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MIDDLESEX CENTRE COUNCIL AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 9:30 AM Middlesex Centre Municipal Office
AGENDA
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor DeViet to call the meeting to order at 9:30am.
2.0 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
3.0 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY
The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires any member of Council declaring a pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof, where the interest of a member of Council has not been disclosed by reason of the member’s absence from the meeting, to disclose the interest at the first open meeting attended by the member of Council and otherwise comply with the Act.
4.0 CLOSED SESSION
5.0 ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
December 18, 2019
R2020- THAT the minutes of the December 18, 2019 meeting of Council be adopted as printed.
6.0 DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation Grant Request Presentation – Nick Prigioniero, Campaign Chair & John Brennan, Board Chair
Hospital Foundation Grant Request Presentation
R2020- THAT the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation Grant Request Presentation by Nick Prigioniero, Campaign Chair & John Brennan, Board Chair be received as information.
6.2 Road Safety in Middlesex County Presentation; Presenter Chris Traini, County Engineer
Road Safety in Middlesex County Page 2 of 3
R2020- THAT the presentation from Chris Traini, County Engineer, entitled Road Safety in Middlesex County be received as information.
6.3 Walkerton Clean Water Centre – Standard of Care Refresher Training Provided by Rob Walton
R2020- THAT the Walkerton Clean Water Centre – Standard of Care Training session provided by Rob Walton be received as information.
Note: Presentation 6.3 will be the last item on the meeting agenda
7.0 CONSENT AGENDA
8.0 STAFF REPORTS
8.1 CAO-01-2019 - RFP Award of Corporate Strategic Plan
R2020- THAT Report RFP Award Corporate Strategic Plan be received;
AND THAT the firm Erebus Municipal Services Inc. be retained to provide consulting and related services for the development of a Corporate Strategic Plan and for the Official Plan Review – community engagement consultation process;
AND FURTHER THAT the CAO be authorized to execute the service agreement and any amendments thereto to undertake the Corporate Strategic Plan.
9.0 NOTICE OF MOTION
10.0 CORRESPONDENCE
10.1 Ausable Bayfield Conservation - Board of Directors Agenda December 19, 2019
10.2 Board of Health - Update October and November 2019
10.3 Board of Health (2) - Update December 2019
10.4 City of Woodstock - Ban of Single-Use Plastic Handled Shopping Bags
10.5 County of Simcoe – Conservation Authority Exit Clause
10.6 County of Simcoe (2) - Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Levy (NVCA)
10.7 Lower Thames Conservation – Recycling Your Real Tree
10.8 Middlesex County – Media Release Page 3 of 3
10.9 Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Assessing Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and is launching consultations to inform the development of a new five-year strategy, in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Act, 2009.
10.10 Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines - Potential projects to expand access to natural gas distribution systems for new customers.
10.11 Thames Centre News Release - Thames Centre Director named new Chief Administrative Officer Michael Henry
10.12 Thames Centre - Support for Continuation of Mandatory and Non- Mandatory Programs of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA)
10.13 Town of Tecumseh - Resolution RE: 911 Misdials
10.14 Township of Huron-Kinloss – Supporting resolution RE: Township of Ramara's request for the province to review the existing Conservation Authorities Act, 1990, R.SO.1990, c.C.27 a
R2020- THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence item 10.1 through to 10.14 as information.
11.0 COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE
12.0 OTHER BUSINESS
13.0 BY-LAWS
13.1 2019-103 - To provide a drainage works to be known as the Government Drain No.1 Extension 2019
13.2 2020-001 - To Levy Interim Taxes for the Year 2020
13.3 2020-002 - To adopt and confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre at the Council meeting held on January 8, 2020
R2020- THAT By-Laws 2019-103, 2020-001 and 2020-002 be approved, passed and adopted.
14.0 ADJOURNMENT
R2020- THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the January 8, 2020 Regular Council meeting at ______January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 15
Municipality of Middlesex Centre Council Meeting Minutes Municipal Office, Coldstream Community Centre Wednesday, December 18, 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: - Mayor DeViet - Chair presiding, Councillors: Deputy Mayor Brennan, Councillor Heffernan, Councillor Shipley, Councillor Aerts, Councillor Scott and Councillor Silva
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Di Lullo - Chief Administrative Officer, Ann Wright - Clerk, Scott Mairs – Director of Community Services, Arnie Marsman – Director of Building Services / Chief Building Official, Colin Toth – Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief, Tiffany Farrell - Director of Corporate Services / Treasurer, Rob Cascaden - Director of Public Works and Engineering, Tim Williams – County Senior Planner
ALSO PRESENT: Members of the public
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor DeViet to call the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2.0 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
3.0 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY
Councillor Shipley declared a potential pecuniary interest on item 10.3 B-33- 19 – Donaldson – 15246 Eight Mile Rd., General Nature - Close friendship with the applicant and also employed by the applicant throughout the year
4.0 CLOSED SESSION
None
5.0 ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan; seconded by Councillor Silva
R2019-432 THAT the minutes of the November 27, 2019, December 4, 2019 and December 9, 2019 meetings of Council be adopted as printed.
CARRIED January 08, 2020 Page 2 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 2 of 15
6.0 DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Ingersoll Mayor, Ted Comiskey - Landfill Approval, We Demand the Right
Municipalities call on the Province to ensure its “Made-In-Ontario Environment Plan” includes Municipal “Right to Approve” Landfill Developments
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan; seconded by Councillor Scott
R2019-433 WHEREAS municipal governments in Ontario do not have the right to approve landfill projects in their communities, but have authority for making decisions on all other types of development;
AND WHEREAS this outdated policy allows private landfill operators to consult with local residents and municipal Councils, but essentially ignore them;
AND WHEREAS Ontario’s proposed “Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan” states that the province will grant municipalities a “greater say in siting of landfills”;
AND WHEREAS municipalities already have exclusive rights for approving casinos and nuclear waste facilities within their communities, whether to host cannabis retail in their communities;
AND FURTHER that the province has recognized the value of municipal approval for the siting of power generation facilities;
AND WHEREAS the recent report from Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner has found that Ontario has a garbage problem, particularly from Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) waste generated within the City of Toronto, where diversion rates are as low as 15%;
AND UNLESS significant efforts are made to increase recycling and diversion rates, a new home for this Toronto garbage will need to be found, as landfill space is filling up quickly;
AND WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are quietly being identified and targeted as potential landfill sites for future Toronto garbage by private landfill operators;
AND WHEREAS other communities should not be forced to take Toronto waste, as landfills can contaminate local watersheds, air quality, dramatically increase heavy truck traffic on community roads, and reduce the quality of life for local residents; January 08, 2020 Page 3 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 3 of 15
AND WHEREAS municipalities should be considered experts in waste management, as they are responsible for this within their own communities, and often have decades’ worth of in-house expertise in managing waste, recycling, and diversion programs;
AND WHEREAS municipalities should have the exclusive right to approve or reject these projects, and assess whether the potential economic benefits are of sufficient value to offset any negative impacts and environmental concerns;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre calls upon the Government of Ontario, as part of its “Made-in Ontario Environment Plan” to formally entrench the right of municipalities to approve or reject landfill projects in or adjacent to their communities;
AND THAT in the case of a two-tier municipality, the approval be required at both the upper-tier and affected lower-tier municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Middlesex Centre encourage all other municipalities in Ontario to consider this motion calling for immediate provincial action;
AND THAT the resolution adopted by Council be forwarded to the Demand the Right Coalition of Ontario Municipalities.
CARRIED 6.2 Joanne Fuller & Crispin Colvin, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan; seconded by Councillor Scott
R2019-434 THAT the presentation by Joanne Fuller and Crispin Colvin from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture entitled Animal Activism be received as information.
CARRIED
6.3 COURT OF REVISION - GOVERNMENT DRAIN NO. 1 EXTENSION 2019
1) CALL TO ORDER
Members sitting as Court of Revision: Chair Deputy Mayor Brenan, Councillor Scott, and Councillor Shipley
Government Drain No. 1 Extension 2019 Report
2) ORDER OF APPEALS
No appeals received January 08, 2020 Page 4 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 4 of 15
3) QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS
None
4) DELIBERATIONS OF THE COURT OF REVISON
None required
5) DECISION
Moved by Councillor Shipley; seconded by Councillor Scott
R2019-435 THAT the Middlesex Centre Court of Revision approves the Schedule of Assessments for the Government Drain No. 1 Extension 2019 adopted by By-Law No. 2019-103 and drainage works as outlined in the report dated September 20, 2019 prepared by Spriet Associates. CARRIED All parties to the drain will receive written notice of the Court of Revision decision which will contain additional information on the process to appeal the decision of the Court of Revision to the Ontario Drainage Tribunal. 6) ADJOURNMENT
7.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and may require discussion but no action on the part of Council. Consent items are received in one motion. Council members may request that one or more item be removed for further action.
7.1 BLD-21-2019 - November 2019 Building Report
7.2 Community Services Advisory Committee – Minutes of September 9, 2019
7.3 BLD-20-2019 - Animal Control By-law Contract 2020-2022 – this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered under Staff reports
7.4 CMS-18-2019 - 2019 Community Improvement Plan – Intake 2
7.5 CMS-19-2019 - Ilderton Library Addition & Renovations – Tender Results
7.6 CPS-88-2019 – Budget to Actual November 2019
7.7 CPS-91-2019 – Banking Services Appointment
7.8 CPS-92-2019 - Tax Adjustments under Section 357, 358 and 359 of the Municipal Act, 2001 January 08, 2020 Page 5 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 5 of 15
Moved by Councillor Shipley; seconded by Councillor Silva
R2019-436 THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives and approves the Consent Agenda items 7.1, 7.2, 7.4 through to 7.8. Item 7.3 was pulled for consideration under Staff Reports.
CARRIED
8.0 STAFF REPORTS
8.1 CAO-10-2019 - Respect in the Workplace Policy
Moved by Councillor Silva; seconded by Councillor Heffernan
R2019- 437 THAT the Respect in the Workplace Policy attached to Report CAO-10-2019 be approved.
CARRIED
8.2 CPS-89-2019 – Budget 2020
Moved by Councillor Shipley; seconded by Councillor Silva R2019-438 THAT Council approve Bylaw 2019-121 to adopt the current budgetary estimates for the year 2020; AND THAT Council approve Bylaw 2019-122 to establish a levy for the year 2020, to adopt tax rates for 2020 and to provide for penalty and interest in default of payment and the collection thereof. CARRIED 8.3 CPS-90-2019 – Proposed Budget 2020 Impacts
Moved by Councillor Heffernan; seconded by Councillor Scott R2019-439 THAT the compliance report for expenses excluded from the 2020 budget outlined in report CPS-89-2019 as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284/09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001 be received. CARRIED 8.4 PWE-38-2019 - Conversion of Water / Wastewater Seasonal (Contract) Maintenance Operator to Full Time Operator
Moved by Councillor Silva; seconded by Councillor Scott
R2019-440 THAT the position of Water / Wastewater Seasonal (Contract) Maintenance Operator be converted to a permanent full time Water / Wastewater January 08, 2020 Page 6 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 6 of 15
Maintenance Operator within the Public Works and Engineering Water Works Department for the 2020 Operational Budget;
AND THAT the Water / Wastewater Seasonal Maintenance Operator be position become redundant.
CARRIED
7.3 BLD-20-2019 - Animal Control By-law Contract 2020-2022
Moved by Councillor Heffernan; seconded by Councillor Shipley
R2019-441 THAT the contract for Animal Control Services for the period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 be awarded to Hillside Kennels.
CARRIED
9.0 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 7:00 PM
None
10.0 PUBLIC MEETING
Moved by Councillor Silva; seconded by Councillor Heffernan
R2019-442 THAT Council move into Public Meeting at 7:01 pm under Section 53 & 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13, as amended, to consider the following applications:
10.2 B-31-19 – 1855564 Ontario Ltd. – 15476 Plover Mills Rd.
10.3 B-33-19 – Donaldson – 15246 Eight Mile Rd.
10.4 ZBA-30-19 - Remove (H) Holding Provision – Donna Layng – Part of Lot 29, Concession 15
CARRIED
10.1 B-32-19 & ZBA-29-19 – 5005559 Ontario Inc. - 14378 Ilderton Road
This application has been deferred by the applicant until a later date yet to be determined. A Notice of Deferral was sent in the mail on December 11, 2019.
10.2 B-31-19 – 1855564 Ontario Ltd. – 15476 Plover Mills Rd.
Chair, Mayor DeViet provided the purpose and effect of the application. January 08, 2020 Page 7 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 7 of 15
No additional comments were received by the Clerk that were not included in the planning report Tim Williams, County Planner gave a review of the Planning Report PLA- 81-2019. Rob Foster in attendance No Public Comment Moved by Councillor Silva; seconded by Councilor Scott R2019-443 THAT Consent Application B-31-19, filed by Jared Dykstra (Zelinka Priamo), on behalf of 1855564 Ontario Ltd. in order to sever a surplus farm residence on a lot with a frontage of approximately 84.1 metres (275 ft) along Plover Mills Road and an area of approximately 0.76 hectares (1.88 ac) from a farm holding with a lot area of approximately 42.1 hectares (104 ac) and legally described as Concession 12, South Part Lot 7 (geographic Township of London), Municipality of Middlesex Centre; be granted.
FURTHER THAT Consent B-31-19 be subject to the following conditions:
1) That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within one year of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been met.
2) That the fee for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law.
3) That the east lot line be relocated closer to the existing driveway and 3m from the septic system and any contingency areas, and the area be recalculated accordingly, to the satisfaction of the municipality.
4) That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-31-19 and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office.
5) That the Owner’s solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, together with a deposited reference plan and a Schedule describing the land to be transferred, for the purposes of the issuance of a Certificate of Consent.
6) That the Owner’s solicitor submit an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the Municipality to register an electronic transfer of title consistent with the Consent decision. January 08, 2020 Page 8 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 8 of 15
7) That the Owner enter into a severance agreement with the Municipality in order to advise future owner of the severed lot of Consent B-31-19 of normal farm practices occurring in the area as outlined in the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998, as amended.
8) That any outstanding property taxes for the severed and retained lots of Consent B-31-19 be paid in full.
9) That, if necessary a revised assessment schedule in accordance with the Drainage Act, as amended, be commissioned and paid for by the Owner.
10) That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot and prohibits residential use on the retained lot of Consent B-31-19 be in full force and effect.
11) That the owner will be required to dedicate lands up to 18 m from the centerline of construction of County Road 16 (Plover Mills Road) to the County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right of way is not already to that width.
