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Council Information Package
March 22 to March 26, 2021 k:\Council&By-laws\C03 Council Agenda\Council Information Packages List Date Sent Out (dd- No. mm-yy) Media Type From Subject
1 26-Mar-2021 Advisory County of Simcoe County hosts virtual Public Information Centre to engage residents about transportation needs
2 26-Mar-2021 Communications AMO AMO Policy Update – Provincial Budget Highlights - Bill 257 Referred to Committee
3 26-Mar-2021 Communications AMO 3 New Dates For Land Use Planning - Beyond The Basics Training
4 26-Mar-2021 Communications AMO AMO WatchFile - March 25, 2021
5 26-Mar-2021 Communications AMO AMO Conference Update - Anthony McLean added as Keynote for 2021 AMO Conference
6 26-Mar-2021 Communications AMO AMO Policy Update – Federal Gas Tax, Updated COVID-19 Regulations
7 26-Mar-2021 Communications AMO AMO Conference Update - André Picard added as Keynote for 2021 AMO Conference
8 26-Mar-2021 Communications AMO One-Time Doubling of Gas Tax Funds in 2021 City of Sarnia - Advocate the Province of Ontario to Adjust the Capacity Limits as part of the COVID-19 Colour 9 26-Mar-2021 Correspondence Town of Fort Erie Coded System
10 26-Mar-2021 Correspondence Town of Fort Erie Town of Lincoln – McNally House Hospice’s Life in Every Moment Campaign
11 26-Mar-2021 Correspondence Town of Fort Erie Township of Brock - Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement
12 26-Mar-2021 Memorandum Clerk, Town of Midland Correction - Composite Fees and Charges By-law 2021-8 (Fire and Emergency Services)
13 26-Mar-2021 Newsletter Town of Midland Town of Midland, King Street Rejuvenation Project Newsletter – March 2021
14 26-Mar-2021 News Release OPP News Portal OPP Snowmobile Patrol Report Summarizing the 2020 - 2021 Snowmobile Season
15 26-Mar-2021 Notice Town of Midland Approved 2021 Budget & Tax Levy Facts in 3 Easy Steps - Infographic
16 26-Mar-2021 Release County of Simcoe County relaunches Bursary Program to support local students and families
17 26-Mar-2021 Release County of Simcoe County of Simcoe to conduct Immigrant Health Survey
18 26-Mar-2021 Resolution Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Closure of Ontario Fire College Advisory
County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6 simcoe.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
County hosts virtual Public Information Centre to engage residents about transportation needs
Midhurst/March 25, 2021 – The County of Simcoe is hosting a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) to support updates to our regional Transportation Master Plan (TMP). Input received from residents will help provide direction for the planning, coordination and implementation of a multi-municipal road and transit network, active transportation amenities (including bike lanes and trail networks), and commuter facilities for the next 30 years and beyond in Simcoe County. From March 25 to April 11, 2021, interested parties are invited to visit www.simcoe.ca/tmp to view the virtual Public Information Centre, an interactive engagement space containing project display boards, a public opinion survey and an area to submit feedback and comments. “The insights from businesses, organizations and individuals during previous updates proved invaluable, providing the basis for the County’s investments in our transportation infrastructure including funding to support a variety of transportation projects, growth of trail networks and the launch of our successful LINX Transit System,” said Warden George Cornell. “The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the travel needs of our residents, and we encourage citizens, businesses and partners to provide input and help us make further strategic investments in transportation infrastructure across Simcoe County.”
Background: Based on the findings of the 2014 TMP, the County made the following investments: • Established the LINX Transit System, a conventional public transit system that links major urban hubs and local transit services across the region. Currently, LINX operates five conventional routes and specialized transit. Route 6, connecting the Town of Midland with the City of Orillia, with stops in Tay, Oro-Medonte and Severn Townships, anticipated to launch in August 2021, with the specialized transit starting in September 2021 • In January 2020, the County also became the majority owner of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA), which is fully serviced by the Canada Border Service Agency and offers a convenient location in close proximity to the Greater Toronto Area and central Ontario • Significant investments made to enhance the County Road Network, including the expansion of County Road 90 to a four-lane cross section plus a continuous centre turning lane • The first ‘complete street’ road design project including an off-road trail linking The Towns of Penetanguishene and Midland is currently under construction • The Trails Connecting Communities Program (TCCP) was established in 2009 to assist municipalities in the development of active transportation and recreational opportunities, with a focus on enhancing and/or expanding trail networks for non-motorized uses and improve trail accessibility. The TCCP operates through a 50/50 matching structure, whereby County funds are matched with local municipal investment. Since its inception in 2009, the TCCP has provided more than $1.9 million in funding to local municipalities to assist in the completion of more than 80 trail and active transportation projects County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca. - 30 -
Jennifer Straw Collin Matanowitsch Public Relations Consultant Manager, Public Relations County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch 705-790-5979 (mobile) 705-734-8386 (mobile) [email protected] [email protected] From: AMO Communications
AMO Policy Update – Provincial Budget Highlights + Bill 257 Referred to Committee
Ontario 2021 Budget – Continued Actions to Manage Pandemic Impacts and Prepare for Recovery
The Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, presented his first Budget at Queen’s Park. The 2021 Ontario Budget builds on previous important investments in operations, transit, and social services to stabilize municipal finances and helps to lay a foundation for economic recovery.
