COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE June 25, 2021 Table of Contents

COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE

June 25, 2021

Table of Contents

Item From Subject Page 1 Township of The Archipelago Support for 9-8-8 Crisis Line 1

2 Township of Brock Road Management Action on 2 Phragmites 3 Lake of Bays Road Management Action on 3-4 Phragmites 4 Fort Erie Road Management Action on 5 Phragmites 5 Township of The Archipelago Road Management Action on 6-7 Phragmites 6 Town of Plympton-Wyoming Support for Fire Departments 8

7 Township of Hudson Support for Fire Departments 9-10

8 Town of Plympton-Wyoming Capital Gains Tax on Primary 11 Residence 9 Fort Erie Capital Gains Tax on Primary 12-13 Residence 10 Town of Plympton-Wyoming Cemetery Funding 14

11 Rideau Lake Cemetery Funding 15

12 Fort Erie Lyme Disease Awareness Month 16-18

13 Township of Wainfleet Road Management Action on 19-20 Phragmites 14 Municipality of Adjala- Support for 988 – 3-digit suicide and 21-22 Tosorontio, crisis prevention hotline 15 Fort Erie Licensing of Cannabis Operations – 23-24 Previously Operating Illegally 16 Kevin Arjoon, City Clerk Incomplete Staff Directions – Q2 2021 25-32 Status Sheet 17 Federation of Canadian Transitioning the Burlington Transit 33-34 Municipalities fleet to fuel cell electric buses

Township of The Archipelago 9 James Street, Parry Sound ON P2A 1T4 Tel: 705-746-4243/Fax: 705-746-7301 www.thearchipelago.on.ca

June 18, 2021

21-111 Moved by Councillor Mead Seconded by Councillor Zanussi ______

RE: Scott Aitchison, MP Parry Sound Muskoka – Support for 9-8-8 Crisis Line

WHEREAS the Federal Government has passed a motion to adopt 9-8-8, a National 3-digit suicide and crisis hotline; and

WHEREAS the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200%; and

WHEREAS existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10-digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold; and

WHEREAS in 2022 the United States will have in place a national 9-8-8 crisis hotline; and

WHEREAS the Township of The Archipelago recognizes that it is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in crisis and seeking help;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago hereby endorses this 9-8-8 crisis line initiative; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to send a letter indicating support to Scott Aitchison, MP Parry Sound Muskoka, Norm Miller, MPP Parry Sound Muskoka, Hon. Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Health, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and all Ontario municipalities and local Frist Nations.

Carried.

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The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 (via e-mail) premier@ontario. ca

June 18th 2021

Attention: Premier Ford:

Re: Support for Fire Departments

Please be advised that on June 16th 2021the Town of Flympton-WyorninE Council passed the following motion to support the Counci! of the Township of Hudson's motion {attached) requesting that the Province of Ontario work with the Federal Government to include apparatuses, training, equipment and structures for fire departments as eligible categories to any furthei' infrastructure programs.

Mation 23 Maved by MurielWright, Seconded by Gary Atkinson that Councit support item'v'of conespondence from the Township of lludson regarding Support for Fire Depaftments. Motion Carried.

lf you have any questions regarding the above motion, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email at ekwarciak@plymptotutroming. ca.

Sincere ly,

Clerk Town of Plympton-Wyoming

Cc: (via e-mail) All Members of Parliament Honourable $teve Clark, Minister of MunicipalAffairs and Housing Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of lnfrastructure Jon Pegg, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Bob Bailey, MPP Sarnia-Lambton Marilyn Gladu, MP Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Fire Marshal All Ontario Municipalities

The Corporation of Town of Plympton-Wyoming P.O Box 250, 546 Niagara Street, Wyoming Ontario NON 1T0 Tel: 519-845-3939 Ontario Toll Free. 1-877-313-3939

8 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HUDSON 903303 HANBURY RD. NEW LISKEARD, ON P0] 1P0 (t) 705-647-5439 (f) 705-647-6373 www.hudson.ca admin(cDhudson.ca

March 315‘,2021

The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’sPark Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Attention: Premier Ford

RE: Support for Fire Departments

At the Township of Hudson’s Regular Meeting of Council held on Wednesday March 3“, 2021, the following resolution 2021-049 was put forward and passed:

WHEREAS the role of Ontario’s 441 ?re departments and their approximate 30,000 full, part-time, and volunteer ?re?ghters is to protect Ontarians and their property; and

WHEREAS according to the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management’s latest data, in Ontario there was over 11,000 number of loss ?res, 9,500 no loss ?res, 784 injuries, 91 fatalities, and over $820 million dollars of estimated loss in 2018; and

WHEREAS ?re emergencies only make up a portion of the total calls for help received by ?re and emergency service departments as they respond to nearly every public emergency, disaster, or 9-1-1 call; and

WHEREAS Ontario’s ?re department infrastructure de?cit continues to grow annually and is almost entirely borne by the municipality and local taxpayers with the majority having populations under 25,000; and

WHEREAS due to antiquated structures and equipment that do not meet current industry standards the safety of the Ontario public and Ontario ?re?ghters is being jeopardized;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Hudson resolves as follows:

1. THAT the Federal and Provincial Government includes apparatuses, training, equipment and structures for ?re departments as eligible categories to any further infrastructure programs which will not only provide immediate stimulus to the local, provincial and federal economies given current economic uncertainty but also ensure the safety of Canadians and dedicated ?re?ghters; and

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9 2. THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure, local MPP, local MP, the Ontario Fire Marshal, Jon Pegg, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, and all Ontario Municipalities.

