Administration Committee recommend to Regional Council that: A) This report be submitted to the province in response to Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Posting #012-5832, the `Waste-Free Ontario Act,' B) Based on discussions with Association of Municipalities of Ontario(AMO), the following resolution be adopted and forward ed to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier: Whereas waste materials can become valuable resources and enhanced producer responsibility could provide significant environmental benefits should producers be encouraged to innovate to reduce waste, develop more easily recycled packaging, and work with municipalities to enhance and/or fund enhanced options for the collection and processing of waste materials; is Whereas municipalities have no control over the form of municipal solid waste generated from packaging and products entering their jurisdiction, and yet municipal taxpayers continue to bear greater than 50 per cent of the costs for the disposal and recycling of packaging and print materials that circulate within their waste streams; Whereas producer responsibility provides that producers bear responsibility for 100 per cent of the costs of designated wastes and their end-of-life management and municipalities should not bear any net cost for the management of these materials which are becoming increasingly complex and expensive to recycle, reclaim and/or j dispose of; Therefore be it resolved that the Regional Municipality of Durham calls on the Ontario 3 9-3 Report#2016-J-6 Page 2 of.10 Government to ensure the proposed 'Waste-Free Ontario Acf (Bill 151) results in legislation which not only replaces the current Waste Diversion Actto ensure full ~ producer responsibility, but that in order to ensure service levels to Ontario residents are equal to, or better than existing service levels provided, legislation be.based on: i. A made-in-Ontario framework that respects the complexity, functionality and success of long-standing municipal integrated waste management systems and service levels; ii. Evidence-based decision making to ensure there are no unintended consequences to municipalities; iii. A fully funded role for municipalities, ensuring producers take 100 per cent responsibility for the end-of-fife costs of designated wastes including disposal and litter operations, with full and fair compensation to municipalities for any municipal services or infrastructure provided (including compensation for stranded assets); iv. The recognition that residual municipal solid waste is a less carbon intensive fuel than traditional fossil fuels and accept energy recovery as a key element of diversion for the residual waste material; and v. All energy extraction/recycling methods being,treated equally, and the beneficial use of energy-from-waste residuals (ash and metal) should be encouraged for use in production processes to replace elements in new products and that the definition of diversion include all energy recovery solutions. C) This report be forwarded to the Region's local municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario,the Ontario Waste Management Association, the Government of Ontario Ministers of the Environment and Climate Change, and Municipal Affairs and Housing and Durham Members of Provincial Parliament. Report: 1. Eurpose 1.1 This report provides an update regarding the province's proposed `Waste-Free Ontario Act: The proposed legislation would directly impact Regional solid waste management service levels, costs and cost recoveries, with potential net impacts to Regional property taxpayers. 1.2 This report provides detail on the proposed legislation, Regional staff concerns and recommendations, based upon EBR Posting #012-5832 and consultations to-date with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC), as well as discussions with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ontario municipalities. 9-4 j I. f Report 92016-J-6 Page 3 of 10 j 2. Background 2.1 On June 6, 2013, the Ontario government introduced Bill 91 'The Waste Reduction j Act'which, had it passed, would have transformed Ontario's approach to waste diversion by placing the responsibility for managing designated materials on the producers of those materials. Bill 91 promised to require producers to meet waste reduction and service standards for all designated materials and reimburse municipalities.for the 'reasonable' cost of collection, handling, transportation and storage of all collected designated materials, in addition to processing and disposal. 2.2 At question, as reported to Regional Council at the time, was how municipalities would define and identify their'reasonable' costs to ensure implementation of full cost accounting for the collection, transportation and processing of collected materials in partnership with industry stewards attempting to minimize their own cost exposure. i 2.3 Although Bill 91 did not pass Second Reading prior to the 2014 provincial election, the government is reintroducing legislation to transform waste diversion in Ontario. 2.4 On November 26, 2015, the MO ECC introc�uced Bill 151, the `Waste.-Free Ontario Act, along with a draft"Strategy for a Waste Free Ontario: Building the Circular Economy." If enacted, the new Act will replace the existing 'Waste Diversion Act, j 2002,'which includes regulations that are key to Regional solid waste management programs including requirements and funding regulations related to waste collection, processing and/or disposal of Blue Box waste, used tires, used oil, waste electrical and electronic equipment(WEEE), and municipal hazardous or special waste (MHSW). 2.5 In contrast to Bill 91, the current proposal does not provide any legislated role for j municipal involvement in the management of designated materials. All of the.details j regarding any municipal responsibilities for current designated materials: printed paper and packaging, tires, electronics and municipal hazardous and special waste are expected to be determined in future regulations. 2.6 The draft'Waste-Free Ontario Act'is posted to the EBR registry with opportunity to comment until February 29, 2016 and this report provides the Regional submission. 3. Provincial Restructuring: The New Bill 151 'Waste-Free OntarioAct' 3.1 The new strategy and draft legislation is to establish a new vision and goals for waste diversion in Ontario. The vision for Ontario is "...one where waste is seen as a resource that can be recovered, reused and reintegrated into the economy to I achieve a circular economy."The vision is supported by.two goals: 1) zero waste in the province and 2) zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the waste sector. 3.2 The 'Waste-Free Ontario Act'consists of two schedules. Schedule 1 is the `Resource Recovety and Circular Economy Act, establishing requirements for a strategy for a waste-free Ontario and requiring decision makers to have regard to the provincial interest and policy statements. Schedule 1 also outlines requirements for j 9-5 j` Report#2016-J-6 Page.4 of 10 regulations to establish resource recovery and waste reduction responsibilities. It is through the development and implementation of these regulations that municipal responsibilities for collection and processing.of designated materials, including Blue Box, are proposed to be transformed. 3.3 Schedule 2 of Bill 151 is the `Waste Diversion Transition Act', which outlines the transformation of the current Waste Diversion Ontario(WDO). WDO provides oversight for Ontario's current diversion programs and is a non-crown corporation; funded by Industry'Stewardship Organizations and Industry Funding Organizations. Under the new legislation a `Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority, will replace the WDO and will have responsibilities for data warehousing and enforcement. 3.4 The proposed Act and draft Strategy are high level, enabling legislation with visionary documents that outline the principles to be applied through future and unknown regulations that will need to be watched closely. The MOECC will continue consulting on these documents through early 2016 and Regional staff will continue to work with the provincial government and stakeholders and report back to Regional Council, as necessary, regarding any implications for Regional waste programs and funding. 3.5 The current system of Blue.Box program funding is anticipated to continue through 2016, although the province's first policy statement is anticipated during 2016 and implications for service delivery and funding in subsequent years are currently unknown. The transition to the new framework is anticipated to take three to five years; although details will only be determined subsequent to the legislation being passed. 3.6 Similar to the previously proposed Bill 91, it remains unclear how producers will meet new obligations without the benefit of municipal waste collection experience and infrastructure. However, with no legislated role for municipalities under the proposed Act, municipalities may find themselves negotiating with producers as service providers rather than having a predetermined, regulated role. 3.7 While the province commits to continued collaboration, it is hoped the implementation of the `Waste-Free Ontario Act'and forthcoming detailed legislation and associated regulations will respect concerns already voiced by municipalities. A key concern highlighted is that the province needs to ensure the integrity of integrated municipal waste services and associated environmental benefits, while implementing a legislated full cost recovery framework for municipal waste services. 3.8 It will be critical for municipalities to define and identify'reasonable' costs and ensure implementation of full cost accounting system, and activity based costing systems, for the collection, transportation and processing of collected materials. 4. AMO Review 4.1 Regional staff support efforts led by AMO in association with the Regional Public Works Commissioners of Ontario and the Municipal Waste Association to develop a 9-6 6 Report#2016-J-6 Page 5 of 10 comprehensive discussion paper outlining common municipal positions regarding the development of this comprehensive'new legislation. Most Ontario municipalities agree that it will be critical that the new legislative framework: A) Continue to provide an integrated waste management system to Ontario residents; B) Recognize that municipal governments have borne much of the cost of waste diversion to date; and, C) Recognize that municipal governments bear the primary burden when waste materials are not appropriately or effectively collected, recycled or reused and residual wastes can end up in municipal disposal sites, or unfortunately in municipal water supply and sanitary sewerage systems, stormwater systems or on local and Regional roads, ditches and green spaces. 4.2 AMO has noted the following from its initial review of the draft legislation, as posted on the organization's website: �r A) "The legislation transfers full responsibility for the end of life management of designated products and packaging to producers. Producers will be financially and physically responsiblb to recover their own material. They can join a collective to meet these obligations, but they.are not required to. B) Municipalities are considered a potential 'service provider' to producers to help them fulfill their obligations. There is no proposed legislated 'role' for municipalities in the new legislative framework. 1 C) There are provisions in the Waste Diversion Transition Act for municipalities to be paid 50% of their costs to operate blue box systems and the Minister has the authority to increase the funding percentage municipalities would receive as programs transition from the current legislative framework, the Waste Diversion Act, 2002 to the new Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act." 5. Regional Review and Recommendations—The Producer Pays Principle 5.1 The 'Waste Diversion Act, 2002 currently designates the waste materials that are to be funded by producers and first importers (industry stewards) in order to cover a portion of the costs of collection, processing and recycling. Four categories of materials are currently designated: printed paper and packaging; waste electrical and electronic equipment(WEEE); tires; and municipal hazardous and special waste (MHSW). Both.industry steward obligations and the methods of funding each category of designated waste vary. Municipalities receive compensation for some or all of the costs of collection, processing and handling of designated materials for j recycling and/or proper disposal. 5.2 With the exception of Blue Box materials, the steward funding obligation is 100 per ` cent. Funding for printed paper and packaging in the Blue Box program is legislated at 50 per cent. However, this funding is subject to annual negotiations that have f become increasingly contentious. The steward funding obligation for municipal blue box programs is negotiated within the Municipal Industry Program Committee 9-7 Report#2016-J-6 Page 6 of 10 (MIPC).of AMO. MIPC membership is comprised of representatives of municipalities- and industry stewards (Stewardship Ontario) and is chaired by the executive director �R of WDO. MiPC provides WDO with a recommendation for the amount of the steward obligation for any given operational year. 5.3 The negotiated funding mechanism for municipal blue box services has been subject to criticism and opposing goals since its inception. Negotiations with Stewardship Ontario have been challenging and resulted in steward funding falling below 50 per cent of verified costs for several years. In 2014, the issue.went to binding arbitration that resulted in municipalities receiving full 50 per cent funding for the 2014 obligation. However, despite the arbitrator ruling in 2014, the negotiations for 2015 s funding again failed to reach an agreement resulting in WDO's intervention and imposing the 2014 arbitration ruling to the 2015 funding process. It anticipated that 2016 funding will be on par with 2015 ($5.47 million). 5.4 Recommendations to the province related to "producer pays" are as follows: A) Negotiating program funding with stewards for municipal service costs after they have been incurred is not acceptable or viable and regulations :. created under the new legislation must clearly outline producer funding obligations for all municipal services provided to assist producers with fulfilling their legislated responsibilities for designated materials. A British .Columbia approach of take-it-or-leave-it contract pricing offered to municipalities for blue box collection services is not acceptable. B Producer funding should not be limited to materials captured in the diversion stream but also include materials that producers fail to capture that end up in the residual stream. Residual waste collection and litter remain the highest cost and volume waste management areas for municipalities and producer responsibility should include all designated materials regardless of where residents place.them for disposal. 6. Regional Review and Recommendations—Municipal Role 6.1 Municipalities are currently the primary service provider for all residential waste and recycling services in Ontario. Residents are accustomed to convenient, safe and reliable access to waste diversion and disposal services mainly provided through curbside services and waste depot locations.This has led to very high curbside participation rates over time and has reduced the risks of `dumping.'Any reduction in convenience and/or accessibility will result in lowered residential diversion and will likely result in increased environmental issues, as more unacceptable items are placed in curbside garbage collection. in 2015, Durham Region property taxpayers paid an average annual residential property tax of$186 for solid waste management services, which include the curbside collection of Blue Box, Green Bin, garbage, bulky waste and leaf and yard wastes as well as all processing, disposal and diversion marketing services. . s-8 g t. . t it Report#2016-J-6 Page 7 of 10 6.2 It needs to be recognized that unlike other jurisdictions that have moved to full `extended producer responsibility' (EPR) systems which may be utilized by the province as a model, many Ontario municipalities own and have already made significant investments in infrastructure for the processing of diversion materials. Regional waste facilities and equipment can have multiple uses or are designed to accommodate multiple waste streams and include capacity for future local growth requirements. 6.3 British Columbia (BC) recently implemented a 100 per cent producer funded and j operated paper and packaging diversion program. BC municipalities were given the option to accept a steward-determined contract price to continue to provide curbside blue box collection or to relinquish all responsibility to steward-contracted service providers. Stewards also determined that glass would no longer be accepted for curbside collection but would need to be delivered by residents to a depot. Some municipalities in BC have been challenged by this EPR approach. The funding offered by stewards is not adequate to cover municipal collection costs in some cases, and many municipalities are now struggling to meet the low contamination rate required by the steward organization.Additionally, given most BC municipalities do not own processing infrastructure, they were not adversely impacted by stewards taking responsjbility for all recycling processing activities. Conversely, the very different and more fully integrated framework in Ontario would threaten the functionality of any new enhanced producer responsibility system adopting the BC model. Q.4 The steward position throughout Canada has been `with pay comes say.' Greater financial responsibility directed to stewards is anticipated to lead to greater steward control over solid waste collection andprocessing. For Durham Region and other Ontario municipalities with integrated waste management systems, greater steward control could result in stranded assets, lower levels of service and convenience for residents, and an inability to utilize specific facilities for both municipal and steward processing responsibilities.There could also be unforeseen garbage collection and r disposal costs borne by municipal property tax payers related to the materials left in the garbage stream. 6.5 Recommendations to the province related to municipal role include: A) The new extended producer responsibility framework for Ontario must include a strong, legislated role for municipalities to provide certainty to municiipalities and residents during the extended transition period of existing programs as part of new regulations. -B) A made-in-Ontario waste reduction and resource recovery framework is required that recognizes the integrated waste management systems that Ontario municipalities have successfully developed to achieve 50 per cent plus diversion rates. C) Evidence based decision making should be utilized to minimize unintended consequences to municipalities, residents and municipal property tax payers. D) New legislation must consider provisions to ensure service equal to, or 9-9 Report #2016-J-6 Page 8 of 10 better than, existing service levels are provided,to all Ontario residents to minimize integrated system-wide costs, ensure efficient waste management processes, and maximize diversion opportunities. E) The extensive municipal investment in integrated waste management systems need to be recognized to ensure full compensation for any negative financial impacts, including transferred and/or stranded assets or any impacts to municipal operations, existing service contracts or other infrastructure affected. 