Budget 2021 also highlights the substantial assistance available to small businesses in affected sectors and increases to that assistance to help them continue to operate during the pandemic. The Budget reaffirms the plan to extend vaccines to all willing Ontarians before Fall 2021 and notes the Government is planning for GDP growth of 4 per cent annually next year as economic activity rebounds with a return to pre- pandemic levels of workforce participation by early 2022.
Highlights of interest to municipal governments include:
• An additional $2.8 billion in funding for broadband to connect all Ontarians to high-speed internet services by 2025. This brings provincial funding for broadband to nearly $4 billion and delivers on a key advocacy goal of AMO and municipal governments across Ontario.
• Postponing property assessments for another year to ensure stability in municipal finances. New properties will continue to be added. The province will consult on reassessment in 2021 to consider COVID-19 impacts. This consultation will include municipal governments.
• The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) will remain stable at $200 million per year, delivering on AMO’s request for stability in this fund until financial circumstances allow expansion.
• Investing over four years an additional $933 million to build 30,000 new Long- Term Care beds and $246 million to improve facilities such as installing air conditioning.
• Extends the wage enhancement for Long-Term Care Personal Support Workers (PSWs) until June 30, 2021. • The province is investing $4.9 billion over four years to increase the average direct daily care to four hours a day in long‐term care and hiring more than 27,000 new positions, including personal support workers (PSWs) and nurses.
• Providing $160 million over three years to support community paramedicine for those on LTC wait lists, which is 100 per cent funded by the province.
• Temporarily increasing the Ontario Child Care Access and Relief from Expenses Tax Credit by $75 million/20 per cent in 2021 to support working parents and help increase workforce participation.
• Targeted hospitality and tourism industry support of $100 million in grants to support tourism and hospitality sector small businesses, a $100 million Tourism Recovery Program and $200 million to support strategic infrastructure and sports projects in communities.
• Providing $5 million to examine the re-establishment of rail services in Northern Ontario to improve transportation linkages for Northern residents and communities.
• Investing an additional $61 million in the Regional Opportunities Incentive Tax Credit to support economic activities in Northern and rural areas, bringing total support to $155 million by 2022-23.
• Providing an additional $175 million for mental health and addictions including four mobile mental health clinics for rural and underserved areas.
• Automatically doubling provincial small business grants for all applicants to support local small businesses through the pandemic.
• $28.5 billion for transit projects in the GTHA is also noted including subway expansions and other higher order transit.
Budget 2021 initiatives and investments build on important investments made in stabilizing municipal governments earlier in the year. These critical municipal investments include:
• $500 million in additional municipal financial assistance funds for municipal operations;
• $150 million in additional transit system pandemic assistance;
• $255 million in additional Social Services Relief Fund investments for shelters and homeless supports;
• $50 million in new funding to support municipal modernization and efficiency;
• $5 million to support municipal fire service COVID-19 impacts.
Bill 257 referred to Standing Committee on General Government
Yesterday, Bill 257 Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 was referred to the Standing Committee on General Government. Public hearings are scheduled for Friday March 26, 2021 and written comments due same day by 7:00 pm. To send a written submission, you can use this link: ola.org/en/apply-committees.
The first two schedules of the legislation provide provincial tools to support the expansion of telecommunications and broadband internet connectivity in unserved and underserved communities. If used as a backstop where necessary such as for provincially funded projects where a Municipal Access Agreement does not provide certainty for permitting to access Rights of Way, these tools can help to ensure public investments in connectivity are more efficient and services can be expanded faster. This will be particularly important in light of the funding and goals for broadband expansion put forward in Budget 2021.
AMO will submit written comments on all schedules of the Bill subject to AMO Board approval on Friday.
AMO’s COVID-19 Resources page is being updated continually so you can find critical information in one place. Please send any of your municipally related pandemic questions to [email protected].
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LAND USE PLANNING: BEYOND THE BASICS TRAINING May 20th, 27th and June 3rd
There are still a few dates to choose from for AMO’s Land Use Planning: Beyond the Basics training: May 20th, 27th and June 3rd.
Updated to reflect Ontario’s evolving planning landscape, this ½ day workshop builds on AMO’s on-line planning primer and clarifies the central role municipalities play in implementing and managing the land use policy framework in Ontario.
Land Use Planning: Beyond the Basics includes a review of the Ontario Planning Act as well as key planning tools and how they apply in the municipal context. You will become familiar with the nature and role of the Provincial Policy Statement as the overall roadmap for land use management in Ontario. Understand what shifting from the Ontario Municipal Board to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal means as well as the implications on how municipal councils make decisions on planning matters.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
• Cost: $180.00 plus HST ($203.40)
Registration is open to: Elected officials and municipal staff here.
Dates and Times: This ½ day, 3 hour training session is being offered on: May 20th, 27th & June 3rd from 9:00am-12:00pm
For all inquiries please contact AMO Events at: [email protected]
Registration includes all materials and as a bonus, an opportunity to take AMO’s online Land Use Planning: The Basics training free of charge. Access will be provided once you have registered.
