Township of East Garafraxa Special Electronic Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 P.M.
1. Opening of Meeting
2. Added Items (late Submissions – if any)
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5. Approval of Minutes 5.1. Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2020
5.2. Business arising from Minutes
6. Public Question Period 2:10 p.m.
*Questions to be sent by email to Jessica Kennedy, Deputy Clerk [email protected] no later than Monday, November 23, 2020 at noon.
7. Delegation(s)/Presentation(s) – Nothing at this time.
8. Public Meeting(s) – Nothing at this time.
9. Unfinished Business 9.1. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 9.1.1. Conference Call/Zoom Meeting Updates 9.1.2. Recovery Planning 9.1.3. Funding 9.1.4. Other
10. Planning Department 10.1. Development Update(s)
10.2. Official Plan Review Update 10.2.1. Special Council Meeting December 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
10.3. RSSB Canada SPA1-16 10.3.1. R.J. Burnside & Associates Letter of Credit Reduction Recommendation
10.4. Gordon Enterprises Site Plan Application SPA1-20 10.4.1. Email Regarding Second Submission Special Council Agenda November 24, 2020 - Page 2 of 4
10.4.1.1. Township Letter dated September 29, 2020 (First Submission) 10.4.1.2. Township Memo Dated November 17, 2020 (Second Submission) 10.4.1.3. Proposed Site Plan dated November 11, 2020
10.5. Town of Erin 10.5.1. Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z20-09, 8809 Wellington Rd 124; to change the zoning on the subject lands to permit a veterinary clinic
10.6. County of Dufferin 10.6.1. Building Permit Listing for October 2020
11. Public Works Department 11.1. Director of Public Works Report(s)
11.2. Bridge No. 7 Rehabilitation 11.2.1. R.J. Burnside & Associates Letter of Credit Reduction Recommendation
12. Treasury and Accounts 12.1. Roads and General Bills and Accounts
12.2. Budget Summary (to follow)
12.3. Budget Meeting (to be scheduled)
12.4. Community Living Dufferin 12.4.1. Shared Internet Costs Discussion
12.5. COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream: Local Government Intake (Federal Funding)
12.6. Fire Call Recovery 12.6.1. County of Dufferin Fire Rescue Calls Report
13. County Council Business 13.1. County Council 13.1.1. November 12, 2020 Council Meeting (YouTube Video) 13.1.2. Joint Council Meeting Agenda November 25, 2020
13.2. County/Municipal Service Delivery Review (SDR) 13.2.1. Committee Meeting November 16, 2020 - Update 13.2.2. Joint Council Meeting November 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
13.3. Climate Change Committee (DC4) 13.3.1. Update
13.4. Emergency Management Control Group 13.4.1. Training – Certification Sign Off
13.5. Dufferin County Forest 13.5.1. Five Year Operating Plan
Special Council Agenda November 24, 2020 - Page 3 of 4
14. Committees 14.1. Grand Valley and District Fire Board 14.1.1. Update
14.2. Grand Valley Public Library Board 14.2.1. Meeting Minutes for October 14, 2020
14.3. Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) 14.3.1. Media Release – Special Board Meeting in Response to Proposed Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act
14.4. Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC) 14.4.1. Media Release Regarding Proposed Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act 14.4.2. Region of Peel Resolution – Conservation Authorities Act
14.5. Orton Community Association 14.5.1. Update
15. General Business and Correspondence 15.1. City of Hamilton 15.1.1. AGCO Licensing and Application Process for Cannabis Retail Stores to Consider Radial Separation from Other Cannabis Locations
15.2. Municipality of Chatham-Kent 15.2.1. Support Resolutions Regarding Cannabis 15.2.1.1. Cannabis Productions Regulations 15.2.1.2. Cannabis Retail Stores 15.2.1.3. Cannabis Production Facilities, the Cannabis Act and Health Canada Guidelines 15.2.1.4. Illicit Cannabis Operations
15.3. Township of Amaranth 15.3.1. Dufferin County CP Rail Trail 15.3.2. Bill 218
15.4. Township of Huron-Kinloss 15.4.1. Bill 108 15.4.2. Municipal Elections Act
15.5. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 15.5.1. Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act: Accelerating Infrastructure Initiatives Municipal Engagement
16. Added Items (Late Submission – if any)
17. New Business 17.1. Accessibility 17.1.1. AODA – Township 2019 Desk Audit
Special Council Agenda November 24, 2020 - Page 4 of 4
18. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reason(s): 18.1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
18.2. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
18.3. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
18.4. Closed Meeting Minutes
19. By-Law(s) Notice of intention to pass the following by-law(s): 19.1. Being a By-Law pursuant to Sections 34, 39 and 39.1 of the Planning Act, as amended, to temporarily permit a Garden Suite for a period of twenty years for property location 143161 15 Sideroad, Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2 (Temporary Use Application File Z11-20; Applicant Catherine Pollard, owners Doug and Patricia Pollard)
19.2. Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Garden Suite Agreement pursuant to Section 39.1 (1) of the Planning Act, as amended, between the Township of East Garafraxa, James Douglas Pollard and Patricia Pollard period of twenty years for property location 143161 15 Sideroad, Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2 (Temporary Use Application File Z11-20; Applicant Catherine Pollard, owners Doug and Patricia Pollard)
19.3. Being a By-Law to authorize the execute of an agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services with the Corporation of the Town of Erin
19.4. Being a By-Law to designate Community Safety Zones in the Township of East Garafraxa under the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act
20. Confirming By-Law
21. Adjournment To Meet again for the Special Electronic Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., or at the call of the Mayor.
East Garafraxa Township Special Electronic Council Minutes November 10, 2020
The Council of the Township of East Garafraxa held a Special Electronic Meeting of Council by video conference at 2:00 p.m. on November 10, 2020. Councillors Tom Nevills, Fran Pinkney, Lenora Banfield (Councillor Banfield arrived at 3:55 p.m.) and Deputy Mayor John Stirk were in attendance with Mayor Guy Gardhouse presiding. Susan Stone, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, Jessica Kennedy, Deputy Clerk, Dave Menary, Director of Public Works, and Christine Gervais, Director of Planning (for Planning) were also in attendance.
1. Opening of Meeting Meeting called to order.
2. Approval of Agenda Motion passed to approve agenda as circulated.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest with Reasons – None at this time.
4. Approval of Minutes 4.1. Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes for October 23, 2020 - Motion passed to approve as circulated.
4.2. Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes for October 27, 2020 - Motion passed to approve as circulated.
4.3. Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes for November 5, 2020 - Motion passed to approve as circulated.
4.4. Business arising from Minutes – Nothing at this time.
5. Public Question Period 2:15 p.m. – Nothing at this time.
6. Delegations/Presentations – Nothing at this time.
7. Public Meeting(s) – Nothing at this time.
8. Unfinished Business The following were received and/or dealt with: 8.1. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 8.1.1. Conference Call/Zoom Meeting Updates
Minutes of Emergency Management Control Group and CAO’s of Dufferin County meetings continue to be provided to Council from the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer. There will be no emergency shelters in Dufferin County over the winter due to COVID-19. Headwaters HealthDRAFT Care Centre has opened new indoor COVID-19 assessment centre.
8.1.2. Recovery Planning
8.1.3. Funding
Provincial funding amount of $58,700 for 2020 Covid related expenses received. Report due March/21. Federal funding available through application, deadline of December 20, 2020 for 2021 Covid related expenses, East Garafraxa’s allocation $100,000.
8.1.4. Other – Nothing at this time.
8.2. Main Street Funding – Municipal Signage Update
Project completed and funding report submitted. Both signs installed at Community Living Dufferin/Municipal Offices/Theatre Orangeville facility.
8.3. Community Safety Zones 8.3.1. Draft By-Law
Council satisfied with the proposed by-law, to be brought back to next council meeting. Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Page 2 of 6
8.4. Christmas Donation 8.4.1. Resolution
Matter to be dealt with following Closed Session for labour relations discussion.
9. Planning Department – Ms. Gervais joined the meeting. The following were received and/or dealt with: 9.1. Development Update(s)
Director of Planning Christine Gervais provided an update on the following matters:
RSSB – Site visit with Township staff and Township Engineer was conducted. The organization is requesting letter of completion and to obtain final occupancy from the County of Dufferin Building Department. Applicants have been provided letter regarding deficiencies/incomplete works, including landscaping, which still need to be addressed. However, project is progressing well.