12) That a change of use permit be obtained to convert the structure located behind the house on the lands to be severed to a residential accessory building, to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
13) That a change of use permit be obtained to convert the structure located at the north east of the complex of buildings on the lands to be retained, into a driveshed/storage building not to house livestock, to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
14) That the structure located on the east side of the driveway on the lands proposed to be severed, be demolished and site cleared of all construction and concrete debris associated with the demolition, to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
15) That the exiting fencing, used to enclose outdoor confinement areas for livestock be removed, to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
16) That landscaping be added to the rear lot line of the severed lands to prevent driveway access to the retained lands, to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
17) That the hydro and water service for the lot to be severed be wholly contained without encroaching onto the lot to be retained. Or that a hydro easement be required in favour of the owner of the lot to be severed over the lot to be retained to allow access to the hydro service. January 08, 2020 Page 9 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 9 of 15
18) That the Owner provide confirmation that the private sewage disposal system that services the residence on the severed lot of Consent B-31-19 is wholly contained on the said lot and that a 100% contingency area exists, to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Consent Application B-31-19 include:
• The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
• The proposal conforms to the County of Middlesex Official Plan and the Middlesex Centre Official Plan; and
• Subject to the conditions, the proposal would comply with the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
AND FURTHER THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment application, filed by Jared Dykstra (Zelinka Priamo), on behalf of 1855564 Ontario Ltd. for the severed and retained lot of Consent B-31-19 in order to implement the severance of a surplus farm residence, be approved, and that the implementing By-law be forward to Municipal Council for consideration once a deposited reference plan has been provided to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
CARRIED 10.3 B-33-19 – Donaldson – 15246 Eight Mile Rd.
Councillor Shipley left the meeting for this item.
Chair, Mayor DeViet provided the purpose and effect of the application. No additional comments were received by the Clerk that were not included in the planning report Tim Williams, County Planner gave a review of the Planning Report PLA- 83-2019. Dave Donaldson in attendance No Comments of the Public Moved by Deputy Mayor Brennan; seconded by Councillor Aerts R2019-444 THAT Consent Application B-33-19, filed by David Donaldson, on behalf of David, Karen, and Stephen Donaldson in order to sever a surplus farm residence on a lot with a frontage of approximately 64 metres (210 feet) along Eight Mile Road and an area of approximately 0.48 ha (1.2 acres) from a farm holding with a lot area of approximately 35 hectares (86.44 ac) and legally described as London Concession 8, South January 08, 2020 Page 10 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 10 of 15
Part Lot 9 and RP 33R1545, Part 13 (geographic Township of London), Municipality of Middlesex Centre; be granted.
FURTHER THAT Consent B-33-19 be subject to the following conditions:
1) That the Certificate of Consent under Section 53(42) of the Planning Act shall be given within one year of the date of the notice of the decision. The request for the Certificate of Consent shall be accompanied by a written submission that details how each of the conditions of severance has been met.
2) That the fee for the Certificate of Consent be paid in accordance with the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law.
3) That a draft reference plan be prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor for the purposes of facilitating the transaction of Consent B-33/19 and that this plan be approved by the Municipality prior to being deposited with the Land Registry Office.
4) That the Owner’s solicitor provide a Transfer in Preparation to the Municipality, together with a deposited reference plan and a Schedule describing the land to be transferred, for the purposes of the issuance of a Certificate of Consent.
5) That the Owner’s solicitor submit an undertaking in a form satisfactory to the Municipality to register an electronic transfer of title consistent with the Consent decision.
6) That the Owner enter into a severance agreement with the Municipality in order to advise future owner of the severed lot of Consent B-33/19 of normal farm practices occurring in the area as outlined in the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998, as amended.
7) That any outstanding property taxes for the severed and retained lots of Consent B-33/19 be paid in full.
8) That, if necessary a revised assessment schedule in accordance with the Drainage Act, as amended, be commissioned and paid for by the Owner.
9) That a Zoning By-law Amendment that recognizes the residential use of the severed lot and prohibits residential use on the retained lot of Consent B-33/19 be in full force and effect.
10) That the owner will be required to dedicate lands up to 18 m from the centerline of construction of County Road 23 (Highbury Ave N) to the January 08, 2020 Page 11 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 11 of 15
County of Middlesex for the purposes of road widening if the right of way is not already to that width.
11) That the Owner provide confirmation that the private sewage disposal system that services the residence on the severed lot of Consent B-33-19 is wholly contained on the said lot and that a 100% contingency area exists, to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
FURTHER THAT the reasons for granting Consent Application B-33-19 include:
• The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;
• The proposal conforms to the County of Middlesex Official Plan and the Middlesex Centre Official Plan; and
• Subject to the conditions, the proposal would comply with the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
CARRIED
Councillor Shipley returned to the meeting
10.4 ZBA-30-19 - Remove (H) Holding Provision – Donna Layng – Part of Lot 29, Concession 15
Chair, Mayor DeViet provided the purpose and effect of the application.
No additional comments were received by the Clerk that were not included in the planning report
Tim Williams, County Planner gave a review of the Planning Report PLA- 84-2019.
Applicant not in attendance
No Comments of the Public
Moved by Councillor Silva; seconded by Councillor Heffernan
R2019-445 THAT the request by John Thompson on behalf of Donna Layng to remove (H) holding provision from the zoning of the lands containing the draft plan of subdivision 39T-MC1203 be approved.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councilor Silva; seconded by Councillor Heffernan
R2019-446 THAT Council do now Close the Public Meeting and go back into the regular Council meeting.
CARRIED
11.0 NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Silva gave notice for the following motion at the Council meeting on December 4, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Silva; seconded by Deputy Mayor Brennan
R2919-446 THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre directs staff to bring back a by-law to amend By-Law 2018-092 to the next regular Council meeting for adoption in order to reduce the unposted speed limit on all Middlesex Centre roads within settlement areas from 50km/h to 40 km/h beginning on May 1, 2020; AND THAT a request be sent to Middlesex County encouraging the County to enact the reduction of the speed limit on all County owned roads in Middlesex Centre within settlement areas from 50 km/h to 40 km/h; AND THAT staff be directed to purchase and erect the appropriate signage at the edges of our settlement areas, and some of our busier streets that intersect with County Roads (e.g. Tunks Lane, Kilworth Park Drive, Jefferies Rd, Queen St) as deemed appropriate; AND THAT staff be directed to inform residents of the reduction of the speed limits through such avenues as the municipal website, social media, email newsletter, utility and property tax bills; AND THAT staff be directed to work with OPP on an enforcement campaign after education has been ongoing for 60 days; AND FURTHER THAT that the above clauses be conditional upon staff direction to report back to council with the financial implication of implementing the vision zero speed reduction program. CARRIED
12.0 CORRESPONDENCE
12.1 Town of St. Marys – Comments regarding Draft 2020 UTRCA Budget
12.2 Town of St. Marys (2) – Council Resolution Re: 2020 UTRCA Levy January 08, 2020 Page 13 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 13 of 15
12.3 Greater Madawaska – Resolution supporting ministers to allow electronic delegation
12.4 St. Clair Conservation – November 14, 2019 Meeting Highlights
12.5 Town of Amherstburg – Declaration of Climate Emergency
12.6 Middlesex Centre Archives – December Newsletter
12.7 Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario – Letter of Appreciation
12.8 Middlesex County – Media Release – Warden Cathy Burghardt-Jesson
12.9 Middlesex County (2) – Media Release – Sale of Buildings
12.10 Lower Thames Conservation – Media Release – Parking Passes
12.11 Upper Thames River Conservation Authority – 2020 Draft Budget
12.12 Ausable Bayfield Conservation – News Release - Ontario’s Special Advisor on Flooding releases new report which recognizes role of conservation authorities
Moved by Councillor Scott; seconded by Councillor Silva
R2019-447 THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre receives the Correspondence item 12.1 through to 12.12 as information.
CARRIED
13.0 COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE
Deputy Mayor Brenan gave an update on the County Council meeting held on December 17, 2019. For further information on this agenda please visit the County of Middlesex website: https://www.middlesex.ca/local-government/meeting-dates- and-agendas
14.0 OTHER BUSINESS
None
15.0 BY-LAWS
15.1 By-Law 2019-119 - To appoint the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre for 2020
15.2 By-Law 2019-120 - To amend the Middlesex Centre comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2005-005 with respect to Part Lot 5, Concession 8 January 08, 2020 Page 14 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 14 of 15
(geographic Township of London), Municipality of Middlesex Centre, Roll Number: 393903403009600 (ZBA-16-2019)
15.3 By-Law 2019-121 – To provide for the adoption of budgetary estimates for the year 2020
15.4 By-Law 2019-122 - To provide for the adoption of estimates and setting the tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2020
15.5 By-Law 2019-123 – To confirm the municipality’s bank accounts and designated signing authorities
15.6 By-Law 2019-124 - To authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between the Municipality of Middlesex Centre and Megan Crossan
15.7 By-Law 2019-125 – To amend the Middlesex Centre comprehensive Zoning By-law number 2005-005 with respect to Concession 12, South Part Lot 7 (geographic Township of London), Municipality of Middlesex Centre, roll number: 393903402006300 (ZBA-28-2019)
15.8 By-Law 2019-126 – To authorize temporary borrowing to meet the current expenditures of the Municipality for the year ending December 31, 2020
15.9 By-Law 2019-127 - To amend the Middlesex Centre Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Number 2005-005 with respect to Part of Lot 29, Concession 15, (Geographic Township of Lobo) (ZBA-30-2019)
15.10 By-Law 2019-128 – To approve and ratify an agreement for the provision of Animal Control Services with Hillside Kennels
15.11 By-Law 2019-129 - to adopt a Municipal policy entitled Respect in the Workplace Policy
15.12 By-Law 2019-130 - To adopt and confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre at the Council meeting held on December 9, 2019 and December 18, 2019
Moved by Councillor Shipley; seconded by Councillor Silva
R2019-448 THAT By-Laws 2019-119 through to 2019-130, inclusive, be approved, passed and adopted.
CARRIED
January 08, 2020 Page 15 of 15 December 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Page 15 of 15
16.0 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Heffernan; seconded by Councillor Shipley
R2019-449 THAT the Council for the Municipality of Middlesex Centre adjourns the December 18, 2019 Regular Council meeting at 7:41 p.m.
CARRIED
______Aina DeViet, Mayor
______Ann Wright, Clerk January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 19
SMGH Foundation Grant Request January 8, 2020 January 08, 2020 Page 2 of 19 Presentation Team
Nick Prigioniero John Brennan Campaign Chair Board Chair SMGH Foundation SMGH Foundation January 08, 2020 Page 3 of 19
Ministry of Health does not Fund Hospital Equipment January 08, 2020 Page 4 of 19 SMGH 10-Year Capital Plan
New Construction Costs - $35 MM Ministry Share - 80% $28 MM Community Share - 20% $ 7 MM
Hospital Patient Care Equipment Community Share - 100% $20 MM January 08, 2020 Page 5 of 19 SMGH 10-Year Capital Plan Totals
Ministry Share $28 MM Community Share $27 MM January 08, 2020 Page 6 of 19 Middlesex Centre Usage
5,053 Cases in 2019 29% of the Population 58% of Households January 08, 2020 Page 7 of 19 Middlesex Centre Cases 2016-2019
18% Growth in Cases
2019 5053
2016 4294 January 08, 2020 Page 8 of 19 Service Usage January 08, 2020 Page 9 of 19 Growth in Top 4 Services JanuaryGrant 08, 2020 Request Page 10 of 19 RefreshX-RayUltrasound Unit of withDiagnostic Machines FluoroscopyGeneral Imaging X-Ray Unit • Replaces 10 year old technology ••ContinuousCaptures images X-Ray Mammographyof produces soft Machine videotissue • Tremendous• Stereotactic increase Biopsy in throughput ••SeeVery body safe -partsno radiation •andContrast motion; Enhanced •skeletal,Diagnostic digestive, tool• Shorter increasinglyCapability urinary, wait times cardiovascular, respiratory and used by Doctors• Less• Tomosynthesis radiation for patients reproductiveBone systems Mineral Densitometer • Measures Bone Density • Good Indicator of Bone Health • Osteoporosis-Risk of Fractures January 08, 2020 Page 11 of 19 Schedule Refresh of Diagnostic Imaging
Year Item Amount 2020/2021 General X-Ray Room #1 (Smaller Unit) $375,000 Bone Mineral Density $125,000 Mammography Unit (with stereotactic, contrast) $700,000 2021/2022 Ultrasound Unit #1 $210,000 Ultrasound Unit #2 $210,000 2022/2023 Ultrasound Unit #3 $210,000 2023/2024 General X-Ray Room #2 (with Fluoroscopy) $725,000 Total $2,555,000 January 08, 2020 Page 12 of 19 Option 1:
Total Request: $2,555,000
$365,000 per year for 7 years $59/year per household $4.95 per month per household*
* Based on 6,139 households January 08, 2020 Page 13 of 19 Option 2:
Total Request: $2,555,000
$255,500 per year for 10 years $42/year per household $3.47 per month per household*
* Based on 6,139 households January 08, 2020 Page 14 of 19
Thank You January 08, 2020 Page 15 of 19
Video January 08, 2020 Page 16 of 19
Appendix January 08, 2020 Page 17 of 19 The Last 4 Years January 08, 2020 Page 18 of 19 Middlesex Centre Usage January 08, 2020 Page 19 of 19 Impact of Growth January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 18
ROAD SAFTEY IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY Chris Traini, P.Eng., County Engineer January 8, 2020 January 08, 2020 Page 2 of 18 Who are our road users? January 08, 2020 Page 3 of 18
Road Safety in Middlesex County
Very complex issue Safe travel on roads is a collaborative process that involves our entire community Four “E”s of road safety: Engineering Enforcement Education Empathy January 08, 2020 Page 4 of 18 Engineering:
From a built environment perspective there are no ‘dangerous roads’ in Middlesex County Engineering design is based on principles and guidelines that have been established and evaluated by experts to exceed the abilities of drivers to see and react to oncoming situations January 08, 2020 Page 5 of 18 Engineering:
Having a consistent design guideline for the implementation of road safety features is key for driver expectation and safe vehicle operation January 08, 2020 Page 6 of 18 Engineering:
Collisions at rural road intersections are a particular challenge Middlesex County has had success with a number of traffic safety measures at our rural road intersections January 08, 2020 Page 7 of 18 Engineering:
Intersection/stop sign flashers where not warranted January 08, 2020 Page 8 of 18 Common engineering safety myths:
“Lowering the posted speed limit will slow down drivers” “Traffic signals reduce collision frequency and severity” “Roundabouts are the ultimate safety solution at intersections” “People who don’t stop at stop signs are because they don’t see them”
None of these are true in isolation and must be measured against their effectiveness to address the actual issue at hand which may or may not be what is assumed to be occurring January 08, 2020 Page 9 of 18 Enforcement:
Traffic enforcement by the police is a key factor in improving road safety by modifying driver behaviour Police also play a key role in community outreach and education They are great partners for identifying traffic safety concerns Penalties and fines, especially for dangerous behaviour like distracted driving, are very important for changing the culture around these types of activities Current challenges around access to collision data but working with province to resolve January 08, 2020 Page 10 of 18 Education:
A broad based approach to provision of safety information to the public through schools, media and other outlets A tool not only for teaching the rules of the road but to change road user behaviour and culture *soapbox time*
When people ask me what one thing I would change to improve road safety across the province I would recommend having all drivers review the MTO Driver’s Handbook when they renew their license
Rules and standards change over time and drivers need to stay up to date on road standards *end of soapbox* January 08, 2020 Page 11 of 18 Empathy:
There are differing viewpoints depending on whether you are a driver, pedestrian, cyclist Being empathic is to try to better understand each of these road user’s positions in the traffic environment Goal is to create mutual tolerance and respect which leads to better understanding of each other’s place on the road Thoughtful and holistic approach to improving road safety
There are sometimes other road safety “E”s noted: Emergency services Evaluation Environment Encouragement January 08, 2020 Page 12 of 18 What more can we do? Road safety can often be frustrating as challenges do not have simple answers There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution There is a fine balance between safety and efficiency Municipal budgets are limited so low cost high effectiveness solutions are key There are a number of ways that we can move towards safer roads: Work together – road safety professionals, police, educators, politicians, public Avoid ‘knee jerk’ emotional reactions – careful and measured response Perception versus reality – improper application of policies and engineering Communication – open honest discussion with road users and their concerns Road safety for all – consideration of all types of road users January 08, 2020 Page 13 of 18 What are we doing right now?
