HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 2020 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers
Thursday, November 19, 2020
7:00 p.m.
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 November 5, 2020
B. Committee of Adjustment held November 5, 2020
C. Statutory Planning Meeting held November 5, 2020 re C. Baker
D. Statutory Planning Meeting held November 5, 2020 re K. & M. Emberson
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 Passing of Zoning By-Law Z716-2020 – S. Ford, 53891 John St., Richmond
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B. Notice of Committee of Adjustment Decision – B. Wade, 127 Faye St., Port Burwell
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-75/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Rezoning
Application - Baker Zoning By-law No. Z717-2020
B. Report DS-76/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Rezoning
Application – Emberson Zoning By-law No. Z718-2020
11. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Elgin County minutes of meeting held October 13, 2020
B. Elgin County minutes of meeting held October 27, 2020
C. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors minutes of meeting held
October 7, 2020
D. Ministry of Finance re 2021 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allocations
E. Norfolk County re Illicit Cannabis Operations
F. City of Belleville re Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – Web-site Support
G. County of Prince Edward re Bill 218, Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal
Elections Act, 2020 is proposing changes to the Municipal Elections Act of 1996
H. Town of Grimsby re Proposed Regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 108)
11.1.2 Requiring Action
A. YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin re Emergency Evacuation Site for Straffordville Public School
11.2 Reports to Council
A. Report CAO-43/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk and Lorne James, Treasurer re COVID-
19 Pandemic 2021 Financial Planning
B. Report CAO-46/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk re Investing in Canada Infrastructure
Program (ICIP) – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
C. Report CAO-47/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk re Inclusive Community Grant Program
12. BY-LAWS
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A. By-law No. Z717-2020 Being a by-law to further amend By-law No. Z456-2003 – Baker
(This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-75/20 by Margaret Underhill,
Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of November 19, 2020)
B. By-law No. Z718-2020 Being a by-law to further amend By-law Z456-2003 – Emberson
(This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-76/20 by Margaret Underhill,
Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of November 19, 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. 2020-085 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, November 5, 2020
7:00 p.m.
6:45 p.m. Committee of Adjustment
A. B. Wade
7:30 p.m. Public Planning Meeting
A. C. Baker
B. K. & M. Emberson
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
MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS STEVE ADAMS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
3. REVIEW OF ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Donnell and Mayor Ketchabaw reminding everyone to Remember and Honour our
Veterans on Remembrance Day.
Mayor Ketchabaw encouraged everyone to stay diligent on the health protocols in light of the
recent local outbreak of COVID-19.
5. DELEGATIONS
None.
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)
A. Council Meeting held October 15, 2020
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B. Statutory Planning Meeting held October 15, 2020 re D. Emerson
C. Statutory Planning Meeting held October 15, 2020 re S. Ford
Moved by: Councillor Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held October 15, 2020, Statutory Planning
Meeting held October 15, 2020 re D. Emerson and Statutory Planning Meeting held
October 15, 2020 re S. Ford 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
A. Report PS-04/20 by Steve Adams, Manager of Public Works re Winter Operations Plan
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT Report PS-04/20 re Winter Operations Plan - Level of Service be received for
information.
AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham approve the
Municipality of Bayham Winter Operations Plan – Level of Service Policy attached hereto
as Appendix ‘A’.
CARRIED
10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information
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A. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – C. Baker, 8
Robinson St. and 5 Erieus St., Port Burwell
B. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – K. & M. Emberson, 7
Erieus St., Port Burwell
C. Notice of Public Meeting Committee of Adjustment re Minor Variance Application A12/20
B. Wade, 127 Faye St., Port Burwell
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Donnell
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-70/20 by Bill Knifton, Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent re
Reimer Drain
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Councillor Donnell
THAT Report DS-70/20 re the Reimer Drain be received for information;
AND THAT in accordance with Sections 44 to 46 of the Drainage Act, Council of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham hereby adopts Spriet Associates Report No.
22057 dated October 5, 2020, referred to as the Reimer Drain report;
AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham confirms the
assessments as per the Engineer’s Report No. 22057 dated October 5, 2020;
AND THAT Provisional By-law No. 2020-081 be read a first, second and third time.
CARRIED
B. Report DS-72/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Zoning
Amendment S. Ford, 53891 John St, Richmond
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Donnell
THAT Report DS-72/20 regarding the Ford 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 October 15, 2020, no
public comments were received regarding this matter;
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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 Sandy Ford identified as Plan 22 Pt E Cross Blk from Rural
Industrial (M2) to site-specific Hamlet Residential (HR-11) Zone to permit residential uses;
AND THAT Zoning By-law Z716-2020 be presented to Council for enactment.
CARRIED
C. Report DS-73/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Consent
Applications E45-49/20 J. Stewart, Eden
Moved by: Councillor Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report DS-73/20 regarding the Consent Applications E45-49/20 submitted by John
Stewart be received;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent
Application E45/20 be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Letter of Undertaking for the merger of the severed lands with the rear lands owned
by Eden Elevators Ltd.
2. Digital copy of the registered plan of survey
3. Purchase of a civic number sign for the access to the rear lands
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent
Applications E46-49/20 be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Installation of individual private wells with water quantity and water quality reports for
bacteria and nitrates content meeting the Provincial standards for residential use, as
a matter of public health and safety
2. Engineer design municipal drain and grading plan
3. Rezoning to remove the holding provision h2 from the retained and severed parcels
4. Municipal Lot Assessments results for each of four created and one retained lot
5. Digital copy of the registered plan of survey
6. Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication fee for each of four created lots
7. Purchase civic number signs for each of four created and one retained lots
8. Planning Report fee payable to the Municipality
CARRIED
D. Report DS-74/20 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator re Consent
Application E43/20 Gregory Underhill Farms Ltd., Orchard Line
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
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Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report DS-74/20 regarding Consent Application E43/20 Gregory Underhill Farms
Limited be received for information;
AND THAT Council recommend to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent
Application E43/20 be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Rezoning of both the severed and retained parcels
2. Planning Report fee payable to the municipality
3. Digital Copy of the final survey provided to the municipality
4. Purchase a Municipality of Bayham Road Access Permit for the retained lands
5. Purchase civic number sign for the retained lands
CARRIED
11. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Elgin County minutes of meeting held September 8, 2020
B. Elgin County minutes of meeting held September 22, 2020
C. Elgin County minutes of special meeting held September 22, 2020
D. Elgin County re Elgin County Community Grant Program
E. Elgin County re Elgin County Connectivity Committee Internet Connectivity Survey
F. Municipality of Bayham re Port Burwell Pier Service Disruption
G. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) re Proposed Blue Box Program Transition
Schedule
H. Ontario Energy Board Notice re EPCOR Natural Gas Limited Partnership
I. Ontario Energy Board Notice re Enbridge Gas Inc.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT correspondence item 11.1.1-A – 11.1.1-I be received for information.
CARRIED
11.1.2 Requiring Action
11.2 Reports to Council
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A. Report CAO-44/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk re Off-Road Vehicle Regulations
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Donnell
THAT Report CAO-44/20 re Off-Road Vehicle Regulations be received for information.
CARRIED
B. Report CAO-45/20 by Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk re RFP 20-03 Realty Services
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report CAO-45/20 re RFP 20-03 - Realty Services be received for information;
AND THAT the Council direct staff to utilize Morgan Realty Inc. for Realty Services
pursuant to RFP 20-03.
CARRIED
12. BY-LAWS
A. By-law No. 2020-081 Being a by-law to provide for drainage works in the Municipality of
Bayham in the County of Elgin known as the Reimer Drain (This by-law follows the
recommendation in Report DS-70/20 by Bill Knifton, Chief Building Official/Drainage
Superintendent during the regular meeting of November 5, 2020)
B. By-law No. 2020-083 Being a by-law to repeal By-law No. 1997-003 (Vienna) and By-law
No. 2003-096 (This by-law follows the direction of the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Bayham of December 5, 2019)
C. By-law No. 2020-084 Being a by-law to authorize the sale of lands owned by the
Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham – 6342 Plank Rd., Vienna, ON
D. By-law No. Z716-2020 Being a bylaw to further amend By-law No. Z456-2003 – S. Ford
(This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-72/20 by Margaret Underhill,
Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of November 5, 2020)
Moved by: Councillor Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT By-law No. 2020-081, By-law No. 2020-083, By-law No. 2020-084 and By-law No.
Z716-2020 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
CARRIED
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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None.
14. OTHER BUSINESS
A. 6342 Plank Rd. Proceeds from Sale
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Councillor Donnell
THAT the proceeds from sale of 6342 Plank Rd, Vienna, ON be allocated to the Facility
Reserve.
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 7:48 p.m. to discuss:
personal matters about an idea proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of
land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or
instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on
behalf of the municipality or local board (Part 1 Plan 11R-10165 – Creek Road
Road Allowance)
advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose (Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-law)
CARRIED
A. Confidential Report regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of
land by the municipality or local board; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or
instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on
behalf of the municipality or local board (Part 1 Plan 11R-10165 – Creek Road
Road Allowance)
B. Confidential Report (verbal) regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Municipality of
Bayham Zoning By-law)
14.2 Out of Camera
Moved by: Councillor Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT the Council do now rise from the “In Camera” session at 8:09 p.m. with nothing to
report.
CARRIED
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15. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
A. By-law No. 2020-043 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Confirming By-Law No. 2020-043 be read a first, second and third time and finally
passed
CARRIED
16. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
CARRIED
MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Thursday, November 5, 2020
6:45 p.m.
A. B. Wade A-12/20
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: ED KETCHABAW
RAINEY WEISLER
C. VALERIE DONNELL
DAN FROESE
SUSAN CHILCOTT
STAFF PRESENT:
CAO|CLERK PAUL SHIPWAY
SECRETARY/TREASURER MARGARET UNDERHILL
SIGNED IN ATTENDEES: BARRY WADE
SUSANNE SCHLOTZHAUER
GLENN GROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
None
3. APPLICATIONS
A. Minor Variance Application A-12/20 B. Wade
THE PURPOSE of the variance is to permit a maximum building coverage of 32%,
whereas 30% is the maximum; a minimum front yard depth of 0.0 m (0.0 ft.) whereas
7.0 m (23.0 ft.) is the minimum required; and a minimum westerly side yard width of 0.0
m (0.0 ft.) whereas 1.7 m (5.5 ft.) is the minimum required, within the Village Residential
1 Exception No. 13 (R1-13) Zone. The variance will also recognize the existing lot area
of 538.0 sq. m (5,791 sq. ft.), whereas 1,390.0 sq. m (14,961.8 sq. ft.) is the minimum
lot area where no public water supply or sanitary sewage disposal services are
available; and the existing lot frontage of 15.8 m (51.8 ft.), whereas 20.0 m (65.6 ft.) is
the minimum required lot frontage for partially serviced lots within the Village
Residential 1 Exception No.13 (R1-13) Zone. The lands are located at 127 Faye Street,
south side, corner of Libbye Avenue.
THE EFFECT of this variance will be to allow the construction of an extension of an
existing single detached residential dwelling in excess of the maximum lot coverage,
with a reduction in minimum side yard width, and located closer to Faye Street than
permitted. The variance will also recognize existing deficiencies related to minimum lot
area and minimum lot frontage.
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4. STAFF PRESENTATION
A. Report DS-71/20 re Minor Variance Application A-12/20 B. Wade
Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill presented the staff report noting that no public
correspondence was received.
5. PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANT/AGENT
None
6. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
No written submissions received.
Glen Groom, owner 129 and 130 Faye St, asked if the 0.0 front yard setback will affect the
Faye St access to his properties. Secretary/Treasurer M. Underhill stated that staff did not see
that the 0.0 setback would affect the access to the properties.
7. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
None
8. DECISION OF COMMITTEE (Motions)
A. Minor Variance Application A-12/20 B. Wade
Moved by: R. Weisler
Seconded by: C. V. Donnell
THAT the Committee of Adjustment Secretary/Treasurer’s report DS-71/20 regarding
the Wade minor variance be received as amended with a revised sketch received at
9:58am November 5, 2020 showing no encroachment or proposed driveway on
municipal lands;
AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment considered all written and oral submissions
received on this application, the effect of which helped the committee to make an
informed decision;
AND WHEREAS the Committee agrees that the proposed variance as presented meets
Section 45.1(1) of the Planning Act and is considered minor;
THEREFORE application A-12/20 submitted by Barry Wade, pursuant to Section 45 of
the Planning Act for minor variance, is granted to allow relief from Municipality of
Bayham Zoning By-law Z456-2003:
Section 10.3 Minimum Lot Area to recognize the existing lot area of 538.0 sq. m.
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(5,791 sq. ft) whereas 1,390.0 sq. m (14,961.8 sq. ft) is the minimum lot area
where no public water or sanitary sewage disposal services are available;
Section 10.4 Minimum Lot Frontage to recognize the existing lot frontage of 15.8
m (51.8 ft) whereas 20.0 m (65.6 ft) is the minimum required lot frontage for
partially serviced lots
Section 10.6 Maximum Building Coverage to permit a maximum building
coverage of 32%, whereas 30% is the maximum permitted
Section 10.8 Minimum Front Yard Depth to permit a minimum of 0.0 m (0.0 ft)
whereas 7.0 m (23.0 ft) is the minimum required
Section 10.9.1 Minimum Side Yard Width to permit a westerly side yard width of
0.0 m (0.0 ft) whereas 1.7 m (5.5 ft) is the minimum required
CARRIED
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: C. V. Donnell
Seconded by: D. Froese
THAT the Committee of Adjustment hearing for consideration of Minor Variance
Applications A-12/20 be adjourned at 6:54 p.m.;
AND THAT in accordance with the regulations of the Planning Act, Notices of Decision
be circulated by the Secretary/Treasurer accordingly.
CARRIED
DATE: November 5, 2020
CHAIRPERSON SECRETARY TREASURER
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
STATUTORY PLANNING MEETING MINUTES
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Thursday, November 5, 2020
7:30 p.m. Public Planning Meeting
A. C. Baker
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
SIGNED IN ATTENDEES: NONE
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the public meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
None
3. CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS ON THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
The Chairman stated the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment.
4. PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
A. Zoning Application submitted by C. Baker, 8 Robinson Street & 5 Erieus Street, Port
Burwell
THE PURPOSE of this By-law is to rezone 8 Robinson Street from a site specific
Village Residential 1 (R1-12) Zone and 5 Erieus Street from a Village Residential 1 (R1)
Zone to an amended site specific Village Residential 1 (R1-12) Zone, which requires a
minimum lot area of 575 sq. m (6,186 sq. ft.) whereas at minimum 222 sq. m (2,390 sq.
ft.) is required, in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The lands are located east of Robinson
Street, west of Erieus Street, and south of Brock Street, within the Village of Port
Burwell.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to update the site-specific regulations applicable to
the lands, at 8 Robinson and 5 Erieus Street, in order to recognize the addition of the
lands severed from the adjacent property. The By-law is required to fulfill the conditions
of Consent E27/20 for this lot addition.
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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
6. CORRESPONDENCE
None
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Planning Coordinator corrected the PURPOSE paragraph, should read: Zoning By-law Z456-
2003.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Donnell
THAT the Zoning By-law be considered at the regular meeting of November 19, 2020;
AND THAT pursuant to the Planning Act requirements, the Public Meeting for Zoning
Application C. Baker is now complete at 7:35 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
STATUTORY PLANNING MEETING MINUTES
56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Thursday, November 5, 2020
7:30 p.m. Public Planning Meeting
B. K. & M. Emberson
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
SIGNED IN ATTENDEES: MIKE EMBERSON
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ketchabaw called the public meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
3. CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS ON THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
The Chairman stated the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment.
4. PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
A. Zoning Application submitted by K. & M. Emberson, 7 Erieus Street, Port Burwell
THE PURPOSE of this By-law is to rezone the lands from the Village Residential 1 (R1)
Zone to a site specific Village Residential 1 (R1-xx) Zone which permits a front yard
depth of 0.0 m (0.0 ft) whereas at minimum 7.0 m (23.0 ft) is required and a side yard
setback of 0.8 m (2.7 ft) for an accessory structure, whereas at minimum 1.0 m (3.0 ft)
is required, in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The lands are located at 7 Erieus Street, west
side, south of Brock Street, within the Village of Port Burwell.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to recognize the existing single detached residential
dwelling on the lands with a decreased front yard setback and to recognize the existing
accessory structure with a decreased side yard setback. The By-law is required to fulfill
the conditions of Consent E27/20 for a lot addition to 8 Robinson St.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
None
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Planning Coordinator corrected the PURPOSE paragraph, should read: Zoning By-law Z456-
2003.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT the Zoning By-law be considered at the regular meeting of November 19, 2020;
AND THAT pursuant to the Planning Act requirements, the Public Meeting for Zoning
Application K. & M. Emberson is now complete at 7:38 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK
PLANNING ACT
NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF
ZONING BY-LAW Z716-2020 BY
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
APPLICANT: S. FORD, 53891 JOHN ST, RICHMOND
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed By-
Law No. Z716-2020 on the 5th day of November 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 26th day of November 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 0.1632 hectare (0.4034 acre) parcel
of land from an Rural Industrial (M2) Zone to a site-specific Hamlet Residential (HR-11) Zone,
which permits a front yard setback of 3.4 metres (11.0 feet) whereas at minimum 7.0 metres (23.0
feet) is required, a rear yard setback of 2.7 metres (8.9 feet) whereas at minimum 9.0 metres
(29.5 feet) is required, an accessory building; to permit a maxim um accessory building height of
6.4 metres (21.0 feet) and 300 square metres (3200 square feet) in area, whereas a maximum
height is 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) and a maximum building area of 75 square metres (807 square
feet) is permitted, in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. 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 and permit the existing barn as an oversized accessory building, containing a second
dwelling unit. The By-law will also recognize the existing rear yard setback for the accessory
building.
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 6th day of November 2020.
Hamlet of Richmond
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
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.