Attard Temporary Use/Garden Suite – 3rd submission for garden suite received and to be reviewed by staff.
Mayor Gardhouse reported speaking to owner who is having difficulty obtaining a Planning Consultant with respect to their Zoning By-Law Amendment Application. Owner obtained permission from the County of Dufferin to install entrance to his property; however, it was noted that the Township will require details regarding the intended use of the entrance to determine whether site plan approval or site alteration approval applicable.
9.2. Official Plan Review Update
Special meeting scheduled for December 10, 2020. Planning report and amended Official Plan document to be provided in advance.
9.3. County of Dufferin 9.3.1. Municipal Comprehensive Review Proposed Work Schedule
Final Official Plan Amendment anticipated early 2022.
9.4. Planning Act Decision 9.4.1. Temporary Use Application Z11-20; to permit a garden suite of 40 sq.m / 430.6 sq.ft for a period of 20 years. 143161 15 Sideroad – Concession 15, Part Lot 16 RP 7R5790 Part 2. Applicant Catherine Pollard, owners Doug and Patricia Pollard 9.4.2. Planning ReportDRAFT
Director of Planning circulated Planning Report to Council. Recommendation is to defer the application until final occupancy for the dwelling has been received from the County of Dufferin Building Department. Applicant noted at previous meeting there are minor matters to address prior to receiving occupancy.
Motion passed to approve Temporary Use Application Z11-20 subject to final occupancy for the new dwelling.
Applicable by-laws to be brought back to council once final occupancy has been obtained.
9.5. Town of Erin 9.5.1. Notice of Public Meeting for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z20-04; to rezone from Agricultural (A) to site specific Agricultural (A) to permit a wedding/special events venue on a portion of the subject lands
9.6. Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) 9.6.1. Municipal Agriculture Economic Development Planning Forum – November 18th and 19th
9.7. Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) 9.7.1. Natural Heritage Characterization Reports Email Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Page 3 of 6
9.7.1.1. Upper Grand River Subwatershed Natural Heritage Characterization Report 9.7.1.2. Nith River Subwatershed Natural Heritage Characterization Report
Director of Planning Christine Gervais left the meeting.
10. Public Works Department The following were received and/or dealt with: 10.1. Director of Public Works Report(s)
Director of Public Works reported that a new well pump has been installed at the Township Works Yard.
10.2. Capital Forecast Charts
Discussion regarding capital forecast charts that were provided for roads and bridges. Equipment report will follow.
11. Treasury and Accounts The following were received and/or dealt with: 11.1. Budget Summary - Matter deferred.
11.2. Budget Meeting
Preliminary budget meeting with Township staff and Councillor Nevills scheduled for November 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss process and new format for 2021 budget, which Council wishes to pass early in 2021.
11.3. Minister of Finance 11.3.1. Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) Letter and 2021 Allocation Notice
11.4. COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream: Local Government Intake Notification 11.4.1. Funding Email and Appendix A and B – November 6, 2020
11.5. Fire Call Recovery Discussion
Matter to be discussed at the November 17, 2020 CAO’s meeting and County Report going to General Government Services meeting on November 26, 2020. Matter to be brought back to next Council meeting.
12. County Council Business The following were received and/or dealt with: 12.1. County CouncilDRAFT 12.2. November 12, 2020 Council Agenda
Mayor Gardhouse reported on County Council matters.
12.3. County/Municipal Service Delivery Review (SDR) 12.3.1. Committee Meeting November 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. 12.3.2. Joint Council Meeting November 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
12.4. Climate Change Committee (DC4) 12.4.1. Update
Committee meeting being held today. Reports to be reviewed and comments to be provided by November 20, 2020.
Discussed possible funding opportunities/initiatives for older equipment replacement and the benefits.
12.5. Emergency Management Control Group 12.5.1. Training - November 16th, 18th and 23rd
Training to include all Control Group members, but available to all Council members and staff that would like to participate.
Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Page 4 of 6
12.6. Agricultural and Rural Business Roundtable 12.6.1. Virtual Meeting November 26, 2020 (Topic SWIFT Project)
13. Committees The following were received and/or dealt with: 13.1. Grand Valley Community Centre Board 13.1.1. November 9, 2020 Meeting
Councillor Banfield provided an update regarding ice rentals noting that Community Centre is not allowing use by outside area due to COVID.
13.2. Grand Valley Public Library Board 13.2.1. Community Letter for Storytime Program
13.3. Dufferin Provincial Offences Act Board (POA) 13.3.1. 2020 Third Quarter Reconciliation and Disbursements
13.4. Orton Community Association 13.4.1. Financial Documents
Discussion ensued regarding the financial documents provided, which indicate approximately $20,000.00 annual operating costs and $10,000.00 in reserves that will be depleted by 2021. Council would like to proceed with investigating providing financial support for the organization with the possibility of acquiring the building in the future. Mayor Gardhouse to explore partnership arrangement with the Town of Erin.
14. General Business and Correspondence The following were received and/or dealt with: 14.1. Town of Mono 14.1.1. COVID Funding for Arts and Culture
14.2. Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) 14.2.1. 2021 Virtual Conference January 25-26 Program Information 14.2.2. 2021 Delegation Request Form – Deadline of November 30, 2020
14.3. Municipality of St.-Charles 14.3.1. Affordable and Reliable Broadband
15. Added Items – Nothing at this time.
16. New Business 16.1. Resident Email 16.1.1. Social GatheringsDRAFT and Garafraxa Woods Park
Discussion regarding complaint received with respect to Garafraxa Park usage, and social gatherings. It was noted that the Township does not have a by-law to prohibit/restrict park use, though parking and traffic concerns to be monitored, and usage will be reduced once winter sets in. Enforcement regarding social gathering with respect to COVID would be responsibility of the O.P.P and residents should use the non-emergency communication number and/or the Wellington Dufferin Public Health Unit.
Director of Public Works Dave Menary left the meeting.
17. Closed Meeting(s) – 3:07 p.m. to 3:53 p.m. – Motion passed to go into Closed
17.1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
17.2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
17.3. Labour relations or employee negotiations.
17.4. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Page 5 of 6
17.5. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
17.6. Closed Meeting Minutes
Motion passed to come out of Closed Session and resume regular business. Staff directed in accordance with closed meeting discussions, and resolution passed regarding donation to local Food Banks.
Councillor Banfield joined the electronic meeting at 3:55 p.m., following the Closed Meeting.
18. By-Laws 18.1. Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 60-2004, as amended; to temporarily permit a Garden Suite for a period of twenty years for property location 143161 15 Sideroad, Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2 (Temporary Use Application File Z11-20; Applicant Catherine Pollard, owners Doug and Patricia Pollard)
Matter discussed and deferred under item 9.4.
18.2. Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Garden Suite Agreement between the Township of East Garafraxa, James Douglas Pollard and Patricia Pollard period of twenty years for property location 143161 15 Sideroad, Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2 (Temporary Use Application File Z11-20; Applicant Catherine Pollard, owners Doug and Patricia Pollard)
Matter discussed and deferred under item 9.4.
19. Confirming By-Law Motion and By-Law 41-2020 passed.
20. Adjournment Special Electronic Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., or at the call of the Mayor.
Motion passed to adjourn.
The following resolutions were passed:
MOVED BY PINKNEY, SECONDED BY STIRK BE IT RESOLVED THAT TheDRAFT agenda be approved as circulated. CARRIED MOVED BY STIRK, SECONDED BY PINKNEY BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes for October 23, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
MOVED BY NEVILLS, SECONDED BY PINKNEY BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes for October 27, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
MOVED BY NEVILLS, SECONDED BY STIRK BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes for November 5, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
MOVED BY PINKNEY, SECONDED BY STIRK BE IT RESOLVED THAT Temporary Use Application Z11-20; to permit a garden suite of 40 sq.m / 430.6 sq.ft for a period of 20 years for property location 143161 15 Sideroad – Concession 15, Part Lot 16 RP 7R5790 Part 2 be approved subject to final occupancy for new dwelling being issued. CARRIED MOVED BY PINKNEY, SECONDED BY NEVILLS BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move to a Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reason(s): Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Labour relations or employee negotiations; Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative Special Electronic Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Page 6 of 6 tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and Closed Meeting minutes. CARRIED
MOVED BY PINKNEY, SECONDED BY STIRK BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting, and resume regular business. CARRIED
MOVED BY PINKNEY, SECONDED BY BANFIELD BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council do hereby direct staff to donate $800.00 to the following charities for 2020 in lieu of the Christmas Celebration;
Orangeville Food Bank in the amount of $500.00; and
Grand Valley Food Bank in the amount of $ 300.00. CARRIED
MOVED BY PINKNEY, SECONDED BY STIRK BE IT RESOLVED THAT Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Special Electronic Meeting of Council of the Township of East Garafraxa for November 10, 2020 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 41-2020. CARRIED
MOVED BY NEVILLS, SECONDED BY BANFIELD BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now adjourn to meet again for the Special Meeting of Council on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., or at the call of the Mayor. CARRIED
Clerk Head of Council
DRAFT
Jessica Kennedy
Subject: FW: Updated Site Plan (File No. SPA1-20) Attachments: TWP Review re 2nd Submission-Nov.17.2020.pdf; 1821_001.pdf; File No SPA1-20.pdf
From: Susan Stone Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:53 PM Subject: FW: Updated Site Plan (File No. SPA1‐20)
Dear Sirs:
Further to your second submission received last Friday, in response to our review comments of your original submission, please find attached the Township’s review comments, outlining what has been completed to the Township’s satisfaction, what matters need to be further addressed, and those matters that will require Township approval/agreement. A copy of the Township’s original response dated September 29, 2020 is also attached for your reference.