7. Regional Review and Recommendations-Recovery as Diversion 7.1 Recovery is the extraction of energy from materials that are not otherwise recyclable. The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment definition of the waste diversion hierarchy recognizes reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery as the key elements. Ontario's new resource recovery and circular economy legislation fails to recognize recovery of energy from post diversion, residual waste as a beneficial method of extracting the maximum value from residual waste, while producing lower carbon electricity for the province. 7.2 However, Ontario does recognize the use of Anaerobic Digestion (AD) as a waste diversion method. AD is a biological process that extracts energy from organics, produces a digestate for composting, and removes plastics for disposal. Incineration with energy extraction extracts energy from residual wastes, removes metals for recycling and produces an ash for potential beneficial reuse.AD and incineration with energy recovery are energy-from-waste (EFW)solutions; however, Ontario only recognizes AD as a diversion process. 7.3 The MOECC recentlypublished new regulations allowing energy intensive industries to utilize non-recyclable municipal solid waste as an alternative fuel to coal, coke and other fossil fuels. Also, the Minister of Energy recently issued a directive seeking 75 MW of electricity from new energy-from-waste facilities. 7.4 Recommendations related to recognizing recovery as diversion include: A) Consistent with the goal of zero GHG emissions from waste management and other government initiatives, new solid waste legislation and policy directives should recognize the role for past-diversion, residual municipal solid waste as a less carbon intensive fuel than traditional fossil fuels and accept energy recovery as a key element of diversion for the residual waste materials that are not otherwise recyclable. B) Recovery of energy from residual waste after diversion opportunities are exhausted is part of a fully integrated waste management system and the definition of diversion should include all energy recovery solutions. C) All energy extractiontrecycling methods should be treated equally, and the beneficial use of energy-from-waste residuals (ash and metal)should be encouraged for use in production processes to replace elements in new products. 9-10 10 j Report#2016-J-6 Page 9 of 10 8. Conclusions 8.1 The impact of the province's proposed legislation and regulations on municipal solid waste management program costs and property taxes remains unclear. 8.2 Since the introduction of the existing `Waste Diversion Act, 2002; municipal taxpayers have continued to fund the majority of the capital and operating costs for diversion programs (collection, processing, haulage marketing and disposal), as well as the operating and capital costs of residual garbage waste collection and disposal. 8.3 Over the years, municipalities have created increasingly efficient waste systems that are integrated and include co-collection, co-mingled waste streams, long term contracts with private sector partners, partnerships across municipal jurisdictions and vast investments in capital infrastructure. r 8.4 There are significant service and financial risks associated with potential waste program fragmentation, contractual obligations, additional administrative burden, and r future direction related to existing capital assets or transfer station infrastructure. Stranded or underfunded assets and operations are a potential risk to municipalities . and the municipal property taxpayers. Even under a fully funded Blue Box framework, costs for the integrated collection and processing of other waste streams, including organics and residual waste would still be borne by municipalities. 8.5 Any proposed changes to legislation must consider system-wide impacts to municipal cost structures and capital investments, including existing contracts and investments related to the current provincial funding regime, as well as other short and long term contracts between municipalities and the private sector related to the ongoing integrated collection, processing, haulage and disposal of municipal solid waste. l 8.6 Additional risk comes from any potential disruption of the competitive economic environment within which solid waste management services are procured and acquired and the province needs to understand the market.impacts of the suite of changes that may be proposed.. . l 8.7 Waste management systems are complex and influenced by various external factors beyond the control of municipalities, including economic impacts to waste volumes, collection stop growth and potential for cost offsetting commodity revenues. Changing economic and growth variables are in addition to impacts resulting from changes to producer packaging and retail based diversion collection programs, which can also create budgetary uncertainties year-to-year. E. '� 9-11 Report#2016-J-6 Page 10 of 10 8.8 Staff will continue to monitor Bill 151 (`The Waste-Free Ontario Act) and related regulations and report back to Regional Council as appropriate. Respectfully submitted, C. R. Curtis, P. Eng., MBA R.J. Clapp, CPA, CA Commissioner of Works Commissioner of Finance Recommended for Presentation to Committee: G.H. Cubitt, M.S.W. Chief Administrative Officer 9-12 12 i i F.. F ""' '��x Town of Whitby DISTRI T ION Office of the Town Clerk 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1 N 2M8 REVIEWED BY �,•, y�� Original To: ❑File www.whitby.ca ❑Council Direction GG Direction ❑PD Direction ❑Council Information ❑GG Information ❑PD Information Copy To: ❑Mayor ❑Members of ❑Ward Councillors Council March 3, 2016 ❑CAO ❑Clerks ❑Communications ❑Community t]Corporate ❑Emergency Services Services Services Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) ❑Engineedn"Fiinance CI Legal Services Services 200 University Ave., Suite 801 ❑Operations ❑Planning Toronto ON M5H 3C6 Services ❑ rOther: j Re: Correspondence Number 2016-56 from Louis Antona'IFIf ' wno fG�o Carleton Place dated February 10 2016 - Resolution - Infrastructure Funding Please be advised that at a meeting held on February 29, 2016, the Council'of the Town of Whitby adopted the following recommendation: 1. That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby receive and endorse the motion (Correspondence #2016-56) from the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place regarding scoring indicators that penalize municipalities for prudent fiscal management when applying for infrastructure grants; and, 2. That the Clerk be directed to circulate the endorsement to the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), the Region of Durham and area municipalities. i Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the un An- igned at 905-430-4302. r Christopher Harris Town Clerk Copy: D. Wilcox, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham T. Gettinby, CAO/Clerk, Township of Brock M. de Rond, Director, Legislative Services/Clerk, Town of Ajax A. Greentree, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington S. Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa D. Shields, City Clerk, City of Pickering N. Wellsbury, Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge Attach. 9-13 Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place 175 Bridge Street, Carleton.Place, ON K7C 2Va Phone: (613) 257-6200 Fax: (613) 257-8170 r February 10th, 2016 Hon. Jeff Leal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 11 th Floor 77 Grenville Street Toronto, ON M7A 1 B3 We were very disappointed with the rejection of our two recent applications for infrastructure funding and, as you can see from the attached motion, our Council is asking that use of the current scoring indicators be discontinued. Municipalities that have significant debt and few reserves have not planned to maintain their infrastructure. Awarding a high score=to a municipality with a low net financial asset per household just encourages continued poor planning. Also, we note that the scoring indicators for a municipality are not likely to change anytime soon meaning that the same municipalities will continue to score well and qualify repeatedly for funding. By copy of this letter, we ask other municipalities and groups to support our request that all future infrastructure funding be distributed to all municipalities utilizing a fair and equitable formula. Yours truly C/ Y Louis Antonakos, Mayor 613-257-6206 lantonakos(a-),sympatico.ca info(a)-carletonplace.ca PLACEavlh Meetme on the Mississippi TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE '! 7�" COUNCIL Motion No, 5927-05 Communication 127026 - i Moved by i Seconded by F 00 i E WHEREAS the Province of Ontario recently scored applications for two major in r ..programs, the Small Communities Fund (SCF) and the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OClF)and ranked municipalities based on their economic conditions and fiscal situations; i AND WHEREAS some of the indicators used to score municipalities actually penalize a municipality that has planned for future infrastructure needs by establishing financial reserves; AND WHEREAS municipalities have little ability to alter their circumstances and improve their- score or ranking; NOW THEREFORE BE IT i ESOLVLD that the Town of Carleton Place hereby calls upon Minister Jeff Leal to discontinue the use of the current evaluation criteria that penalizes municipalities that plan to maintain their infrastructure and instead distribute all future infrastructure grants to all municipalities utilizing a fair and equitable formula. ii Carried February 9th, 2016 Louis Antonakas, Mayor • j' - 9-15 a V40-1- 11 Emergency Serv'Mez Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: March 29, 2016 Report Number: ESD-002-16 Resolution: File Number: N/A Dy-law Number: Report Subject: Emergency Services Activity Report - 2015 Recommendations: 1. That Report ESD-002-16 be received for information. l 13-1 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 2 Report Overview The Emergency Services Department is responsible for delivering fire suppression and emergency response, fire prevention and public education programs in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act. This report provides Council with an overview of the activities associated with the department's Suppression and Emergency Response and Fire Prevention Division in 2015. 1 . Fire Suppression and Emergency Response 1.1 Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Core Services Fire suppression services are delivered in both an offensive and defensive mode and include search and rescue operations, forcible entry, ventilation, protecting exposures, salvage and overhaul as appropriate. Emergency pre-hospital care is provided through medical acts such as defibrillation, standard first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Special rescue services includes performing extrication using hand tools, air bags and heavy hydraulic tools as required. Fulltime firefighters are trained in Level 1 Basic Rope Rescue Techniques as determined by the Fire Chief. Water/Ice Rescue services are provided by those firefighters who are competently trained to perform the requested level of service as determined by the Fire Chief(up to Level III if so trained). Highly technical and specialized rescue services such as Trench Rescue, Confined Space, HUSAR and Structural Collapse are provided to the Awareness Level. Defensive hazardous material emergency response is conducted to the Operations Level by the fulltime firefighters and Awareness Level by the volunteer firefighters. Salvage yard fire in Bowmanville i 13-2 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 3 1.2 Annual Call Volume Fire Suppression staff responded to 3,636 calls in 2015, an increase from the past five years. Chart A illustrates Emergency Services call volume from 2011 — 2015. Included in Chart A are statistics for Injuries, Fatalities and associated Dollar Loss. Note: Civilian and Fire Fighter injuries are reported for fires. Non fire injuries are reported for Fire Fighters only. Chart A Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 . 2015 Call Volume 3,488 3,411 3,405 3,483 3,636 Civilian Injuries 7 2 5 2 3 Firefighter Injuries L 1 0 0 4 1 Fatalities 0 0 0 0 1 Dollar Loss $5,002,550 $3,685,813 $2,995, 046 $5,661,800 $4,563,251 Residential fire north of Newtonville ti �r Firefighters and - Police delivering the 2015 R.I.D.E. program 13-3 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 4 1.3 Monthly Call Volume Of the 3,636 calls for service in 2015, 93 were fires with loss, 62 outdoor fires with no loss and 3,481 were non-fire calls. Chart B breaks out the 3,636 calls by month. Chart B Janaury February ---- - March -- --- - -- - - April ®- - - - -- - - - - - - - - May - June - - - - - - j July _ - -- -. -- - -- ---- - - August - - -� September r — - ---- I October November December - - 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 ■ Fires - loss ■Outdoor fires - no loss Non-fire call in i t ' ` 1 2015 recruit volunteer firefighters training in search -' _ and rescue techniques 13-4 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 5 1.4 Call by Response Type Class Chart C depicts the 2015 percentage by response type class. Over the past years, medical/resuscitator calls have increased 4%. 0% indicates that the % is less than 1. Chart C 12% 3% 5% a Burning (controlled) (3%) 10% CO False calls (5%) 4% False Fire calls (10%) ° 4/0 Medical/resuscitator call (53%) 2% 0% Other response (7%) 7% Overpressure rupture/explosion ° ■ Ore° ire conditions/no fire (2%) ■ Property fires/explosions (4%) m Public Hazard (4%) 53% Residential fire north of Newtonville } 13-5 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 6 1.5 Fleet Emergency Services fleet of trucks totalled 5,730 responses. The five year fleet average is - 5,564. Pumper 10 continues to W _ have the largest number of responses with 2,140 - - in 2015. The five year average for Pumper 10 _ ! is 2,031. �- Chart D illustrates the number of responses per truck in 2015 along with the five year average. Chart: D Aerial 11-PT ! 64 Aerial 12-PT ' 42 Pumper 10 2031 2140 Pumper 12 245 1042 Pumper 14 131569 Pumper 11-PT i 205 Pumper 122-PT Ell95 359 Pumper 13-PT i 243 Pumper 144-PT R107 Pumper 15-PT !1153 Rescue 11-PT 11 549 Rescue 14-PT ` 75 Tanker 11-PT `466 Tanker 12-PT 0 87 Tanker 13-PT ` 8 Tanker 14-PT ` 44 Tanker 15-PT ' 27 0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 5 Year Average 2015 Responses 13®6 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 7 2 Fire Prevention Division 2.1. Fire Prevention Division Core Services Inspections arising from complaint, request, retrofit, or self-initiated, fire investigations are provided in accordance with the FPPA and policies of the department as are distribution of fire and life safety information and public education programs. New construction inspections and plan reviews of buildings under construction in matters respective of fire protection systems within buildings are conducted in accordance with the applicable By-law and operating procedures. A residential smoke alarm awareness program is be ongoing. { Y r� _ ier - The Phoenix A.M.D. International Inc. donating Christmas gifts to the Salvation Army 13-7 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 8 2.2. Fire Prevention Inspection and Investigation Activities New Legislation directed at vulnerable occupancies along with large industrial builds in Clarington kept Fire Prevention staff busy through 2015. 'Chart E illustrates the percentage of documented actions Fire Prevention staff accomplished. Chart E 5% 14% ■ Complaint Inspections (122) ■ Requested Inspections (78) 27% 9% Retrofit Inspections (8) 1% ® Self-Initiated Inspections (240) -i El Fire Investigations (13) New Construction Inspections (136) 27% ■ New Building Plans Reviews (240) 15% ■ 2% Fire Safety Plan Review (42) In addition, staff issued 1, Part 1 Provincial Offence Ticket and 8, Part 3 Provincial Summons. In 2015, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services introduced two programs designed to improve occupant safety. 1. Fire services across Durham Region joined forces for "Get Real Durham". The program used mail-outs, automatic telephone call messages and home visits by volunteer firefighters to deliver the importance of having working smoke alarms on every level of the home, working CO alarms, kitchen safety., planning. and practicing your escape. "Get Real Clarington" touched 2,000 rural Clarington homes under the supervision of Senior Fire Prevention Officer Reinert. 2. The department introduce a Risk-Based Evaluations program. Overseen by the Senior Fire Prevention Officer, on-duty firefighters visit selected occupancies to evaluate Part 2 compliance of the Ontario Fire Code. Part 2 provides measures for the fire safety of persons and buildings. Combined with the Pre-Planning and Familiarization Program, 88 occupancies were visited. 13-8 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 9 2.3. Distribution of Fire and Life Safety Information and Public Education Programs Chart F illustrates the percentage of the 170 public education activities attended in 2015 Chart F 5% g% 14% ■ Station Tours (23) o School Visits (22) 3% Fire Safety Nouse Visits (9) 13% Public Events (26) Safety Lectures (23) 5% Extinguisher Training Events (5) 36% ■ Fire Truck Visits (16) 15% ® TAPP-C Attendance (8) In delivering the department's "Alarm for Life" program, full-time and volunteer firefighters visited 884 homes, providing residents information regarding smoke alarms, CO alarms, home escape planning and general fire safety. One of our most popular educational programs is our Junior Firefighter Program. A fifth week of instruction was added in 2015, with 240 local children participating. WST 0 =� Junior firefighters inspecting the equipment carried on Aerial 11 fist FIRE R 13-9 Municipality of Clarington Report ESD-002-16 Page 10 3 Concurrence Not Applicable 4 Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that this Report be received for information. 5 Strategic Plan Application Not applicable. Submitted by: �� Reviewed by. rd Weir, Franklin Wu, Director of Emergency Services Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Mark Berney, Deputy Fire Chief, 905-623-3379 ext. 2803 or mberney@clarington.net There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision. GW/mb Sparky, Ronald McDonald and a budding recruit firefighter enjoying Family Safety Day 13-10 i If` `rpt �J s ff!f f` L rj Community services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. i Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: March 29, 2016 Report Number: CSD-006-16 Resolution: File Number: N/A By-law Number: j Report Subject: Community Event Sponsorship Program Recommendations: 1. That Report CSD-006-16 be received; j 2. That the proposed Community Event Sponsorship Program and Application be approved; 3. That the proposed amendments to the Community Grant Program as outlined in Section 2.2 of this report be approved; 4. That $5,000.00 from the 2016 Community Event Sponsorship account be transferred to the 2016 Community Services Department, Community Development section budget to be applied only to the assistance of funding a Canada Day celebration event located at the h Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex; and 5. That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-006-16 and any delegations be advised of j Council's decision. l i I` r' i 14-1 Municipality of Clarington Report CSD-006-16 Page 2 Report Overview This report provides an opportunity for Council to assist groups and organizations in offering special events that benefit the residents of Clarington through a formal municipal sponsorship program. The report also recommends that the Community Grant Program be amended to no longer support applications for special events as those activities are to be accommodated through the proposed sponsorship program. 