Staff Report DS-75/20 Baker
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Rezoning Application received October 1, 2020
2.Draft Zoning By-law Z? 17-2020
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Report DS-75/20 regarding the Baker 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
November 5, 2020, no public comments were received regarding this matter;
AND THAT all considerations were taken into account in Council's decision passing
this resolution;
2:
AND THAT Zoning By-law 2456-2003, as amended, be further amended by changing
the zoning on the lands owned by Carolyn Baker identified as Plan 12 Part Lot 8 ROW
known as 8 Robinson St and added lands from 5 Erieus St from site-specific Village
Residential Exception 12 (R1-12) and Village Residential (R1) to a modified site
specific Village Residential (R1-12) Zone to satisfy conditions of Consent E27/20;
AND THAT Zoning By-law 2717-2020 be presented to Council for enactment.
Respectfully Submitted by:
/,:� Deputy Clerk!Planning Coordinator
Reviewed by:
Paul Shipway
CAO!Clerk
Staff Report DS-76/20 Emberson
The Emberson rezoning will be site-specific Village Residential acknowledging a 0.0 m
minimum front yard depth and the reduced side yard setback of 0.8 m for the existing accessory
building.
Further to the Emberson development, an Encroachment Agreement was executed and
registered on title to the lands for the front porch encroachment on Erieus St.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Rezoning Application received September 28, 2020
2.Draft Zoning By-law 2718-2020
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Report DS-76/20 regarding the Emberson 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
November 5, 2020, no public comments were received 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 lands owned by Mike and Kimberly Emberson identified as Plan 12
Lot 8 Part Lot 7 known as 7 Erieus St from Village Residential (R1) to a site-specific
Village Residential (R1-15) Zone to satisfy conditions of Consent E27/20;
AND THAT Zoning By-law 2718-2020 be presented to Council for enactment.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Ma�
Deputy Clerk!Planning Coordinator
Reviewed by:
Paul Shipway
CAO!Clerk
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October 13, 2020
ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MINUTES
October 13, 2020
Council Present: Warden Dave Mennill (in-person)
Deputy Warden Duncan McPhail (in-person)
Councillor Bob Purcell (electronic)
Councillor Sally Martyn (in-person)
Councillor Tom Marks (in-person)
Councillor Grant Jones (in-person)
Councillor Mary French (electronic)
Councillor Dominique Giguère (in-person)
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw (in-person)
Staff Present: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer (in-person)
Jim Bundschuh, Director of Financial Services (electronic)
Stephen Gibson, County Solicitor (electronic)
Brian Lima, Director of Engineering Services (electronic)
Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Senior Services (electronic)
Brian Masschaele, Director of Community and Cultural Services (electronic)
Amy Thomson, Director of Human Resources (electronic)
Nancy Pasato, Manager of Planning (electronic)
Jennifer Ford, Senior Financial Analyst (electronic)
Natalie Marlowe, Library Coordinator (electronic)
Jeff Lawrence, Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector (electronic)
Katherine Thompson, Supervisor of Legislative Services (in-person)
Carolyn Krahn, Legislative Services Coordinator (in-person)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Elgin County Council met this 13th day of October, 2020 in the Administrative Boardroom,
at the County Administration Building, St. Thomas at 9:00 a.m. with Warden Mennill in the
chair. Some Councillors and staff participated electronically by video conference.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on September 22, 2020 be
adopted.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
None.
4. PRESENTING PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
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4.1 Elgin County 2020-2022 Strategic Plan Videos – Warden Mennill
The Warden introduced a video designed to promote the goals and priorities of the
Strategic Plan to members of the public and County stakeholders.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6. REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OUTSIDE BOARDS AND STAFF
6.1 Warden’s Activity Report (September) and COVID-19 Update – Warden Mennill
The Warden provided a brief update on his activities and the County’s response to
the pandemic during the month of September.
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the October 6th, 2020 report titled, Warden’s Activity Report and
COVID-19 Update, submitted by the Warden, be received and filed for information.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.2 Registered Dietitian Services at Elgin County Homes – Director of Homes and
Seniors Services
The Director of Homes and Seniors Services provided details on the Request for
Proposal (RFP) for Registered Dietitian Services at the County’s three (3) Long-
Term Care Homes (LTCH’s).
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Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT the contract for Registered Dietitian Services at Elgin County
Homes be awarded to Urbshott Faulds Dietetics Professional Corporation for a
three-year term; and,
THAT staff be authorized to extend the contract for an additional two-year term in
accordance with section 7.6 of the Procurement Policy, subject to satisfactory
performance during the initial three-year contract term; and,
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the
contract.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.3 Draft Plan of Subdivision – Brokenshire Farms Subdivision – Manager of
Planning
The Manager of Planning provided County Council with information required in
order to consider granting draft plan approval to the Brokenshire Farms
Subdivision.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft
plan approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision for Marisa Brokenshire & Shane Van den
Dries in the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich (Dutton) File No. 34T-DD2001; and,
THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions of
final approval in accordance with the Planning Act.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
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6.4 Approval for Official Plan Amendment No. 25, Municipality of Bayham –
Manager of Planning
The Manager of Planning presented Official Plan Amendment No. 25, Municipality
of Bayham, for reconsideration and confirmation. Recirculation of the notice for
OPA 25 was not completed within the required timeframe following the termination
of the COVID-19 emergency. Reconsideration and confirmation of OPA 25 will
allow staff to reissue the notice of decision with a revised decision date and ensure
provisions of the Planning Act have been met.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin
reconsiders and confirms approval of Official Plan Amendment No.25 to the
Municipality of Bayham Official Plan, File No. BA-OPA25-20, as originally approved
on March 10, 2020; and
THAT staff be directed to provide a new notice of this decision in accordance with
the Planning Act.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.5 Elgin County Library Service Update – Curbside Plus – Director of Community
and Cultural Services
The Director of Community and Cultural Services presented a report outlining the
next proposed phase of service for Elgin County Library branches and
recommending that interior spaces be open to the public for limited service as of
October 19th, 2020.
Moved by: Councillor Giguѐre
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Library branches open for restricted services as
described in the report “Elgin County Library Service Update – Curbside Plus”
effective October 19th, 2020 until further notice as part of the phased re-opening of
library branches in response to COVID-19, and;
THAT the October 1st, 2020 report titled Elgin County Library Service Update –
Curbside Plus, submitted by the Director of Community and Cultural Services, be
received and filed for information.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
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Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.6 2020 Amortization Variance – Senior Financial Analyst
The Senior Financial Analyst provided a review of amortization and its effects on
the current year budget.
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the report dated October 6th, 2020 titled, 2020 Amortization
Variance submitted by the Senior Financial Analyst, be received and filed; and
THAT the 2020 budget for the line items relating to amortization be updated to
match actual amortization bookings.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.7 August 2020 Financial Update – Director of Financial Services
The Director of Financial Services presented a financial update for August 2020.
The budget comparison for the County shows unfavourable performance of
$22,000 for the month of August, primarily the result of COVID-19 costs, bringing
year-to-date (YTD) favourable performance to $281,000.
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the October 13, 2020, report titled, August 2020 Financial
Update, submitted by the Director of Financial Services, be received and filed for
information; and,
THAT Safe Restart Funding (SRF) Phase I spending plan be presented to County
Council on October 27, 2020; and,
THAT the Warden and Treasurer be authorized to sign the interest rate
confirmation letter from Ontario Infrastructure And Lands Corporation (OILC); and,
THAT a $6 million debenture by-law be passed on October 27, 2020.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
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West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.8 Meeks Bridge Replacement Municipal Class Environmental Assessment –
Project File – Director of Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services provided details of a scheduled online Public
Information Centre that will present study background information, the evaluation of
alternatives, and the Preferred Alternative for the Meeks Bridge replacement.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT Council endorse the Meeks Bridge Replacement Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment Project File.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.9 Meeks Bridge Replacement – Pre-Ordering of Required Bridge Parts from
Acrow Corporation of America – Director of Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services presented a report summarizing the key
choices which support the required Acrow bridge design modifications and outlining
the costs for additional bridge parts that are recommended by both CIMA Canada
Inc. (CIMA) and County staff to be pre-ordered from Acrow so as to ensure
availability regardless of which general contractor is awarded the Meeks bridge
replacement construction project tender.
Moved by: Councillor Giguѐre
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to issue a purchase order to Acrow Corporation
of America in the amount of $204,180.00 (excluding HST) to manufacture the
additional bridge parts needed to repurpose the Port Bruce temporary bridge for
Meeks bridge, and therefore exclude these items from the overall bridge
replacement construction project tender planned for release in December;
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to
sign the applicable Acrow material purchase agreement; and,
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THAT the October 5th, report titled Meeks Bridge Replacement – Pre-Ordering of
Required Bridge Parts from Acrow Corporation of America submitted by the
Director of Engineering Services, be received and filed for information.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.10 Parking By-Law Amendment – Sparta Line – Director of Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services provided information about a request
received from a resident concerned about inadequate sight lines entering Sparta
Line from Drake Street in the Community of Union. Upon review, staff recommends
to prohibit parking for a distance of 80 metres east of Drake Street to afford drivers
entering Sparta Line adequate sight distance in order to make a safe turning
movement.
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT By-Law 20-05 being a By-Law for the Regulation of Traffic (also
known as the “No-parking By-Law”) be amended to include Sparta Line (County
Road #27), from the east property line of Drake Street for a distance of 80 metres
easterly on the north side of Sparta Line, and;
THAT the Municipality of Central Elgin be requested to install the signage.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.11 Reduced Speed Limit By-Law Amendment – Iona Road – Director of
Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services presented a report regarding a request
received from the Township of Southwold to reduce the speed limits on Iona Road
(County Road #14), through the hamlets of Iona and Iona Station from 60km/h to
50km/h.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
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Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT By-Law 17-11 being a By-Law to Authorize Speed Limits, be
amended as follows:
Remove from Schedule ‘C’ (Maximum Rate of Speed 60 Kilometres per
hour), Road 14 (Iona Road), Section A – “From 675 metres north of the
north property line of Sixth Line to 32 metres south of the north property line
of Sixth Line”.
Addition to Schedule ‘B’ (Maximum Rate of Speed 50 Kilometres per hour),
Road 14 (Iona Road), Section A – “From 725 metres north of the north
property line of Sixth Line to 32 metres south of the north property line of
Sixth Line”.
Remove from Schedule ‘C’ (Maximum Rate of Speed 60 Kilometres per
hour), Road 14 (Iona Road), Section B – “From the south west property line
of County Road 3 north 440 metres to 805 metres south of the south west
property line of County Road 3”.
Addition to Schedule ‘B’ (Maximum Rate of Speed 50 Kilometres per hour),
Road 14 (Iona Road), Section B – “From 150m north of the south west
property line of County Road 3 to 800 metres south of the south west
property line of County Road 3”., and;
THAT the Township of Southwold be responsible for changing the speed zone
signage.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.12 Road Salt Management Plan Update – Director of Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services presented Elgin County’s updated Salt
Management Plan, which serves as a resource and guide for road authorities
across the County to determine and work towards the most effective methods to
maintain safety for road users while managing the effects of road salt on the
environment.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT the updated Salt Management Plan (2020) be endorsed by
Elgin County Council, and;
THAT the Salt Management Plan (2020) be circulated to Elgin’s local municipal
partners for their adoption.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
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Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.13 Follow Up: Woodlands Conservation By-Law 05-03 – Chief Administrative
Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer presented the feedback gathered from Council at
its meeting on September 22, 2020 regarding the Woodlands Conservation By-Law
05-03.
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT the October 10th, 2020, report titled, Follow Up: Woodlands
Conservation By-Law 05-03, submitted by the Chief Administrative Officer, be
received and filed for information; and
THAT the staff be directed to present recommended provision-specific
amendments to By-Law 05-03 for Council’s review and approval at a future
meeting; and
THAT Council conduct a more fulsome review in the future in conjunction with the
review of other relevant policies.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.14 Enhancing Internal Communications – Chief Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer presented a report recommending that Elgin
County issue a Request for Proposal and seek a full-service web development firm
to plan and build a secure portal for staff and County Councillors.
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Giguѐre
RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to draft and issue a Request for Proposal for
an Elgin County Employee/Council Intranet.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
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West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.15 Increase in Billing Rate – County Solicitor – Chief Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer presented a report recommending that the County
Solicitor’s billing rate be increased from $175.00 per hour to $195.00 per hour,
beginning January 1, 2021.
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council authorize an increase in the Billing Rate
for the County Solicitor to $195.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2021; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to send notification of this
increase to the City of St. Thomas and Elgin’s Local Municipal Partners.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.16 Elgin County Council Strategic Plan 2020-2022 – Chief Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer presented a report seeking Council’s approval for
the Strategic Plan 2020- 2022 Performance Measures Reporting Template.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Giguѐre
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council approve the Strategic Plan 2020-2022
Performance Measures and Performance Measures Reporting Template as
presented; and
THAT staff report to Council quarterly on both the Council and staff action plans
using the Performance Measures Reporting Template.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
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Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones No
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
8 1 0
- Motion Carried.
6.17 COVID-19 Emergency Team Planning – September Update – Chief
Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer provided Council with an update on the County’s
COVID-19 response. All staff who were off on Declared Emergency Leave have
returned to work, and County facilities are gradually re-opening, subject to strict
public health and safety protocols. Following the Premier’s announcement that the
Province has entered the second wave of the pandemic, the County will continue to
prioritize and support the health and safety of staff, residents, and the community.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT the October 6th, 2020, report titled, COVID-19 Emergency
Team Planning – September Update, submitted by the Chief Administrative Officer,
be received and filed for information.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
7. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 Items for Consideration
7.1.1 The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich with a letter regarding Miller Road and
Iona Road.
7.1.2 Debbie France with a letter regarding illicit Cannabis grow operations.
Item #1
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT Engineering Services be directed to explore the possibility of
installing a crosswalk on Miller Road (County Road #15) in the vicinity of The Sons
of Scotland Park/Dunwich Dutton Public School.
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Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
Item #2
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT Council endorse and forward the correspondence from the
Norfolk County Police Services Board to the Federal and Provincial governments
and the Elgin Group Police Services Board; and
THAT Council request that the Federal and Provincial governments re-evaluate
minimum distance set backs associated with licensed Cannabis operations.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
7.2 Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
7.2.1 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with a letter regarding
Parkland Dedication, Development Charges and the Community Benefits
Charges Authority.
7.2.2 The Rural Education Task Force with information regarding the Rural and
Northern Education Fund (RNEF).
7.2.3 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with a letter regarding
additional funding under Phase 2 of the Municipal Operating Funding stream
of the Safe Restart Agreement.
7.2.4 Karen Vecchio, MP, and Jeff Yurek, MPP, with a letter regarding modified
holiday parade in Elgin-Middlesex-London.
7.2.5 The Solicitor General with a letter regarding anti-racism initiatives and the
Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD), the Community Safety and Policing Act
(2019), new police oversight measures, police training as it relates to de-
escalation, mental health and diverse communities, mental health and
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addictions initiatives and investments, Community Safety and Well-Being
(CSWB) Planning and police-hospital transition protocol.
7.2.6 The Western Ontario Wardens Caucus with a letter to the Minister of
Infrastructure regarding funding to support broadband infrastructure in
Southwestern Ontario.
7.2.7 County of Elgin Homes with their October 2020 Newsletter.
Item #2
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
Resolved that Council endorse the resolution of the Rural Education Task Force
and forward the resolution to the County’s Local Municipal Partners for their
support.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
Items #1, 3 -7
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Resolved that Correspondence Items #1, 3-7 be received and filed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 Statements/Inquiries by Members
Councillor Marks noted that there are continuing concerns about speeding on
County roads, East Road in particular, and suggested that lawn signs encouraging
drivers to slow down be made available to concerned residents.
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8.2 Notice of Motion
None.
8.3 Matters of Urgency
None.
9. CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Resolved that we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the
Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2):
In-Camera Item #1
(d) labour relations or employee negotiations – Seeking Mandate for Collective Bargaining
with Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA).
In-Camera Item #2
(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local
board; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Improvements at
Centennial and Elm (verbal report).
In-Camera Item #3
(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Proceedings Before
Ontario Energy Board (verbal report).
In-Camera Item #4
(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local
board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose – Easement for Land Ambulance Service (verbal report).
In-Camera Item #5
(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Reforestation Orders.
In-Camera Item #6
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations – Surveillance Testing – Long
Term Care Homes.
In-Camera Item #7
(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board – Medavie
EMS Elgin Ontario (MEMSEO) Contract Renewal and Contract Administration and
Oversight Adjustments.
In-Camera Item #8
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(d) labour relations or employee negotiations – Shared Services.
In-Camera Item #9
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations – Corporate Communications.
In-Camera Item #10
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations – Service Delivery Review.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
10. RECESS
Council recessed at 10:30 a.m. and reconvened at 10:36 a.m.
11. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #1 – Seeking Mandate for Collective Bargaining with Ontario Nurses’
Association (ONA).
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
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Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #2 – Improvements at Centennial and Elm
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT the verbal report from the County Solicitor be received and that staff
proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #3 – Proceedings Before Ontario Energy Board
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Giguѐre
RESOLVED THAT the verbal report from the County Solicitor be received and that staff
proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
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In-Camera Item #4 – Easement for Land Ambulance Service (verbal report)
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the verbal report from the County Solicitor be received and that staff
proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #5 – Reforestation Orders.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the report from the County Solicitor be received and that staff proceed
as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #6 – Surveillance Testing – Long Term Care Homes
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
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Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #7 – Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario (MEMSEO) Contract Renewal and
Contract Administration and Oversight Adjustments
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and that
staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #8 – Shared Services
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #9 – Corporate Communications
Moved by: Councillor Giguѐre
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT the verbal report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received.
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Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #10 – Service Delivery Review
Moved by: Councillor Giguѐre
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
12. MOTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
13. CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS
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13.1 By-law 20-50 – AMENDING THE SCHEDULE TO BY-LAW NO. 20-05
BEING a By-Law to Amend the Schedule to By-Law No. 20-05, Being a
Consolidated By-Law for the Regulation of Traffic, Including Parking on County
Roads.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 20-50 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
13.2 By-law 20-51 – AMENDING THE SCHEDULE TO BY-LAW NO. 17-11
BEING a By-Law to Amend the Schedule to By-Law No. 17-11 Being a By-Law to
Authorize Speed Limits.