Please accept this for your consideration and any necessary action. Sincerely, rt/Zr Jordan Kemp Clerk-Treasurer Township of Hudson

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The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau The Honourable Doug Ford Prirne lvlinister Premier of Ontario House of Commons Legislative Building, Queen's Park Ottawa, ON K1A OAG Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 J ustln.trudeau@parl. gc. ca [email protected]

June 18th 2021

Honourable and Dear Sirs:

Re: Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence

Please be advised that on June 16th 2021 the Town of Plympton-Wyonning Council passed the following motion to support the Council of the Town of Fort Erie rnotion (attached) requesting that the Province of Ontario work with the Federal Government to address concerns regarding Capital Gains Tax on primary residences.

Motion 23 Moved by MurielWright, Seconded by Gary Afkrnson that Council suppott itern 'w' of conespandence from the Town of Fart Erie regarding CapitatGains Tax on Primary Resrdences- Motian Carried.

lf you have any questions regarding the above motion, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email at ekwarciak@plunplqn:wyom inq. ca MSincerely, Clerk ekwarciak@plvm nton-wvom ino. ca

Cc" (via e-mail) All Mernbers of Parliament All Members of Provincial Parliament The Regional Municipality of Niagara Ontario tVlunicipalities

The Corporation of the Town of Plympton-Wyoming P.O Box 250, 546 Niagara Street, Wyoming Ontario NON 1T0 Tel: 519-845-3939 Ontario Toll Free. 1-877-313-3939

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June 1, 2021 File #120203

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau The Honourable Doug Ford Prime Minister Premier of Ontario House of Commons Legislative Building, Queen's Park Ottawa, ON K1A OA6 Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Justin.trudeau arl. c.ca remier ontario.ca

Honourable and Dear Sirs:

Re: Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence

The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of May 31, 2021 passed the following resolution:

Whereas primary residences are currently exempt from a capital gains tax, and

Whereas currently secondary and additional non—primaryproperties are subject to capital gains, and

Whereas the Federal Government is currently looking into a primary residence capital gains tax as they have recognized that affordable housing has become a serious issue in Canada, and

Whereas smaller communities including the Town of Fort Erie are seeing unprecedented higher selling prices that are outpacing prices in larger cities, and

Whereas many hard—workingCanadians who have only a primary residence with no additional non—primaryhomes count on their home equity as financial aid to apply to upsizing or downsizing their home depending on their personal situation, and

Whereas a change in taxation to primary residences would be a significant financial blow to Canadians and would create an unfair, two-tiered taxation which could lead to depleted savings, inter—generational disparities, disparities among diverse groups such as seniors who may have a significant portion of their savings vested in their primary residence, as well as, reducing the ability of home ownership thereby a further, higher need for rentals, and

Whereas the Federal government could look at other means to slow down the rapidly escalating housing costs to improve housing affordability;

Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 286 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (905)871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web—site: wvvw.forterie.ca

12 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Page two The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

Now therefore be it resolved,

That: The Federal Government cease further consideration of eliminating capital gains tax exemptions on primary residences, and further

That: A copy of this resolution be circulated to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, All Members of Parliament, All Members of Provincial Parliament, The Regional Municipality of Niagara, and all Municipalities, for their support. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours very truly, 5';/=§J?4-«?

Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk cschofield forterie.ca CS: dlk C.C. All Members of Parliament All Members of Provincial Parliament The Regional Municipality of Niagara Ontario Municipalities

13 Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) 100 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 505 Toronto, ON M2N 6N5 (via e-mail) [email protected]

June 181h 2021

Re: Cemetery Funding

Please be advised that on June 16tn 2A21the Town of Plympton-Wyorning Council passed the following motion to support the Council of Rideau Lake's motion (attached) requesting that the Province of Ontario provide funding sources for Municipalities for the ongoing maintenance and preservation repair of abandoned cemeteries and their care.

Motion 23 Moved by MuielWright, Seconded by Gary Atkinson that Council suppart item 't' of coneSpondence frorn Rideau Lakes regarding Cemetery Funding. Motion Carried. lf you have any questions regarding the above motion, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email at [email protected].

CIerk Town of Plympton-Wyoming

Cc: (via e-mail) Minister of Government and Consumer Affairs Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) MPP Steve Clark

The Corporation of the Town of Plympton-Wyoming P.O Box 250, 546 Niagara Street, Wyoming Ontario NON 1T0 Tel: 519-845-3939 Ontario Toll Free: 1-877-313-3939

14 _/as S RideauLakes 1439 CountyRoad8, Delta,ON KOE160 T.613.928.2251 I 1.800.928.2250 I F.613.928.3097 rideaulakes.ca

At the Regular E—Meetingof the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes held Monday, June 7, 2021, the following Resolution was passed:

RESOLUTION #68-2021

Moved By: Councillor Livingston Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Maxwell

To pass a Resolution that;

WHEREAS at the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held May 20, 2021, Resolution #12-2021 was passed regarding cemetery funding;

AND WHEREAS Municipalities in Ontario have been made responsible for abandoned cemeteries within their boundaries, and are required by the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 “to ensure that the cemetery grounds, including all lots, structures, and markers, are maintained to ensure the safety of the public and to preserve the dignity of the cemetery;

