MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
Call to Order
Prayer Our Father we offer you our humble thanks for your merciful care and for the work you enable us to do.
We pray for your wisdom, guidance and direction in our deliberations during this meeting so that we may be faithful representatives in our service to this community.
National Anthem
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1. Disclosure of Interest
2. Adoption of Minutes a) Regular Council Meeting - February 3, 2014 (6 - 24) Section 34 Public Meeting - February 3, 2015 Council Meeting - 03 Feb 2015 - Minutes - Pdf.pdf Public Meeting - Section 34 - 03 Feb 2015 - Minutes - Pdf.pdf
3. Adoption of Confirming By-law a) Confirming By-law (B2015-021) (25) B2015-021 Confirming By-law - February 3 2015.pdf
4. Statutory Public Meetings - Planning Act a) None.
5. Tender Opening a) None.
6. Delegations a) Chris Kawalec, Community Social Plan Coordinator & Seniors (26 - 32) Portfolio City of Peterborough - Social Services Division Re: Community Social Plan Update 2014 CSP Township Update Report - TL.pdf
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
b) Dr. Rosana Pellizari, Medical Officer of Health (33 - 58) Carolyn Doris, Public Health Nutritionist Peterborough County-City Health Unit Re: Food Security in Peterborough County Health Unit - Food Insecurity.pdf PCCHU Staff Report - Food Insecurity in Ptbo.pdf Health Unit Presentation - Limited Incomes.pdf
c) John Good, Executive Director (59 - 82) Betty Morris, Director & Treasurer Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough Re: 2014 Greater Peterborough Vital Signs Report Vital Signs Presentation.pdf Vital Signs 2014 Highlights.pdf Vital Signs Report - On Line Version.pdf
d) Lynda McKerr, Community Development Coordinator (83 - 92) Community Care Harvey Re: Overview of Community Care Community Care.pdf
e) Todd White, Executive Director (93 - 100) Canadian Radiocommunications Information and Notification Service (CRINS) Re: CRINS Membership Communication Towers CRINS.pdf
7. Business Arising Out of Previous Meeting a) None.
8. Staff Reports and Committee Minutes 8-1 Public Works Reports a) Ivan Coumbs, Public Works Superintendent (101) Re: Departmental Update Public Works Update.pdf
8-2 Fire and Emergency Services Reports a) Don Mitchell, Fire Chief (102 - 103) Re: Departmental Update Fire Department Update.pdf
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
8-3 Planning Reports a) Kari Stevenson, Planning Technician (104 - 106) Re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application Deposit Deposit - Zoning Bylaw Amendment.pdf
b) Severance File B-108-14 (107 - 114) Stuart and Jennifer Picken - Addition to a lot Lot 31, Concession A, Galway Ward 3580 County Road 121 1542-020·200-06900 Severance B-108-14 application.pdf Severance B-108-14 MAF.pdf Severance B-108-14 letter.pdf
8-4 Water Systems Report/Updates 8-5 Administration Reports a) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO (115) Re: Council Expenses - January 2015 Council Expenses - January 2015.pdf
b) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO (116 - 117) Re: Council Training Council Training.pdf
c) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO (118 - 119) Re: OGRA/ROMA Conference Delegations OgraRoma Delegations.pdf
d) Donna Teggart, Treasurer (120) Re: Arrears Report Arrears Report.pdf
e) Donna Teggart, Treasurer (121 - 128) Re: Accounts Payable - January 31, 2015 to February 12, 2015 Accounts Payable.pdf
8-6 Committee Minutes, Reports and Updates a) None.
9. Correspondence a) Community Care Harvey (129) Re: Tag Days on June 26 and June 27, 2015 Community Care - Tag Days.pdf
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
b) Village of Merrickville-Wolford (130 - 131) Re: Industrial Wind Turbines Resolution Village of Merrickville-Wolford - Wind Turbines - Jan 2015.pdf
c) Township of Evanturel (132) Re: Policing in Unorganized Territories Resolution Township of Evanturel - OPP Resolution.pdf
d) Ministry of Transportation (133 - 135) Re; Default Speed Limit Default Speed Limit.pdf
e) Correspondence Report (136 - 145) Re: Information Items Available from Clerk Correspondence Report.pdf
10. By-laws a) Appoint Staff Members to Committee of Adjustment (B2015--022) (146) B2015-022 Appoint Kari Stevenson & Michael Godin - Committee of Adjustment.pdf
b) Amendment to BDTA Agreement (B2015-023) (147 - 148) B2015-023 Amend BDTA Agreement - Municipal Capital Facility.pdf
c) Capital Facilities (B2015-024) (149 - 150) B2015-024 Amend Municipal Capital Facilities.pdf
11. Other Business
12. Information Items a) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Re: GARAI Annual Meeting - March 7, 2015
13. New Business
14. Closed Session a) Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2)(c) To discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. b) Rise from Closed Session
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
15. Adjournment a) Adjournment
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The Minutes of the 4th Regular Meeting of the 2014-2018 Council Session of the Municipality of Trent Lakes held on February 3, 2015 at the Municipal Office
Call to Order
Present: Mayor Bev Matthews Deputy Mayor Ron Windover Councillor Dick Persson Councillor Peter Raymond
Absent: Councillor Terry Lambshead
Staff Present: Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Bob Angione, Clerk Donna Teggart, Treasurer Ivan Coumbs, Public Works Superintendent Michael Godin, Manager of Building & Planning Kari Stevenson, Planning Technician
Mayor Matthews called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and led Council in prayer which was followed by the National Anthem.
1. Disclosure of Interest a) Mayor Matthews reminded Council members of the disclosure of interest as noted on the agenda.
Deputy Mayor Windover declared that he has a conflict regarding agenda item no. 4(a) Zoning By-law Amendment File 15-1 (60 Fire Route 11) and agenda item 10 (a) passage of the zoning by-law amendment, as he is the pit operator who will be purchasing the severed lands. Deputy Mayor Windover will leave the Council Chamber and not participate in the discussion of this matter.
2. Adoption of Minutes
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a) Regular Council Meeting - January 20, 2015 Special Council Meeting - January 27, 2015
Resolution No. R2015-75
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 20, 2015 and the Special Council Meeting held on January 27, 2015 be adopted as printed.
Carried.
3. Adoption of Confirming By-law a) Confirming By-law (B2015-017)
Resolution No. R2015-76
Moved by: Councillor Persson Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Windover
That By-law B2015-017, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held on January 20, 2015 and the Special Council meeting held on January 27, 2015, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed and enacted this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Carried.
