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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 15, 2020 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON Council Chambers Thursday, October 15, 2020 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Public Planning Meeting A. D. Emerson B. S. Ford 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. DELEGATIONS 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) A. Council Meeting held October 1, 2020 B. Special Council Meeting re 2021-2030 Capital Budget 7. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION 8. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8.1 Correspondence 8.1.1 Receive for Information 8.1.2 Requiring Action 8.2 Reports to Council 9. PHYSICAL SERVICES – EMERGENCY SERVICES 9.1 Correspondence 9.1.1 Receive for Information 9.1.2 Requiring Action 9.2 Reports to Council 10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION 10.1 Correspondence 10.1.1 Receive for Information 2020 Council Agenda October 15, 2020 2 A. Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law Z714-2020 re 54710 Heritage Line – A. & C. Beard B. Notice of Decision re Minor Variance Application A-10/20 A. & P. Hiebert, 54140 Eden Line, Eden C. Notice of Decision re Minor Variance Application A-11/20 P. Grant, 55879 First Street, Straffordville D. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Remove Holding – D. Emerson, 55233 Light Line and 55267 Light Line E. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – S. Ford, 53891 John St, Richmond 10.1.2 Requiring Action 10.2 Reports to Council A. Report DS-65/20 by Bill Knifton, Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent re 3rd Quarter Report B. Report DS-66/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Consent Application E61/19 D. Emerson C. Report DS-68/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Rezoning Application – D. Emerson, Zoning By-law Z715-2020 Remove Holding D. Report DS-69/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Official Plan Amendment – Partial Services in Urban Areas 11. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 11.1 Correspondence 11.1.1 Receive for Information A. Solicitor General re Keeping Communities Across Ontario Safe B. Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing re Safe Restart Agreement C. Ontario Energy Board Notice re Enbridge Gas Inc. D. Karen Vecchio, MP & Jeff Yurek, MPP re Modified Holiday Parade in Elgin-Middlesex- London E. Long Point Region Conservation Authority minutes of meeting held September 2, 2020 F. County of Wellington re Aggregate Resources Property Valuation 11.1.2 Requiring Action A. Bonnie Taylor re Request for lower speed limits and posting of School Zone 11.2 Reports to Council 2020 Council Agenda October 15, 2020 3 A. Report TR-11/20 by Lorne James, Treasurer re 3rd Quarter Report 12. BY-LAWS A. By-law No. Z715-2020 Being a bylaw to further amend By-law No. Z456-2003 – D. Emerson (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-68/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of October 15, 2020) 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. OTHER BUSINESS 14.1 In Camera 14.2 Out of Camera 15. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL A. By-law No. 2020-042 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council 16. ADJOURNMENT THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON Council Chambers Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Committee of Adjustment A. A. & P. Hiebert A-10/20 B. P. Grant A-11/20 PRESENT: MAYOR ED KETCHABAW DEPUTY MAYOR RAINEY WEISLER COUNCILLORS C. VALERIE DONNELL DAN FROESE SUSAN CHILCOTT STAFF PRESENT: CAO|CLERK PAUL SHIPWAY DEPUTY CLERK|PLANNING COORDINATOR MARGARET UNDERHILL 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Ketchabaw noted the Premier has declared the province to be in the Second Wave of the Pandemic, thankfully our area is doing well and we will stay the course. Deputy Mayor Weisler wished happy thanksgiving to everyone. 5. DELEGATIONS None. 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) A. Council Meeting held September 17, 2020 B. Statutory Public Meeting held September 17, 2020 re A & C Beard Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott 2020 Council Minutes October 1, 2020 2 THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting and the Statutory Public Meeting re A & C Beard held September 17, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED 7. MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTION 8. RECREATION, CULTURE, TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8.1 Correspondence 8.1.1 Receive for Information 8.1.2 Requiring Action 8.2 Reports to Council 9. PHYSICAL SERVICES – EMERGENCY SERVICES 9.1 Correspondence 9.1.1 Receive for Information 9.1.2 Requiring Action 9.2 Reports to Council 10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION 10.1 Correspondence 10.1.1 Receive for Information A. Notice of Public Meeting Committee of Adjustment re Minor Variance Application A- 10/20 A. & P. Hiebert, 54140 Eden Line, North Hall B. Notice of Public Meeting Committee of Adjustment re Minor Variance Application A- 11/20 P. Grant, 55879 First Street, Straffordville C. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – Ford, 53891 John St, Richmond Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler THAT correspondence item 10.1.1-A – 10.1.1-C be received for information. CARRIED 10.1.2 Requiring Action 10.2 Reports to Council A. Report DS-62/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Rezoning Application – Beard, Zoning By-law Z714-2020 2020 Council Minutes October 1, 2020 3 Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler THAT Report DS-62/20 regarding the Beard rezoning application be received for information; AND THAT pursuant to Planning Act Regulations Bill 73 Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015, it be pointed out that at the public participation meeting held September 17, 2020, two (2) written submissions in opposition (one also presented verbally) and one (1) in support were received and one additional verbal presentation was made at the public meeting opposing this matter; AND THAT all considerations were taken into account in Council’s decision passing this resolution; AND THAT Zoning By-law Z456-2003, as amended, be further amended by changing the zoning on the lands owned by Carole and Alexander Beard identified as Concession 7 NTR Part Lots 115 and 116 from Agricultural (A1) to site-specific Agricultural (A1-38) Zone to permit “Kennel Use” for the breeding of dogs as an additional permitted use; AND THAT Zoning By-law Z714-2020 be presented to Council for enactment; AND THAT By-law No. 2020-078 being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement between Carole and Alexander Beard and the Municipality of Bayham for the Kennel development at the property known as 54710 Heritage Line be presented to Council for enactment. CARRIED 11. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 11.1 Correspondence 11.1.1 Receive for Information A. Municipality of Bayham re High Speed Fiber Optic Internet Connectivity - Build-Out Phase 1 COVID-19 Update B. Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing re Parkland Dedication, Development Charges and the Community Benefits Charges Authority Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Councillor Donnell THAT correspondence item 11.1.1-A – 11.1.1-B be received for information. CARRIED 11.1.2 Requiring Action 11.2 Reports to Council 2020 Council Minutes October 1, 2020 4 A. Report CAO-40/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk re RFT 20-05 Building Demolition & Disposal Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Report CAO-40/20 re RFT 20-05 Building Demolition & Disposal be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to enter in an Agreement with Wilson’s Trucking for the provision of building demolition and disposal services CARRIED B. Report CAO-41/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk re RFP 20-02 Concession Food Booth – Port Burwell Municipal Beach Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT Report CAO-41/20 re RFP 20-02 Concession Food Booth – Port Burwell Municipal Beach be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to enter in an Agreement with 1904730 Ontario Inc. o/a Simply Scoops for the provision of a Concession Food Booth – Port Burwell Municipal Beach. CARRIED 12. BY-LAWS A. By-law No. 2020-076 Being a by-law to authorize the extension of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham and Pollard Distribution Inc. for the purposes of Dust Suppression Services B. By-law No. 2020-077 Being a by-law to appoint Independent Resolutions Inc. As Integrity Commissioner & Closed Meeting Investigator for the Municipality of Bayham pursuant to Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, 223.3, & 239.