AND WHEREAS cemeteries are not only symbols of respect, preserving the memory of families, prominent citizens, and local history; some cemeteries are landmarks in themselves and hold great historical value worldwide;

AND WHEREAS preservation repairs to older cemeteries are very costly, requiring the specialized services of stonemasons and archeologists;

AND WHEREAS the care and maintenance funds of abandoned cemeteries are generally non-existent or so small as to produce insufficient annual interest to cover even the cost of lawn care at the site;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes hereby Urges the Government of Ontario to immediately provide funding sources for Municipalities for the ongoing maintenance and preservation repair of abandoned cemeteries in their care;

AND FURTHER that this Resolution be fon/varded to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, the Minister of Government and Consumer Affairs, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), and MPP Steve Clark. Certified to be a true copy of the original Carried: Date: June 8, 2021 Signed: Arie Hoogenboom, Mayor Signature: I Title: Clerk, The Corporation ofthe 15 Township ofRideau Lakes

Community Services

Legislative Services

June 22, 2021 File #120203 Sent via email: [email protected]

The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Honourable and Dear Sir:

Re: Support of the City of St. Catharines Resolution – Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of June 21, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the City of St. Catharines dated June 11, 2021 requesting the Province to expand testing to all strains of Lyme Disease and improve the level of treatment and are for those diagnosed with this crippling disease.

Attached please find a copy of the City of St. Catharines correspondence dated June 11, 2021.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours very truly,

Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk [email protected] CS:dlk Attach c.c. The Honourable Chritsine Elliott, Minister of Health [email protected] Lynn Guerriero, President, Niagara Health System [email protected] Dr. Andrea Feller, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Niagara Region [email protected] Association of Municipalities of Ontario [email protected] Jeff Burch, MPP, Niagara Centre [email protected] Sam Oosterhoff, MPP, Niagara West [email protected] Jennifer Stevens, MPP, St. Catharines [email protected] Wayne Gates, MPP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Bonnie Nistcio-Dunk, City Clerk [email protected] Ontario Municipalities

Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.ca

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June 11, 2021

The Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P. Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Sent via email: [email protected]

Re: Lyme Disease Awareness Month Our Files: 35.31.99/35.23.12

Dear Premier Ford,

At its meeting held on May 31, 2021, St. Catharines City Council approved the following motion:

“WHEREAS May is Lyme Disease National Awareness Month; and WHEREAS the City of St. Catharines Strategic Plan includes improving livability for all; and WHEREAS Niagara Region is a high-risk area for ticks and Lyme Disease, and cases continue to increase; and WHEREAS Ontario health does not cover treatment and testing for all strains of Lyme Disease; and WHEREAS Lyme Disease is a crippling disease if not diagnosed and treated appropriately; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City of St. Catharines call on the Ontario government to expand testing to all strains of Lyme Disease and improve the level of treatment and care for those diagnosed with this crippling disease; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Premier of Ontario, Ontario Minister of Health, local MPPs, Niagara Health, Niagara Region Public Health, all Ontario municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be sent correspondence of Council’s decision; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Mayor bring this matter to the attention of the Niagara Region and request that the Region build an awareness campaign with on-line resources for families with Lyme Disease.”

Received by JUNE 21, 2021 Council

17 If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at extension 1524.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, City Clerk Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk :mb cc: Ontario Minister of Health Niagara Area MPPs Niagara Health Niagara Region Public Health Niagara Region Ontario Municipalities Association of Municipalities of Ontario, [email protected] Melissa Wenzler, Government Relations Advisor

18 Township of Wainfleet “Wainfleet - find your country side!”

June 23, 2021

SENT ELECTRONICALLY

RE: Resolution – Action on Invasive Phragmites

Please be advised that at its meeting held on June 22, 2021, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet passed the following resolution:

WHEREAS Phragmites australis (Phragmites) is an invasive perennial grass that continues to cause severe damage to wetlands and beaches in areas around the Great Lakes; and

WHEREAS Phragmites grows and spreads rapidly, allowing the plant to invade new areas and grow into large monoculture stands in a short amount of time, and is an allelopathic plant that secretes toxins from its roots into the soil which impede the growth of neighboring plant species; and

WHEREAS Phragmites results in loss of biodiversity and species richness, loss of habitat, changes in hydrology due to its high metabolic rate, changes in nutrient cycling as it is slow to decompose, an increased fire hazard due to the combustibility of its dead stalks, and can have an adverse impact on agriculture, particularly in drainage ditches; and

WHEREAS invasive Phragmites has been identified as Canada’s worst invasive plant species by Agriculture and Agrifood Canada; and

WHEREAS the Ontario government has made it illegal to import, deposit, release, breed/grow, buy, sell, lease or trade invasive Phragmites under the Invasive Species Act; and

WHEREAS roads and highways where Phragmites that are left untreated become spread vectors that continually risk new and treated wetlands and coastal shoreline areas; and

WHEREAS according to “Smart Practices for the Control of Invasive Phragmites along Ontario’s Roads” by the Ontario Phragmites Working Group, best road management practices for Phragmites australis include early detection, herbicide application and cutting; and WHEREAS these best management practices are most effective when used in a multi-pronged approach as opposed to when used as stand-alone control measures; and