Intersection Safety Audits Rural intersection illumination policy Update of traffic signal infrastructure Implementation of the Middlesex County Cycling Strategy Continued commitment to safe engineering design and exceeding minimum standards for road maintenance January 08, 2020 Page 14 of 18 January 08, 2020 Page 15 of 18 January 08, 2020 Page 16 of 18 January 08, 2020 Page 17 of 18 What can I do to help?
Report on road safety concerns Listen to concerns raised by others Ask questions Be consistent Set a good example January 08, 2020 Page 18 of 18 Questions? January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 3
Meeting Date: January 8, 2020
Submitted by: Michael Di Lullo, CAO
Report No.: CAO-01-2020
Subject: RFP Award of Corporate Strategic Plan
Recommendation:
THAT Report RFP Award Corporate Strategic Plan be received;
AND THAT the firm Erebus Municipal Services Inc. be retained to provide consulting and related services for the development of a Corporate Strategic Plan and for the Official Plan Review – community engagement consultation process;
AND FURTHER THAT the CAO be authorized to execute the service agreement and any amendments thereto to undertake the Corporate Strategic Plan.
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to seek approval to award RFP CAO-01-2019 for the undertaking of a new Corporate Strategic Plan for the municipality.
Background:
In November 2019, the municipality issued Request for Proposal (RFP) CAO-01-2019. A resolution was passed by Council on October 23, 2019 providing authorization to proceed with a RFP for a Corporate Strategic Plan.
A Strategic Plan is essentially the process of determining a municipality’s long-term vision and goals, which results in an action plan to achieve those goals. Priorities such as operations and budgeting can (and should) align with the goals and vision of council and the community. The intent of the Strategic Plan is to receive input in shaping the municipality’s future and determining the types of services to meet the expectations of council and the residents of Middlesex Centre.
Following the closing of the RFP, a total of nine submissions were received. An evaluation committee was comprised of the CAO, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Community Services, Communications Specialist and the Mayor who reviewed and evaluated the proposals. The summary is indicated in the Analysis section of this report. January 08, 2020 Page 2 of 3
Analysis:
The proposals were evaluated on a number of factors as stipulated in the RFP. This includes:
• Firm’s experience and qualifications; • Project lead/manager; • Methodology; • Consultation and community engagement; • Pricing
Based on the scoring criteria using the above noted factors, the firm of Erebus Municipal Services Inc. is being recommended to be awarded to develop the new Strategic Plan for Middlesex Centre.
References have been undertaken and staff have also reviewed the quality of work performed by the firm on previous / similar projects. This proposal also referenced the ability to undertake further consultation for the Official Plan Review. There are cost- efficiencies by having the same firm conduct consultation and staff will work with the County to determine if the consultation portion for the Official Plan Review may also be undertaken by Erebus Municipal Services Inc.
The expected timeframe for the Strategic Plan is that the firm will commence in February and complete the plan by September. Going forward, staff will report back on a periodic basis (annually) to council on fulfilling the action items indicated in the plan.
Following the award of the RFP, a working group will be established throughout the Strategic Plan development process to help the firm carry out what is needed. Forming this working group will include: the CAO, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Community Services, Communications Specialist and a council member.
Financial Implications:
The firm’s cost for the Strategic Plan is $48,800 which is within the allotted budget. There is additional costing to undertake community engagement activities for the consultation process attributed to the Official Plan and this will be taken into consideration, preliminary costing for this additional engagement is $5,000.
Based on the above, it is recommended that in response to the Request for Proposal CAO-01-2019 that Erebus Municipal Services Inc. be retained to undertake the new Corporate Strategic Plan at a fee of $53,800 (plus applicable taxes).
Once complete, staff may also use additional funding earmarked for the Strategic Plan on communications and engagement materials, and whatever actions arise that need to be implemented that are feasible and within budget.
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Strategic Plan:
This matter aligns with following strategic priorities:
• 3c. Quality of Life: Meeting the needs of both current and future citizens.
• 4a. Community & Neighbourhood Preservation: Building a common identity.
• 5d. Operational Excellence: Building a common municipal vision.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Administration Centre Morrison Dam Conservation Area
2:00 pm
AGENDA 1. Chair's Welcome 2. Adoption of Agenda 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 4. Disclosure of intention to record this meeting by video and/or audio device 5. Adoption of Minutes from November 14, 2019 6. Business Out of the Minutes • Vote on 2020 Proposed General Levy, Project Levy, Budget - Brian Horner
7. Program Reports Report 1: (a) Development Review (O Reg 147/06) - Meghan Tydd-Hrynyk/Daniel King (b) Violation/Appeals Update - Geoff Cade Report 2: Forest Management and Harvest Update - Ian Jean 8. Presentation: Conservation Education Year in Review - Denise Iszczuk 9. General Manager’s Report 10. Committee Reports • Arkona Lions Museum Management Committee - Doug Cook • Joint Management Committee - Mary Lynn MacDonald • Source Protection Committee - Mary Lynn MacDonald
3:00 pm DELEGATION: Gary Eagleson - Nutrient Management (15 minutes)
3:30 pm HEARING: Pursuant to Ont. Regulation 147/06 - Application for Permission #2019-73
11. Correspondence 12. New Business 13. Committee of the Whole 14. Adjournment
Source Protection Authority Meeting to follow
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS • December 24 (noon) - Jan 1 - Office Closed • February 20 - Board of Directors Annual Meeting at 10:00 a.m. January 08, 2020 Page 2 of 9 MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Boardroom Morrison Dam Conservation Area
DIRECTORS PRESENT Ray Chartrand, Doug Cook, Adrian Cornelissen, Bob Harvey, George Irvin, Dave Jewitt, Mike Tam, Marissa Vaughan, Alex Westman
STAFF PRESENT Bev Brown, Geoff Cade, Abbie Gutteridge, Davin Heinbuck, Brian Horner, Ian Jean, Daniel King, Kate Monk, Judith Parker, Meghan Tydd-Hrynyk, Ross Wilson
CALL TO ORDER Chair George Irvin called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION #BD 86/19 Moved Ray Chartrand Seconded by Mike Tam
“RESOLVED, THAT the agenda for the November 14, 2019 Board of Directors meeting be approved,”
Carried.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest at this meeting or from the previous meeting.
DISCLOSURE OF INTENTION TO RECORD None
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOTION #BD 87/19 Moved by Doug Cook Seconded by Adrian Cornelissen
“RESOLVED, THAT the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on October 17, 2019 and the motions therein be approved as circulated.”
Carried.
BUSINESS OUT OF THE MINUTES
2020 Fee Schedule and Pay Grid General Manager Brian Horner advised that changes to the fee schedule and the pay grid increase of 1.5% were incorporated into preparing the proposed budget for 2020.
MOTION #BD 88/19 Moved by Ray Chartrand Seconded by Dave Jewitt
“RESOLVED, THAT the 2020 fee schedule and pay grid be approved as presented.” Carried.
Consultation Meeting with Minister Yurek Brian Horner reported that he and Kate Monk, Stewardship, Lands and Education Manager attended the meeting arranged by Minister Yurek’s staff on October 24, 2019 in Toronto. In attendance were Liam O’Brien-Deputy Chief of Staff (MECP); Holly Fullager-Policy Advisor and Public Appointments Manager (ECP); Rebecca Teare and Jessica Isaac (MECP); Carolyn O’Neill, Manager Great Lakes Office (MECO) and Kyle Nietvelt, Policy Advisor and Office Manager Minister’s Office (MNRF). Members of staff for local MPPs Lisa Thompson and Monte McNaughton were also in attendance. Presentation and questions centred around what was unique about ABCA; amount of conservation lands owned and managed; environmental monitoring and education programs; number of permits processed; community partnerships and flood messages issued. Consultations are being scheduled with all conservation authorities and Minister Yurek is to speak at the Conservation Ontario Council meeting on December 9, 2019.
PRESENTATION: Adam Skillen, of Skillen Investment Management presented an update on the investment income since April. The portfolio has done well over the past 5 years. The directors decided not to consider any changes to the 35% equities 65% bonds balance in the portfolio at this time.
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PROGRAM REPORTS
1. (a) Development Review Meghan Tydd-Hrynyk, Planning & Regulations Officer, presented the Development Review report pursuant to Ontario Regulation 147/06 Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses. Through the application process, proposed developments within regulated areas are protected from flooding and erosion hazards. Staff granted permission for 6 Applications for Permission and 1 Minor Works Application.
(b) Violations/Appeals Update Staff advised there were no updates.
MOTION #BD 89/19 Moved by Alex Westman Seconded by Dave Jewitt
“RESOLVED, THAT the Board of Directors affirm the approval of applications as presented in Program Report # 1 – Development Review.”
Carried.
2. Permit Renewal Meghan Tydd-Hrynyk advised that an extension is requested for a permit issued on October 31, 2018 to renovate an existing cottage at Port Franks. The work has not been started and the applicant would like one more year added to their application. The proposed work now falls under the new Shoreline Management Plan Development Guidelines but does not increase habitable living space.
MOTION #BD 90/19 Moved by Doug Cook Seconded by Ray Chartrand
“RESOLVED, THAT the Board of Directors approve the one year renewal of Application for Permission #2018-91A pursuant to Ontario Regulation 147/06.”
Carried.
3. Splash Sport Park Proposal Kate Monk presented a proposal from Mr. Juan Castro, owner of Splash Watersports who would like to install an inflatable water park feature on the Parkhill Reservoir as a for-profit business. The 25 metres x 25 metres water feature would be anchored to the bottom of the reservoir and customers would swim to the activity area. Staff have evaluated the proposal as it relates to ABCA achieving its mandate and not having any negative impacts.
MOTION #BD 91/19 Moved by Doug Cook Seconded by Adrian Cornelissen
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“RESOLVED, THAT based on the information provided by the proponent and the mandate of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, the ABCA not pursue a business agreement to establish a Splash Sport Park at the Parkhill Conservation Area reservoir.” Carried.
4. Stewardship Program Project Review Ian Jean, Forestry & Land Stewardship Specialist presented 12 project applications eligible for funding assistance through the Habitat Stewardship Program to prevent or minimize nutrient and sediment threats to aquatic species at risk in the Ausable River watershed. There was one project eligible for EcoAction funding to improve urban and rural stormwater for Lake Huron. One project was funded through Canada Nature Fund to improve aquatic habitat in the Ausable River for freshwater mussels and fish that are species at risk.
MOTION #BD 92/19 Moved by Alex Westman Seconded by Bob Harvey
“RESOLVED, THAT the Board of Directors approve the projects eligible for stewardship program funding as presented.” Carried.
PRESENTATION Davin Heinbuck, Water Resources Coordinator introduced the presentation on Lake Huron Shoreline and High Lake Levels. Data has been kept since 1918 on water levels for the Great Lakes. The highest level for Lake Huron was in 1986 and the record low was in December - January 2012-13. Levels were at a high point in June 2019 but have come down a bit. The expectation is that winter levels may meet or exceed the records. There are no controls of outflow to adjust lake levels for Lake Michigan or Lake Huron, so it is important to look at the Great Lakes Basin as a whole. Impacts from heavier snow or rain events that drain into Lake Michigan will contribute to higher levels in Lake Huron basin.
Ross Wilson, Water & Soil Resources Coordinator gave an overview of how lake levels, wave height and precipitation are evaluated when issuing flood messaging to lakeshore municipalities.
Daniel King, Regulations Coordinator spoke about understanding risk for property and persons due to hazards, vulnerability and exposure to high lake levels. Photos were shown of the effects on lake banks where stairs and shore protection were destroyed during wind events. A cottage on the lakeshore in 2014 was abandoned by the landowner and had to be removed by the municipality in 2019 before falling over the bank. The energy of a wind event across the lake undermines the toe of a bluff or shore protection and creates an unstable bank. It was commented that Mother Nature doesn’t negotiate on structure removal.
The directors asked that this information session be shared with municipalities and lakeshore residents. Brian Horner responded that as part of the Shoreline Management Plan process there would be continual outreach and education opportunities for residents and stakeholders living and working along the shoreline. An information meeting/workshop event is being planned for 2020.
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT Brian Horner provided a written report with a brief update on the progress of various projects, staff training and development, upcoming meetings or events and general activities over the previous month.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MOTION #BD 93/19 Moved by Ray Chartrand Seconded by Doug Cook
“RESOLVED, THAT the minutes of the DWSP Joint Management Committee meeting held September 19, 2019; Source Protection Committee meeting held on Setember 25, 2019 and the Friends of South Huron Trail Committee meeting held on November 1, 2019 and the motions therein be approved as circulated.”
Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
a) Reference: Bill 108 File: A.7.1 Brief: Copy of letter from Municipality of Lambton Shores to Randy Pettapiece MPP conveying their support for a resolution from South Huron regarding conservation authority fees.
b) Reference: Bill 108 File: A.7.1 Brief: Copy of correspondence from Town of Ingersoll Council to Hon. Doug Ford, Premier conveying their support for continuing mandatory and non-mandatory programs of the Upper Thames River CA for their municipality, as well as all conservation authorities.
c) Reference: Bill 108 File: A.7.1 Brief: Copy of Correspondence from Township of Springwater to Nottawasaga Valley CA advising of their support that conservation authorities only deliver core mandated programs.
d) Reference: Bill 108 File: A.7.1 Brief: Copy of correspondence from Township of Ramara to Hon. Jeff Yurek advising of its support for a review of conservation authority programs and that an exit clause be provided in any new Conservation Authorities Act.
e) Reference: Thank You File: A.5.1 Brief: Thank you from Patti Down for assistance from ABCA staff in helping with the recent Jessica’s House residential hospice fundraiser.