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 20-51 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
13.3 By-Law 20-52 – Confirming all Actions and Proceedings
BEING a By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin at the October 13, 2020 Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 20-52 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
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Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Purcell
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 1:38 p.m. to meet again on October 27, 2020 at
9:00 a.m.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
Julie Gonyou,
Chief Administrative Officer.
Dave Mennill,
Warden.
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ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MINUTES
October 27, 2020
Council Present: Warden Dave Mennill (in-person)
Deputy Warden Duncan McPhail (in-person)
Councillor Bob Purcell (electronic)
Councillor Sally Martyn (in-person)
Councillor Tom Marks (in-person)
Councillor Grant Jones (in-person)
Councillor Mary French (electronic)
Councillor Dominique Giguère (electronic)
Councillor Ed Ketchabaw (in-person)
Staff Present: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer (in-person)
Jim Bundschuh, Director of Financial Services (electronic)
Stephen Gibson, County Solicitor (electronic)
Brian Lima, Director of Engineering Services (electronic)
Amy Thomson, Director of Human Resources (electronic) (report only)
Mike Hoogstra, Purchasing Coordinator (electronic)
Nancy Pasato, Manager of Planning (electronic)
Katherine Thompson, Supervisor of Legislative Services (in-person)
Carolyn Krahn, Legislative Services Coordinator (in-person)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Elgin County Council met this 27th day of October, 2020 in the Administrative Boardroom,
at the County Administration Building, St. Thomas at 9:00 a.m. with Warden Mennill in the
chair. Some Councillors and staff participated electronically by video conference.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on October 13, 2020 be adopted.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
None.
4. PRESENTING PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
4.1 Retirement Recognition – Dr. Lisa Dayus, Windemere Family Medical Centre
On behalf of the Joint Health Recruitment Partnership Committee, Councillor Jones
congratulated Dr. Lisa Dayus on her retirement, and Warden Mennill presented Dr.
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Dayus with a Certificate of Recognition in grateful appreciation of her 36 years of
dedicated service to the Elgin-St. Thomas Community.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT we do now move into Committee of the Whole Council.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6. REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OUTSIDE BOARDS AND STAFF
6.1 EMS Cardiac Monitor Defibrillator Replacement – Contract Award – Purchasing
Coordinator
The Purchasing Coordinator provided details on the Request for Proposal (RFP) for
the Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of sixteen (16) Cardiac Monitor Defibrillators
for Elgin St. Thomas EMS.
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the contract for the purchase of sixteen (16) Lifepak 15 v4
Cardiac Monitor Defibrillators for Elgin St. Thomas EMS be awarded to Stryker
Canada ULC; and,
THAT the existing Lifepak 15 v2 Cardiac Monitor Defibrillators be traded-in to
Stryker Canada ULC; and,
THAT the Purchasing Coordinator be authorized to issue a purchase order for this
contract award.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
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6.2 COVID Safe Restart Funding (SRF) Plan – Director of Financial Services
The Director of Financial Services presented an update on the Safe Restart
Funding (SRF) Plan. In October, the province provided $1,276,000 in SRF Phase I
funding. Phase I funding is expected to cover all of Elgin’s net incremental costs,
including estimated costs for 2021.
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT the October 27, 2020, report titled, COVID Safe Restart
Funding (SRF) Plan, submitted by the Director of Financial Services, be received
and filed for information.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.3 Wonderland Road Reconstruction Debenture – Director of Financial Services
The Director of Financial Services provided details on the Council approved $12
million of debt, which will be drawn though two (2) debenture installments in 2020,
and presented the debenture offer for the first $6 million installment for Council’s
consideration.
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the October 27, 2020, report titled, Wonderland Road
Reconstruction Debenture, submitted by the Director of Financial Services, be
received and filed for information; and,
THAT By-Law 20-53 to authorize $6 million of ten year borrowing from Ontario
Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) at a rate of 1.43% be passed; and,
THAT the second debenture draw of $6 million be delayed until February 2021.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
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6.4 Lawn Sign Road Safety Campaign – Director of Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services presented a report in response to the
continuing concerns about speeding on County roads and the suggestion that the
County consider a lawn sign road safety campaign for Spring 2021.
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Giguѐre
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Lawn Sign Road Safety Campaign” from the
Director of Engineering Services, dated October 16, 2020, be received and filed;
and,
THAT the matter be referred to the Environmental Committee to review the
environmental impact of a lawn sign road safety campaign.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
6.5 Miller Road – Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Evaluation – Director of
Engineering Services
The Director of Engineering Services provided details of a technical pedestrian
crossing warrant evaluation on Miller Road (CR15) within the Village of Dutton in
front of the Thames Valley District School Board’s Dunwich-Dutton Public School.
The study found that a pedestrian crossing facility is not warranted based on the
guidelines of the Ontario Traffic Manual.
Moved by: Councillor Purcell
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT the report titled, “Pedestrian Crossing Study – Miller Road” from
the Director of Engineering Services, dated October 16, 2020, be received and
filed; and,
THAT a copy of the report be sent to the Clerk, Dutton Dunwich.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
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- Motion Carried.
7. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 Items for Consideration
7.1.1 The Municipality of Bayham with a letter requesting the establishment of a
Community Safety Zone.
7.1.2 The Municipality of Central Elgin with a letter requesting that the speed limit
on all of East Road be changed to 50 km/hr.
Item #1
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT Engineering Services be directed to explore establishing a
Community Safety Zone at 59 Victoria St. and dropping the speed limit to 40 km/hr
in the Community Safety Zone.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
Item #2
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT Engineering Services explore changing the speed limit on all of
East Road to 50 km/hr.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
7.2 Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
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7.2.1 The Township of Southwold with a letter recommending that County Council
consider extending the Elgincentives program.
7.2.2 SWIFT with their Monthly Project Update for the month of September 2020.
7.2.3 The Connectivity Committee with minutes from their meetings on September
9 and 24, 2020 and draft minutes from October 8, 2020.
7.2.4 The Terrace Lodge Fundraising Committee with draft minutes from their
meeting on September 28, 2020.
7.2.5 The Environmental Committee with draft minutes from their meeting on
October 7, 2020.
7.2.6 The Honourable Maryam Monsef with a letter regarding high-speed Internet
access in southwestern Ontario
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items #1-6 be received and filed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
8.1 Statements/Inquiries by Members
None.
8.2 Notice of Motion
None.
8.3 Matters of Urgency
8.3.1 The Chief Administrative Officer requested that two (2) items be added to the
Closed Meeting Agenda in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 (2):
Addition #1
(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Port Bruce Bridge
– Temporary Boat Launch
Addition #2
(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or
local board – Community Emergency Management Support for the Municipality of
West Elgin and Township of Southwold
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Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT the two (2) additional items as requested by the Chief
Administrative Officer be added to the Closed Meeting Agenda.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
9. CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with
the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2):
In-Camera Item #1
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations – Service Delivery Review
Update.
In-Camera Item #2
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations – Organizational Review (verbal
report).
In-Camera Item #3
(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board – Elgin 9-1-
1 Primary-Public Safety Answering Point.
In-Camera Item #4
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations – AMO.
In-Camera Item #5
(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Port Bruce Bridge –
Temporary Boat Launch.
In-Camera Item #6
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(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board –
Community Emergency Management Support for the Municipality of West Elgin and
Township of Southwold.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
10. RECESS
Council recessed at 9:43 a.m. and reconvened at 9:50 a.m.
11. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #1 – Service Delivery Review Update
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Martyn
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
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Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #2 – Organizational Review
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor McPhail
RESOLVED THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and that
staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #3 – Elgin 9-1-1 Primary-Public Safety Answering Point.
Moved by: Councillor Ketchabaw
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and that
staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #4 – AMO
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Marks
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council enthusiastically endorses Chief Administrative
Officer Julie Gonyou’s application to AMO’s Rural Caucus Board of Directors in principle,
and supports any financial contributions required.
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Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #5 – Port Bruce Bridge – Temporary Boat Launch
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
In-Camera Item #6 – Community Emergency Management Support for the Municipality of
West Elgin and Township of Southwold
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
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12. MOTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by: Councillor McPhail
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
13. CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS
13.1 By-law 20-53 – Authorizing the Borrowing upon Amortizing Debentures
BEING a By-Law to Authorize the Borrowing upon Amortizing Debentures in the
Principal Amount of $6,000,000.00 towards the Cost of Wonderland Road
Reconstruction.
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 20-53 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
13.3 By-Law 20-54 – Confirming all Actions and Proceedings
BEING a By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin at the October 27, 2020 Meeting.
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Councillor Ketchabaw
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 20-54 be now read a first, second and third time
and finally passed.
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Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Marks
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:32 a.m. to meet again on November 10, 2020
at 9:00 a.m.
Recorded Vote
Yes No Abstain
West Elgin Duncan McPhail Yes
Dutton Dunwich Bob Purcell Yes
Central Elgin Sally Martyn Yes
Central Elgin Tom Marks Yes
Southwold Grant Jones Yes
Aylmer Mary French Yes
Malahide Dominique Giguѐre Yes
Bayham Ed Ketchabaw Yes
Malahide Warden Dave Mennill Yes
9 0 0
- Motion Carried.
Julie Gonyou,
Chief Administrative Officer.
Dave Mennill,
Warden.
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
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LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Board of Directors Meeting of October 7, 2020
Members in attendance: Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael
Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart
Patterson, John Scholten and Peter Ypma
Staff in attendance: J. Maxwell, A. LeDuc, B. Hodi, L. Mauthe and D. McLachlan
Regrets: none
K. Chopp and K. Hewitt arrived at 6:45 p.m.
1. Welcome and Call to Order
The chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
2. Additional Agenda Items
There were no additional agenda items.
3. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
None were declared.
4. Deputations
There were no deputations.
5. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
a) Board of Directors Meeting of September 2, 2020
There was no discussion.
A-85/20
Moved by J. Scholten
Seconded by S. Patterson
That the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting held September 2, 2020 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
6. Business Arising
There was no business arising.
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
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7. Review of Committee Minutes
a) Lee Brown Marsh Management Committee - January 10, 2020
b) Draft Audit and Finance Committee – September 22, 2020
Dave Beres, the Audit and Finance Committee Chair, addressed the Board and noted
that staff were given direction to target a 1.5% municipal levy budget increase.
A-86/20
Moved by S. Patterson
Seconded by J. Scholten
That the minutes of the Lee Brown Marsh Management Committee meeting of January
10, 2020 and the Draft Audit and Finance Committee meeting held September 22, 2020
be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
8. Correspondence
There was no correspondence to report.
9. Development Applications
A-87/20
Moved by J. Scholten
Seconded by V. Donnell
THAT the LPRCA Board of Director’s does now sit as a Hearing Board.
CARRIED
The roll was called to conduct the following Hearing under Section 28.1(5) of the
Conservation Authorities Act.
The Chair gave his opening remarks and reviewed the guidelines and process to be
followed for the hearing.
a) Hearing LPRCA – 176/20 – Leitch
L. Mauthe, Supervisor of Planning Services introduced Tom and Lisa Leitch and their
agent, Darryl Lee, and then presented the staff report.
The application, to construct a two-storey home and attached garage with living space
above it and in an area subject to slope stability and erosion-related hazards from Lake
Erie, and fully within the area regulated by the Long Point Region Conservation
Authority under Ontario Regulation 178/06, was received December 22, 2019. LPRCA
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
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staff have been communicating with the applicants since December 2016 regarding
their evolving proposal and the requirements to satisfy the applicable policies.
The proposal met several sections of applicable policy, however failed to meet the 7.5
metre minimum setback from the stable slope limit by 3.5 metres. Therefore, LPRCA
staff recommend refusal for the following reasons:
• Contrary to LPRCA policies
• Will affect the control of erosion in that it increases the potential for
damage from slope instability and erosion.
• Proposal is not unique and could be seen as setting precedent.
K. Chopp and K. Hewitt arrived at 6:45pm, after the Hearing started, and were advised
they would be unable to participate in this Hearing as per Section 3.3 of the LPRCA
Hearing Procedures Policy.
Mr. Lee spoke on behalf of the applicants noting that the applicants have been in
contact with LPRCA staff from the time the property was purchased regarding the
evolving development proposal. Mr. Lee stated the current home is not livable and the
new home will be comparable to other homes in the area. It was requested by Mr. Lee
that the Hearing Board apply flexibility with respect to the policy and requirements.
Staff and the proponent responded to questions from the Board .
There were no comments from other interested parties and no further questions.
A-88/20
Moved by P. Ypma
Seconded by J. Scholten
THAT the LPRCA Hearing Board approves application LPRCA-176/20;
Whereas the application meets the intent of the policy.
CARRIED
b) Hearing LPRCA-73/19 (Campbell)
K. Chopp was advised they she would be unable to participate in this Hearing as per
Section 3.3 of the LPRCA Hearing Procedures Policy.
A permit application was received in January of 2019 to construct a new home and
retaining wall, and place fill material and regrade the slope on a vacant lot at 138 Brown
Street, Port Dover.
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
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A hearing was held June 5, 2019 as the area requested for the construction is in the
Lake Erie shoreline erosion hazard and is contrary to the LPRCA policies for
administration of O. Reg. 178/06. In addition, the application was deemed incomplete
with respect to several aspects of engineering.
The original hearing was adjourned pending submission of a complete application from
the applicant.
On April 2, 2020, staff received an email from the applicant requesting that the permit
application be withdrawn.
A-89/20
Moved by T. Masschaele
Seconded by R. Geysens
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the staff report Long Point Region
Conservation Authority Application LPRCA-73/19 (Colin Campbell) Pursuant to Ontario
Regulation 178/06, Proposed Construction of a Residential Dwelling, Port Dover, Plan
118, Lot 30, 138 Brown Street, Port Dover – Norfolk, dated May 10, 2019 for information.
AND THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors accepts the applicant’s request to withdraw
Application LPRCA-73/19.
CARRIED
A-90/20
Moved by P. Ypma
Seconded by J. Scholten
That the LPRCA Board of Directors does now adjourn from sitting as a Hearing Board.
CARRIED
The applicants and their agent left the meeting.
The Full Authority resumed at 7:30 p.m.
c) Staff Approved applications
Staff approved 22 applications since the last meeting in September:
LPRCA-155/20, LPRCA-177/20, LPRCA-178/20, LPRCA-179/20, LPRCA-180/20,
LPRCA-181/20, LPRCA-182/20, LPRCA-183/20, LPRCA-184-18, LPRCA-186/20,
LPRCA-187/20, LPRCA-188/20, LPRCA-189/20, LPRCA-190/20, LPRCA-191/20,
LPRCA-192/20, LPRCA-196/20, LPRCA-197/20, LPRCA-198/20, LPRCA-199/20,
LPRCA-200/20, LPRCA-148/20, LPRCA-149/20, LPRCA-150/20, LPRCA-151/20, and
LPRCA-201/20
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
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A-91/20
Moved by P. Ypma
Seconded by J. Scholten
That the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the Staff Approved Section 28 Regulation
Applications report dated September 27, 2020 as information.
CARRIED
d) New Applications
The Planning Department staff recommended approval for ten applications; three new
residential structures, six new shoreline protection works and one stormwater
management outlet.
A-92/20
Moved by R. Geysens
Seconded by V. Donnell
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-193/20 LPRCA-203/20 LPRCA-206/20
LPRCA-195/20 LPRCA-204/20 LPRCA-211/20
LPRCA-202/20 LPRCA-205/20 LPRCA-212/20
LPRCA-224/20
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
10. New Business
a) General Manager’s Report
J. Maxwell reviewed the activities and accomplishments achieved over the past month.
Due to COVID-19, staff created a Virtual Memorial Forest Dedication Service which has
received very positive feedback.
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
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Staff received confirmation from Environment and Climate Change Canada that the
recent property donation is proceeding to the next phase of the Ecological Gifts
Program; fair market valuation review.
A-93/20
Moved by V. Donnell
Seconded by R. Geysens
That the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the General Manager’s Report for
September 2020 as information.
CARRIED
b) LPRCA Administrative By-Law Amendment
The purpose of the amendment is to permit electronic meetings at any time as deemed
necessary by the Authority as per the directive received from The Minister of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks, Jeff Yurek, on September 10, 2020.
A-94/20
Moved by R. Chambers
Seconded by S. Patterson
That the LPRCA Board of Directors repeals the LPRCA Administrative By-Law
(Resolution A-42/20) adopted April 22, 2020;
And
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors adopts the LPRCA Administrative By-Law as
presented.
CARRIED
c) Completion of the Haldimand County Lake Erie Hazard Mapping and Risk
Assessment
With support from the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP), an update of
information, mapping, and the Risk Assessment was undertaken in collaboration with
Haldimand County and the three conservation authorities within the County that border
Lake Erie: Grand River, Niagara Peninsula and Long Point Region . Consultation with
the public and stakeholder groups was completed as part of the project.
B. Hodi presented the project overview, key deliverables and highlights of the project.
Original mapping and information used by LPRCA was completed in the 1980’s. Since
that time, there have been many notable advances in mapping technology and updates
of policies and practices.
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
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Next steps were outlined and it was noted that, once approved, the mapping will be
provided to municipal staff at Haldimand County to support the preparation of Official
Plan and Zoning By-Law documents.
A-95/20
Moved by S. Patterson
Seconded by R. Geysens
THAT the Haldimand County Lake Erie Hazard Mapping and Risk Assessment
completed by W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers be approved for use in the
administration of the Long Point Region Conservation Authority’s Section 28 regulation
(Ontario Regulation 178/06) and with matters under the Planning Act in the Long Point
watershed.
AND THAT amendments to Long Point Region Conservation Authority’s Ontario
Regulation 178/06 mapping be made to incorporate the revisions to the natural hazards
and their allowances.
CARRIED
d) Backhouse Historic Site Homestead Heritage Designation
Norfolk County passed By-Law 2020-76 on September 22, 2020 to designate the
Backhouse Homestead as being of cultural heritage value and interest.