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In This Issue - Government releases Age-Friendly Community Planning Guide. - Community Building Fund. - Accessibility & Your Municipality: Meeting your legal and ethical obligations. - EPT Spotlight: Automatic utility import. - Group Buying webinar: Bridge-in-a-Box. - Road & Sidewalk Assessment webinar. - Training on delegation of planning decisions - April 23. - Careers: AMO and Durham Region.
Provincial Matters The Creating More Inclusive Ontario: age-friendly community planning guide for municipalities and community organizations and its three supporting documents can be used to develop and support age-friendly communities in Ontario.
The Community Building Fund will support two streams - the operating stream will open to nonprofits on March 31, while the capital funding stream for municipalities and nonprofits will open later in 2021. The $50 million capital funding stream will go to municipalities and non-profit organizations to carry out sport and recreation facility infrastructure repairs, including retrofits and rehabilitation to meet COVID-19 public health protocol requirements.
Eye on Events What are your municipality’s legal and ethical obligations to persons with disabilities? AMO’s partner, eSolutionsGroup, addresses current Ontario legislation and how it affects content and systems compliance, technical aspects of updating and maintaining accessible content on your website. Register now for the April 8 or April 15 webinar.
LAS EPT Spotlight: If you are enrolled in the LAS Natural Gas or Electricity programs, this consumption data can be automatically imported into EPT! Save time and keep your database accurate and up-to-date with this helpful perk. Contact us to learn more.
Municipalities own thousands of small bridges, many in need of repair or replacement. Modular bridges offer a quick and cost-effective solution. The Municipal Group Buying Program offers bridge-in-a-box through Armtec, available in single or double lane configurations with spans from 6m to 24.5m. Register here for our webinar April 7 at 10 am EST or contact Tanner to learn more.
Does your municipality need an updated road or sidewalk study? Join us April 8 at 2pm EST to hear how our Road & Sidewalk Assessment Service ensures every dollar spent on your surface assets makes the most impact. FCM funding is available to cover up to 90% of project cost.
Municipal Wire* The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) will lead a conversation with municipal council and staff on how delegation of planning approvals could be leveraged to help Council agendas focus on the strategic, support efficient processes, and improve service delivery while maintaining accountability. Register for this free education opportunity on April 23.
Careers Policy Advisor - AMO. Working in a dynamic work environment, the ideal candidate must be an excellent public policy analyst with a related post secondary degree. You excel in policy research and analysis, are proactive in issue identification and problem solving with an advanced understanding of the current public policy and municipal, provincial and federal political environments. Please apply in confidence by email to: [email protected] by April 1, 12 PM.
Manager, Administrative Services (Job ID 14177) - Region of Durham. Reports to: Commissioner, Planning & Economic Development. Position status: Full-Time, Regular. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit Durham Region and apply online directly to Job ID# 14177 no later than April 5, 2021.
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Anthony McLean added as keynote for 2021 AMO Conference
Issues of diversity, bias, inclusivity, and mental health are not new. But these important issues have all been brought into clearer focus by events in 2020. Whether these issue are new to you or painfully familiar, we all benefit from an open conversation about what they mean to our communities and the people around us.
AMO is pleased to announce the addition of commentator Anthony McLean to the lineup of speakers at the 2021 virtual AMO Conference.
With a background in theatre, Anthony McLean delivers lively presentations on mental health, diversity, and inclusion. He has delivered hundreds of inspiring talks across Canada, the US, and Australia. As a respected voice in his field, he has appeared on CBC News, Global Toronto’s Morning Show, and Breakfast Television. Delivering research-backed tools and actionable strategies, McLean always leaves his audiences inspired to bring their best every day.
McLean adds to AMO’s growing lineup of important and influential speakers, which includes Sheila Watt-Cloutier on the social, cultural, and economic impacts of climate change and what that means for your communities.
Returning by Popular Demand - AMO’s Women’s Leadership Forum Last year’s Women’s Leadership Forum was the highest rated session at the conference. We had three remarkable leaders on our virtual stage sharing their insights and incredible leadership experience. We are happy to inform members that there will be another Women’s Leadership Forum at the 2021 AMO Conference with details to be announced soon. Stay tuned.
Thank You! Thank you for your interest in the 2021 AMO Conference. Responding to COVID-19 and supporting our members through challenging times has been AMO’s number one priority. A virtual conference in 2021 is an important part of AMO’s commitment to serve our members. The AMO 2021 virtual conference will ensure AMO members have safe access to up-to-date information, insights on the economic recovery, and critically important networking opportunities that bring Ontario municipalities together in the service of our communities.
Register Today Registration is open, and early bird rates apply until April 30, 2021. To register, click here. If you have questions that are not answered there, please send them to [email protected]
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AMO Policy Update – Federal Gas Tax and Updated COVID-19 Regulations
Federal Gas Tax Changes Announced – New Name and Temporary Funding Increase
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, was joined by the Minister of Infrastructure, the Honourable Catherine McKenna and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, today to announce substantial changes to the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF).