We look forward to receiving an updated submission addressing all the matters that have not been addressed in the 2nd Submission. We will get back to you on the matters that require Council input (hours of operation, fencing height, etc.) once we received the additional information, as indicated in the attached report dated November 17, 2020. Sue
Susan M. Stone, A.M.C.T. CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Township of East Garafraxa [email protected] 065371 Dufferin County Road 3, Unit 2 | East Garafraxa | ON | L9W 7J8 Tel: 226-259-9400 | Toll Free: 877-868-5967 | Fax: 1-226-212-9812
DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Township of East Garafraxa. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Township of East Garafraxa accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.
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Notes:
1. Drainage to remain the same as existing conditions. 2. Existing Landscaped Areas to remain the same. 3. Perimeter fence to be maintained as per existing site plan.
General Matters
1. File No. SPA1-20 2. No exterior lighting changes proposed. 3. To be maintained as per existing site plan. 4. As per existing site plan; no changes. 5. As per existing site plan. 6. As per existing site plan. 7. No changes at this time. 8. As per existing site plan. 9. Approximately 125 loads of grass removal, and 125 loads of gravel installed to existing grades. 10. No additional parking spaces to be added, parking as per existing site plan. Gravel Yard 11. As per Council. Gravel Yard 12. Included herein. 13. Included herein. 14. As per existing site plan. 15. Included herein. 16. Landscape area fully established with existing trees, as updated on this drawing.
Gravel Yard Gravel Yard
Building
Legend: Gate Gate Existing Drainage Direction
Septic Bed & Landscape Area Existing Landscape Areas
R G O DO G. Gordon . N G Gravel Surface E Enterprises Grass Grass N ES TERPRIS 102 Armstrong Avenue, Georgetown, ON L7G 4S2 tel: 416.410.4598 fax: 416.410.0226 191279 13th Line East Garafaxa Road Access Road Access 13th Line Proposed Site Plan
Drawn: File No.: J.M SPA1-20
Date: Scale: 13/11/2020 1:600 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ERIN NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF ERIN ZONING BY-LAW
File Z20-09
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Erin has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Erin Comprehensive Zoning By-law 07-67, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
A Public Meeting will be held by the Town of Erin Council to consider this on:
December 15, 2020 Erin Municipal Office Council Chambers 5684 Trafalgar Road 5:30 p.m. (Public participation will occur at this date/time through virtual means, details below)
Location of Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as CON 2 W PT LOT 13 RP 61R10019 PARTS 3 AND 4, Town of Erin, with a civic address of 8809 Wellington Rd 124. The property is approximately 1.01 ha (2.49 ac) in size and location is shown on the map below.
The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to change the zoning on the subject lands from ‘C3-102’ Rural Commercial Exception to ‘C3’ Rural Commercial Exception to permit a veterinary clinic.
Requirements for Owners of Multi-tenanted Buildings Upon receiving this Notice, owners of multi-tenant buildings with seven (7) or more residential units are required under the Planning Act to post this in a location that is clearly visible to all tenants.
Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Town Clerk at the address shown below.
Please be advised that all Council and Statutory Public Meetings are being held virtually. While written submissions are encouraged, if you would like to make oral submissions at the public meeting virtually you must pre-register with the Clerk’s Office by contacting [email protected] with your preferred phone number.
TAKE NOTICE that if a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Erin to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Erin before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
AND TAKE NOTICE that if a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Erin before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Town of Erin Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk at the address below.
Additional Information regarding the proposed amendment, including information about appeal rights, is available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Town of Erin Municipal Office. Please contact [email protected] for further information about obtaining information electronically.
Dated at the Town of Erin This 13 of November, 2020
Lisa Campion, Clerk, Town of Erin 5684 Trafalgar Road Hillsburgh, ON N0B 1Z0 T 519.855.4407 F 519.855.4821 Dufferin County Permits Submitted to MPAC [Date of Submission] From: 11/16/2020 To: 11/19/2020
Permit # Type Parcel #
Last Sent Date Issued Date OccupancyRevoked Final Inspection East Garafraxa PRAD202000328 Addition 220100000208900 62013 COUNTY ROAD 3, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-09-20 PRAB202000593 Accessory Building 220100000315520 7 WOODLAND DR, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-26-20 PRAD202000609 Addition 220100000219900 103074 10TH SIDEROAD E, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-05-20 PRRN202000625 Renovation 220100000211000 111109 11TH LINE, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-08-20 PRSG202000630 Sign 220100000316000 65371 COUNTY ROAD 3, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-17-20 PRPE202000652 Pool Enclosure 220100000314744 37 RAYBURN MEADOWS, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-23-20 PRSP202000671 Septic 220100000216736 22 VICTORIA BLVD, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-31-20 PRSP202000694 Septic 220100000327500 60 BROOKHAVEN CRES, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-07-20 PRSG202000721 Sign 220100000316000 65371 COUNTY ROAD 3, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-23-20 PRSP202000723 Septic 220100000328900 34 BROOKHAVEN CRES, East Garafraxa, ON Permit(s) Issued Nov-17-20 Oct-26-20
2019.11.15 8.0 9759 TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA 11/19/2020 9:54AM Accounts Payable All Accounts Payable Oct 24 - Nov 18, 2020 Vendor 000000 Through 999999 Invoice Entry Date10/24/2020 to 11/19/2020 Paid Invoices Cheque Date 10/24/2020 to 11/19/2020
Vendor Invoice Number Invoice Entry Chq Nbr Account NumberNameItem Description Date Date Item Amount
Department Summary 01-0119 OHRP LOANS REC/DEVELOPMENT DEPOSITS 28,855.91 01-0123 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & ACCRUED CHA 23,484.19 01-0161 GENERAL GOVERNMENT 18,518.35 01-0162 PROTECTION TO PERSONS/PROPERTY 26,607.38 01-0163 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 23,657.19 01-0164 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 4,185.61 01-0165 HEALTH SERVICES 678.00 01-0167 RECREATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES 60,316.50 01-0168 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 8,367.65 Report Total 194,670.78
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REPORT TO COMMITTEE
To: Chair Creelman and Members of General Government Services Committee
From: Aimee Raves, Acting Treasurer
Meeting Date: November 26, 2020
Subject: Fire Rescue Calls
In Support of Strategic Plan Priorities and Objectives: Good Governance – ensure transparency, clear communication, prudent financial management
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to recommend that invoicing for fire rescue calls on County Roads be managed by the local fire boards.
Background & Discussion
When an accident occurs on a road within Dufferin and fire services attends there is a cost for this service. These costs are recovered by billing out the individuals involved in the accident or their insurance companies. Current practice in Dufferin County is that any accident that occurs on a County Road is billed directly to the County by either the fire department or local municipality.
The County in turn becomes responsible for invoicing the parties involved for these costs. Over the last several years the County has been experiencing increasing difficulty in recouping these costs for a number of reasons. The net budget for rescue calls has been around $80,000 - $90,000 over the last several years. Below is a summary of what our actual costs have been over the last few years as well as costs to the end of October 2020:
Fire Rescue Calls Page 2 of 3
Two factors are contributing to this increase in cost to the County. In the past, police reports were included when the County was invoiced. Staff would in turn use this information to contact the insurance companies of the related parties to obtain a claim number and determine where to send the invoice. Recent changes to privacy laws do not allow the passing of this information onto Dufferin County making it very difficult to bill out for the calls. Special permission is required to see these reports, as the County does not have legislative authority for fire rescue calls the County is unable to access these reports making it impossible to invoice out. The impact can be seen in the chart above as the unable to bill amounts.