The Homestead will now be listed on the Municipal Register of Heritage Properties and
Ontario Heritage Trust will be notified to list the property on the Provincial Register.
A-96/20
Moved by V. Donnell
Seconded by R. Geysens
That the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the Backhouse Historic Site Homestead
Heritage Designation report as information.
CARRIED
11. Closed Session
The Closed Session meeting began at 8:00 p.m.
A-97/20
Moved by D. Beres
Seconded by J. Scholten
That the LPRCA Board of Directors does not enter into a closed session to discuss:
• A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that
belongs to the Authority and has monetary value or potential monetary value; or
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
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• A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Authority.
CARRIED
A-98/20
Moved by D. Beres
Seconded by J. Scholten
That the LPRCA Board of Directors does now adjourn from the closed session.
CARRIED
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Michael Columbus Dana McLachlan
Chair Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Finance
Office of the Minister
Ministère des Finances
Bureau du ministre
7th Floor, Frost Building South
7 Queen's Park Crescent
Toronto ON M7A 1Y7
Telephone: 416-325-0400
7e étage, Édifice Frost Sud
7 Queen's Park Crescent
Toronto ON M7A 1Y7
Téléphone: 416-325-0400
October 29, 2020
Dear Head of Council:
I am writing to announce the release of the 2021 Ontario Municipal Partnership
Fund (OMPF) allocations.
Last fall, we committed to providing OMPF allocations well in advance of the municipal
budget year. Today, we are delivering on that commitment by ensuring municipalities
have the information they need to plan their budgets.
Our government recognizes the importance of the OMPF for many of Ontario’s
communities. We also know that stability is a priority for municipalities, particularly
in these uncertain times.
That is why the Premier committed to maintain the overall structure and $500
million program envelope for the 2021 OMPF, as announced at the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference this past August.
In addition to ensuring stability, I am pleased to advise that maintaining the program
envelope will allow for a further $5 million in support to be targeted to northern and
rural municipalities. The Rural Communities Grant will be increased to $152 million
to further support rural municipalities with the highest levels of farmland. The
Northern and Rural Fiscal Circumstances Grant will be increased to $92 million to
further support northern and rural municipalities with the most challenging fiscal
circumstances.
The 2021 OMPF will also continue to be responsive to changing municipal
circumstances through annual data updates and related adjustments.
As in prior years, Transitional Assistance will ensure that the 2021 funding
guarantee for municipalities in northern Ontario will be at least 90 per cent of their
2020 OMPF allocation and for municipalities in southern Ontario will be at least
85 per cent of their 2020 OMPF allocation.
Northern and rural municipalities with the most challenging fiscal circumstances will
continue to have their guarantee enhanced up to 100 per cent of the prior year’s
allocation.
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The Ministry of Finance’s Provincial-Local Finance Division will be providing your
municipal Treasurers and Clerk -Treasurers with further details on the 2021 OMPF.
This information and other supporting materials will be posted online at
https://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ompf/2021 .
As you know, our government has been reviewing the OMPF in consultation with
municipalities, to ensure the program meets the needs of local communities,
especially small, northern and rural municipalities. Given the unprecedented
circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be taking more time for
the review. Discussions with municipal partners are expected to resume later this
year.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to acknowledge the e xtraordinary challenges
municipalities are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is providing up
to $4 billion in one-time assistance to Ontario’s 444 municipalities and 110 public
transit systems as part of the Safe Restart Agreement. This includes up to $2 billion
to assist municipalities with operating pressures and up to $2 billion for COVID-19
related financial impacts to municipal transit agencies.
This historic funding commitment will help local governments protect the health and
well-being of the people of Ontario, while continuing to deliver critical public
services such as public transit and shelters. Together, Ontario will continue down
the path of renewal, growth and economic recovery.
We respect our municipal partners and remain committed to listening and working
together to improve the quality of life for people across Ontario. By continuing to
work closely with municipalities, our government is charting a path to a strong
recovery and getting Ontario back on track.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
The Honourable Rod Phillips
Minister of Finance
c: The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
October 26, 2020
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Health Canada
Office of the Prime Minister Address Locator 0900C2
80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 K1A 0K9
The Honourable Doug Ford Ontario Provincial Police
Premier of Ontario General Headquarters
Legislative Building Lincoln M. Alexander Queen's Park Building
Toronto ON M7A 1A1 777 Memorial Avenue
Orillia, ON
L3V 7V3
Dear Right Honourable Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford,
Re: Illicit Cannabis Operations
At their meeting of October 20, 2020 Norfolk County Council approved Resolution No. 6 of the Council-
In-Committee meeting of October 13, 2020 which reads as follows:
Res. 6
WHEREAS illicit cannabis grow operations are a significant issue in many municipalities in
Ontario;
AND WHEREAS there are often significant negative impacts from illicit cannabis operations upon
surrounding communities and residents;
AND WHEREAS the intent of legalizing cannabis was to eliminate the ‘black market’ not allow it
to expand with relative impunity;
AND WHEREAS Norfolk County estimates that there are approximately 70 cannabis operations
in our municipality;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
THAT the Mayor issue a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada, Premier of Ontario, Health
Canada and the Ontario Provincial Police;
AND THAT Norfolk County Council request that solutions to the current crisis which may include
but are not limited to; better regulation and tracking of the prescription of cannabis in Canada
by doctors, increased regulatory and enforcement presence by Health Canada, increased OPP
resources, increased funding to municipalities to deal with complaints and By-Law issues
generated by illicit cannabis grow operations;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of the submission by Debbie France be attached to the Mayor’s
letter.
Your attention to this important issue is appreciated.
Yours Truly,
Mayor Kristal Chopp
Norfolk County
cc. Toby Barrett- MPP Haldimand-Norfolk
Diane Finley – MP Haldimand-Norfolk
All Ontario Municipalities
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ϱͿ WŽůŝĐĞ/ŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶͲDĂƐƐŝǀĞŝůůĞŐĂůĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐŚƵƚ ĚŽǁŶ
ϲͿ WŽůŝĐĞ/ŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶͲĂŶŶĂďŝƐƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶĂůůĞŐĞĚůLJĨƵĞůŝŶŐƐLJŶƚŚĞƚŝĐĚƌƵŐƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶůĂďƐ
ϳͿ WŽůŝĐĞ/ŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶʹƌĂŝĚƐŝŶǀŽůǀŝŶŐƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶĞdžĐĞĞĚŝŶŐůŝ ŵŝƚƐ
ϴͿ WŽůŝĐĞ/ŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶͲƌĂŝĚƐĂƚƚŚĞh^ͬĂŶĂĚĂďŽƌĚĞƌ
ϵͿ &ĞĚĞƌĂůDW͛ƐǁŚŽĂƌĞĂĐƚŝǀĞůLJƌĞƋƵĞƐƚŝŶŐ,ĞĂůƚŚĂŶĂĚĂƚŽƐŽůǀĞĂŶŶĂďŝƐŝƐƐƵĞ
ϭϬͿ DƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŐƵŝĚĞƚŽĂŶŶĂďŝƐůĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝŽŶ;ďLJ&DͿ
ϭϭͿ dŚĞĨŝŶĂůƌĞƉŽƌƚŽĨƚŚĞƚĂƐŬĨŽƌĐĞŽŶĂŶŶĂďŝƐůĞŐĂůŝnjĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚƌĞŐƵůĂƚŝŽŶ
ϭϮͿ DƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚŝĞƐǁŚŽŚĂǀĞƌĞĨƵƐĞĚƌĞƋƵĞƐƚƐĨŽƌĞdžĐĞƉƚŝŽŶƐƚŽďLJůĂǁƐ
ϭϯͿ ŽƵƌƚĐĂƐĞƐͲLJůĂǁǀŝŽůĂƚŝŽŶ
ϭϰͿ EƵŝƐĂŶĐĞďLJůĂǁĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚͲĂŶŶĂďŝƐKĚŽƵƌ
ϭϱͿ DƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚŝĞƐƚŚĂƚŚĂǀĞƌĞƋƵĞƐƚĞĚĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞĨƌŽŵWƌŽǀŝŶĐĞ
EŽƚĞ͗dŚĞůŝƐƚŽĨůŝŶŬƐŝŶƚŚŝƐĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚŝƐĂƐŵĂůůƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƚŝŽŶŽĨ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶŵŽƐƚůLJĐŽŶŶĞĐƚĞĚƚŽŶĞǁƐ
ĂƌƚŝĐůĞƐƚŚĂƚƐŚŽǁƚŚĞƌĞĂƌĞƐŝŐŶŝĨŝĐĂŶƚŝƐƐƵĞƐĐŽŶŶĞĐƚĞĚƚŽDĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂƵůƚŝǀĂƚŝŽŶŝŶŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĂůĂƌĞĂƐ
ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚƚŚĞWƌŽǀŝŶĐĞŽĨKŶƚĂƌŝŽ͘tĞĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞĂŶLJŽŶĞǀŝĞǁŝŶŐƚŚŝƐĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƚŽƐĞĂƌĐŚĂŶĚ
ƌĞĂĐŚŽƵƚŝŶƚŚĞŝƌŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚLJƚŽĚŝƐĐŽǀĞƌŚŽǁƚŚĞŝƐƐƵĞƐĂƌĞƵŶĨŽůĚŝŶŐŝŶƚŚĞDƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚLJƚŚĞLJĐĂůů
ŚŽŵĞ͘&ƵƌƚŚĞƌŝŶǀĞƐƚŝŐĂƚŝŽŶŝƐůŝŬĞůLJƚŽƵŶĐŽǀĞƌƐŝŵŝůĂƌŝƐƐƵĞƐŝŶĂƌĞĂƐƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚƚŚĞWƌŽǀŝŶĐĞŽĨ
KŶƚĂƌŝŽĂŶĚĂĐƌŽƐƐƚŚĞŽƵŶƚƌLJ͘tĞĞdžƉĞĐƚƚŚĂƚĨƵƌƚŚĞƌŝŶǀĞƐƚŝŐĂƚŝŽŶŝƐůŝŬĞůLJƚŽƵŶĐŽǀĞƌŽƚŚĞƌĞůĞĐƚĞĚ
ŽĨĨŝĐŝĂůƐǁŚŽŚĂǀĞďĞĞŶĂĐƚŝǀĞůLJƚƌLJŝŶŐƚŽĨŝŶĚƐŽůƵƚŝŽŶƐĨŽƌƚŚĞĐŽŶƐƚŝƚƵĞŶƚƐƚŚĞLJǁĞƌĞĞůĞĐƚĞĚƚŽ
ƐĞƌǀĞ͘tĞĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞĂŶLJŽŶĞǀŝĞǁŝŶŐƚŚŝƐŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶƚŽĐŽŶŶĞĐƚǁŝƚŚƚŚĞĂƵƚŚŽƌŽĨƚŚĞůĞƚƚĞƌƚŚĂƚ
ĂĐĐŽŵƉĂŶŝĞƐƚŚŝƐůŝƐƚŽƌƚŚĞLJĐĂŶĞŵĂŝůƚŚĞŝƌĐŽŶƚĂĐƚŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐƚŽĚĞďďŝĞĨƌĂŶĐĞΛůŝǀĞ͘ĐĂ
ĂŶĚĂƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƚŝǀĞŽĨƚŚŝƐŐƌŽƵƉǁŝůůƌĞƉůLJƚŽŚĞůƉĂĚĚƌĞƐƐƚŚĞŝƌĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐ͘
&DQQDELV$UWLFOHV
ϭͿ 'ĞŶĞƌĂůŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗'ĂƉŝŶŐŚŽůĞŝŶƉŽƚůĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝŽŶŝƐŚŝƚƚŝŶŐEŽƌĨŽůŬŚĂƌĚ;KŶƚĂƌŝŽ&ĂƌŵĞƌ:ĂŶϮϰ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
;WĞƌŚĂƉƐďĞƐƚĂƌƚŝĐůĞƚŽƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚĞŶƚŝƌĞŝƐƐƵĞͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ŽŶƚĂƌŝŽĨĂƌŵĞƌ͘ĐŽŵͬĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐͬŐĂƉŝŶŐͲŚŽůĞͲŝŶͲƉŽƚͲůĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝŽŶͲŝƐͲŚŝƚƚŝŶŐͲŶŽƌĨŽůŬͲŚĂƌĚͬ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ŚĂŶŐĞŝƐŝŶƚŚĞǁŝŶĚ;KŶƚĂƌŝŽWůĂŶŶĞƌƐ:ƵŶĞϭ͕ϮϬϭϴͿ
;KƵƚůŝŶĞƐĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƐĨŽƌDƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚŝĞƐĨƌŽŵĂƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐƉĞƌƐƉĞĐƚŝǀĞͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŽŶƚĂƌŝŽƉůĂŶŶĞƌƐ͘ĐĂͬďůŽŐͬƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐͲĞdžĐŚĂŶŐĞͬũƵŶĞͲϮϬϭϴͬĐŚĂŶŐĞͲŝƐͲŝŶͲƚŚĞͲǁŝŶĚ
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ĂŶŶĂďŝƐZĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞDĂƚĞƌŝĂů
ϮŽĨϱ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗^ƚĞŶĐŚĂŵŽŶŐĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐĂƐƌĂĚĨŽƌĚĐŽƵŶĐŝůŚĞĂƌƐĂďŽƵƚĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐĐƵůƚŝǀĂƚŝŽŶŝŶ,ŽůůĂŶĚDĂƌƐŚ;ĂƌƌŝĞ
dŽĚĂLJ:ƵŶϭϰ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
;KƵƚůŝŶĞƐĐŽŵŵŽŶĐŽŵƉůĂŝŶƚƐĂŵŽŶŐƐƚƚŚŽƐĞůŝǀŝŶŐŶĞĂƌďLJŐƌŽǁŽƉƐͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ďĂƌƌŝĞƚŽĚĂLJ͘ĐŽŵͬůŽĐĂůͲŶĞǁƐͬďƌĂĚĨŽƌĚͲĐŽƵŶĐŝůͲŚĞĂƌƐͲĨƌŽŵͲƉƵďůŝĐͲĂďŽƵƚͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲĐƵůƚŝǀĂƚŝŽŶͲŝŶͲ
ŚŽůůĂŶĚͲŵĂƌƐŚͲϮϰϯϯϮϳϭ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ŽƵŶƚLJĐŽƵŶĐŝůĐŽŶĐĞƌŶĞĚďLJŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂůŝĐĞŶĐĞƐ;ĞůůĞǀŝůůĞ/ŶƚĞůůŝŐĞŶĐĞƌ:ƵŶĞϮϱ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ŝŶƚĞůůŝŐĞŶĐĞƌ͘ĐĂͬŶĞǁƐͬůŽĐĂůͲŶĞǁƐͬĐŽƵŶƚLJͲĐŽƵŶĐŝůͲĐŽŶĐĞƌŶĞĚͲďLJͲŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂͲůŝĐĞŶĐĞƐ
ϮͿ ĂŶŶĂďŝƐůĂŶĚƵƐĞƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗&ŝŶĂů>ĂŶĚhƐĞ^ƚƵĚLJŽŶĂŶŶĂďŝƐWƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶŝŶdŚĞdŽǁŶŽĨWĞůŚĂŵ
;džƉůĂŝŶƐƉŽƚĞŶƚŝĂůŝƐƐƵĞƐďĞƚǁĞĞŶDƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůLJͲůĂǁƐΘ&ĂƌŵΘ&ŽŽĚWƌŽƚĞĐƚŝŽŶĐƚƌĞůĂƚŝŶŐƚŽ
ĂŶŶĂďŝƐͿZĞǀŝĞǁƐĞĐƚŝŽŶƐ͙ϯ͘ϭ͕ϯ͘Ϯ͕ϯ͘ϯ͕ϯ͘ϱ͕ϯ͘ϳƚŽƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚƉŽƚĞŶƚŝĂůŝƐƐƵĞƐ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬƉĞůŚĂŵͲƉƵď͘ĞƐĐƌŝďĞŵĞĞƚŝŶŐƐ͘ĐŽŵͬĨŝůĞƐƚƌĞĂŵ͘ĂƐŚdž͍ŽĐƵŵĞŶƚ/ĚсϮϭϳϰϯ
ϯͿ DƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚŝĞƐŶŽƚƉĞƌŵŝƚƚŝŶŐĂŶŶĂďŝƐŐƌŽǁŽƉƐŽŶĂŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĂůůĂŶĚƐ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ƌŝŐŚƚŽŶƐĞƚƐůŝŵŝƚƐŽŶǁŚĞƌĞĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶĨĂĐŝůŝƚŝĞƐĐĂŶůŽĐĂƚĞ;EŽƌƚŚƵŵďĞƌůĂŶĚŶĞǁƐƉƌϵ͕
ϮϬϭϵͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ŶŽƌƚŚƵŵďĞƌůĂŶĚŶĞǁƐ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͲƐƚŽƌLJͬϵϮϳϰϯϱϵͲďƌŝŐŚƚŽŶͲƐĞƚƐͲůŝŵŝƚƐͲŽŶͲǁŚĞƌĞͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲ
ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶͲĨĂĐŝůŝƚŝĞƐͲĐĂŶͲůŽĐĂƚĞͬ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗WƌŝŵĞĂŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĂůůĂŶĚŶŽƉůĂĐĞĨŽƌĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐ͕KƌŽͲDĞĚŽŶƚĞĐŽĂůŝƚŝŽŶƐĂLJƐ;^ŝŵĐŽĞDĂLJϯϭ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ƐŝŵĐŽĞ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͲƐƚŽƌLJͬϭϬϬϬϭϯϬϭͲƉƌŝŵĞͲĂŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĂůͲůĂŶĚͲŶŽͲƉůĂĐĞͲĨŽƌͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲŽƌŽͲ
ŵĞĚŽŶƚĞͲĐŽĂůŝƚŝŽŶͲƐĂLJƐͬ
ϰͿ DƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůWĂŶĞůΘZŽƵŶĚƚĂďůĞŝƐĐƵƐƐŝŽŶǁŝƚŚ>ŽĐĂůΘWƌŽǀŝŶĐŝĂů>Ăǁ
ŶĨŽƌĐĞŵĞŶƚ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ĂƐƚ'ǁŝůůŝŵďƵƌLJĂŶŶĂďŝƐWƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶ&ĂĐŝůŝƚŝĞƐWĂŶĞůŝƐĐƵƐƐŝŽŶKWWΘzZWĚŝƐĐƵƐƐŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĞĚĐƌŝŵĞΖƐ
ĂĐƚŝǀĞŝŶǀŽůǀĞŵĞŶƚŝŶĂŶŶĂďŝƐƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶĂŶĚƚŚĞƌŝƐŬƐƚŚĂƚŝƚƉŽƐĞƐƚŽƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ;zŽƵdƵďĞǀŝĚĞŽͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬLJŽƵƚƵ͘ďĞͬKŝƐǀϳDůsϭϰ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗,ĂƐƚŝŶŐƐͲ>ĞŶŶŽdžΘĚĚŝŶŐƚŽŶZŽƵŶĚƚĂďůĞŽŶ/ůůŝĐŝƚĂŶŶĂďŝƐKƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐʹ&ĞĚDWĞƌĞŬ^ůŽĂŶ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĨĂĐĞŬ͘ĐŽŵͬǁĂƚĐŚ͍ͬǀсϯϮϭϲϵϲϳϱϴϴϯϲϴϵϰϴΘĞdžƚŝĚсũdKďWŶϳƐǁďĨdžƌnj
ϱͿ WŽůŝĐĞ/ŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶͲWŽůŝĐĞƐŚƵƚĚŽǁŶŵĂƐƐŝǀĞŝůůĞŐĂůĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶ͕ƐĞŝnjĞ
ŵŽƌĞƚŚĂŶϭϬϬŬƉůĂŶƚƐ;EĞǁƐƵŐϮϭ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĐďĐ͘ĐĂͬŶĞǁƐͬĐĂŶĂĚĂͬŚĂŵŝůƚŽŶͬƉƌŽũĞĐƚͲǁŽŽůǁŝĐŚͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲŶŝĂŐĂƌĂͲϭ͘ϱϲϵϱϲϵϭ
5HWXUQWR7RS
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Submission Debbie France
ĂŶŶĂďŝƐZĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞDĂƚĞƌŝĂů
ϯŽĨϱ
ϲͿ WŽůŝĐĞ/ŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶͲĂŶŶĂďŝƐƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶĂůůĞŐĞĚůLJĨƵĞůŝŶŐƐLJŶƚŚĞƚŝĐĚƌƵŐ
ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶůĂďƐ;WƌŽũĞĐƚDŽŽŶͿ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗DŽƌĞƚŚĂŶΨϰϱŵŝŶĚƌƵŐƐĂŶĚĐĂƐŚƐĞŝnjĞĚĂƐƚǁŝŶĚƌƵŐŐĂŶŐƐĚŝƐŵĂŶƚůĞĚŝŶzŽƌŬZĞŐŝŽŶ
;WϮϰƵŐϴ͕ϮϬϭϵͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĐƉϮϰ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͬŵŽƌĞͲƚŚĂŶͲϰϱŵͲŝŶͲĚƌƵŐƐͲĂŶĚͲĐĂƐŚͲƐĞŝnjĞĚͲĂƐͲƚǁŝŶͲĚƌƵŐͲŐĂŶŐƐͲĚŝƐŵĂŶƚůĞĚͲŝŶͲ
LJŽƌŬͲƌĞŐŝŽŶͲϭ͘ϰϱϰϭϬϲϯ
ϳͿ WŽůŝĐĞ/ŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶʹƌĂŝĚƐŝŶǀŽůǀŝŶŐƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶĞdžĐĞĞĚŝŶŐůŝŵŝƚƐ
^ƚ͘ĂƚŚĂƌŝŶĞƐ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗EŝĂŐĂƌĂƉŽůŝĐĞďƵƐƚΨϯϰŵŝůůĞŐĂůĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶ;'ůŽďĂůEĞǁƐ:ƵůLJϭ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŐůŽďĂůŶĞǁƐ͘ĐĂͬŶĞǁƐͬϳϭϮϴϴϳϯͬŶŝĂŐĂƌĂͲŝůůĞŐĂůͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲŐƌŽǁͲŽƉͬ
<ŝŶŐdŽǁŶƐŚŝƉ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗WŽůŝĐĞƐĞŝnjĞΨϰ͘ϳŵŝŶŝůůĞŐĂůĚƌƵŐƐĂĨƚĞƌƐĞĂƌĐŚŽĨĨŽƌŵĞƌ:ŽĞ͛Ɛ'ĂƌĚĞŶƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJŝŶ<ŝŶŐ
;zŽƌŬZĞŐŝŽŶKĐƚϳ͕ϮϬϭϵͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘LJŽƌŬƌĞŐŝŽŶ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͲƐƚŽƌLJͬϵϲϯϯϯϱϮͲƉŽůŝĐĞͲƐĞŝnjĞͲϰͲϳŵͲŝŶͲŝůůĞŐĂůͲĚƌƵŐƐͲĂĨƚĞƌͲƐĞĂƌĐŚͲŽĨͲĨŽƌŵĞƌͲ
ũŽĞͲƐͲŐĂƌĚĞŶͲƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJͲŝŶͲŬŝŶŐͬ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ϴĐŚĂƌŐĞĚĂĨƚĞƌΨϰϬϬŬǁŽƌƚŚŽĨ͚ĞdžĐĞƐƐĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐ͛ĨŽƵŶĚŽŶ<ŝŶŐdŽǁŶƐŚŝƉŐƌŽǁͲŽƉ
;EĞǁƐKĐƚϮ͕ϮϬϭϴͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĐďĐ͘ĐĂͬŶĞǁƐͬĐĂŶĂĚĂͬƚŽƌŽŶƚŽͬĞŝŐŚƚͲĐŚĂƌŐĞĚͲŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂͲƚƌĂĨĨŝĐŬŝŶŐͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲĨĂƌŵƐͲLJŽƌŬͲƌĞŐŝŽŶͲ
ϭ͘ϰϴϰϳϭϭϰ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗WŽůŝĐĞďƵƐƚŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂŐƌŽǁŽƉŝŶ<ŝŶŐdŽǁŶƐŚŝƉǁŽƌƚŚΨϲ͘ϱŵ͕ƐĞŝnjĞϰ͕ϬϬϬƉůĂŶƚƐ
;dsEĞǁƐƵŐϯ͕ϮϬϭϴͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬƚŽƌŽŶƚŽ͘ĐƚǀŶĞǁƐ͘ĐĂͬƉŽůŝĐĞͲďƵƐƚͲŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂͲŐƌŽǁͲŽƉͲŝŶͲŬŝŶŐͲƚŽǁŶƐŚŝƉͲǁŽƌƚŚͲϲͲϱŵͲƐĞŝnjĞͲϰͲϬϬϬͲƉůĂŶƚƐͲ
ϭ͘ϰϬϯϵϴϲϯ
^ƚŽƵĨĨǀŝůůĞ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗WŽůŝĐĞďƵƐƚĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐŐƌŽǁŽƉŝŶĞdžĐĞƐƐŽĨůŝĐĞŶĐĞůŝŵŝƚƐŶĞĂƌƵƌŽƌĂ
;zŽƌŬZĞŐŝŽŶ:ĂŶϮϵ͕ϮϬϭϵͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘LJŽƌŬƌĞŐŝŽŶ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͲƐƚŽƌLJͬϵϭϰϴϴϭϲͲƉŽůŝĐĞͲďƵƐƚͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲŐƌŽǁͲŽƉͲŝŶͲĞdžĐĞƐƐͲŽĨͲůŝĐĞŶĐĞͲůŝŵŝƚƐͲ
ŶĞĂƌͲĂƵƌŽƌĂͬ
ϴͿ WŽůŝĐĞ/ŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶͲĂŶŶĂďŝƐďƵƐƚƐĂƚh^ͬĂŶĂĚĂďŽƌĚĞƌ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ĂŶĂĚŝĂŶƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚĂƌƌĞƐƚĞĚŝŶƌĞůĂƚŝŽŶƚŽŵĂƐƐŝǀĞĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐďƵƐƚĂƚh͘^͘ďŽƌĚĞƌ
;'ůŽďĂůEĞǁƐ:ƵŶĞϭϲ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŐůŽďĂůŶĞǁƐ͘ĐĂͬŶĞǁƐͬϳϬϳϬϲϵϳͬĐĂŶĂĚŝĂŶͲŝŶǀŽůǀĞĚͲƐŝŐŶŝĨŝĐĂŶƚͲĚƌƵŐͲƐĞŝnjƵƌĞͲƵͲƐͲďŽƌĚĞƌͬ
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ĂŶŶĂďŝƐZĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞDĂƚĞƌŝĂů
ϰŽĨϱ
ϵͿ &ĞĚĞƌĂůDW͛ƐŵĞŶƚŝŽŶĞĚŝŶĂƌƚŝĐůĞƐǁŚŽĂƌĞĂĐƚŝǀĞůLJƌĞƋƵĞƐƚŝŶŐ,ĞĂůƚŚĂŶĂĚĂ
ƚŽƐŽůǀĞĂŶŶĂďŝƐŝƐƐƵĞ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗DW&ŝŶůĞLJďƌŝŶŐƐƚŚĞŝƐƐƵĞŽĨƵŶůŝĐĞŶƐĞĚůĂƌŐĞͲƐĐĂůĞŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂƉƌŽĚƵĐĞƌƐƚŽWĂƌůŝĂŵĞŶƚ;EŽƌĨŽůŬdŽĚĂLJ
:ƵůLJϮϳ͕ϮϬϮϬͿͲ&ĞĚDWŝĂŶĞ&ŝŶůĞLJ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ŶŽƌĨŽůŬƚŽĚĂLJ͘ĐĂͬϮϬϮϬͬϬϳͬϮϳͬϵϲϵϴϲͬ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗^ƚŽŵƉŽƵƚĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐĐƌŝŵŝŶĂůŝƚLJ͗^ůŽĂŶ;YƵŝŶƚĞEĞǁƐ:ƵůLJϮ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ Ͳ&ĞĚDWĞƌĞŬ^ůŽĂŶ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ƋƵŝŶƚĞŶĞǁƐ͘ĐŽŵͬϮϬϮϬͬϬϳͬϬϮͬƐƚŽŵƉͲŽƵƚͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲĐƌŝŵŝŶĂůŝƚLJͲƐůŽĂŶͬ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͚͗^ƚŝŶŬƐůŝŬĞϭϬϬϬϬƐŬƵŶŬƐ͛͗dŽƚƚĞŶŚĂŵƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐǁĂŶƚŵŽƌĞƉŽƚĞŶƚƌĞƐƚƌŝĐƚŝŽŶƐĨŽƌŵĞĚŝĐĂůͲŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂ
ŐƌŽǁĞƌƐ;^ŝŵĐŽĞ&Ğďϭϭ͕ϮϬϮϬͿͲ&ĞĚDWdĞƌƌLJŽǁĚĂůů
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ƐŝŵĐŽĞ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͲƐƚŽƌLJͬϵϴϰϰϱϰϬͲͲƐƚŝŶŬƐͲůŝŬĞͲϭϬͲϬϬϬͲƐŬƵŶŬƐͲƚŽƚƚĞŶŚĂŵͲƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐͲǁĂŶƚͲŵŽƌĞͲ
ƉŽƚĞŶƚͲƌĞƐƚƌŝĐƚŝŽŶƐͲĨŽƌͲŵĞĚŝĐĂůͲŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂͲŐƌŽǁĞƌƐͬ
ϭϬͿ DƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŐƵŝĚĞƚŽĂŶŶĂďŝƐůĞŐŝƐůĂƚŝŽŶ;ďLJ&DͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬĨĐŵ͘ĐĂͬĞŶͬƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐͬŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůͲŐƵŝĚĞͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲůĞŐĂůŝnjĂƚŝŽŶ
ϭϭͿ dŚĞĨŝŶĂůƌĞƉŽƌƚŽĨƚŚĞƚĂƐŬĨŽƌĐĞŽŶĂŶŶĂďŝƐůĞŐĂůŝnjĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚƌĞŐƵůĂƚŝŽŶ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŚŽďĂŶ͘ůĂǁͬϮϬϭϳͬϬϭͬƚŚĞͲĨŝŶĂůͲƌĞƉŽƌƚͲŽĨͲƚŚĞͲƚĂƐŬͲĨŽƌĐĞͲŽŶͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲůĞŐĂůŝnjĂƚŝŽŶͲĂŶĚͲƌĞŐƵůĂƚŝŽŶͬ
ϭϮͿ DƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚŝĞƐǁŚŽŚĂǀĞƌĞĨƵƐĞĚƌĞƋƵĞƐƚƐĨŽƌĞdžĐĞƉƚŝŽŶƐƚŽďLJůĂǁƐ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗DĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂƐĞƚďĂĐŬƌĞůŝĞĨĚĞŶŝĞĚ;^ŝŵĐŽĞZĞĨŽƌŵĞƌDĂLJϮϵ͕ϮϬϭϵͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ƐŝŵĐŽĞƌĞĨŽƌŵĞƌ͘ĐĂͬŶĞǁƐͬůŽĐĂůͲŶĞǁƐͬŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂͲƐĞƚďĂĐŬͲƌĞůŝĞĨͲĚĞŶŝĞĚ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ŽƵŶĐŝůŽĨĨŝĐŝĂůůLJĚĞŶŝĞƐƚŚĞŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂŵŝĐƌŽͲĐƵůƚŝǀĂƚŝŽŶĨĂĐŝů ŝƚLJ
;EĞǁdĞĐdŝŵĞƐDĂƌĐŚϲ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉ͗ͬͬŶĞǁƚĞĐƚŝŵĞƐ͘ĐŽŵ͍ͬƉсϮϰϯϴϴ
ϭϯͿ ŽƵƌƚĐĂƐĞƐͲLJůĂǁͬŽŶŝŶŐǀŝŽůĂƚŝŽŶƐ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ĂŶŶĂďŝƐƉƌŽĚƵĐĞƌƉůĞĂĚƐŐƵŝůƚLJƚŽǀŝŽůĂƚŝŶŐďLJůĂǁ
;^ŝŵĐŽĞZĞĨŽƌŵĞƌ&ĞďϮϬ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ƐŝŵĐŽĞƌĞĨŽƌŵĞƌ͘ĐĂͬŶĞǁƐͬůŽĐĂůͲŶĞǁƐͬĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲƉƌŽĚƵĐĞƌͲĞŶƚĞƌƐͲŐƵŝůƚLJͲƉůĞĂ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ĂƐƚ'ǁŝůůŝŵďƵƌLJƚĂŬĞƐŵĞĚŝĐĂůŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂĨĂĐŝůŝƚLJƚŽĐŽƵƌƚ
;zŽƌŬZĞŐŝŽŶƵŐϭϮ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘LJŽƌŬƌĞŐŝŽŶ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͲƐƚŽƌLJͬϭϬϭϯϰϰϯϵͲĞĂƐƚͲŐǁŝůůŝŵďƵƌLJͲƚĂŬĞƐͲŵĞĚŝĐĂůͲŵĂƌŝũƵĂŶĂͲĨĂĐŝůŝƚLJͲƚŽͲ
ĐŽƵƌƚͬ
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ĂŶŶĂďŝƐZĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞDĂƚĞƌŝĂů
ϱŽĨϱ
ϭϰͿ EƵŝƐĂŶĐĞďLJůĂǁĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚͲĂŶŶĂďŝƐŽĚŽƵƌ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗ŽƵŶĐŝůĞŶĂĐƚƐŶƵŝƐĂŶĐĞďLJͲůĂǁĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐŽĚŽƵƌĐŽŶĐĞƌ ŶƐ
;ƌĂĚĨŽƌĚdŽĚĂLJ:ƵŶϭϵ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ďƌĂĚĨŽƌĚƚŽĚĂLJ͘ĐĂͬůŽĐĂůͲŶĞǁƐͬĐŽƵŶĐŝůͲĞŶĂĐƚƐͲŶƵŝƐĂŶĐĞͲďLJͲůĂǁͲĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲŽĚŽƵƌͲ
ĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐͲϮϰϰϭϮϰϱ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗,ĂŵŝůƚŽŶƚĂƌŐĞƚƐůĂƌŐĞͲƐĐĂůĞƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůŐƌŽǁŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐǁŝƚŚŶƵŝƐĂŶĐĞďLJůĂǁĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚ
;'ůŽďĂůEĞǁƐƉƌϮϯ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŐůŽďĂůŶĞǁƐ͘ĐĂͬŶĞǁƐͬϲϴϱϳϱϬϲͬĐŝƚLJͲŽĨͲŚĂŵŝůƚŽŶͲŶƵŝƐĂŶĐĞͲďLJůĂǁͲĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚƐͲƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůͲŐƌŽǁͲ
ŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͬ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗EƵŝƐĂŶĐĞďLJůĂǁƚŽĚĞĂůǁŝƚŚĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐŽĚŽƵƌĐŽŵŝŶŐƐŽŽŶƚŽ>ŝŶĐŽůŶ
;EŝĂŐĂƌĂdŚŝƐtĞĞŬƵŐϯ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ŶŝĂŐĂƌĂƚŚŝƐǁĞĞŬ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͲƐƚŽƌLJͬϭϬϭϮϴϭϭϵͲŶƵŝƐĂŶĐĞͲďLJůĂǁͲƚŽͲĚĞĂůͲǁŝƚŚͲĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐͲŽĚŽƵƌͲ
ĐŽŵŝŶŐͲƐŽŽŶͲƚŽͲůŝŶĐŽůŶͬ
ƌƚŝĐůĞ͗WĞůŚĂŵŐŝǀĞƐƐƚĂŵƉŽĨĂƉƉƌŽǀĂůŽŶŽĚŽƵƌďLJůĂǁƚŽĚĞĂůǁŝƚŚĐĂŶŶĂďŝƐŽƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐ
;EŝĂŐĂƌĂdŚŝƐtĞĞŬDĂƌϮϳ͕ϮϬϮϬͿ
ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ŶŝĂŐĂƌĂƚŚŝƐǁĞĞŬ͘ĐŽŵͬŶĞǁƐͲƐƚŽƌLJͬϵϵϭϴϯϰϬͲƉĞůŚĂŵͲŐŝǀĞƐͲƐƚĂŵƉͲŽĨͲĂƉƉƌŽǀĂůͲŽŶͲŽĚŽƵƌͲďLJůĂǁͲ
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Submission Debbie France
From the Office of the Clerk
The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward
332 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727
clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca
November 3, 2020
Please be advised that during the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 29,
2020 the following motion was carried;
RESOLUTION NO. CW-407-2020
DATE: October 29, 2020
MOVED BY: Councillor MacNaughton
SECONDED BY: Councillor St-Jean
Resolution by Councillor MacNaughton regarding Bill 218, Supporting
Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 is proposing changes to
the Municipal Elections Act of 1996
WHEREAS municipalities in Ontario are responsible for conducting the fair and
democratic elections of local representatives; and
WHEREAS Government of Ontario, with Bill 218, Supporting Ontario’s Recovery
and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 is proposing changes to the Municipal Elections
Act of 1996
• to prohibit the use of ranked ballots in future Municipal Elections, and
• extend nomination day from the end of July to the second Friday in
September; and
WHEREAS each municipal election is governed by the Municipal Elections Act
which was amended in 2016 to include the option to allow Municipalities to utilize
ranked ballots for their elections and shorter nomination periods; and
WHEREAS London, Ontario ran the first ranked ballot election in 2018 and several
other municipalities since have approved bylaws to adopt the practice, or are in the
process of doing so including our regional neighbours in Kingston via a referendum
return of 63%; and
From the Office of the Clerk
The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward
332 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727
clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca
WHEREAS the operation, finance and regulatory compliance of electi ons is fully
undertaken by municipalities themselves; and,
WHEREAS local governments are best poised to understand the representational
needs and challenges of the body politic they represent, and when looking at
alternative voting methods to ensure more people vote safely, it becomes more
difficult to implement these alternatives with the proposed shorter period between
Nomination day and the October 24, 2022 Election day;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Corporation of the County of Prince
Edward Council send a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing urging
that the Government of Ontario continues to respect Ontario municipalities’ ability to
apply sound representative principles in their execution of elections;
AND THAT the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Council recommends
that the Government of Ontario supports the freedom of municipalities to run
democratic elections within the existing framework the Act currently offers;
AND THAT this resolution be circulated to all Ontario Municipalities, AMO and
AMCTO.