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NEW BUSINESS None
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:16 p.m.
______George Irvin Judith Parker Chair Corporate Services Coordinator
Copies of program reports are available upon request. Contact Judith Parker, Corporate Services Coordinator
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General Manager’s Report December 19, 2019
Prepared for the Board of Directors by Brian Horner
Introduction I am pleased to provide the Board of Directors with a brief update on ABCA projects, programs, new partnerships, funding opportunities and activities over the past couple of months. This report also includes information about Conservation Ontario and some of its activities on behalf of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities. If you have any questions please call me. Note: This is not an inclusive list only some highlights.
Conservation Ontario Conservation Ontario is the network of 36 Conservation Authorities, local watershed management agencies that deliver services and programs that protect and manage water and other natural resources in partnership with the government, landowners and other organizations. Conservation Authorities promote an integrated watershed approach balancing human, environmental and economic need. Conservation Authorities are organized on a watershed basis. 1. The Province of Ontario’s Special Advisor on Flooding, Doug McNeil, released his report on November 28. In a news release Conservation Ontario said they are pleased the report “recognizes the critical role that conservation authorities play in Ontario’s flood management. Kim Gavine, General Manager of Conservation Ontario, stated, “We’re pleased to see that he appreciates the collaborative approach, however, maintaining and making improvements in Ontario’s flood management program requires resources that include appropriate policy and program support. The 50% reduction to conservation authorities’ provincial transfer payments for the natural hazard program affected all CA’s and erode our ability to effectively address issues raised by the Flood Advisor”
Projects, Programs and Studies 1. Kari Jean has been compiling and analyzing fresh water mussel from this year and as far back as 2006. The results of the data will help to evaluate our stewardship efforts, tree planting to reduce threats, sediment and nutrients, to aquatic habitat. Kari presented these results to Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Burlington at the Canadian Freshwater Research meeting on Dec 4th. 2. Hope Brock has completed uploading of data for the community turtle sightings program. The sightings will be submitted to the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas and the Toronto Zoo’s Turtle tally program. 3. Ian Jean and Nathan Schoelier have been working to complete the Forests Ontario Survival Assessments. It is a requirement that a survival assessment be completed for all Forest Ontario sites in the first, second and fifth year of planting. They have also been meeting with landowners to discuss tree planting plans in preparation for the spring 2020 season. 4. As part of regular maintenance and inspection staff have been removing fallen and hazard trees along the Morrison Dam Conservation trail.
Training Education staff member attended the CA Educators workshop “Rekindle the Sparks” on November 20 – 22 at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston, prior to the Latornell symposium.
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Meetings and Special Events 1. The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC) met November 22 in Holmesville. This was a joint session with the Huron Clean Water Protection Steering Committee, the main topic of discussion was on deep deposit nuclear waste. 2. Mari Veliz participated as a panel speaker on the Huronview Demonstration Project, at the Latornell Conservation Symposium held November 19 -22. Tim Cumming and Chair George Irvin were also in attendance at the Symposium. 3. Mari also made a presentation on the Huronview Demonstration project at the Certified Crop Advisor – Soil and Water Day on November 20. 4. Kate Monk attended the OMAFRA Engineers and Environmental Specialists meeting in Guelph. Discussions included updates on 2019 government letters and funding implications. 5. Brian Horner, attended the CO Council Meeting on December 9, hosted by Conservation Ontario at Sheraton Parkway in Richmond Hill. Jenifer Keys from MNRF, spoke to the Flood Advisors report. MECP, Deputy Minister Serge Imbrogno, spoke on the next steps for consultation which will include some kind of regional discussions with CA’s, Municipalities and other stakeholders. 6. Kate Monk and Nathan Schoelier attended the final Huron Clean Water Protection Review committee meeting for 2019, with the next meeting set for February 14, 2020. 7. Davin Heinbuck attended the Southwestern Ontario Flood Forecasting Alliance semi-annual meeting on Nov. 5th which included representatives from 8 CA’s. Topics included updates from the Provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Committee, Lake Level Messaging and Monitoring Networks. 8. Daniel King attended the Pre-Latornell session on Conservation Authorities Act Section 28 which included presentations by Regulations staff from across the province. January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 9
November 21, 2019
Mr. Kurtis Smith Warden, County of Middlesex 399 Ridout Street North London, ON N6A 2P1
Dear Warden Smith,
Re: Monthly Board of Health Update – October and November 2019
Following the review of Public Health Services in Middlesex County, the Middlesex-London Health Unit committed to key action items, which included establishing regular communications to all municipal councils in Middlesex County by sending Board of Health updates as correspondence, following each board meeting, by the fourth quarter of 2019.
As part of its standard practice, the Middlesex-London Health Unit has emailed all community partners a link to the Board of Health Agenda package two days prior to its monthly meetings; the CAO of Middlesex County is included on this distribution list. In order to improve service, and fulfill our commitment to the recommended action items, the Middlesex-London Health Unit will also send its Board of Health meeting minutes, draft motions and complete agenda package to the Middlesex County Warden and Clerk following each month’s meeting to keep both upper and lower tier municipal councils apprised of the health unit’s programs, services, governance and budget process.
Attached you will find the minutes of the October 17, 2019 Board of Health meeting and the draft motions from the November 21, 2019 meeting. Further details can be accessed by downloading the complete October 17, 2019 and November 21, 2019 agenda packages. Please distribute this correspondence to all Middlesex County Municipalities.
Sincerely,
Trish Fulton Chair, Middlesex-London Board of Health
cc: Kathy Bunting, Clerk, Middlesex County Bill Rayburn, CAO, Middlesex County Middlesex County Municipalities c/o Kathy Bunting
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PUBLIC SESSION – MINUTES MIDDLESEX-LONDON BOARD OF HEALTH
Thursday, October 17, 2019, 7:00 p.m. 399 Ridout Street North, London, Ontario Side Entrance (recessed door) MLHU Boardroom
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Trish Fulton (Chair) Ms. Aina DeViet Mr. Ian Peer Mr. Matt Reid Mr. John Brennan Ms. Kelly Elliott
REGRETS: Ms. Elizabeth Peloza Ms. Tino Kasi Mr. Michael Clarke Ms. Maureen Cassidy
OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Christopher Mackie, Secretary-Treasurer Ms. Elizabeth Milne, Executive Assistant to the Board of Health and Communications Coordinator (Recorder) Ms. Mary Lou Albanese, Manager, Infectious Disease Control Ms. Laura Di Cesare, Director, Healthy Organization Mr. Joe Belancic, Manager, Procurement and Operations Ms. Rhonda Brittan, Manager, Healthy Communities & Injury Prevention Mr. Jeff Cameron, Manager, IT Mr. Brian Glasspoole, Manager, Finance Ms. Heather Lokko, Director, Healthy Start Ms. Tara MacDaniel, Public Health Nurse Ms. Jody Paget, Manager, Vaccine Preventable Diseases Ms. Kendra Ramer, Manager, Strategic Projects Ms. Maureen Rowlands, Director, Healthy Living Dr. Alex Summers, Associate Medical Officer of Health Ms. Linda Stobo, Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control Mr. Stephen Turner, Director, Environment Health & Infectious Diseases Mr. Alex Tyml, Online Communications Coordinator Ms. Tanya Verhaeghe, Health Promoter Dr. Jason Gilliland, Human Environments Analysis Laboratory Youth Advisory Committee (HEALYAC) Ms. Drew Bowman, HEALYAC Staff Co-Facilitator Ms. Eleanor Park, HEALYAC Student Co-Facilitator Ms. Aliana Manji, HEALYAC Student Co-Facilitator Mr. Ahmed Mahmood, HEALYAC Former Co-Facilitator Ms. Krishna Arunkumar, HEALYAC Former Co-Facilitator
Chair Fulton called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Chair Fulton inquired if there were any disclosures of conflicts of interest. None were declared.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Reid, that the AGENDA for the October 17, 2019 Board of Health meeting be approved. Carried MINUTES
It was moved by Ms. DeViet, seconded by Mr. Peer, that the MINUTES of the September 19, 2019 Board of Health meeting be approved. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health receive the September 19, 2019 Governance Committee meeting minutes. Carried DELEGATIONS AND REPORTS October 17, 2019 Relocation Advisory Committee Meeting (Verbal Update)
Mr. Peer provided an update on the October 17, 2019 Relocation Advisory Committee meeting and reviewed the following reports for the Board’s consideration:
Relocation Project Plan Update (Report No. 007-19RAC)
Mr. Peer noted that the project is proceeding on schedule and according to plan, and directed the Board’s attention to the timeline appended to this report.
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 007- 19RAC re: “Relocation Project Plan” for information. Carried Relocation Move Plan (Report No. 008-19RAC)
Mr. Peer summarized the comprehensive move plan and the timelines associated with moving each team and clinic services. Mr. Peer also outlined contingency plans and timeline buffers should there be any delays near the end of the project.
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Mr. Brennan, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 008- 19RAC re: “Relocation Move Plan” for information. Carried Audio Visual Tender (Report No. 009-19RAC)
Mr. Peer summarized the report and explained how meeting rooms in the new location will be equipped with updated audio-visual equipment to bring the Health Unit up to speed with current technology. Mr. Peer noted that the bid being awarded to Best Buy for Business is 30% lower than what was budgeted for.
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health award Best Buy for Business the audio-visual contract for Citi Plaza. Carried
Mr. Peer noted that the next meeting of the Relocation Advisory Committee has yet to be set, and, depending on reappointments, the committee’s composition may have to be updated to ensure quorum.
Collaborative Action to Address Vaping Concerns (Report No. 059-19)
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Dr. Mackie welcomed Prof. Jason Gilliland and the Human Environments Analysis Laboratory Youth Advisory Council (HEALYAC) team to the meeting. He noted that the HEALYAC will be providing a presentation on policy recommendations and a position statement in regard to youth and vaping.
HEALYAC youth representatives Ms. Park, Ms. Manji, Ms. Arunkumar, and Mr. Mahmood provided a presentation and introduction to HEALYAC’s mission, purpose, and statement on vaping.
Discussion ensued on the following items: • How underage students access vaping products • Resources and supports available to students at school to prevent the sale of vaping products to underage youth and to stop students from vaping • The attraction to vaping – why youth start and how they might be deterred from it • Peer pressures associated with vaping • The percentage of youth that are vaping
Ms. Stobo provided further context and thanked the HEALYAC team for their presentation and for answering questions.
It was moved by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 059-19 re: “Collaborative Action to Address Vaping Concerns”; 2) Endorse the HEAL Youth Advisory Council’s (HEALYAC) position statement “Vaping in Schools and Student Health,” attached as Appendix A, expressing its support of youth advocacy on vaping; 3) Submit a letter, attached as Appendix B, along with the HEALYAC’s position statement, to the Tobacco Control Directorate of Health Canada and the federal Minister of Health, expressing its support for strengthened measures to limit youth access, appeal, and advertising of vaping products; 4) Submit a letter, attached as Appendix C, along with the HEALYAC’s position statement, to the Ontario Minister of Health, expressing its support for strengthened measures to limit youth access, appeal, and advertising of vaping products; and 5) Send a copy of this report and its appendices to local members of the provincial and federal parliaments, and to the Association of Local Public Health Agencies for dissemination to all Ontario boards of health. Carried
Mr. Reid noted that, given the federal election on Monday, staff should wait to send this letter until the results of the election are determined.
Grant Funding to Support Cannabis Programming (Report No. 060-19)
Ms. Stobo introduced the report and provided context. She also outlined some of the changes that have occurred since the last time this report was brought forward to the Board of Health.
Discussion ensued on to what the City’s portion of the funding will be allocated (i.e., retail sales and cultivation of cannabis) and the fact that funds will not only support public health but also policing.
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Mr. Peer, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 060-19 re: “Grant Funding to Support Cannabis Programming” for information; 2) Receive the Health Unit’s 2019 funding allocation from the City of London’s share of the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund and endorse recruitment of 2.0 FTE temporary Enforcement Officers; and
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3) Direct staff to continue their work with the City of London’s interagency Cannabis Implementation Working Group and to submit a proposal for the 2020 installment of funding. Carried
2018–19 Influenza Season in Middlesex-London Final Report (Report No. 061-19)
Dr. Summers introduced the report and provided context. He acknowledged the teams involved in responding to the influenza season and providing influenza reporting throughout the year.
Discussion ensued on the following items: • Comparing the 2017–18 flu season with last year’s cases • The poor vaccine match in 2017–18, which caused a high number of cases • The match of vaccine to strain circulating from year to year, and the efficacy of the match in this year’s flu shot • The potential for the Health Unit to track whether or not confirmed influenza cases had received the flu shot • How many people receive the flu shot each year • Ages and statistics around influenza deaths • Outbreaks and influenza deaths in long-term care facilities • The difference between quadrivalent and trivalent vaccines, requirements for the high-dose flu vaccine, and which strains each type of flu vaccine covers
It was moved by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Reid, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 061-19 re: “2018–19 Influenza Season in Middlesex-London – Final Report” for information. Carried
Estimated Immunization Coverage in Middlesex-London Schools (Report No. 062-19)
Dr. Summers introduced the report and provided context, thanking Ms. Jody Paget, Manager, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, for her ongoing work on this portfolio. Dr. Summers noted that vaccine hesitancy remains an ongoing area of work for MLHU and highlighted yesterday’s media release, issued in partnership with the Ontario Medical Association, and the fact that current vaccination rates in Middlesex- London are high enough to protect the local population.
Discussion ensued on the following times: • The difference in vaccination rates between schools and possible reasons for it • Variables involved in screening students in all schools
Dr. Mackie thanked Mr. Reid for his comments and invited further conversation on the topic given Mr. Reid’s experience with the Thames Valley District School Board.
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 062-19 re: “Estimated Immunization Coverage in Middlesex-London Schools” for information. Carried Change in Fees for Paid Vaccinations (Report No. 063-19)
It was moved by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 063-19 re: “Change in Fees for Paid Vaccinations” for information. Carried Hepatitis A Outbreak Declared Over (Report No. 064-19)
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 064-19 re: “Hepatitis A Outbreak Declared Over” for information.