4. Statutory Public Meetings - Planning Act a) Public Meeting - Section 34 Municipality of Trent Lakes, ZBA File No. 15-1 Concession 5, Part Lot 9 Geographic Township of Harvey Municipality of Trent Lakes Address: 60 Fire Route 11 Property No.: 1542-010-301-00500
Deputy Mayor Windover declared that he has a conflict regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File 15-1 (60 Fire Route 11) as he is the pit operator who will be purchasing the severed lands. Deputy Mayor Windover left the Council Chamber at 1:07 p.m. and did not particpate in the Statutory Public Meeting.
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Resolution No. R2015-77
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That the Council meeting be suspended in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13.
Carried. b) Reconvene Regular Council Meeting
Resolution No. R2015-78
Moved by: Councillor Persson Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That the Regular Council Meeting be reconvened.
Carried.
Deputy Mayor Windover rejoined the meeting at 1:26 p.m.
5. Tender Opening a) None.
6. Delegations a) Michelle Hjort, Associate Director of Business Development, RealTerm Energy Re: Streetlight Network Investment Grade Audit (LED Lighting)
Michelle Hjort, Associate Director of Business Development for RealTerm Energy provided an overview of the Investment Grade Audit of the municipality's streetlight network. It was noted that by upgrading to LED lighting, the projected annual energy consumption for Trent Lakes will be 12,476 kWh resulting in 22,624 kWh savings, equivalent to a 64% reduction. The final project cost for the replacement of 46 High Intensity Discharge lamps with LED fixtures and the rewiring and refusing of all the fixtures is $24,483 which includes an incentive of $5,275 from the Ontario Power Authority. The expected payback period is 3.67 years and the net financial savings will be $6,434 in year one, growing to an average savings of $8,297 from years six to fifteen of the LED program.
Council inquired about the life span and the location of the 46 street
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lights in Trent Lakes. Ms. Hjort explained that the LED lights typically last for 20 years in comparison to the high pressure sodium lights that typically had a life span of 5 years. The Treasurer explained that the lights are located in Buckhorn and Kinmount and that a map detailing their locations is available at the municipal office.
Council asked if solar lighting was considered for this project Ms. Hjort explained that the cost of implementing solar-powered lighting is considerably higher and the payback is a much longer time period. Solar-powered lighting is typically installed in areas that do not have a hydro utility availability.
It was explained by the Treasurer that the entire cost of this project will be paid for from gas-tax funding.
Resolution No. R2015-79
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That the Investment Grade Audit of the streetlight network in the Municipality of Trent Lakes, as prepared by RealTerm Energy, be approved and that approval is granted to proceed with the installation of LED lighting in the Municipality of Trent Lakes as detailed in the Investment Grade Audit.
Carried. b) Bob Clark, Clark Consulting Services Re: Development Charges
Mr. Bob Clark of Clark Consulting Services explained that a Development Charge By-law B2014-061 was adopted by Council on May 20, 2014. The By-law provides for a Residential Charge of $2,500 and a Non-Residential charge of $6.00 per m2, both of which are unchanged from the previous By-law. The By-law may be amended within one year of the Background Report that was presented last year dated May 20, 2014 with no new Background Report being required. It was explained that the Development Charges Act allows Municipalities to pass a By-law to raise revenues from new development to offset the costs incurred by the Municipality as a result of growth.
Council complemented Mr. Clarke on his report that outlined three options for a residential development charge rate. Council noted that the municipality spent approximately $20,000 for this study and therefore the recommendations should be accepted as current ratepayers are
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subsidizing new development. Council pointed out that the provincial government is reducing grants to local governments. In place of grant funding, the provincial government has given municipalities the tool of development charges to help raise badly needed funds. This tool should be used.
Resolution No. R2015-80
Moved by: Councillor Persson Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That the presentation from Bob Clark of Clark Consulting Services be received and that Development Charges By-law B2014-061 be amended to provide for an incremental increase of $272.00 per year in the Residential Charge to the recommended amount of $3,860.00.
Carried.
7. Business Arising Out of Previous Meeting
8. Staff Reports and Committee Minutes
1 Public Works Reports a) Ivan Coumbs, Public Works Superintendent Re: Departmental Update
The Public Works Superintendent presented a written report which outlined that winter snowplowing and sanding operations have been carried out as required. Sand barrels have been checked and filled up as required. Winter sand has been hauled to Galway and Buckhorn depots from the extra dome at 49 to replenish sand stock. Brushing continues at Deer Bay Reach South and is near completion. Roads scheduled for surface treatment this year will be brushed as required. Trees at Cavendish Landfill will also be cleared in preparation for final cover whenever possible. The sand dome inspections have been completed and a final report will be forth coming shortly. They are structurally sound but need some minor repairs.
Council thanked the Public Works Superintendent for providing a written report.
Resolution No. R2015-81
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover
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Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That Council receive the departmental update from the Public Works Superintendent for their information.
Carried.
2 Fire and Emergency Services Reports a) Don Mitchell, Fire Chief Re: Departmental Update
Resolution No. R2015-82
Moved by: Councillor Raymond Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Windover
That Council receive the departmental update and the Annual Fire Statistics Report from the Fire Chief for their information.
Carried.
3 Planning Reports a) Kari Stevenson, Planning Technician Re: Goller Zoning By-law Appeal
The Planning Technician explained that an appeal has been filed regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment in the name of Gerry and Sandra Goller for their vacant lot on Oakridge Court, that was approved by Council at the Regular Council Meeting held on January 6, 2015. Council has the option of sending a Lawyer or Planner to the OMB hearing.
Resolution No. R2015-83
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
WHEREAS an appeal has been received to By-law B2015-001, a By- law to Amend By-law No. 85-94, as Amended by By-law No. B2000-73, otherwise known as the "Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Comprehensive Zoning By-law", and
WHEREAS By-law B2015-001 conforms with the Official Plan of the Municipality of Trent Lakes,
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT if municipal representation is requested by the applicant, The Municipality of Trent Lakes engage the services of a Lawyer, at the expense of the applicant, to represent the Municipality at the Ontario Municipal Board appeal of By-law B2015-001.
Carried. b) Kari Stevenson, Planning Technician Re: New Communication Tower
The Planning Technician explained that she has received an email from Bell Mobility regarding the installation of a new communications tower near Beaver Lake. Council was informed that a delegation will be attending the next Regular Council Meeting to explain the benefits of membership in the Canadian Radiocommunications Information and Notification Service (CRINS). The CAO explained that a membership in CRINS ensures that prior to the construction of a radiocommunications site, all operators consult the public and the relevant Land Use Authority (LUA) - this is usually the local municipal government, or the Province in the case of Crown Land and also ensure that all CRTC regulations are met or exceeded.
Resolution No. R2015-84
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That the verbal report from the CAO and the Planning Technician regarding a possible CRINS membership and the upcoming delegation be received for information.
Carried.