CARRIED
_______________________
Catalina Blumenberg, Clerk
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Report To: Committee of the Whole
Meeting Date: October 19, 2020
Subject: Proposed Regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act
(Bill 108)
Recommendation(s)
1. That the Report PA20-22 dated October19, 2020, be received and
2. That the report be endorsed and submitted to the Province, along with the
following motion, as the Town of Grimsby’s comments to the Environmental
Registry.
WHEREAS Royal Assent has been granted to Bill 108 entitled ‘More Homes,
More Choice Act, 2019’ on June 6, 2019; and,
WHEREAS Schedule 11 of Bill 108 contains amendments to the Ontario
Heritage Act which require appeals under the Ontario Heritage Act to be heard
by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal not the Conservation Review Board; and,
WHEREAS the Conservation Review Board is an adjudicative tribunal that,
through the mandate provided by the Ontario Heritage Act, considers a number
of matters such as:
• The proposed designation of a property as having cultural heritage value
or interest;
• Applications for the repeal of a By-law on a specific property;
• Applications related to the alteration of a property covered by a By-law;
and,
• Matters related to archaeological licensing. AND,
WHEREAS Schedule 11 of Bill 108 will come into effect on a date to be
proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor; and,
WHEREAS the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal are not experts in heritage
matters unlike members of the Conservation Review Board; and,
WHEREAS the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decisions are binding decisions
unlike the Conservation Review Board non-binding recommendations; and,
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WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act provides a means for municipalities to
protect and preserve the cultural heritage value or interest of the municipality for
generations to come; and,
WHEREAS the Conservation Review Board currently provides reports to
municipal council’s setting out its findings of fact, and its recommendations so
that a final decision can be rendered by municipalities about what is valuable in
their community;
WHEREAS the Town of Grimsby remains committed to the preservation and
protection of property of cultural heritage value or interest;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Grimsby strongly
recommends that Schedule 11 of Bill 108 be amended to remove the powers
provided to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, retaining authority for hearing
certain appeals by the Conservation Review Board; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Grimsby strongly recommends
that Schedule 11 of Bill 108 be amended to return the authority for final decisions
to municipal council’s as the elected representative of the communities wherein
the property and its features of cultural heritage value exist; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be sent to the
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Lisa McLeod the Minister of
Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, Andrea Horwath, MPP and
Leader of the Official Opposition and the Ontario NDP Party, MPP Steven Del
Duca Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, Mike Schreiner MPP and Leader of the
Green Party of Ontario, Sam Oosterholf MPP Niagara West; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be sent to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), all MPP’s in the Province of
Ontario, the Niagara Region and all Municipalities in Ontario for their
consideration.”
We strongly recommend that the Ontario government consider amendments to Bill 108
to return the final authority to municipal Council’s to determine what is of cultural
heritage value or interest in their communities with the benefits of the expert and
professional advice provided by the Conservation Review Board.
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Purpose
To provide staff with direction to provide comments to the Environmental Registry on
the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 108). As the impetus for the new
proposed regulations is Bill 108, The More Homes, More Choices Act, staff remain
concerned that the Province's stated objective to increase housing supply should not
come at the expense of the Town of Grimsby’s irreplaceable cultural heritage resources,
as the purpose of the Ontario Heritage Act being to protect and conserve heritage
properties.
Background
Updates to the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 108)
In November 2018, the Province introduced a consultation document: “Increasing
Housing Supply in Ontario.” On May 2, 2019, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing introduced “More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan”
and the supporting Bill 108 – the proposed More Homes, More Choice Act. The
Province stated that the objective of these initiatives is to ensure more housing
choices/supply and address housing affordability. The Ontario Heritage Act was one of
13 provincial statues impacted by Bill 108.
At that time, the proposed regulations for the OHA were unknown but the Ministry of
Tourism, Culture and Sport indicated that regulations were to be released “later this
year” after consultation and would be posted for comment. At that time, the changes to
the OHA were expected to be proclaimed and in full force and effect for July 1, 2020.
Later this date was changed to January 1, 2021. The proposed regulations were
released for public comment on September 21, 2020, being partially delayed by the
COVID-19 pandemic. The changes to the OHA are still anticipated to be proclaimed on
January 1, 2021. Comments on the proposed regulations are due to the Environmental
Registry by November 5, 2020. Communication from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture
and Sport indicates that ‘Updates to the existing Ontario Heritage Tool Kit, which will
support implementation of the amendments and proposed regulation, are forthcoming.
Drafts of the revised guides will be made available for public comment later this fall.’
Staff will share this information with the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee and
Council as it becomes available.
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Analysis/Comments
The Environmental Registry posting includes the proposed regulations and a summary
of the proposed regulations for the following:
1. Principles that a municipal council shall consider when making decisions
under specific parts of the OHA.
2. Mandatory content for designation by-laws.
3. Events which would trigger the new 90-day timeline for issuing a notice of
intention to designate and exceptions to when the timeline would apply.
4. Exceptions to the new 120-day timeline to pass a designation by-law after a
notice of intention to designate has been issued.
5. Minimum requirements for complete applications for alteration or demolition of
heritage properties.
6. Steps that must be taken when council has consented to the demolition or
removal of a building or structure, or a heritage attribute.
7. Information and material to be provided to Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
(LPAT) when there is an appeal of a municipal decision to help ensure that it has
all relevant information necessary to make an appropriate decision.
8. Housekeeping amendments related to amending a designation by-law and an
owner’s reapplication for the repeal of a designation by-law.
9. Transition provisions.
Many of the proposed regulations are procedural and provide clarity on the new
processes that were including in Bill 108. The summary of the proposals is as follows:
Regulatory Proposals
1. Principles to guide municipal decision making
The amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act give authority to prescribe
principles that a municipal council shall consider when making decisions under
prescribed provisions of Parts IV and V of the Act. The proposed principles relate
to the purpose of the Ontario Heritage Act and are intended to help decision-
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makers better understand what to focus on when making decisions under the
Act.
The proposed principles are consistent with Ontario’s policy framework for cultural
heritage conservation. The proposed principles provide context for a municipality to
follow when making decisions about designated heritage properties, including the
minimization of adverse impacts to the cultural heritage value of a property or district.
They also require the municipality to consider the views of all interested persons and
communities. The new principles will be used in conjunction with Ontario Regulation
9/06, for which no changes have been proposed at this time. While staff already use
many similar principles to guide the review process, it is noted that many of the
principles use ‘should’ rather than ‘shall’ in reference to the principles. The most
problematic is the principle that “property that is determined to be of cultural heritage
value or interest should be protected and conserved for all generations”. Using ‘should’
rather than ‘shall’ contradicts the Provincial Policy Statement 2020, which states
“Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be
conserved”. Staff would prefer consistency in the language in these two provincial
policies and recommend that the language from the PPS 2020 be adopted as a
principle for the Ontario Heritage Act.
An additional recommendation would be that the definition of ‘adaptive reuse’ included
in this section be revised from “the alteration of a property of cultural heritage value or
interest to fit new uses or circumstances while retaining the heritage attributes of the
property” to “the alteration of a property of cultural heritage value or interest to fit new
uses or circumstances while retaining the cultural heritage value or interest and the
heritage attributes of the property”.
2. Mandatory content for designation by-laws
The Ontario Heritage Act amendments provide a regulatory authority to prescribe
mandatory content for designation by-laws. The goal is to achieve greater
consistency across municipalities and to provide improved clarity for property
owners through designation by-laws including:
• Identifying the property for the purposes of locating it and providing an
understanding of its layout and components;
• Establishing minimum requirements for the statement of cultural heritage
value or interest; and
• Setting standards for describing heritage attributes.
From staff’s perspective, the most significant changes to the requirements for a
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designation by-law are:
• The requirement to include a map or image of the area. This has not typically
been done in the past due to the preferences of the Land Registry Office;
however, from a staff perspective, this would not be difficult or onerous.
• The description of the heritage attributes must be ‘brief’ and also explain how
each attribute contributes to the cultural heritage value or interest of the
property. Staff note that the requirement for explanations may make the
description less brief, but are generally supportive of this requirement as it
may help clarify both the heritage attributes and the cultural heritage value of
the property. However, this requirement will likely increase the amount of staff
time required to draft designation by-laws.
• The by-law may list any features of the property that are not heritage
attributes. Including a formal list of non-heritage attributes within the by-law
could provide clarity to both the property owner and the Town of Grimsby.
3. 90-day timeline to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate Amendments to the
Ontario Heritage Act establish a new 90-day timeline for issuing a notice of
intention to designate (NOID) when the property is subject to prescribed events.
It also allows for exceptions to this restriction to be prescribed.
The new timeline is intended to encourage discussions about potential
designations with development proponents at an early stage to avoid designation
decisions being made late in the land use planning process. The ministry has
proposed three triggers which would place this restriction on council’s ability to
issue a NOID. These are applications submitted to the municipality for either an
official plan amendment, a zoning by-law amendment or a plan of subdivision.
The proposed regulation also provides exceptions to when the 90-day timeline
applies. The ministry is proposing the following categories of exceptions.
• Mutual agreement – Where an extension of, or exemption from, the 90-
day restriction on issuing a NOID is mutually agreed to by the municipality
and the property owner who made the application under the Planning Act.
• Administrative restrictions – Where municipal council or heritage
committee are limited in their ability to reasonably fulfill the statutory
requirements for issuing a NOID within the original 90-day timeframe.
This would apply in cases of a declared emergency or where a municipal
heritage committee would be unable to provide its recommendations to
council. The timeframe would be extended by 90 days.
• New and relevant information – Where new and relevant information could
have an impact on the potential cultural heritage value or interest of the
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property is revealed and needs further investigation. Council would be
able to extend the timeframe through a council resolution. In the case of
new and relevant information council would have 180 days from the date
of the council resolution to ensure there is sufficient time for further
information gathering and analysis to inform council’s decision.
Expiration of restriction – The 90-day restriction on council’s ability to issue a NOID
would not remain on the property indefinitely and would no longer apply when the
application that originally triggered the 90-day timeframe is finally disposed of under the
Planning Act.
The proposed regulation also provides notification requirements related to the
exceptions to the 90-day timeframe restriction.
Overall, the regulations provide required clarity to the proposed new timelines. Staff are
pleased that one of the exemptions to the new regulated timelines is through mutual
agreement, as many developers in Grimsby have demonstrated their willingness to
work with staff and Council to work towards heritage conservation goals through the
planning process.
The exemption for ‘new and relevant’ materials is useful to ensure that all parties have
all of the information needed to make a decision. To this end, the regulations also
provide a definition of ‘new and relevant’ to be applied in this context.
The termination period for the 90-day timelines is limited to the lifespan of the specific
planning application. This will ensure that properties are not prohibited from heritage
conservation indefinitely.
However, staff have several concerns in regards to these proposed regulations. First,
the 90 day timeline will not provide enough time for the town to request and review a
peer review of a Heritage Impact Assessment, should the town feel that review is
necessary. Staff recommend that the 90 day timeline be increased, or that an additional
exemption be included that provides municipalities more time to address requirements
for peer review. Likewise, the substantially reduced time limit for planning decisions in
Bill 108, especially in regards to decisions for zoning by-law amendments, will create
challenges for staff where heritage properties are involved in a planning application.
Staff also note that these new timelines will require significant changes to internal
processes in order to accommodate the regulations, which in turn will take a significant
amount of staff time to coordinate between Heritage Planning staff, and Planning staff.
4. 120-day timeline to pass a designation by-law Amendments to the Ontario
Heritage Act establish a new requirement for designation by-laws to be passed
within 120 days of issuing a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID). It also
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allows for exceptions to be prescribed. The ministry is proposing the following
categories for exceptions.
• Mutual agreement - Where an extension of, or exemption from, the
requirement to pass a by-law within 120 days of issuing a NOID is
mutually agreed to by the municipality and the property owner.
• Administrative restrictions – Where municipal council is limited in its
ability to reasonably fulfill the statutory requirements for passing a
designation bylaw within the original 120-day timeframe. This would
apply in cases of a declared emergency.
• New and relevant information – Where new and relevant information
that could have an impact on the potential cultural heritage value or
interest of the property is revealed and needs further investigation.
• Council would be able to extend the timeframe through a council
resolution to ensure there is enough time for further information
gathering and analysis to inform its decision.
• Council would have an additional 180 days from the date of the council
resolution to pass the bylaw.
Exceptions allowing for the extension of the 120-day timeframe for passing a by-
law must occur prior to the expiry of the initial 120 days. The proposed regulation
includes notification requirements related to the exceptions to the 120-day
timeframe.
Similar to the exemptions for the 90-day designation notice timeline, the proposed
exemptions to pass a designation by-law, especially through mutual agreement, are
generally considered helpful. The practice of passing a by-law soon after the objection
period has expired (or an appeal has been resolved), is already undertaken in Grimsby
for most designations. However, staff would note that implementing these regulations
will require staff time to accomplish.
5. 60-day timeline to confirm complete applications, alteration or demolition and
contents of complete applications
Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act establish a new timeline of 60 days for
the municipality to respond to a property owner about the completeness of their
application for alteration of, or demolition or removal affecting, a designate
heritage property. It also provides a regulatory authority for the Province to set
out minimum requirements for complete applications. The purpose of these
provincial minimum standards is to ensure transparency so that property owners
are aware of what information is required when making an application. The
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details of what is proposed in regulation reflect current municipal best practices.
The proposed regulation also enables municipalities to build on the provincial
minimum requirements for complete applications as a way of providing additional
flexibility to address specific municipal contexts and practices. Where
municipalities choose to add additional requirements, the proposed regulation
requires them to use one of the following official instruments: municipal by-law,
council resolution or official plan policy. The proposed regulation establishes that
the 60-day timeline for determining if the application is complete and has
commenced starts when an application is served on the municipality. It further
proposes that applications may now be served through a municipality’s electronic
system, in addition to email, mail or in person.
The introduction of a timeline to confirm a complete application for heritage issues is
new, but is not unwelcome as it will provide clarity for the property owner and the town.
The list of submission requirement set out in the regulations is similar to the
requirements that the town already requires; however, a more thorough review of any
proposed materials should be undertaken and a report brought forward to Council to
confirm Grimsby’s list of required submissions and be adopted by municipal by-law as
required by the regulation. The ability for the town to set its own additional requirements
(through due process) is important to ensure that the town’s heritage conservation goals
are met.
However, staff note that the requirements for a complete application are only applied
to subsections 33 (2) and 34 (2) of the Ontario Heritage Act, meaning that there are no
requirements for a complete application for properties designated under Part V as part
of heritage conservation districts. Staff recommend that the requirements for complete
application also be applied to district properties.
6. Prescribed steps following council's consent to a demolition or removal under
s. 34.3
Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act provide that municipal council consent
is required for the demolition or removal of any heritage attributes, in addition to
the demolition or removal of a building or structure. This is because removal or
demolition of a heritage attribute that is not a building or structure, such as a
landscape element that has cultural heritage value, could also impact the cultural
heritage value or interest of a property.