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25, as amended C. By-law No. 2020-078 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between Carole and Alexander Beard and the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-62/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of October 1, 2020) D. By-law No. 2020-079 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between Wilson’s Trucking and the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham for the provision of building demolition and disposal services (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report CAO-40/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk during the regular meeting of October 1, 2020) 2020 Council Minutes October 1, 2020 5 E. By-law No. 2020-080 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between 1904730 Ontario Inc. o/a Simply Scoops and the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham for the provision of concession food booth services (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report CAO-41/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk during the regular meeting of October 1, 2020) F. By-law No. Z714-2020 Being a bylaw to further amend By-law No. Z456-2003 – Beard (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-62/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of October 1, 2020) Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT By-law No. 2020-076, 2020-077, 2020-078, 2020-079, 2020-080 and By-law No. Z714-2020 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed. CARRIED 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 14. OTHER BUSINESS A. AMO Rural Caucus Staff Position Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham fully supports and encourages the candidacy of Municipality of Bayham CAO|Clerk Paul Shipway for a position on the Rural Caucus of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board; AND THAT if appointed the Municipality of Bayham will cover expenses associated with the Rural Caucus AMO Board directorship. CARRIED 14.1 In Camera Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an “In Camera” Session at 7:35 p.m. to discuss: • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees CARRIED 2020 Council Minutes October 1, 2020 6 A. Confidential Report regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Human Resources) 14.2 Out of Camera Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT the Council do now rise from the “In Camera” session at 8:36 p.m. with nothing to report. CARRIED 15. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL B. By-law No. 2020-041 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Confirming By-Law No. 2020-041 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed CARRIED 16. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Donnell THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:37 p.m. CARRIED MAYOR CLERK THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON Council Chambers Tuesday, October 6, 2020 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: MAYOR ED KETCHABAW DEPUTY MAYOR RAINEY WEISLER COUNCILLORS C. VALERIE DONNELL DAN FROESE SUSAN CHILCOTT STAFF PRESENT: CAO|CLERK PAUL SHIPWAY DEPUTY CLERK|PLANNING COORDINATOR MARGARET UNDERHILL TREASURER LORNE JAMES MANAGER OF CAPITAL PROJECTS| WATER/WASTEWATER ED ROLOSON MANGER OF PUBLIC WORKS STEVE ADAMS FIRE CHIEF HARRY BARANIK 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None 3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA A. Addendum No. 1 – Addition to Report TR-10/20 - Appendix ‘A’ 4. 2021 – 2030 CAPITAL BUDGET - DRAFT A. Report TR-10/20 by Lorne James, Treasurer and Paul Shipway CAO|Clerk re 2021-2030 Capital Budget – Draft Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Councillor Donnell THAT Report TR-10/20 re 2021-2030 Capital Budget - Draft and Addendum No. 1 be received for information; AND THAT Council approve in principle the 2021-2030 Capital Budget. CARRIED 2020 Council Minutes October 6, 2020 5. BY-LAW A. By-law No. 2020-039 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Confirming By-Law No. 2020-039 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed CARRIED 6. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT the Special Council meeting be adjourned at 7:37 p.m. CARRIED MAYOR CLERK PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW Z714-2020 BY THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM APPLICANT: A & C Beard, 54710 Heritage Line TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed By- Law No. Z714-2020 on the 1st day of October 2020 under Section 34 of THE PLANNING ACT. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of Bayham not later than the 22nd day of October 2020 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection. THE PURPOSE of this By-law is to change the zoning on a 21 hectare (51 acre) parcel of land from an Agricultural (A1) Zone to a site-specific Agricultural (A1-38) Zone to permit an Animal Kennel use in addition to the permitted uses in the A1 Zone, and to recognize the kennel facilities to be within a 120 m2 (1,250 ft2) portion of an existing 232 m2 (2,500 ft2) building and within six adjacent fenced areas with a combined area of 372 m2 (4,000 ft2), in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The subject lands are located at 54710 Heritage Line, north side, west of Maple Grove Line. THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to a allow a kennel for the breeding of dogs in a portion of an existing structure and new fenced area located to the rear of the farm building cluster, approximately 128 m from Heritage Line. ONLY INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC BODIES may appeal a by-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY SHALL be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. The complete By-law is available for inspection in the municipal office during regular office hours. DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM THIS 2nd day of October 2020. Margaret Underhill Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator Municipality of Bayham 56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160 Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222 F: 519-866-3884 E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca W: www.bayham.on.ca NOTE: For information regarding the fees associated with an appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, please see the following link: https://olt.gov.on.ca/tribunals/lpat/lpat- process/fee-chart/ or contact the Municipality. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM APPLICANT: D. EMERSON, 55233 LIGHT LINE AND 55267 LIGHT LINE TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a Zoning By-law amendment. AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers in Straffordville to consider a proposed Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the PLANNING ACT. THE PURPOSE of this By-law is to remove the Holding (h2) provisions on a 0.31 hectare (0.77 acre) parcel of land located at 55233 Light Line and an adjacent 0.32 hectare (0.80 acre) parcel of land under the same ownership located at 55267 Light Line, south side of Light Line, south of Bogus Road, in the Village of Vienna. This By-law will rezone the lands from the holding Village Residential 1 (R1(h2)) Zone to the Village Residential 1 (R1) Zone in the Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-law Z456-2003. THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to satisfy the conditions of approval for Consent application E60-19 to allow 0.33 hectare (0.82 acre) of land to be severed from a property 50.7 hectares (125.3 acres) in area to create one (1) residential lot. The By-law will also allow an adjacent 0.32 hectare (0.80 acre) parcel of land to be rezoned for consistency between the two (2) lots. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting adhering to mask and physical distancing requirements and/or make a written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. *** Given the current COVID-19 legislative restrictions and limitations, land use planning meetings remain open to public comment. Please be advised that equal consideration is given to all written and oral presentations provided to the municipality at a public meeting regarding land use planning applications. When possible please consider utilizing written correspondence. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment, you must make a written request to the undersigned. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Office. Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 25th day of September 2020. Margaret Underhill Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator Municipality of Bayham 56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160 Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222 F: 519-866-3884 E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca W: www.bayham.on.ca NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM APPLICANT: SANDY FORD, 53891 JOHN STREET, RICHMOND TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Bayham has received a complete application for a Zoning By- law amendment. AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers, 56169 Heritage Line in Straffordville to consider a proposed Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the PLANNING ACT. THE PURPOSE of this By-law is an amendment to rezone the subject lands from the existing Rural Industrial (M2) Zone to a site specific Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone which permits a front yard setback of 3.35 m (11.0 ft) whereas at minimum 7.0 m (23.0 ft) is required, a rear yard setback of 2.7 m (8.9 ft) whereas at minimum 9.0 m (29.5 ft) is required, an accessory building which is 6.4 m (21.0 ft) in height and 223 sq. m (2,400 sq. ft) in area whereas a maximum height of 4.5 m (14.8 ft) and a maximum area of 75 sq. m (807.3 sq. ft) is permitted, in Zoning By-law Z556-2003. The subject lands are located at 53891 John Street, south side, east of Richmond Road, within the Hamlet of Richmond. THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to permit the development of a single detached residential dwelling with a decreased front yard setback of 3.35 m (11.0 ft). The By-law will also permit the existing barn as an oversized accessory building with a height of 6.4 m (21.0 ft) and an area of 223 sq. m (2,400 sq. ft) and recognize the existing rear yard setback deficiency on the subject lands. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting adhering to mask and physical distancing requirements and/or make a written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. *** Given the current COVID-19 legislative restrictions and limitations, land use planning meetings remain open to public comment. Please be advised that equal consideration is given to all written and oral presentations provided to the municipality at a public meeting in regards to land use planning applications. When possible please consider utilizing written correspondence. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment, you must make a written request to the undersigned. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed amendment may be obtained at the Municipal Office. Hamlet of Richmond Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 25th day of September 2020. Margaret Underhill Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator Municipality of Bayham 56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160 Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222 F: 519-866-3884 E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca W: www.bayham.on.ca Staff Report DS-66/20 Emerson ATTACHMENTS 1.Consent Application E61/19 2.Zoning By-law Schedule H Vienna 3.Elgin Mapping Aerial Map RECOMMENDATION THAT Staff Report DS-66/20 regarding Consent application E61/19 Emerson be received for information; AND THAT Council reconsidered the application in light of the recent changes to the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that in regards to the Consent Application E61/19 submitted by Dorothy Emerson, the Committee consider granting the application with the following considerations and conditions: 1.Cash in Lieu of Parkland dedication fee payable to the municipality 2.Planning Report Fee payable to the municipality 3.Digital copy of the final survey 4.Civic number sign purchased for the severed parcel Margar Underhill Deputy ClerklPlanning Coordinator Reviewed by: Paul Shipway CAOIClerk 3 Staff Report D5-68/20 Emerson Staff and planner agree the application meets the requirements to Remove the Holding provision on both properties (one to satisfy a condition and the other to correct an omission) and recommend approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1.Rezoning Application June 8/18; Amended Sep. 21 /20 for consideration 2.181 Group Memorandum September 23, 2019 3.Draft Zoning By-law Z715-2020 RECOMMENDATION THAT Report DS-68/20 regarding the Emerson rezoning applic ation be received for information; AND THAT pursuant to Planning Act Regulations Bill 73 Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015, it be pointed out that at the public participation meeting held October 15, 2020 associated with this application, there were no submissions received and no oral presentations regarding this matter and that all considerations were taken into account in Council's decision passing this resolution; AND THAT Zoning By-law 2456-2003, as amended, be further amended by changing the zoning on the two properties owned by Dorothy Emerson located in Concession 3 Part Lot 14, municipally identified as 55233 Light Line and 55267 Light Line, from Village Residential [R1 (h2)] Zone to Village Residential (R1) Zone; AND THAT Zoning By-law 2715-2020 be presented to Council for enactment. Respectfully Submitted by: ./�pMargaret Underhill Deputy ClerklPlanning Coordinator Reviewed by: Paul Shipway CAO I Clerk 2 Staff Report DS-69/20 OPA Urban Servicing Page 2 RECOMMENDATION THAT Report DS-69/20 be received for information; AND THAT Staff be directed to proceed with an application to amend the Official Plan policies regarding Partial Services in Urban Areas and to bring forward Official Plan Amendment No. 26 for Council's consideration. Respectfully Submitted by: ///?�,AP Margaret Und erhill Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator Reviewed by: Paul Shipway CAO/Clerk Solicitor General Solliciteur général Office of the Solicitor General 25 Grosvenor Street, 18th Floor Toronto ON M7A 1Y6 Tel: 416 325-0408 MCSCS.Feedback@Ontario.ca Bureau de la solliciteure générale 25, rue Grosvenor, 18e étage Toronto ON M7A 1Y6 Tél.: 416 325-0408 MCSCS.Feedback@Ontario.ca 132-2020-3484 By email October 2, 2020 Dear Head of Council: The Ministry of the Solicitor General is committed to keeping communities across Ontario safe, supported and protected. I would like to take this opportunity to share some information with your municipality regarding the anti-racism initiatives of my ministry and the Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD), the regulatory work being done to bring the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, into force, new police oversight measures, police training as it relates to de-escalation, mental health and diverse communities, mental health and addictions initiatives and investments, Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Planning and police-hospital transition protocol. Anti-Racism Our government has zero tolerance for hate, racism or discrimination in all its forms. We share a responsibility to speak out and act against racism and hate and build a stronger society. Our government is committed to addressing racism and building a stronger, more inclusive province for us all. I am proud to be the minister responsible for Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD), which leads strategic initiatives to advance anti-racism work across government with a plan that is grounded in evidence and research. Through the ARD, the government continues to invest in community-led research, public education and awareness initiatives. This includes investments to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario to undertake research that seeks to identify key mental health issues impacting survivors of victims of homicide violence in Ontario. Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 Our government is also committed to addressing racism at a systemic level through the regulatory framework under the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, and through the work we are doing to bring the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, into force. As we work to develop regulations under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, we will continue to engage racialized groups, including Black, South Asian, First Nation, Inuit and Métis organizations. We are committed to ensuring that Ontario’s communities are well supported and protected by law enforcement and that all interactions between members of the public and police personnel are conducted without bias or discrimination, and in a manner that promotes public confidence and keeps our communities safe. …/2 Head of Council Page 2 The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, which is part of the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019, provides policing and police oversight legislation. Once in force, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, will address a number of recommendations made by Justice Michael H. Tulloch, including: • Mandatory training for all police service board members, the Inspector General, inspectors, police officers and special constables on human rights, systemic racism as well as training that promotes the diverse, multiracial and multicultural character of Ontario society and the rights and cultures of First Nation, Inuit and Métis Peoples; • The requirement for each municipality that maintains a municipal board to prepare and publish a diversity plan to ensure members of the board are representative of the diversity of the population of the municipality; • Not releasing the names of officials and witnesses in SIU investigations; • Ensuring information made available to the public about an SIU investigation helps them understand the decision made by the SIU director; and • Ensuring the SIU continues to publish investigative reports on its website. New Measures for Police Oversight Inspector General of Policing The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, will establish an Inspector General (IG) of Policing who will be required to monitor and conduct inspections related to compliance with the Act and regulations. The IG will work with policing entities to ensure consistent application of policing across the province by measuring compliance with prescribed standards. Key functions of the IG include: • Consulting with, advising, monitoring and conducting inspections of police service boards, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment boards, First Nation OPP boards, OPP Advisory Council, chiefs of police, special constable employers, police services and other policing providers regarding compliance with the Act and regulations. • Receiving and investigating, if warranted, public complaints about members of police service boards, OPP detachment boards, First Nation OPP boards and the OPP Advisory Council regarding misconduct and policing complaints regarding the provision of adequate and effective policing, failure to comply with the Act and regulations, and policies and procedures. • Reporting inspection findings, issuing