19 WHEREAS mother nature does not recognize political boundaries, and therefore it is imperative that Municipalities, Regions, the Province, and the Federal government work together in collaboration to eradicate Canada’s worst invasive plant species: Phragmites australis;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet directs its staff to implement best management practices to promote early detection of invasive Phragmites, and to implement best management practices for invasive Phragmites, and to collaborate on the eradication of Phragmites in Ontario; and

THAT the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet directs staff to insert clean equipment protocols into tenders and that there is oversight that the protocols are followed; and

THAT the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet requests the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to map and treat invasive Phragmites annually on all its highways; and

THAT the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Niagara Region communicate strategies on mapping (detecting sites) and controlling invasive Phragmites on their respective highways, the specific highway management plans and results by each MTO region and each highway in Niagara Region and work in coordination with the Township of Wainfleet; and

THAT the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet directs its staff to send this resolution to all municipalities in the Great Lakes watershed, to the Minister of Transportation, Christopher Balasa the Manager, Maintenance Management Office, and MPP Sam Oosterhoff; and

THAT the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet requests all levels of government to consider funding support to aid the Township of Wainfleet in managing invasive Phragmites and directs staff to send a copy of this resolution to the Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Regards,

Meredith Ciuffetelli Deputy Clerk

20 June 21, 2021

The Honourable Patty Hajdu Federal Minister of Health House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

Re: Support for 988 – 3 digit suicide and crisis prevention hotline

Please be advised that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Adjala- Tosorontio, at its meeting held Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 enacted the following resolution:

RES-167-2021 Whereas the Federal government has passed a motion to adopt 988, a National three-digit suicide and crisis hotline; Whereas the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200%; Whereas existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10-digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold; Whereas in 2022 the United States will have in place a national 988 crisis hotline; Whereas the Town of Caledon recognized that it is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help; Now there for be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio endorses this 988 crisis line initiative; And that this resolution be sent to the Honourable Minister of Health Patty Hajdu, MP Terry Dowdall, Simcoe-Grey, MP Jim Wilson, Simcoe-Grey, Ian Scott, Chairperson & CEO-Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications (CRTC) and all municipalities in Ontario. Sincerely,

Dianne Gould-Brown

Dianne Gould-Brown, CMO Clerk

21 From: Switzer, Barbara On Behalf Of Regional Clerk Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:30 PM Subject: Regional Council Decision - Timing of Step 1 of the "Provincial Roadmap to Reopen"

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On May 27, 2021 Regional Council adopted the following:

WHEREAS over 70% of the adult population in York Region has received their first dose; and,

WHEREAS over 65% of the adult population in Ontario has received their first dose; and,

WHEREAS hospitalizations, ICU occupancy and new admissions and case rates have all declined and continue to trend downward; and,

WHEREAS Step One of the Provincial roadmap states “may begin after 60 per cent of Ontario’s adults receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and if, and only if, public health indicators, such as hospitalizations, ICU occupancy and new admissions and case rates indicate the province can safely move to this step of the roadmap.”; and,

WHEREAS according to an independent modelling company, a fourth wave for York Region is not on the cards if we re-open after June 2, 2021; and,

WHEREAS the Province “Stay at Home” order originally was to expire June 2, 2021;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT York Regional Council request the province consider entering Step 1 of the “Provincial Roadmap to Reopen” as of 12:01 am May 31, 2021; and,

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT a copy of this Motion be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Christine Elliott, Minister of Health, Dr Dave Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, all MPPs in the Province of Ontario, and all Heads of Council.

Regards,

Our Mission: Working together to serve our thriving communities – today and tomorrow

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June 22, 2021 File #120203 Sent via email: [email protected]

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

Honourable and Dear Sir:

Re: Licensing of Cannabis Operations – Previously Operating Illegally

Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of June 21, 2021 passed the following resolution:

Whereas there have been a number of illegal cannabis grow operations within the Town of Fort Erie, and

Whereas these illegal cannabis operations take significant municipal and regional manpower to control, and pose a significant threat to nearby communities, and

Whereas monetary fines and penalties do not restrict cannabis growers from future illegal cannabis activities on the lands, and do not appear to be enough of a deterrent, and

Whereas operating an illegal cannabis grow operation does not restrict the owners from applying for a legal licence to Health Canada through another responsible person, and

Whereas the licensed operators for the grow facilities may be producing for owners or owners within a corporation previously convicted of an offence;

Now therefore be it resolved,

That: The Federal Government look at prohibiting the ability to obtain a licence to grow cannabis if any of the owners including those owners within a corporation have ever been convicted of operating an illegal cannabis operation, and further

That: The Federal Government look at restricting lands previously operated for illegal cannabis use from obtaining a licence for a period of 5 years from the date of the offence, and further

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That: The Federal Government require that before submitting an application to the Minister for a licence for cultivation, a licence for processing or a licence for sale that authorizes the possession of cannabis, the person that intends to submit the application must first obtain a letter of compliance from the following authorities in the area in which the site referred to in the application is located:

(a) the local government; (b) the local fire authority; and (c) the local police force or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment that is responsible for providing policing services to that area, and further

That: A copy of this resolution be circulated to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, The Minister of Health Patty Hajdu, All members of Parliament, All municipalities, Niagara Regional Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Federation of Municipalities of Ontario for their support.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours very truly,

Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk [email protected] CS:dlk c.c. The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health (Canada) [email protected] All Members of Parliament (MP’s) Ontario Municipalities Chief of Police, Bryan MacCulloch, Niagara Regional Police Service [email protected] Commissioner Brenda Lucki, RCMP [email protected] Federation of Canadian Municipalities