1 . Background Community events foster community pride, a sense of"place" or identity and volunteerism; they provide social and recreation opportunities, culture and education. Such activities and events serve to bring community members together, connect our neighbours and foster pride in Clarington. The Municipality of Clarington, through its many partner organizations and the volunteer community, is home to many community special events. Through sponsorship of these community events, the Municipality is able to connect and contribute in positive and valued ways within our community. Council currently recognizes and assists the work of our volunteer community through the Community Grant Program. Through this program, the operational and capital (with the exception of Hall Boards) needs of organizations are supported. In the past, this has included program supplies, utilities, wages and advertising for programs, services and events offered by the organization. However, the Community Grant Program does not meet the needs and nature of most sponsorship requests. In some cases the organizers of these sponsorship opportunities would not qualify under the eligibility requirements of the Community Grant Program. Sponsorship requests are typically received for event based activities; one-off occurrences that are planned in order to promote, to raise awareness of and to fundraise for the organization or provide an opportunity for community gathering. These events generally have a mutual benefit to both the community and the organization and create a sense of community for our residents. Staff is recommending a formal Community Event Sponsorship Program (Attachment 1) that would allow Council to continue to recognize and support events in our community that promote engagement and foster civic pride. 14-2 r Municipality of Clarington Report CSD-006-16 Page 3 This program is being proposed to provide Council with a framework for the evaluation and disbursement of funds for special events as a sponsorship. There are many benefits to sponsoring community events including brand recognition, positive visibility and publicity. The sponsorship application form provides our volunteer community with a straightforward way for organizations and groups to submit their information and request sponsorship. For a number of years, the sponsorship program has been approved through the budget process at an amount of $40,000.00. Included in this total is $5,000.00 that has traditionally been allocated to a community organization for the purposes of coordinating a Canada Day celebration event located at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. In an effort to maintain the integrity of the Community Event Sponsorship Program while still supporting the Canada Day celebrations, staff is recommending that $5,000.00 be transferred from the sponsorship program account and reallocated to a new budget line under the Community Development section of the Community Services budget to be applied only to the assistance of funding a Canada Day celebration event held on the grounds of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. The remaining $35,000 would be available for sponsorships annually. 2. Proposal 2.1. Eligibility Criteria i Over the years, the Municipality has provided sponsorships to individuals, groups and organizations of varying sizes. Staff are recommending two (2) categories of applicants: Community Organizations and Groups in order to best capture this history as well as provide parameters for funding of future events. 1 i Under the proposed program eligible applicants would include: i a) Community Organizations which is defined as a group that has more structure, is led by a board or executive and conducts programs, activities and services within the community. b) Groups is considered a less formal relationship between two (2) or more individuals who collaborate for the purpose of providing a special event. In addition, the Municipality, through the Community Grant Program, has traditionally supported programs, services and events offered by community organizations located outside of the boundaries of Clarington as long as the organization provides services to i 14-3 Municipality of Clarington Report CSD-006-16 Page 4 Clarington residents. Under the proposed Sponsorship Program, these types of events would also be eligible, provided they occur within the Region of Durham. The program will only support events that are open for participation to the general public. Any requirement for membership or special events with restricted participation would not be eligible for Municipal sponsorship. A number of organizations and external agencies receive funding through the annual municipal budget process. Due to the typically larger amount of funding organizations receive through this process, staff is recommending that these recipients would not be eligible for funding through the Community Event Sponsorship Program. Rather, they would be encouraged to include any events and sponsorship opportunities within their annual budget submission. 2.2. Impacts to the Community Grant Program Traditionally, the Community Grant Program has supported the operational costs of an organization, allowing them to open their doors or offer their services. The Community Event Sponsorship Program is providing an opportunity for groups to offer special events through which they can raise awareness and further engage the community. In order to incorporate this change in both programs, it is proposed to amend the Community Grant Program application form to remove the term "event." As well, staff are proposing that organizations that receive funding through the Community Grant Program would also be eligible for funding under the Community Event Sponsorship Program. As such, a second amendment to the Community Grant Program is being proposed which would change the wording relating to eligibility criteria to: "Applicants are further encouraged to pursue other opportunities for financial support and are eligible to apply for funding for events through the Community Event Sponsorship Program, however, must not receive funding through the annual municipal budget process." 2.3. Application Process The Community Event Sponsorship Program should be more fluid in nature than the Community Grant Program, to accommodate the sometimes unexpected element of event planning. The Community Grant Program supports operating and capital expenses, which are generally more predictable in nature. To this end, staff are recommending two (2) intake periods, with submission deadlines as follows: • Received by April 1 (11:59pm) —for events occurring July 1 — Dec 31 • Received by October 1 (11:59pm) —for events occurring January 1 — June 30 14-4 i Municipality of Clarington Report CSD-006-16 Page 5 i' In order to ensure the greatest impact across the community, event sponsorships would be limited to a maximum of$2,000.00 per applicant per calendar year. In addition, eligible applicants may also continue to apply for a Community Grant ($5,000.00 maximum) for operational or capital costs. Staff will prepare and summarize the received sponsorship requests for Council's consideration at a General Government Committee meeting each May and November. Since this program will be implemented partway through this current year, the first intake period under this new program will be May 15, 2016 for events occurring on or after August 1, 2016. As the new program is implemented, organizations and groups will become familiar with the new program. Staff will advance supplemental requests that fall outside of the above intake periods for this initial program year only, based on the program criteria until the first official intake this October. The remaining intake periods will continue as proposed above into 2017 and beyond. To avoid the possibility of all available funds being dedicated during the first uptake, staff is recommending that a percentage of each year's sponsorship budget be divided up among the two (2) intake periods equally at 50% each. As the program evolves and staff gain further experience through the implementation of the Community Event Sponsorship Program, staff will re-evaluate the process and report back to Council as necessary, with any recommended changes in order to provide a program that meets the needs of Council, staff and our community. 2.4. Recognition A benefit of sponsoring community events is the recognition by the event organizers of the Municipality of.Clarington through use of our logo on promotional material as well as at the event itself. This recognition will positively highlight the Municipality's commitment to supporting our volunteer community, engaging our citizens and connecting our residents. As sponsors of various events, the Municipality will receive tickets, foursomes and vendor booth space among other items. As is current practice, disbursement of event tickets and golfers /foursomes will be administered through the Mayor's Office and offered in the following order.- 1 • First offered to Mayor and Council who may wish to attend the sponsored event. • Next offered to staff who may wish to attend the sponsored event. • Should no one be able to attend from either group, the tickets and golfers / foursomes will be turned back to the host organization for their purposes. i i i i 14-5 Municipality of Clarington Report CSD-006-16 Page 6 Vendor booth space will be coordinated by the Community Services Department and will be offered to all Departments on a rotating basis. 3. Concurrence This report has been reviewed by Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer who concurs with the recommendations. 4. Conclusion The Community Event Sponsorship Program as proposed provides a vehicle for Council to support a variety of community special events that benefit the quality of life for residents living in Clarington. The program also establishes parameters to assist staff in determining eligibility and provides Council with the necessary information to make informed decisions regarding the sponsorship of events in our community. In order to facilitate this process for the remainder of 2016 requests for sponsorship will be received by the below submission deadlines: May 15, 2016 (11:59pm) for events occurring August 1-December 31, 2016 October 1, 2016 (11:59pm) for events occurring January 1-June 30, 2017 In this initial year events occurring prior to July 31St, 2016 will be advanced to Council for consideration as received. 5. Strategic Plan Application The recornmen, ns contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. Submitted by: Reviewed by. Of Joseph P. Caruana, Franklin Wu, Director of Community Services Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Sharon Meredith, Manager of Recreation, 905-623-3379 ext. 2504 or smeredith@clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 — Proposed Community Event Sponsorship Program and Application Form There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision. JPC/SM 14-6 Rttachment 1 to CSD-006-16 0 Community Event Sponsorship Program The Municipality of Clarington would like to assist individuals and organizations to provide opportunities for hosting special events. Such activities and events would serve to bring community members together, connect our neighbours and foster pride in Clarington. The Community Event Sponsorship Program may provide funding for community special events to a maximum of$2,000 per successful application. (Limit of one (1) successful application per applicant per calendar year.) Applicants are further encouraged to pursue other opportunities for financial support. Organizations that receive funding through the Municipality of Clarington's Community Grant Program are eligible. i Organizations must be and must remain in good financial standing with the Municipality of Clarington. _ 1. Eligibility Criteria: Funding is available for community organizations and groups located in or providing services within Clarington to support local events. Eligible Applicants: I Community Organization: duly constituted group, club, association or society providing programs and services within Clarington; and Group: two (2) or more Clarington residents who share a common purpose in providing a community event with no personal or professional gain. Organizations that receive funding through the Municipality of Clarington's Community Grant Program are eligible; however, organizations that receive funding through the annual municipal budget process are not eligible. r Groups and organizations interested in applying for funding under the Community Event Sponsorship Program must submit a complete Application Form and Event Budget for Council consideration according to the following intake dates: • By April 1 (11:59pm) —for events occurring July 1-December 31 • By October 1 (1 1:59pm)—for events occurring January 1-June 30 *Applications will not be considered for events that have already occurred. The Community Event Sponsorship Program may provide funding to groups or community organizations to fund events/ activities that: i` • Occur locally within the Municipality of Clarington or Region of Durham; • Are open to the public (i.e. event may be offered at no charge or may charge an C" admission fee, but cannot not be restricted to membership only); and 14-7 Community Event Sponsorship Program • Are not the responsibility of another level of government. ciff-M0011 2. Recognition: Organizations and groups receiving a Community Event Sponsorship from the Municipality of Clarington shall acknowledge and demonstrate the support of the Municipality. Demonstration of the financial contribution of the Municipality of Clarington through various means such as printed materials, social media and verbal recognition associated with these sponsored events will positively highlight the Municipality's commitment to supporting our volunteer community, engaging our citizens and connecting our residents. 14-8 Community Event Sponsorship Program ciff-m9toil Community Event Sponsorship Application Process 1. Applications will be available from the Municipality of Clarington website, www.clarington.net , from the Municipal Administrative Centre or most Community Services Department recreation facilities. 2. All requests for funding must be accompanied by a fully completed "Community Event Sponsorship Application" and forwarded to the Community Services Department. Applications must be legible, completed in full, signed and include all required documentation. 3. Submission deadlines for completed applications: o By April 1 (11:59pm) —for events occurring July 1-December 31 o By October 1 (11:59pm) —for events occurring January 1-June 30 *Applications will not be considered for events that have already occurred. 4. Successful applicants will be required to acknowledge the financial support of the Municipality of Clarington in advertising and promotion related to the event for which the Community Event Sponsorship was approved. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Community Event Sponsorship Application online and submit directly to sponsorshipsC@,clarington.net Applications may also be submitted to: Municipal Administrative Centre j ATTN: Community Services Department - Community Event Sponsorship Program 40 Temperance Street r Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 3A6 All inquiries may be directed to: Community Development Coordinator (905) 435-1061 ext. 226 I` sponsorships a(Dclarington.net c l i` i! 14-9 . Community Event Sponsorship Program ciff-M0011 Community Event Sponsorship Application Form 1. Applicant/ Organization Applicant/ Organization Telephone # Address City/ Town Province Postal Code Contact.I nf6rmation Name Email Address Telephone # Mission Statement/ Statement of Purpose: From the following, o Not-for-profit organization (incorporated) (please proceed to please choose which best section 2) describes the applicant: o Volunteer organization (not incorporated) (please proceed to section 2) o Group(s) (please proceed to section 3) 2. Organization Information Is the Organization incorporated as a Yes ❑ No ❑ non-profit? If Yes, is the incorporation Provincial or Federal? Provincial ❑ Federal ❑ If Yes, please provide Not-for-Profit Incorporation Number: Is the Organization based within the. Yes ❑ No ❑ Municipality of Clarington? Is the Organization based within the Yes ❑ No ❑ Region of Durham? 14-10 Community Event Sponsorship Program ciff-m9tou 3. Event l Activity Information Event)Activity Information. - Name of Event/Activity: Description of Event/ Activity: Date of Event I Activity: l l l l } DD M M YYYY D D M M YYYY Location of Event/ Activity: i; Attendance projections of Event/Activity: Event/ Activity Admission Fee: ❑ No Charge ❑ $ per Parfner(s);_(�f applicable) - L. Organization Contact Name Contact Information (home #): (business #): (email): (home #): (business #): (email): Funding Amount Requested (Maximum_funding $2,000) 2016 Request (insert dollar figure) 2015 Received (insert dollar figure) Indicate any recognition opportunities and other benefits included in the s onsorshi separate a p p ( page outlining sponsorship opportunities may be attached): 14-11 Community Event Sponsorship Program ciff-M4011 Organization Name: Special Event Budget r(a) Grants tual.: Budget. specify Please specify b Sale of Goods or Services (c) Ticket/Entrance Fees d) Donations (e) Sponsorships Other Revenue Please specify Please specify Please specify - Total Revenue Expenses- Previous Year : Current Year . amount please - - - . Acfual_ Budget (a) Personnel Costs (b) Facility Rental (c) Equipment Rental (d) Event Supplies (e) Professional Services ( Marketing/Promotion g Other Expenses Pleasespecify Please specify Please specify Total Expenses: Prepared by: Position with Organization: Date Completed (DD/MM/YYYY): 14-12 Community Event Sponsorship Program clabooll Community Event Sponsorship Applicant Declaration and Acceptance of Conditions Applicant Nam.e, . Address: 1. In the event that the funds allocated are not used for the services, event or project as described in the application, or if there are misrepresentations in the application, the amount of the financial assistance will be re-payable forthwith to the Municipality. 2. If there are any changes in the funding of the services, event or project from that contemplated in the application, the Municipality will be notified of such changes through the Community Services Department. 3. The applicant will make or continue to make attempts to secure funding from other sources, aside from the Municipality of Clarington. t 4. The applicant will keep proper books of accounts of all receipts and expenditures, relating to the services, event or project described in the application. 5. The applicant will retain and make available for inspection by the Municipality or its auditors all f records and books of accounts of the Organization/Recipient upon request from the Municipality(which may be made within two years of the grant award). 