4 Water Systems Report/Updates
5 Administration Reports a) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Re: New Policy - AD12 - Municipal Alcohol Policy for Community Halls, Recreation Facilities and Parks
Resolution No. R2015-85
Moved by: Councillor Persson Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
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That Council receives the report from the CAO and approves the new policy AD-12, being the Municipal Alcohol Policy for Community Halls, Recreation Facilities and Parks effective upon date of passing, and further
That copies of the policy be provided to the Community Halls for distribution with their rental agreements.
Carried. b) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Re: Re: New Policy - AD14 - Return to Work
Resolution No. R2015-86
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That Council receives the report from the CAO and approves the new policy AO-14, being the Return to Work Policy effective upon date of passing, and further
That each and every staff member receive a copy of the policy and be required to sign and return the attached acknowledgement form.
Carried. c) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Re: Re: New Policy - AD18 - Council Conferences and Expense Claims
Resolution No. R2015-87
Moved by: Councillor Raymond Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That Council receives the report from the CAO and approves the new policy AD-18, being the Council Conferences and Expense Claims effective upon date of passing.
Carried. d) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Re: Request to Purchase Municipal Road Allowance - Mill Line Road
The CAO explained that the road allowance on Mill Line Road was surveyed in 2014 in order to determine the property boundaries. The
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survey identified that there were a number of encroachments onto the road allowance. Property owners were contacted and advised that they are not permitted to encroach onto municipal property.
Joyce Lata has submitted an application requesting permission to purchase 33 feet of the 66 foot wide road allowance adjacent to Pigeon Lake also known as Mill Line Road. Ms. Lata has also submitted an application to permit her driveway to remain on the road allowance.
Resolution No. R2015-88
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That Council receives the report from the CAO and denies the request from Joyce Lata to purchase an unopened road allowance located at the end of Mill Line Road, and further
That Council deny the request for the encroaching walkway, dock and marine rail to remain on municipal property as they do not meet the encroachment criteria outlined in the Encroachment Policy and that Ms. Lata be required to remove these encroachments no later than September 1, 2015, and further
That staff advise Joyce Lata that Council will grant permission for her to continue to use a portion of the Mill Line Road road allowance as a driveway and lawn subject the conditions and requirements outlined in By-law B2011-55.
Carried. e) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Re: Community Development Committee
The CAO explained that for several years now the Trent Lakes Social Plan Committee has worked with Social Services to develop events and information packages for the betterment of the residents of Trent Lakes. The current Committee members have determined that it is timely that a formal terms of reference be developed that describes the purpose and structure of the Committee along with the manner in which future decisions will be made. The total fee from consultant David A. Clark to develop the terms of reference will be $1200 of which Trent Lakes will pay half. The meeting will take place on March 9. Council will receive a formal invitation.
Resolution No. R2015-89
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Moved by: Councillor Persson Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That Council receives the report from the CAO and authorizes staff to engage David A. Clark to develop a Terms of Reference for the Trent Lakes Community Development Committee on a 50/50 cost sharing basis with Peterborough City/County Social Services.
Carried. f) Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Re: Special Council Meeting - February 17, 2015 (Verbal)
The CAO explained that a Special Council meeting is required to be scheduled in order to review community grant applications.
Resolution No. R2015-90
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That a Special Council Meeting be held at 9:00 a.m. on February 17, 2015 in order to review community grant applications.
Carried. g) Donna Teggart, Treasurer Re: License Agreement with 946606 Ontario Limited (Rigbe's Quarry)
The Treasurer explained that on September 17, 2014, the Municipality entered into an agreement with 2317066 Ontario Limited who is the current owner of Rigbe Quarry. The Municipality agreed to a settlement amount of $24,047.27 which reflects the extraction licence payment for 2012 to 2014 and a portion of legal costs. Unfortunately, the balance of the funds owed by the previous corporation, being 946606 Ontario Limited, is uncollectible as this company no longer exists. The CAO explained that the new agreement contains a clause that prevents the receivable from becoming a large sum as the raos allowance will be gated should non-payment occur.
Resolution No. R2015-91
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That based on the agreement executed by the Municipality on
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September 17, 2014, a receivable amount of $25,713.23 be written off against 946606 Ontario Limited.
Carried. h) Donna Teggart, Treasurer Re: Statement of Remuneration and Expenses 2014 - Members of Council
Resolution No. R2015-92
Moved by: Councillor Raymond Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That the annual Council Members Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for the year ending December 31, 2014 be received for information.
Carried. i) Donna Teggart, Treasurer Re: Accounts Payable - January 17, 2015 to January 30, 2015
Resolution No. R2015-93
Moved by: Councillor Persson Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Windover
That Council receive the Accounts Payable Report from January 17, 2015 to January 30, 2015 for information.
Carried.
6 Committee Minutes, Reports and Updates a) Council Members Re: Meeting Attendance
Councillor Raymond explained that he has obtained his Criminal Reference Check for his work with the Community Care Board. Councillor Raymond reported that he has attended one meeting of the Rural Outreach Committee.
Councillor Persson reported that he has attended a meeting of the Greater Harvey Historical Society and a meeting of the Cavendish Hall Committee.
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The CAO requested that Council members remind their committee colleagues to send their minutes to the municipal office on a regular basis.
9. Correspondence a) Peterborough County Plowmen's Association Re: Request for Funding
Resolution No. R2015-94
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That the request from the Peterborough County Plowmen's Association for funding be referred to the community grant funding application process.
Carried. b) Canadian Union of Postal Workers Re: Request for Support to Increase Services by Canada Post
Resolution No. R2015-95
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That correspondence from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers regarding increased services at Canada Post be received for information.
Carried. c) Municipality of Trent Lakes - Galway Hall Board Re: Designation Update
Resolution No. R2015-96
Moved by: Councillor Raymond Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That Council approve of the Galway Hall Board designation change from the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey - Galway Hall Board to the Municipality of Trent Lakes - Galway Hall Board and that this approval be communicated to interested parties as required.
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Carried. d) Correspondence Report Re: Information Items Available from Clerk
Resolution No. R2015-97
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That the correspondence report dated February 3, 2015 be received for information.
Carried.
10. By-laws a) Zoning By-law Amendment (B2014-014)
Deputy Mayor Windover declared that he has a conflict regarding Zoning By-law Amendment File 15-1 (60 Fire Route 11) as he is the pit operator who will be purchasing the severed lands. Deputy Mayor Windover left the Council Chamber and did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter.
Resolution No. R2015-98
Moved by: Councillor Persson Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That By-law B2015-014, being 'A By-law to amend By-law B85-94, as amended by By-law No. B2000-73, otherwise known as "The Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Comprehensive Zoning By-law", be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Carried.