24 To: Mayor & Burlington City Council

From: Kevin Arjoon, City Clerk

Cc: Burlington Leadership Team

Date: June 25, 2021

Re: Incomplete Staff Directions – Q2 2021 Status Sheet

Good day,

The following document contains the incomplete staff directions up to and including the staff directions passed at the June 22, 2021 council meeting. Furthermore, below is a list of staff directions that have been completed since the Q1 2021 report was released:

• SD-07-19- Transportation • SD-38-19- City Manager’s Office/Roads, Parks, Forestry • SD-39-19- Community Planning • SD-32-19- Mayor’s Office • SD-14-20- Office of the City Clerk • SD-19-20- Corporate Communications and Government Relations • SD-29-20- City Manager’s Office/Office of the City Clerk/Mayor’se Offic • SD-30-20- Office of the City Clerk • SD-04-21- Community Planning

Staff will be reporting on the status of the outstanding staff directions quarterly, through the Council Information Package. Providing Council and the residents of the City of Burlington with the incomplete staff directions list is a step towards greater accountability and transparency. If there are any questions or comments please feel free to email the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Kevin Arjoon City Clerk

25 Incomplete Staff Directions up to June 30, 2021

Meeting Type Meeting Date Agenda Item Department Staff Direction Councillor Due Date Status Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 2/28/2019 Consolidation of bylaw services (SD-05-19) Building and By-law Moved by Councillor Bentivegna Moved by Councillor Bentivegna Q4-2021 In Progress Accountability Committee Direct the Director of City Building to investigate efficiencies of consolidating bylaw services and report back to council with a proposal for the 2020 budget. (SD-05-19)

Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 5/5/2021 Burlingtons 25-year Strategic Plan refreshed City Manager's Office Moved by Councillor Nisan Moved by Councillor Nisan Q4-2023 Incomplete Accountability Committee (CS-08-21) (SD-12-21) Direct the Executive Director of Strategy, Risk and Accountability to hold a workshop by the end of 2023 on the role of SDGs in municipalities in Canada (SD-12-21).

Special Meeting of Council 6/7/2021 Resolution on National Day of Mourning and City Manager's Office Moved by Councillor Nisan Moved by Councillor Nisan Q4-2021 Incomplete Residential Schools (ADM-03-21) (SD-14-21) Seconded by Councillor Kearns Seconded by Councillor Kearns And further that Burlington City Council commits to supporting the Calls to Action contained in the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Report as they relate to municipalities and as one step forward commits to holding a workshop for council and members of Burlingtons leadership team on local Indigenous history (SD-14-21).

Community Planning, Regulation and 7/28/2020 Amendments to Temporary Use By-law and by- Community Planning Moved by Councillor Galbraith Moved by Councillor Galbraith Q1-2021 Incomplete Mobility Committee law regulating temporary outdoor patios (PL- Direct the Executive Director of Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility 44-20)(SD-13-20) to report back in Q1 of 2021 regarding the amendments to the By-law regulating temporary outdoor patios including a review of the implementation process, feedback from the community and stakeholders and outlining options for the 2021 patio season. (PL-44-20) (SD-13-20)

Community Planning, Regulation and 3/10/2020 Terms of Reference update for Housing and Community Planning Moved by Councillor Galbraith Moved by Councillor Galbraith Q4-2021 Incomplete Mobility Committee Development Liaison Committee (MO-03-20, Direct the Interim Director of Community Planning to review and report back SD-06-20) on revised terms of reference for the Citys Housing and Development Liaison Committee. (SD-06-20)

Community Planning, Regulation and 9/30/2020 Direction to review character defining Community Planning Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q2-2023 Incomplete Mobility Committee elements of St. Luke's and Emerald precincts Direct the Executive Director of Community Planning, Regulation and (SD-18-20) Mobility, through the Cultural Heritage Landscape Study and upcoming Zoning Bylaw Review, to review the character defining elements of St. Luke's and Emerald Precincts and consider creating a downtown zone. (SD-18-20)

Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 5/14/2020 Staff directions from 2020 budget (F-46-19-2) Community Planning Moved by Councillor Kearns Moved by Councillor Kearns Q3-2021 Incomplete Accountability Committee (SD-08-20) Low-rise Design Guidelines Direct the Acting Director of Community Planning to report back on the feasibility of completing Low-Rise Design Guidelines that address issues of low-rise compatibility and results in low-rise developments that positively contribute to our urban areas. (SD-08-20)

26 Page 1 of 7 Meeting Type Meeting Date Agenda Item Department Staff Direction Councillor Due Date Status Community Planning, Regulation and 1/16/2020 Taking a Closer Look at the Downtown: Community Planning Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q3-2021 Incomplete Mobility Committee Preliminary Preferred Concept (PL-02-20) (SD- Direct the Director of Community Planning, in consultation with Heritage 02-20) (SD-03-20) Burlington, to assess the heritage value and appropriate protections (including possible Heritage Act designations) for the potential built heritage resources and potential cultural heritage landscapes identified by ASI in their September 2019 Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment of the Downtown Mobility Hub, with funding source to be determined, and report back to Council with the assessment and associated recommendations by Q4 of 2020. (SD-02-20)