Deputy Prime Minister Freeland announced Bill C-25 which would permanently rename the GTF to the Canada Community-Building Fund and increase funding by $2.2 billion in 2021, almost double the allocation for this year, totaling approximately $4.5 billion. Increasing the fund to help prepare communities for economic recovery from the pandemic has been a major goal of AMO and our members.
The GTF has been a significant source of stable and predictable infrastructure funding for municipal governments to tackle priority projects that help improve communities and the lives of residents in every municipality across Ontario.
Recent projects include the City of London’s investment of $4.5 million of federal Gas Tax funding in the creation of an Organic Rankine Cycle system that will convert heat from incinerated biosolids into electricity. The project will save the City $600,000 per year in electricity costs. The Municipality of Kincardine invested $305,000 from the Fund in a disaster mitigation project. High lake levels caused erosion, and 600 metres of the shoreline is being protected by the work. In the City of Kenora, $1.1 million in Gas Tax funding was invested in replacing the Coker Bailey Bridge with a new structure improving public safety and transportation access.
AMO has administered the Fund since it was established in 2005 on behalf of all Ontario municipal governments except Toronto. AMO’s federal Gas Tax Fund team will flow funds to municipalities as soon as they are available and will continue to provide support and information on the funding.
AMO’s federal Gas Tax Fund team will communicate more details to municipalities in the coming days as they become available.
Revised and Updated COVID-19 Related Regulations
There are updates related to various amendments to orders under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act (ROA). These updates include amendments to rules for weddings, funerals or religious services, and dining for areas in Stage 1 and capacity limits for restaurants and other food and drink establishments for areas in Stages 2 and 3.
It should also be noted that orders currently in force under the ROA have been extended until April 20, 2021 and that emergency orders currently in force under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act ( EMCPA) have been extended until April 5, 2021, which includes O. Reg. 8/21 (Enforcement of COVID-19 Measures) and O. Reg. 55/21 (Compliance Orders for Retirement Homes).
For further information, please see O. Reg. 215/21, O. Reg. 216/21, O. Reg. 217/21, and O. Reg. 218/21.
AMO’s COVID-19 Resources page is being updated continually so you can find critical information in one place. Please send any of your municipally related pandemic questions to [email protected].
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André Picard added as Keynote for 2021 AMO Conference
AMO is pleased to announce the addition of award-winning author and journalist André Picard to the lineup of speakers at the 2021 virtual AMO Conference.
Picard will speak about his latest book, Neglected No More, which takes a hard look at how our society came to embrace mass institutionalization, and lays out what can and must be done to improve the state of care for the elderly in Canada.
Picard is one of Canada’s top health and public policy observers and commentators. He has been a part of The Globe and Mail team since 1987, where he is a health reporter and columnist. He is also the author of five bestselling books. He is an eight- time nominee for the National Newspaper Awards, Canada’s top journalism prize, and past winner of the prestigious Michener Award for Meritorious Public Service Journalism.
André Picard adds to AMO’s growing lineup of important and influential Keynote speakers. Sheila Watt-Cloutier will address delegates on the social, cultural, and economic impacts of climate change and what that means for your communities. Anthony McLean will address issues of bias, inclusion, and mental health and their impacts on our institutions and the people around us. Additional information about our 2021 Keynote Speakers can be found on the AMO conference site.
Thank You! Thank you for your interest in the 2021 AMO Conference, hosted virtually by the City of London. Responding to COVID-19 and supporting our members through challenging times has been AMO’s number one priority. A virtual conference in 2021 is an important part of AMO’s commitment to serve our members. The AMO 2021 virtual conference will ensure AMO members have safe access to up-to-date information, insights on the economic recovery, and critically important networking opportunities that bring Ontario municipalities together in the service of our communities.
Register Today for Early Bird Rates Registration is open, and early bird rates apply until April 30, 2021. To register, click here.
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March 26, 2021 One-Time Doubling of Gas Tax Funds in 2021
Pending approval of Bill C-25, the federal government’s announcement that it will top- up the federal Gas Tax Fund with a one-time transfer of $2.2 billion is welcome news. As with the previous top-up in 2019, AMO will not be taking an administration fee. You can find your community’s allocation for 2021 here. All funds are to be used in accordance with your current agreement with AMO for the transfer of federal Gas Tax funds. We will update you as soon as we receive confirmation on the timing of these payments.
Contact: Chris VanDooren, Program Manager, [email protected], 416-971- 9856 ext. 410.
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March 23, 2021 File #120203 Sent via email: [email protected] The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Room 281, Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Honourable and Dear Sir:
Re: City of Sarnia - Advocate the Province of Ontario to Adjust the Capacity Limits as part of the COVID-19 Colour Coded System
Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 22, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the City of Sarnia dated March 4, 2021 advocating the Province of Ontario to adjust the capacity limits for dining, restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, places of worship, event centers, and all retail/small businesses as part of the COVID-19 Colour Coded System.