Also due to the fact that the County does not have legislative authority, a number of insurance companies refuse to pay the invoices. Other reasons insurance companies will not pay include the belief that these costs should be covered in their taxes as well as having set amounts they will pay. For example, invoices can reach over $5,000 and insurance companies will only pay $1,500 towards it. This impact is reflected in the unable to collect amount above.
It should be noted that the County of Dufferin is the only upper tier municipality in the Province that reimburses rescue calls.
Financial, Staffing, Legal, or IT Considerations
The increasing financial impact on the County has resulted in having to look at how this service is provided. Staff feel that due to the lack of legislative authority as well as access to resources to permit proper invoicing to the insurer that the current practice should be revised.
The current situation is resulting in an additional cost to all County tax payers that could be avoided if administered by the fire department or local municipality. Recognizing that there may still be claims that the municipalities and fire departments are also Fire Rescue Calls Page 3 of 3
unable to collect it may be possible for the County to continue to pay for those invoices once all other avenues have been exhausted.
This recommendation is being proposed to Committee following consultation with the local municipal Treasurers and CAOs.
Recommendation
THAT the report of the Acting Treasurer, dated November 26, 2020, regarding Fire Rescue Calls, be received;
AND THAT the County amend the current practice of reimbursing local municipalities for all fire rescue calls on County roads to reimbursing only those calls which cannot otherwise be collected;
AND THAT staff work with the local fire boards and municipalities to update the County policy to reflect a process to reimburse the cost for fire rescue calls on County Roads that are uncollectible.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Aimee Raves, CPA, CMA Acting Treasurer From: Caroline Mach Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:46 AM Subject: Final Five-Year Forest Operating Plan Available
During 2020, the County of Dufferin developed a new five-year operating plan for the 1,066 hectare (2,636 acre) Dufferin County Forest. The County Forest is made up of fourteen tracts located throughout Dufferin County, the largest of which is the 607 hectare (1,501 acre) Main Tract located north of the hamlet of Mansfield. The final plan was passed by County Council at its November 12, 2020 meeting. You can find the Executive Summary here. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the plan, please contact me. Caroline
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GRAND VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Minutes Wednesday October 14, 2020
PRESENT: Chair: Carol Hall Board members: Rahmatu Etti-Balogun Julie vanAlstine Shane di Benedetto East Garafaraxa rep.: Fran Pinkney
CEO Joanne Stevenson
REGRETS: Town of Grand Valley rep.: Philip Rentsch
ABSENT: Amaranth rep:
1. Call to order. 7:12pm
2. We [I] would like to acknowledge that we are on the the Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Haudenosaunee (HOE day na shun ay) people of Six Nations, which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. This territory is the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg (On ish KNOB eck), and Haudenosaunee (HOE day na shun ay)Peoples.
3. Approval of the agenda. MOTION #1: Moved by J. vanAlstine, seconded by R. Etti-Balogun, that the agenda be approved.
4. No declaration of any conflicts of interest at this time.
5. Minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting. MOTION #2: Moved by F. Pinkney, seconded by R. Etti-Balogun, that the minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting, be approved.
6. Business arising from the minutes. EAF grant (Enabling Accessibility Fund) application has been approved and monies received. CEO is to proceed with receiving quotes for the improvements.
7. Correspondence. 7.1 Donation from Grand Valley Lions Club of $500 for Gingerbread House Workshop 7.2 Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) approval MOTION #3: Moved by J. vanAlstine, seconded by F. Pinkney that the correspondence be received
8. Financial Report. 9.1 Operating. MOTION #4: Moved by F. Pinkney, seconded by J. vanAlstine, to accept the operating expenses for September (16,908.93). MOTION #5: Moved by F. Pinkney, seconded by R. Etti-Balogun to accept the 3rd quarterly report for 2020. 9.2 Capital. No Expenses to report
9. Committee Reports. 10.1 Finance. Presented 2021 Draft Budget, final approval to be scheduled for a later date 10.2 Personnel, Administration and By-laws. MOTION #6: Moved by F. Pinkney, seconded by J. vanAlstine, that the reviewed policy, Media Communications Policy be approved. 10.3 Advocacy. Book Sale will be held Monday, November 23 – Saturday, November 28 Set up will be Saturday, November 21. No donations will be accepted for this sale. 10.4 Strategic Planning. No Report 10.5 Information Technology/Communications. No Report
10. Chair Report. There will be a virtual trustee meeting held, Date and time on previous email
11. CEO Report. Hours have increased to accommodate for bus students to be able to use the library after school. Program statistic were uploaded to drop box, virtual programming is doing well with a large number of registered patrons. Patron feedback for programming has been very positive. Patron feedback was shared from received emails. Virtual/craft kit Programs being offered by the Library Cocoa Club & Snacks ‘n crafts – Craft kits Toddlertime & Storytime – virtual Bird Presentation – virtual Gingerbread houses – virtual
12. New business. Report from the Town of Grand Valley, Development Charges CEO to look into available newspapers online
13. Next meeting. Wednesday November 11, 2020. 7:15 p.m. McGinnis Room.
14. Motion to adjourn. 8:20 p.m. J. vanAlstine. Grand River Conservation Authority GRCA NEWS
November 18, 2020 Release on receipt
GRCA Chair calls special board meeting in response to proposed changes to Conservation Authorities Act Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) Chair Helen Jowett is convening a special meeting of the GRCA board for members to review and discuss the Province’s proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act. On November 5, the provincial government identified a number of legislative amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act through Schedule 6 in Bill 229: Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures). The GRCA is encouraged that the Conservation Authorities Act continues to provide for a watershed-based approach to conservation, restoration, source water protection and natural hazards management. The GRCA is also supportive of the Province’s stated objectives to modernize the Act, enhance transparency and accountability. However, the GRCA is concerned that some of the proposed changes, if enacted, may have a significant impact on conservation authorities and their watershed management responsibilities. “The GRCA has a long history of working collaboratively with all levels of government to help ensure the responsible management of water, land and natural habitats within the Grand River watershed,” says Helen Jowett, GRCA Chair. “This legislation introduces a number of changes that could remove or significantly hinder the GRCA’s role to manage watershed natural resources and ensure people and property are safe from natural hazards. Our watershed municipalities value and rely on the natural habitats and water resources for the health and well-being of residents, and we depend on the work of the GRCA to mitigate the impacts of flooding and ensure safe drinking water.” Key highlights of the proposed changes The proposed changes, if enacted: • remove and/or significantly hinder the GRCA’s role in regulating development, the permit and planning application appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of municipal planning applications. This change would also limit the GRCA’s ability as a landowner to appeal planning decisions. The GRCA owns approximately 50,000 acres of land throughout the watershed to support flood hazard management, maintain a reliable water supply, protect natural areas and biodiversity, and manage other environmentally sensitive natural lands. • allow the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to make decisions on permit appeals and issue permits without watershed data and expertise from the conservation authorities. • remove stop work orders as an important compliance tool for illegal activities in natural hazard areas such as floodplains. • redirect the fiduciary role (Duty of Members) for municipally appointed CA Board members, who would make decisions in the best interest of the municipalities and not the GRCA. Also included is the proposed amendment that a conservation authority will be required to enter into agreements with participating municipalities if any municipal funding is needed to recover costs for programs and/or services considered non-mandatory. Further details on the changes to the CA Act as well as Ontario’s 2020 Budget are posted on the Province’s website. At this time, the Province has not yet provided the supporting regulations and policies that will provide a more complete understanding of how the changes are to be implemented and the full impact, both locally on the GRCA, and more broadly on all conservation authorities across the province. The special board meeting will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. and will be streamed live for members of the public on the GRCA’s website. GRCA staff have been thoroughly reviewing the proposed changes and are preparing a report and presentation that will further outline the potential impact of the proposed changes within the Grand River watershed. A copy of the report will be available on the GRCA’s website no later than Friday, November 20, 2020. -30- Media contacts:
Lisa Stocco, GRCA Manager of Communications Phone 519-621-2763 x2316 | Email [email protected]
The following news release was sent out to our full media list:
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act Present Potential Risks to People, Property and the Environment
MISSISSAUGA (November 11, 2020) – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has reviewed the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act released in the provincial budget on November 5.