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Carried Summary Information Report for October (Report No. 065-19)
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 065-19 re: “Summary Information Report for October” for information. Carried
Medical Officer of Health/CEO Activity Report for October (Report No. 066-19)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 066-19 re: “Medical Officer of Health/CEO Activity Report for October” for information. Carried
CORRESPONDENCE
It was moved by Ms. DeViet, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health receive correspondence items a) through l). Carried
OTHER BUSINESS • Next Finance & Facilities Committee meeting: October 31, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. • Next Governance Committee meeting: Thursday, November 21, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m. • Next Board of Health meeting: Thursday, November 21, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Mackie noted that a video of the Health Unit’s new office space at Citi Plaza will be screened at the conclusion of the Board of Health meeting.
CONFIDENTIAL At 8:03 p.m., it was moved by Ms. DeViet, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health move in- camera to consider matters regarding security of the property of the Board, a trade secret or financial information, supplied in confidence to the local board, which if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, a trade secret or financial information that belongs to the Board and has monetary value, and to approve confidential minutes from the September 19, 2019 Board of Health meeting and restricted minutes from the July 18, 2019 Board of Health meeting. Carried
At 8:29 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health rise and return to public session. Carried
At 8:29 p.m., the Board of Health returned to public session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried
______TRISH FULTON CHRISTOPHER MACKIE Chair Secretary-Treasurer
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MIDDLESEX-LONDON BOARD OF HEALTH
MEETING MOTIONS
Thursday, November 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
Please Note: This document contains draft versions of motions only from this meeting. Significant discussion on many items is not captured here, and will be available in the approved minutes that will be published after the meeting of the following month.
Delegation from Sister Kathleen Lichti and Tracey Whiteye on Indigenous Reconciliation
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Fulton, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive the delegation from Sister Kathleen Lichti and Ms. Tracey Whiteye on Indigenous Reconciliation; and 2) Support staff continuing to work with community partners on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Carried
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the AGENDA for the November 21, 2019 Board of Health meeting be approved as amended. Carried MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the MINUTES of the October 17, 2019 Board of Health meeting be approved. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Peer, that the Board of Health receive the October 17, 2019 Relocation Advisory Committee meeting minutes. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health receive the October 31, 2019 Finance & Facilities Committee meeting minutes. Carried DELEGATIONS AND REPORTS
Q3 Financial Update and Factual Certificate (Report No. 032-19FFC)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Fulton, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 032- 19FFC re: “Q3 Financial Update and Factual Certificate” for information. Carried
Proposal to Draw Down Reserve Funds (Report No. 034-19FFC)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Fulton, that the Board of Health approve: 1) Using up to $818,258 from the Funding Stabilization Reserve to fund, in part, the cost of leasehold improvements in connection with the Health Unit’s relocation of premises to Citi Plaza; January 08, 2020 Page 8 of 9 Middlesex-London Board of Health Motions - 2 - 2019 November 21
2) Using up to $123,771 from the Dental Treatment Reserve to fund, in part, the cost of leasehold improvements related to dental treatment facilities in the new location; 3) Using up to $29,462 from the Accumulated Sick Leave Reserve to defray OMERS costs for 2019; 4) Returning $6,044 from the Environmental – Septic Tank Reserve to the Ministry of the Environment if that Ministry accepts the funds, and, if not accepted, then applying these funds to leasehold improvements related to Environmental Health in the new location; and 5) Closing the Dental Treatment Reserve, the Accumulated Sick Leave Reserve, and the Environmental – Septic Tank Reserve. Carried
Procurement Guideline Policy Update (Report No. 036-19FFC)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Mr. Peer, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 036-19FFC for information; 2) Approve the updated Appendix outlined within this report, which relates to the financial operations of the Middlesex-London Health Unit, to go to Governance Committee for final review; and 3) Approve staff to immediately begin using the reduced bid period if issuing bids electronically. Carried
November 21, 2019 Governance Committee Meeting (Verbal Update)
Governance Policy Review and Development (Report No. 016-19GC)
It was moved by Ms. DeViet, seconded by Mr. Reid, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 016-19GC re: “Governance Policy Review and Development” for information; and 2) Approve the governance policies as appended to this report. Carried Launch of the Updated Community Health Status Resource (Report No. 069-19)
It was moved by Mr. Clarke, seconded by Ms. Kasi, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 069-19 re: “Launch of Updated Community Health Status Resource” for information. Carried
Monitoring Food Affordability and Implications for Government Public Policy Action (Report No. 070-19)
It was moved by Ms. Fulton, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health: 1) Request that the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services continue to include episodic and short-term disabilities within the definition of disability for the Ontario Disability Support Program. 2) Request that Bill 60, An Act to amend the Ministry of Community and Social Services Act to establish the Social Assistance Research Commission, proceed to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly to set evidence-based social assistance rates premised on local living costs. 3) Request that Health Canada update the food list in the National Nutritious Food Basket to reflect the recommendations in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide, and develop a national food-costing protocol to facilitate consistent and effective monitoring of food affordability. 4) Forward Report No. 070-19 re: “Monitoring Food Affordability and Implications for Government Public Policy and Action” to Ontario boards of health, the City of London, Middlesex County, and appropriate community agencies. Carried Summary Information Report for November (Report No. 071-19)
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It was moved by Ms. Kasi, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 071-19 re: “Summary Information Report for November 2019” for information. Carried
Medical Officer of Health/CEO Activity Report for November (Report No. 072-19)
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Ms. Kasi, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 072-19 re: “Medical Officer of Health/CEO Activity Report for November” for information. Carried
CORRESPONDENCE
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Ms. Fulton, that the Board of Health receive correspondence items a) through v) and x), and refer item w) to staff. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health refer item y) to staff for a report at the December Board of Health meeting. Carried
CONFIDENTIAL
At 8:42 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the Board of Health move in-camera to consider matters regarding identifiable individuals, the security of the property of the Board of Health, financial information that belongs to the local board and has monetary or potential monetary value, and to approve confidential minutes from its October 17, 2019 Relocation Advisory Committee and Board of Health meetings. Carried
At 9:45 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health rise and return to public session. Carried
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:46 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Clarke, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried
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December 13, 2019
Ms. Cathy Burghardt-Jesson Warden, County of Middlesex 399 Ridout Street North London, ON N6A 2P1
Dear Warden Burghardt-Jesson,
Re: Monthly Board of Health Update – December 2019
Please find the minutes of the November 21, 2019 Board of Health meeting and the draft motions from the December 12, 2019 meeting attached to this memo.
Further details about December’s meeting can be accessed by downloading the complete December 12, 2019 Agenda Package.
Please distribute this correspondence to all Middlesex County Municipalities.
Sincerely,
Trish Fulton Chair, Middlesex-London Board of Health
cc: Kurtis Smith, Past Warden, Middlesex County Bill Rayburn, CAO, Middlesex County Kathy Bunting, Clerk, Middlesex County Middlesex County Municipalities c/o Kathy Bunting
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PUBLIC SESSION – MINUTES MIDDLESEX-LONDON BOARD OF HEALTH
Thursday, November 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m. 399 Ridout Street North, London, Ontario Side Entrance (recessed door) MLHU Boardroom
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Trish Fulton (Chair) Ms. Maureen Cassidy (Vice-Chair) Ms. Aina DeViet Mr. Ian Peer Mr. Matt Reid Mr. John Brennan Ms. Tino Kasi Mr. Michael Clarke
REGRETS: Ms. Kelly Elliott
MEDIA: Mr. Robert Lothian, 106.9 The X, Fanshawe Mr. Marek Sutherland, CTV News London
OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. Christopher Mackie, Secretary-Treasurer Ms. Elizabeth Milne, Executive Assistant to the Board of Health and Communications Coordinator (Recorder) Ms. Menna Abdou, Dietetic Practicum Student Mr. Joe Antone, Manager, Health Equity and Indigenous Reconciliation Mr. Joe Belancic, Manager, Procurement and Operations Ms. Cynthia Bos, Manager, Human Resources Ms. Emma Belanger, Nutritious Food Basket Volunteer Ms. Laura Di Cesare, Director, Healthy Organization Ms. Melanie Elms, Public Health Nurse Ms. Nicole Gauthier, Manager, Privacy, Risk and Governance Mr. Brian Glasspoole, Manager, Finance Ms. Donna Kosmack, Manager, South West Tobacco Control Area Network Ms. Heather Lokko, Director, Healthy Start Ms. Kim Loupos, Registered Dietitian Ms. Mai Pham, Epidemiologist Ms. Kendra Ramer, Manager, Strategic Projects Ms. Maureen Rowlands, Director, Healthy Living Dr. Alex Summers, Associate Medical Officer of Health Ms. Linda Stobo, Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control Mr. Stephen Turner, Director, Environment Health & Infectious Diseases Mr. Alex Tyml, Online Communications Coordinator Sister Kathleen Lichti, Sisters of St. Joseph Ms. Tracey Whiteye
At the request of Chair Fulton, Vice-Chair Cassidy agreed to chair the meeting.
Vice-Chair Cassidy called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
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Vice-Chair Cassidy noted two additions to the agenda for the evening: walk-on item 1a) a delegation from Sister Kathleen Lichti and Tracey Whiteye on Indigenous reconciliation; and walk-on correspondence item y) an update on the Ministry’s consultation process on public health modernization.
WALK-ON ITEM 1a)
Delegation from Sister Kathleen Lichti and Tracey Whiteye on Indigenous Reconciliation
Dr. Mackie introduced Sister Kathleen, Ms. Whiteye, and Mr. Joe Antone, Manager, Health Equity and Indigenous Reconciliation, and provided background, including a summary of the Health Unit’s work toward reconciliation and the blanket exercise that staff recently participated in.
Sister Kathleen and Ms. Whiteye described their work toward truth and reconciliation, and the Kairos blanket exercise that Sister Kathleen leads through the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Mr. Antone provided context for the presentation, summarizing the Health Unit’s role and work toward reconciliation, including how MLHU has begun to formulate the recommendations in its Reconciliation Plan through activities such as community engagement and consensus building.
Dr. Mackie added that one of the Health Unit’s underlying principles in its work toward reconciliation is, whenever possible, to devolve decision making to Indigenous community leaders and partners. The Board acknowledged the value of MLHU staff carrying out this kind of dialogue with Indigenous leaders in order to support reconciliation in the broader community.
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Fulton, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive the delegation from Sister Kathleen Lichti and Ms. Tracey Whiteye on Indigenous Reconciliation; and 2) Continue to work with community partners on reconciliation. Carried
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Vice-Chair Cassidy inquired if there were any disclosures of conflicts of interest. None were declared.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the AGENDA for the November 21, 2019 Board of Health meeting be approved as amended. Carried
MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the MINUTES of the October 17, 2019 Board of Health meeting be approved. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Peer, that the Board of Health receive the October 17, 2019 Relocation Advisory Committee meeting minutes. Carried
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It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health receive the October 31, 2019 Finance & Facilities Committee meeting minutes. Carried DELEGATIONS AND REPORTS
October 31, 2019 Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting (Report No. 068-19)
Q3 Financial Update and Factual Certificate (Report No. 032-19FFC)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Fulton, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 032- 19FFC re: “Q3 Financial Update and Factual Certificate” for information. Carried
2020 Budget – Program Budgeting and Marginal Analysis (PBMA) Disinvestment Proposals (Report No. 033-19FFC)
Mr. Reid summarized the report and noted that the Finance & Facilities Committee received this report for information.
Proposal to Draw Down Reserve Funds (Report No. 034-19FFC)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Fulton, that the Board of Health approve: 1) Using up to $818,258 from the Funding Stabilization Reserve to fund, in part, the cost of leasehold improvements in connection with the Health Unit’s relocation of premises to Citi Plaza; 2) Using up to $123,771 from the Dental Treatment Reserve to fund, in part, the cost of leasehold improvements related to dental treatment facilities in the new location; 3) Using up to $29,462 from the Accumulated Sick Leave Reserve to defray OMERS costs for 2019; 4) Returning $6,044 from the Environmental – Septic Tank Reserve to the Ministry of the Environment if that Ministry accepts the funds, and, if not accepted, then applying these funds to leasehold improvements related to Environmental Health in the new location; and 5) Closing the Dental Treatment Reserve, the Accumulated Sick Leave Reserve, and the Environmental – Septic Tank Reserve. Carried
Policy Review (Report No. 035-19FFC and Walk-On Report No. 036-19FFC)
Mr. Reid noted that the policies outlined in this report were reviewed by the Finance & Facilities Committee and referred to the Governance Committee for final approval.
Procurement Guideline Policy Update (Report No. 036-19FFC)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Mr. Peer, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 036-19FFC for information; 2) Approve the updated Appendix outlined within this report, which relates to the financial operations of the Middlesex-London Health Unit, to go to Governance Committee for final review; and 3) Approve staff to immediately begin using the reduced bid period if issuing bids electronically. Carried
November 21, 2019 Governance Committee Meeting (Verbal Update)
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Ms. DeViet provided an update on the November 21, 2019 Governance Committee meeting and reviewed the following reports for the Board’s consideration:
Q3 2019 Activity Report (Report No. 015-19GC)
Ms. DeViet noted that the Governance Committee received this report for information.
Governance Policy Review and Development (Report No. 016-19GC)
Ms. DeViet reviewed the policies considered at the Governance Committee meeting.
It was moved by Ms. DeViet, seconded by Mr. Reid, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 016-19GC re: “Governance Policy Review and Development” for information; and 2) Approve the governance policies as appended to this report. Carried
Ms. DeViet noted that the next Governance Committee meeting will be held in February 2020.
Launch of the Updated Community Health Status Resource (Report No. 069-19)
Dr. Summers introduced the report and advised that today, November 21, 2019, marks the official launch the Community Health Status Resource. Epidemiologist Ms. Mai Pham described how to access the tool online and reviewed the kinds of data that are available on the resource website.
Discussion ensued on the following items: • Health outcomes for minorities and vulnerable groups. • Next steps, including examining more robust means of generating data. • That such evidence is extremely helpful for informing policy. • Data automation and sharing of data between systems. • The challenges of securing reliable data and information on vulnerable communities and minorities: what these challenges are and how such disparities are being addressed within our jurisdiction and at the Health Unit as part of this project.
It was moved by Mr. Clarke, seconded by Ms. Kasi, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 069-19 re: “Launch of Updated Community Health Status Resource” for information. Carried
Monitoring Food Affordability and Implications for Government Public Policy Action (Report No. 070-19)
Dr. Mackie introduced the report and provided context. He then introduced Ms. Linda Stobo, Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control, and Ms. Kim Loupos, Registered Dietitian, who answered questions.
Discussion ensued on the following items: • Whether the calculation for food costing is a standard formula used across Ontario. • Affordability of the recommendations contained in the new Canada’s Food Guide. • The definition of “disability” under the Ontario Disability Support Program. • How this model might look if a basic income guarantee were built into it.