Community Planning, Regulation and 4/24/2018 Adoption of revised proposed new official Community Planning, Building Moved by Councillor Meed Ward Moved by Councillor Meed Ward Q4-2022 Incomplete Mobility Committee plan (PB-04-18) (SD-7-18) (SD-14-18) (SD-15- and By-law Direct the Director of City Building to ensure through the area-specific 18) (SD-17-18) planning process, in particular the following properties (747 Appleby Line, 711 Appleby Line, 5041 Fairview and 5091 Fairview) will: Retain employment function on the site; and Through the area-specific plan process should sensitive or residential uses be contemplated they may only be permitted upon demonstration of Land Use Compatibility (D6 Guidelines), including appropriate mitigation and setbacks, protection from overlook, and in partnership with the adjacent employment use. The aim of the work of the area-specific plan is to ensure the continued operation of the existing employment use is not impacted by land use policy decisions on these sites. (SD-7-18)

27 Page 2 of 7 Meeting Type Meeting Date Agenda Item Department Staff Direction Councillor Due Date Status Community Planning, Regulation and 6/8/2021 Recognition and support of Burlingtons Engineering Services Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q3-2021 Incomplete Mobility Committee 2SLGBTQIA+ community through City Direct the Director of Roads Parks and Forestry to report back to EICS infrastructure initiatives (CPRM-04-21, SD-15- Committee no later than Q3 2021 with options for including Pride (rainbow) 21, SD-16-21, SD-17-21, SD-18-21, SD-19-21) themed benches as an option in the Councillor Bench Program; and (SD-18- 21)

Environment, Infrastructure and 1/12/2021 Update on Skyway Community Centre (EICS-02- Environment, Infrastructure and Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q3-2021 Incomplete Community Services Committee 21) (SD-01-21) Community Services Direct the Executive Director of Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services and the Chief Financial Officer to report back to Council in Q3 of 2021 on funding options for the Skyway Community Centre project (SD-01- 21); and Direct the Mayor and City Manager to continue to pursue, and advocate for funding from the Federal and Provincial levels of Government.

Regular Meeting of Council 11/23/2020 Veteran Square: naming of the area around Environment, Infrastructure and Moved by Councillor Kearns Moved by Councillor Kearns Q2-2022 In Progress Burlington Cenotaph (ADM-13-20) (SD-28-20) Community Services Name the area around the Burlington Cenotaph as Veteran Square; and Direct staff to erect signage in accordance with this naming; and That all residents have access to an area of significance to honour our veterans, peace keepers, and their families every day of the year. (SD-28-20)

Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 2/25/2021 2021 operating budget review and approval (F- Finance Moved by Councillor Sharman Moved by Councillor Sharman Q1-2022 Incomplete Accountability Committee 04-21-1) (SD-07-21) Direct the Chief Financial Officer to include the 2021 budgeted one-time draw from the tax rate stabilization reserve fund in the amount of $450,000 as an expense for future reporting/applications to the province on safe restart. (SD- 07-21) Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 5/5/2021 Staff Direction regarding planning and Finance Moved by Councillor Sharman Moved by Councillor Sharman Q3-2021 Incomplete Accountability Committee budgeting at the City of Burlington (CSSRA-11- Direct the Chief Financial Officer to report back in July 2021 as part of the 21) (SD-13-21) budget framework report on process changes reflecting a coordinated corporate integrated business planning, measurement, budget and performance management process (SD-13-21). Community Planning, Regulation and 12/3/2019 Meridian Brick/Aldershot Quarry study review Legal Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q2-2020 Incomplete Mobility Committee (MO-17-19, SD-32-19) Direct the Executive Director of Legal Services and Corporation Counsel to retain an environmental lawyer to advise on the municipal role in the Aldershot Quarry, the potential air quality bylaw and any other matters arising. (SD-32-19) Community Planning, Regulation and 2/2/2021 Feasibility of a city-wide health protection by- Legal, City Manager's Office Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q2-2021 Incomplete Mobility Committee law (SD-06-21) Direct the Executive Director of Legal Services to undertake a detailed review of the feasibility of a city-wide health protection by-law to be funded from the contingency reserve fund and report back by Q2 2021. (SD-06-21)

Community Planning, Regulation and 1/16/2020 Taking a Closer Look at the Downtown: Legal, Environment, Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q1-2021 Incomplete Mobility Committee Preliminary Preferred Concept (PL-02-20) (SD- Infrastructure and Community Direct the Executive Director of Legal Services, working with the Executive 02-20) (SD-03-20) Services Director of Environment, Infrastructure, and Community Services, to report back with options for the future of Lions Park. (SD-03-20)

28 Page 3 of 7 Meeting Type Meeting Date Agenda Item Department Staff Direction Councillor Due Date Status Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 5/5/2021 Lobbyist registry (CL-15-21) (SD-11-21) Office of the City Clerk Moved by Councillor Kearns Moved by Councillor Kearns Q1-2023 Incomplete Accountability Committee Direct the City Clerk to report back after public consultation in Q1 2023 with options. (SD-11-21) Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 9/17/2020 Voting options for 2022 and ranked ballots (CL- Office of the City Clerk Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q3-2021 Incomplete Accountability Committee 06-20) (SD-17-20) Direct the City Clerk to consult with members of Council, and the public with respect to the municipal elections and any potential policies or enhancements to be considered when preparing for the 2022 City of Burlington election and report back to a future Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk & Accountability Committee meeting with a summary and potential policy options. Direct the City Clerk to keep in mind the need to be representative in the public consultation process. Direct the City Clerk to schedule a Council Workshop by Q3 2021 presenting the outcome of the consultation process, including potential policy changes and other enhancements. (SD-17-20)

Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 2/28/2019 Workshop on recreation services (SD-10-19) Recreation, Community and Moved by Councillor Nisan Moved by Councillor Nisan Q4-2021 In Progress Accountability Committee Culture Direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to conduct a workshop for council that provides an overview of current practices and opportunities in recreation services with a focus on youth and people with special needs and report back with opportunities for the 2020 budget. (SD-10-19)

Environment, Infrastructure and 1/15/2018 Sherwood Forest soccer domes / Joint Venture Recreation, Community and Moved by Councillor Sharman Moved by Councillor Sharman Q4-2021 In Progress Community Services Committee Agreement (COW-02-18) (SD-02-18) Culture Direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to include in the Joint Venture Policy Review consideration of including operating agreements that outline how the community will be served as part of each facility lease agreement. (SD-2-18)

Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 12/10/2019 Approval of the 2020 budget (F-46-19-2) (SD- Roads, Parks, Forestry Moved by Councillor Stolte Moved by Councillor Stolte Q4-2021 In Progress Accountability Committee 36-19) (SD-37-19) (SD-38-19) (SD-39-19) Direct the Director of Road, Parks and Forestry to create and implement a tree planting initiative for residents. (SD-36-19)

29 Page 4 of 7 Meeting Type Meeting Date Agenda Item Department Staff Direction Councillor Due Date Status Environment, Infrastructure and 3/4/2019 Direction regarding winter operations (SD-15- Roads, Parks, Forestry Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q4-2021 In Progress Community Services Committee 19) Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to complete a review of winter operations and provide recommendations to Committee of the Whole for 2020 budget considerations including the following: Improvements to sidewalk, pathway and bike lane clearing in accordance with recent revisions to the Minimum Maintenance Standards: and Increased management oversight of winter operations on shifts; and Increased oversight of contracted services; and Consideration of changes to equipment and service provision for plowing (10 year contract preparations are commencing); and Options for enhanced service on residential roads; and Options for enhanced service on laneways and pathways; and Options for changes to the Windrow Program; and Options for enhanced communications; and Options for salt boxes in neighbourhoods near pathways; and Consultation with citizen advisory committees for service level suggestions; and Review of road prioritization / service levels for snow removal; and Options to purchase a grader or to secure a contract for the operation of a grader, including analysis of the value proposition of those options; and Report back at a workshop before the 2020 budget. (SD-15-19)

Environment, Infrastructure and 6/10/2021 City Private Tree By-law 02-2020 Roads, Parks, Forestry Moved by Councillor Sharman Moved by Councillor Sharman Q4-2021 Incomplete Community Services Committee implementation update (RPF-07-21) (SD-20-21) Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to prepare a supplemental report, which could include a workshop or special meeting of Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee, to address how the below listed proposed amendments may be incorporated into a new City Private Tree By-law so that Council will have the necessary information to accept final recommendations (SD-20-21).

Environment, Infrastructure and 3/4/2019 Direction regarding pathway at Brant Hills Roads, Parks, Forestry Moved by Councillor Nisan Moved by Councillor Nisan Q4-2021 Incomplete Community Services Committee Community Centre (SD-16-19) Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to add the path adjacent to the Brant Hills Community Centre to the route of the sidewalk plow, to be plowed with the same priority as sidewalks on a primary route, including salting (consistent with current service standards) for the remainder of winter 2019. (SD-16-19) Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and 2/28/2019 Handi-van operations (SD-06-19) Transit Moved by Councillor Sharman Moved by Councillor Sharman Q4-2022 Incomplete Accountability Committee Direct the Director of Transit to consider re-organization of Handi-van operations to provide increased service to older adults. (SD-06-19) Environment, Infrastructure and 4/8/2021 Beachway and Lowville Park Update (TS-04-21) Transportation Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q3-2021 In Progress Community Services Committee (SD-09-21) Direct the Director of Transportation to explore funding to provide pipeline protection treatments from Halton Region and the gas line owners and report back by Q3 2021. (SD-09-21)

30 Page 5 of 7 Meeting Type Meeting Date Agenda Item Department Staff Direction Councillor Due Date Status Regular Meeting of Council 3/25/2019 Technology-based traffic enforcement (TS-01- Transportation Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q2-2021 In Progress 19) (SD-17-19) Direct the Director of Transportation Services to complete a detailed assessment of intersections and report back with a business case for the implementation of Red Light Cameras including recommended intersections, program costs and an implementation plan by Q2 of 2020; and Direct the Director of Transportation Services to continue to participate in the Ontario Traffic Council Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) working group and report back as program details are available. (SD-17-19)

Regular Meeting of Council 11/23/2020 Parking fees waived for 90 min in downtown Transportation Moved by Councillor Kearns Moved by Councillor Kearns Q4-2021 In Progress Burlington (ADM-12-20) (SD-27-20) Direct City Staff to draw from the Downtown Parking District Reserve Fund to offset the impact of the associated loss of revenue; and Direct staff to report back on the metrics with respect to the 90 minutes of waived parking fees, by April 2021; and That metrics from the Burlington Downtown Business Association and Downtown Parking Committee be reported to Council on a regular monthly basis. That the amendment take effect as soon as operationally possible with the understanding that the BDBA and DPC will continue to monitor and review the changing needs of small local business during the declared emergency. (SD-27-20)