While we wait for updated regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act to fully understand how the changes are to be implemented, we are encouraged that the act continues to provide for conservation, restoration, source water protection and natural resource management at the watershed level. We also support enhanced transparency and accountability, which represent best practices and the high level of service we provide our partners, stakeholders and watershed residents.
However, the proposed changes would reduce the effectiveness of conservation authorities to protect the natural environment as well as public health and safety. These changes serve to erode our ability to manage lands containing natural hazards and wetlands, build flood resilience in the face of climate change and preserve critical natural features. CVC’s key concerns are:
1. Proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act would authorize the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to issue an order to take over and decide a development permit application in place of a conservation authority. Additionally, a permit applicant can request that the Minister review a conservation authority’s decision about a permit application (approved with conditions or denied), at which point the Minister can make any decision, including issuing a permit.
CVC and all Ontario conservation authorities are science-based, non-partisan public sector organizations that review permit applications consistently through the requirements set forth under section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act. Granting permitting authority to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry would take science out of the equation, effectively politicizing the permitting process and allowing for development that may be considered unsafe or damaging to the natural environment.
Conservation authorities regulate lands containing natural hazards and wetlands at the watershed level because natural systems cross municipal and property boundaries. Questionable development decisions can have significant and lasting impacts to a property, adjacent properties and downstream communities.
2. Proposed changes would remove the un-proclaimed provision for conservation authorities to issue stop work orders, a new tool in our enforcement toolbox that we had long requested from the province. This tool will provide the ability to stop significant threats to life, property and environmentally sensitive areas before having to resort to costly fines and prosecution.
3. The CVC board acts on behalf of the watershed and its residents to ensure good corporate operations and management. Proposed changes would direct board members to act only on behalf of the municipality they represent rather than on behalf of the watershed and its residents. This is contrary to proper board governance and contradicts recent recommendations by Ontario’s Auditor General.
4. Consequential changes to the Planning Act would bar conservation authorities from appealing a municipal planning decision to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), unless requested through an agreement with the municipality or the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This tool is a necessary but seldom used tool in our toolbox.
This change would also remove our right to appeal planning decisions as a landowner. This is of significant concern as CVC owns and manages over 7,000 acres of land for habitat protection, community recreation and flood hazard management.
Since 1956, Ontario’s conservation authorities have defined and defended the floodplains to ensure public safety and property protection, often on behalf of our municipal partners, using a variety of tools present in the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act. Removing some of these tools from our toolbox may allow individuals to circumvent checks and balances that exist to ensure the safe development of communities and the protection of sensitive environmental features.
We encourage our municipal partners, watershed residents and our network of supporters to reach out to the Premier, the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, as well as local MPPs over the next week to ask that they address the concerns outlined above before the bill is enacted.
About Credit Valley Conservation: Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a local conservation authority established by the Ontario government in 1954 to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment of the Credit River Watershed. Our watershed is defined by the area of land where all rainfall, snowmelt and runoff drains into lands and waters flowing into the Credit River. CVC creates connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. CVC is a member of Conservation Ontario.
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News release available online: https://cvc.ca/news/story/changes-to-the-conservation-authorities-act-and- planning-act-present-potential-risks-to-people-property-and-the-environment/
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Jessica Kennedy
Subject: FW: Region of Peel CA Act Resolution Attachments: CA Act Resolution Nov 12 2020.docx
From: Chipperfield, Tamara Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 11:53 AM Subject: Region of Peel CA Act Resolution
Hi,
As per discussion at the CVC Board of Directors meeting this morning, attached is the resolution that was passed at Peel Regional Council yesterday.
Sincerely,
Tamara Chipperfield Corporate Secretariat | Credit Valley Conservation | www.cvc.ca
1 Motion: Conservation Authorities Act Review WHEREAS the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act WHEREAS the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications WHEREAS we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without CA watershed data and expertise WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs WHEREAS municipalities require a longer transition time to put in place agreements with conservation authorities for non-mandatory programs WHEREAS municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on CA Boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice Chair of the CA Board should be duly elected WHEREAS the changes to the ‘Duty of Members’ contradicts the fiduciary duty of a CA board member to represent the best interests of the conservation authority and its responsibility to the watershed WHEREAS conservation authorities have already been working with the Province, development sector and municipalities to streamline and speed up permitting and planning approvals through Conservation Ontario’s Client Service and Streamlining Initiative WHEREAS changes to the legislation will create more red tape and costs for the conservation authorities, and their municipal partners, and potentially result in delays in the development approval process AND WHEREAS municipalities value and rely on the natural habitats and water resources within our jurisdiction for the health and well-being of residents; municipalities value the conservation authorities’ work to prevent and manage the impacts of flooding and other natural hazards; and municipalities value the conservation authority’s work to ensure safe drinking water
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED • THAT the Province of Ontario work with conservation authorities to address their concerns by repealing and/or amending changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act • THAT the Province of Ontario delay enactment of clauses affecting municipal concerns • THAT the Province of Ontario provide a longer transition period up to December 2022 for non-mandatory programs to enable coordination of CA- municipal budget processes • THAT the Province respect the current conservation authority/municipal relationships • AND THAT the Province embrace their long-standing partnership with the conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources they need to effectively implement their watershed management role.
Jessica Kennedy
Subject: FW: Support Resolutions regarding Cannabis Attachments: Nov 9 Support Lincoln.docx.pdf; Nov 9 Support Norfolk.pdf; Nov 9 Support Clarence Rockland.pdf; Nov 9 Support Northhumberland governing body for cannabis.pdf
From: Maggie Downey Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 1:15 PM Subject: Support Resolutions regarding Cannabis
Please be advised the Council of the Municipality of Chatham‐Kent at its regular meeting held on November 9, 2020 considered the aforementioned topic and subsequent to discussion, the following was resolved:
1. “That Chatham‐Kent Council supports the resolution by the County of Northumberland regarding Cannabis Production Regulations.” 2. “That Chatham‐Kent Council supports the resolution by the City of Clarence‐Rockland regarding Cannabis Stores.” 3. “That Chatham‐Kent Council supports the resolution from the Town of Lincoln regarding Cannabis Production Facilities, The Cannabis Act and Health Canada Guidelines.” 4. “That Chatham‐Kent Council supports the resolutions from the County of Norfolk with regard to Illicit Cannabis Operations.” Sincerely,
Maggie Downey Municipal Governance Administrative Assistant Municipality of Chatham-Kent
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Dufferin County 55 Zina Street Orangeville, Ontairo L9W 1E5
Attention: Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee
Dear Sirs:
Re: Dufferin County CP Rail Trail
Further to the letter dated September 28, 2020 received from the Township of Melancthon, the Township of Amaranth at its regular meeting of Council held November 4, 2020, the following resolution was carried:
18.1. Dufferin County CP Rail Trail Cycling and walking trails/routes
Council discussed the trail and encourages the County of Dufferin to improve the trail for walking and cycling.
Resolution #12 Moved by: G. Little – Seconded by: C. Gerrits BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support that the County of Dufferin undertakes additional work be done on the CP Rail Trail for the purposes of cycling and walking so that this beautiful tract of land can be enjoyed by all. CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicole Martin
Nicole Martin, Dipl. M.A. Acting CAO/Clerk
C: Karisa Downey, Dufferin County Economic Development Officer Member municipalities of Dufferin County
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Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Premier’s Office, Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1
Honourable Premier Ford,
Re: Bill 218
At the regular meeting of Council held November 4, 2020, the following resolution was carried:
Council discussed the Ontario Bill 128, Supporting Recovery and Municipal Elections Act 2020. Provincial Bill 218 was recently introduced to the legislature as Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act 2020. As part of this bill, it was proposed to remove the framework for conducting ranked ballot municipal elections for the 2022 election, citing cost as the reason for the change.
This proposed change results in further erosion of local decision-making by repealing the ranked ballot voting system utilized very effectively by London, Ontario in the last municipal election. This is a system that could and perhaps should be adopted by other municipalities around Ontario. It is felt that the system encourages more candidates and improved participation of voters.
Bill 218 also proposed shortening the nomination period of the 2022 municipal election to approximately six weeks.