It was moved by Ms. Fulton, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health:
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1) Request that the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services continue to include episodic and short-term disabilities within the definition of disability for the Ontario Disability Support Program. 2) Request that Bill 60, An Act to amend the Ministry of Community and Social Services Act to establish the Social Assistance Research Commission, proceed to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly to set evidence-based social assistance rates premised on local living costs. 3) Request that Health Canada update the food list in the National Nutritious Food Basket to reflect the recommendations in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide, and develop a national food-costing protocol to facilitate consistent and effective monitoring of food affordability. 4) Forward Report No. 070-19 re: “Monitoring Food Affordability and Implications for Government Public Policy and Action” to Ontario boards of health, the City of London, Middlesex County, and appropriate community agencies.
Carried Summary Information Report for November (Report No. 071-19)
Dr. Mackie provided context for the report. Discussion ensued on the collective kitchen program and the need for a rating system that addresses depictions of smoking and vaping use in movies.
Ms. Stobo described the collective kitchen program in detail. Ms. Donna Kosmack, Manager, South West Tobacco Control Area Network, answered questions about the ratings system for depictions of smoking in movies. She also compared the current ratings systems for movies depicting smoking and vaping in Canada and the United States.
Ms. Lokko arrived at 8:21 p.m.
It was moved by Ms. Kasi, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 071-19 re: “Summary Information Report for November 2019” for information. Carried
Medical Officer of Health/CEO Activity Report for November (Report No. 072-19)
Dr. Mackie provided context for the report and updated the Board on developments since the report was issued, specifically those related to the recent Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) report on a case study of a youth who suffered from lung illness related to vaping. The CMAJ report had prompted the Chief Medical Officer of Health to issue a statement earlier today validating the vaping-related lung illness case in the Health Unit’s report from September 2019.
Discussion ensued on the following items: • The case study in the CMAJ article. • The availability of e-juices and vape products for purchase online, with little regulation. • Marketing of vape products and flavoured e-juice liquids to youth. • The lack of rated and regulated substances for vaping. • The need for education for adults who are considering vaping as a smoking cessation aid.
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Ms. Kasi, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 072-19 re: “Medical Officer of Health/CEO Activity Report for November” for information. Carried
CORRESPONDENCE
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Ms. DeViet provided an update, from the County perspective, on correspondence item w), highlighting some of the County’s concerns over the proposed amalgamations and how the Health Unit might maintain access to services for County residents should a larger regional entity be formed.
Ms. Fulton noted that a report will be coming forward to the Board next month on the status of action items resulting from the review of MLHU services in the County.
It was moved by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Ms. Fulton, that the Board of Health receive correspondence items a) through v) and x), and refer item w) to staff. Carried
Dr. Mackie introduced item y) and provided context.
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health refer item y) to staff for a report at the December Board of Health meeting.
Carried OTHER BUSINESS
• Next Finance & Facilities Committee meeting: December 5, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. • Next Governance Committee meeting: February 2020 (exact date TBA). • Next Board of Health meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.
CONFIDENTIAL
At 8:42 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the Board of Health move in-camera to consider matters regarding identifiable individuals, the security of the property of the Board of Health, financial information that belongs to the local board and has monetary or potential monetary value, and to approve confidential minutes from its October 17, 2019 Relocation Advisory Committee and Board of Health meetings. Carried
At 9:45 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health rise and return to public session. Carried
At 9:46 p.m., the Board of Health returned to public session.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:46 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Clarke, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried
______MAUREEN CASSIDY CHRISTOPHER MACKIE Vice-Chair Secretary-Treasurer
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MIDDLESEX-LONDON BOARD OF HEALTH
MEETING MOTIONS
Thursday, December 12, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
Please Note: This document contains draft versions of motions only from this meeting. Significant discussion on many items is not captured here, and will be available in the approved minutes that will be published after the meeting of the following month.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Ms. DeViet, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the AGENDA for the December 12, 2019 Board of Health meeting be approved, as amended. Carried
MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Mr. Reid, that the MINUTES of the November 21, 2019 Board of Health meeting be approved. Carried
It was moved by Ms. Kayabaga, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the MINUTES of the December 5, 2019 Special Meeting of the Board of Health be approved. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. Cassidy, that the Board of Health receive the December 5, 2019 Relocation Advisory Committee meeting minutes. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. Cassidy, that the Board of Health receive the December 5, 2019 Finance & Facilities Committee meeting minutes. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Ms. Cassidy, that the MINUTES of the November 21, 2019 Governance Committee meeting be received. Carried
DELEGATIONS AND REPORTS
December 5, 2019 – Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting Update (Report No. 074-19)
Update – Transfer of Services to Thames Valley Children’s Centre (Report No. 036-19FFC)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 036- 19FFC re: “Update – Transfer of Services to Thames Valley Children’s Centre” for information. Carried
Update – Great-West Life Benefits Renewal (Report No. 037-19FFC) January 08, 2020 Page 9 of 10 Middlesex-London Board of Health Motions - 2 - 2019 December 12
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Cassidy, that the Board of Health approve the extension of the current renewal period of the group insurance rates administered by Great-West Life as described in Report No. 037-18FFC re: “Great-West Life Benefits – Renewal Update.” Carried
2020–23 Board of Health Budget Submission (Report No. 038-19FFC)
It was moved by Mr. Reid, seconded by Ms. Cassidy, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 038-19FFC re: “2020–23 Board of Health Budget Submission” for information; and 2) Direct Health Unit staff to work with the City of London to determine appropriateness of applying for Assessment Growth Funding in future years. Carried
December 5, 2019 – Relocation Advisory Committee Meeting Update (Verbal)
Public Health Services in Middlesex County – Update (Report No. 075-19)
It was moved by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 075-19 re: “Public Health Services in Middlesex County – Update” for information; and 2) Direct staff to forward the update to Middlesex County Council. Carried
Public Health Modernization Update – Consultation and Response (Report No. 076-19)
It was moved by Mr. Peer, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the Board of Health: 1) Receive Report No. 076-19 re: “Public Health Modernization Update – Consultation and Response” for information; 2) Direct staff to conduct consultations with internal and external stakeholders to develop a comprehensive and unified Middlesex-London Health Unit response; 3) Direct staff to arrange for a focused off-site retreat in January 2020 for Board of Health consultation; and 4) Direct staff to arrange for a special board meeting in early February 2020 for approval of the MLHU response in anticipation of the submission deadline on February 10, 2020. Carried
Summary Information Report for December 2019 (Report No. 077-19)
It was moved by Ms. Kayabaga, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 077- 19 re: “Summary Information Report for December 2019” for information. Carried
Medical Officer of Health/CEO Activity Report for December (Report No. 078-19)
It was moved by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Cassidy, that the Board of Health receive Report No. 077- 19 re: “Medical Officer of Health/CEO Activity Report for December” for information. Carried
CORRESPONDENCE
It was moved by Ms. Kayabaga, seconded by Ms. Elliott, that the Board of Health receive correspondence items a) through l). Carried OTHER BUSINESS January 08, 2020 Page 10 of 10 Middlesex-London Board of Health Motions - 3 - 2019 December 12
It was moved by Ms. DeViet, seconded by Mr. Reid, that the Board of Health approve the revised 2020 Board of Health and standing committee meeting dates. Carried • Next Finance & Facilities Committee meeting: February 6, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m. • Next Governance Committee meeting: February 27, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. • Next Board of Health meeting: January 23, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
CONFIDENTIAL
At 6:20 p.m., it was moved by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Peer, that the Board of Health move in-camera to consider matters regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial, or labour- relations information, supplied in confidence to the local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, or financial information that belongs to the local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value. Carried
At 6:43 p.m., it was moved by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Clarke, that the Board of Health rise and return to public session. Carried
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:44 p.m., it was moved by Ms. Cassidy, seconded by Ms. DeViet, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried
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Office of the City Clerk Woodstock City Hall P.O. Box1539 500 Dundas Street Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 Telephone (519) 539-1291
December 18, 2019
The Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks College Park 5th Flr, 777 Bay St, Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Re: Ban of Single-Use Plastic Handled Shopping Bags
Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Woodstock passed the following resolution at its regular Council meeting held on December 12, 2019:
“That Woodstock City Council continue to support the single-use plastic handled shopping bag ban in principle but defer a decision regarding implementation until the Provincial and/or Federal governments have announced their decision and plans for a ban;
And further that Woodstock City Council supports a harmonized ban of single-use plastic shopping bags across the Province of Ontario;
And further that staff be directed to participate in the consultations with the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks with respect to the new producer responsibility model for the Blue Box Program, including discussing solutions with respect to single- use plastic shopping bags;
And further that Council pre-approve $5,000 in the 2020 revenue fund budget in order for the Woodstock Environment Advisory Committee to undertake a public education campaign to educate and encourage Woodstock residents to reduce the use and consumption of single-use plastic shopping bags;
And further that this resolution be circulated to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks and all Ontario municipalities.”
Yours Truly,
Amelia Humphries, B. Math, M.P.A. City Clerk
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December 11, 2019
The Honourable Jeff Yurek Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks College Park 5th Floor 777 Bay St Toronto, ON M7A2J3
Re: Conservation Authority Exit Clause
On behalf of Warden Cornell and County Council, I’mwritingto advise that at its meeting on December 4, 2019, Simcoe County Council approved the following recommendation:
“That the resolution from the Township of Ramara regarding conservation authority exit clause, be supported.”
A copy of the related correspondence from the Township of Ramara is enclosed for your information. Should you require anything further, please contact the undersigned at extension 1623.
Regards,
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TOWNSHIP OF 2297 Highway 12, MARA
November 7, 2019
Honourable Jeff Yurek Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks College Park 5th Floor 777 Bay St Toronto, ON M7A2J3
Re: Conservation Authority Exit Clause
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara passed the followingmotion at their regular meeting held October 28, 2019, unanimously by a recorded vote:
WHEREAS the TOWNSHIP OF RAMARAhas consistently expressed its view that its watershed conservation authorities are duplicative, financially unaccountable, in conflict with citizens and private property rights;
ANDWHEREAS the TOWNSHIP OF RAMARAhas encountered the regulatory obstacles to challenge the arbitrary, inefficient, non-transparent, and unsustainable municipal levy forced upon it annually by its watershed conservation authorities;
ANDWHEREAS the TOWNSHIP OF RAMARAquestions the efficacy and relevance of its watershed conservation authorities’ programs and services and their performance in achieving the goals of conservation and environmental stewardship;
ANDWHEREAS the TOWNSHIP OF RAMARAfinds the current Conservation Authorities Act, 1990, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27 and its proscribed regulations inconsistent and obsolete;
ANDWHEREAS the Ministerof Environment, Conservation, and Parks the Honourable Jeff Yurek signaled the province’s intent to reconsider and update the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27 and its proscribed regulations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDTHAT:the TOWNSHIP OF RAMARAsupport the province’s determination that the existing Conservation Authorities Act, 1990, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27 and its proscribed regulations require review;
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December 11, 2019
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority 8195 8th Line Utopia, ON LOMiTO
Re: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Levy (NVCA)
On behalf of Warden Cornell and County Council, t’mwritingto advise that at its meeting on December 4, 2019, Simcoe County Council approved the followingrecommendation:
“That the resolution from the Township of Springwater regarding NVCALevy be supported.”
A copy of the related correspondence from the Township of Springwater is enclosed for your information. Should you require anything further, please contact the undersigned at extension 1623.
Regards,
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c.c. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Jill Dunlop, MPP Doug Downey, MPP Andrea Khanjin, MPP Caroline Mulroney, MPP Jim Wilson, MPP Conservation Ontario Ontario Conservation Authorities Ontario Municipalities
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October21, 2019
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority 8195 8th Line Utopia ON, LOMITO
RE: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Levy
Please be advised that at its meeting of October 16, 2019, Council of the Township of Springwater passed the following resolution:
C457-201 9 Moved by: Coughlin Seconded by: Moore
Whereas the Township of Springwater, like all municipalities in Ontario must confront fiscal limitations and re-evaluate programs, services, and the financial sustainability of each;
And Whereas the Township of Springwater is a constituent municipality in portions of the watershed under the jurisdiction of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and is compelled to remit non-negotiable levy funding to the Authority on an annual basis;
And Whereas the Township of Springwater cannot exercise line-item scrutiny of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s budget and operations nor does the Authority itself provide detailed substantiation of the same to its member municipalities like the Township of Springwater;
And Whereas the Township of Springwater must account for all taxpayer funds it expends within its operations and that it forwards to local agencies and boards;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Township of Springwater requests that the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority provide prior to passage of its 2020 budget the following:
(1) Its interpretation and understanding of its mandated operations as found in the current Conservation Authorities Act, 1990, R.S.O. 1990, c.C.27 and its prescribed regulations;
(2) The costs of each as determined under (1);
(3) Detailed definitions and determinations of what can be characterized as non mandatory programming and service(s); January 08, 2020 Page 3 of 3
(4) The costs of each as determined under (3);
(5) Detailed definitions and determinations of fee-for-service activities of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, the revenues they generate as the activities take place within and/or requests originate from geographic area of the Township of Springwater; and
(6) The costs that arise from programs and services enabled through the Memorandum of Understanding with the Severn Sound Environmental Association.
And That this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, the Honourable Jeff Yurek, the County of Simcoe, all Ontario municipalities, the NVCAand Ontario’s other 35 Conservation Authorities, and Conservation Ontario.
Carried
Sincerely,
Renée Chaperon Clerk /cp
cc. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks The County of Simcoe Conservation Ontario Ontario municipalities Ontario Conservation Authorities
Phone: 705-728-4784 Clerk’s Department Fax: 705-728-6957 Ext. 2015 January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 1 LTVCA Tree orders accepted until March 15, 2020 https://www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/conservation-services/tree-planting/
[email protected] or [email protected] #ConservationMatters
“For a balanced and healthy watershed”
Bonnie Carey Manager, Communications, Outreach & Education Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
Longwoods Road Conservation Area Location Address – 8348 Longwoods Road, Mount Brydges, On
Mailing Address - 8449 Irish Drive RR 1 Mount Brydges, On N0L 1W0
Telephone: 519-264-2420 Fax: 519-264-1562 Email: [email protected] www.ltvca.ca Unsubscribe
The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now. A Proverb. January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 1
399 Ridout Street North London, Ontario N6A 2P1 519-434-7321
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Bill Rayburn, CAO Email: [email protected] Date: Monday, December 16, 2019
On November 26th, Middlesex County Council authorized the Warden to enter into a conditional agreement for the sale of the Middlesex County properties (50 King Street and 399 Ridout Street North) to York Developments.
Today, Middlesex County Warden Cathy Burghardt-Jesson announced that both parties have waived their conditions to finalize the agreement of purchase and sale.