Deputy Mayor Windover returned to the Council Chamber and rejoined the meeting. b) Committee of Adjustment Staff Appointments (B2015-015)
Resolution No. R2015-99
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover
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Seconded by: Councillor Persson
That By-law B2015-015, being 'A By-law to appoint Michael Godin as Secretary-Treasurer and Kari Stevenson as Assistant Secretary- Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment', be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Carried. c) Amendment to BCC Agreement (B2015--016)
Resolution No. R2015-100
Moved by: Councillor Persson Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That By-law B2015-016, being 'A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an amendment to the ground lease agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Buckhorn Community Centre and Athletic Association', be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Carried. d) Council Remuneration (B2015-018)
Resolution No. R2015-101
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That By-law B2015-018, being 'A By-law to Establish Remuneration for Council Members', be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Carried. e) Provision of Police Services (B2015-019)
Resolution No. R2015-102
Moved by: Councillor Raymond Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Windover
That By-law B2015-019, being 'A By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Sign an Agreement for the Provision of Police Services with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Community and Correctional Services', be read a first, second and third
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time and finally passed this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Carried.
11. Other Business a) Councillor Raymond Re: Saturday Openings at Municipal Office
Councillor Raymond requested that a pilot project be implemented whereby the municipal office will be open on Saturday mornings from Victoria Day to Labour Day. It was explained that Saturday openings had been implemented in the past but were not well utilized by the public. Council did not support Saturday openings.
12. Information Items
13. New Business
14. Closed Session a) None.
15. Adjournment a) Adjournment
Resolution No. R2015-103
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Windover Seconded by: Councillor Raymond
That Council adjourn at 3:04 p.m.
Carried.
Bev Matthews, Mayor
Robert V. Angione, Clerk
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Minutes of a Public Meeting Held Pursuant to Section 34 Of The Planning Act held on February 3, 2015 in The Council Chambers at the Municipal Office
Call to Order
Present: Mayor Bev Matthews Deputy Mayor Ron Windover Councillor Dick Persson Councillor Terry Lambshead Councillor Peter Raymond
Absent: Deputy Mayor Windover Councillor Terry Lambshead
Staff Present: Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO Bob Angione, Clerk Michael Godin, Manager of Building & Planning Kari Stevenson, Planning Technician
Mayor Matthews called the Public Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
1. Disclosure of Interest a) Mayor Matthews reminded Council members of the disclosure of interest as noted on the agenda.
2. Zoning By-law Plan Amendment Application(s) a) Public Meeting - Section 34 Municipality of Trent Lakes, ZBA File No. 15-1 Concession 5, Part Lot 9 Geographic Township of Harvey Municipality of Trent Lakes Address: 60 Fire Route 11 Property No.: 1542-010-301-00500
Robinson (Windover) ZBA File No. 15-01
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The Planning Technician explained that the proposed zoning by-law amendment is required as a condition of consent under the County file B-51-13. The Consent was applied for to sell the severed lands to the pit operator and the retained lands will remain with the house and rural land. The County of Peterborough approved this Consent Application and the Municipality also approved the basis of the application with the condition of rezoning for deficient lot area and frontage.
This property is currently zoned with a split zoning of Extractive Industrial and Rural. The zoning by-law amendment will rezone the westerly portion of the severed parcel from the Extractive Industrial zone to a Special District zone allowing all permitted uses and regulations of the Extractive Industrial zone save for the deficient lot area and frontage.
The Planning Technician stressed that it is important to remember that this Extractive Industrial zoning is existing and the deficient area and frontage have been in existence since 1975. The Planning Technician also pointed out that the site plan with the MNR will not be changed and the existing pit will continue to operate as it has over the past 40 years.
The easterly sliver of the severed portion of the land is currently zoned Rural. This amendment will rezone that sliver of land to a Special District under the Rural zoning which will prohibit all residential and sensitive land uses. This sliver of land had a different zoning than the westerly portion because it is not part of the licensed area.
This amendment will also rezone the retained lands from Rural to a Special District zone to allow the deficient frontage of 207 m under the Rural regulations and permitted uses.
On January 29th, the MNR Aggregates Officer confirmed in writing that there is no change to the licenced pit site or site plan and that the zoning by-law before Council today is satisfactory to the MNR.
On January 12, the Peterborough County-City Health Unit confirmed that it has no objection to this application.
On January 27, the Municipality of Trent Lakes received an objection letter from Lawrence Kowal. Mr. Kowal was in attendance at the meeting.
The Planning Technician noted that it would be staff’s opinion that the zoning by-law amendment is reasonable and be given consideration for
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Heather Sadler, Principal of EcoVue Consulting Services Inc., spoke in favour of the zoning by-law amendment and stressed that this is a completion of the consent application. Any concerns raised regarding the operation of the pit do not pertain to this zoning by-law amendment but are rather an issue for the MNRF. The pit has been in use since 1975. Council asked for the permitted tonnage extraction. The total was clarified as up to 20,000 tonnes.
Council asked for clarification of the haul route. Ms. Sadler explained that nothing will change with the operation of the pit including the haul route that has been in use for many years.
Mr. Lawrence Kowal of 155 Fire Route 12 spoke in opposition to the zoning by-law amendment. Mr. Kowal emphasized that he is not opposed to the pit operation. Mr. Kowal asked if the gate at the back of his property has been permanently closed or will truck traffic be required to travel in this direction. Ms. Sadler explained that the pit licence requires the truck traffic to travel in the other direction and therefore the gate is considered closed.
Mr. Kowal indicated he was told by MNR staff that there is only one existing site map and it is at the municipal office. The Planning Technician provided Mr. Kowal with a copy of the map.
Mr. Kowal asked if the pit is above the water table. The Planning Technician explained that she has been informed by Paul Cutmore of the MNR that the pit is above the water table.
The Planning Technician explained that the Public Works Superintendent has inspected the road allowance that permits access to the subject property, and he has determined that the road has been brought up to the municipal standard. The applicant has extended the road and completed the work. As a result an Agreement to Use an Unopened Road Allowance is not required.
Mr. Kowal expressed concern that the easterly sliver of the severed portion of the land which crosses two springs that feed two properties will be affected by the pit operation. Ms. Sadler stressed that this sliver of land is not zoned Extractive Industrial and this will not change.
Mr. Kowal asked about the effect of the pit operation on endangered species. Ms. Sadler clarified that the landowner is always liable for the impact his operation has on the natural environment. It was stressed
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that there will be no change in the land use and that no assessment of species at risk is required.
Council asked what the pit will be used for after the aggregate operation ceases. The Planning Technician explained that the pit owner would have to rehabilitate and rezone the pit in order to change the designated use of the land.
3. Adjournment a) The Mayor declared the public meeting respecting this Zoning By-law Amendment closed at 1:25 p.m.
Bev Matthews, Mayor
Robert V. Angione, Clerk
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BY-LAW NUMBER B2015-021 ______
A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 3, 2015.