Resolution #11 Moved by: G. Little – Seconded by: H. Foster BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Township of Amaranth request the Provincial Government of Ontario rescind the proposed changes regarding ranked ballot voting and the nomination period included as part of bill 218.
Further resolved that a letter regarding this resolution be forwarded to Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin-Peel and Steve Clark,
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Letter to be copied to AMO and all Ontario Municipalities. CARRIED.
Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Deputy Mayor Chris Gerrits X Councillor Heather Foster X Councillor Gail Little X Mayor Bob Currie X
Respectfully submitted,
Nicole Martin
Nicole Martin, Dipl. M.A. Acting CAO/Clerk
C: Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin-Peel Steve Clark, Minister of Municpal Affairs and Housing A.M.O. Ontario Municipalities
TOWNSHIP OF AMARANTH 519-941-1007 519-941-1802 AMARANTH.CA The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss P.O. Box 130 Phone: (519) 395-3735 21 Queen St. Fax: (519) 395-4107 Ripley, Ontario N0G2R0 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.huronkinloss.com
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, October 28, 2020 Queen’s Park Legislative Building 1 Queen’s Park, Room 281 Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 [email protected]
Dear Honourable Doug Ford;
Please be advised the Council of the Township of Huron-Kinloss at its regular meeting held on October 19, 2020 passed the following resolution;
Re: Copy of Resolution #643
Motion No. 643 Moved by: Don Murray Seconded by: Lillian Abbott
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss hereby supports the Town of Amherstburg in recommending 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, 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 FURTHER direct staff to forward a copy of the resolution to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Lisa McLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Carried
Sincerely,
Kelly Lush Deputy Clerk
c.c Honourable Lisa McLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss P.O. Box 130 Phone: (519) 395-3735 21 Queen St. Fax: (519) 395-4107 Ripley, Ontario N0G2R0 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.huronkinloss.com
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, October 28, 2020 Queen’s Park Legislative Building 1 Queen’s Park, Room 281 Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 [email protected]
Dear Honourable Doug Ford;
Please be advised the Council of the Township of Huron-Kinloss at its regular meeting held on October 19, 2020 passed the following resolution;
Re: Copy of Resolution #641
Motion No. 641 Moved by: Jeff Elliott Seconded by: Jim Hanna
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss hereby supports Wollaston Township in requesting that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing review the Municipal Elections to play schemes in rural communities where non-residential electors are permitted to participate in elections and provide more clear guidelines to assist Municipal Clerks in defining the voters’ list and to ensure there is a clear way to report election fraud and FURTHER directs staff to forward a copy of this resolution to the Right Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing , the Honourable Steve Clark and all Ontario Municipalities. Carried
Sincerely,
Kelly Lush Deputy Clerk
c.c Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing , the Honourable Steve Clark and all Ontario Municipalities.
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November 18, 2020
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Office of the Commissioner of Planning/Commissioner of Public Works Director’s Office – Planning/Public Works Department
Re: Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act: Accelerating Infrastructure Initiatives Municipal Engagement ______
Dear Municipal Partners,
As you may be aware, on October 22, 2020, the Province introduced the Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act, 2020: Accelerating Infrastructure Projects – a package of legislative measures, policy changes, and communication opportunities that would accelerate the delivery of major public (infrastructure) projects. The details of the announcement can be found here.
As part of the Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery initiative, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is working together with the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Infrastructure and other partner ministries to consult with municipalities to better understand the challenges and barriers they are facing in delivering local linear infrastructure projects. We will also explore what new authorities municipalities may need to accelerate the delivery of these projects, considering the accelerating measures recently included in the Building Transit Faster Act, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020, the proposed Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery legislative package, and other potential authorities and tools.
The anticipated outcomes of the proposed municipal consultation for accelerated delivery of municipal infrastructure projects include, but are not limited to:
1. Improving our understanding of the challenges and barriers to expediting municipal infrastructure delivery; 2. Determining whether the authorities in the Building Transit Faster Act, 2020 (BTFA) could offer potential solutions if made available to municipalities; 3. Exploring potential additional accelerating authorities that may be of benefit to municipalities; 4. Considering how municipal infrastructure projects could be designated by the province as priorities to support economic recovery.
Additional background material on the overview of the BTFA authorities (see Appendix C) are attached for your reference.
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As part of these municipal consultations, my ministry together with partner ministries, is requesting written input from our municipal partners across the province. For your reference, we have attached a copy of the discussion questions and parameters for discussion to guide your submission (see Appendix A and B). We are also reaching out through other municipal forums such as Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO- MOU), Toronto-Ontario Cooperation and Consultation Agreement (T-OCCA), the Provincial-Municipal Technical Working Group, Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) Regional Public Works Commissioners of Ontario (RPWCO) and the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA).
Your invaluable insight and perspectives will help inform any recommendations we will make going forward. We want to hear from you regarding on-the-ground challenges municipalities like yours may be experiencing, and any suggestions you may have that offer potential solutions to help expedite priority local infrastructure projects. Informed by these consultations, my ministry, working with partner ministries, plan to develop proposals to bring forward for Spring 2021.
We have prepared an online survey, available here, with some discussion questions to gather your feedback and perspectives. If you prefer to provide us with a written submission, we encourage you to submit your input to [email protected] by December 18, 2020. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel to contact Sean Fraser, Director or the Provincial Planning Policy Branch, at [email protected].
Once again, please accept our sincere thanks for your support and we look forward to engaging with you on this important government initiative.
Yours truly,
Kate Manson-Smith Deputy Minister Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Cc: Jonathan Lebi, ADM, Local Government and Planning Policy Sean Fraser, A/Director Provincial Planning Policy Branch
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Appendix A: Questions for Discussion, Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act: Municipal Consultations
Part 1. Problem Identification
Q1: What are the challenges/barriers that your municipality is facing in moving funded and planned priority infrastructure forward?
Q2: Which of these challenges/barriers are best addressed municipally through existing functions?
Part 2. Building Transit Faster Act, 2020 Authorities
Q3: Can or should the authorities included in the BTFA be made available to support municipal infrastructure?
Q4: Which authorities should be scoped for municipal application? Are there any limitations to municipal application?
Q5: Which authorities should/could be used in partnership with the Province?
Part 3. How to Use/Apply Potential New Authorities
Q6: What types or categories of infrastructure projects should we consider for any new authorities?
Q7: What key considerations or criteria should be used to assess any proposed new municipal authorities?
Q8: How might an infrastructure project be identified or designated as being eligible to benefit from the accelerating authorities?
Q9: What obligations should run with any delegated/granted new authorities (e.g. public consultation)?
Part 4. Other Considerations
Q10: What other authorities beyond the BTFA would be helpful to meet municipal infrastructure challenges?
Q11: Can you foresee any challenges or obstacles with potential new authorities for municipalities?
Q12: With what other parties and/or stakeholders should the province engage on this topic?
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Appendix B: Parameters for Discussion, Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act: Municipal Consultations
The following describes what is in-scope and what is out-of-scope for consideration of accelerating authorities for the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects:
In Scope • New municipal authorities like the authorities of the BTFA for municipal transportation infrastructure (regional roads, corridors) • New municipal authorities like the authorities of the BTFA applied to other infrastructure (water, sewer, other linear corridors) • New authorities that were not included in the BTFA
Out of Scope • EA modernization is ongoing and is a separate initiative • Provincial approvals/fast-tracking the land use planning and development approvals (e.g., MZOs) and permitting process– ongoing and involves separate initiatives of a number of different ministries • Municipal buildings and vertical infrastructure • Funding, loans and other financial or tax support • Other aspects of the Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery initiative
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Appendix C: Overview of the accelerating authorities provided under the Building Transit Faster Act, 2020
The Building Transit Faster Act, 2020 (BTFA or Bill 171) received Royal Assent on July 8, 2020, and includes several measures designed to address challenges, accelerate timelines, reduce project delivery risk, and enable stronger partnerships in respect of the delivery of four priority transit projects. Many of the Act’s provisions are intended as a “back-stop” in their application, with the commitment that the Province would first use a collaborative approach to reach agreements with necessary parties.
