AGENDA LAMBTON COUNTY COUNCIL
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 9:30 a.m. Electronic Meeting
COVID-19 Message: To accommodate recommendations of public health authorities and those in self-isolation, this meeting will be accessible online to members of the public by clicking the URL link on the main page of the County of Lambton website, www.lambtononline.ca. The link will be made available 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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1. Roll Call
2. Disclosures of Pecuniary of Interest
If any.
3. IN-CAMERA SESSION - 9:00 A.M.
Recommendation
That the Warden declare that County Council go in-camera to discuss the following: a) to review the Lambton County Council (Closed Session) minutes dated May 5, 2021, pursuant to s. 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
b) to review a report regarding ongoing collective bargaining between The Corporation of The County of Lambton and SEIU Local 1 Canada, pursuant to s. 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
c) to discuss the security of the property of the municipality or local board pursuant to section 239(2)(a) Municipal Act, 2001.
4. OPEN SESSION
Regular Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.m.
5. Rise and Report Motions of the In-Camera Session
If any.
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6. Board of Health:
Medical Officer of Health Update on COVID-19
7. DELEGATIONS 4 - 11 a) Judith Morris, President and CEO, Lambton College, Mehdi Sheikhzadeh, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Lambton College, and Rob Kardas, Vice President, Academic and Student Success, Lambton College, will be presenting to Council to provide an update on Lambton College's Post-COVID Strategy: Project Momentum.
12 - 35 b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, Belmont ON, will be presenting to Council on seeking land to relocate the Memorial / Outdoor Training Centre.
36 - 48 c) Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) and Katherine Walker, Chair, SLEP, will be presenting to Council regarding the operations and governance of SLEP.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 49 - 64 a) Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting to County Council regarding an update on homelessness prevention in the community.
9. Minutes of Council (Open Session) 65 - 70 a) Reading and adoption of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) Minutes dated May 5, 2021.
10. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence has been received.
11. Information Reports
A) INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION 71 - 81 a) Information Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Woodlands Conservation By-Law and County Managed Lands - CC 05-13- 21.
12. Items Not Requiring a Motion 82 - 84 a) Tourism Sarnia-Lambton Board Minutes dated March 25, 2021.
13. Reports Requiring a Motion
A) CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION
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85 - 89 a) Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Memorandum of Understanding - Lambton College.
14. Committee Minutes 90 - 95 a) Committee A.M. Minutes (including Board of Health) dated May 19, 2021.
96 - 98 b) Committee P.M. Minutes dated May 19, 2021.
15. Items Tabled from Previous Meetings
None.
16. Notice of Motion
17. Other Business
18. Notice of By-Laws a) #13 of 2021 A By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 11 of 2021 being A By- Law to Establish and Levy Tax Rates for Upper Tier Purposes for the Year 2021.
b) #14 of 2021 A By-Law of The Corporation of The County of Lambton to confirm the resolutions and motions of Lambton County Council which were adopted up to and including June 2nd, 2021.
19. First and Second Reading of By-Laws a) #13 and #14 of 2021.
20. Third and Final Reading of By-Laws a) #13 and #14 of 2021.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Recommendation
That the Warden declare the meeting adjourned and that the next regular meeting of County Council be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 with the In-Camera Session to commence at 9:00 a.m.
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Legal Services / Clerk's Department Telephone: 519-845-0801 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000 Toll-free: 1-866-324-6912 Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0 Fax: 519-845-0818
April 30, 2021 SENT VIA EMAIL
Lambton College 1457 London Road Sarnia, Ontario N7S 6K4
Attention: Lianne Birkbeck, Executive Assistant and Government Relations Advisor
Dear Ms. Birkbeck:
Re: Delegation Confirmation - Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Please be advised that the delegation request is approved for the Wednesday, June 02, 2021 agenda of Lambton County Council. As noted, the presentation will be delivered by Judith Morris, President and CEO, Lambton College and Mehdi Sheikhzadeh, Vice- President Research and Innovation, Lambton College and will provide an update on Lambton College's Post-COVID Strategy: Project Momentum.
The County Council Procedural By-Law provides for a time limit of 10-minutes for delegations to delivery their presentation. If there is a PowerPoint presentation or other material for inclusion in the agenda package, please submit them no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
Due to COVID-19 and the physical distancing requirement, County Council meetings are held through video conferencing. You will receive the Zoom meeting link along with instructions via email on May 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
If I can assist further, please call 519-845-0809 extension 5337.
Regards,
Leah Klompstra, Dipl.M.A., CMM II Records Management Coordinator/Executive Assistant Corporate Services Division
www.lambtononline.ca
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N3 - Hybrid Development and 00 __'E1_ Egg ' Flexibleworkforce Page 9 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Judith Morris, President and CEO, Lambton College, Mehdi Sheikhzadeh, Vi... Community Sustainability, lnclusivity and Economic Development . Training ' Ewim?mén?l ° Commercialization - - _ . Accelerate ' ms d.'g'ta| ' |ndustr\/Attraction ”a“Sf°”“a“°“ - saéiaiihriévattram throughlnnovation Page 10 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Judith Morris, President and CEO, Lambton College, Mehdi Sheikhzadeh, Vi... LambtonCollege: Economic Development Engine Page 11 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) AGENDA ITEM #b) Legal Services / Clerk's Department Telephone: 519-845-0801 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000 Toll-free: 1-866-324-6912 Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0 Fax: 519-845-0818 April 19, 2021 SENT VIA EMAIL Sarah Duplisea c/o Peacekeeper Park Dear Sarah Duplisea: Re: Delegation Confirmation - Wednesday, May 05, 2021 This letter confirms that your delegation request is approved for Wednesday, May 05, 2021, agenda of Lambton County Council. Open session of Council begins at 9:30 a.m. The subject matter of the presentation seeks land to relocate the Memorial / Outdoor Training Centre. The County Council Procedural By-Law allows for 10-minutes for each delegation to delivery their presentation. If you have a PowerPoint presentation or other material for inclusion in the agenda package, please submit them no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. As you are aware, due to COVID-19 and the physical distancing requirement, County Council meetings are held through video conferencing. You will receive the Zoom meeting link along with instructions via email on April 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. If I can assist further, please call 519-845-0809 extension 5337. Regards, Leah Klompstra, Dipl.M.A., CMM II Records Management Coordinator/Executive Assistant Corporate Services Division www.lambtononline.ca Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Page 12 of 98 Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... V Page 13 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Established 2001 Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... V Page 14 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) We are moving 8: grcwing W5 Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... PEACEKEEPER PARK, A living Memorial was founded in 2001 by a group of volunteers. Our original goals were to: - Replace what the Canadian Cadet Movement lost, with the closing of Base Ipperwash ~ Creating an educational memorial to honour Canadian Peacekeepers who had been lost in the line of duty. - To honor Canadian Peacekeepers through offering programming to both our veterans and our youth. - To provide a threat free, safe yet challenging, affordable adventure training Page 15 of 98 environment which Canadians can both and in young develop physically AGENDA ITEM #b) intellectually in order to better contribute to their country, community throughout their lives. Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... In the spring of 2020, just as we were being introduced to COVID,we were told, that Lake Whittaker Conservation Area, our home for the past 20 years, would not be renewing our contract. This was a devastating blow to not only our volunteers, but there was a public outcry from veterans, EMS members, our clients, family members of our campers as well as the general public. We are now in the process of packing up our items, storing them, while we look to re- locate. Page 16 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... As you will see, Peacekeeper Park has a many great ties to Lambton County, and would very much love to make it our new home. The founder of the park, the late Ret. Maj Eugene Smith was very active in this community, with legions as well as veteran. He was the son, of Petro|ia’s late mayor Bud Smith. Cadets from Petrolia and Sarnia are frequent guests at the park. Page 17 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... What programming do we Offer? Allof our programming is custom made for the group depending on what they want to achieve. - Teambuilding & Leadership programming. Using a variety of elements and games, we use play to help our youth learn to communicate, lead, step out of their comfort zones. - Abseiling/Rapelling Our certified instructors make this a fun yet personal challenge. Our instructors are certified through ACCA. ' Canoeing ~ our instructors are fully certified by ORCKA - Archery Page 18 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) ' Hiking - our instructors are fully certified through HikeOntario /,l\\ Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Memorials Before all else, Peacekeeper Park, is a memorial to fallen veterans, and offered a memorial pathway with information about all of the Peacekeeping Missions Canada has served in. Along the path, was a cross representing each fallen soldier. Inside our Mess Hall,you will find a picture ofall of the fallen. Many of our structures and Buildings were named in Honour of Fallen Soldiers. Page 19 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Memorials Brent's Tower. The Abseil Tower & Rock Wall Cpl. Brent Donald Poland died on April 8, 2007 with five other soldiers when their LAV lll armoured vehicle drove over a large roadside bomb likely laid by the Taliban. His unit was operating west of Kandahar city, according to a national defense news release. Cpl. Poland was from Chamlachie. Page 20 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Tower%. "EIéL‘;s‘?.f!E:s"£' ’I.\ Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Memorias Staffer Cabin The Staffer Cabin was donated in honour of Wally Clarkof Enniskillin. Page 21 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Memorials W D k IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter . . Petrolia, Ontario Private Cabm The Private Cabin was built with funds from the Margaret Stokes Chapter of the IODE in honour of Private William Cushley. Born in Port Lambton, 0nt., Cushley was a member of the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment. On Sept. 3, 2006, Cushley was killed in a chaotic battle with the Taliban. Page 22 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Our Volunteers From the beginning, none of the staff at Peacekeeper Park, unless they are training, have been paid for their countless volunteer hours. From our Administrative Assistant, maintenance, much of our building of all the structures, keeping up the grounds, and at times instructors. They are ALLvolunteers. We believe teaching citizenship to our youth is very important. Over the last 20 years, we have signed off over 10 000 volunteer hours for Ontario's youth working towards their OSSD, as well as other programs. — As we move and grow, we would liketo make this a main focus. Helping the youth of today obtain their volunteer hours, and teach them about the importance of Citizenship. Page 23 of 98 We have offered many weekends for youth to come out, help us out, learn new AGENDA ITEM #b) skills, make new friends, and of: a lot of fun while doing it. /Il\\ Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Past and present Military Any member of the Canadian Forces, and their family are always welcome to use the park, and its facilities, for free of charge. We offer a safe place & offer supports, for veterans living with PTSD. While at this time, we only offer it to military members, part of our new vision is to expand this to any front line workers who have suffered mental wounds, while protecting and serving Canadians. We have hosted several weeks during the summer for the Military Resource Groups and their families. We ran programming for the children of the veterans. Page 24 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) ’I.\‘ Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Our Youth Customers Although we initially opened up the park for Cadet groups; with the closing of many Girl Guides, and Scouts Canada Groups, we started getting requests from many of their groups to use the park. We have offered programming to many area youth and service groups. Some examples are: - London Regional HIVUnit, 2+LGBTQgroups - Craigwood Youth Centre ° The Boys & GirlsClub of London ' Inner City Youth Groups of Kitchener Waterloo ' Various school groups, including Kinnwood Central from Forest, & Plympton Page 25 of 98 Wyoming Public School. AGENDA ITEM #b) ' The students from LCCV|’s Special Education Class are regular customers, coming every year for their year end trip. '1$- AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B...Page 26 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B...Page 27 of 98 Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Emergency Medical Services The OPP & London Police force used our grounds, FREEof charge for various training activities. Some examples are - OPP Tactical Unit - London Police K9Unit - Ground Search & Rescue Malahide Fire Department built a window in to our rock wall to assist them in their training they did at Page 28 of 98 the park. AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Prosram The Program i ° Individual ' Balanced - Non—Competitive - Progressive - Achievable ' Inspirational - Voluntary ' Persistence - Developmental ' Enjoyable Page 29 of 98 When individuals achieve their gold level Award, they r AGENDA ITEM #b) royal family. We have had many of our volunteers and clients receive their awards from HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Kent, as well as the late Duke of Edinburgh himself. Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Adventure Camps The summer of 2003, we ran our pilot program for one of our best known Programs. We started a camp, for youth, ages 12 — 21 who had various disabilities. There is little to no programming for youth in this age group. In the summer of 2004, we added a second week, and more volunteers. The campers from the first retr - enhanced the skillsthey had learned the year before. Page 30 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Adventure Camps The summer of 2005, was the year we really became who we were. We added a 3d program. A leadership program, where past campers assisted in running the camp, again learning new skills. By 2006, some of these campers returned as staff. They worked in the kitchen, helped out with other campers, did yard work, helped build structures, cleaned up. Because of this, many of these campers now have meaningful employment in their home communities. One of our longest running camper, turned staff actually lives, and works in Petrolia. He is very active in his community. Page 31 of 98 We have returning campers who now work at Sobey’s, Walmart, various restaurants, AGENDA ITEM #b) lawn care companies as well as Denning Funeral Homes. /,l\\ AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B...Page 32 of 98 Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Adventure Camps 2009 brought a very special guest to the Park during our SAC. Lieutenant Governor Onley came to visit the park. He had heard of all the great things that happen at our park and had to come and see it for himself. Having grown up with a disability himself, and overcoming hardships to gain strength from the disabilities left to him from polio as a child, he was very excited to see what we were doing. Page 33 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... Moving Forward Our Future Plans: - Find new land that willbe suitable for our needs to continue with the excellent programming we currently offer - Restructure, rebuild & rebrand - Expand from just a memorial for Peacekeepers, but to put it out there to all Service men and woman in military, and any Emergency Services who have lost their lives serving Canadians. ' Offer a safe space for our front line responders living with PTSD. ' Continue to offer a safe space to our youth, including youth at risk. ' Continue to offer our summer programming for youth with different abilities. Page 34 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) ' Offer volunteer weekends for Lambton’s youth, to teach them about citizenship and themselves. ' Possibly tap in to the training areas that willbe lost with the closing of the Gravenhurst fire training facility. /,l\\ Sarah Duplisea, Administrative Assistant, Treasurer, Peacekeeper Park, B... V Page 35 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) [email protected] V5 Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership June 