6. Af the services, event or program proposed in the applicant's application are not commenced, or are not completed and there remain municipal funds on hand, or if the services, event or project are completed without requiring the full use of the municipal funds, such funds shall be returned to the,Municipality. 7. The applicant agrees that the services, event or project shall not be represented as a Municipal service, event or program,without prior approval and that the applicant does not have the authority to act as an agency of the Municipality in any way, the only relationship being that the Municipality has approved and granted financial assistance to the applicant. 8. The applicant agrees to provide the Municipality a year end summary confirming the financial assistance provided by the Municipality was used for the services, event or project as described in their application. Failure to provide such documentation will rule them ineligible for further financial assistance under this program. 9. The Sponsorship Recipient shall indemnify and hold harmless the Municipality of Clarington against any claims, costs, causes of action,'fines or-any other losses or other penalties the Municipality of Clarington suffers related to the giving and usage of the grant to the grant L. recipient.. We certify that, to the best of our knowledge, the information provided herein is accurate and complete and is endorsed by the Organization,which we represent. Name: Name: Title: Title: Date(DD/MM/YYYY): Date(DD/MM/YYYY): 14-13 a-m9toin Clerk's Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Meeting: General Government Committee Date: March 29, 2016 Resolution: By-law: . Report: CLD-006-16 File: Subject: Boulevard Maintenance By-law Recommendations: 1. That Report CLD-006-16 be received; 2. That the By-law attached to Report CLD-006-16 be passed; and 3. That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-006-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 15-1 Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-006-16 Page 2 Report Overview This report is in response to an area resident's concerns conveyed to the General Government Committee in September of 2015 regarding Clarington's Boulevard By-law and the request for consistent enforcement and to allow for hardscaping on the boulevard. 1 . Background On September 28th, Ms. Muccio addressed the General Government Committee questioning the need for the Boulevard By-law, the process of leaving the matter to an officer's discretion, and why the local Councillor was not involved in the decision making process. Additionally, Ms. Muccio requested that the Boulevard By-law be amended to allow for hard landscaping. Ms. Muccio's comments were referred to Staff to report back on the matter. 2. Discussion Clarington's Boulevard By-law 2013-066 was enacted in June 2013, under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, to clearly articulate the Municipality's strict control over any and all intrusions onto and occupancies of boulevards. Specifically, it prohibits any fill alterations and the placement of asphalt, concrete, interlocking brick, slag, solid stone or wood on the boulevard, commonly referred to as "hard landscaping". It permits landscaping using soft materials such as flowers trees, sod and vegetables provided it is not an obstruction. Further, the By-law also provides that an owner may apply to the Director of Engineering Services for approval, should they wish to widen a driveway or in some other way improve their driveway or access points to their property. 2.1 Safety and Liability There are two significant concerns in allowing hard landscaping within the boulevard. The first is the health and safety risks to Municipal staff as they perform their work on the roadways and the potential hazard for the general public using the roadways where debris is left on the roadway. The installation of large armour stone, big and small rocks, logs and interlocking brick curb etc., has created a safety concern for municipal staff performing winter maintenance as well as the public in that it may create a trip and fall hazard. For the homeowner, where there are certain types of hard landscaping materials such as river rocks, 15-2 Municipality of Clarington Report'CLD-006-16 Page 3 there is an opportunity for vandalism and potential for damage to personal property. The second concern arises from the first, being the Municipality's liability in the event of a lawsuit should the situation not be corrected. Whether caused by flying rocks thrown up from a plough, chips of concrete struck by a plough blade and sending shards of broken concrete into the air, or injury to an individual caused by striking, tripping or falling on one of these encroachments, the Municipality's liability could be significant. 2.2 Purpose of Boulevards The purpose of boulevards is for the housing and running of infrastructure whether underground or above ground. Permitting hard matter materials may add additional time spent to service either power lines, sewage or communication lines, thus increasing service disruptions to a greater part of the community. As more and more features are installed on the boulevards, future road maintenance costs will increase. Repairs or upgrades to buried sewer pipes and utilities (hydro, gas bell cable) will require the removal of hardscape features to undertake the necessary work, thus making maintenance work more time consuming, difficult and costly to complete. For work undertaken by the Municipality, these cost increases will be borne by the Municipality (through higher contractor costs) and ultimately at the expense of the taxpayer. Boulevards are also areas where pedestrians may travel when sidewalks are not available. If hard landscaping were permitted, any obstructions may hinder or deter individuals from safely walking. 2.3 Enforcement As Council is well aware, the By-law is generally enforced on a complaint basis. Where there is a safety concern identified by staff, the situation will be addressed. In 2015, a total of eight investigations were conducted by Municipal Law Enforcement staff, stemming from public concerns regarding boulevards being landscaped. Four full-time Municipal Law Enforcement Officers conducted just over 1000 various investigations, these investigations at times are very time consuming, involving correspondence, travel, site inspections, follow ups and detailed report data entry. The low volume of calls concerning boulevards supports the notion that either the residents accept the restrictions set out in the By-law and/or area residents are tolerant of those situations that are in conflict with the by-law. Thus, regular pro-active enforcement is not deemed necessary at this time. Should municipal staff identify a situation which is an obvious safety 15-3 Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-006-16 Page 4 concern, the matter is addressed through enforcement to have the property owner remediate the situation. Council's role is to set policy, and the enforcement officers' job is to investigate and determine if an offence has been committed and, where appropriate, take actions to resolve the violations including issuing an order to remediate or to lay charges. The law requires that the officer must be independent of outside influence or constraint. The agreement that Clarington has with the Region of Durham regarding the administration of provincial offences prohibits any political involvement in the enforcement of our by-laws. The decision to lay charges in any situation is based on the reasonable belief of the officer, given all the facts and circumstances, that an offence has been committed and the person to be charged is the responsible party. The officer cannot rely on someone else's opinion or input. It is the officer who must defend their position and make the case for court. 3. Housekeeping Amendment Subsequent to the passage of By-law 2013-066, a technical issue relating to one foot reserves was discovered. The by-law attached to this report as Attachment 1 corrects the problem. 4. Concurrence This Report has been reviewed by Fred Horvath, Director of Operations, Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering, Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer, and Andrew Allison, Municipal Solicitor who concur with the recommendations. 5. Conclusion In 2013, Council amended Clarington's Boulevard By law which now allows for soft landscaping on the boulevard. This policy provides property owners the flexibility to beautify their boulevard while not compromising safety, increasing municipality liability or increasing construction or maintenance costs. Clarington's regulatory by-laws are enforced on a complaint basis. Much of municipal enforcement is based on what the local community is willing to accept as appropriate. Pro-active enforcement can result in the officers being overly occupied with matters where there is no public interest or concern and problem areas not being addressed, leaving the community feeling that their concerns are not being dealt with and their voices being ignored. Addressing health and safety concerns or potential areas that may encumber operational works, continue to be 15-4 Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-006-16 page 5 brought to the attention of the Municipal Enforcement Division for action to remediate the situation. While staff recognizes that other municipalities may permit some form of hard landscaping, based on the reasons outlined in this Report including construction/remediation related delays and costs, safety, and liability, staff support that the prohibition of hard landscaping on boulevards continue. 6. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. . !ri Submitted by: . / Reviewed b� `Anne Greentree Franklin Wu, Municipal Clerk Chief Administrative Officer ,?Staff Contact: L. Creamer, Manager of Municipal.Law Enforcement, 905-623-3379 ext. 2110 or Icreamer@clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 - Draft Amending By-law The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: Jacqueline Muccio CAG/LDC/DA 15-5 ATTACOMENT# TO REPORT#�L�-_0 to O THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINOTON BY-LAW No. 2016- Being a by-law to amend Boulevard By-law No. 2013-066 WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it desirable to amend Boulevard By-law No. 2013-066. NOW THEREFORE be it enacted and it is hereby enacted as a by-law of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington as follows: 1. The definition of"boulevard" in Section 1 of By-law 2013-066 is amended by adding the following words: "and includes any reserve owned by the Municipality that is adjacent to a highway". 2. This by-law comes into effect on the date of its passing. PASSED this 11th day of April, 2016. Adrian Foster, Mayor Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk 15-6 Claritwn Clerk's Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator- at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: March 29, 2016 Report Number: CLD-012-16 Resolution: File Number: C12.PO By-law Number: Report Subject: Appointment of a Pound Keeper Recommendations: 1. That Report CLD-012-16 be received; 2. That Karen Minaker be appointed for a term ending December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed to be a Pound Keeper for the Municipality of Clarington; and 3. That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-012-16 be advised of Council's decision. i I I I j I i i I i 15-7 Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-012-16 Page 2 Report Overview This report is intended to provide background information regarding the vacancy for the position of a Pound Keeper for the Municipality of Clarington and to assist Council in the appointment for this position. 1 . Background 1.1 . Pound Keeper The Pound Keeper is responsible for carrying out and enforcing the provisions of the Pounds Act. The Pound Keeper is responsible for impounding any horse, bull, ox, cow, sheep, goat, pig or other cattle, geese or other poultry, running at large or trespassing and doing damage. The Municipality of Clarington aims to appoint two Pound Keepers for a term concurrent with Council. 2. Pound Keeper Qualifications A Pound Keeper shall have: • Knowledge and understanding of Pounds Act, Health Of Animals Act and any other Provincial and Federal legislation pertaining to livestock. • Working knowledge for safe handling and transportation of livestock, codes of practice for housing and care of livestock. • Ability and skills to run and operate a facility to house livestock safely and humanly. • An understanding of general farm bio security practices, knowledge of farm practices/husbandry and livestock. 3. Current Situation 3.1. Pound Keeper - Vacancy Arnot Wotten was last appointed as a Pound Keeper in 2015 for a term concurrent with Council. On January 21, 2016, the-Municipal Clerk's Department received notification that Mr. Wotten had passed away. 15-8 Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-012-16 Page 3 Accordingly, the Municipal Clerk's Department proceeded to advertise for the vacancy. Advertisements were placed on the website, and in the local papers (February 10, February 17 and February 24, 2016) with a deadline of noon on Friday, February 26, 2016. Currently, the Municipality of Clarington has no citizens appointed as a Pound Keeper. At the time of writing of this Report, the following applicant wishes to be considered for appointment to be a Pound Keeper: ® Karen Minaker Applications have been circulated under separate cover (Attachment 1) as they contain personal information. 4. Concurrence Not Applicable 5. Conclusion In order to fulfill the requirements, it is recommended that Karen Minaker be appointed as a Pound Keeper for the Municipality of Clarington until December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed. Staff will take the necessary steps to fill the remaining vacancy. 6. Strategic Plan Application Not applicable. Submitted by: Reviewed by: ( -Anne'Greentree Franklin Wu, Municipal Clerk Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or mchambers(�clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1: Pound Keeper Confidential Applications (Distributed Separately) List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Karen Minaker CAG/jeg/da/mc 15-9 Clar*wn Corporate Services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: March 28, 2016 Report Number: COD-004-16 Resolution: File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: Recreation Software Replacement Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Government Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. That Report COD-004-16 be received; 2. That, under the single source provision of the Municipality's Purchasing By-Law, Council grant the Purchasing Manager the authority to negotiate an agreement with ACTIVE Network for the provision of recreation registration and facility booking software service; and 3. That the Purchasing Manager be,authorized to execute the agreement with the ACTIVE Network for the purchase, installation, migration and maintenance of software required to replace the current CLASS program software used for recreation management. 16-1 Municipality of Clarington Report COD-004-16 Page 2 Report Overview To provide Council with information surrounding the "end of life" of the current CLASS recreation software program and services, as well as to provide information on the preferred choice to migrate from the expiring CLASS software to the ACTIVE Network solution to best serve the Municipality's recreation users. 1. Background In 1999 the Municipality implemented CLASS software to manage the delivery of recreation programs and services. The CLASS software solution brought automation to registering recreational activities. Today this software is used for all program registrations, facility bookings, field permits, memberships, drop-in passes, point of sale as well as business reporting. CLASS has allowed the Municipality to operate more efficiently and effectively. The delivery of recreation programs and facility bookings are not only important services offered to residents but are also significant sources of revenue for the Municipality. Program registrations for older adults, aquatics, recreation and camps, as well as fitness programs and memberships are all currently processed through the CLASS registration software. Additionally, all facility and sport field permits are processed using the CLASS facility booking module. The CLASS software solution has been the main software for the majority of automated business processes related to community programs and activities. In 2004, CLASS was purchased by ACTIVE Network. As of Fall 2017, CLASS will no longer be supported by the service provider. As a replacement for CLASS, ACTIVE Network has introduced a web-based technology product called ACTIVE Net. The ACTIVE Net solution is a software system that is based on the CLASS model with enhanced security and payment features hosted and supported using cloud technology with up-to-the-second updates. With the approach of the CLASS "end of life", the Municipality requires a solution that provides residents with a user-friendly, secure web-based tool in which to register for Municipal programs and services. Ensuring that the right solution is available for the Municipality's clients would not only assist with minimizing any financial impact due to service disruption but would also ensure that Municipal staff have the right tools to manage and automate business processes. Staff have recently been involved in researching the market for viable solutions to replace CLASS. Municipal staff also reached out to municipalities both local and outside of Durham Region to understand the approach and direction that they will be taking in regards to replacing CLASS technology. Staff also reviewed core registration and facility booking processes to mitigate foreseeable customer impacts. 16-2 Municipality of Clarington Report COD-004-16 Page 3 A number of municipalities have already switched to ACTIVE Net from CLASS during 2015 with many more following suit in 2016. A few of these locations have gone through the formal RFP process and ended up with the same result— installing the new ACTIVE Network recreation software for their purposes. Others have retained ACTIVE Network via a single source process, with some reporting to Council for approval to contract with ACTIVE Network. Below is a chart showing how other Canadian Municipalities have proceeded to replace the CLASS software: CLASS Replacement Agency/Municipality RFP or Sole Source Replacement Software Whitby Sole Source ACTIVE (pending approval Ajax Sole Source ACTIVE pending approval) Pickering Sole Source ACTIVE Barrie Sole Source ACTIVE Bradford Sole Source ACTIVE Kitchener Sole Source ACTIVE London RFP ACTIVE Vancouver RFP ACTIVE Article 22 Negotiation / Single / Sole Source Purchases of the Purchasing By-law allows for acquisition by negotiation where there is a proven need for product standardization which is necessary to ensure compatibility with existing products, standards, services, systems or strategies as well as consideration due to the current market conditions. Staff recommend that Council approves the single sourcing of the ACTIVE Network's solution as a replacement for the CLASS product in 2016 for the following reasons: 1. The ACTIVE Network solution will potentially mitigate the disruption to the workflow and customer interaction in comparison to installing a completely new and different solution. 2. Integrity of data migration is a key concern, fitting within the sole source Purchasing By-Law provision to maintain compatibility with an existing product. 