The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes hereby enact as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council at the Regular Meeting held on February 3, 2015, in respect to each motion, resolution and other action being passed and taken by the Council at its said meeting are, except where prior approval of The Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2. That the Mayor and proper officers of the Municipality are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or obtain approvals where required, and to execute all documents as may be necessary in that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the Corporate Seal to all such documents.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
Bev Matthews, Mayor
Robert V. Angione, Clerk
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Community Social Plan 2014 Township Update Report
Page 1 of 7 Page 26 of 150 Background The Peterborough Community Social Plan (CSP) was established in January 2002 with a broad goal of improving the quality of life of residents in the City and County of Peterborough. The CSP identifies eleven key sectors with the priorities being set at the local level. The CSP recognizes that resources are limited so collaborations, partnerships, sharing resources and maximizing existing services are keys to success. The key sectors identified in the CSP are: 1. Access to Arts, Culture, Heritage & 6. Economic/Income Security Recreation 7. Environment 2. Access to Health 8. Food Security 3. Accessibility 9. Housing 4. Child Care & Child Development 10. Human Rights 5. Community Involvement 11. Safe Communities
Community Social Plan Integration In 2014, the CSP took steps to integrate activities with the overall operation of the Social Services Division. The most significant step was converting the CSP Facilitator position into a County Case Manager. This change helped the Social Services Division to expand services into Asphodel-Norwood and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. Integration has also increased the participation of Social Services staff in the activities of the CSP.
Ontario Works Client Levels The following chart provides a snapshot of annual Ontario Works client levels. It is important to note that these are year-end numbers that fluctuate throughout the year.
Chart 1: Ontario Works Client Levels 2011 2012 2013 2014 Asphodel-Norwood 99 89 99 101 North Kawartha 36 22 32 30 Cavan-Monaghan 51 51 59 60 Douro-Dummer 14 19 21 24 Trent Lakes 40 43 38 50 Havelock-Belmont-Methuen 106 111 138 113 Otonabee-South Monaghan 72 80 90 91 Selwyn 192 184 206 149 City of Peterborough 3115 3168 3184 3201 Total 3725 3767 3867 3819
County Case Managers In early 2012, the Social Services Division started delivering Ontario Works service using County Case Managers in Trent Lakes and North Kawartha followed by Asphodel-Norwood and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen in late 2013. This service delivery method brings Social Services staff into local communities 4 days/week to increase Page 2 of 7 Page 27 of 150 access and availability to social services. It also reduces the transportation barrier for Ontario Works clients and residents living the farthest away from the City of Peterborough. Staff have offices in municipal buildings, such as libraries and municipal offices, along with conducting some home visits. Services provided included:
• Financial assistance and employment counseling. • Preliminary screening and intake for child care subsidies. • Community-wide drop-in service to provide information and referrals. • Support for community development projects, e.g. Meet-Your-Needs Day.
County Drop-in Services The introduction of County Case Managers has had a significant impact on the availability and use of drop-in services in the County. The Townships of North Kawartha, Trent Lakes, Asphodel-Norwood, and Havelock Belmont-Methuen all have staff available to the general public to answer human service questions and receive referrals to other agencies and organizations. If residents are not able to meet with a County Case Manager during their drop-in hours they are welcome to phone them to ask questions. The general public and Ontario Works clients use the drop-in service for things such as:
• Resume writing • Services for seniors • Computer use (job search, email, • Transportation housing search, etc.) • Dental programs • Faxing resumes or other • Family Court documents. • Home repair difficulties • Hydro disconnection • Referrals to other services • Rent assistance and affordable (Counselling, ODSP, etc.) housing • Delivering OW forms • Completing forms and applications • Inquiries about library services.
Figure 2: County Drop-in Visits 350 County Drop-in visits 300 Other Municipalities Haveock-Belmont-Methuen 250 Asphodel-Norwood Over 200 Trent Lakes 500 North Kawartha 150 County drop in 100 visits in 2014. 50
0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Meet-Your-Needs Program The Meet-Your-Needs Program (MYN) operates in rural communities and provides free clothing, personal care items, toys and household items during single-day events. In Selwyn, the events run for a week at three local thrift stores. These events are led by local organizations and individuals with the CSP playing a supporting role. Cloths are supplied by local donations with personal care items coming from Kawartha Food Share. In 2014, some of these events were delivered in partnership with the United Way and their Coats for Kids program. Figure 3: Meet-Your-Needs Program Participation 2013 2014 Buckhorn 35 114 Norwood 118 131 Havelock 109 135 Millbrook 85 76 Selwyn 62 43 Keene 0 42 TOTAL 409 541
The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) brought the Mobile Dental Van to events in Buckhorn, Norwood, Havelock and Millbrook and had approximately 140 visitors. The van was very well received and staffs were able to successfully promote their dental services along with other PCCHU programs.
Community Service Map The Community Service Map is an online tool that provides the geographic location and details of programs and services in the City and County of Peterborough. The aim of this map is to improve awareness of services and local availability. The map displays services for:
• Children & Youth • Employment & Training Work is underway to create layers for:
• Recreation • Food Security • Women’s Resources • Seniors This tool is made possible through a partnership with the United Way of Peterborough and Fourinfo.com. The map can be found on the Social Services Website at: www.peterborough.ca/CommunityServiceMap .
Homemakers Program The Social Services Division delivers a limited homemakers program to low income residents in the City and County who are not eligible for care through the Community Page 4 of 7 Page 29 of 150 Care Access Centre or other subsidized programs. Services include: laundry, light housekeeping, banking, picking up supplies/medication, and meal preparation. Eighty percent of this program is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with the City and County covering the remaining 20%. The 2014 expenditure for the Homemakers Program was $53,281.38 with a maximum budget of $100,000. New clients are slowly being accepted into this service. Seniors are a target population for this program. At the end of 2014 there were 62 clients benefiting from this program compared to 13 clients in 2012. On average, each client received 6-8 hours of service per month.
Peterborough Council on Aging The CSP Coordinator holds the Seniors Portfolio with the City, and is Co-Chair of the Peterborough Council on Aging (PCOA) and Chair of Age-friendly Peterborough (AFP). The mission of the PCOA is “to influence local and regional decisions regarding the issues facing older adults and our aging communities”. In 2014 the PCOA successfully partnered with the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Senior’s Showcase and with Trent University to deliver the Senior’s Summit. Plans are underway for similar events in 2015. The PCOA has created four subcommittees to expand the capacity of the organization: 1. Education, Advocacy and Events 2. Age-friendly Peterborough 3. Recognition and Certification 4. Marketing and Communication The PCOA website is currently under construction but can be found at: www.peterboroughcouncilonaging.ca.