2, 2021 Katherine Walker, Chair Page 36 of 98 Stephen Thompson, CEO AGENDA ITEM #c) Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Governance • Introduction • Background – County Council Motions – 2016 • Representation from each of the 4 geographic areas of the County • Limiting board members to two (2), three (3) year terms Page 37 of 98 • Chair of the Board be from the private sector AGENDA ITEM #c) • Bylaws – Updated – 2019 Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Governance Balanced Board Automatic Directors Business Directors • County Warden • Real Estate • County CAO • Manufacturing • Mayor of Sarnia • Health Care Page 38 of 98 • President of Lambton College • Agriculture AGENDA ITEM #c) • CEO-Sarnia Lambton Chamber • Information Technology • President of the Labour Council • Petrochemical • Representative of First Nations • Finance Industries Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Governance Geographic Region City of Sarnia - 7 directors Central, North & South Lambton - 6 directors A. South: St. Clair, Dawn-Euphemia & Brooke-Alvinston Page 39 of 98 B. Northwest: Sarnia AGENDA ITEM #c) C. Central: Petrolia, Enniskillen, Point Edward & Oil Springs D. North: Lambton Shores, Plympton-Wyoming & Warwick Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Governance Meet the Board Katherine Walker, President, IndustrialWebApps – Chair Jerry Beernink, President, AARO Consulting – Vice- Chair Ron Van Horne, CAO, County of Lambton – Secretary/Treasurer Allan Calvert, CEO, SL Chamber of Commerce, Director Don Kabbes, GM, Great Lakes Grain – Director Jason McMichael, President, Sarnia & District Labour Council – Director John O’Mahony, Family Doctor, Healthcare Business Owner – Director Judith Morris, President, Lambton College – Director Page 40 of 98 Kevin Marriott, Warden, County of Lambton – Director AGENDA ITEM #c) Leo Shanahan, Real Estate, Shanahan Realty Inc. Brokerage – Director Mark Peters, Retired Legal Counsel, ARLANXEO Canada Inc., Director Mike Bradley, Mayor, City of Sarnia – Director Rick Perdeaux, Owner, Toolrite Engineering – Director Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Governance Committees • Governance – oversees Bylaws and Elections • Finance Page 41 of 98 – Finance Budget oversight AGENDA ITEM #c) – Annual audit Ad hoc committees are established on an as needed basis Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Governance Recent Activity • Nomination and Diversity Policy – 2020 • Code of Conduct – 2021 Page 42 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #c) • New Business Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Governance Virtual AGM - June 15th 2021 @ 8:00am • Enbridge Gas Ltd. Projects in Sarnia-Lambton – Matt Ciupka, Specialist • Economic Development, Enbridge Gas Ltd. Page 43 of 98 • Foreign Trade Zone AGENDA ITEM #c) – Todd Stewart, Director of Partnerships • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Strategic Plan Page 44 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #c) Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Strategic Plan Pillars People • Expanded focus on retaining recent grads and workers • Workers, Entrepreneurs, Apprentices Progress • Investment Attraction and Job Creation – Significant Pipeline and Forecast Page 45 of 98 • Supporting Sarnia-Lambton Employers AGENDA ITEM #c) – 80-90% of Job Growth, 366 employers, 9705 jobs supported • Small Business and Entrepreneurship – 26 workshops/seminars, 600 entrepreneurs assisted Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Investment Deals in Pipeline by start date – Last 12 months Page 46 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #c) Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Strategic Plan Pillars Perception • Digital Marketing Campaign • Smart Sarnia-Lambton Videos • Sector Marketing Materials • Community Prospectus Documents Page 47 of 98 Place AGENDA ITEM #c) • Infrastructure, sectors, sites Participation • 35 Boards/Committees, Communications, AGM Stephen Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partn... Closing and Questions For more information: Stephen Thompson 519-332-1820 x232 Page 48 of 98 [email protected] AGENDA ITEM #c) Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... County of Lambton Homelessness Response to COVID-19 and Future Plans Page 49 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan As one of the requirements of the Housing Services Act, the County of Lambton was required to develop and implement a 10- Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The original plan was approved by Lambton County Council in November 2013. It has recently been updated by Vink Consulting and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Lambton County Council in March 2020. Page 50 of 98 The plan provides direction for housing and homelessness AGENDA ITEM #a) services for the short and long term. The County must provide a progress report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing each year. www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Vision Every person has an affordable, suitable, and adequate home. Page 51 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Housing and Homelessness Plan Goals: GOAL 1: Increase and Sustain Supply and Appropriate mix of Affordable Housing Goal 2: Increase access to affordable housing and supports that meet people’s needs to achieve housing stability Goal 3: Coordinated housing and homelessness service system Goal 4: Ending Homelessness Page 52 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Current Landscape Emergency Shelter Occupancy (Per Evening) Prior to COVID-19 = 60 Individuals May 2021 = 237 Individuals Page 53 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... By the Numbers • 1021 Unique individuals accessed the homelessness prevention system since the start of the pandemic • 796 Unique individuals utilized emergency housing services since the start of the pandemic • 225 Individuals were successfully diverted from entering emergency shelter Page 54 of 98 • 428 Individuals exited the emergency shelter AGENDA ITEM #a) system • 131 Were progressed into more permanent housing through intensive case management www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Average Market Rents Bachelor 1 2 3 4 Apartment Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom + Average Average Average Average Average Market Rent Market Rent Market Rent Market Rent Market Rent $850.00 $1200.00 $1325.00 $1600.00 $1800.00 Current Social Assistance Rates: OW Single OW Couple ODSP Single ODSP Couple OW ODSP Page 55 of 98 Family of 4 Family of 4 AGENDA ITEM #a) Total: $733 Total: $1136 Total: $1169 Total: $1750 Total: $1250 Total: $1887 Rent: $390 Rent: $642 Rent: $497 Rent: $781 Rent: $754 Rent: $918 Basic Basic Basic Needs: Basic Needs: Basic Needs: Basic Needs: Needs: Needs: $672 $969 $494 $969 $343 $494 www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Programs Available Lambton County Rental Assistance Program Canada Ontario Housing Benefit Transitional Housing Program Page 56 of 98 Community Support Workers AGENDA ITEM #a) Lambton County Outreach Team CMHA Housing Programs www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Homelessness Prevention Team Social Services Division Ontario Works Homelessness • Housing Services Homelessness Prevention and Social Community Support Prevention Planning Supervisor Workers Supervisor • Homelessness System • Circles • 3 OW Community Coordinator Caseworkers Support Workers • HIFIS Coordinator • OW Caseworkers • 2 OW Crisis • Landlord Engagement Workers Support Worker • Community Support • 3 Community Support Worker – Mental Workers Page 57 of 98 Health AGENDA ITEM #a) www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Community Partners Inn of the Good Canadian Mental Health Shepherd: Sarnia-Lambton Native Association: Intake (shared position) Friendship Centre: Housing Stabilization and Housing Worker 2SLGBTQ+ Housing Life Skills Workers Worker Rebound: Youth Homelessness Prevention Lambton Elderly Outreach: Worker Hospital to Homes Program for Support Services for Ohana’s Seniors Landing Page 58 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) North Lambton Community Health Centre: Lambton Public Health: Community Navigators Outreach Services with Social Services Staff Outreach Services www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Annual Homelessness Prevention Funding 2021 Funding by Program Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) $ 2,299,063.00 Home For Good $ 864,312.00 County of Lambton $ 337,000.00 Page 59 of 98 Federal Reaching Home $ 592,805.00 AGENDA ITEM #a) Total $ 4,093,180.00 www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Additional COVID-19 Funding Social Services Relief Fund Phase One 2020-21 $ 2,816,000.00 Phase Two 2020-21 $ 1,213,070.00 Phase Two (Holdback funding) $ 528,300.00 Phase Three 2021 $2,278,922.00 Page 60 of 98 Reaching Home 2020-21 $ 632,925.00 AGENDA ITEM #a) Reaching Home 2021-22 $ 945,541.00 (pending Federal budget approval) www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... COVID-19 Expenses Social Services Relief Fund Housing with HomelessnServices Emergency Related ess and Shelter Solutions Supports Prevention Support Admin