Prior to the amendments, where council approved a demolition or removal under
s. 34, the Act required council to repeal the designation by-law. However, in
cases where only certain heritage attributes have been removed or demolished,
or where the demolition or removal was of a structure or building that did not
have cultural heritage value or interest, the property might still retain cultural
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heritage value or interest. In these cases, repeal of the by-law would not be
appropriate.
The proposed regulation provides municipalities with improved flexibility by
requiring council to first determine the impact, if any, of the demolition or removal
on the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and the corresponding
description of heritage attributes. Based on the determination council makes, it is
required to take the appropriate administrative action, which ranges from issuing
a notice that no changes to the by-law are required, to amending the by-law as
appropriate, to repealing the by-law. Council’s determination and the required
administrative actions that follow are not appealable to LPAT.
The proposed regulation provides that, where council has agreed to the removal
of a building or structure from a designated property to be relocated to a new
property, council may follow an abbreviated process for designating the receiving
property. The proposed regulation provides a series of administrative steps to
support the designation by-law. Council’s determination that the new property
has cultural heritage value or interest and the subsequent designation by-law
made under this proposed regulation would not be appealable to LPAT.
The requirement to issue notice for demolition of any heritage attributes of a property
was a concern, however, the clarification that a repealing by-law may not be required for
every demolition is helpful. Following the demolition or removal, if the cultural heritage
value or interest and heritage attributes do not need amending, the only notice
requirement is to the Ontario Heritage Trust, who are already required to receive notice
of all decisions regarding alterations, demolitions, removals and relocations.
However, staff would note that the wording of the regulation is slightly confusing: “After
the demolition or removal of a building, structure or heritage attribute on the property is
complete, the council of the municipality shall, in consultation with the municipal
heritage committee established under section 28 of the Act, if one has been
established, make one of the following determinations..” Staff are unclear on if this
means that removal of any building, even one that is not a heritage attribute (i.e. a
modern garden shed), requires Council approval.
7. Information to be provided to LPAT upon an appeal with the exception of
decisions made under section 34.3 as described above, all final municipal
decisions related to designation, amendment and repeal, as well as alteration of
a heritage property under the Act will now be appealable to LPAT, in addition to
decisions related to demolition and Heritage Conservation Districts, which were
already appealable to LPAT. The decisions of LPAT are binding. Preliminary
objections to designation matters will now be made to the municipality, before the
final decision is made. Prior to the amendments, appeals of designation-related
notices or appeals of alteration decisions were made to the Conservation Review
Board, whose decisions were not binding.
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A regulatory authority was added to ensure that appropriate information and
materials related to designations, alteration and demolition decisions are
forwarded to the LPAT to inform appeals. The proposed regulation outlines which
materials and information must be forwarded for every LPAT appeal process in
the Act by the clerk within 15 calendar days of the municipality’s decision.
The two-tier process of objection to the municipality, followed by appeal to the LPAT, is
a noted concern as this new process will create delays for property owners, staff, the
Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee and Council. The updated regulation does not
change this; it provides a list of the materials and information required for LPAT
appeals.
8. Housekeeping amendments
Amendments to the Act included regulatory authority to address a few
housekeeping matters through regulation. Previously, where a municipality
proposed to make substantial amendments to an existing designation by-law
it stated that the designation process in section 29 applied with necessary
modifications. The proposed regulation clearly sets out the modified process,
including revised language that is more appropriate for an amending by-law.
The proposed regulation also makes it clear that there is no 90-day restriction
on issuing a notice of proposed amendment to a by-law and provides that council
has 365 days from issuing the notice of proposed amendment to pass the final
amending by-law and that this timeframe can only be extended through mutual
agreement.
The proposed regulation also outlines restrictions on a property owner’s ability to
reapply for repeal of a designation by-law where the application was
unsuccessful, unless council consents otherwise. The one-year restriction on
an owner’s reapplication maintains what had been included in the Act prior to
the amendments.
The ability to amend a heritage designation by-law is improved through the regulations
that provide clarity to the stated process. Staff support this regulation as it will make it
easier to update old designation by-laws as required, as well as make amendments to
by-laws that require updating to remove listed heritage attributes as per the new
regulation.
9. Transition
Section 71 of the Ontario Heritage Act establishes a regulation-making authority
for transitional matters to facilitate the implementation of the amendments,
including to deal with any problems or issues arising as a result of amendments.
The proposed transition rules provide clarity on matters that are already in
progress at the time the amendments come into force.
General Transition Rule
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All processes that commenced on a date prior to proclamation would follow the
process and requirements set out in the Act as it read the day before
proclamation. The proposed regulation sets out the specific triggers for
determining if a process had commenced.
Exceptions
Outstanding notices of intention to designate. Where council has published a
notice of intention to designate but has not yet withdrawn the notice or passed
the by-law at the time of proclamation, the municipality will have 365 days from
proclamation to pass the by-law, otherwise the notice will be deemed withdrawn.
Where a notice of intention to designate has been referred to the Conservation
Review Board, the 365 days would be paused until the Board either issues its
report or until the objection has been withdrawn, whichever occurs earlier.
90-Day restriction on issuing a NOID
The 90-day restriction on council's ability to issue a NOID would only apply where
all notices of complete application have been issued by the municipality in
relation to a prescribed Planning Act application, on or after proclamation.
Prescribed steps following council’s consent to demolition or removal (s.34.3)
The ministry is proposing that the prescribed steps would apply following consent
to an application by the municipality or by order of the Tribunal, where at the time
of proclamation council had not already repealed the by-law under s. 34.3.
Staff would note that the transitions proposed will place increased demand on staff time
and resources in order to prepare for the January 1, 2021 implementation deadline. As
this has not been accounted or planned for, staff would recommend that the
proclamation deadline be pushed to July 1, 2021 to allow municipalities more time to
prepare, especially in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already
created additional stress on staff resources.
Regulatory Impact Assessment
The objective of the proposed regulation is to improve provincial direction on how
to use the Ontario Heritage Act, provide clearer rules and tools for decision
making, and support consistency in the appeals process. Direct compliance costs
and administrative burdens associated with the proposed regulations are
unknown at this time. New rules and tools set out in the proposed regulations are
expected to result in faster development approvals.
There are anticipated social and environmental benefits as the proposed
regulation seeks to achieve greater consistency to protecting and managing
heritage property across the province.
Overall, staff support many of the proposed regulation changes, as they provide greater
clarity for the new processes created through Bill 108. Some of the concerns identified
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by the town in their comments on Bill 108 remain, such as all appeals being moved to
the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) from the Conservation Review Board (CRB).
The proposed regulations appear to be consistent with the objectives of Provincial
policy and the OHA to conserve significant cultural heritage resources. However, many
of the town’s existing processes will need to be adjusted to conform to the proposed
regulation changes. Staff would recommend to the Province that more time be provided
to municipalities to accommodate the new regulations, especially given that the COVID-
19 pandemic is in the second wave and also because the revised Ontario Heritage Took
Kit has not been provided for draft comment and review. Additionally, staff resources
will need to be evaluated in light of the current volume of heritage alteration applications
to ensure the delivery of heritage reports and notices occur within the specified
timelines. The substantially reduced time limit for planning decisions in Bill 108,
especially in regards to decisions for zoning by-law amendments, will create challenges
for staff where heritage properties are involved in a planning application.
The Province has noted that the direct compliance costs and administrative burdens are
unknown at this time. Staff would suggest that the cost and burden on already stressed
municipalities operating in an ongoing pandemic would be significant.
Strategic Priorities
This report addresses the corporate strategic goal to: Protect, preserve and enhancing
Grimsby’s distinct heritage and culture
Financial Impact
There are no direct financial implications arising from the recommendations in this
report. However, the proposed regulation changes will have undetermined financial
impacts for the town.
Public Input
Members of the public may provide comments on Bill 108’s proposed changes through
the related postings on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) website.
Conclusion
As the impetus for the new proposed regulations is Bill 108, The More Homes, More
Choices Act, staff remain concerned that the Province's stated objective to increase
housing supply should not come at the expense of the Town of Grimsby’s irreplaceable
cultural heritage resources, as the purpose of the Ontario Heritage Act being to protect
and conserve heritage properties.
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Prepared by,
Name: Bianca Verrecchia
Title: Assistant Heritage Planner
Submitted by,
Name: Antonietta Minichillo
Title: Director of Planning, Building & Bylaw
Good Morning!
My name is Lindsey Husband and I work with the YWCA Before and After School Programs. I am
reaching out in regard to using your site as our emergency evacuation location for our programs
run at Straffordville Public School. The Straffordville Community Centre has been
our emergency site in the past, but we like to check in annually to make sure that this plan is still
approved.
If you could send back a written approval that this is still a go, that would be extremely appreciated!
On that note, if there is any additional information that you would like our staff to know for
entering your premises, please include that in your written approval. Is there an alarm code? A
new key? Lock up instructions that you would like us to follow? And if there is anyone that we
should notify should we ever have to use your premises.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you so much
Lindsey Husband
School Age Childcare Administrative Support
YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin
lhusband@ywcaste.ca
REPORT
CAO
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk
Lorne James, Treasurer
DATE: November 19, 2020
REPORT: CAO-43/20
SUBJECT: COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2021 FINANCIAL PLANNING
BACKGROUND
On March 21, 2020 at 11:00 am, the Elgin County Warden, along with Mayors from the City of
St. Thomas, Municipality of Bayham, Municipality of Central Elgin, Township of Southwold,
Municipality of Dutton Dunwich and the Township of Malahide each declared a local State of
Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic developments and to draw attention to Public
Health recommendations.
On April 27, 2020, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed By-law
No. 2020-030 implementing the following COVID-19 Financial Policy:
Tax Levy
o Deferral of application of penalty or interest on current amounts for 90 days from
the February 28, 2020 tax due date.
Excluding penalty and interest applied prior to March 19, 2020
o Deferral of application of penalty or interest on current amounts for 90 days from
the May 29, 2020 tax due date.
Water/Wastewater Consumption Fees
o Deferral of application of penalty or interest on current amounts for 60 days from
the March 31, 2020 due date.
Excluding penalty and interest applied prior to March 19, 2020
o Deferral of application of penalty or interest on current amounts for 60 days from
the May 31, 2020 due date.
•The above policies do not apply to supplemental tax bills and/or past due
amounts. Penalty and interest will be applied to non-current amounts.
On September 3, 2020, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed the
following resolution:
WHEREAS the Community and the Municipality have put forth significant efforts
to date to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS considering legislative provisions, public health guidance and
resource allocation, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham
directs:
•facility rentals not be permitted for the remainder of 2020; and,
•the Port Burwell Remembrance Parade, the Straffordville Santa Claus
Parade and the Port Burwell Santa Claus Parade approvals of February
6, 2020 be rescinded.
AND THAT the Vienna Light up the Park & Caroling and Straffordville Parkette
Lighting of the Lights events be advised compliance with Southwestern Public
Health Event Guidance documents is required;
AND THAT staff be directed to contact the community groups to communicate
these decisions;
AND THAT the Municipality encourage the community to celebrate these events
in modified ways following public health guidelines to reduce the risk of
transmission of COVID-19.
An overview of the Municipality of Bayham financial impacts to date is as follows:
COVID-19 FINANCIAL IMPACTS
AMOUNT CATEGORY
$79,793 COVID-19 Expenses
$45,820 COVID-19 Lost Revenues
-$83,416 Council Directed Expense Reductions
$42,197 Net COVID-19 Financial Impacts
The COVID-19 Financial Impacts table demonstrates as of November 09, 2020 the Municipality
has incurred a net amount of unbudgeted costs of $42,197. An overview of the categories
includes but is not limited to:
•COVID-19 Expense consist of unbudgeted amounts including:
o Personal Protective Equipment
o Enhanced sanitation measures
o Provincial Order Education & Enforcement
•COVID-19 Lost Revenues consist of:
o Interest and Penalty revenue as a result of the COVID-19 Financial Policy
o SCC & VCC rental revenues
o Provincial student grants
•Expense Reductions consist of the following expense reductions:
o Municipal Assistance
o Museum Students
o Public Works Students
On May 21, 2020 in Report CAO-22/20 re COVID-19 Pandemic, staff estimated a $46,000
deficit at yearend. A significant yearend surplus is now projected based on the following factors:
•Capital expense reductions on Vienna Line and the Baynor South Bridge projects from
aggressive procurement and alternative project solutions
•Unexpected human resources cost avoidance
•Building Permit revenues
DISCUSSION
As noted within Report TR-10/2020 Capital Budget:
2020 and the COVID-19 Pandemic has presented many challenges to the
community and the municipality. The decision of the Province to pause phased-in
reassessment will have an impact on the 2021 municipal levy.
The Municipality of Bayham generally realizes 8% annual assessment roll book
growth. 6.9% is phased-in assessment growth while 1.1% is new assessment
growth. In 2021, due to the deferral of the assessment update, the Municipality
projects approximately 1.1% total assessment growth1. Lack of phased-in
assessment growth will result in tax levy increases to property owners who would
not typically see as much, or any, levy increase with phased-in assessment
growth.
The Municipality of Bayham generally offers core infrastructure and legislated
services with minimal services offered beyond legislative services. In 2020, the
Municipality of Bayham Operating Budget included $6,041,201 of total operating
levy expenses. $1,102,780 (18%) of that operating levy expense is considered
service level expense. This includes $330,686 of guarantorship loan expenses.
For the purposes of this explanation ‘service level expense’ is defined as a service
not explicitly legislated. This does not mean that the aforementioned service level
expenses are not critical to the Municipality i.e. Parks, Tourism, Recreation etc.
This does mean the Municipality has limited discretionary areas to reduce overall
expenses.
Assuming Public Health Guidelines remain similar to 2020, staff project the 2021 requirement to
add an additional $45,000 in expenses to Building Maintenance operational accounts for the
Municipal Office, Public Works, Fire Department, Libraries and Museum. These expenses are
associated with enhanced sanitation measures and personal protective equipment. An
additional $15,000 in expenses to the Building Maintenance operational accounts for the
Water/Wastewater Department is required, which would potentially reduce water/wastewater
reserve transfers, but not increase the municipal tax levy.
Incorporation of the above noted sanitation and personal protective equipment expenses
creates a draft notional levy increase of $426,638. A goal of a notional levy increase of
$390,000 matching the 2020 budget notional levy increase was previously set. This goal has the
potential to be obtained largely by reducing the annual capital budget increase to $50,000. This
represents a significant deviation from the 2016 Infrastructure Deficit funding strategy.
In advance of posting the 2021 Operating Budget-Draft, staff seek further Council direction on
the following items:
STRAFFORDVILLE LIBRARY – ENABLING ACCESSIBILITY FUND
On June 18, 2020, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed the
following resolution:
THAT Report CAO-32/20 re Straffordville Library Lift Addition be received for
information;
AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to enter in an Agreement with PK
Construction Inc. for the construction of the Straffordville Library Lift Addition as outlined
within RFT 20-03.
1 Confirmed as of November 9, 2020 - MPAC
Report CAO-32/20 commented:
Although the Facility Reserve ($61,526) and the Working Capital Reserve ($78,000)
have sufficient resources to fund the municipal portion of Capital Item FA-06, staff
respectfully recommend deferring until year-end to allocate specific reserve funds.
This will provide maximum flexibility to respond to COVID-19 financial impacts. The
Treasurer has reviewed and concurs with this financial allocation strategy.
Staff would respectfully recommend the Municipality fund the municipal portion of the Enabling
Accessibility Fund project from the 2020 year-end surplus.
ONTARIO COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (OCIF) – FORMULA COMPONENT
On January 16, 2020, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed the
following resolution:
THAT Report CAO-01/20 re Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) – Formula
Funding be received for information;
AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with infrastructure works as outlined within
Report CAO-01/20.
Report CAO-01/20 contemplated the following Capital Works:
•Van Order Culvert Repairs (Lakeshore Line – Little Otter Creek)
•Stewart Road Culvert
•Sandytown Road Culvert
•Best Line (East)
•Harmony Acres Line
•Ottergate Line
•Vincent Line
•Coyle Road
•Green Line
Report CAO-01/20 contemplated approximately $61,000 of unutilized 2020 OCIF Formula
funding being allocated to reserves at yearend.
Staff would respectfully recommend that the $61,000 of unutilized 2020 OCIF Formula funding
be allocated to Capital Item No. PW-01 Baynor South Bridge. This allows the reallocation of
$61,000 of the capital levy to the yearend surplus for use as contemplated in ‘Station 1 - Fire
Hall Debt’.
STATION 1 – FIRE HALL DEBT
On June 21, 2012, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed By-law
No. 2012-072, being a by-law to issue debentures in the amount of $715,000 for Station 1.
Payments are due January 1st and July 1st annually, in the amount of $32,500 blended payment.
The term of the loan was 5 years at 3.56% with amortization term of 14 years.
On June 15, 2017, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed By-law
No. 2017-064, being a by-law to issue debentures in the amount of $501,429 for the Station 1.
The original loan term expired, July 1, 2017, at which time a 10 year extension was signed at
2.75% for a 10 year amortized term. As of today, the current principle of the loan is
$342,418.75.
The costs to terminate the debt as of November 30, 2020 will be $346,274.75. Terminating this
debt before term will result in the Municipality immediately reducing the proposed 2021
municipal levy by $65,000 for the remainder of the debenture and avoid interest costs of
$47,581.25.
Staff would respectfully recommend terminating this debt with funding from the 2020 year-end
surplus and the OMPF Reserve.
SAFE RESTART AGREEMENT & RESERVE ACCOUNTS
On August 20, 2020 the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham passed the
following resolution:
THAT correspondence item 11.1.1-B be received for information;
AN D THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham direct staff
to allocate the Safe Restart Agreement Funding to the Liability Reserve.
The Municipality of Bayham allocated $164,100 to the Liability Reserve for the purposes of
addressing priority COVID-19 operating costs and pressures.