Age-friendly Peterborough Age-friendly Peterborough (AFP) is a subcommittee of the PCOA. This group has received a $175,400 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant, led by the Municipality of Trent Lakes, along with $75,000 from the CSP over the next 3 years to create an Age-friendly Plan for the City and County of Peterborough. The project started in early 2014. Sarah Cullingham was hired on a 3-year contract by the Municipality of Trent Lakes in September 2014 as the Age-friendly Coordinator. The Age-friendly Plan will focus on the following areas: 1. Outdoor spaces and buildings, 2. Transportation, 3. Housing, 4. Social participation, 5. Respect and social inclusion, 6. Civic participation and employment, 7. Communication and information, and 8. Community support and health services.
Page 5 of 7 Page 30 of 150 The community consultation phase of the project will begin in February 2015 with the final Plan prepared in 2016.
Ontario Works Van Services The Social Services Division established a van service in 1999 for Ontario Works recipients in need of transportation for employment, training and educational purposes. In 2006 the service was expanded to include county residents receiving Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP) benefits and referrals by the CSP. The vans provide service once in the morning and once in the evening. Trips are made by appointment with a client’s Case Manager. Figure 4: OW Van Individual Ridership Location 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Asphodel-Norwood 19 20 20 28 7 North Kawartha 17 11 4 1 3 Cavan-Monaghan 9 8 11 5 5 Douro-Dummer 2 0 0 2 3 Trent Lakes 10 12 6 3 2 Havelock-Belmont-Methuen 30 22 31 36 26 Otonabee-South Monaghan 6 11 10 9 14 Selwyn 31 19 23 17 7 City of Peterborough 14 16 21 23 10 Non OW/Not Confirmed 37 35 30 38 24 Total # individuals/riders served 175 154 156 162 101 Total # of round trips 2351 1965 1784 2008 1380
Municipal Access to Recreation Group The CSP Coordinator is a member of the Municipal Access to Recreation Group (MATRG) along with representatives from each Township and the Peterborough County City Health Unit. The focus of this committee is to build recreation capacity, coordination and communication among municipal recreation staff in the City and County. One key accomplishment of the MATRG has been the adoption of a common Access to Recreation Policy by all 9 local municipalities. A successful funding application for $68,000 to Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund was developed for the City and County with the Township of Selwyn as the lead. The aim of the 2-year grant is to assess local recreation needs and build capacity through targeted training to help meet some of the needs. The Social Services Division contributed $9,000 to this application.
Peterborough Community Food Network and Nourish The Peterborough Community Food Network (PCFN) is a working group of the Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network. It is a volunteer group with agency and individual members. The goal of the PCFN is to “ensure that everyone in Peterborough has enough healthy food to eat as part of a long-term food security strategy.” The CSP Coordinator is a member of the CFN as a representative from the City. He also helps to facilitate daily community meals delivered by local organizations and faith groups.
Page 6 of 7 Page 31 of 150 The CSP Coordinator is also a member of Nourish, which is a subgroup of the PCFN working to develop a community food centre in the City of Peterborough with connections to local food programs and production in the County.
Healthy Kids Community Challenge In 2014 the City of Peterborough, in partnership with the Peterborough County-City Health Unit, was successfully approved to deliver the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. The City will receive up to $1.1 million over 4 years to implement this program operated through the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care in the City and County of Peterborough. Peterborough is 1 of 45 communities in Ontario who will receive resources from the province including funding, training, guidance and social marketing tools to help promote healthy eating, physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices for children and youth like adequate sleep.
Trent Lakes Social Plan Committee This committee has met regularly throughout the year to identify issues, network, and lead projects in the municipality, including the Career & Information Fair and the Meet- Your-Needs Day . In January 2015, the committee decided to formalize a Terms of Reference and begin a process that engages with a broader range of local residents.
Contact:
Chris Kawalec Community Social Plan Coordinator City of Peterborough 705.748.8830 x.3834 [email protected] www.peterborough.ca/SocialServices
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Building Communities Where Everyone has Access to Healthy Food Page 33of150 Food Insecurity
Lack of Low Wages and Affordable Assistance Housing Levels Social Exclusion Growing Income and Wealth Inequality Page 34of150 A Community Enjoys Food Security When….. • All people, at all times, have physical & economic access to nutritious, safe, personally and culturally appropriate foods
• Food is produced in ways that are environmentally sound, socially just, and promote community self‐reliance.
• Food is provided in a manner that promotes human dignity. Peterborough Community Food Network Page 35of150 Food Insecurity in the City and County of Peterborough Page 36of150 2014 Nutritious Food Basket Page 37of150 Scenarios Monthly Single Single Man Single Single Parent Family of Family of 4 Income/ Man (Ontario Elderly Family of 2 4 (Ontario Expenses (Ontario Disability Woman (Ontario (full‐time Median) Works) Support (Old Age Works) Minimum Program) Security/ Wage) Guaranteed Income Supplement) Monthly Income –after $709 $1,179 $1,513 $1,961 $2,748 $6,954 tax; includes fed/prov benefits and tax credits Rent –may or may not $668 $800 $800 $941 $1129 $1,428 include heat/hydro) Food –based on $286 $286 $208 $643 $850 $850 Canada’s Food Guide What’s Left? ‐$245 $93 $505 $377 $769 $4,676 % Income required for 94% 68% 53% 48% 41% 21% Shelter
Page 38of150 % Income required for 40% 24% 14% 33% 31% 12% nutritious food What does it mean? Page 39of150 Short‐Term Building System
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“As long as the illusion that immediate food assistance is available for people unable to feed themselves persists, there is little impetus for government to review the adequacy of their welfare programs or for the public to pressure them to do
so” (Tarasuk, Loopstra 2014) Page 41of150 Nourish…belonging through growing, cooking, and enjoying food together. Page 42of150
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Staff Report
Food Insecurity in Peterborough
Date: November 12, 2014
To: Board of Health
From: Dr. Rosana Pellizzari, Medical Officer of Health
Original approved by Original approved by
Rosana Pellizzari, M.D. Carolyn Doris, Public Health Nutritionist
Recommendations
That the Board of Health for the Peterborough County-City Health Unit: receive the staff report, Food Insecurity in Peterborough, for information; and, share the contents of this report with members of the City of Peterborough Joint Services Steering Committee and members of Peterborough City and County Councils.
Financial Implications and Impact
There are no financial implications for the board of health arising from this report.
Decision History
At the November 9, 2005 Board of Health meeting, the Board of Health approved the position that all low income and social assistance recipients should receive an increase that will cover the cost of nourishing food in addition to a Special Diet Allowance for those with specified medical conditions. Letters were sent to Premier McGuinty, the Provincial Ministers of Child and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Finance, Health and Long-Term Care, Health Promotion and local municipal government officials.