Capital $ 3,592,717 $ 254,550 $ 342,216 $703,591 $87,091 $12,050 Page 61 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Next Steps Continue to provide support services to those living in the emergency shelter system to ensure they have access to safe, affordable housing. Work towards closing the overflow shelters. Continue efforts to divert households away from emergency housing, and progress households from emergency housing into more permanent solutions. Ensure the Province continues to provide funding until the number of Individuals living within the shelter system has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. Page 62 of 98 Complete an enumeration of the homeless population – June 2021 AGENDA ITEM #a) Develop a quality By-Name List August - 2021 Fully implement Coordinated Access System – Fall 2021 Implement HIFIS Technology – Fall 2021 www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Long Term Goals Work in partnership with lower-tier municipalities to increase affordable housing opportunities – September 2021 Maxwell Park Place – 24 new affordable housing units – December 2021 occupancy – Received $1,300,000 in Provincial funding toward the project. Work with Provincial/Federal Government for funding to develop new Supportive and Affordable housing opportunities Page 63 of 98 Continue to implement the goals and objectives outlined and AGENDA ITEM #a) approved by Council in the 10 year Housing and Homelessness Plan www.lambtononline.ca Valerie Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, will be presenting ... Questions Page 64 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) www.lambtononline.ca AGENDA ITEM #a) MINUTES LAMBTON COUNTY COUNCIL May 5, 2021 Lambton County Council was in session via electronic meeting at 9:15 a.m. on the above date. Warden in the Chair; Roll called; All members present except B. White. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest: None. In-Camera #1: Hand/Loosley: That the Warden declare that County Council go in-camera to discuss the following: a) to review the Lambton County Council (Closed Session) minutes dated April 7, 2021, pursuant to s. 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Carried. Councillor B. White joined the meeting at 9:19 a.m. Open Session The Warden declared that County Council go back into Open Session. Council then reconvened at 9:30 a.m. Rise and Report Motions of the In-Camera Session The Clerk noted that County Council adopted the Lambton County Council (Closed Session) minutes dated April 7, 2021. Medical Officer of Health Update on COVID-19 Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health, provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Lambton County and responded to questions from County Councillors with respect to same. The video stream of the meeting can be watched at the following web address: https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/99188?splitscreen=true&media=true Delegations #2 Boushy/Weber: That we invite the delegations within the Bar to speak to County Council. Carried. Reading and adoption of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) Minute... Page 65 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Lambton County Council (Open Session) May 5, 2021 (page 2) Bluewater Association for Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (BASES) Vince Gagner, General Manager, BASES, presented to Council to introduce the Bluewater Association for Safety, Environment and Sustainability, the evolution and history of Sarnia-Lambton Community Awareness Emergency Response, the Industrial Educational Cooperative, and the Sarnia-Lambton Environmental Association. Minutes of Council (Open Session) The Lambton County Council (Open Session) minutes dated April 7, 2021 were presented. #3: White/Miller: That the Lambton County Council (Open Session) minutes dated April 7, 2021 be accepted as presented. Carried. Correspondence to Receive and File CC 05-12-21 A memorandum from Janet Menard, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) dated April 15, 2021 regarding proposed legislative amendments to the Ontario Works Act, 1997. These are meant to be the key first steps towards supporting the government’s Human Services model outlined in its vision for social assistance transformation announced on February 11, 2021 and to strengthen the critical role of municipalities and District Social Service Administration Boards (DSSABs) in supporting individuals on their path to independence and employment. #4: White/Cook: That correspondence CC 05-12-21 be received and filed. Carried. CC 05-13-21 A presentation from Brett Kelch, resident of Lambton County, dated May 5, 2021 regarding a proposal for new regulations to enhance Lambton County’s Woodlands Conservation By-Law. #5: Arnold/Rombouts: That staff report back to Council regarding correspondence CC 05-13-21. Carried. CC 05-14-21 A letter from Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Government of Ontario, dated April 27, 2021 regarding a consultation on how to strengthen accountability for municipal council members. Mr. Clark requests Council to identify one member of Council to participate in one of two hour-long telephone townhall sessions on June 8, 2021 at 9:30 AM EDT. Once chosen, the one identified member should register via Eventbrite by Thursday, May 6, 2021. Reading and adoption of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) Minute... Page 66 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Lambton County Council (Open Session) May 5, 2021 (page 3) #6: Bradley/Cook: That correspondence CC 15-14-21 be received and filed. Carried. Items Not Requiring a Motion The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) Minutes dated January 19, 2021 were presented to Council. #7: Weber/Stark: That the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) Minutes dated January 19, 2021 be received and filed. Carried. #8: Boushy/Stark: That County Council invite Stephen Thompson and Katherine Walker from the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) to speak at the June 2, 2021 County Council meeting concerning the operations and governance of SLEP. Carried. Committee Minutes The Joint Meeting of the Standing Committees Minutes dated February 17, 2021 were presented. #9: White/Loosley: That the Joint Meeting of the Standing Committees Minutes dated February 17, 2021 be accepted as presented. Carried. The Woodlands Hearings Board Minutes dated April 20, 2021 were presented. #10: Miller/Veen: That the Woodlands Hearings Board Minutes dated April 20, 2021 be accepted as presented. Carried. Ms. J. Rombouts presented the Committee A.M. minutes dated April 21, 2021. #11: Rombouts/Napper: That the Committee A.M. minutes dated April 21, 2021 be accepted as presented. Carried. Mr. B. White presented the Committee P.M. minutes dated April 21, 2021. #12: Stark/Arnold: That motion #6 of the Committee P.M. minutes dated April 21, 2021 regarding Homelessness Prevention Team Staffing be amended so that "permanent" is changed to "temporary" until the 2022 budget so that the motion now reads: Reading and adoption of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) Minute... Page 67 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Lambton County Council (Open Session) May 5, 2021 (page 4) That Council approves the hiring of one temporary full time Ontario Works Supervisor with a focus on Homelessness Prevention until the 2022 budget. A recorded vote starting with Councillor Cook was requested by Councillor Bradley on motion #12 of this day's minutes. S. Arnold No (3) M. Bird No (3) D. Boushy No (3) M. Bradley No (3) A. Broad No (1) D. Cook No (2) D. Ferguson No (1) B. Hand No (1) B. Loosley No (2) K. Marriott No (1) S. Miller No (2) L. Napper No (3) J. Rombouts No (2) M. Stark Yes (3) I. Veen No (1) B. Weber No (3) B. White No (3) Yeas - 3; Nays - 34. Motion Defeated. #13: Bradley/Broad: That staff prepare a presentation for the June 2, 2021 County Council meeting to provide information on what the County is doing to address homelessness in the community. Carried. #14: White/Broad: That the Committee P.M. minutes dated April 21, 2021 be accepted as presented. Carried. Items Tabled from Previous Meetings Re: Tabled motion #11 of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) minutes dated April 7, 2021 and tabled motion #8 of the Committee A.M. Minutes dated January 20, 2021 regarding the Medical Tiered Response Agreement - City of Sarnia (the motions were tabled to allow staff to negotiate a new agreement with the City of Sarnia). #15: Bradley/White: That motion #11 of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) minutes dated April 7, 2021 and motion #8 of the Committee A.M. Minutes dated January Reading and adoption of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) Minute... Page 68 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Lambton County Council (Open Session) May 5, 2021 (page 5) 20, 2021 regarding the Medical Tiered Response Agreement - City of Sarnia as well as the Report dated May 5, 2021 Regarding Medical Tiered Response Agreement - City of Sarnia - Update #2 be tabled to no later than the July 7, 2021 County Council meeting to allow for more time for the parties involved