3. The Market conditions of every municipality essentially competing for a unique product at the same time based on industry changes, fits, within both the market conditions, and the competitive product section of the sole source conditions. 4. ACTIVE Network has provided an incentive to sign an agreement with them prior to April 30, 2016 which will result in 2 years of maintenance credit totaling $30,000. 5. The sole sourcing of this project would ensure the project will be completed within the required timeframe and without requiring additional staffing resources. i 16-3 Municipality of Clarington Report COD-004-16 Page 4 2. Analysis Representatives from the Community Services Department, Finance Department and Corporate Services Department reviewed the capabilities of the ACTIVE Network recreational software and highlighted the benefits: • ACTIVE Net has the capabilities of addressing the Municipality's current and future recreation software requirements including client engagement, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards compliance, enhanced public interface as well as mobile application. • ACTIVE Net operates on a transactional fee structure which replaces costs associated with licensing, upgrading/patching and solution expansion. The transactional fee replaces the annual software maintenance fees currently paid. The responsibilities for the ongoing maintenance, security and upgrade costs associated with a typical solution will shift from the Municipality to ACTIVE Network. • ACTIVE Net is the market leader for recreation solutions in the Municipal sector. A number of municipalities and regions have completed an RFP for the replacement of CLASS and have chosen ACTIVE Net as their new solution. Many municipalities have awarded or are in the process of awarding contracts to ACTIVE Network including Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Port Hope, Barrie, Aurora, Cambridge, York, Waterloo, and London. • Software that ensures customer information data is securely maintained and meets all current regulations. • Assurance of PCI-DSS compliance (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) being met. ACTIVE/CLASS currently provides the Municipality with updates in this area. PCI-DSS is becoming a very complex issue with more and more regulations being implemented and the continual changes being made. If compliance is not maintained and/or met the Municipality would be assuming liability for any potential credit card fraud. • The new ACTIVE Net recreational software allows unlimited concurrent users to access the website at one time without interruption. This is possible as the hosted server has the ability to shift server resources to increase capacity on high traffic volume days during peak registration periods. • As a Cloud based software solution, our residents' online access to Active Net will not be affected if the Municipality's computer servers or internet connection goes down. • ACTIVE Net provides online services that include program registration, membership sales and facility bookings, and will provide customers self-serve, web-based options which consumers are expecting with the changes in technology. 16-4 Municipality of Clarington Report COD-004-16 Page 5 • Through research by staff it was revealed that although there are a few other vendors providing similar software solutions, there is no software solution, other than ACTIVE Net, that could singularly replace the existing CLASS software. • Having the servers hosted in Canada is the Municipality's preference in order to more easily comply with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). • Some vendors are introducing their applications as a new product in response to the end of CLASS however there is a concern that their product has not been fully tested for success as of yet. Project Time Line The process to replace the current CLASS software system is a complex and lengthy process. The project would be led by the Community Services Department with support from all relevant Departments as required. Subject to Council approval to proceed with the recommendations, the Community Services Department has identified July 2017 as the ACTIVE Net go live date as it is the beginning of the Fall 2017 registration. A proposed implementation schedule is shown below: April 11, 2016 Council approval April 12, 2016 Begin Contract Negotiations September 2016 Commence software implementation - includes installation, configuration, customization, training and data creation/mig ration November 2016 Test environment created and completed February 2017 Training March 2017 Go live- preparation and testing July 2017 Go live - transition all locations and users to new software solution A well planned migration for current resident profiles within CLASS to the ACTIVE Net solution is extremely important to the long term success of the Municipality's recreation programs and services. The ACTIVE Net solution provides additional tools to manage and potentially grow programs and service revenues. ACTIVE Net would provide residents with a secure, robust and user-friendly, web-based tool. I 16-5 Municipality of Clarington Report COD-004-16 Page 6 3. Financial/Budget Funding ACTIVE Net's fee model is transactional based, making the cost to operate directly related to revenues generated. Note all prices shown in this report are excluding HST. Proposed Operating Cost Based on 2015 data, ACTIVE Net transaction fees would be approximately $137,644 (see Confidential Attachment 1). The Municipality currently budgets $47,900.00 for the processing of payments associated with CLASS transactions plus an additional $26,000 in software maintenance fees. A migration to ACTIVE Net would result in an increase of approximately $63,744.00 in costs. The impact to Community Services Department would be approximately 50% or $ 31,872.00 in 2017 with the full impact occurring in 2018. It is anticipated that the cost recovery would be managed through departmental rates and fees structure. The aforementioned fees are estimates only. There is a potential for savings should the various Agencies of Durham Region proceed as a group pooling their revenues in order to reach a higher revenue bracket which results in lower fees. The potential savings range from to 13% to 35% (refer to Confidential Attachment 1). Proposed Capital Costs The one-time capital impact of moving to ACTIVE Net is estimated to be $ 126,451.00. This figure includes proposed service costs, technical service fees and hardware costs. See Confidential Attachment 2 for a further breakdown of these fees. ACTIVE Network has offered the Municipality a one-time Customer Loyalty Credit of approximately $30,000 which is available until April 30, 2016. This would reduce the capital impact to approximately $96,451 if the Municipality confirms with ACTIVE Network that the Municipality is interested in partnering ACTIVE Network before April 30, 2016. The Corporate Services Department has budgeted funds available to cover the initial capital procurement costs associated with this new solution. 4. Concurrence This report has been reviewed by Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance who concurs with the recommendation. 5. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended the Purchasing Manager and relevant Departmental Staff be authorized to negotiate with ACTIVE Network in order to develop a mutually agreed upon contract and to allow for the transition and customer migration to begin. The ACTIVE Net solution provides the necessary technology tools and features for both Municipal staff and Clarington residents. This solution would plan an integral role in the ongoing delivery of programs and services. 16-6 Municipality of Clarington Report COD-004-16 Page 7 As this is an operational contract, it is recommended that the Purchasing Manager execute the agreement on behalf of the Municipality. 6. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. Submitted by: Reviewed by 4VVl . s �L arano, H.B.Sc., C.M.O. Franklin Wu, trector of Corporate Services Chief Administrative Officer J -seph Caruana, A� Director of Community Services Staff Contact: David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager, 905.623.3379 Ext 2209 or dferguson@clarington.net Attachments: 1. Group Buy Incentive (Distributed Under Separate Cover) 2. Proposed Capital Cost Summary (Distributed Under Separate Cover) MM/DF/sm 16-7 i i Claryington Finance Department Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: General Government Committee j Date of Meeting: March 29, 2016 Report Number: FND-004-16 Resolution: File Number: By-law Number: 4 Report Subject: Annual Commodity Hedging Report— 2016 I r Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Government Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. That Report FND-004-16 be received for information. i i I 4" i 17-1 Municipality of Clarington Report FND-004-16 Page 2 Report Overview This report complies with the annual reporting required under Ontario Regulation 653/05 of the Municipality Act with respect to Commodity Hedging for 2015. 1 .0 Background 1.1 Under Ontario Regulation 635/05, the Treasurer is required to report annually to Council the status of existing commodity hedging agreements, including a comparison of the expected results to actual of using the agreements and confirmation that they comply with the Municipality's policies and goals. 1.2 As required by the Municipal Act, 2001, Council adopted a Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Statement of Policies and Goals in report COD-054-08, on Monday, October 6, 2008. In this statement of policies and goals, the responsibilities are delegated as follows. The Director of Finance/Treasurer or designate is responsible for the financial administrative matters pertaining to commodity price hedging. The Director of Corporate Services or designate is responsible for the procurement and contractual administrative matters pertaining to commodity price hedging. 2.0 Comments 2.1 Since 2008, considerable time has been spent to monitor the energy requirements and consumption patterns throughout the Municipality's operating departments. This information together with the procurement strategy aimed at reducing risk and stabilizing cost continues to focus on the need for a stable natural gas supply contract. The Municipality has an energy consulting agreement with Blackstone Energy Consulting for the term November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2017 with an option to extend for two additional one year terms. This agreement covers many services related to the Municipalities supply of natural gas including the supply of information relevant to decision making; arranging contracts for the continuous supply; analysis and reconciliation of usage; and forecasting of natural gas pricing pressures. 2.2 Blackstone Energy Services Inc. working on the Municipality's behalf is authorized to enter into fixed priced natural .gas agreements as per the procurement strategies and to the agreed indicative prices. The Municipality is supplied natural gas from three pools — Empress (western Canada), Central Delivery Area (CDA) and Dawn. The Dawn hub is a new natural gas hub available in November 2015 and is located in southwestern Ontario. In 2017, the CDA gas source will no longer be available and our supply will be shifted to the Dawn hub 2.3 In November 2014, in consultation with Blackstone, the Municipality entered into the following agreements. The Municipality entered a contract with a fixed price for 70% of 17-2 (t I i Municipality of Clarington Report FND-004-16 Page 3 the Empress gas volume with the balance fluctuating based on market price from November 2014 to October 2015. For the CDA pool, the Municipality has a contract for 100% fixed price on the winter transportation costs, and 100% of the CDA gas volume from November 2014 to October 2015. 2.4 The 2015 budget used a price of $0.20 m3 for natural gas when calculating the $352,029 total value. The weighted average actual price of natural gas in the contract from November 2014 to October 2015 was $0.2013/m3. The 2016 budget used a price of $0.205 m3 for natural gas when calculating the $375,018 total value. This price was based on the projected rates from Blackstone's analysis of the market. System Gas Rate January 2014 — March 2014 $0.117412 / m3 April 2014 — June 2014 $0.208959 / m3 July 2014 — September 2014 $0.185187 / M3 October 2014-December 2014 $0.176755 / m3 January 2015 — March 2015 $0.183160 / m3 2.5 Another component of the natural gas pools is the setting of the Minimum Daily Volume (MDV). The MDV amounts were changed as shown in the chart below based on past natural gas consumption, climate projections for next year, and the addition of the new pool and reallocations of accounts contained in each pool. C i Nov 2014 — Oct 2015 Nov 2015 — Oct 2016 CDA Pool MDV 90 MDV 19 Empress Pool MDV 50 MDV 54 f Dawn Pool n/a MDV 53 i k i 2.6 With the input of Blackstone, the MDV rate is set to estimate the actual gas consumption in prudent manner. In October 2015, the Municipality had a small gas surplus and can sell this in the market when prices are favourable. 2.7 These contracts met the procurement goal of.both reducing the risk and stabilizing the cost, as we had a fixed source of supply for the majority of the estimated requirement up i to October 2015 at a fixed price with a reasonable consumption estimate. 2.8 As of November 1, 2015, the Municipality has no natural gas hedges. Due to the forecasted mild winter along with the low natural gas prices, it was recommended that a hedge would not be required. Going forward, natural gas hedges are being considered h 17-3 Municipality of Clarington Report FND-004-16 Page 4 in 2016. Natural gas prices are currently still low and it is recommended by Blackstone that it is a good time to consider another natural gas hedge. 2.9 Blackstone also provides market analysis and updates on electricity matters. In 2015, there was no call for hedging on electricity. Recent market analysis from Blackstone indicates that electricity hedging may be beneficial for the 2016 summer season. 3.0 Concurrence 3.1 This report has been reviewed by Marie Marano, Director of Corporate Services and she concurs with the recommendation. 4.0 Conclusion 4.1 The Municipality of Clarington had natural gas commodity hedging agreements which ended in October 2015. This agreement was consistent with the municipality's statement of policies and goals relating to the use of financial agreements to address commodity pricing and costs. 4.2 The market will continue to be monitored by the Municipality and Blackstone Energy Consultants during the term of the consultation agreement. Commodity hedging is based on recommendations from Blackstone and the evaluation of the Municipality's needs going forward. It is the intent of the Municipality to enter into commodity agreements that will limit the risk of price volatility and lack of supply without a contract. 4.3 It is recommended that this annual commodity hedging report be received for information in compliance with Ontario Regulation 635/05 of the Municipal Act. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. Submitted by: Reviewed by: ancy T/ayTor,-kftA, CPA, CA Franklin Wu, Director of Finance/Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer NT/CC/hjl 17-4 I Municipality of Clarington Report FND-004-16 Page 5 Staff Contact: Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer, 905-623-3379 ext. 2602 or ntaylor(a),clarington.net There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision. i i i i r E E i t 17-5 Claringtoll Finance Department Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: March 29, 2016 Report Number: FND-005-16 Resolution: i File Number: By-law Number: i G Report Subject: Mayor and Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2015 I C Recommendations: I 1. That Report FND-005-16 be received for information. E I I c I k t i i 17-6 i' Municipality of Clarington Report FND-005-16 Page 2 Report Overview This report complies with the Municipal Act reporting requirements for Council remuneration and expenses. 1 . Background and.Comment 1.1 Appended hereto, please find a schedule detailing the compensation paid to each Member of Council during 2015, in accordance with By-law #2011-005, as required by the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 283. Also attached is a schedule detailing compensation paid to Clarington's representatives on the Veridian Board of Directors. 1.2 As per Resolution # GPA-445-95, passed by Council on July 15, 1995, attached is the Regional Municipality of Durham Report # 2016-F-14 detailing the remuneration and expenses of the Members of Council and Regional Council appointees to local boards. 2. Concurrence - Not applicable 3. Strategic Plan Application - Not applicable Submitted by: Reviewed by: �'_), Nancy T lor, B A, " PA, CA Franklin Wu, Director of Finance/Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance, 905-623-3379 ext. 2602 or ntaylor@clarington.net Attachments: Attachments: Attachment #1: Remuneration & Expenses for Mayor and Councillors — January 1 to December 31, 2015 Attachment#2: Remuneration & Expenses for Members of Veridian Corporation — January 1 to December 31, 2015 Attachment#3: Regional Report No. 2016-F-14 NT/LG/AY/hjl 17-7 E y b Attachment 1 Mayor and Councillors' Remuneration and Expenses to Report FND-005-16 January 1 to December 31', 201.5 Name Basic. Pay 1/3 Tax Free OMERS Municipal Gross Pay Travel Allowance Conferences Other Total Allowance Equivalent Severance (ppr By-law 2011-005) (Note 1) (Note 2)' Mayor A. Foster 44,806.00 29,103.00 2,182.73 - 76,091.73 11,218.81 2,343.14 2,061:74 91,715.42 Councillor S. Cooke 23,282.67 11,641.33 873.10 - 35,797.10 7,448.29 1,731.80 - 44,977.19 E Councillor R. Hooper 21,314.21 11,641.33 873.10 - 33,828.64. ** 1,302.07 - 35,130.71 Councillor J. Neal*** 23,282.67 11,641.33 873.10 - 35,797.10 7,448.29 - - 43,245.39 h Councillor M. Novak - - - 22,938.67 22,938.67 - - - 22,938.67 Councillor W. Partner 23,282.67 11,641.33 873.10 - 35,797.10 7,448.29 2,035.53 654.46 45,935.38 Councillor C. Traill 23,282.67 11,641.33 873.10 35,797.10 7,448.29 1,107.23 44,352.62 Councillor W. Woo***+ 23,282.67 11,641.33 873.10 - 35,797.10 10,868.51 - 208.89 46,874.50 Total 182,533.56 1 98,950.98 1 7,421.32 1 22,938.67 311,844.53 51,880.48 1 8,519.77 2,9257091 375,169.87 * Net of Donation to the Municipality ** Donation to the Municipality . *** Regional Councillor + Deputy Mayor- January 1 to December 31, 2015 Notes: Conferences include payment made by the Municipality for registration fee and/or accommodation, as well as direct reimbursement of expenses. k Other, includes parking, meals, airfare, external kilometre reimbursement and miscellaneous charges. Expenses includes net HST i 17-8 i Attachment.2 to Report FND-00571(o Remuneration and Expenses of Clarington Directors of Veridian Corporation January 1 to December 31, 2015 i Name Salary Miscellaneous Total . i Expenses S. deBoer $ 16,013.19 $ 553.38 $ 16,566.57 K. Fisher $ 18,663.19 $ 11,320.30 $ 29,983.49 A. Foster $ 41,400.77 $ 3,881.68 $ 45,282.45 . C Total $ 76,077.15 $ 15,755.36 $ 91,832.51 Notes: Miscellaneous Include payments made by Veridian for registration fee j expenses and/or accommodation, as well as direct reimbursement of expenses. j i I` I` r r r i i L 17-9 Attachment 3 to Report FND-005-16 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2305. The RegionalMunicipality of Durham Repot p . 