These new authorities for accelerating priority transit projects include:
1. Corridor Development Permits • Require development and construction activities in the transit corridor land to obtain a permit • Aids in coordinating activities in the corridor and managing timing of construction to reduce impacts to safety, schedule and budget • Intent is to collaborate with proponents throughout the permit process, allows for the Minister of Transportation to establish a process for proponents to seek a review of permit decisions. • Includes an escalating enforcement regime to support compliance
2. Ability to Enter Land • Ability to enter transit corridor lands to conduct preview inspection, obstruction removal and construction danger inspection and elimination work during planning and construction phases, without consent of the property owner • Limits and obligations include: notice, time of day restrictions, no entry to dwellings, restoration of property, compensation for damages or removals
3. Land Assembly • Exempt lands from Hearing of Necessity requirements under the Expropriations Act for land that is at least partially on the transit corridor land • Enables the Minister to establish an alternative process for considering comments from landowners about a proposed expropriation and for considering those comments, potentially saving five months from land assembly timelines • Every effort made to negotiate amicable land purchases before expropriation
4. Utility Company Coordination • Enhanced process to coordinate utility relocations to support better management of project schedule and costs • Provides clear process for dispute management, including mechanism to permit the seeking of compensation from utilities when work not completed on time or court order upon failure to comply
5. Municipal Service and Right-of-Way-Access • Ability of the Minister of Transportation to issue an order outlining conditions for the use or modification of municipal assets where negotiations are unsuccessful • Provides certainty that transit works can proceed where a negotiated agreement not reached • Intent to work collaboratively with municipalities and only used as a last measure
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The Corporation of The Township of East Garafraxa
By-law Number - 2020
Being a By-law pursuant to Sections 34, 39 and 39.1 of the Planning Act, as amended, to temporarily permit a Garden Suite for a period of twenty years for property location 143161 15 Sideroad, Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2
WHEREAS Section 39(1) of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended, states that the Council of a municipality may pass a by-law under section 34 to authorize the temporary use of land, buildings or structures; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa is empowered to pass By-laws to regulate the use of land pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended; and
Now Therefore The Corporation of The Township of East Garafraxa by the Municipal Council thereof enacts as follows:
1. That a 40 square metre Garden Suite is permitted as a temporary use for property location Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2;
2. That a Garden Suite Agreement pursuant to Section 39.1 (1) of the Planning Act, 1990 as amended between The Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa, James Douglas Pollard and Patricia Pollard be executed;
3. This by-law shall take effect from the date of final passing thereof, providing no appeal has been filed pursuant to Section 34, Subsection (19) of the Planning Act 1990, as amended, and shall be in force for a period of twenty years from the date of passing pursuant to Section 39.1 (3) of the Planning Act, 1990 as amended, or when no longer occupied by James Pollard and/or Catherine Pollard, whichever comes first.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS XX DAY OF MONTH, 2020.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS XX DAY OF MONTH, 2020.
______Clerk Head of Council The Corporation of The Township of East Garafraxa
By-Law Number - 2020
Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a Garden Suite Agreement pursuant to Section 39.1 (1) of the Planning Act, as amended, between the Township of East Garafraxa, James Douglas Pollard and Patricia Pollard for a period of twenty years for property location 143161 15 Sideroad, Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2
WHEREAS Temporary Use By-Law _____-2020 was passed with respect to 143161 15 Sideroad, Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2, to allow a garden suite;
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa, James Douglas Pollard and Patricia Pollard enter into a Garden Suite Agreement;
Now Therefore The Corporation of The Township of East Garafraxa by the Municipal Council thereof enacts as follows:
1. That the Head of Council and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the agreement in the same form or substantially the same form as attached hereto as Schedule “A” which forms part of this By-Law;
2. This by-law to come into effect upon the passing thereof.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS XX DAY OF MONTH, 2020.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS XX DAY OF MONTH, 2020.
______Clerk Head of Council Schedule "A"
THIS AGREEMENT MADE THE ______DAY OF ______,2020
BETWEEN: POLLARD JAMES DOUGLAS POLLARD PATRICIA hereinafter called the “Owner(s)”
Of the First Part
-and-
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA hereinafter called “the Township”
Of the Second Part
WITNESSES THAT:
WHEREAS the Owner(s) own the land described in Schedule “A” to this agreement which is hereinafter referred to as “the land”;
AND WHEREAS the Owner(s) have requested that the Township enact a Temporary Use By-Law, to permit a temporary garden suite in accordance with the Temporary Use Application Z11-20;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa has enacted By-Law ____-2020 on November 10, 2020 to approve the Temporary Use Application Z11-20;
AND WHEREAS as a condition of passing of a by-law allowing a temporary use of a garden suite pursuant to Section 39.1 of the Planning Act, as amended, Council may require the owner(s) of the garden suite to enter into an agreement with the municipality under the Municipal Act, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE the Owner(s) covenant and agree with the Township as follows:
1. This agreement affects the land described in Schedule “A” hereto, hereinafter referred to as “the land” and the Owner(s) hereby consent to the registration of this agreement against the title of the land.
2. For the purpose of this agreement, a garden suite will be as defined in Section 39.1(2) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13 as amended.
3. Prior to executing this agreement, the Owner(s) agree to submit to the Township a security in the amountDRAFT of $2,500.00 cash, or certified cheque which shall be held by the Township until such garden suite is removed.
4. The Owner(s) covenant and agree to pay the following charges, levies, taxes and fees and provide the following documentation prior to the Township executing this agreement:
i. Payment of all outstanding municipal taxes, if any; ii. Any costs pertaining to this application shall be borne by the Owner(s).
5. The Owner(s) agree to obtain the necessary building permits/authorizations from the Township and the County of Dufferin Building Department for the garden suite as shown on Schedule “B”, including any expansion or replacement of the existing septic system, as necessary. It is acknowledged that it is the Owner(s)’ sole responsibility to ensure that all necessary permits and authorizations as aforesaid have been obtained.
6. The Owner(s) agree to develop the land in accordance with the Schedule “B” attached. Any changes to the garden suite and/or immediate site of the garden suite must first be approved in writing by the Township. Amendments to this agreement and associated site plans may be required.
7. The Owner(s) will permit the garden suite to be installed on the land and occupied by James Pollard and Catherine Pollard.
8. The Owner(s) agree to remove the garden suite from the land within six (6) months after the occupancy of the suite ceases to be occupied by James Pollard and/or Catherine Pollard, or upon expiry of the Temporary Use By-Law ______whichever comes first.
9. The Owner(s) shall be released from all obligations contained herein upon the removal of the garden suite. At this time, the Township shall execute a Release in registerable form to be registered on the title at the expense of the Owner(s) and forward any balance of the deposit without interest to the Owner(s).
10. The Township security referred to in clause 3 above will be used to enforce the requirement of clause 8 above should the Owner(s) fail to remove the garden suite.
11. The remaining security, if any, will be returned to the Owner(s) without interest, once the garden suite has been removed. It is the Owner(s)’ obligation to make a written request for the return of any remaining monies of the above security. If any terms of this agreement are not complied with, the security will be forfeited.
12. All facilities and matters required by this agreement shall be provided and maintained by the Owner(s) at their sole risk and expense to the satisfaction of the Township, and in accordance with the standards determined by the Township, and in default thereof and without limiting other remedies available to the Township, and the applicable provisions of the Municipal Act shall apply.
13. This agreement shall be read with such changes of gender and number as to the context may require and shall ensure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
14. The agreement is not transferrable should the property be conveyed to new Owner(s).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals.
SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED in the presence of: ) The Corporation of the Township ) Of East Garafraxa: ) ) Date: ) ______DRAFT) Guy Gardhouse, Mayor ) ) Date: ) ______) Susan Stone, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer ) ) We have the authority to bind the Corporation )
) Owner(s): ) Date: __ ) ______) James Douglas Pollard ) ) ) ) Date: ) ______) Patricia Pollard ) ) ) Witness: ______) SCHEDULE “A”
143161 15 Sideroad, Concession 15, Part Lot 16, RP 7R5790 Part 2, Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin,
DRAFT SCHEDULE “B”
DRAFT THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA
BY-LAW NUMBER XX-2020
A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTE OF AN AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES WITH THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ERIN
WHEREAS pursuant to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 c.4, as amended, A Municipality may, under such conditions as may be specified in an agreement, enter into an agreement to, receive such fire protection services as may be specified in an agreement from a fire department situated outside the territorial limits of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa deems it expedient to enter into an agreement for fire protection and emergency response services with the Corporation of the Town of Erin upon such terms and conditions as are agreed;
NOW THEREFORE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL THEREFORE ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Head of Council and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement, in the same form or substantially the same form, as attached hereto as Schedule “A” which forms part of this by-law; and
2. THAT this by-law shall come into force and effect on January 1, 2021 and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2025; and
3. THAT By-Law 12-2016 is hereby repealed.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST ANDDRAFT SECOND TIME THIS XX DAY OF MONTH 2020 BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS XX DAY OF MONTH 2020
______Clerk Head of Council Schedule "A"
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ERIN
By-Law # 20-XX
Being a By-Law to repeal By-law 16-36 and authorize an agreement for Fire Protection with the Township of East Garafraxa
Whereas, pursuant to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997,C.4, as amended, authorizes a municipality to establish a Fire Department to provide firefighting and fire protection services and for participating in an emergency fire services program;
And Whereas, the Council of the Town of Erin deems it expedient to enter into an Agreement to provide fire protection and emergency response service to the Township of East Garafraxa upon such terms and conditions as are agreed,
And Whereas section 391 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, authorizes a municipality by by-law to impose fees or charges on any class of persons for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of the municipality’s property, including property under its control.