to attempt to reach an agreement. A recorded vote starting with Councillor Loosley was requested by Councillor Bradley on motion #15 of this day's minutes. S. Arnold No (3) M. Bird No (3) D. Boushy Yes (3) M. Bradley Yes (3) A. Broad No (1) D. Cook No (2) D. Ferguson No (1) B. Hand Yes (1) B. Loosley Yes (2) K. Marriott No (1) S. Miller Yes (2) L. Napper Yes (3) J. Rombouts Yes (2) M. Stark Yes (3) I. Veen Yes (1) B. Weber No (3) B. White Yes (3) Yeas - 23; Nays - 14. Motion Carried. Other Business None. By-Laws #16: Hand/Rombouts: That By-Laws #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12 of 2021, as circulated, be taken as read a first and second time. Carried. #17: Rombouts/Hand: That By-Laws #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12 of 2021, as circulated, be taken as read a third time and finally passed. Carried. Reading and adoption of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) Minute... Page 69 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Lambton County Council (Open Session) May 5, 2021 (page 6) Adjournment #18: Veen/Weber: That the Warden declare the meeting adjourned with the next regular meeting of County Council to be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Carried. Time: 10:56 a.m. Kevin Marriott Warden Stéphane Thiffeault County Clerk Reading and adoption of the Lambton County Council (Open Session) Minute... Page 70 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION REPORT TO: WARDEN AND LAMBTON COUNTY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PREPARED BY: Jason Cole, P. Eng., General Manager REVIEWED BY: Ron Van Horne, Chief Administrative Officer MEETING DATE: June 2, 2021 Woodlands Conservation By-Law and County Managed INFORMATION ITEM: Lands - CC 05-13-21 BACKGROUND At the May 5, 2021 meeting of Lambton County Council, the attached correspondence CC 05-13-21 was received from Mr. Brett Kelch regarding a proposal for new regulations to enhance Lambton County’s Woodlands Conservation By-Law (By-Law 4 of 2012), and the following motion was passed: #5: Arnold/Rombouts: That staff report back to Council regarding correspondence CC 05-13-21. Carried DISCUSSION The County of Lambton manages woodlands conservation through two primary mechanisms. The first is through the Woodlands Conservation By-Law that controls removal of existing Woodlands as defined within the By-Law through a permit process. The second is through direct management of 553 hectares (1367 acres) of County owned natural heritage and conservation lands, including 247 hectares (610 acres) at the Lambton County Heritage Forest in the Port Franks area. The following discussion aims to clarify or speak more fully to the items brought forward in Mr. Kelch’s correspondence that touch on aspects of the above noted County woodlands management tools. Woodlands Conservation By-Law The Woodlands Conservation By-Law regulates woodlands one hectare (2.47 acres) in size or greater on private and public lands throughout the County, with exceptions for specific activities as laid out within the By-Law. Exemptions from the By-Law can also be sought through the Woodlands Conservation Officer and the Woodlands Hearings Board Information Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Page 71 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Woodlands Conservation By-Law and County Managed Lands – CC 05-13-21 (page 2) June 2, 2021 which has typically required compensation for one-to-one replanting activities when exemptions are granted. In 2013, Lambton County Council considered revisions to the By-Law that included: • Redefining the definition of Woodlands to include smaller areas of control and including Woodland corridors connected across property boundaries. • Changing harvesting requirements to conform to Good Forestry Practices instead of Circumference Limit Cutting. • Eliminating exemptions for landowners. Following presentations to Council and a public engagement process, the 2012 By-Law was maintained without adjustments. The County utilizes a qualified Registered Professional Forester in good standing with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association (OPFA) in the role of Woodlands Conservation Officer to administer the By-Law. This professional resource is managed through a partnered employee agreement with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA). The OPFA is the only regulated profession in natural resources for Ontario and members meet the competency standards as set out by the Association. Under the County’s current employee partnership with the SCRCA, the Woodlands Conservation Officer has direct access to both Biologist and Ecologist staff at the Conservation Authority for consultation during Woodland assessments. In addition, the Woodlands Conservation Officer participates in organizations, such as the Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA), Forest Ontario, and OPFA engaging in advocacy and information sharing supporting healthy forestry management in the County. Lambton County Heritage Forest Activities at the Lambton County Heritage Forest, and other naturalized County properties, are directed by Land Management Plans. These Plans were prepared in partnership with the SCRCA and included specialist, public and stakeholder input as part of their development. They were last updated in 2010, adopted by Council in 2011 and are publically available on the County’s website at https://www.lambtononline.ca/en/visit-and- explore/managed-lands.aspx. The Lambton County Heritage Forest is not classified as an Old Growth Forest. Old Growth Forest is a term that is commonly misapplied and refers to a relatively old forest (usually over 200 years old) with little to no evidence of human disturbance (Silvicultural Guide for Managing Southern Ontario Forests, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, 2000). The Lambton County Heritage Forest Land Management Plan notes plantings of pine trees in blocks, girdling of pine trees, and various other human disturbances and interventions that are evident on the County lands in this area. Information Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Page 72 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Woodlands Conservation By-Law and County Managed Lands – CC 05-13-21 (page 3) June 2, 2021 The Forest has large older trees, many of which are on the decline and showing signs of rot and dieback. Harvesting activities have taken place in the forest since the mid 1990’s and since the SCRCA started managing the forest, scheduled harvesting has occurred since 2014 as part of the current Management Plan to improve the quality of the forest, encourage the Oak Savannah / Pine Barren habitat and promote development of identified Species at Risk (SAR). The harvesting activities increase target species diversity and allows residual trees to increase in volume and crown size. Planned harvesting for the 2020-21 winter season was temporarily halted in January 2021 based on scientific data brought forward during the public notification process. This information identified previously unrecorded positioning of the Acadian Flycatcher cataloged by Bird Canada. The County and SCRCA are working with the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks to develop a plan that will mitigate impacts to this SAR in the subject area. Although there are several SAR living within the Lambton County Heritage Forest, it is not possible to manage all of these species at one time in the same section of the property. In addition, many people and organizations have an interest in the property and differing views on the priorities and goals set for the Forest. The County has allowed a variety of uses on the Forest lands, including bird watching, hiking, equestrian activities, mountain biking, and at one time even hunting. The Lambton County Heritage Forest Management Plan sets out active management of the property to not only maintain a healthy diverse forest, but also allow for continued public access and recreation by user groups. The County and SCRCA regularly investigate and respond to questions and concerns relating to County Managed Lands. Minor adjustments to land use can be applied directly, however, larger policy direction are most effectively considered as part of development or updates to the Land Management Plans with the application of specialist input, a public forum and Council approval. Oak Wilt Oak Wilt is an invasive fungus pathogen that poses a serious threat to oak species in Ontario and is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). An Oak Wilt fact sheet can be found on the Invasive Species Centre website at: https://invasivespeciescentre.ca/wp- content/uploads/2020/03/oak_wilt_factsheet_2018.pdf. The Woodlands Conservation By-Law and program currently focuses on the retention of woodlands and larger woodlot management, as opposed to individual tree preservation. Application of an Oak Wilt ‘no cutting’ window from April to September for landowner and arborist company compliance on a County-wide basis represents a significant expansion of regulatory and enforcement scope than what is in place under the By-Law today. Some action is being taken regarding Oak Wilt locally through municipal and agency engagement and/or