Attached please find a copy of the City of Sarnia’s correspondence dated March 4, 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. Tony Baldinelli, MP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Wayne Gates, MPP [email protected] Niagara Region [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 B B
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIA City Clerk’s Department 255 Christina Street N. PO Box 3018 Sarnia ON Canada N7T 7N2 519-332-0330 (phone) 519-332-3995 (fax) 519-332-2664 (TTY) www.sarnia.ca [email protected]
March 4, 2021
The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Dear Premier Ford, Re: Colour Coded Capacity Limits
At its meeting held on March 1, 2021, Sarnia City Council discussed the challenges local businesses are facing with respect to the colour coded system within the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework. The following motion was adopted:
That Sarnia City Council strongly advocate to the Province of Ontario that they adjust the capacity limits for dining, restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, places of worship, event centers, and all retail/small businesses as part of the colour coded system.
The following rationale was provided with the introduction of the motion:
The red zone currently only allows 10 people indoors at a dining or a sporting / recreational facility (regardless of the size), places of worship are capped at 30% or 50 people, and retail / small business is limited to a 50% capacity. These businesses and organizations have heavily invested in facility improvements and expensive upgrades to ensure safe social distancing and have all the appropriate safety and protection measures in place. Businesses in particular cannot properly plan under the current uncertainty and that means the loss of jobs and income for both workers and owners as well as mental health challenges.
Received by MARCH 22, 2021 COUNCIL Indoor capacity limits for restaurants, dining, sporting / recreational facilities, event centers, retail / small business, and places of worship should not involve arbitrary numbers (regardless of size), but instead be changed to the amount of people per facility which ensures that strict and safe social distancing can be maintained.
Sarnia City Council has requested that all municipalities in Ontario join this advocacy effort.
On behalf of Sarnia City Council, I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Amy Burkhart Acting City Clerk
Cc: All Ontario Municipalities Ms. Marilyn Gladu, MP Sarnia-Lambton Mr. Bob Bailey, MPP Sarnia-Lambton
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March 23, 2021 File #120203 Sent via email: [email protected] The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Room 281, Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Honourable and Dear Sir:
Re: Town of Lincoln – McNally House Hospice’s Life in Every Moment Campaign
Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 22, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the Town of Lincoln dated March 18, 2021 requesting the Province of Ontario and the Niagara Region to support McNally House Hospice’s Life in Every Moment Campaign.
Attached please find a copy of the Town of Lincoln’s correspondence dated March 18, 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. Ann-Marie Norio, Regional Clerk [email protected] Dean Ellison, MP, Niagara West [email protected] Chris Bittle, MP, St. Catharines [email protected] Tony Baldinelli, MP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Vance Badawey, MP, Niagara Centre [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] Association of Municipalities of Ontario [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 I I
March 18, 2021
SENT VIA EMAIL: [email protected]
The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
RE: REQUEST FOR SUPPORT – MCNALLY HOUSE HOSPICE AND END OF LIFE CARE
Please be advised that Council of the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln at its Special Council Meeting held on March 8, 2021, endorsed and passed the following motion in support of the McNally House Hospice’s Life in Every Moment Campaign.
Moved by: Councillor Tony Brunet; Seconded by: Councillor Lynn Timmers
That the Council of the Town of Lincoln request the Provincial government, Regional government, all Niagara MP’s and MPP’s as well as municipalities to recognize and support the overall health of the Niagara community and end of life care required to alleviate the burden on hospitals; and That the Council of the Town of Lincoln direct staff to report back on a financial contribution towards McNally House Hospice Expansion, commencing in 2022 to be funded over a five-year term. CARRIED
Regards,
Julie Kirkelos Received by Town Clerk MARCH 22, 2021 [email protected] COUNCIL
cc: Dean Alllison, MP Chris Bittle, MP
Tony Baldinelli, MP Vance Badawey, MP Sam Oosterhoff, MPP Jennifer Stevens, MPP Wayne Gates, MPP Jeff Burch, MPP Local Area Municipalities
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March 23, 2021 File #120203 The Honourable Patty Hajdu Health Canada Minister of Health 70 Colombine Driveway House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 K1A 0K9 [email protected] [email protected]
Honourable and Dear Madam:
Re: Township of Brock - Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement
Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 22, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the Township of Brock dated March 2, 2021 requesting Health Canada to confirm designated growers conform with local zoning and control by-laws; notify local authorities of any licence issued, amended, suspended, reinstated or revoked; provide dedicated communication with local governments and Police Services; allow Police Services to lay charges when licenced operators grow in excess and provide enforcement support and guidance to local municipalities for dealing with land use complaints relating to Cannabis.