During the November 26th, County Council meeting, County Council stated that additional details related to the agreement of purchase and sale would be released at the end of the conditional period. With the agreement of purchase and sale now final, the Council of the County of Middlesex is pleased to provide the following additional details: - The purchase price for the Middlesex properties is $30 million - The County of Middlesex has a lease agreement option to continue the use of the 399 Ridout Street property at no cost until December of 2024 with an option to extend past this date - Redevelopment of the former home of the Middlesex London Health Unit at 50 King Street can now proceed as approved by the City of London as prescribed in the rezoning application completed by the County of Middlesex in 2016 - Heritage aspects of the whole property are protected through by-law, heritage act and easement protections that carry forward with the new property owners
Warden Burghardt-Jesson, commented that “the sale of the Middlesex properties is an outstanding result for the residents of Middlesex County. Not only did we find a visionary and respected local purchaser and construction partner that placed a high value on the properties, we were also able to ensure that the maximum protections are in place for these historic properties prior to the sale. With the sale now complete, we can advance our service model to provide increased proximity for our residents, while at the same time continuing our investment in important Middlesex County infrastructure.”
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Ministry of Children, Ministère des Services à Community and Social l’enfance et des Services Services sociaux et communautaires
Minister’s Office Bureau du Ministre
438 University Avenue 438, avenue University 7th Floor 7e étage Toronto, Ontario Toronto, Ontario M7A 1N3 M7A 1N3
Tel.: (416) 325-5225 Tél. : (416) 325-5225 Fax: (416) 325-5240 Téléc. : (416) 325-5240 127-2019-9359
December 16, 2019
Dear Municipal Partner:
I am writing to let you know that the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, in collaboration with other ministries across government, is currently assessing Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and is launching consultations to inform the development of a new five-year strategy, in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Act, 2009.
Our government believes that the people of Ontario are the province’s greatest asset, and when they succeed, our economy and province succeed. However, we know that one in seven Ontario residents live in poverty.
Empowering people and supporting them during challenging times is a priority for our government. We also know that we cannot do this work alone. We are committed to listening and working with individuals, communities, organizations, businesses, Indigenous partners and all levels of government. It is our shared responsibility to create the conditions for success. To do so, we need organizations across the province to share their ideas and feedback about how we can work together to tackle poverty.
Our goal is to drive progress and identify solutions to reduce poverty. To inform our new Poverty Reduction Strategy, we will be asking Ontario residents how we can encourage job creation and connect people to employment opportunities; provide people with the right supports and services; and lower the cost of living and make life more affordable.
An online survey will be posted in January 2020 for a period of approximately 60 days. I hope that you will respond to the survey and encourage members of your community, including those who have experience living in poverty, to participate. We will share more information about the survey in the new year.
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We are also accepting written submissions and any recommendations for the next strategy as well as feedback on the previous 2014–19 Poverty Reduction Strategy, by e-mail at [email protected] or by mail at Poverty Reduction Strategy, 3rd Floor, 315 Front Street West, Toronto ON, M7A 0B8. If there are any questions on how identifying information included with a submission will be used, please contact: Manager, Strategic Policy Unit, MCCSS by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (647) 308-9963.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Todd Smith Minister January 08, 2020 Page 3 of 4
Ministry of Children, Ministère des Services à Community and Social l’enfance et des Services Services sociaux et communautaires
Minister’s Office Bureau du ministre
438 University Avenue 438, avenue University 7th Floor 7e étage Toronto (Ontario) Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1N3 M7A 1N3
Tel.: (416) 325-5225 Tél. : 416 325-5225 Fax: 416 325-5240 Téléc. : 416 325-5240 127-2019-9359
Le 16 décembre 2019
Madame, Monsieur,
Je vous écris pour vous informer que le ministère des Services à l’enfance et des Services sociaux et communautaires s’emploie actuellement, en collaboration avec d’autres ministères du gouvernement, à évaluer la Stratégie ontarienne de réduction de la pauvreté et entame des consultations en vue de l’élaboration d’une nouvelle stratégie quinquennale, conformément à la Loi de 2009 sur la réduction de la pauvreté.
Le gouvernement estime que les Ontariennes et les Ontariens sont les principaux atouts de la province et que c’est leur réussite qui garantit le dynamisme de l’économie et l’essor de l’Ontario. Cependant, nous savons que, dans la province, une personne sur sept vit dans la pauvreté.
Le gouvernement s’est fixé comme priorité d’aider les gens à prendre leur avenir en main et à traverser les périodes difficiles. Or, nous ne pouvons pas accomplir ce travail seuls. Nous avons à cœur d’écouter les particuliers, les communautés, les organismes, les entreprises, les partenaires autochtones et tous les ordres de gouvernement, et de travailler à leurs côtés. Il est de notre responsabilité commune de créer les conditions propices à la réussite. À cette fin, nous avons besoin que les organisations de toute la province nous transmettent leurs idées et leurs commentaires sur les moyens d’œuvrer ensemble à la lutte contre la pauvreté.
Notre objectif est d’accélérer les progrès et de trouver des solutions destinées à réduire la pauvreté. En vue de la nouvelle Stratégie de réduction de la pauvreté, nous solliciterons l’avis de la population ontarienne sur les façons d’encourager la création d’emplois, de permettre aux gens de trouver un emploi, de fournir des soutiens et des services appropriés, d’abaisser le coût de la vie et de rendre le quotidien plus abordable.
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Nous publierons un sondage en ligne en janvier 2020 pendant environ 60 jours. J’espère que vous répondrez à ce sondage et que vous encouragerez les membres de votre communauté, y compris les personnes en situation de pauvreté, à y participer. Nous vous communiquerons de plus amples renseignements sur le sondage en début d’année prochaine.
Nous invitons également les intervenants à nous adresser des observations écrites, à nous faire part de leurs recommandations sur la prochaine stratégie et à nous transmettre leurs commentaires au sujet de la précédente Stratégie de réduction de la pauvreté (2014- 2019), soit en nous envoyant un courriel à l’adresse [email protected], soit en nous écrivant par courrier postal à l’adresse suivante : Stratégie de réduction de la pauvreté, 315, rue Front Ouest, 3e étage, Toronto (Ontario) M7A 0B8. Si vous avez des questions relatives à l’utilisation des renseignements identificatoires figurant dans les observations qui nous sont transmises, veuillez communiquer avec la chef, Unité des politiques stratégiques, MSESC, par courriel à l’adresse [email protected] ou par téléphone au 647 308-9963.
Je me réjouis à l’idée d’échanger avec vous plus en détail.
Je vous prie d’agréer, Madame, Monsieur, mes salutations les plus cordiales.
Le ministre,
Todd Smith January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 3
Ministry of Energy, Ministere de l'Energie, Northern Development du Developpement du Nord and Mines et des Mines Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre ltl Office of the Associate Minister Bureau du ministre associe Ontario of Energy de l'Energie ~--- 77 Grenville Street, 10th Floor 77, rue Grenville, 10• etage Toronto ON M7A 2C1 Toronto ON M7A 2C1 Tel.: 416-327-6758 Tel.: 416-327-6758
DEC 1 22019 MC-994-2019-935
Mr. Robert Dodds Vice-Chair Ontario Energy Board 2300 Yonge Street, 27th Floor Toronto ON M4P 1 E4
Dear Mr. Dodds:
I write in my capacity as the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines with the support of the Associate Minister of Energy in order to exercise the statutory power I have under section 35 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 ("Act") to require the Ontario Energy Board ("Board") to examine and report back to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines ("Ministry") with information on potential projects to expand access to natural gas distribution systems for new customers.
Background
On September 18, 2018, the Government announced it would take action to expand natural gas distribution to communities that are not currently connected to a natural gas distribution system.
The Access to Natural Gas Act, 2018, which amended the Act, provides a mechanism to financially support the expansion of natural gas distribution for projects that would otherwise be considered uneconomic under existing policies.
Ontario Regulation 24/19, Expansion of Natural Gas Distribution Systems ("Regulation"), under the Act supports natural gas expansion by imposing a $1 per month charge on existing natural gas customers. The nine projects currently listed in the Regulation are eligible for financial support, subject to receiving any necessary Board approvals. Several of these projects are currently under construction.
In order to build on the progress to date, the Government intends to further increase access to natural gas by making additional new projects eligible for financial support. The Government intends to make use of the same mechanism articulated in the current Regulation; namely, the collection of $1 per month from existing natural gas customers .
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The Government intends for approximately $130 million to be made available to support new natural gas projects that can reasonably be expected to commence construction between 2021 and 2023.
Section 35 Report
Therefore, pursuant to my authority under s.35 of the Act, with the support of the Associate Minister of Energy, I require the Board to examine and report back to the Ministry with information about additional natural gas expansion projects that the Government could consider as potential candidates for financial support.
It is the Government's intention that financial support be limited to potential natural gas expansion projects that would, under existing policies, be considered uneconomic.
I expect the Board to apply its expertise in developing a process to solicit information from proponents about proposed natural gas distribution expansion projects, and to analyze the proposed projects with a focus on assessing whether they can be implemented substantially as proposed. This should include a call for a demonstrated commitment by the proponent that it would be willing to be held to the project cost , timelines and volumes forecasts as set out in their project proposal. The Board's approach should consider the following:
1. The number of customers (in terms of customer count, volume of gas to be distributed, and customer type) that would be connected by each proposed project;
2. The total cost of each proposed project, as well as the dollar amount of support needed for each proposed project to meet the Board's profitability threshold;
3. The proposed construction start date and construction period for each proposed project, as the Government's focus is on projects that can reasonably be expected to start construction by 2023, allowance being made for the timelines typically applicable to the process of obtaining regulatory approvals;
4. The project proponent's demonstrated experience, technical expertise and financial ability to build and operate a natural gas distribution system;
5. Support for the proposed project from Band Council(s) and/or local government, as applicable, demonstrated through a written expression of support and/or a commitment to financial support;
6. If a proposed project is in an area where a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity exists, the proponent must be the Certificate holder unless the Certificate holder does not propose a project for the area; and
7. The extent to which the project proponent expects that the proposed project would reduce the household energy cost burden in the project area.
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1 expect the Board to issue a call for information in early 2020, including details of the information to be filed by interested project proponents. The Board should consider a minimum 90-day window for information submissions. I also ask that, in developing its approach, the Board be mindful of the Government's focus on minimizing regulatory burden for stakeholders.
It is my expectation that the Board will report back to the Ministry no later than August 31, 2020. The information provided by the Board will be taken into account, along with other considerations, to make a determination on future expansion projects. If there is a need to consider further projects for expansion, the Ministry may request that the OEB proceed
-- he Honourable Greg Rickford The Honourable Bill Walker Minister of Energy, Northern Associate Minister of Energy Development and Mines
c: Mary Anne Aldred, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 1
Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre 4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, Ontario N0L 1G3 – Phone 519-268-7334 – Fax 519-268-3928 – www.thamescentre.on.ca – [email protected]
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Michael J. Henry on the rise: Thames Centre Director named new Chief Administrative Officer
THAMES CENTRE – Council is pleased to announce that the Municipality of Thames Centre has appointed Michael J. Henry as their new Chief Administrative Officer. The appointment of Mr. Henry to the position of Chief Administrative Officer will take effect on January 6, 2020.
Mr. Henry has been the Municipality’s Director of Community Services and Facilities since 2016 and is well known for his progressive leadership style and passion for community engagement. Previously, Mr. Henry spent four (4) years as Manager of Operations at the Town of Amherstburg. After reviewing over fifty (50) applicants, Council concluded that Mr. Henry was the best qualified to have an immediate impact on the Municipality.
Mayor Warwick made the announcement on December 17, 2019. “We are delighted that Mike has accepted the position of CAO. Mike has established himself as an innovative leader in Thames Centre and has worked tirelessly on behalf of the community over the past four years,” said Mayor Warwick. “He has a proven track record of innovative service delivery and he is well respected by staff and the community”.
“I am thrilled and thankful for the trust that Council has placed in me. I look forward to sustaining the great momentum of Mr. Findlater and Council and working with the dedicated staff and community to continue to make Thames Centre an incredible place to live, work and play,” he said.
This leadership role materialized when the current CAO, Stewart Findlater announced he would be retiring in December 2019. January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 2
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Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre 4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, Ontario NOL 1G3— Phone 519- 268- 7334— Fax 519- 268- 3928— www.thamescentre. on. ca— inquiries@thamescentre. on. ca
December 18, 2019
Hon. Jeff Yurek Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 5th Floor— 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
By email: [email protected]
RE: Support for Continuation of Mandatory and Non- Mandatory Programs of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority ( UTRCA) and Kettle Creek Conservation Authority ( KCCA)
Dear Hon. Yurek,
Please be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Thames Centre, at the last regular meeting held on Monday, December 16, 2019, passed the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Municipality of Thames Centre is committed to planning for a sustainable future for its resources and environment; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Thames Centre is a member of both the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority ( UTRCA) and Kettle Creek Conservation Authority ( KCCA) and has representatives on both Board of Directors-, AND WHEREAS the Board of Directors determines the policies, priorities and budget of the UTRCA and KCCA; AND WHEREAS the UTRCA and KCCA provide the Municipality of Thames Centre with expert advice on the environmental impact of land use planning proposals and that the Municipality of Thames Centre does not have staff with comparable expertise or experience; AND WHEREAS the UTRCA and KCCA provide programs to the residents of Thames Centre and other member municipalities that include recreation, education, water quality monitoring, reduction of vegetation loss and soil erosion, preservation of species at risk, completing restoration projections on the Thames River as well as protecting life and property through a variety of measures, all of which the Municipality of Thames Centre does not have staff with comparable expertise or experience; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Municipality of Thames Centre supports continuation of the programs of the UTRCA and KCCA, both mandatory and non- mandatory, and that no programs of the UTRCA or KCCA January 08, 2020 Page 2 of 2 December 18, 2019 Page 2
or of the other Conservation Authorities in Ontario be " wound down" at this time. AND THAT the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks give clear direction as to what programs are considered mandatory and non- mandatory and how those programs will be funded in the future; AND THAT both UTRCA and KCCA be invited to provide a delegation at a future Municipality of Thames Centre meeting to inform Council of the impacts of these programs to our communities; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Premier Doug Ford, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, Conservation Ontario and all Ontario municipalities. Carried.
Should you have any questions, please advise.