education. In particular, the City of Sarnia has offered workshops on the threat of Oak Wilt and how to limit the risk of infection. Information Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Page 73 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Woodlands Conservation By-Law and County Managed Lands – CC 05-13-21 (page 4) June 2, 2021 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications associated with this report. CONSULTATIONS The County of Lambton Woodlands Conservation Officer was consulted as part of the preparation of this report. STRATEGIC PLAN Application of Area of Effort #3: Community Development – Capitalizing on opportunities that enrich the quality of life and future prospects of the community by: • Promoting policies and strategies that protect environmental resources and support the area’s quality of life and economic development potential, allowing us to pass these resources on intact to future generations. • Undertaking environmentally conscious initiatives that protect and enhance woodlots, manage the County’s natural heritage features, and target waste reduction, energy conservation and reduction, and the use of sustainable technologies and processes. CONCLUSION The County of Lambton Woodlands Conservation By-Law addresses the retention of forested lands on private properties. The definitions and regulations set out in the By-Law were last updated in 2012 and reviewed by County Council in 2013. Revision of the current By-Law to address Oak Wilt concerns on private lands would represent a significant expansion of regulatory and enforcement controls. Woodlands and naturalized areas on County lands are directed by Land Management Plans established for those individual properties. The 2010 Land Management Plan Update for the Lambton County Heritage Forest has identified single tree selection harvesting to encourage healthy forest development with specific biodiversity goals. These activities at the Forest have been planned and carried out since 2014 as part of the identified Land Management Plan. Information Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Page 74 of 98 Information Reportdated June2, 2021Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Tree Conservation By‐Law Proposal for new regulations to enhance Lambton County’s Woodlands Conservation By‐Law Page 75 of98 AGENDA ITEM#a) Prepared by: Brett Kelch, C.E.T. ([email protected]) Information Reportdated June2, 2021Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Current Woodland Conservation By‐ Law • Largely only applies to County owned lands • Very few hard rules or regulations • General wording that ultimately leaves open‐ended interpretation • Too much reliance and power given to Foresters on management and conservation efforts Page 76 of98 AGENDA ITEM#a) Information Reportdated June2, 2021Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Proposed Enhancements to the Tree Conservation By‐Law • All woodlots greater than 0.5 acres are regulated to any landowner or contractor, with exception to tree harvesting businesses. – This is a core regulation in Huron County’s Tree Conservation By‐Law and has a significant impact on conservation of trees on all properties larger than 0.5 acres. – Native trees are even more important to conserve. If someone is looking to go through a potential review and approval/permit process to remove trees, priority should be given to remove invasive species of trees. Native trees should also be conserved as best as possible through this addition to the by‐law. Page 77 of98 AGENDA ITEM#a) Information Reportdated June2, 2021Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Proposed Enhancements to the Tree Conservation By‐Law • The County should consult or hire an Ecologist or Terrestrial Biologist in regards to management of natural lands. – In December 2020, The County and SCRCA Foresters were logging large native trees from the old growth Lambton Heritage Forest in Port Franks. Due to an online petition, all logging has been suspended by direction of the County. Conservation Authorities generally do not have Terrestrial Biologists on staff and mostly concentrate on flood management, water quality, and marine life; so there is a definite gap in knowledge at the Conservation Authority in regards to Terrestrial Ecology (since they only have a Forestry department). If an Ecologist/Biologist was involved in the planning of this, I believe the logging damage could have been avoided or better executed in a way that balances management and conservation of important old growth native tree species. Ecologists/Biologists have high level science and educational backgrounds with proper up to date and modern knowledge of our natural lands. – A County Biologist on staff could provide many additional benefits such as planning, education, and public outreach in regards to the importance of our native tree species, wetlands, and habitat conservation. A Biologist could also have a key role in implementation these By‐Law enhancements as well as provide the service to landowners for review of their Page 78 of98 potential tree‐removal project and what trees can/can’t be removed. He/she could also AGENDA ITEM#a) provide pre‐construction review and planning of County and Municipal infrastructure projects to ensure the best environmental protection prior to construction. The County of Chatham/Kent already has a Biologist on staff. Information Reportdated June2, 2021Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Proposed Enhancements to the Tree Conservation By‐Law • Implementation of specific policy for Oak Trees – Oak trees on all properties shall only be trimmed and/or cut (if approved) between the months of October and March, as recommended by the Invasive Species Centre. In the months from April to September, Oak trees are vulnerable to a fungal disease called ‘Oak Wilt’. This disease is currently decimating Oak trees in Michigan, and has a chance of crossing over into Ontario. We should be preparing for this and implementing this policy into the Tree Conservation By‐Law. – Much of the forested area in Lambton Shores is dominated by oak forests. Oak Wilt is a serious threat to this area and if it gains a foothold here, it will result in expensive control measures, the loss of shade trees, habitat & other ecosystem services, and decreased property values Page 79 of98 AGENDA ITEM#a) Information Reportdated June2, 2021Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... Benefits & Summary Benefits • Residential areas among natural wooded lands are increasing in demand • Recreational areas among natural wooded lands are increasing in demand • Conserving native trees strengthens biodiversity, cleaner watershed, and prevents erosion • Being among natural areas aids in mental health Summary • Implement a regulation into the By‐Law that all wooded lands over 0.5 acres shall be regulated • Implement a policy into the By‐Law to ban Oak trimming and cutting between April and September • Consider hiring or consulting with a Terrestrial Ecologist/Biologist Page 80 of98 AGENDA ITEM#a) Thank you for your time! Information Reportdated June2, 2021Regarding Woodlands Conservation B... References • Tanya Berkers, M.Sc. 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U__.mm8«m _<_mm::m_<__:Smm ._.::3gm<‘ _<_m_.n:mm.85. 98 as E m?smmmm2m»mm< _<_m2AmmxmaEm mama_<_m3_mmB8 Emmmm5% .ao:1m3 mm3_m._.m:.._o8: 5:35. 5:: 5:3 j a mo_:moz _: 26:02" a _<_o wo>.6 nI> , mm0wm._.>z< .,_ . cmema Q 8.3 \ \m®®_ % Page 84 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) vmmmw3 m AGENDA ITEM #a) CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION REPORT TO: WARDEN AND LAMBTON COUNTY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT: LEGAL SERVICES / CLERK'S PREPARED BY: Stéphane Thiffeault, General Manager REVIEWED BY: Ronald G. Van Horne, Chief Administrative Officer MEETING DATE: June 2, 2021 SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding - Lambton College BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval for The Corporation of the County of Lambton (the "County") to enter into a standing Memorandum of Understanding with Lambton College for future collaboration on research and development services. As Council invariably knows, Lambton College is our local college. In addition to its quality programs of study offered to thousands of students each year, Lambton College is also an award winning institution having been consistently ranked as a top performing institution for research. Amongst other things, Lambton College's Research & Innovation Department: • works with businesses and organizations from a number of sectors in many research areas including: advanced manufacturing, advanced material development, bio-technology, economics and business, fire & public safety, health and wellness, information technology, social sciences and community services, and water and wastewater; • has access to qualified individuals (staff and/or independent contractors) as well as hundreds of high calibre, innovative students and graduates, to carry out research works and associated activities; and • work with many partners on research projects within the areas noted above. DISCUSSION Lambton College has offered the County to enter into a standing Memorandum of Understanding - much like the agreement it has entered into with the City of Sarnia recently. Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Memorandum of Understanding - Lambto... Page 85 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Memorandum of Understanding - Lambton College (page 2) June 2, 2021 Lambton College's Research and Innovation Department and its services offers the County and it residents access to quality, high caliber research services and, importantly, the opportunity to broadly collaborate on community service issues, on an issue by issue basis, on a fee-for-service basis. Entering into a standing Memorandum of Understanding will be beneficial to the County and Lambton College in that, amongst other things, it will set a path forward for the two (2) organizations to collaborate further, which in turn will foreseeably lead to the following mutual benefits including: 1. development of, and access to, local community research expertise (on a case-by- case basis); 2. development of, and access to, local (and broader, i.e. national/global) research capacity and know-how; 3. local coordination of research and development projects; and 4. further coordination amongst the County of Lambton, Lambton College and other local organizations on issues of common interest. The standing Memorandum of Understanding does not commit the County to any particular project. Rather, the Memorandum of Understanding sets out the broad terms and conditions governing future research projects and collaboration. The terms and conditions of any specific project assignment will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications in committing the County to the Memorandum of Understanding. Financial implications of any project will be discussed and negotiated on a project-by-project basis as they arise when the County opts to retain Lambton College's services. CONSULTATIONS The Chief Administrative Officer and all General Managers were consulted on this subject matter. STRATEGIC PLAN The proposed Memorandum of Understanding falls squarely within Area of Effort #5 in that it establishes the foundation of an additional partnership with a key organization within the community for future collaboration on community-centered issues. Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Memorandum of Understanding - Lambto... Page 86 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Memorandum of Understanding - Lambton College (page 3) June 2, 2021 CONCLUSION Entering into a standing Memorandum of Understanding with Lambton College will open up additional research and development resources to the County and foster collaboration and partnerships, on a project-by-project basis. RECOMMENDATION That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding with Lambton College. Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Memorandum of Understanding - Lambto... Page 87 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between The Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology and 1) Preamble: This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as "MOU") is made between Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology Lambton (hereinafter referred as ‘'College'‘) and (hereinafter referred as " "). WHEREAS this collaboration is to shape the 2) Term: This non-binding, non-exclusive and non—assignable MOU shall have an effective date of , 2021 and is valid through ,2022. it willautomatically renew for a one-year period, every year from 2022 onward on of the respective year, unless expressly terminated by either party. In the event of termination, the termination will be effective immediately. 3) Purpose: The and the College wish to collaborate to identify the areas to work together under program. This program will create a systemic approach to collaboration between our local government and College to rapidly connect the expertise and capacity in the College to the Community’s research and innovation needs. The and College aim to develop a model to share ideas, generate initiatives, define community problems and find solutions. This approach shall help to create and develop short-term and |ong—term strategies, goals, policies, products and recommendations on how data and resources will be used to meet the needs of community, government and other civic organizations. The collaboration willassist both entities to achieve their mission to serve and benefits citizens, city, community groups, industry, underrepresented groups etc., by working together in research areas like social, environmental, cultural, economic and health. Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Memorandum of Understanding - Lambto... Page 88 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) 4) EquiLn1ent0ggation, Maintenang Access and Ownership_: The parties agree that the operation, maintenance, access and ownership of equipment shall be decided on a project to project basis. 5) Intellectual Property: The parties agree that the intellectual property developed as a result of collaboration will be decided on a case to case basis. 6) Press Releases: The parties agree that all press releases and communications with the media, associated with this collaboration will be mutually drafted and discussed prior to distribution. 7) Applicable Law This MOU is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. 8) No changes to this MOU shall be valid or binding upon either party unless such change or addition is in writing and executed by both parties. 9) Authorization: Executed as of the dates set forth opposite the signatures of each of the parties below: Judith Morris Date President Lambton College of Arts and Technology Date Report dated June 2, 2021 Regarding Memorandum of Understanding - Lambto... Page 89 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) MINUTES COMMITTEE A.M. (Infrastructure & Development Services/Public Health Services/Cultural Services) May 19, 2021 A meeting was held via electronic meeting at 9:00 a.m. on the above date. Present Chair J. Rombouts, Warden K. Marriott. Members: M. Bird, M. Bradley, B. Hand, S. Miller, L. Napper, I. Veen, and B. Weber. Also present was Councillor Ferguson. Various staff were present including the following General Managers: Mr. J. Cole, General Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, Mr. M. Deline, Manager, Public Works, Mr. A. Taylor, General Manager, Public Health Services, Mr. A. Meyer, General Manager, Cultural Services, and Mr. R. Van Horne, Chief Administrative Officer. Absent None. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest: None. Medical Officer of Health Update on COVID-19 Dr. Sudit Ranade provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Lambton County and responded to questions from County Councillors with respect to same. The video stream of the meeting can be watched on the Lambton County website. Councillor Ferguson left the meeting at 9:15 a.m. INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION Correspondence to Receive and File PW 06-02-21 A resolution from The Township of The Archipelago, dated April 9, 2021 as passed by the Council of the Township of The Archipelago at its April 9, 2021 meeting regarding road management action on invasive Phragmites. PD 06-04-21 A resolution from Tammy Fowkes, Deputy Clerk, Town of Amherstburg dated May 3, 2021 as passed by the Council for the Town of Amherstburg at its April 12, 2021 meeting to support a request from Kitchener City Council for the Province to review and reconsider the current timelines established for review of Planning Act applications before an appeal is permitted to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal and to return to the Committee A.M. Minutes (including Board of Health) dated May 19, 2021. Page 90 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Committee A.M. – May 19, 2021 (page 2) timelines that were in effect under Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017. PD 06-05-21 A resolution from Carol Schofield, Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk, Town of Fort Erie dated April 27, 2021 as passed by the Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its April 26, 2021 meeting regarding expanding and updating the source water protection legislation. #1: Veen/Weber: That correspondence PW 06-02-21, PD 06-04-21 and PD 06-05-21 be received and filed. Carried. Correspondence from Member Municipalities PW 06-03-21 A resolution from Jeff Baranek, Clerk/Deputy CAO, Township of St. Clair dated April 27, 2021 as passed by the Township of St. Clair Council at its April 5, 2021 meeting. The Township of St. Clair is asking County Council to consider the following motion: Be it resolved that the request for illumination at the intersection of Highway 40 and Bentpath Line be endorsed by the Township and forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and the County of Lambton for their consideration. #2: Veen/Weber: That correspondence PW 06-03-21 be received and filed. Carried. Information Reports Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Building Services 1st Quarter 2021 Statistics #3: Miller/Marriott: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Building Services 1st Quarter 2021 Statistics be received and filed. Carried. Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding 1st Quarter Statistics and Approval Authority Activity #4: Napper/Veen: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding 1st Quarter Statistics and Approval Authority Activity be received and filed. Carried. Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Work In Progress #5: Weber/Hand: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Work In Progress be received and filed. Carried. Committee A.M. Minutes (including Board of Health) dated May 19, 2021. Page 91 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Committee A.M. – May 19, 2021 (page 3) Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Upcoming 2021 Public Works Conferences #6: Veen/Weber: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Upcoming 2021 Public Works Conferences be received and filed. Carried. Report Requiring a Motion Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Woodland Conservation By-law Compensation In- lieu Update #7: Marriott/Hand: a) That the in-lieu compensation for woodlands removal as granted under By-Law 4 of 2012 be increased to no less than $5,000 per acre. b) That the in-lieu compensation rate be reviewed and updated as part of the annual Woodlands Annual Report. Carried. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION Board of Health (Lambton Public Health) Correspondence to Receive and File BOH 06-06-21 A letter from Carmen McGregor, President, Association of Local Public Health Agencies (aLPHa), Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Chair, Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health, and Trudy Sachowski, Chair, Boards of Health Section, dated May 7, 2021 regarding a recommendation to extend the current province-wide restrictions, including the stay-at-home order, beyond their planned expiry on May 20th. BOH 06-07-21 A letter from Jenn Montreuil, Deputy City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of North Bay dated April 7, 2021 regarding a Resolution passed on April 6, 2021 to request an immediate and formal call for action that includes the unused vaccine allocations from Toronto and other larger areas to be redistributed and prioritized to public health unit regions that are still in phase 1. #8: Weber/Veen: That correspondence BOH 06-06-21, and BOH 06-07-21 be received and filed. Carried. Committee A.M. Minutes (including Board of Health) dated May 19, 2021. Page 92 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Committee A.M. – May 19, 2021 (page 4) Information Report Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding COVID-19 Activities Update - May 2021 #9: Miller/Napper: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding COVID-19 Activities Update - May 2021 be received and filed. Carried. CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION Correspondence to Receive and File CUL 06-01-21 A resolution from Karen Franklin, Director of Library Services, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) Library received April 26, 2021 as passed by the SDG County Library Board at its April 8, 2021 regular meeting regarding a request for stable funding to the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) from the federal government. #10: Veen/Marriott: That correspondence CUL 06-01-21 be received and filed. Carried. Information Reports Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding First Quarter 2021 Statistics #11: Veen/Weber: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding First Quarter 2021 Statistics be received and filed. Carried. Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Oil Museum of Canada Renovations - Status Update #12: Hand/Miller: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Oil Museum of Canada Renovations - Status Update be received and filed. Carried. Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Libraries 1st Quarter 2021 Statistics #13: Hand/Veen: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Libraries 1st Quarter 2021 Statistics be received and filed. Carried. Committee A.M. Minutes (including Board of Health) dated May 19, 2021. Page 93 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Committee A.M. – May 19, 2021 (page 5) Reports Requiring a Motion Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Acknowledgement of Ancestral Lands #14: Bradley/Hand: That the recommendation be amended to include “that the Acknowledgement of Ancestral Lands Statement be read by County Councillors on a rotating basis, starting with the Warden, at the beginning of each Council meeting commencing the July 7, 2021 Council meeting” so that the motion now reads: a) That Lambton County Council adopt the proposed Acknowledgement of Ancestral Lands preamble as well as the Acknowledgement of Ancestral Lands Statement, and the associated Land Acknowledgement Policy. b) That the Acknowledgement of Ancestral Lands Statement be read by County Councillors on a rotating basis, starting with the Warden, at the beginning of each Council meeting commencing the July 7, 2021 Council meeting. Carried. Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Collections Management and Donations Report, January 1 to March 31, 2021 #15: Veen/Weber: That the Museums, Gallery & Archives’ Collections Management and Donation Report, January 1 to March 31, 2021 be accepted and letters of appreciation be sent in accordance with the County’s Recognition Policy. Carried. Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Library Donation Report, January 1 to March 31, 2021 #16: Veen/Napper: That the Libraries Donation Report, January 1 to March 31, 2021 be accepted and letters of appreciation be sent in accordance with the County’s Recognition Policy. Carried. Other Business Paint Ontario Event The Paint Ontario Event at the Lambton Heritage Museum has been postponed to September of this year in the hopes to be able to hold the event in-person by booking an appointment. IN-CAMERA No In-Camera reports were submitted. Committee A.M. Minutes (including Board of Health) dated May 19, 2021. Page 94 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #a) Committee A.M. – May 19, 2021 (page 6) ADJOURNMENT #17: Veen/Hand: That the Chair declare the meeting adjourned with the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Carried. Time: 9:41 a.m. Jackie Rombouts Chair Stéphane Thiffeault Clerk Committee A.M. Minutes (including Board of Health) dated May 19, 2021. Page 95 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) MINUTES COMMITTEE P.M. (Long-Term Care/Corporate Services/Finance, Facilities and Court Services/Social Services) May 19, 2021 A meeting was held via electronic meeting at 11:00 a.m. on the above date. Present Chair B. White, Warden K. Marriott. Members: S. Arnold, D. Boushy, A. Broad, D. Cook, D. Ferguson, B. Hand, B. Loosley, and M. Stark. Various staff were also present including the following General Managers: Ms. J. Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care, Mr. L. Palarchio, General Manager, Finance, Facilities and Court Services, Ms. V. Colasanti, General Manager, Social Services, Kelly Hall, Manager, Housing Services, and Mr. R. Van Horne, Chief Administrative Officer. Absent None. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest: None. Medical Officer of Health Update on COVID-19 Dr. Sudit Ranade provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Lambton County and responded to questions from County Councillors with respect to same. The video stream of the meeting can be watched on the Lambton County website. LONG-TERM CARE DIVISION Information Reports #1: Boushy/Broad: That the following Information Reports from the Long-Term Care Division be received and filed: a) Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding COVID-19 Update. b) Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Office of the Auditor General of Ontario Report. Carried. Committee P.M. Minutes dated May 19, 2021. Page 96 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Committee P.M. – May 19, 2021 (page 2) CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION No reports were submitted. FINANCE, FACILITIES AND COURT SERVICES DIVISION Information Reports Information Report dated May 19, 2021 Regarding Court Services 1st Quarter 2021 Statistics and Activity #2: Cook/Ferguson: That Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Court Services 1st Quarter 2021 Statistics and Activity be received and filed. Carried. SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION Information Reports #3: Broad/Marriott: That the following Information Reports from the Social Services Division be received and filed: a) Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Housing Services Statistical Report - Quarter 1. b) Information Report dated May 19, 2021 regarding Service Manager Annual Information Return. Carried. IN-CAMERA No In-Camera reports were submitted. ADJOURNMENT #4: Broad/Loosley: That the Chair declare the meeting adjourned with the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Carried. Time: 11:21 a.m. Committee P.M. Minutes dated May 19, 2021. Page 97 of 98 AGENDA ITEM #b) Committee P.M. – May 19, 2021 (page 3) Brian White Chair Stéphane Thiffeault Clerk Committee P.M. Minutes dated May 19, 2021. Page 98 of 98