directions to remedy or prevent non- compliance with the Act and imposing measures if the direction is not complied with, or, reprimanding, suspending or removing a board member if board member misconduct is identified. • Conducting analysis regarding compliance with the Act and regulations. • Reporting on the activities of the IG annually, including inspections conducted, complaints dealt with, directions issued and measures imposed; and compliance with the Act and regulations. …/3 Head of Council Page 3 The Act also gives the IG and its inspectors the right to access closed police service board meetings. Law Enforcement Complaints Agency The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 will continue the office of the Independent Police Review Director as the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA), headed by the Complaints Director. The LECA will receive and screen complaints from the public about the conduct of police officers. In addition, the LECA will have the authority to initiate an investigation in the absence of a public complaint if, in the Complaints Director’s opinion, it is in the public interest to do so. The Complaints Director may also undertake reviews of issues of a systemic nature that have been the subject of public complaints or investigations, or that may contribute or otherwise be related to misconduct. The Special Investigations Unit The Special Investigations Unit Act, 2019, (SIU Act), once in force, will set out a new legal framework for the SIU. The SIU Act will focus and clarify the mandate of the SIU to better ensure more timely, efficient, reasonable and transparent investigations. Key changes contained in the Act will focus the SIU’s investigative resources where they are needed most – on criminal activity. The Ministry of the Attorney General will continue to consult with law enforcement, community organizations and advocates to ensure their input is incorporated into the development of regulations under the SIU Act. Police Training Training is developed and delivered in a manner that reinforces principles of fairness, equity and compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. All Basic Constable Training (BCT) recruits undergo diversity-focused training designed to improve their ability to engage with the public and respond to victims of crime. This training focuses on improving recruits’ understanding of the experiences of, and systemic barriers faced by, diverse communities, including racialized, Indigenous, First Nations and Metis, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning and Two-Spirited (LGBTQ2S) people. Diversity and anti-racism training includes: • Human rights framework for policing; • Equity and inclusion; • Harassment and discrimination; …/4 Head of Council Page 4 • Defining police professional; • Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances regulation; • History of profiling in policing and the impact of racial profiling on the community; • Profiling practices and the mindset behind it; • Stereotyping; • Bias free policing – racial profiling vs. criminal profiling; • Hate crimes and bias incidents of a non-criminal nature; and • Practical skills scenario that reinforces academic learning on hate crimes. Training on Indigenous issues includes: • Indigenous culture; • Residential schools; • Land claims and treaties; • First Nations Policing; • Cultural appropriation; • Cultural practices; and • Practical skills scenario that reinforces academic learning on Indigenous issues. The Serving with Pride organization attends each intake to deliver a presentation to all recruits entitled “LGBTQ2S 101” which covers a number of issues related to the LGBTQ2S communities including historical events, current and appropriate terminology, gender expression, gender identity and other topics. In addition to the standalone sessions, the above noted issues are interwoven and reinforced throughout the BCT program. For example, recruits are taught to respond to victims in a trauma-informed manner for all victims of crime acknowledging potentially vulnerable groups. De-escalation and Mental Health Crisis Response Training The Ontario Police College’s current de-escalation training emphasizes communication techniques such as establishing rapport, threat management and conflict resolution and mediation. The training specifically addresses scenarios in which police interact with people in crisis with a goal of resolving conflicts in a manner that protects the safety of the public, the person in crisis and police officers. Officers must also undertake follow-up training every 12 months. Police services are also encouraged to have policies and procedures in place as set out in the “Use of Force” Guideline. This includes procedures for impact weapons, aerosol weapons, conducted energy weapons, firearms and use of force reporting. Training on the BCT program is reviewed and updated to reflect the most current information after every BCT intake. …/5 Head of Council Page 5 Once in force, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, will require all police officers, special constables and board members to successfully complete training related to human rights, systemic racism and the rights and cultures of Indigenous Peoples. This training will also be required for the new Inspector General of Policing, its inspectors, the Complaints Director at LECA and LECA investigators. This is part of the government’s commitment to ensure that all interactions are conducted without bias or discrimination, and in a manner that promotes public confidence and keeps communities safe. Mental Health and Addictions Initiatives and Investments Dedicated Funding for Mental Health and Addictions Programs Ontario’s community mental health services include: • assertive community treatment teams, case management, crisis intervention, early psychosis intervention, eating disorders programs, vocational programs, supportive housing and consumer/survivor initiatives, peer supports and other programs; and • initiatives to keep people with serious mental health issues out of the criminal justice system which include, but are not limited to, court support and diversion, crisis intervention and safe beds. In July 2018, Ontario announced its commitment to invest $3.8 billion over 10 years, with the support of the Government of Canada, to develop and implement a comprehensive and connected mental health and addictions strategy. This includes $174 million for mental health and addictions programs in 2019-20. As part of the $174 million commitment of funds to support mental health and addictions in 2019-20, my ministry partnered with the Ministry of Health to announce $18.3 million in new funding to support those affected by mental health and addictions challenges in the justice sector. Specifically, in 2019-20, the Ministry of Health provided funding for an integrated set of mobile crisis services that assist in the de-escalation and stabilization of persons in crisis and their connection to community programming and supports to address their physical and mental well-being over the longer term, in order to prevent further crises. Five teams were implemented in 2019-20 with $6.95 million of the $174 million in new, annualized funding to develop and enhance mobile crisis services. Mobile crisis services partner police with community mental health organizations to respond to persons in mental health and addictions (MHA) crises and determine if the crisis: • can be de-escalated and resolved at the scene; • warrants further psychiatric attention at hospital emergency rooms; or • requires short-term community stabilization and reintegration. Part of the $18.3 million in new funding also includes $2.5 million for various programs run by the ministry, one of which includes de-escalation training. …/6 Head of Council Page 6 Ministry of the Solicitor General Grant Programs Apart from the dedicated funding for mental health and addictions programs highlighted above, the ministry also offers a number of grant programs that are primarily available to police services, working in collaboration with municipal and community partners, to support local Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) initiatives, including mental health-related programs. For example, under the 2019-20 to 2021-22 Community Safety and Policing Grant local and provincial priorities funding streams, the ministry is providing funding to 27 police services/boards for projects involving an integrated response between police and a mental health worker to respond to situations of crisis (e.g., Mobile Crisis Response Teams). Community Safety and Well-Being Planning The ministry developed the Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Framework: A Shared Commitment in Ontario booklet, which includes the CSWB Planning Framework and a toolkit of practical guidance documents to assist municipalities, First Nations and their community partners as they engage in the CSWB planning process. The Framework encourages communities to work with various partners across sectors to proactively identify and address local priority risks in the community before they escalate and result in situations of crisis (e.g., crime, victimization or suicide). This involves reducing the number of incidents that require enforcement by shifting to more proactive, preventative programs and strategies that improve the social determinants of health (e.g., education, housing, mental health). In support of this work, effective January 1, 2019, the