Regards,
G fl d .L
Tena Michiels Clerk
Distribution: Premier Doug Ford Association of Municipalities of Ontario Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Conservation Ontario All Ontario Municipalities January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 8
The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh
December 20, 2019
Hon. Sylvia Jones Solicitor General George Drew Bldg, 18th Flr 25 Grosvenor Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y6
Re: Town of Tecumseh Resolution on 911 Misdials
On behalf of Mayor Gary McNamara and Town Council, I am writing to advise that at its meeting on November 12, 2019, Tecumseh Town Council passed the following resolution:
Whereas the calls for service for 911 Misdials have risen dramatically in recent years, correlated with the rise in cell phone use; and
Whereas 911 Misdials must be responded to as if they were legitimate emergency calls; and
Whereas each 911 call is responded to with two OPP officers at an average time per call of 1.2 hours; and
Whereas each 911 call is a billable call to the municipality; and
Whereas in 2019 alone to date, 911 Misdials in Tecumseh number 1,082 calls, which is 28.8% of all billable calls for service to date; and
Whereas 911 Misdials are not unique to Tecumseh and in fact are common across the Province at an estimated cost of millions of dollars;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Municipal, Federal and Provincial governments and relevant associations, including but not limited to, the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), be requested to lobby the telecommunications industry and smart phone manufacturers to develop a solution to 911 Misdials.
A copy of the report to Town Council (CAO-2019-09) on 911 Misdials is attached for your information. Should you require anything further, please contact the undersigned at [email protected] or extension 116.
917 Lesperance Rd. | Tecumseh ON | N8N 1W9 | 519 735 2184 | www.tecumseh.ca JanuaryHon. Sylvia 08, Jones,2020 Solicitor General Page 2 of 8 December 20, 2019 Page 2 of 2
Yours very truly,
Laura Moy, Dipl.M.M., CMMIII HR Professional Director Corporate Services & Clerk
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Attachments 1. Report CAO-2019-09 911 Misdials
cc: Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Irek Kusmierczyk, MP Percy Hatfield, MPP Federation of Canadian Municipalities Association of Municipalities of Ontario Ontario Association of Police Services Boards Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Ontario Municipalities Telus Bell Rogers
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The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh
Chief Administrative Officer
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Margaret Misek-Evans, Chief Administrative Officer
Date to Council: November 12, 2019
Report Number: CAO-2019-09
Subject: 911 Misdials
Recommendations
It is recommended:
Whereas the calls for service for 911 Misdials have risen dramatically in recent years, correlated with the rise in cell phone use; and
Whereas 911 Misdials must be responded to as if they were legitimate emergency calls; and
Whereas each 911 call is responded to with two OPP officers at an average time per call of 1.2 hours; and
Whereas each 911 call is a billable call to the municipality; and
Whereas in 2019 alone to date, 911 Misdials in Tecumseh number 1,082 calls, which is 28.8% of all billable calls for service to date; and
Whereas 911 Misdials are not unique to Tecumseh and in fact are common across the Province at an estimated cost of millions of dollars;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Municipal, Federal and Provincial governments and relevant associations, including but not limited to, the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), be requested to lobby the telecommunications industry and smart phone manufacturers to develop a solution to 911 Misdials.
Council Report-Master (Rev 2019-09-27)
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Background
The Tecumseh Police Services Board (Board) receives regular reports from the Essex County OPP (OPP) on statistics related to calls for service. Over the past months, the Board has expressed concern on a number of occasions regarding the trend of increasing calls for service related to 911 Misdials, and the high proportion of total calls these represent.
At their October 10, 2019 meeting, the Board reviewed data contained in the ‘Police Services Board Monthly Overview August 2019’ produced by the OPP. The chart below shows the OPP’s top calls for service in Tecumseh for the month of August 2019:
The report includes comparative information with other Essex County OPP Detachment municipalities and notes the following trends in the detachment area:
A 65.7% increase in 911 Misdials in August 2019 (898 calls) compared to August 2018 (542 calls) An average of 29.9 Misdial calls per day
911 Misdials are trending 63.2% higher YTD 2019 (5,867 calls) compared to YTD 2018 (3,596)
Concern about escalating 911 Misdials and the effect of this trend on policing and police budgets was also raised at the recent Joint Essex County Police Services Board meeting held in Leamington on August 29, 2019. This meeting was attended by the boards from all Essex County OPP-policed municipalities, namely the Towns of Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Tecumseh and Municipality of Leamington.
Following discussion of this data, and as a result of concerns expressed by members of the Board on multiple occasions, the Board passed Motion PSB 43/19 at the October 10, 2019 PSB meeting:
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Whereas the calls for service for 911 Misdials have risen dramatically in recent years, correlated with the rise in cell phone use; and Whereas 911 Misdials must be responded to as if they were legitimate emergency calls; and Whereas each 911 call is responded to with two OPP officers at an average time per call of 1.2 hours; and Whereas each 911 call is a billable call to the municipality; and Whereas in 2019 alone to date, 911 Misdials in Tecumseh number 1,082 calls, which is 28.8% of all billable calls for service to date; and Whereas 911 Misdials are not unique to Tecumseh and in fact are common across the Province at an estimated cost of millions of dollars; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Tecumseh Police Services Board request Town Council to approach the Federal and Provincial governments and associations, including but not limited to, the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), to lobby the telecommunications industry to develop a solution to 911 Misdials.
Comments
Administration obtained the most recent data available for 911 Misdials from the OPP. As of October 12, 2019, the OPP have responded to 1,082 911-related billable calls in Tecumseh, broken down as follows. This represents 28.8% of all calls for service in 2019 YTD. (Note: the categories correspond to those used in the OPP billing statement.)
Billable Category Description Number 911 Call / 911 Hang Up General 911 misdial / hang up 482 911 Hang Up – Pocket Dial (subcategory) Accidental 911 call using a cell 183 phone 911 Call – Dropped Cell (subcategory) 911 call using a cell phone, then 417 signal was lost. Contact may have been made, then deemed non-emergency or accidental Total All Categories 1,082
The table below compares the 2019 statistics to previous years. While some ‘zero data’ is included, the total figures are most relevant. The OPP notes that the Pocket Dial category was introduced in 2013 and the Dropped Cell category was introduced in 2014. As the years went on, officers have become more diligent in classifying 911 misdials into these subcategories as opposed to the more general 911 Hang Up category.
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Category 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2019 YTD Est. * 911 Call / 911 Hang Up 640 698 479 449 411 530 482 578 911 Hang Up – Pocket Dial 1 6 21 20 69 70 183 219 911 Call – Dropped Cell 0 1 12 15 70 87 417 500 Total 641 705 512 484 550 687 1,082 1,297
* This is an estimated year-end total based on the YTD amount.
While some fluctuations are apparent, the estimated total number of misdials for 2019 is more than double the total recorded in 2013 and represents an 89% increase over 2018.
As noted earlier, the Board has expressed concerns about this trend both in relation to policing and the police budget. Each 911 call is handled the same way, with at least two officers dispatched to locate the source and respond. It can reasonably be concluded that time and resources spent responding to 911 Misdials divert resources from other community policing activities and initiatives. Efforts have been made by the Town and the OPP to educate the public on 911 misdials to curb frequency of such calls.
The Board’s resolution recognizes that Tecumseh is not alone in dealing with this widespread issue. It also suggests that the solution does not necessarily lie in increased public education and awareness, but rather in the redesign of cell phone technology and the way it interfaces with the 911 system. New, easier-to-use features on smart phone releases are something the public takes comfort in, knowing that in an emergency they can reach 911 dispatch easily and send their coordinates to the dispatcher. However, the issue of 911 Misdials should also be raised with smart phone manufacturers to resolve inadvertent 911 calls, which appear to be on the rise.
Consultations
Information and Communications Services Police Services Board Ontario Provincial Police
Financial Implications
With respect to the police budget, the impact of one year’s increase in call volume is not proportionately reflected in the billing statement, as the municipality’s “Calls for Service” costs (a weighted portion of the provincial total) are calculated based on a four-year average. The escalating volume of calls will, however, contribute to a higher four-year average over time.
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Link to Strategic Priorities
Applicable 2019-22 Strategic Priorities
☐ Make the Town of Tecumseh an even better place to live, work and invest through a shared vision for our residents and newcomers.
☒ Ensure that Tecumseh’s current and future growth is built upon the principles of sustainability and strategic decision-making.
☐ Integrate the principles of health and wellness into all of Tecumseh’s plans and priorities.
☒ Steward the Town‘s “continuous improvement” approach to municipal service delivery to residents and businesses.
☒ Demonstrate the Town’s leadership role in the community by promoting good governance and community engagement, by bringing together organizations serving the Town and the region to pursue common goals.
Communications
Not applicable ☒
Website ☐ Social Media ☐ News Release ☐ Local Newspaper ☐
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This report has been reviewed by Senior Administration as indicated below and recommended for submission by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Prepared by:
Ellen Preuschat Executive Assistant to CAO
Recommended by:
Margaret Misek-Evans, MCIP, RPP Chief Administrative Officer
Attachment Attachment Number Name None None
114 January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 1 The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss P.O. Box 130 Phone: (519) 395-3735 f'-..,r ! i' 1,., r",!_r- !,. 21 Queen St. Fax: (519) 395-4L07 Huron' Ripley, Ontario NOG2RO E-mail : [email protected] Website: http ://www.hu ronki nloss.com
The Honourable Jeff Yurek December 17,2019 Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks Conservation Ontario, College Park Sth Flr,777 Bay St, Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Dear Minister;
Re: Coov of lution #645
Please find below a copy of the resolution adopted by the Township of Huron-Kinloss Council at its December 16, 2019 session supporting the resolution brought forth by the Township of Ramara.
Motion No: 915
Moved by: Ed McGugan Seconded by: Lillian Abbott
That the Township of Huron-Kinloss support the the Township of Ramara's request for the province to review the existing Conservation Authorities Act, 1990, R.SO.1990, c. C.27 and request that an exit clause be provided in any new Conservation Authorities Act to permit municipalities that determine the objects of conservation and environmental stewardship can be provided by alternative governance, programs, and/or services to costly and FURTHER directs staff to fonrard a copy of this resolution to the Honourable Jeff Yurek, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks Conservation Ontario, Ontario's thirty-six conservation authorities, and all upper and lower-tier Ontario municipalities.
Carried.
Sincerely,
Emily Dance Clerk
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Municipality of Middlesex Centre By-Law 2020-001
Being a By-Law to Levy Interim Taxes for the Year 2020
WHEREAS Subsection 317(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, provides that the Council may, prior to the adoption of the estimates for the year under Section 290, pass a By-Law levying amounts on the assessment of property in the municipality rateable for the municipality’s purposes;
AND WHEREAS Subsection 317 (3) provides that the amount levied on a property shall not exceed the prescribed percentage, or fifty (50%) per cent if no percentage is prescribed, of the total amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes levied on the property for the previous year;
AND WHERAS Paragraph 317 (3) provides that if any taxes for municipal and school purposes were levied on a property for only part of the previous year because assessment was added to the tax roll during the year, an amount shall be added equal to the additional taxes that would have been levied on the property if the taxes for municipal and school purposes had been levied for the entire year;
AND WHEREAS Section 342 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a council to pass By- Laws for the payment of taxes by instalments and the date or dates in the year for which the taxes are imposed on which the taxes or instalments are due;
AND WHERAS Section 345 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a local municipality to pass By-Laws to impose late payment charges for the non-payment of taxes or any instalment by the due dates.
AND WHEREAS Council requires a By-Law for the interim tax levy for 2020, for the issuance of interim tax bills in February;
THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre enacts as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
“Act” means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.
“By-Law” means this By-Law, as it may be amended from time to time. The Recitals to, and the Schedules attached to the By-Law are considered integral parts of it.
“Municipality” means the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.
“Treasurer” means the person within the administration of the Municipality who fulfils the function of the Treasurer as required by the Act.
2. LEVY
Percentage: The amount to be levied on each rateable property within the Municipality shall be fifty (50%) percent of the total amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes in the previous year including fifty (50%) percent of any other charge added to the roll, greater than one year in length. January 08, 2020 Page 2 of 2
Due Dates: Taxes levied under this By-Law are payable in two instalments. The first instalment is payable on February 28th, 2020, and the second instalment is payable on May 29th, 2020.
Notices: The Treasurer is authorized and directed to cause to be mailed or delivered, the notice of taxes due under this By-Law to the address of the residence or place of business of the person to whom such notice is required to be given according to the last assessment roll for the Municipality as amended by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
3. WHERE AND HOW TAXES PAYABLE
Payments: All taxes payable pursuant to this By-Law are payable to the Municipality. All taxes, including local improvements assessments, water, wastewater and stormwater balances and other rents, rates or charges payable or collected as taxes, can be paid as follows:
• at the office of the Treasurer at 10227 Ilderton Road, Coldstream, Ontario N0M 2A0 • by mail addressed to Middlesex Centre at 10227 Ilderton Road, RR 2, Ilderton, Ontario, N0M 2A0 • provided they are paid on or before the due dates as specified in Section 2 of this By-Law, taxes may be paid into any Chartered Bank of Canada, Trust Company, Province of Ontario Savings Office, Credit Union or Caisse Populaire Incorporated subject to The Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, to the credit of the Municipality.
Partial Payments: The Treasurer is authorized and directed to accept part payment from time to time on account of any taxes due, and to give a receipt for the payment. Acceptance of any payment shall not affect the collection of any percentage charge imposed and collectable under any applicable legislation, common law or Municipal By-Law in respect of non-payment of any taxes or any class of taxes or of any instalment of taxes.
4. PENALTY
If the taxes of any class or instalment thereof so levied in accordance with this By-Law remain unpaid on the due date, a penalty of one and one quarter per cent (1 ¼ %) per calendar month of the taxes remaining unpaid shall be levied on the first day of default and shall continue to accrue until paid in full.
On the first day of the calendar month following the due date and every month thereafter for as long as there are taxes remaining unpaid, interest at the rate of one and one quarter per cent (1 ¼ %) of the unpaid taxes shall be levied and shall continue to accrue until paid in full.
5. SEVERABILITY
If a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction declares any portion of this By-Law to be illegal or unenforceable, that portion of this By-Law will be considered to be severed from the balance of the By-Law, which will continue to operate in full force.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-Law shall come into force and effect upon the date of the final reading thereof.
Passed this 8th day of January, 2020.
______Aina DeViet, Mayor
______Ann Wright, Clerk January 08, 2020 Page 1 of 1
Municipality of Middlesex Centre By-Law 2020-002
Being a by-law to adopt and confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre at the Council meeting held on January 8, 2020
WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of The Municipal Act, Chapter, S.O. 2001, c. M.25 as amended, states that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges under section 9, shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre enacts as follows:
1) THAT the actions of the Council of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre at its meeting held on January 8, 2020 in respect to each report, motion, resolution or other action passed and taken by the Council at its meeting is hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed, as if each resolution or other action was adopted, ratified and confirmed by its separation by-law.
2) THAT the Mayor and proper officers of the Municipality of Middlesex Centre are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action, or obtain approvals, where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf and to affix the Corporate Seal of the municipality to all such documents.
3) AND FURTHER THAT this by-law shall become effective and shall come into force at the time of passing. Passed this 8th day of January, 2020.
______Aina DeViet, Mayor
______Ann Wright, Clerk