0 � _ To: The Finance & Administration Committee From: Commissioner of Finance Report: #2016-F-14 Date: March 1, 2016 Subject: The Remuneration and Expenses in 2015 of Members of Regional Council and Regional Council Appointees to Local Boards, as Required by Section 284(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c25 Recommendation: That the Finance and Administration Committee recommends to Regional Council: That this,report be received for information. Report: 1. purpose 1.1: As required by Section 284(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , l have prepared a statement of the remuneration and expenses that were paid in 2015 to Regional Councillors and Regional Council Appointees (see attached Schedules 1 to 3). 1.2. The information concerning Regional Council appointees was obtained directly from the Local Boards, with the exception of the following whose accounting records are maintained by the Regional Finance Department: Development Charges Complaint Committee, Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee, Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness, Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, Durham Environmental Advisory Committee, Durham Nuclear Health Committee, Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation, Durham Region Child & Youth Advocate, Durham Region Police Services Board, Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change, Durham Region Transit Commission, Durham Trail Coordinating Committee, Energy from Waste —Waste Management Advisory Committee, Land Division Committee, Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council, Transit Advisory Committee, 2014 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, and the 9- 171 Management Board. 17-10 4 7 i ' c Report #2016-F-14 Page 2 of 2 j f 2. Attachments Schedule #1 : Regional Council Members 2015 Remuneration and Expenses t Schedule #2: Regional Council Members 2015 Compensation Paid in Lieu of Pension Plan and Severance Schedule #3: Regional Council Appointees to Local Boards 2015 Remuneration and Expenses R. J. Clapp, CPA, CA Commissioner of Finance i i 48 17-11 j I SCHEDULE 1 REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS REMUNERATION MILEAGE & MEETINGS TOTAL REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Aker, J. 53,264.12 390.28 - 53,654.40 Ashe, K. 8,220.64 151.88 - 8,372.52 Ballinger, J. (5) 53,264.12 2,333.40 3,114.54 58,712.06 Carter, D. 53,264.12 452.51 - 53,716.63 Chapman, R. (6) 59,243.34 319.35 2,153.01 61,715.70 Coe, L, (5) (6) 59,243.34 - 2,789.45 62,032.79 Collier, S. 53,264.12 449.82 2,432.11 56,146.05 Diamond, N. 53,264.12 301.48 - 53,565.60 Drew, R. 53,264.12 1,308.43 4,219:82 58,792.37 Drumm, J. (5) 53,264.12 40.18 - 53,304.30 Foster,A. (5) 53,264.12 1,022.21 94.22 54,380.55 Grant, J. 53,264.12 3,398.47 3,078.00 59,740.59 Henry, J. 53,264.12 - 53,264.12 Jordan-, C. 53,264.12 484.80 2,372.77 56,121.69 McLean, W. 53,264.12 791.01 1,451.64 55,506.77 McQuaid-England,A. 53,264.12 222.16 3,368.68 56,854.96 Mitchell, D. (5) 53,264.12 - - 53,264.12 Neal, Joe(5) 53,264.12 - - 53,264.12 Neal,John 53,264.12 425.76 4,414.03 58,103.91 O'Connell, J. 43,810.38 449.26 2,642.26 46,901.90 O'Connor, G.L. (5)(6) 59,243.34 1,572.20 83.91 60,899.45 Parish, S. 53,264.12 426.98 - 53,691.10 Pickles, D. 53;264.12 772.03 1,554.73 55,590.88 Pidwerbecki, N. (6) 59,243.34 390.28 3,445.20 63,078.82 Rowett, T. 53,264..12 905.14 - 54,169.26 Roy, E. (5) 53,264.12 - - 53,264.12 Ryan, D. 53,264.12 657.74 38.01 53,959.87 Smith,T. 53,264.12 1,754.46 2,663.12 57,681.70 Woo, W. (5) 53,264,12 1,602.89 2,094.44 56,961.45 1,514,079.14 20,622.72 42,009.94 1,576,711.80 FORMER REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Bath, D. - 413.31 - 413.31 413.31 - 413.31 49 Page 1 of 2 17-12 i SCHEDULE 1 (continued) i REGIONAL COUNCIL KrIEMBERS 1 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES CONFERENCES, MEETINGS REGIONAL CHAIR REMUNERATION MILEAGE &OTHER TOTAL $ $ $ $ 6 I Anderson, R. 201,205.10 9,155.90 34,138.92 244,499.92 E I NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES (1) Remuneration to the Regional Chair and Councillors is authorized under by-laws#16-2007, #01-2005,#08-2004,#09-2004,#10-2004,#50-95 and#61-93. (2) The Regional Chair is provided with an automobile and is reimbursed for actual expenses incurred. (3) Regional Councillors are reimbursed as follows: Mileage-based on the approved rate per kilometre. Conferences, Meetings, etc.- Meals&Incidentals- based on the approved rate of$75/day without receipts; however, if the daily rate is insufficient, actual expenses with receipts are reimbursed. Accommodation, registration, etc.-reimbursed based on actual receipts. Term Limit maximum of$10,000 for conferences. (4) Expenses relating to Regional Council study and training sessions are not included in this statement. (5) Remuneration paid to Regional Councillor by Area Municipality and the Region reimburses the Area Municipality. (6) Denotes Regional Standing Committee Chair. i i I C f' 50 Page 2 SCHEDULE2 REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS 2015 COMPENSATION PAID IN LIEU OF PENSION PLAN AND SEVERANCE REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS IN LIEU OF PENSION SEVERANCE Aker,J. 4,825.25 - Carter, D. 397.18 - Chapman, R. 4,898.25 - Collier,.S. 4,825.25 - Diamond, N. 4,825.25 - Drew, R. 4,898.25 - Drumm, J. 4,825.25 - Grant, J. 397.18 - Henry, J. 5,636.91 - Jordan, C. 4,825.25 - McLean, W. 5,709.91 - McQuaid-England,A. 4,825.25 - Neal,John 4,825.25 - O'Connell;J. (3) 8,768.18 21,849.74 O'Connor, G.L. 5,709.91 - Parish, S, 4,825.25 - Pickles, D. 397.18 - Pidwerbecki, N. 5,709.91 - Rowett, T. 397.18 - Ryan, D. 4,825.25 - Smith, T. 397.18 - 86,744.47 21,849.74 2015 PAYMENTS TO FORMER REGIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Bath, D. 4,389.62 17,652.33 Clayton, T. 4,389.62 15,790.37 Marimpietri, T. 4,389.62 17,652.33 Mercier, C. 4,389.62 17,652.33 Novak, M.'(4) - 24,271.96 Perkins, P. (5) - 74,490.42 Rodrigues, P. 4,389.62 17,652.33 21,948.10 185,162.07 NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF 2015 COMPENSATION PAID IN LIEU OF PENSION PLAN AND SEVERANCE (1) Pursuant to by-law#08-2004, members of Regional Council, including the Chair,who are not enrolled in OMERS, are entitled to compensation in lieu of a pension plan. Payment is made in the current year based on prior year's earnings. (2) Pursuant to by-law#16-2007, the Regional Chair is enrolled in OMERS. (3) J. O'Connell resigned from Council effective October 22,2015. (4) M:Novak received one-half of severance entitlement in 2015, with the balance to be paid in 2016. (5) The Area Municipality was reimbursed for P. Perkins severance in 2015. 51 Page 1 of 1 17-14 i SCHEDULE 3 i REGIONAL COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO LOCAL BOARDS 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES CONFERENCES, REGIONAL COUNCIL CONVENTIONS, APPOINTEES REMUNERATION MILEAGE MEETINGS&OTHER TOTAL I Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Aker,J. 450.00 92.34 542.34 Chapman,B. 450.00 87.48 - 537.48 Coe,L. 500.00 151.20 651.20 Collier,S. 450.00 174.96 - 624.96 Drumm,J. 350.00 68.04 418.04 Foster,A. - - Hooper,R. 500.00 - 500.00 Mitchell,D. 3,050.00 219.78 3,269.78 Neal,Joe 500.00 - 500.00 Neal,John 450.00 194.40 - 644.40 O'Connor,G.L. 300.00 340.20 640.20 .Perkins,P. 50.00 109.08 159.08 Pickles,D. 300.00 167.08 - 467.08 Pidwerbecki,N. 500.00 97.20 - 597.20 Rodrigues,P. 50.00 32.94 - 82.94 Rowett,T. 150.00 85.86 - 235.86 Roy,E. 350.00 120.96 - 470.96 8,400.00 1,941.52 - 10,341.52 f Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Partner,W. 990.00 375.76 1,365.76 Woo,W. 220.00 53.68 - 273.68 1,210.00 429.44 - 1,639.44 Kawartha Region Conservation Authority Hancock,J. - - - Hooper,R. 660.00 390.50 - 1,050.50 !, Kett,D. 780.00 714.00 - 1,494.00 Mercier,C. - - - - Rowett,T. 420.00 194.00 614.00 Smith,T. 660.00 370.00 - 1,030.00 2,520.00 1,668.50 - 4,188.50 Lake Simcoe Region, Conservation Authority r Ballinger,J, 100.00 37.75 - 137.75 Bath,D. 1,000.00 1,091.75 - 2,091.75 Drew,R. 4,500.00 974.70 - 5,474.70 Molloy,P. 1,200.00 396.00 - 1,596.00 6,800.00 2,500.20 - 9,300.20 I i I' i 52 Page 1 pf1_1 5 II is i i! SCHEDULE 3 (continued) REGIONAL COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO LOCAL BOARDS 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES CONFERENCES, REGIONAL COUNCIL CONVENTIONS, APPOINTEES REMUNERATION MILEAGE MEETINGS i?;OTHER TOTAL S S S S Toronto&Region Conservation Authority Ashe,K. 86.62 45.00 131.62 Ballinger,J. 779.58 630.00 - 1,409.58 Jordan,C. 1,472.54 658.00 - 2,130.54 O'Connell,J. 779.58 405.00 - 1,184.58 O'Connor,G.L. 433.10 130.00 - 563.10 Ryan,D.. - - - - 3,551.42 1;868.00 - 5,419.42 Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee Franklin,R. 600.00 100.80 - 700.80 600.00 100.80 - 700.80 2014 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Brown,J. 200.00 - - 200.00 Hudson,D. 450.00 - 450.00 Hunter,J 500.00 - 500.00 Jones,P. 450.00 450.00 Smith,.H. 500.00 500.00 2,100.00 - 2,100.00 CTC Source Protection Committee Presta,J. - 191.40 100.07 291.47 191.40 100.07 291.47 Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee Adams,R. - - - Atkinson,R. - 29.78 350.00 379.78 Barrie,S. - - - Bell,M - - - - Cordahi,M. - - 350.00 350.00 Drumm,J. - - - - McAllister,D. - - - Roche,M. - - 350.00 350,00 Rundle,P. - - - - Sones,S, - 28.60 - 28.60 Stevenson,J. - - 350.00 350.00 Sutherland,M. - 27.49 350.00 377.49 Thain,J. - - - - 85.87 1,750.00 1,835.87 17-16 53 Page 2of5 S SCHEDULE 3 (continued) • i FEGIONAL COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO LOCAL BOARDS 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES CONFERENCES, REGIONAL COUNCIL CONVENTIONS, APPOINTEES REMUNERATION MILEAGE MEETINGS&OTHER TOTAL $ $ $ i i Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee Bacon,1. 310.86 - 310.86 Bath,D. - 48.95 - 48.95 Bowman, E. - 169.40 - 169.40 Cohoon,Z. - 440.00 - 440.00 Cox,R. - 89.54 - 89.54 Henderson,J. - 55.88 100.00 155.88 Howsam,B. - 126.50 - 126.50 Kemp,K. - 616.55 100.00 716.55 Kennedy, K. - - - O'Connor,G.L. - - Pistritto,P. 176.00 176.00 Puterbough,F. 107.25 - 107.25 Risebrough,D. 903.14 110.00 .1,013-14 Rowett,T, - Schillings,H. - 135.17 135.17 Watpool,T. - 592.02 592.02 Winter,B. 42.24 42.24 3,813.50 310.00 4,123.50 Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation Anderson,R. - - Carter,D. 6,000.00 1,294.56 7,294.56 t Chapman,B. - - - Coe,L. - - - O'Connor,G.L. - - Neal,Joe - Pidwerbecki, N. - - - - 61000.00 - 1,294.56 7,294.56 I Durham Environmental Advisory Committee Carpentier,G: - 127,60 127.60 Chaudry,O. - 180.18 180.18 Clearwater,S. - 123.20 123.20 Connor,A. - 76.23 76.23 Henry,J. - - - Layton,G, - 179.08 179.08 Mabanza,P. - - Malta,J. Manns,H. - 401.50 401.50 McDonald,K. - - - McRae,E. - 20.46 - 20.46 Moss-Newman,W. - 58.85 58.85 Murray,K. - 102.30 102-30 V Pettingis C. - 339.90 339.90 j Salas,E. - Sellers,K. - 108.90 - 108:90- Stewart,E. - - Thompson,M. - 77.00 - 77.00 1,795.20 1,795.20 5a - ' Page 3�f _17 SCHEDULE3 (continued) REGIONAL COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO LOCAL BOARDS 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES CONFERENCES, REGIONAL COUNCIL CONVENTIONS, APPOINTEES REMUNERATION MILEAGE MEETINGS&OTHER TOTAL $ S S $ Durham Trail Coordinating Committee Back,J. 104.61 - 104.61 Ballinger, J, - - _ Carter,D. - - _ _ Clayton,T. - 307.56 307.56 Collier,S. - - _ _ Davidson,P. - Goodyear,M. - - - _ Jones,K. - 29.92 - 29.92 Lodwick,G. - 64.35 - 64.35 McDougall,I. - - - _ Neal,Joe Pickles,D. Roy,E. _ _ Taylor,D. - 27.28 - 27.28 Slaughter,C. - - _ - Van Steen,S. - 66.33 66.33 Weist, 600.05 - 600.05 Energy From Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee Baker,T. . - 577.08 175.00 752.08 Barnes,S. - 281.93 - 281.93 Bracken,W. - 76.56 144.06 220.62 Burnett,N. - 73.04 - 73.04 Clayton,M. 76.07 76-07 Clearwater,S. - 159.76 144.63 304.39 Coupland,K. - _ _ Fernando,E. 68.67 68.67 Porteous,A. - - _ _ Speelman-Viney,M. Whidden, M. Vinson,J. 169.49 169.49 Wouters,S. - _ 1,313,11 633.18 1,946.29 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Anderson, R. - - 10,390.76 10,390.76 - 10,390.76 10,390.76 Greater Toronto Airports Authority Consultative Committee Weiss,K. - 407.00 407.00 407.00 407.00 55 Page 4 of 5 17-18 SCHEDULE 3 (continued) REGIONAL COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO LOCAL BOARDS 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES CONFERENCES, REGIONAL COUNCIL CONVENTIONS, APPOINTEES REMUNERATION MILEAGE MEETINGS&OTHER TOTAL $ $ $ S Land Division Committee Hamilton, P. 3,125.78 196.26 - 3,322.04 Hudson,E. 1,750.38 337.38 32.43 2,120.19 Hurst,J. 3,732.15 - - 3,732.15 Komarnicki,J.M. 385.24 93.68 23.34 502.26 Kydd,G. 2,140.42 471.38 56.82 2,668.62 Malone,R. 1,945.40 906.20 32.10 2,883.70 Marquis,D. 2,13 5..62 494.92 - 2,630.54 Reinhardt,K. 2,135 .62 - 2,135.62 Rock,G, 2,140.42 - - 2,140.42 Taylor,W. 192.62 30.06 7.20 229.88 19,683.65 2,529.88 ' 151.89 22,365.42 Durham Region Police Services Board Anderson, R. 10,979.28 - 5,076.34 16,055.62 Drew,R. 5,979.22 1,528.72 7,507.94 Lal,S. 9,766.08 1,189.87 10,955.95 McLean,W. 5,979.22 - 4,088.35 10,067.57 32,703.80 11,883.28 44,587.08 NOTE TO SCHEDULE OF REGIONAL COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO LOCAL BOARDS 2015 REMUNERATION AND EXPEN° 1,No remuneration or expenses were paid to Regional Council Appointees to the: 9-1-1 Management Board Association of Local Public Health Agencies Association of Municipalities of Ontario -Business Advisory Centre Durham -Canadian National Exhibition Association Development Charges Complaint Committee Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness Durham Nuclear Health Committee Durham Region Child and Youth Advocate -Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change -Durham Region Transit Commission -Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation East Duffins Headwaters Committee GTA Agricultural Action Committee&Golden Horseshoe Food&Farming Alliance -Greater Toronto Airports Authority Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Association South Georgian Bay-Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee -TRCA Trail Guidelines Advisory Committee Transit Advisory Committee 56 Page 5 11-19 /-19 Finance Department Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: March 29, 2016 Report Number: FND-006-16 Resolution: File Number: By-law Number: i I Report Subject: Annual Leasing Report— 2015 Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Government Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. That Report FND-006-16 be received for information. E i. i I 4< C i i y G, 17-20 Municipality of Clarington Report FND-006-16 Page 2 Report Overview This report complies with the Municipal Act annual reporting requirements on leasing, under Ontario Regulation 653/05. 1 .0 Background 1.1 Under Ontario Regulation 635/05, the Treasurer is required to report annually to Council details of existing material leases confirming that they comply with the lease policy, a summary of material leases, estimated cost of the material leases and the impact of these leases on the financing arrangements and debt servicing levels of the Municipality. 1.2 As required by the Municipal Act, 2001, Council adopted a Statement of Lease Financing Policies and Goals in report FND-021-03, on Monday, September 8, 2003. To date Clarington has typically chosen to purchase or debenture (if necessary), rather than use financial leases. For 2015 and to date, there are no material lease agreements. There is no impact on long-term financing or debt services levels of the Municipality. 2.0 Concurrence - Not applicable 3.0 Conclusion 3.1 At this time, the Municipality of Clarington does not have any material leases. It is recommended that this annual lease report be received for information in compliance with Ontario Regulation 653/05. Strategic flan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. Submitted byReviewed by: Nancy ylo , BBA, CPA, CA Franklin Wu, Director of Finance/Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer NT/CC/hjl Staff Contact: Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer, 905-623-3379 ext. 2602 or ntaylor(a).clarington.net There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision. 17-21 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Clarington Engineering services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: February 16, 2016 Report Number: EGD-008-16 Resolution: f h File Number: By-law Number: Report-Subject: Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements 1 Recommendations: 1. That Report EGD-008-16 be received; 2. That the park expansion plans be modelled after Concept Three, which includes a more natural presentation of greenspace with park shelter, paved walkways, benches, picnic tables, additional parking and shoreline erosion protection, and that these improvements be referred to the 2016 Capital Budget; L 3. That the expansion of parking at Bond Head include spaces along the south side of Boulton Street, and additional spaces along the east edge of the existing parking area, and that these improvements be referred to the 2016 Capital Budget; 4. 4. That a 1.5 metre wide sidewalk be constructed as part of Phase 1 of the transportation safety improvements, on the west side of Mill Street South, including localized curb and I` gutter, storm sewer and localized retaining walls, and that these improvements be referred to the 2016 Capital Budget; 5. That Mill Street South be widened by 2 metres on each side as part of Phase 2, to accommodate bike lanes, and that these improvements be referred to a future Capital Budget year; and 6. That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-008-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. i i i G i 21-1 Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 Page 2 Report Overview Clarington's Official Plan identifies a District Park in the Bond Head area in Newcastle and in the last few years both staff and residents have been re-imagining the future use of this uniquely beautiful area as a premier recreational destination for both local area residents and the community as a whole. In November of 2014 and again in November of 2015 Clarington staff held Public Information Centers (PIC's) in the Bond Head area to promote broad and transparent civic engagement in the creation of a shared vision of how the waterfront will take shape over time, while ensuring enhanced multi-use access to the area that places public safety as our highest priority. This report summarizes our efforts thus far and makes recommendations for moving forward based on respectful recognition of all points of view but with a bias towards an achievable consensus. 1. Background There are essentially three main areas of focus as we develop our vision of the future Bond Head area, one is of the expansion of the park, the second is for additional parking at the waterfront and the third is for improved connectivity and enhanced, safe multi-use public access. We present all three as distinctly separate areas of focus. 1.1. Bond Head Waterfront Park Expansion Features Clarington's Official Plan identifies a District Park in Bond Head on the east side of the Graham Creek were it meets Lake Ontario. The existing Bond Head Park was built in 1991 and contains a boat launch, small parking lot, shade structure and seating area. Since that time the municipality has acquired additional land on the east side of Bond Head Park to expand the park and provide greater public access to the waterfront. A conceptual master plan for the proposed park expansion was displayed at the original PIC in November 2014. Resident feedback on the park concept plan was mixed. Some residents liked the concept plan as presented, others suggested a water play area, and some suggested a preference for passive space for picnicking and quiet enjoyment of the waterfront. Based on the feedback at that PIC three new concepts were developed. Concept One (attachment 1) Playground equipment, swings, a park shelter, open lawn/picnic areas, a park path system, additional parking and shoreline protection. Concept Two (attachment 2) Splash pad, park shelter, open lawn/picnic areas, a park path system, additional parking and shoreline protection. 