Attached please find a copy of the Township of Brock’s correspondence dated March 2, 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 Christine Elliott, Minister of Health, Ontario [email protected] The Honourable Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock [email protected] The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs [email protected] The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food [email protected] Tony Baldinelli, MP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Wayne Gates, MPP [email protected] Becky Jamieson Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock [email protected] Chief of Police, Bryan MacCulloch, Niagara Regional Police Service [email protected] Association of Municipalities of Ontario [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 FF F The Corporation of The Township of Brock 1 Cameron St. E., P.O. Box 10 Cannington, ON L0E 1E0 705-432-2355
March 2, 2021
The Honourable Patty Hajdu Health Canada Minister of Health Canada Ottawa, Ontario Via email: [email protected] via email: [email protected]
Dear Honourable Madam:
Re: Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement
Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Brock, at their meeting held on February 22, 2021 adopted the following resolution:
Resolution Number 22-2
MOVED by Michael Jubb and SECONDED by Cria Pettingill
WHEREAS the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45 (the Cannabis Act) to create the foundation for a comprehensive national framework to provide restricted access to regulated cannabis, and to control its production, distribution, sale, importation, exportation, and possession;
WHEREAS the police have not been given lawful authority to lay charges under the Cannabis Act to appropriately respond to violations of Health Canada Registrations and Licenses;
WHEREAS there is no direct communication or dedicated effort to provide a communication channel between Municipal government staff or Police Agencies for dealing with Health Canada Registrations and Licenses;
WHEREAS the Township of Brock has not been consulted by Health Canada prior to the issuance of licenses for properties not in compliance with municipal zoning by-laws;the future;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock requests that Health Canada:
1. Require Federal Licenses and Registrations for Designated Growers to conform with local zoning and control by-laws;
2. Ensure local authorities are provided with notification of any licence issuance, amendment, suspension, reinstatement or revocation within their region;
Received by MARCH 22, 2021 COUNCIL If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Township at 705-432-2355.
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3. Provide dedicated communication with local governments and Police services;
4. Provide lawful authority to Police agencies to lay charges when registered or licences operations grow in excess of their registration or licence through Health Canada; and,
5. Provide enforcement support and guidance to local municipalities for dealing with land use complaints relating to Cannabis.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock will forward this motion by email to the following partners: All municipalities in Ontario; the MP and MPP of Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock; the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; and the Durham Region Police Services with the request that the Federal government enact legislation to better support local governments with land use management and enforcement issues as they relate to Cannabis Production and Processing.
MOTION CARRIED
Thank you for your consideration. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours truly,
THE TOWNSHIP OF BROCK
Becky Jamieson Municipal Clerk
BJ:dh cc. The Honourable Christine Elliott, Minister of Health, Ontario – [email protected] The Honourable Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock - [email protected] Jamie Schmale, MP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock - [email protected] The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs – [email protected] The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food - Marie- [email protected] Inspector Ryan Connolly, DRPS - [email protected] Ontario municipalities
Memorandum
To: Mayor Strathearn and Members of Council
From: Karen Desroches, Clerk
Date: March 26, 2021
Subject: Correction - Composite Fees and Charges By-law 2021-8 (Fire and Emergency Services)
Please be advised that an error was discovered in Item 3.2 of Schedule “C” to Composite Fees and Charges By-law 2021-8.
The fee for False Alarms – Fire Services was reflected in the schedule posted on the Town’s website and budget document as follows:
3 SERVICE/ACTIVITY 2021 False Alarms – Fire Services False Alarms (more than two (2) false alarms in twelve (12) months – Same Building – due to faulty or improperly installed or maintained
equipment or in the opinion of the Fire Chief or Designate the alarm could have been prevented by alternate measures.
First Alarm No Charge Second Alarm No Charge Third Alarm $200 All Subsequent Alarms within the Calendar Year $200
The fees for the Fire Alarm – Fire Services were not increased for 2020 and should have been reflected as follows for 2021:
First Alarm No Charge Second Alarm No Charge Third Alarm $1,000 All Subsequent Alarms within the Calendar Year $1,500
The above fees are consistent and in harmony with the fees charged by the Town of Penetanguishene.
Karen Desroches, Clerk
From: AMO Communications
LAND USE PLANNING: BEYOND THE BASICS TRAINING May 20th, 27th and June 3rd
There are still a few dates to choose from for AMO’s Land Use Planning: Beyond the Basics training: May 20th, 27th and June 3rd.
Updated to reflect Ontario’s evolving planning landscape, this ½ day workshop builds on AMO’s on-line planning primer and clarifies the central role municipalities play in implementing and managing the land use policy framework in Ontario.
Land Use Planning: Beyond the Basics includes a review of the Ontario Planning Act as well as key planning tools and how they apply in the municipal context. You will become familiar with the nature and role of the Provincial Policy Statement as the overall roadmap for land use management in Ontario. Understand what shifting from the Ontario Municipal Board to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal means as well as the implications on how municipal councils make decisions on planning matters.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
• Cost: $180.00 plus HST ($203.40)
Registration is open to: Elected officials and municipal staff here.
Dates and Times: This ½ day, 3 hour training session is being offered on: May 20th, 27th & June 3rd from 9:00am-12:00pm
For all inquiries please contact AMO Events at: [email protected]
Registration includes all materials and as a bonus, an opportunity to take AMO’s online Land Use Planning: The Basics training free of charge. Access will be provided once you have registered.
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From: OPP News Portal
FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE: March 19, 2021
From the Desk of Inspector Joseph Evans
Interim Detachment Commander Southern Georgian Bay OPP
OPP Snowmobile Patrol Report Summarizing the 2020 - 2021 Snowmobile Season
"I have regularly received positive comments"
(MIDLAND, ON) - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile Patrol have winterized their snow machines for another season. The 2020 - 2021 snowmobile season started and ended during the COVID-19 pandemic casting its effects on social activities and health upon area residents, cottagers, tourists and snowmobilers alike. This created a high number of snowmobilers on area trails in part due to the number of new to the sport enthusiasts and fewer riders trailering to northern Ontario destinations.