On July 30, 2008, members of the Board of Health and PCCHU staff met with M.P.P. Jeff Leal to discuss the need for 2008 funding for the Food Security Community Partnership Program
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(FSCPP). Board members explained that poverty and health are strongly related and that this initiative supported community members who clearly want to make healthier food choices but can’t because of low incomes. The FSCPP complemented local food security programs by filling in identified gaps in services and using local resources effectively.
At the October 8, 2008 Board of Health meeting, the Board endorsed the Ontario Public Health Association resolution passed in November 2007 calling for a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy; endorsed the 25-in-5 Declaration; and requested the Minister of Community and Social Services and the Minister of Children and Youth Services respond to the recommendations made in the Special Diet Expert Review Committee Final Report regarding the increases and expansions to the current Special Diet Schedule.
At the May 9, 2012 Board of Health meeting, Susan Hubay and Joëlle Favreau provided a comprehensive update on food security, which included details for the Nourish project which seeks to build community connections and reduce isolation from poverty through skills sharing opportunities. Deputy Mayor and Board Member Andy Sharpe offered to champion the initiative with the County of Peterborough.
At the September 12, 2012 Board of Health meeting, the Board received for information the 2012 Nutritious Food Basket results, “Limited Incomes: A Recipe for Hunger” and proposed strategies to improve food security among individuals and families living on low incomes locally.
At that same meeting, following a Staff Report on “Cuts to Social Assistance Benefits: A Public Health Perspective”, the Board agreed to send a letter to John Milloy, Minister of Community and Social Services, Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, with copies to MPPs Jeff Leal and Laurie Scott, Ontario Boards of Health and the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), to request enhanced provincial funding of Discretionary Benefits for people receiving social assistance, and continued support for housing retention, moving, and home maintenance expenses.
At the December 12, 2012 Board of Health meeting, the Board sent letters to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Community and Social Services, and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care requesting that: o the government increase social assistance rates to a level that reflects the true costs of nutritious food and housing and in the interim provide an immediate increase of $100 per month for every adult in receipt of social assistance. o any revisions to the Special Diet Program be developed in collaboration with Dietitians of Canada - Ontario.
The Board also requested a presentation from staff about a proactive strategy to address the long-term funding situation for the Food for Kids Peterborough and County Student
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Nutrition Programs (breakfast clubs and snack programs). This was presented in January, 2013.
In December 2012 the Board directed staff to prepare a letter to be sent to the federal Minister of Health and the Chief Public Health Officer requesting that the Public Health Agency of Canada enhance funding for the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program.
Background
Boards of Health are mandated to monitor food affordability annually by the Ontario Public Health Standards.1 Health Unit staff price out local food costs required to provide a basic nutritious diet. These costs are compared to a variety of income scenarios to determine affordability. According to the 2014 PCCHU Nutritious Food Basket results, the monthly cost of feeding a family of four is $850 in Peterborough City and County. The report notes that local food prices have increased 7.6% over the past two years; however, the issue is not merely that the cost of food is high, but that incomes are too low.2
People living on low incomes find that after paying for rent and utilities there is not enough money to buy nourishing food. For example, a single person living on Ontario Works would find himself $245 in the negative at the end of the month, if he purchased nourishing food as recommended in Canada’s Food Guide. A number of factors impact the ability to choose nourishing food, however income and the cost of housing are by far the most significant. Under current conditions, the result is food insecurity, which is the inadequate or insecure access to healthy food in the context of financial constraints.3
Unfortunately, the pressures on families and individuals living on low incomes in Peterborough continue to increase. Since 2012, significant cuts have been made to both the Housing Stability Fund (which provides short term financial assistance to help people remain in or obtain adequate housing) and Discretionary Benefit Funds (which provide funding for critical items and services such as bus pass subsidies, vision care, dentures, baby supplies and children’s recreation subsidies). The implications for increased risk of food insecurity are clear: after paying for rent and utilities the most vulnerable in our community now have new expenses competing for their food dollars.4
Food insecurity is associated with inadequate nutrient intake. Literature shows that Canadian adults, adolescents and children in food-insecure households consume less fruit, vegetables, and milk products and have lower vitamin and mineral intakes, when compared with those in food-secure households.5 Research also suggests that, for women in particular, the lower the household income the less able they are to afford milk products and vegetables.5 This leads to inadequacy of a number of nutrients including protein, B vitamins, folate, iron, zinc and vitamin A.6,7 These nutrients are an important part of a healthy diet as identified in Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide.
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Food insecurity also leads to increased risk of infectious and chronic diseases. It is more difficult to manage these diseases and conditions for people who are food insecure.8 Individuals in food insecure households had significantly higher odds of rating their health as poor or fair and were more likely to report having heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.9 Through a healthy diet, the risk of developing these diseases can be decreased.
Table 1: 2014 Nutritious Food Basket Case Scenarios Monthly Single Single Single Single Family of Family of Income/ Man Man Elderly Parent 4 4 Expenses Woman Family of 3 Monthly $709 $1,179 $1,513 $1,961 $2,748 $6,954 Income – after (Ontario (Ontario (Old Age (Ontario (Minimum (Ontario tax; includes Works) Disability Security & Works) Wage) median) federal & Support Guaranteed provincial Program) Income benefits and Supplement) tax credits Estimated $668 $800 $800 $941 $1,129 $1,428 Shelter Cost Food – based $286 $286 $208 $643 $850 $850 on Canada’s Food Guide What’s Left? -$245 $93 $505 $377 $769 $4,676 % Income 94% 68% 53% 48% 41% 21% Required for Shelter % income 40% 24% 14% 33% 31% 12% required for nutritious food Note: Shelter costs may or may not include utilities.
Food Insecurity in Peterborough There is significant concern in Peterborough that many people in the community are not food secure. About 11.5% of people in Peterborough households experience some degree of household food insecurity, defined as worrying about running out of food; compromising food quality or not having a variety of food choices on hand. For 5%* of people in Peterborough households the situation is severe, and people, including children, do not have enough to eat because of a lack of money. (*estimates should be interpreted with caution due to large sampling variability).10 Preliminary analysis suggests that one in seven children (under 18 years of age) in Peterborough now live in a food insecure home.11 These statistics show a trend of increasing food security rates from past years.12
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Across Canada there are now food banks in every province and territory with a network of almost 5,000 emergency food programs including food banks, soup kitchens and various meal and snack programs offered by schools, shelters, drop-in centers, prenatal programs and other such community organizations.13 Locally, the primary response to food insecurity has been food banks and meal programs. There is now a food bank or food cupboard in every township in Peterborough County and nine food banks/cupboards throughout the City of Peterborough.14 In March 2013, 7,724 people used a Kawartha Food Share member agency food bank.15 Some individuals and families are at greater risk for food insecurity than others. Social assistance recipients, especially lone-parent families, are particularly vulnerable, with 60% reporting a lack of food security. However, 55% of all Ontarians who reported being food insecure had some employment income.16 Despite perceptions about food bank users, locally 10.6% of people who access local food banks had employment income and 5.3% were home owners.17
There is a very real concern that community-based charitable food programs might be enabling the retraction of social programs. Tarasuk, Dachner and Loopstra (2014) state that “As long as the illusion that immediate food assistance is available for people unable to feed themselves persists, there is little impetus for governments to review the adequacy of their welfare programs or for the public to pressure them to do so”.18 These programs do not address the root cause of food insecurity, which is lack of sufficient income.19
Improved incomes are the most important response to food insecurity. In the long term, it would seem reasonable that the Nutritious Food Basket results provided annually to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care be used as a starting point in determining the rates for adequate social assistance rates.20,21
In summary, insufficient income is the root cause of household food insecurity and improving the incomes of vulnerable populations is the most important response to food insecurity. Until income issues are addressed, people will continue to suffer the consequences of poor nutrition.