21-2 k Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 Page 3 Concept Three (attachment 3) Includes a shelter surrounded by greenspace, paved walkways, benches, picnic tables, additional parking and shoreline erosion protection. This option was preferred by 15 of the 22 residents who submitted comments for the November, 2015 PIC. I 1.2. Expansion of Parking Expanding the park would also require additional parking since the park is intended for use by both local residents and residents from beyond Bond Head. At the original PIC four options for new parking were displayed. The preferred option was to provide parking directly along the south side of Boulton Street. The spaces proposed along the south side r would minimize the impact on the new parkland and keep all of the park expansion on the south side of Boulton Street. There may also be an opportunity to expand the existing parking area along its east edge. The additional parking described above was shown on all concepts displayed at the November 12, 2015 PIC. 1.3 Enhanced Multi-use Safe Connectivity Aware that "if you build it they will come", and recognizing the existing use by pedestrians and cyclists of Mill Street South, transportation improvements have been a major area of focus throughout the design and public consultation process. Together we have looked at how to facilitate multi-use connectivity as a way to encourage people to enjoy their waterfront, while at the same time ensuring public safety for those who come. f It has been our intent to: • Provide safe multi-use connectivity to the waterfront park which includes the installation of a sidewalk • Protect the natural beauty of the area, in particular the unique tree canopy along Mill Street South existing vegetation and natural features i • Impact the least number of homes on the street and where impact is necessary it G' should be minimized as much as is possible (eg. 10 properties versus 15 when comparing the West to the East side of Mill St. S.). At the first PIC in November 2014, Engineering presented 3 options intended to stimulate input and comments from the neighbourhood residents. All options included a 3 metre !' wide multi-use trail, with different routes: Option 1 (attachment 4) - east side of Mill Street South Option 2 (attachment 5) - west side of Mill Street r I� Option 3 (attachment 6) - west side of Mill Street to Metcalf Street, east along Metcalf Street to George Manners Drive, south along George Manners Drive to Queen Victoria Street, continuing south to Lake Ontario along the unopened Right-of-Way of George Manners Drive. r 21-3 Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 Page 4 There was a mixed response from the local residents with 12 out of the 22 providing comment sheets supporting the trail on the west side of Mill Street South, 4 residents supporting the trail on the east side of Mill Street South and 1 resident supporting the trail along George Manners Drive. Three residents asked for the "Do Nothing" option. Other comments included that the trail to be revised to a typical 1.5 metre wide sidewalk, that Mill Street be widened to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists and not provide a sidewalk at all. A strong response was that the tree canopy and the appearance of Mill Street South be unchanged as it is one of the reasons for Bond Head's unique beauty. The residents pointed out that the walkway on the west side of Mill Street South reduced the number of crossings of Mill Street South, provides direct access to the lake/waterfront park and connected to the existing sidewalk south of the Graham Creek bridge (also known as Hunter Bridge). The Preferred Option (attachment 7) - Based on the above mentioned information, evaluation of costs and the need to address pedestrian safety, Engineering developed a modified version of Option 2 that was presented at the PIC on November 12, 2015. We recommend that the preferred.option be implemented in two phases. Phase 1 The improvements would include constructing a 1.5 metre wide sidewalk on the west side of Mill Street South, focusing on minimal impact to the existing vegetation/trees. The sidewalk would accommodate pedestrians only on the sidewalk and cyclists would still share the road with vehicles until Phase 2 is constructed. The design would include localized curb and gutter, retaining walls and storm sewer. The location of the sidewalk would be determined by the path of least impact on the existing vegetation. For the sake of ease and clarity the entire section of sidewalk recommended as part of Phase 1, has been broken down into four distinct attachments, each illustrating a section of approximately 250 m. They are as follows: • Attachment 8 Phase 1 (sidewalk installation), from the existing sidewalk to Metcalfe Street. • Attachment 9 Phase 1 (sidewalk installation), from Metcalfe to 590 Mill Street South • Attachment 10 Phase 1 (sidewalk installation), from 590 Mill Street South to 615 Mill Street South. • Attachment 11 Phase 1 (sidewalk installation), from 619 Mill Street South to Bond Head Park. 21-4 Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 Page 5 Phase 2 i' The improvements would include a road widening of Mill Street South by 2 metres on each side to accommodate bike lanes with sufficient width to ensure safe separation j between cyclists and vehicles. Upon completion of Phase 1, staff would monitor the situation and when warranted/required, program the Phase 2 works into a future Capital Budget. At the PIC on November 12, 2015, from the 26 comment sheets received, 14 residents were in support of a 1.5 metre wide sidewalk on the west side of Mill Street South. Residents acknowledge that a safe passage for pedestrians on Mill Street South is required. Residents continue to be concerned about speeding along Mill Street. Although studies conducted by staff and the DRPS, do not indicate a speeding problem, during the detailed design phase of the project, should it move forward, staff will look at opportunities to introduce measures that have proven to reduce speeds in other areas of Clarington. Another resident concern was the responsibility of maintaining the sidewalk during the winter months. At the PIC, information was made available to the residents about Clarington's snow removal (By-Law 93-144) that regulates the clearing of snow and ice from sidewalks. This By-Law requires adjacent land owners to clear snow from the sidewalk across the frontage of their property. In addition, information about the snow clearing program provided by the Municipality was available at the PIC. The requirement to clear snow was a concern for many residents because of the large frontages along this section of Mill Street South. The residents also re-iterated that the feel and look of Mill Street South be maintained as much as possible stating that not removing the existing tree canopy was critical. Some other comments received included: • Sidewalk was too close to house I k • Sidewalk will be too narrow for both pedestrians and cyclists • Provide a cross walk at Queen Victoria Street • Provide a stop sign at Boulton Street • Create a one-way road traffic system for the area • Construct a roundabout at the Queen Victoria Street and Mill Street intersection i • Consider installing a permeable trail instead of a concrete sidewalk 4 • Several residents asked that Option 3 — George Manners Route (attachment 6) from the first PIC be re-considered by the Engineering Department. i 21-5 Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 Page 6 Estimated Cost of Preferred Option The estimated construction cost for the option on the West side of Mill Street is $430,000. The benefits of the Mill Street South, West side option are that it is more likely to be used because it is clearly visible which is of benefit to local users but perhaps even more so to non-local users who are.not as familiar with the area. The sidewalk offers direct access to the waterfront park, has no road crossings for pedestrians and will offer a more secure environment in terms of personal safety. The George Manners option is not recommended simply because it appears likely that pedestrians will still walk along the edge of Mill Street South and as such will not result in the safety improvements we are attempting to achieve. 2.0 Speeding on Mill Street South In response to concerns raised by some residents in the Bond Head area, Engineering Services undertook a number of speed studies on Mill Street South. Specifically, staff have recorded speeds in the area eight times since 2006 (the last two studies occurred over a one week period). Additionally, the Durham Region Police Services (DRPS) Traffic Liaison Officer has recorded speeds on seven occasions since 2013, and has requested other DRPS officers to monitor the area. All Studies have shown relatively good compliance with the posted 50 km/hr speed limit. DRPS has reported that four tickets have been issued between January 2013 and January 2016. Staff's observation in all cases was not that there was a speeding problem, an opinion which is shared by DRPS and by the Municipality's Traffic Watch consultant, but that Mill Street South is not very conducive to shared use between people who drive their vehicles, ride their bikes or walk along this road section. As shown in Table 1 below there are a significant amount of non-vehicular users of Mill Street South and for this reason staff turned their efforts to investigating opportunities for improvements to the transportation network in the area that would improve safety for all road users. 21-6 I i Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 Page 7 j Table 1: June 22, 2014 Miovision Traffic Count Mill Street South, North of Boulton Street Time Total (Both Directions) Car Motorcycle Cyclist Vehicles Pedestrian 7:00 16 0 2 18 3 8:00 38 1 4 43 4 9:00 51 5 14 70 5 10:00 52 6 18 76 6 11:00 79 15 27 121 1 12:00 114 26 20 160 5 13:00 128 19 5 152 6 14:00 120 23 9 152 6 E 15:00 112 28 4 144 2 16:00 123 19 5 147 0 17:00 86 14 6 106 0 18:00 64 6 5 75 10 19:00 70 5 2 77 5 20:00 54 6 6 66 3 21:00 28 1 0 29 4 22:00 22 2 0 24 0 k Totals 1157 176 127 1460 60 3.0 Recommendations 3.1 Bond Head Waterfront Park Expansion Based on resident feedback from comment sheets and conversations at the PIC it was clear that the majority of residents prefer to keep Bond Head Waterfront Park as a passive space for picnicking and quiet enjoyment of the waterfront. Staff therefore recommend Concept Three which protects the natural greenspace while providing walkways, benches, a park shelter, picnic tables, additional parking and shoreline erosion protection. { 3.2. Expansion of Parking The preferred option was to provide additional parking spaces directly along the south side of Boulton Street in conjunction with additional spaces along the east edge of the existing parking area. 3.3. Transportation Safety Improvements Staff recommend a modified version of Option 2, to be constructed in two phases with the first phase to include the construction of a 1.5 metre wide sidewalk on the west side of Mill Street South and the second phase to include a road widening of Mill Street South by 2 metres on each side to accommodate bike lanes. Engineering proposes Phase 1 of the transportation improvements be considered as part of the 2016 Capital Budget. 21-7 Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 Page 8 4.0 Concurrence Not Applicable 5.0 Conclusion The November 12, 2015 Public Information Centre was held to display refined options and obtain input from residents on proposed improvements to the local transportation network for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, as well as a future expansion of Bond Head Waterfront Park. Those improvements are intended to benefit residents of Bond Head and the broader community. 6.0 Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan and Councils initiative to provide waterfront parks. Submitted by: Via, Reviewed Anthony Cannella Franklin Wu, Director of Engineering Services Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contacts: Peter Windolf, Karen Richardson Attachments: ,Attachment 1 — Park Concept 1 Attachment 2 — Park Concept 2 Attachment 3 — Park Concept 3 Attachment 4 — Option 1 as presented at the November, 2014 PIC Attachment 5 — Option 2 as presented at the November, 2014 PIC Attachment 6 — Option 3 as presented at the November, 2014 PIC Attachment 7 — The Preferred Option Attachment 8 - Phase 1 Sidewalk Section Existing Sidewalk to Metcalf Street Attachment 9 — Phase 1 Sidewalk Section from Metcalf Street to 590 Mill Street Attachment 10 - Phase 1 Sidewalk Section from 590 Mill Street to 615 Mill Street Attachment 11 - Phase 1 Sidewalk Section from 615 Mill Street to Bond Head Park List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision is on file in the Engineering Services Department. 21-8 Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 d r� - v7 a : Q t.: �P-1 ..AA�66 - t 7, 13 � 4 L - �'•�• +�LL _Q - } ✓Y W� - R .j m = 21-9 Attachment 2 to Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 E i . ills ` E ' E • rr i N i CL Q� e, w ��,'•3i U lit,t ur i Cn a' E� .ti W ` 1 4-J _ I Y w� Q � C7•+ 2� N ut M� i 21-10 Attachment 3 to Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 E O to Cr) O CL U 7; II .yam■ � s� t l r.. 1 - it CO - t - 21-11 Attachment 4 to Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 .t N m m S W � u QUEEN' e W �i y 'VICTORIA m o w7o u " c K 91=sx � f h DARCY' 3 STREET Um W o METCALF STREET W • vii ?ail e Z �' « I m t•i 1fL _ O yy � J o v i e a e BOULTON STREET 21 ®12 Attachment 5 to Municipality of Clarington Report EGD-008-16 N A AEE tagW VICTORIA $ W _ STREET aG 0 . 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BGULTO SMEET 21 —1 9 Clarington Memo Clerk's Department If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council From: Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk Date: March 24, 2016 Subject: General Government Committee Meeting Agenda — March 29, 2016 — Update File: C05.General Government Committee Meeting Please be advised of the following amendments to the General Government Committee agenda for the meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016: 7 Delegations See attached Final Agenda - Attachment#1 A e reen� e Muni ipal Clerk CAG/mc r c: F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads i ATTACHMENT #1 TO UPDATE MEMO General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario Inquiries & Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2106 or by email at mchambers(c),clarin tocL n.net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Audio Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of General Government Committee meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a General Government Committee meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the Municipality's website. Noon Recess: Please be advised that, as per the Municipality of Clarington's Procedural By-law, this meeting will recess at 12:00 noon, for a one hour lunch break, unless otherwise determined by the Committee. Copies of Reports are available at www.clarington.net C&iWOR General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers 1 Call to Order 2 New Business — Introduction 3 Adopt the Agenda 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 5 Announcements 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 6.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of March 7, 2016 6-1 6.2 Minutes of a Special Meeting of March 18, 2016 6-11 7 Delegations 7.1 Susan McGovern, Vice-President of External Relations and Advancement, The University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Regarding an Annual Update 7.2 Ann-marie Harley, Regarding Report EGD-008-16, Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements 7.3 Amy Doyle, Interim Manager, Canadian Cancer Society — Durham Region Unit, Regarding Awareness of Daffodil Month in Clarington and the Distribution of Daffodil Pins 7.4 Bryon Engelage, Regarding Report EGD-008-16, Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements 7.5 Rod McArthur, Regarding Report EGD-008-16, Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements 8 Communications - Receive for Information 8.1 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre dated February 17, 2016 8-1 8.2 Dave Keys, Environmental Manager, Blackbird Constructors 407 General 8-3 Partnership — Notice of Submission Highway 407 East Phase 2 Design and Construction Report #3 I Page 1 C&jfl9t0n General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers 8.3 Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, The 8-4 Regional Municipality of Durham — Final Report from Regional Council Composition Review Committee (2016-RCCRC-01) and Excerpt from Report #2015-A-14, Outlining Next Steps to be Taken 8.4 Great Lakes Office, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate 8-31 Change — Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy First Progress Report 9 Communications — Direction 9.1 Debi A. Wilcox, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, The 9-1 Regional Municipality of Durham — Regional Response to the Province on Ontario's Proposed Waste-Free Ontario Act, and Associated Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act and Waste Diversion Transition Act Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Posting #012-5832 (2016-J-6) (Motion to Endorse) 9.2 Christopher Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby— Correspondence 9-13 Number 2016-56 from Louis Antonakos, Mayor, Town of Carleton Place dated February 10, 2016 — Resolution Infrastructure Funding (Motion for Direction) 10 Presentations 10.1 Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Rostek, Commanding Officer of the Ontario Regiment (RCAC) and Chief Warrant Officer Dave Munroe, Regimental Sergeant Major, Regarding the 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Regiment 10.2 Ron Albright, Assistant Director, Karen Richardson, Capital Works Engineer, and Peter Windolf, Manager of Park Development, Municipality of Clarington, Regarding the Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements 11 Engineering Services Department No Reports I 12 Operations Department No Reports Page 2 Clarington General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers 13 Emergency and Fire Services Department 13.1 ESD-002-16 Emergency Services Activity Report - 2015 13-1 14 Community Services Department 14.1 CSD-006-16 Community Event Sponsorship Program 14-1 15 Municipal Clerk's Department 15.1 CLD-006-16 Boulevard Maintenance By-law 15-1 15.2 CLD-012-16 Appointment of a Pound Keeper 15-7 16 Corporate Services Department 16.1 COD-004-16 Recreation Software Replacement 16-1 17 Finance Department 17.1 FND-004-16 Annual Commodity Hedging Report—2016 17-1 17.2 FND-005-16 Mayor and Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2015 17-6 17.3 FND-006-16 Annual Leasing Report—2015 17-20 18 Solicitor's Department No Reports 19 Chief Administrative Office No Reports 20 New Business — Consideration Page 3 I Clarjvgton General Government Committee Agenda Date: March 29, 2016 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Council