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Erin Enacts as Follows:
1. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement attached hereto forming Appendix “A” to this by-law.
2. That the area within the Township of East Garafraxa covered by this Agreement, is as set out in Schedule “A” of this Agreement.
3. That the rates and fees covered by this Agreement, are set out in Schedule “B” of this Agreement.
5. That this By-law shall come into force and effect on the 1st day of January 2021.
6. That By-law 16-36 is hereby repealed. Passed in Open Council onDRAFT December 15, 2020 ______Mayor, Allan Alls
______Clerk, Lisa Campion THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ERIN
Appendix A to By-law 20-XX
The Town of Erin shall provide the fire protection and emergency services to the Township of East Garafraxa, through the Erin Fire and Emergency Services, Hillsburgh Station 50/Erin Station 10 on the basis of the following terms and conditions:
1. Services
- fire protection - fire prevention inspections - health emergency response ie. first aid, auto extrication, hazardous materials response
2. Apparatus, Equipment and Manpower
Station 50 Page Out: 2 Pumpers, 2 tankers, 1 Command Vehicle If Station 10 is also paged out, the per call fee will be double the rate of the corresponding year as outlined in Schedule “C” of this by-law.
3. False Alarms, Call Backs
False alarms and callbacks shall be considered as complete responses for the purpose of this Agreement.
4. Simultaneous Calls/Back-up Support
In the event of simultaneous calls being received in the Hillsburgh District protection area and the East Garafraxa protection area, the Township of East Garafraxa shall have made suitable arrangements, or entered into an agreement, with another Fire Department for protection.
Similarly, should a Hillsburgh call be received while the Town of Erin Fire and Emergency Services, Hillsburgh Station 50 is on a scene in East Garafraxa or should Hillsburgh Station 50 require assistance while on a scene in East Garafraxa, the Township of East Garafraxa shall have made suitable arrangements, or entered into an agreement, with another Fire Department for back-up support or protection as the case may be. In addition, the TownDRAFT of Erin Fire and Emergency Services, Hillsburgh Station 50 hereby agrees to provide Fire Protection and Emergency Service for the Township of East Garafraxa outside of the defined regular protection area in the event of the normal covering Fire Department being unable to respond.
5. Water Supply
The fire reservoir at the Athenwood Subdivision in the Town of Erin (Orton) is identified as the primary water source for the East Garafraxa protection area.
The Town of Erin Public Works Department shall ensure that access to the said water source is maintained year-round.
6. Public Information
The Township of East Garafraxa shall within 30 days of execution of this agreement, notify all residents in the East Garafraxa protection area that the emergency # is 911 7. Rate
As per Schedule “C”
The Town of Erin Fire and Emergency Services shall provide East Garafraxa Township with a monthly summary of all responses, invoicing for services and extra costs will be on a quarterly basis.
8. Other Revenues
Revenues from the Province of Ontario or the County of Dufferin for emergency calls on highways or county roads shall be forwarded to East Garafraxa Township.
9. Amendments
Notice of proposed amendments by either party shall be given to the other party in writing not sooner than 30 days of the proposed date of implementation.
10. Termination
This agreement may be terminated following receipt of 6 months written notice from either party.
11. Term
This agreement shall remain in force until December 31, 2025.
12. Continuation
It is hereby agreed and understood that the Town of Erin Fire and Emergency Services shall continue to provide the services described herein after December 31, 2025 at a charge as per Schedule “C” pending negotiation of a new agreement.
Authorized Signatures for the Authorized signatures for the Township of East GarafraxaDRAFT Town of Erin ______Reeve Mayor
______Clerk Clerk THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ERIN
Schedule “A” to By-Law 20 - XX
The fire area within the Township of East Garafraxa is set out as follows:
Concession 9- East and West of Parts Lot 1 to the South Part of Lot 12 (south of the Grand River) inclusive, and to include the Boundary Road between East and West Garafraxa if called.
Concession 10- East and West Parts Lot 1 to South East Parts Lot 12 and 13 (south of the Grand River) inclusive.
Concession 11- East and West Parts Lot 1 to South East and West Part Lot 11 inclusive and North West Half Lot 11, 12 and 13 ( south of the Grand River).
Concession 12- East and West Parts Lot 1 to South East and West Parts Lot 11 inclusive.
Concession 13- East and West Parts Lot 1 to South East and West Parts Lot 11 inclusive.
Concession 14- East and West Parts Lot 1 to South East and West Parts Lot 11 inclusive.
Concession 15- East and West Parts Lot 1 to South East and West Parts Lot 11 inclusive.
Concession 16- West Part Lot 1 to South West Part Lot 11 inclusive. DRAFT THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ERIN
Schedule “B” to By-Law 20 - XX
Response Calls 2021 $3,604.00 2022 $3,784.00 2023 $3,973.00 2024 $4,172.00 2025 $4,381.00
Response calls per hour $550.00 per vehicle per hour or any part thereof Over a 2-hour duration $275.00 per vehicle per ½ hour
Hazardous Materials Response 2021 $3,604.00 * 2022 $3,784.00 * 2023 $3,973.00 * 2024 $4,172.00 * 2025 $4,381.00 * * Plus materials and additional costs incurred.
Training Levy $200.00 per response
Public Education $50.00 per hour per officer (Fire & Life Safety)
Letters of Compliance $75.00 to be paid to the Town of Erin by the requester
Fire Watch $275.00 per hour (Securing of a building after a fire)
Fire Code Inspections (Residential) $200.00 per inspection plus mileage (current Town of Erin rates in effect at the time) for the first 2 hours, each additional hour is charged at a rate of $80.00 per hour. To be paid by the owner. Fire Code Inspections (Commercial)DRAFT $200.00 per inspection plus mileage (current Town of Erin rates in effect at the time) for the first 2 hours, each additional hour is charged at a rate of $80.00 per hour. To be paid by the municipality.
Note: Fuel surcharge may apply to all calls if fuel increases surpass the cost of living increase.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA
BY-LAW NUMBER XX-2020
A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT
WHEREAS Subsection 214.1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, c.H.8, as amended, authorizes the Council of a municipality to designate by by-law part of a highway under its jurisdiction as a community safety a zone, if in Council’s opinion, public safety is of special concern on that part of the highway;
AND WHEREAS Council of the Township of East Garafraxa deems it necessary to designate parts of highways in its jurisdiction as community safety zones;
AND WHEREAS the designated community safety zone areas are set out in Schedule “A” hereto;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa enacts as follows:
1. All or part of the highways set out in Schedule “A”, in the Township of East Garafraxa, are hereby designated as Community Safety Zones, 2. In accordance with Section 214.1(6) of the Highway Traffic Act, every person who contravenes the speed limit shall be liable for a double fine as prescribed in the Act. 3. The Community Safety Zones set out in Schedule “A” shall be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from January 1st to December 31st of each year. 4. No person shall drive, move or operate any vehicle on a highway or bridge at a greater rate of speed than the rate of speed identified on official or authorized signs as set out in Schedule “A”. 5. This By-Law becomes effective upon final passing thereof and upon the erection of the appropriate signage as prescribed in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, and the regulations, on the designated part of the highway.
6. Schedule A, attached hereto, forms part of this by-law.
DRAFT BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS XX DAY OF MONTH 2020
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS XX DAY OF MONTH 2020
______CLERK HEAD OF COUNCIL
Schedule “A” – Designated Community Safety Zones
Road Name From To Speed Limit 1. A Line (the paved Caledon- East South of 60km/h portion only) Garafraxa Townline Dufferin County Road 3
DRAFT