The 2019 Municipality of Bayham Financial Statements included the following note from the
Municipal Auditor:
The Municipality makes annual estimates and allowances for potential exposure to
property tax appeals, reassessments, environmental and collection issues. Included
in the taxes receivable is $578,576 (2018 - $427,420) of taxes, penalties and
interest that is due from one specific gas pipeline property that is under going
various appeals and financial restructuring. The Municipality's exposure to loss on
these balances is estimated to be between 25% to 30% if it is determined that
nothing is recoverable from this property. At year-end, the Municipality made an
assessment of the exposure based on current information and didn't make any
significant allowances for these amounts in the financial statements. The
Municipality is vigorously attempting various forms of collection to mitigate the
Municipality’s' exposure to loss.
As of October 14, 2020 the municipal portion of the amount owing is $322,580.40. During 2020,
the subject property owners have made numerous statements, at the Ontario Energy Board,
Assessment Review Board and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice attributing the potential for
default due to the COVID-19 Pandemic2.
Staff would respectfully recommend collapsing the remainder of the OMPF Reserve and the
OPP Reserve into the Liability Reserve. The Liability Reserve would subsequently be utilized
as an allowance for doubtful accounts and the potential exposure to loss.
Staff would also recommend consolidating the Parks & Playground Reserve into the Parkland
Reserve Fund. This is an administrative consolidation for fund tracking purposes now that the
Municipality has implemented a Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Policy pursuant to By-law No. 2020-
053.
VIENNA COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Vienna Community Centre has been closed to the public since March 21, 2020. The
2 April 1, 2020, May 8, 2020 & May 25, 2020
Vienna Community Centre is managed by a Facility Manager as authorized by By-law No. 2015-
080 and Agreement No. 0506. Agreement No. 0506 expires December 31, 2020. The
Municipality budgets $15,000 annually for the Vienna Community Centre Facility Manager
position. Current Public Health guidelines require the following additional requirements to be
added to the Facility Manager role or a secondary Facility Manager role:
•A Facility Manager must always be present when the facility is open for a rental.
a.Responsibilities include:
i.Monitoring gathering limits to ensure rental does not exceed public health
guidelines.
ii.Monitoring physical distancing and floor plan
iii.Monitoring face coverings
iv.Monitor facility cleanliness
b.For any contraventions of the above, the Facility Manager would be required to
require compliance and if required end the event.
Staff seek Council direction on how to proceed:
1)Negotiate extension of the Facility Manager role for 2021 and seek options for the
secondary Facility Manager role with potential 2021 Operating Budget increase of
$10,000-$15,000 over 2020 budgeted expenses.
2)Do not include Vienna Facility Manager roles within the 2021 Operating Budget for a
reduction of $15,000 over 2020 budgeted expenses.
The Straffordville Community Centre is not included in this item as the Straffordville Hall
Foundation conducts the Straffordville Community Centre Facility Manager role in accordance
with Agreement No. 0608 as authorized by By-law No. 2016-108 with no financial expense to
the Municipality. Further, the Straffordville Hall Foundation has agreed in principle to complete
the additional Public Health requirements at no added financial expense should the Municipality
open the Straffordville Community Centre in 2021.
OMPF ALLOCATIONS
On October 29, 2020, the province announced 2021 OMPF Allocations. Despite the province
maintaining the overall structure of the OMPF, the 2021 Municipality of Bayham OMPF
Allocation is down $35,500 from the 2020 Allocation.
CONCLUSION
The purpose of Report CAO-43/20 is to establish COVID-19 Pandemic 2021 Financial Planning
decisions in advance of posting the 2021 Operating Budget.
For informational purposes attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’ is the estimated, unaudited, draft
year-end reserve balance. Attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’ is the estimated, unaudited, draft
year-end reserve balance if the considerations within Report CAO-43/20 are implemented. Staff
would note two items:
1)These estimated, unaudited, draft balances are subject to the volatility of the remainder
of the 2020 financial year and may change.
2)The Appendix ‘B’ estimated, unaudited, draft year-end reserve balance for the Liability
Reserve, still requires the fire hall debt termination amount to be deducted from the
same. This calculation is dependent upon the year-end surplus number.
Staff would respectfully not recommend the utilization of reserves or reserve funds to reduce the
operational levy and/or to generally fund operational expenses.
Implementation of the COVID-19 Pandemic Financial Planning considerations produces a draft,
estimated municipal levy increase as follows:
$426,638 2021 Draft, Estimated Municipal Levy
-$65,000 Termination of Station 1 Debt Servicing (until 2026)
-$15,000 Elimination of 2021 VCC Facility Manager Role
+$35,500 2021 OMPF Allocation Reduction
$382,138 2021 Draft, Estimated Municipal Levy
RECOMMENDATION
1.TH AT Report CAO-43/20 re COVID-19 Pandemic 2021 Financial Planning be received
for information;
2.AND THAT staff be directed to fund the municipal portion of the Straffordville Library -
Enabling Accessibility Fund project from the 2020 year-end surplus;
3.AND THAT staff be directed to allocate the unutilized 2020 OCIF Formula funding to
Capital Item No. PW-01 Baynor South Bridge;
4.AND THAT staff be directed to terminate the fire hall debt as authorized by By-law No.
2017-064 with funding from the 2020 year-end surplus and the OMPF Reserve;
5.AND THAT staff be directed to transfer the remainder of the OMPF Reserve and the
OPP Reserve into the Liability Reserve to be utilized as an allowance for doubtful
accounts and the potential exposure to loss;
6.AND THAT staff be directed to transfer the Parks & Playground Reserve into the
Parkland Reserve Fund;
7.AND THAT staff be directed to not include the Vienna Facility Manager role within the
2021 Operating Budget.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Paul Shipway Lorne James
CAO|Clerk Treasurer
Account Balance Transfer Transfer Balance
No. 1‐Jan‐20 To From 31‐Dec‐20
RESERVES
2301 Working Capital $71,062.08 $10,000.00 $3,500.00 $77,562.08
2302 PW Equipment $7,489.81 $0.00 $7,489.81 $0.00
2305 Road Construction $396,254.78 $53,611.00 $0.00 $449,865.78
2306 Otter Valley Chamber $1,414.92 $0.00 $0.00 $1,414.92
2307 Trail Improvements $118,164.75 $11,500.00 $11,500.00 $118,164.75
2308 Fire Equipment $5,251.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,251.00
2310 Water Works $745,331.63 $140,384.00 $20,000.00 $865,715.63
2314 Building Vehicle $33,698.03 $6,301.97 $0.00 $40,000.00
2318 Parks & Playgrounds $6,660.49 $0.00 $0.00 $6,660.49
2322 Dredging $63,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $63,600.00
2324 Musuem Artifacts $1,315.85 $0.00 $0.00 $1,315.85
2327 Election $9,999.90 $10,000.00 $0.00 $19,999.90
2330 Police Services $80,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $80,000.00
2334 Straffordville Skate Park $1,731.70 $0.00 $0.00 $1,731.70
2335 OMPF $213,866.00 $0.00 $0.00 $213,866.00
2336 Municipal Facilities $40,662.08 $302,864.00 $9,503.00 $334,023.08
2331 Liability $473.99 $179,100.00 $0.00 $179,573.99
2363 Planning $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2364 SCC Capital Donations $15,129.42 $8,000.00 $0.00 $23,129.42
2365 Winter Operations $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00
2366 Storm Sewer $5,250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,250.00
2367 Guarantorship Loan $0.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 $100,000.00
$1,867,356.43 $821,760.97 $51,992.81 $2,637,124.59
Account Balance Transfer Transfer Balance
No. 1‐Jan‐20 To From 31‐Dec‐20
RESERVE FUNDS (Excludes Interest)
2312 Sewage Works $2,647,088.11 $261,365.00 $485,000.00 $2,423,453.11
2316 Edison Museum $99,918.09 $0.00 $99,918.09 $0.00
2352 Environmental $74,496.21 $0.00 $0.00 $74,496.21
2360 Straffordville Community Centre $2,273.07 $0.00 $0.00 $2,273.07
2361 Vienna Community Centre $87,887.98 $0.00 $0.00 $87,887.98
$2,911,663.46 $261,365.00 $584,918.09 $2,588,110.37
DEFERRED REVENUE
2350 Parkland $20,137.14 $10,000.00 $0.00 $30,137.14
2357 Developer Deposits $29,422.03 $0.00 $0.00 $29,422.03
2362 Federal Gas Tax $254,381.15 $230,000.00 $235,000.00 $249,381.15
$303,940.32 $240,000.00 $235,000.00 $308,940.32
Unaudited
Municipality of Bayham
Appenidx A: 2020 Estimated Budgeted Reserves
Municipality of Bayham
Appendix A: 2020 Estimated Budgeted Reserve Funds and Deferred Revenue
Unaudited
Account Balance Transfer Transfer Balance
No. 1‐Jan‐20 To From 31‐Dec‐20
RESERVES
2301 Working Capital $71,062.08 $10,000.00 $3,500.00 $77,562.08
2302 PW Equipment $7,489.81 $0.00 $7,489.81 $0.00
2305 Road Construction $396,254.78 $53,611.00 $0.00 $449,865.78
2306 Otter Valley Chamber $1,414.92 $0.00 $0.00 $1,414.92
2307 Trail Improvements $118,164.75 $11,500.00 $11,500.00 $118,164.75
2308 Fire Equipment $5,251.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,251.00
2310 Water Works $745,331.63 $140,384.00 $20,000.00 $865,715.63
2314 Building Vehicle $33,698.03 $6,301.97 $0.00 $40,000.00
2322 Dredging $63,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $63,600.00
2324 Musuem Artifacts $1,315.85 $0.00 $0.00 $1,315.85
2327 Election $9,999.90 $10,000.00 $0.00 $19,999.90
2334 Straffordville Skate Park $1,731.70 $0.00 $0.00 $1,731.70
2336 Municipal Facilities $40,662.08 $302,864.00 $9,503.00 $334,023.08
2331 Liability $473.99 $472,966.00 $0.00 $473,439.99
2363 Planning $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2364 SCC Capital Donations $15,129.42 $8,000.00 $0.00 $23,129.42
2365 Winter Operations $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00
2366 Storm Sewer $5,250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,250.00
2367 Guarantorship Loan $0.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 $100,000.00
$1,566,829.94 $1,115,626.97 $51,992.81 $2,630,464.10
Account Balance Transfer Transfer Balance
No. 1‐Jan‐20 To From 31‐Dec‐20
RESERVE FUNDS (Excludes Interest)
2312 Sewage Works $2,647,088.11 $261,365.00 $485,000.00 $2,423,453.11
2352 Environmental $74,496.21 $0.00 $0.00 $74,496.21
2360 Straffordville Community Centre $2,273.07 $0.00 $0.00 $2,273.07
2361 Vienna Community Centre $87,887.98 $0.00 $0.00 $87,887.98
$2,811,745.37 $261,365.00 $485,000.00 $2,588,110.37
DEFERRED REVENUE
2350 Parkland $20,137.14 $16,660.49 $0.00 $36,797.63
2357 Developer Deposits $29,422.03 $0.00 $0.00 $29,422.03
2362 Federal Gas Tax $254,381.15 $230,000.00 $235,000.00 $249,381.15
$303,940.32 $246,660.49 $235,000.00 $315,600.81
Unaudited
Municipality of Bayham
Appenidx B: 2020 Estimated Budgeted Reserves
Unaudited
Municipality of Bayham
Appendix A: 2020 Estimated Budgeted Reserve Funds and Deferred Revenue
REPORT
CAO
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk
DATE: November 19, 2020
REPORT: CAO-46/20
SUBJECT: Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – COVID-19 Resilience
Infrastructure Stream
BACKGROUND
On October 28, 2020, Ontario announced the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream under the
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) in Ontario.
Under the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, $250 million in combined federal-provincial
funding will be dedicated to local governments across the province. The Municipality of Bayham
allocation is $107,198.
The federal government has indicated that investments under this stream are to support public
infrastructure, defined as tangible capital assets, including temporary infrastructure related to
pandemic response, primarily for public use and/or benefit. According to federal parameters, eligible
projects include:
•Retrofits, Repairs and Upgrades for municipal, provincial, territorial and indigenous
buildings, health infrastructure and educational infrastructure;
•COVID-19 Response Infrastructure, including measures to support physical distancing;
•Active Transportation Infrastructure, including parks, trails, foot bridges, bike lanes and
multi-use paths; and
•Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation, including natural infrastructure, flood and fire
mitigation, tree planting and related infrastructure.
DISCUSSION
After review of eligibility criteria and the Capital Budget staff would respectfully recommend making
application under Category No. 3 – Active Transportation Infrastructure, Asset Sub-Type – Sidewalks.
Specifically, staff would recommend sidewalk replacement works in Vienna as follows:
•Edison Dr. from Plank Rd. to Ann St.
•Elm St. from Plank Rd. to Ann St.
Utilizing the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream for the proposed Vienna works in addition to
the 2021 Straffordville Works (Capital Item No. PW -07) will permit the upgrade of a significant amount
of active transportation infrastructure.
RECOMMENDATION
1.THAT Report CAO-46/20 re Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – COVID-19
Resilience Infrastructure Stream be received for information;
2.AND THAT the Council direct staff to make application for Vienna sidewalk works.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Paul Shipway
CAO|Clerk
REPORT
CAO
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Paul Shipway, CAO|Clerk
DATE: November 19, 2020
REPORT: CAO-47/20
SUBJECT: INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
On November 9, 2020, Ontario announced the Inclusive Community Grants Program to assist local
governments and community organizations to consider Ontarians of all ages and abilities at every
stage of community planning and development.
Municipalities and local organizations can use the funding towards projects such as:
•undertaking local needs assessments to determine gaps in existing supports for seniors and
people with disabilities;
•developing action plans and implementing virtual programs;
•retrofitting buildings with ramps and accessible washrooms; and
•installing self-serve kiosks with software that people with vision or hearing loss can use.
The deadline for Inclusive Community Grant applications is December 21, 2020. Grants totaling up
to $60,000 for 100% of the costs associated with eligible projects may be awarded.
The Inclusive Community Grant is a rebranding of the Age Friendly Community Grant which was
historically significantly over subscribed and difficult to obtain funding under.
DISCUSSION
Benefits of inclusive communities include:
•Improved accessibility, walkability, and safety of communities;
•Reduced social isolation, improved inclusion and intergenerational connections;
•Increased opportunities for participation and volunteerism;
•Improved access to, and awareness of, health and community services.
After review of eligibility criteria, the facility portfolio and the Capital Budget staff would respectfully
recommend making application to the Inclusive Community Grant for potential projects as follows:
1)Straffordville Library Washroom (Accessible Operator)
2)Capital Item No. FA-14 – Port Burwell Library Washroom (Accessible Operator)
3)Capital Item No. FA-15 – Marine Museum Washroom (Accessible Operator)
4)Marine Museum (Accessible Front Entrance Door)
5)Port Burwell Beach Washrooms (Accessible Operator)
The overall goal would be to install accessible operator systems on doors within the above noted facilities.
Project costs would range from $4,000-$10,000 per project. Staff would attempt to make application for all
projects if permitted and if only a single project is permitted, the Straffordville Library Washroom.
RECOMMENDATION
1.THAT Report CAO-47/20 re Inclusive Community Grant Program be received for
information;
2.AND THAT staff be directed to make application to the Inclusive Community Grant Program
as outlined within Report CAO-47/20.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Paul Shipway
CAO|Clerk
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. Z717-2020
BAKER
BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. Z456-2003, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it necessary to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended;
THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham enacts as follows:
1) THAT By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, is hereby amended by amending Section
10.12 Exception – Village Residential (R1) Zone by deleting the following clause:
10.12.12.2 Minimum Lot Area
222 m²
2) THAT By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended by amending
Section 10.12 Exception – Village Residential (R1) Zone by adding the following clause:
10.12.12.2 Minimum Lot Area
575 m²
2) THAT By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended by amending
Schedule “I” Port Burwell by changing the zoning symbol on the lands from Village
Residential (R1) to site-specific Village Residential (R1-12) Zone, which lands are
outlined in heavy solid lines and marked R1-12 on Schedule “I” Port Burwell to this By-
law, which schedule is attached to and forms part of this By-law.
3) THIS By-law comes into force:
a) Where no notice of objection has been filed with the Municipal Clerk within the
time prescribed by the Planning Act and regulations pursuant thereto, upon the
expiration of the prescribed time; or
b) Where notice of objection has been filed with the Municipal Clerk within the time
prescribed by the Planning Act and regulations pursuant thereto, upon the
approval of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
READ A FIRST TIME AND SECOND TIME THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2020.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2020.
MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. Z718-2020
EMBERSON
BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. Z456-2003, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it necessary to
amend Zoning By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended;
THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham enacts as follows:
1) THAT By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, is hereby amended by amending Section
10.12 Exception – Village Residential (R1) Zone by adding the following clauses:
10.12.15.1 Defined Area
R1-15 as shown on Schedule “I” Port Burwell of this By-law.
10.12.15.2 Minimum Front Yard Depth
0.0 m
10.12.15.3 Regulations for Accessory Buildings
Notwithstanding Section 4.2, the following shall apply:
Minimum Side Yard Setback: 0.8 m
2) THAT By-law No. Z456-2003, as amended, is hereby further amended by amending
Schedule “I” Port Burwell by changing the zoning symbol on the lands from Village
Residential (R1) to site-specific Village Residential (R1-15) Zone, which lands are
outlined in heavy solid lines and marked R1-15 on Schedule “I” Port Burwell to this By-
law, which schedule is attached to and forms part of this By-law.
3) THIS By-law comes into force:
a) Where no notice of objection has been filed with the Municipal Clerk within the
time prescribed by the Planning Act and regulations pursuant thereto, upon the
expiration of the prescribed time; or
b) Where notice of objection has been filed with the Municipal Clerk within the time
prescribed by the Planning Act and regulations pursuant thereto, upon the
approval of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
READ A FIRST TIME AND SECOND TIME THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2020.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2020.
MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW NO. 2020-085
A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM ALL ACTIONS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FOR THE
COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 19, 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 November 19, 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 19th day of November,
2020.
____________________________ _____________________________
MAYOR CLERK