Chambers 21 Unfinished Business 21.1 EGD-008-16 Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation 21-1 Improvements [Referred from the February 16, 2016 General Government Committee Meeting] 22 Confidential Reports 22.1 Confidential Verbal Report from Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer, Regarding a Property Matter 23 Adjournment i i Page 4 Handouts/Circulations General Government Committee Meeting UOIT ■ ■ University made ■ for Clarington Presentation to General Government Committee by: t Susan McGovern, Vice-President, External Relations & Advancement Lindsay Coolidge, Manager of Government and Community Relations UNIVERSITY Matthew Mackenzie, Government Relations Officer FTI INSTITUTE OF TECH NOLOGY Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Snapshot o • Innovative, 21st-century university. • First undergraduate students in September 2003, first graduate students in 2005. • Offers programs that are responsive to industry and community needs, and address public policy challenges and skills and labour gaps. — Training our students to drive innovation and think like entrepreneurs in order to create jobs, spur economic growth and contribute to Ontario's and Canada's global competitiveness. • Focus on academic pathways between colleges and universities. — A unique diploma-to-degree bridge program that provides numerous opportunities to apply college credits towards a university degree and expand career options upon graduation. • Technology-enriched learning environment, research-intensive, STEM-focused. • Graduate globally competitive citizen leaders with real-world skills, prepared for success — entrepreneurs who are career ready. • Institutional priorities: Smart Communities, Sustainable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing. UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO 2 INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY in UOIT • Comprehensive university offering over 79 unique market-oriented programs — 47 undergraduate, including 20 pathways programs. — 32 graduate programs, both the Master's and PhD levels. • STEM-intensive faculties: — Engineering and Applied Science; — Energy Systems and Nuclear Science; — Health Sciences; — Science; — Business and Information Technology; — Education; and — Social Science and Humanities. — Graduate Studies • 10,000 students — undergraduate and graduate level • Over 50% of UOIT's student population is under-represented youth (Aboriginal, varying abilities, first generation) • 60% of UOIT students receive financial assistance. • 200 professors and lecturers, 12,000 growing alumni base. • Over 660 international students from over 55 countries. • Campus Master Plan, in collaboration with Durham College. • In 2014-15 over 1,900 students participated in experiential learning opportunities with local businesses and community organizations. • This is translating to graduate employment success — 96% of UOIT students are employed within two years of graduation. UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO 3 INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY Operating Attracting activities students and visitors Increasing Promoting human capital innovation 1 ONTARIO • Universities — Substantial Operating Activities • Universities have substantial P0Peratin &' -,. purchasing power. They create jobs and increase activit *ies income that ripples through the economy. AL (4 • Universities' spending is typically decentralized — the economic impact is not limited to the immediate surrounding community. • Almost half of UOIT's operating budget is spent on the procurement of goods and services. • In 2014-15, UOIT provided jobs to 848 FTE employees. UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO 5 INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY Universities Attract Students and Visitors • UOIT attracts students from outside of Durham Region. In 2014-15, 64% • of UOIT students came from outside Durham Region. • and • Attract local citizens to stay in their communities: itors _j • In 2015, 751 Clarington residents applied to UOIT. • Last year, 13% of UOIT's students from Durham Region came from Clarington. • 503 Clarington residents have graduated from UOIT. • Universities are magnets for visitors — athletics, international academic conferences, outreach activities, visiting scholars, corporations wanting to use facilities, e.g. ACE. UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY Universities Increase Human Capital • Universities help develop tomorrow's skilled workforce — leading to productivity improvements. • UOIT enhances local job growth and economic development through career-focused education and experiential learning. • We offer pathways for students to transition from college programs to university degrees. • In 2014-15, at least 8 Clarington- _ based organizations accessed UOIT student talent through experiential learning opportunities. • Management Development Centre among others — help up-skill existing talent. UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO 7 INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY Universities romo e Innovation • Universities generate new inventions and ideas. • Focus on entrepreneurship — creating a culture and skill set that fosters innovation. • Building mechanisms for the exchange of ideas — between industry, society and universities: • Collaborative research; research consortia • Incubators Nor • Spin off companies Promoting • Research parks • Industry liaison activities innovation • Licensing • FastStart program (UGIT, Durham College, Spark Centre, Trent, Fleming). • Brilliant Entrepreneurship Bootcamps; Firefly Student Entrepreneurship Fund. UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO 8 INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY Economic Impact of • UOIT has a significant economic impact across Ontario and especially in Durham Region and Northumberland County. In 2014-15: • UOIT contributed $205 million to Ontario's economy (GDP); • Generated and supported 1,949 jobs across the province; • Approximately 2/3 of this economic activity occurs within Durham Region and Northumberland County. • This economic impact is widely distributed across the constituent municipalities and townships of Durham Region and Northumberland County. • UOIT generates $3.60 for every dollar of base funding received. UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO 9 INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY Economic Impact to Clarington Clarington Vim 2014-2015 Wages and Spending GDP salaries Employment Tax revenues • (2015$, (2015$, (2015$, Thousands) Thousands) (2015$, (#of FTEs) Thousands) Thousands) Direct 16,611.4 13,644.0 10,957.8 126.8 3,138.1 1 nd i rect 2,358.1 1,864.3 1,315.5 22.3 428.8 Induced 4,913.1 2,916.3 1,398.1 24.2 670.8 TOTAL 23,882.6 18,424.6 13,671.4 173.4 41237.7 Full report available at: https://uoit.ca/about/economic-impact.php UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO 10 INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY The UOIT Opportunity • There are many opportunities and mutual benefits when universities engage and interact with industry and community organizations. • Our Campus Master Plan allows for future growth and creates more opportunity for economic and partnership development. • As one of the anchor institutions in Durham Region, we will be coming back to ask for support for this growth which directly benefits Oshawa and all of Durham Region and Northumberland County. • We are in the process of launching an Advancement Campaign to help support this growth as well. • UOIT provides access to: — Students and graduates — Subject area expertise via our researchers — Specialized equipment, facilities and services — New technologies and processes — Continuing education • UOIT looks forward to working with industry and community partners. UNIVERSITY Thank you OF ONTARIO 11 INSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY The OntRegiment RCAC 150 years of Honour, Service and Sacrifice 1866-2016 � r 0 MJETJI RSO R�G, Municipality of Clarington Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Rostek Chief Warrant Officer David Munroe 1 1 1 1 • Volunteer Highland Rifle Company of Whitby formed in 1858 • 1862-63: more companies formed in Oshawa, Whitby, Prince Albert, Greenwood , Uxbridge, Columbus, Brooklin • Mobilized for active service during the Fenian scare of 1866 and served on the Niagara frontier 9 0 )ODI� :��Glflg mg�To • September 14, 1866: the nine independent companies in Ontario County formed the 34t" Ontario Battalion of Infantry • Named for the County of Ontario • HQ in Whitby • Companies located later in Cannington, Port Perry, Beaverton , Brechin • Members volunteered during the Red River Rebellion, Northwest Rebellion and Boer War • Oshawa Armoury opened in May 1914 )70002 W(DEDfl(fl ME • Most members of the Regiment volunteered for the early overseas contingents s; • 116th Battalion CEF was raised entirely from Ontario County • Commanded by LCol Sam Sharpe of Uxbridge .,. • Trained in Ontario County until ! spring 1916 R • Arrived in France in Feb 19176 • Fought with distinction to end of the war gM2(:g=ffiED • HQ to Oshawa in 1920 • R.S. McLaughlin: i — Named Honorary LCoI in 1920 — Honorary Colonel in 1934 • 1936: • Converted to a tank battalion • Renamed The Ontario Regiment (Tank) 0C�e(DM(fl Off' a WMED • Mobilized on September 1 , 1939 • Trained in Oshawa until spring 1940 Camp Borden until summer 1941 ; sailed to England - _b • Landed in Sicily in July 1943 under j command of LCol Murray Johnston 0o Y of Oshawa • Fought through Italy until Feb 1945 • Finished the war in northwest Europe M(D02V- 5-yffi& • Received the Freedom of the County of Ontario in 1966 • Received the Freedom of Region of Durham in 1979 • NATO service in Germany, Bosnia and Poland • Members have been on UN Peacekeeping duty in Cyprus, Golan , Cambodia, Sudan • About 50 Ontarios served in' fghanistan _ m 5- ft lEoNIA gEGW FMY M(:p (IM2,M&O'(D M(:P0n0M(:PM2, • Continue to train in armoured reconnaissance • Affiliated Cadet Corps: ' — Oshawa - - Pickering _ter — Port Perry — Uxbridge -` 63799 The Ontario Regiment Museum * e 1 e • Began recruiting in Bowmanville after Second World War • Affiliated Cadet Corps — Bowmanville High School Cadets 1956-1960 — Boy's Training School Cadets 1961 -1968 Bond Head Park Expansion and Transportation Improvements Background Public park at the south end of Mill Street in Bond Head for decades. mClarington's Official Plan identifies the park as a District Park intended to serve the recreational needs of the entire municipality. Background The existing Bond Head Park was built in 1991 and includes a beach area, boat launch, parking lot and wood arbor. Between 2003 and 2006 the municipality acquired three additional properties on the east side of Bond Head Park to expand the park and provide greater public access to the waterfront. CU co LO r 7 r Jy e L�7 r r CO Existing { Park - x r r co P rk Existing siohl Park r_ t, e. � � y} �•� - .tom .fir � ,} � f -,, e ., } a ' .�.X•- moi , els Tro 3 ti { s A. _, >. zx fI .�' '"' r` P :°' k '0.,k•.. �-� ,�+"�F j, 'b '� � �' i - r ' �b-�.. rf!.�x'n ;.- # F• e..y .Y �= fit+-^�` � - - �. t _ 1 �' ��.. ; j a _ �yy k, •��,�. ,- K i m,n I,e_T � 4� ��, �� -- -� - - - .� - - - �: . � .�_ --- _ �m r. �a M,�'T� b .� w � :mow � �,,;,,�� 's�� � � �` �.� �.� �~ � �+ iy} f � �ti a' ..�_ �k �''1 3 y. Yy' "+�,:+ ��17.�,�, •f` i�,i -a,iri+_e'�iL 4.���YF�y,~ ���''��, ,� �'.�1 a �+ } � PIC #1 BOND HEAD Nov. 2014 TTERFR [ NT PARI _ s db PIC #1 BOND HEAD Nov. 2014 W TERFR0NT PARK MASTER PLAN PIC #2 Nov. 2015 Bond Head Waterfront Park concept 14- BOULTON STREET _., . ` i SWFNCrS Afd6 ;T PLA _ .NFC � SPRING R30ERS I ,.� STRUC RE i ' _ E%ISTING 6EACIi AREA N / I �'� 0 5m 1 O 26m PIC #2 Nov. 2015 Bond Head Waterfront Park Concept 2 f �1. i4 1 � MSTING BFA3 -- 0 5M lam Om PIC #2 Nov. 2015 Bond Head 'Waterfront Park Concept 3 PROPOSER PARKING AREA � i �r t! 1� r'.�.y�yr•- rq�i.yty1�K• '�f�L rw�wiy�ilty.-, ._,._. 1 I 0 Sm 1Om 20m PIC #3 March 2016 _ RARAt ARMING _ ti t of TI�RE BRIAND cc fl 1 TO E EET P I MENTS I � I y .ITCH 7Y 10 k ADE STRUCTURE k � Ik I DECK SHORELINE STANUZAMN, Ol -- I +i I $ y I � 22d $ondheod WaterUmt PErk Rsvitaliza w of Transportation Safety Improvements Transportation Improvements Background Beginning in 2006, Municipality began monitoring speeding on Mill Street South. In 2011, Motor Vehicle Accident occurred along Mill Street South. June 2015, installed Miovision at the south end of Mill Street just north of Boulton Street. w From the results, Engineering Department recognized an existing safety concern on Mill Street South which should addressed with the Park Expansion. Transportation Improvements Background (continued ) w PIC No. 1- November 19, 2014. Three concept options for amulti-use trail were presented for public input. w PIC No.2 - November 12, 2015. Based on public input and further analysis, the preferred option was developed and presented to the public. PIC No. 3 - March 7, 2016. Additional information on construction around mature trees, permeable surfaces, next steps for the project was presented to the pubic. June 22, 2014 Compilation S V LN v + Ao l'" w s y f f WJ1 6W Project Objectives Provide connectivity to the waterfront park for all users with individual, safe, separate travel corridors for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles while meeting current design standards. Priority given to most vulnerable users — pedestrians. Protect, minimize impact and enhance the unique tree canopy and natural features along Mill Street South. Slide 20 Wil I would consider removing some information or using two sldies to get the information across. It's going to be cluttered on the screen Whynot,Jeannette,24/03/2016 WJ1 6W Project Objectives (continued ) m Minimize impact to existing residents. Consider long term use and traffic volumes/demand. w Meet current Accessibility Requirements. Slide 21 Wil I would consider removing some information or using two sldies to get the information across. It's going to be cluttered on the screen Whynot,Jeannette,24/03/2016 WJ2 Analysis Matrix Provide Safe Meet Current Connectivity for all Minimize Impact to Meet Long Term Option Impact to Trees Accessibility users Residents Use Requirements Requirements Ped. Cycl. Veh. "Do Nothing" ✓ (Long Term) Improve Rural V (Low) Cross Section Sidewalk on edge V (Low) of existing road Road Widening And Walkway on (Med) West Side Road Widening and Walkway on (High) East Side Road Widening and Walkway on (Low) George Manners *PRIORITY GIVEN TO MOST VULNERABLE USERS » PEDESTRIANS Slide 22 WJ2 this slide will probably be hard to read. Do you really need it? Whynot,Jeannette,24/03/2016 Pedestrian acs yes Less Comfortable f Y Off Street Mufti Use Wide Sidewalk Buffered Sidewalk Uripaved Paged Shoulder Pedestrian Qnly Pathway Sidewalk Sidewalk WJ6 6m Construction around Mature Trees The Municipality has substantial project experience installing sidewalk around mature trees. mUndertake a thorough tree assessment Specific construction practices wOn-site inspection during construction to mitigate impact to trees. Slide 24 WJ6 i've made this two slides, but i have a feeling this is the information you would say when you show them the following pictures. So consider whether you need this slide or not. Whynot,Jeannette,24/03/2016 a ✓ - •,a s-, i ��t• � r:rx rlr,., AWL- r >: Before 0 f Ile 16 e 4w s$�. -~ •y aim+ � y���r �_�sy+ T� � - -- _ � _. - r - .00 Agoomw e � � 4M. �rr - Slide 26 WJ3 do you have a better quality image? Whynot,Jeannette,24/03/2016 After Phase 1 �_ � ��i� 'rte }•v R t ® � � �5�'.T�"a �� Ery r .`� ?� ,*, I I �� tol t11—W- -%'Ll�7e, r� g 'wys gv r a w�.t �'+ -_ �� �. � •��� .+ � A JL �x� �:r i�_ a ++' -.. a T t' i x• t KJFIL -tr V _ ra 333 'ARA. i d �' '.� A r -� _ _ J• � �� w a r ' y _ r ✓ _ y Slide 27 WJ4 do you have a better quality image? Whynot,Jeannette,24/03/2016 4R a 1/ 4` f-• '•.'SAS° �j J it w i -� .}+R'F`t• .S',�' II�� �rC� * _ � R •.'`i �f, -,'`+� ��l.,r aY'•Y` ` Lv � • n f ti ' '_ - �i al �f ' 'S� yd - Fri°.� _y .. �. z. �. ,. •• K- •M1} ' ; �• �S �. After Phase 2 Iff i F P Ir .. - F°'' _ � — fir,'' '„ -■ Tk4 + ANOM r • + "� '� - ` Fw-j 51 6m Thank you . Questions? Slide 29 WJ5 will this presentation address permiable side walks as prevously requested by council? PERMEABLE SURFACES TYPE OF SURFACE DESCRIPTION SUITED APPLICATION BENEFITS LIMITATIONS AODA SUITABILITY INTERLOCKING BRICK PAVERS Concrete or stone bricks/tiles Walkways,local roadways, Can bear both light and heavy Higher cost,subject to damage in winter Medium - with open,permeable spaces in architectural landscape applications traffic but not intended for high- maintenance periods if pavers upheaved I- _ between each unit volume and high speed roads PERVIOUS CONCRETE Concrete with a high porosity Parking areas,areas with light Helps to provide first flush To ensure longterm permeability,pervious Medium thereby allowing water to readily traffic,residential streets, pollution control and allows concrete must be cleaned regularly via pass through pedestrian walkways stormwater management in wetting the surface and vacuum sweeping roadway/parking lot applications Additionally,subjected to free thaw r �h damage if not properly maintained Requires a well prepared sub-base of porous bedding material POROUS TURF AND PLASTIC Turf or gravel underlain by a Parking areas,emergency accesses Cost effective Difficulty minimizing damage in winter Low GRIDS stabilizing structural grid system Ease of construction maintenance periods Intended for appropriate seasonal use applications POROUS ASPHALT Asphalt with the small aggregates Parking areas,residential and Helps to remove pollutants from To ensure longterm permeability,pervious High removed thereby creating void highway roadways roadways and allows stormwater concrete must be cleaned regularly via spaces within the asphalt management in roadway/parking wettingthe surface and vacuum sweeping lot applications Additionally,subjected to free-thaw 1 damage if not properly maintained Requires a well prepared sub-base of porous bedding material SINGLE SIZEDAGGREGATES e.g.loose gravel Driveways,walkways,low-traffic Can be safely used in low-speed, Difficulty minimizing damage in winter Low W- 1,761 load areas low-traffic settings maintenance periods lloll Cost effective Intended for appropriate seasonal use MILL STREET SOUTH - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ino�tnn PHASE 1 - SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE 619 MILL STREET SOUTH TO BOND HEAD PARK .r a - G I nA , . , SECTION H-H SECTION G-G MILL STREET SOUTH - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ClaFAW0n PHASE 1 - SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE '��'�' 590 MILL STREET SOUTH TO 615 MILL STREET SOUTH I � ' -_ _ _ T I i C!J 0 E cn n p Im O D e r, } SECTION F-F SECTION E-E MILL STREET SOUTH - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS Clarftwn PHASE 1 - SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE ��'�' METCALF STREET TO 590 MILL STREET SOUTH x s I • ID 11 _ • `! =W m D - L SECTION D-D SECTION C-C MILL STREET SOUTH - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS CIa ftMR PHASE 1 - SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE EXISTING SIDEWALK TO METCALF STREET J. NJ r -- : 4 m D F6 ,. SECTION B-B SECTION A-A MILL STREET SOUTH - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS Clarftma ULTIMATE '�'�' K 5 a. _.--- a „ m D F ll, � a •�a«� s Imam a o too A k N"AJ-iA n ULTIMATE MILL STREET SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY SECTION