In anticipation of an increase in outdoor winter activity, the Snowmobile Patrol was provided with more staff to provide increased trail coverage during the week and weekends along with more evening shifts. The unit working in conjunction with uniform patrol officers in cars and joint patrols with other enforcement agencies to maximize our detachment resources providing a trail presence throughout our detachment area to provide outdoor enthusiasts the best on trail safety program possible. Officers provided 450 hours of on trail patrol, logging more than 5450 kilometers on their machines patrolling trails and ice surfaces policed by the detachment and responded to a variety of calls for service from December 2020 through to March 2021.
Officers were applauded by area snowmobile clubs for their dedication to trail safety while conducting 89 R.I.D.E. check stops checking and educating over 2500 riders for signs of impairment and warning 143 riders for non- serious violations. Sixty-six riders were cited for a variety of provincial offences along with 24 riders being cited for illegal exhaust systems and 8 riders were cited for trespassing offences.
Snowmobile operator safety educational efforts were supported by partnerships with safety minded educational committees and organizations such as the Mothers Against Drinking and Driving (MADD), Arrive Alive and the North Simcoe Safe and Sober Awareness Committee- https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKMnEMFQ9-/ These partnerships along with the amazing efforts of our media partners in TV, Radio and Newspaper and their social media platforms constantly reminded snowmobile riders to Never Drive Impaired on our area trails along with messaging No Ice is Safe Ice.
"I have regularly received positive comments from community members and area elected officials about detachment officers patrolling the trails to maintain the safety of all users. The results speak for themselves as we did not have any snowmobile related deaths on our land-based trails this season. Sadly although, we did lose three community members in two separate open water drowning incidents. I applaud those riders who whether new or experienced, enjoyed our trails safely and without incident and we look forward to seeing you next season." Inspector Joseph Evans, Interim Detachment Commander
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#1 Approved 2021 Budget 1.71% & Tax Levy Facts in #2 3 Easy Steps Town Base Operating Significant items included in the total are: 0.77% • Increased insurance cost of 24.4%; • Inflation of 0.9%; #3 • Bargaining unit contract commitments; • Restoring gaps in base budgets; • Volatility and cost increases in procurement; King Street Rejuvenation Project: 0.02% • Funding critical technology; • Successful financing of the Estimated • Setting aside funds for asset replacement; • Preserving all current service levels; previous commitment at Blended Tax Levy • Preserving all levels of community support; historically low interest rates Impact* • Introducing modest fees adjustments; • Net one time items (incl. Safe Restart) $129,000; Agencies, Boards & Commissions • $236,000 assessment growth; • Midland Library Board 2.50% • $400,000 wage gapping savings; • Midland Bay Landing Board • $500,000 increased parking revenue; • EDCNS • Support for various community groups; and • Huronia Airport • $110,000 for Community Grant Program. • Huronia Museum Net Impact = • SSEA + • Police Services Board $36 per $100,000 of Town Requests for additional • Overall increase reduced $76,554 by Council. property assessment Critical Skills & Training • Leadership development training • Apprentice Mechanic • Manager of Engineering Zero impact on Tax Levy: Council’s request for $100,000 for affordable housing (from reserves). • Manager of Risk/Legal Services • Firefighter • Overall increase reduced $60,745 by Council. *Based on County tax policy information at the time of budget approval. Release
County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6 simcoe.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
County relaunches Bursary Program to support local students and families
Midhurst/March 19, 2021 – The County of Simcoe is committed to working with member municipalities to support the pursuit of higher education. Through the County’s long-standing Education Bursary Program, up to 21 $3,000 bursaries are available to County of Simcoe students attending a post- secondary institution in Ontario. One bursary is guaranteed for a resident of each participating member municipality.
“Through investments such as our Bursary Program, the County supports higher education institutions and students, understanding the value in equipping the next generation with the skills they need to be competitive in today’s advancing society,” said Warden George Cornell. “As we grow our economy, it is essential that we assist those students moving on to post-secondary education to help maximize their potential and ensure the continuity of a reliable workforce. Through our bursary program, as well as our funding to area post-secondary schools, we are helping train and support our future workforce.”
The Bursary Program provides those residents accepted into the program with financial assistance to access post-secondary education and training. This program is consistent with the County of Simcoe’s commitment to education, as well as encouraging community involvement and civic responsibility.
Eligible applicants must reside in Simcoe County, and:
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; • Have graduated or be eligible for graduation in the year of application, from a secondary school in Simcoe County; • In the year of application, be enrolled and commencing studies in the first or second year of an undergraduate program at an Ontario university or college as a full-time student; • Demonstrate interest in, and contribution to, their community through active participation in extracurricular activities at their school and/or in community organizations
Eligible applicants are invited to complete an online application, which includes the submission of a 500-word essay on a pre-determined topic, as well as an explanation as to why they should be awarded a bursary. Applicants must also provide a copy of their Grade 12 or first year post-secondary transcript and proof of enrollment at an Ontario University or College in an undergraduate program as a full-time student. Applicants must submit their online application by July 30, 2021.
For more information about the program, visit simcoe.ca/studentbursary.