government mandated municipalities lead the development of CSWB plans which identify and address local priority risks to safety and well-being, working in partnership with police services/boards and various other sectors, including health/mental health, education, community/social services and children/youth services. Complementary to the Framework, a Situation Table is one type of multi-sectoral risk intervention model that is being implemented across our province. The ministry also offers the Risk-driven Tracking Database (RTD), which allows for the collection of risk-based data and helps to inform the CSWB planning process, free of charge to communities across Ontario that are engaged in multi-sectoral risk intervention models, such as Situation Tables. As of June 2020, 60 sites have been on- boarded to the RTD and any communities who are interested in being on-boarded to the RTD is encouraged to contact the ministry. …/7 Head of Council Page 7 Police-Hospital Transition Protocol Additionally, to improve front-line response to persons experiencing a mental health or addictions-related crisis, my ministry partnered with the Ministry of Health to support the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee and CMHA of Ontario to develop a framework for local police emergency room transition protocols for persons apprehended under the Mental Health Act. On June 3, 2019, the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Health jointly endorsed the release of Improving Police-Hospital Transitions: A Framework for Ontario, as well as the supporting toolkit, Tools for Developing Police-Hospital Transition Protocols in Ontario. The purpose of the framework and toolkit is to assist police services and hospitals with developing joint emergency department transition protocols, which are responsive to unique local needs, in order to ensure the seamless transfer of care for persons in a mental health or addictions crisis brought to a hospital by police officers. I hope you find this information useful and I appreciate your municipality’s support during this time of uncertainty. Sincerely, Sylvia Jones Solicitor General Minister Responsible for Anti-Racism c: Chief Administrative Officers Municipal Clerks …/2 234-2020-4339 October 1, 2020 Dear Head of Council: Under the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement, the Ontario government is providing up to $4 billion in emergency assistance so that municipalities are supported as they respond to COVID-19. Funding for municipalities under the Safe Restart Agreement is being provided through four streams: the Social Services Relief Fund and Municipal Operating Funding that are being implemented by my ministry, as well as funding streams for public health and transit being administered by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Transportation respectively. On August 12, 2020, I wrote to advise of your municipality’s allocation under Phase 1 of the Municipal Operating Funding stream. The ministry is currently in the process of making those payments. Today, I am writing to provide information on applying for additional funding under Phase 2 of the Municipal Operating Funding stream. Our government recognizes that municipalities play a key role in delivering the services that Ontarians rely on and are at the frontlines of safely reopening our economy. Through Phase 2, we are committed to providing further financial support to those municipalities that require additional funds to address extraordinary operating expenditures and revenue losses arising from COVID-19 in 2020, over and above the allocation provided under Phase 1. Our government chose to distribute a very significant level of funding to municipalities under Phase 1 – $695 million in total – because we wanted to ensure all municipalities across our province could continue to deliver the important services their residents and businesses rely on while supporting the safe reopening of our economy. For a majority of municipalities, I anticipate this Phase 1 funding, together with the actions you have taken to find efficiencies and address shortfalls, will be sufficient to manage 2020 financial pressures arising from COVID-19. However, for the group of municipalities that has been hardest hit financially by COVID-19, additional funding may be needed. Requests for Phase 2 funding are due on October 30, 2020 and detailed information about how to apply is now available to municipalities through the Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) system. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Office of the Minister 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tel.: 416 585-7000 Ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement Bureau du ministre 777, rue Bay, 17e étage Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tél. : 416 585-7000 - 2 - …/3 One of the requirements is a council resolution requesting financial assistance under Phase 2. I want to emphasize that councils are responsible for assessing the financial situation of their municipalities and proceeding with an application under Phase 2 only if further assistance is needed to address COVID-19 pressures in 2020. Municipalities that cannot demonstrate 2020 COVID-19 financial pressures in excess of their Phase 1 funding allocation will not be considered for additional funding under Phase 2. In addition to a resolution of your municipal council, a reporting template must be completed by the municipal treasurer as part of a municipality’s Phase 2 application package. This report is designed to provide an overall picture of the municipality’s 2020 financial position and information about service adjustments, use of reserves, and other measures being taken to manage 2020 COVID-19 operating impacts. Our government will allocate Phase 2 funds to only those municipalities that need additional financial assistance. The report also asks for information about your municipality’s strategies for finding efficiencies and modernizing services. I look forward to learning about the transformative work that I know is happening across Ontario’s municipal sector and your efforts to keep taxes low for families in your communities. We are not requiring municipalities to submit information about COVID -related costs and revenue losses on a line-by-line basis, and as such the program will not offer a direct line-by-line reimbursement for all COVID-related operating expenditures and revenue losses reported. The federal government has stepped up. Our government is providing an unprecedented level of provincial funding to support municipalities. And we recognize that municipalities also have a critical role to play in finding efficiencies and taking all available measures to address the financial challenges brought by COVID -19 so that they can continue to invest in infrastructure and deliver the services their communities rely on during this extraordinary time. As noted above, detailed information about how to apply for Phase 2 funding is now available on Transfer Payment Ontario. The ministry will also offer webinars to support treasurers and other municipal officials in understanding Phase 2 application requirements and how to complete the required reporting template. Please note that the deadline to submit applications is October 30, 2020. Municipalities may request an extension November 6, 2020, but as noted in my letter of August 12, 2020 , we will be unable to consider applications received after this date. I understand this timeline is tight, but it is necessary to allow us to allocate funds to municipalities prior to the end of the municipal fiscal year and meet our commitment to municipalities that need additional help to manage 2020 financial impacts arising from COVID -19. Municipalities who are eligible and approved to receive funding under Phase 2 will be informed before the end of the calendar year and can expect to receive a payment in early 2021. - 3 - I will continue to be a strong champion for municipalities as our government charts a path to a safe, strong economic recovery. I extend my thanks to all 444 municipal heads of council for your continued efforts to keep all of our communities across this province safe and to deliver the services your residents and businesses need. Working together, we will get Ontario back on track. Sincerely, Steve Clark Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing c. Chief Administrative Officers and Treasurers ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS INC. Enbridge Gas Inc. has applied to dispose of certain account balances and for approval of the amount of its earnings that it must share with customers. Learn more. Have your say. Enbridge Gas Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board for approval to dispose of amounts recorded in certain deferral and variance accounts and for approval of the amount of its 2019 earnings that it is required to share with customers. If the application is approved as filed, a typical residential customer in the EGD Rate Zone (former Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. customers) would pay a one-time charge of $0.74 in January 2021. A typical residential customer in each of the Union Rate Zones (former Union Gas Limited customers) would see the following impacts: • Union South Rate Zone: a total charge of $4.97 collected over three months, from January to March 2021 • Union North West Rate Zone: a total credit of $61.53 received over three months, from January to March 2021 • Union North East Rate Zone: a total credit of $5.94 received over three months, from January to March 2021 Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected. THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider the application filed by Enbridge Gas. During this hearing, which could be an oral or written hearing, we will question Enbridge Gas on the case. We will also hear questions and arguments from individuals that have registered to participate (called intervenors) in the OEB’s hearing. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide whether the amounts and the charges or credits requested in the application will be approved. The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost. BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process. • You can review Enbridge Gas’ application on the OEB’s website now • You can file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing • You can become an intervenor. As an intervenor you can ask questions about Enbridge Gas’ application and make arguments on whether the OEB should approve Enbridge Gas’ request. Apply by October 8, 2020 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding • At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website The OEB intends to consider cost awards in this proceeding that are in accordance with the Practice Direction on Cost Awards and only in relation to the following: 1) The review of the following deferral and variance accounts: EGD Rate Zone (former Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.) Accounts • Storage and Transportation Deferral Account • Transactional Services Deferral Account • Unaccounted for Gas Variance Account • Average Use True-Up Variance Account • Deferred Rebate Account • Dawn Access Costs Deferral Account • Gas Supply Plan Cost Consequences Deferral Account Union Rate Zones (former Union Gas Limited) Accounts • Unabsorbed Demand Costs Variance Account • Upstream Transportation Optimization Deferral Account • Short-Term Storage and Other Balancing Services Deferral Account • Normalized Average Consumption Deferral Account • Unaccounted for Gas Volume Variance Account • Unaccounted for Gas Price Variance Account • Parkway West Project Costs Deferral Account • Brantford-Kirkwall / Parkway D Project Costs Deferral Account • Parkway Obligation Rate Variance Deferral Account • Lobo C Compressor / Hamilton-Milton Pipeline Project Costs Deferral Account • Lobo D / Bright C / Dawn H Compressor Project Costs Deferral Account • Burlington-Oakville Project Costs Deferral Account • Sudbury Replacement Project Variance Account • Panhandle Reinforcement Project Costs Deferral Account • Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits Variance Account • Deferral Clearing Variance Account Enbridge Gas Inc. Accounts • Account Policy Changes Deferral Account • Earning Sharing Deferral Account • Tax Variance Deferral Account 2) The review of Enbridge Gas Inc.’s 2019 utility results and earnings sharing amounts. 3) The review of the methodology for disposing and allocating the deferral and variance account balances and the 2019 earnings sharing amount, if any. LEARN MORE Our file number for this case is EB-2020-0134. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file a letter with your comments or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please enter the file number EB-2020-0134 on the OEB website: www.oeb.ca/participate. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions. ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. Enbridge Gas has applied for a written hearing. The OEB is considering this request. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by October 8, 2020. PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and e-mail address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public. This rate hearing will be held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.15, Schedule B. October 2, 2020 RE: Modified Holiday Parade in Elgin-Middlesex-London Dear Business Owners, Service Clubs, Organizations and Municipalities, Every year our community enjoys coming together to celebrate the season with family, friends and neighbours through local holiday parades. It’s hard to imagine not gathering to spread cheer in some way at the end of 2020. That’s why, under the guidance of the Southwestern Public Health Unit and the support of the City of St. Thomas, we will be hosting a modified holiday parade in Pinafore Park to celebrate the holidays in a different fashion. Today, we are reaching out to you as business owners, local municipal leaders, and volunteers to request your assistance in getting the word out to interested participants in your community, and invite you to be part of this exciting event by hosting a display. Our planning committee, chaired by Jill Ferguson, Delany Leitch, and Andrew Buttigieg, will be meeting in the coming weeks to confirm implementation details. We are currently aiming to have the drive-thru parade occur on the first weekend in December in St. Thomas’s Pinafore Park. We have attached our “EML Reverse Holiday Parade” graphics for you to share with your networks and ask that any interested participants or volunteers please contact emlparade@gmail.com for more information and to be added to our communications list. We know that the pandemic has created social isolation, financial hardship and stress for many families in Elgin-Middlesex-London. This event will no doubt bring much needed holiday cheer to our community this season. Sincerely, Karen Vecchio Jeff Yurek Member of Parliament Member of Provincial Parliament Elgin-Middlesex-London Elgin-Middlesex-London E M L R E V E R S E H O L I D A Y P A R A D E FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 1 - LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Board of Directors Virtual Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2020 Approved October 7, 2020 Members in attendance: Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten and Peter Ypma Staff in attendance: J. Maxwell, A. LeDuc, L. Minshall, B. Hodi, L. Mauthe and D. McLachlan Regrets: Ken Hewitt The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS There were no additional agenda items. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST None declared. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A-80/20 Moved by P. Ypma Seconded by R. Geysens That the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting held August 5, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING There was no business arising. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence to report. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS a) Staff Approved applications FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 2 - Staff approved 24 applications since the last meeting in August: LPRCA-148/20, LPRCA-149/20, LPRCA-150/20, LPRCA-151/20, LPRCA-152/20, LPRCA-153/20, LPRCA-154/20, LPRCA-156/20, LPRCA-157/20, LPRCA-158/20, LPRCA-160/20, LPRCA-161/20, LPRCA-162/20, LPRCA-163/20, LPRCA-164/20, LPRCA-165/20, LPRCA-166/20, LPRCA-167/20, LPRCA-168/20, LPRCA-169/20, LPRCA-171/20, LPRCA-172/20, LPRCA-173/20 and LPRCA-174/20. A-81/20 Moved by R. Chambers Seconded by T. Masschaele That the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the Staff Approved Section 28 Regulation Applications report dated August 25, 2020 as information. CARRIED b) New Applications The Planning Department recommended approval for one application. The new development meets current LPRCA policy. A-82/20 Moved by D. Beres Seconded by V. Donnell That the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following Development Application contained within the background section of this report: A. For Work under Section 28 Regulations, Development, Interference with Wetlands & Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulations (R.R.O. 1990 Reg. 178/06), LPRCA-170/20 B. That the designated officers of LPRCA be authorized to complete the approval process for this Development Application, as far as it relates to LPRCA’s mandate and related Regulations. CARRIED c) New applications The Planning Department recommended that one application be approved for 60 months instead of the standard 24 months due to the remote location and restrictions prescribed by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change regarding nesting and breeding timelines for Species at Risk. FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 3 - A-83/20 Moved by R. Geysens Seconded by T. Masschaele THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following Development Applications contained within the background section of this report: A. For Work under Section 28 Regulations, Development, Interference with Wetlands & Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulations (R.R.O. 1990 Reg. 178/06), LPRCA-175/20 B. That the designated officers of LPRCA be authorized to complete the approval process for this Development Application, as far as it relates to LPRCA’s mandate and related Regulations, C. That permission be granted for 60 months in accordance with section 9(1)(b)(i) of Ontario Regulation 178/06. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS a) General Manager’s Report J. Maxwell reviewed the activities and accomplishments achieved over the past month. The Land Acquisition Committee met on August 27 and decided to proceed with a potential land donation. An appraisal has been ordered and an application is to be submitted to the Ecological Gifts Program for the donation. A-84/20 Moved by J. Scholten Seconded by D. Beres That the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the General Manager’s Report for August 2020 as information. CARRIED The Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:50pm. Michael Columbus Dana McLachlan Chair Administrative Assistant COUNTY OF WELLINGTON KIM COURTS DEPUTY CLERK T 519.837.2600 x 2930 F 519.837.1909 E kimc@wellington.ca 74 WOOLWICH STREET GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 3T9 October 2, 2020 Sent via email to all Ontario Municipal Clerks Dear Municipal Clerks, At its meeting held September 24, 2020, Wellington County Council approved the following recommendation from the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee: WHEREAS previous assessment methodologies for aggregate resource properties valued areas that were used for aggregate resources or gravel pits at industrial land rates on a per acre basis of the total site and such properties were formally classified and taxed as industrial lands; and WHEREAS Wellington County Council supports a fair and equitable assessment system for a ll aggregate resource properties; and WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation determined, with the participation only of the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, revised criteria for assessing aggregate resource properties; and WHEREAS Wellington County Council has concerns that the revised criteria does not fairly assess the current value of the aggregate resource properties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Wellington County Council does not consider the revised criteria for assessment of aggregate resource properties as a fair method of valuation for these properties; and (b) That Wellington County Council believes there is a need to review the current assessment scheme for aggregate resource properties to address the inequity of property values; and (c) That Wellington County Council hereby calls upon the Province to work with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to address the assessment issue so that aggregate resource properties are assessed for their industrial value; and (d) That Wellington County Council direct the Clerk to provide a copy of this motion to the Ministers of Finance; Municipal Affairs and Housing; and Natural Resources and Forestry; and to AMO, ROMA, and all Ontario municipalities and loc al MPP(s). Please find the Aggregate Resource Property Valuation and Advocacy report and Municipal Resolution enclosed. Wellington County Council is requesting that all Ontario municipalities adopt the Municipal Resolution and forward to Donna Bryce, Wellington County Clerk at donnab@wellington.ca upon passing. Should you have any questions please contact Ken DeHart, County Treasurer, at kend@wellington.ca or call 519.837.2600 ext 2920. Sincerely, Kim Courts Deputy Clerk COMMITTEE REPORT To: Chair and Members of the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee From: Ken DeHart, County Treasurer Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Subject: Aggregate Resource Property Valuation and Advocacy Report Background: Through the County’s Assessment Base Management Policy and Programme approved in 2016; Wellington County has made significant efforts to maintain, protect and enhance the quality of the assessment roll. This includes reviewing the accuracy of individual assessments and ensuring the equitable distribution of the tax burden. The County remains a strong advocate for the accurate and equitable valuation and property tax treatment of all properties, including gravel pit and aggregate resource properties in the County and throughout Ontario. The County has been actively pursuing fair and accurate assessment valuations for gravel pits through two streams: 1. Assessment appeals heard by the Assessment Review Board 2. Advocacy through the province on a permanent policy solution Assessment Appeals The County has filed assessment appeals on all aggregate producing properties in its three southern- most municipalities, being Puslinch, Erin and Guelph/Eramosa for the 2017 to 2020 taxation years. The purpose of these appeals is to ensure that the current value assessment of these properties is captured through the existing legislation, and to deal with how those properties are classified for taxation purposes. The effect of the current property tax valuation structure by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (“MPAC”) unfairly sees active gravel pits incurring less property tax than many single- family homes and small businesses as a result of unduly low and inaccurate current value assessments. It also leads to properties that are located in the same areas and are similar to gravel pits receiving vastly different property valuations, which contradicts the principle of fairness and transparency underpinning our taxation system that similar properties should be treated and taxed equally. Arbitrarily classifying gravel pits as among the lowest form of farmland (Class 5) sets an artificial cap on these producers’ property assessments and keeps their property taxes well below what they should be paying. In turn, residents and businesses are subsidizing the break that gravel producers are receiving. In terms of next steps for these appeals, a settlement conference is scheduled to take place on September 16 and hearings are scheduled for the weeks of November 16 and 23. Advocacy for a Permanent Policy Solution The County has been working with its colleagues through the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO) to raise awareness of the assessments and the inequitable treatment of these properties and ask the government to review how these properties are assessed and treated from a property tax policy perspective through the MPAC review that is currently taking place. Through this work, TAPMO endorsed the attached municipal resolution to be shared with TAPMO municipalities for consideration at local Councils. The resolution formally asks the province to review how these properties are assessed in light of the inequitable treatment in comparison to other residential and business properties in the municipality. Several municipalities across the province have approved and forwarded this resolution to the province and local MPPs. To be clear, the County believes MPAC’s property valuation is incorrect even within the current legislation, however, the County is looking for further direction and possible legislative or regulatory changes that will eliminate future disputes. This kind of permanent policy change is in everyone’s best interest to resolve this issue once and for all. Staff recommend that the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee support the resolution and pass it along to County Council for approval. This is also an opportunity for the County to remind its member municipalities to review and give consideration to this resolution as well. AMO Delegation Meeting On August 18, 2020, in collaboration with the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO), County representatives met with Stan Cho, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance, to discuss the need to improve how aggregate properties are assessed across Ontario under an equitable valuation system. The meeting was held during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference. This is where municipal and provincial policymakers come together to discuss pressing issues facing both levels of government. Wellington County and other TAPMO members presented several policy-driven solutions to Mr. Cho that would make MPAC’s property tax valuations accurate and equitable. There are many possible legislative, regulatory or policy changes that can achieve a permanent solution. These include: • Creating a separate class for aggregate producing properties (as was done for landfills in 2015); • Directive (or regulation) from the Minister to MPAC regarding how to assess these types of properties to reflect their true market or industrial value; • Remove the aggregate exemption from the Assessment Act (as was the situation prior to 2008). This would enable municipalities to maintain stability in local taxation levels and meet the needs of their communities. Directing MPAC on how to assess these properties based on their true market value makes common sense and will result in stability and accuracy in the assessment process. The solution to remove the exemption of aggregate in the Assessment Act would allow MPAC to assess the full value of the property. Summary Aggregate sites are important job creators and an increasingly critical element of public works that help to fuel steady economic growth across Ontario, especially as part of municipalities’ post-pandemic recovery. Yet, under the current MPAC valuation formula, their current value assessment is inaccurate such that these sites generate significantly less revenue for municipalities and the Province than other possible uses for the same land. This costs Ontario municipalities millions of dollars in lost tax revenue every year and negatively impacts their abilities to deliver more fulsome services and programmes to residents. The current system also generates less Education property taxes which shifts even more tax burden onto homeowners and small businesses. Municipalities are therefore eager to find a solution that is fair for all involved: the municipality, taxpayers, and aggregate producers. COVID-19 has highlighted the urgency for a policy-driven, equitable approach. Municipalities across Ontario are fighting to