Community Planning, Regulation and 7/9/2019 Maple Avenue cycling facilities (PD-05-19, SD- Transportation Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q2-2022 Incomplete Mobility Committee 22-19) Direct the Director of Transportation Services to carry out an assessment, including public consultation, of providing improved cycling facilities for Maple Avenue from Lakeshore Road to Fairview Street. This assessment may include the re- purposing or re-configuration of exiting vehicle lanes, for potential implementation following the completion of the QEW works to be undertaken by the Ministry of Transportation in the vicinity of the QEW/Northshore interchange and report back to the Planning and Development Committee. (SD-22-19)

Community Planning, Regulation and 6/8/2021 Recognition and support of Burlingtons Transportation Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q4-2022 Incomplete Mobility Committee 2SLGBTQIA+ community through City Refer the results of the survey entitled Rainbow Crosswalk Survey and direct infrastructure initiatives (CPRM-04-21, SD-15- the Director of Transportation to implement six (6) additional Pride (rainbow) 21, SD-16-21, SD-17-21, SD-18-21, SD-19-21) crosswalks, using pre-established criteria, by Q4 2022, based on input from the community survey (SD-15-21)

Community Planning, Regulation and 6/8/2021 Recognition and support of Burlingtons Transportation Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q3-2021 Incomplete Mobility Committee 2SLGBTQIA+ community through City Report back to committee and council on the 2021 crosswalks, including infrastructure initiatives (CPRM-04-21, SD-15- locations, timing and cost, no later than Q3 2021 (SD-15-21). 21, SD-16-21, SD-17-21, SD-18-21, SD-19-21)

31 Page 6 of 7 Meeting Type Meeting Date Agenda Item Department Staff Direction Councillor Due Date Status Community Planning, Regulation and 6/8/2021 Recognition and support of Burlingtons Transportation Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q2-2022 Incomplete Mobility Committee 2SLGBTQIA+ community through City Direct the Director of Transportation to consider as part of the 2022 capital infrastructure initiatives (CPRM-04-21, SD-15- budget three (3) additional Pride (rainbow) crosswalks to be installed by Q4 21, SD-16-21, SD-17-21, SD-18-21, SD-19-21) 2022, using pre-established criteria, and based on input from the community survey. Report to committee and council on the locations, timing and cost no later than Q2 2022 (SD-16-21). Community Planning, Regulation and 6/8/2021 Recognition and support of Burlingtons Transportation Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q2-2023 Incomplete Mobility Committee 2SLGBTQIA+ community through City Direct the Director of Transportation to conduct a review in 2023 on rainbow infrastructure initiatives (CPRM-04-21, SD-15- crosswalks, including additional consultation on future locations and report 21, SD-16-21, SD-17-21, SD-18-21, SD-19-21) back to CPRM Committee no later than Q2 2023 (SD-17-21).

Community Planning, Regulation and 6/8/2021 Recognition and support of Burlingtons Transportation Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Moved by Mayor Meed Ward Q4-2021 Incomplete Mobility Committee 2SLGBTQIA+ community through City Direct the Director of Transportation to report to CPRM Committee no later infrastructure initiatives (CPRM-04-21, SD-15- than Q4 2021 on expanding the Street Banner Program to include a Pride 21, SD-16-21, SD-17-21, SD-18-21, SD-19-21) (rainbow) themed option with sufficient time to implement by June 2022, the report shall include options, locations, cost and identify a funding source (SD- 19-21). Environment, Infrastructure and 6/10/2019 Direction to examine accessible parking (SD-20- Transportation Moved by Councillor Bentivegna Moved by Councillor Bentivegna Q4-2021 Incomplete Community Services Committee 19) Direct the Director of Transportation to examine accessible parking (number of spaces, stall dimensions, signage and pavement markings) in consultation with the Burlington Accessibility Coordinator, Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee, Burlington Seniors' Advisory Committee and Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee and report back to Committee of the Whole in Q4 in 2019. (SD-20-19)

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June 24, 2021

Dr. Josipa Petrunic President & CEO Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) 1 Yonge Street #1801 Toronto, Ontario M5E 1W7

Project Title: Transitioning the Burlington Transit fleet to fuel cell electric buses Application Number: GMF 17796

Dear Dr. Josipa Petrunic:

On behalf of the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Council and FCM’s Executive Committee, I would like to congratulate CUTRIC on its successful funding application for the above-noted initiative.

It is my pleasure to confirm that CUTRIC has been approved for a grant in the amount of up to $78,000.

In the near future, Niama Hamid will contact CUTRIC to finalize the agreement for this funding. FCM’s obligation to fund the above-noted initiative will only become binding once the agreement is signed.

FCM, in partnership with the Government of Canada, oversees public announcements regarding GMF-funded initiatives. In the coming weeks, our media relations team will contact CUTRIC to discuss the process for a public announcement. Until that time, before making any public statements related to the status of the application process for GMF funding (with the exception of reporting to Council), please contact the FCM media team at 613-907-6395 or by email at [email protected].

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Thank you for your interest in GMF. We look forward to working with you to improve the quality of life in your community, and to sharing the results of your initiative with communities across Canada.

Sincerely,

Ben Henderson Chair, Green Municipal Fund Council

BH/NH:uf cc: Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, City of Burlington Sue Connor, Director of Transit, City of Burlington