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Chris Hedley Collin Matanowitsch Public Relations Consultant Manager, Public Relations County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch 705-715-7654 (mobile) 705-734-8386 (mobile) [email protected] [email protected]
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County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6 simcoe.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
County of Simcoe to conduct Immigrant Health Survey Midhurst/March 24, 2021 – The County of Simcoe is conducting an Immigrant Health Survey to collect information from foreign-born individuals on their health experiences in Canada. The feedback will assist in local health services planning and future strategies. Permanent residents, naturalized citizens, foreign workers and international students are welcome to complete the brief anonymous survey to help local health organizations adapt to the region’s growing diversity. Some of the main objectives of the survey are: • To understand how foreign-born individuals are accessing and receiving healthcare in Simcoe County • To identify any barriers faced by foreign-born individuals when accessing and receiving healthcare services in Simcoe County • To understand how foreign-born individual’s health care experiences may have been affected by COVID-19
The Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) is collaborating with a steering committee, including Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Barrie Community Health Centre, Simcoe Muskoka YMCA Immigrant Services, Lakehead University International Department and its Orillia Campus, Georgian College International Department, and Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County, on this local project to analyze health services. Following the collection and analysis of data, the County of Simcoe will publish a final report, with the County’s support. The final report will be published and submitted to Immigrant, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (Settlement Support Program), as well as being made available on the County of Simcoe’s website. These results provide vital information to assist in future healthcare service planning. The survey is available online and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. The information collected will be anonymous and will be used only for the purposes of planning for programs and service delivery. Information gathered as part of this survey process is done so under the authority of Section 28 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Only the research analyst team will access the raw data and the data will be reported in aggregate. March is #ITSTARTS Month The survey aligns with the annual #ITSTARTS month campaign, which is being led by the County of Simcoe and is ongoing this month. We work with regional partners to promote inclusiveness and celebrate Simcoe County’s growing diversity. About the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership The Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership provides a collaborative framework for the development and implementation of sustainable local and regional solutions for successful integration of newcomers to Ontario, and locally Simcoe County. Communities benefit from the social and economic integration of newcomers in their communities, and it is important that community stakeholders consider the impact of immigrant settlement in their own strategic planning processes in order to plan for long-term community needs, specifically related to labour force needs, economic development, population increases and tax payer stabilization. As additional immigrants settle in the Simcoe County area, education, health care, human services, and communication support systems will be impacted and require change in order to support new demands. County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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Chris Hedley Collin Matanowitsch Public Relations Consultant Manager, Public Relations County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch 705-715-7654 (mobile) 705-734-8386 (mobile) [email protected] [email protected]
TOWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL
March 22, 2021
WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has been in operation since 1949, where its primary responsibility is to develop and delivery academically sound educational and hands on training programs to meet the needs of both today's and tomorrow's fire services; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College's main objective is to assist the students to become the best trained and most professional members of the Ontario fire service; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College is one of the primary sources of certified training for Ontario and Municipal Firefighters; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has built a reputation of integrity, credibility, and reliability in providing some of the best training for our fire services within the Province of Ontario; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has been utilized by the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal for numerous years to train and certify our volunteer fire fighters; and WHEREAS the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Volunteer Fire Department is on call 24/7 for 365 days a year, with regular jobs and families that expect them to come home safely each and every time; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College provides fire fighters with another option other than Regional Training Centres to obtain their National Fire Protection Association certification; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College is the most cost effective method to certify fire fighters to National Fire Protection Association standards in Ontario; and WHEREAS when the Government of Ontario enacted and revoked Ontario Regulation 379/18: Firefighter Certification, it was made known by the Office of the Solicitor General that the Act would be amended and brought back in the future; and REAS the Ontario Fire Service stakeholders were not consulted regarding the clo ure of the Ontario Fire Colleg_JAfaining facility in Gravenhurst; and
Carried □ Defeated □ ldnanimous Z A \..,CA. Mayor: \l\ ~ \ 4 I RECORDED VOTE J\OUE EDBY: I NAME \ YEA NAY Councillor H. Cameron ' Councillor S. Dillabough Councillor J. Hunter Deputy Mayor T. Deschamps Mayor P. Sayeau TOTAL ..
TOWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL
March 22 , 2021 Resolution Number: 2021- ______Moved By : ______Seconded By : ______
WHEREAS municipalities in the Province of Ontario are mandated to establish a program including public education and fire prevention, and provide fire protection services as it deems may be necessary with its needs and circumstance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVES THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal hereby strongly requests that the Government of Ontario reverse their decision to close the Ontario Fire College as it is one of the best and most cost effective methods for municipalities to educate and train their firefighters which assists in protecting all residents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT if the Government of Ontario chooses to not reverse its decision to close the Ontario Fire College, the Province should provide direct financial support to municipalities to offset the increased training costs of providing Provincially mandated firefighting services; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford , Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Sylvia Jones; Ontario Solicitor General, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and House, the Ontario Fire Marshal, and all municipalities within the Province of Ontario.
□ Carried □ Defeated □ Unanimous
Mayor: ______
I RECORDED VOTE REQUESTED BY: I NAME YEA NAY Councillor H. Cameron Councillor S. Dillabough Councillor J. Hunter Deputy Mayor T. Deschamps Mayor P. Sayeau TOTAL