continue providing a high standard of services to our families and businesses who need them now more than ever. The lost tax revenue undermines our ability to enhance those services and make key infrastructure investments at a time when our residents are suffering. The County wants to be fair to aggregate producers while recognizing that they should be part of the solution in terms of helping families and businesses get back on their feet – the very people who are carrying the burden of the current MPAC system. Recommendation: That the Aggregate Resource Property Valuation and Advocacy Update Report be received for information; and That the attached resolution be supported by County Council and sent to the Ministry of Finance. Respectfully submitted, Ken DeHart, CPA, CGA County Treasurer SCHEDULE A – MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION WHEREAS previous assessment methodologies for aggregate resource properties valued areas that were used for aggregate resources or gravel pits at industrial land rates on a per acre basis of the total site and such properties were formally classified and taxed as industrial lands; and WHEREAS Wellington County Council supports a fair and equitable assessment system for all aggregate resource properties; and WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation determined, with the participation only of the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, revised criteria for assessing aggregate resource properties; and WHEREAS Wellington County Council has concerns that the revised criteria does not fairly assess the current value of the aggregate resource properties; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Wellington County Council does not consider the revised criteria for assessment of aggregate resource properties as a fair method of valuation for these properties; and (b) That Wellington County Council believes there is a need to review the current assessment scheme for aggregate resource properties to address the inequity of property values; and (c) That Wellington County Council hereby calls upon the Province to work with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to address the assessment issue so that aggregate resource properties are assessed for their industrial value; and (d) That Wellington County Council direct the Clerk to provide a copy of this motion to the Ministers of Finance; Municipal Affairs and Housing; and Natural Resources and Forestry; and to AMO, ROMA, and all Ontario municipalities and local MPP(s). REPORT TREASURY DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor & Members of Council FROM: Lorne James, Treasurer DATE: October 15, 2020 REPORT: TR-11/20 SUBJECT: 2020 Q3 Variance Report BACKGROUND The Q3 (third quarter) financial reports are provided for Council’s fiduciary review. This report provides a summary of current revenue and expenditure to September 30, 2020 and variances to the Operating Budget and Capital Budget. The Operating Budget and Capital Budget is at expected levels given the cyclical nature of operations and the current COVID-19 pandemic and financial policy implications. ATTACHMENTS: 1.Appendix A: 2020 Q3 Operating Revenue & Expense Variance Report 2.Appendix B: 2020 Q3 Capital Expense Variance Report RECOMMENDATION 1.THAT Staff Report TR-11/20 re 2020 Q3 Variance Report be received for information; Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, __________________________ __________________________ Lorne James, CPA, CA Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk Revenues 05.10 General Taxation $4,829,470 $4,866,326 99% 05.20 Other Revenues $759,384 $1,054,600 72% 10.10 General Government $62,260 $70,000 89% 10.20 Council $0 20.10 Fire Services $6,011 $20,000 30% 20.20 Police Services $6,377 $12,000 53% 20.30 Conservation Authority $0 20.40 Building Services $123,506 $102,000 121% 20.50 Bylaw Enforcement Services $16,510 $25,000 66% 25.10 Roads $341,360 $474,048 72% 25.20 Winter Control $2,707 $4,200 64% 25.40 Street Lights $0 30.10 Water $502,921 $754,318 67% 30.15 Richmond Water $66,528 $82,213 81% 30.30 Waste Disposal $91,147 $150,000 61% 30.20 Waste Water $678,841 $910,988 75% 35.20 Cemeteries $384 $2,500 15% 40.10 General Assistance $0 45.10 Parks & Recreation $420 $2,600 16% 45.20 Straffordville Community Centre $9,318 $10,000 93% 45.30 Vienna Community Centre $2,405 $10,000 24% 45.40 Libraries $36,414 $70,227 52% 45.50 Museums $10,000 $16,200 62% 50.10 Planning & Development $66,097 $29,000 228% 50.15 Tourism & Marketing $905 $6,000 15% 50.20 Environmental Services $11,500 0% Capital $553,773 $3,303,432 17% Expenditures 05.10 General Taxation $0 05.20 Other Revenues $0 10.10 General Government $952,217 $1,286,453 74% 10.20 Council $67,438 $92,675 73% 20.10 Fire Services $379,242 $589,153 64% 20.20 Police Services $451,230 $937,000 48% 20.30 Conservation Authority $94,969 $95,859 99% 20.40 Building Services $91,781 $121,434 76% 20.50 Bylaw Enforcement Services $33,702 $58,582 58% 25.10 Roads $1,229,905 $1,602,273 77% 25.20 Winter Control $45,200 $117,729 38% 25.40 Street Lights $24,513 $45,000 54% 30.10 Water $402,612 $754,318 53% 30.15 Richmond Water $31,115 $82,212 38% 30.20 Waste Water $480,710 $910,987 53% 30.30 Waste Disposal $363,984 $522,500 70% 35.20 Cemeteries $16,601 $16,500 101% 40.10 General Assistance $9,000 0% 45.10 Parks & Recreation $51,105 $86,647 59% 45.20 Straffordville Community Centre $30,163 $58,734 51% 45.30 Vienna Community Centre $32,021 $59,503 54% 45.40 Libraries $14,931 $70,227 21% 45.50 Museums $20,305 $58,579 35% 50.10 Planning, Development & Tourism $125,423 $129,034 97% 50.15 Tourism & Marketing $35,743 $56,934 63% 50.20 Environmental Services $8,499 $27,387 31% Capital $1,245,780 $4,198,432 30% Municipality of Bayham Appendix A: 2020 Q3 Operating Revenue and Expense Variance Report 2020 Actuals 2020 Budget % Consumed 2020 2020 % Actuals Budget Consumed General Government Liability Reserve Transfer 15,000$ 15,000$ 100%Complete Guarantorship Loan Transfer 100,000$ 100,000$ 100%Complete Election Reserve Transfer 10,000$ 10,000$ 100%Complete Working Capital Transfer 10,000$ 10,000$ 100%Complete Fire Roads Baynor South Bridge 89,759$ 575,000$ 16% PW Pick Up Truck 35,405$ 35,000$ 101%Complete PW Pick Up Truck 35,405$ 35,000$ 101%Complete PW Pick Up Truck 35,405$ 35,000$ 101%Complete 2 Ton Pick Up Truck 83,947$ 95,000$ 88%Complete Venna Line 155,626$ 500,000$ 31% Sidewalks 62,965$ 75,000$ 84%Complete Van Order Culvert 38,018$ 27,000$ 141%Complete Best Line (East)54,774$ 55,000$ 100%Complete Harmoney Acres Line 54,905$ 62,000$ 89%Complete Sandytown Road Culvert 18,553$ 22,000$ 84%Complete Stewart Rd Culvert 15,954$ 18,000$ 89%Complete Ottergate Line 9,347$ 8,000$ 117%Complete Vincent Line 28,656$ 35,000$ 82%Complete Coyle Road 33,036$ 40,000$ 83%Complete Green Line 44,906$ 23,000$ 195%Complete B & C Inspection 4,986$ 10,000$ 50%Complete Road Signs 5,281$ 5,000$ 106%Complete PB Storm Sewer - Phase 1B 1,645,932$ 0%No Grant - Deferred Water Pickup Truck 17,886$ 20,000$ 89%Complete Waster Water Pickup Truck 17,886$ 20,000$ 89%Complete System Equiment 14,614$ 40,000$ 37% New Pumps 215,227$ 425,000$ 51% Parks Facilities PB Library - HRV 9,503$ 15,000$ 63%Complete SCC HVAC -$ 52,000$ 0% PW Salt Storage Shed 9,753$ 13,000$ 75%Complete Port Burwell Lighthouse -$ 184,000$ 0%No Grant - Deferred Municipality of Bayham Appendix B: 2020 Q3 Capital Expense Variance Report THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. Z715-2020 EMERSON BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. Z715-2020, AS AMENDED WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it necessary to amend Zoning By-law No. Z715-2020, as amended; THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham enacts as follows: 1) THAT By-law No. Z715-2020, as amended, is hereby further amended by amending Schedule “H” Vienna, by deleting from the Village Residential 1 - Holding (R1(h2)) Zone and adding to the Village Residential 1 (R1) Zone those lands outlined in heavy solid lines and marked R1 on Schedule “H” Vienna to this By-law, which is attached to and forms part of this By-law. 2) THIS By-law shall come into force on the date of passing. READ A FIRST TIME AND SECOND TIME THIS 15th OCTOBER 2020. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 15th OCTOBER 2020. MAYOR CLERK THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2020-042 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM ALL ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 15, 2020 WHEREAS under Section 5 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by the Council of the municipality; AND WHEREAS under Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the powers of Council are to be exercised by by-law; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it advisable that the proceedings of the meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law. THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham in respect of each recommendation and each motion and resolution passed and other action by the Council at the Council meeting held October 15, 2020 is hereby adopted and confirmed as if all proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law. 2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the action of the Council including executing all documents and affixing the Corporate Seal. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME and finally passed this 15th day of October, 2020. ____________________________ _____________________________ MAYOR CLERK