It will continue to be critical to support advocacy efforts at the municipal, provincial, and federal level for improved social assistance and minimum wage rates, increased employment opportunities and increased access to affordable housing. In the interim, local community food programs will need to improve access to nourishing foods with an emphasis on vegetables, fruit, and milk products.
Rationale
The board of health has been an effective and credible advocate for food security in Peterborough. Health unit staff continues to play leadership roles in addressing food insecurity and advocating for change. Support from local Boards of Health, provincial public health agencies and broader advocacy networks are important allies in the efforts to address the root causes of food insecurity.
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Strategic Direction
This report applies to Determinants of Health and Health Equity by providing current evidence related to the impacts of poverty and food insecurity.
Contact: Carolyn Doris, RD, Public Health Nutritionist Nutrition Promotion, Community Health (705) 743-1000, ext. 251 [email protected]
Attachments: Attachment A – Limited Incomes: A Recipe For Hunger, October 2014, Peterborough County- City Health Unit
References: 1. Ministry of Health Promotion, Nutritious Food Basket Guidance Document, May 2010
2. Peterborough County-City Health Unit, “Limited Incomes: A Recipe for Hunger”, October 2014
3. Tarsuk, V., Mitchell, A. Dachner, N (2014). Household food insecurity in Canada, 2012 Toronto: Research to identify policy options to reduce food insecurity (PROOF). Retrieved from http://nutritionalsciences.lamp.utoronto.ca
4. Peterborough County-City Health Unit, “Backgrounder Information for the Municipal All- Candidates Meeting, October 16, 2014: Social Assistance, Housing and Discretionary Benefits, ”, October 2014
5. Vogt, J. & Tarasuk, V., Analysis of Ontario sample in Cycle 2.2 of the Canadian Community Health Survey 2004, Toronto, 2007. Available online: http://www.phred-redsp.on.ca/CCHSReport.htm
6. Dietitians of Canada, “Individual and Household Food Insecurity in Canada: Position of Dietitians of Canada”, March 2005
7. Kirkpatrick, S., Tarasuk, V. Food Insecurity is Associated with Nutrient Inadequacies among Canadian Adults and Adolescents. 2008 http://jn.nutrition.org/cointent/138/3/604.full
8. Vozoris, NT, Tarasuk, V., Household food insufficiency is associated with poor health. Journal of Nutrition, 133, 120-126, 2003.
9. Ibid.
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10. Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 20011-2011, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
11. Ibid.
12. Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2009-2010, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
13. Food Banks Canada, Hunger County 2013: A comprehensive report on hunger and food bank use in Canada and recommendations for change (2013). Food Banks Canada, http://www.foodbanks.ca
14. Food For All, Peterborough County-City Health Unit. July 2014 Accessed at http://www.foodinpeterborough.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-16-Food-For- All.pdf
15. www.pspc.on.ca/pdf/Infonote_food_bank_report_released.pdf
16. Vogt, J. & Tarasuk, V., Analysis of Ontario sample in Cycle 2.2 of the Canadian Community Health Survey 2004, Toronto, 2007. Available online: http://www.phred-redsp.on.ca/CCHSReport.htm
17. www.pspc.on.ca/pdf/Infonote_food_bank_report_released.pdf
18. Tarasuk, V., Dachner, N, Loopstra R. (2014) food banks, welfare and food insecurity in Canada, British food Journal, Vol 116 Iss 9 p 1405-1471.
19. Powers, E. (2005) Individual and household food insecurity in Canada: Position of Dietitians of Canada Dietitians of Canada
20. Dietitians of Canada, Ontario, Submission to the Social Assistance Review Commission, Second Discussion Paper, March 2012
21. Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance, “Evidence-informed Healthy Eating Messages”, April 2010
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® Greater Peterborough’s Vital Signs
Greater Peterborough’s Vital Signs® is a collaborative community initiative led by the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. It is an annual snapshot of our community that measures the vitality of Greater Peterborough, identifies needs, strengths and trends, and supports actions on issues that are critical to our quality of life. The statistics used in Greater Peterborough’s Vital Signs® 2014 are drawn from local and national data sources, as well as a local survey on community perception.
Highlights from the 2nd annual report The second edition of Vital Signs® broadens our community snapshot, expanding on last year’s report with 20 new indicators and 1 additional area of vitality: housing. As a collaborative initiative, more than 30 community partners contributed to Greater Peterborough’s Vital Signs® 2014.
Community Perception Survey Results
We have a great sense of community. One of the best things about living in Greater Peterborough is the high level of community connectedness.
We want to strengthen community leadership. There is a desire for diverse and attentive leaders with a vision for the future and a willingness to collaborate.
We’re concerned about the economy and environment. Both economy and environment were rated as top priorities for the community.
Trends worth Watching
Food insecurity is rising. Since 2007, the proportion of food insecure households in Greater Peterborough has increased by 4.1%.
Access to doctors is improving. The number of people without a family doctor has decreased by 3.7% since 2003.
Occupations are shifting. Creative occupations, or jobs where people are paid to ‘think’ rather than ‘make’, are expected to grow by 23% by 2020.
Noteworthy Statistics
Peterborough is a giving community. We surpass provincial and national levels of volunteerism and charitable donations.
Migration is key to our population growth. Between 2006 and 2011, Greater Peterborough’s population grew as a result of movement into the area, rather than births.
Housing affordability is a challenge for our community. 48.1% of renters and 17.8% of homeowners spend more than 30% of their income on shelter costs.
Read Vital Signs® and pass it on to a friend, neighbour or colleague. Use it to start a conversation, ask questions or take action.
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Greater Peterborough’s
2014 Page 74 of 150 YOUR COMMUNITY MAKES YOU. GREATER PETERBOROUGH’S 1 YOU MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY. 2ND ANNUAL VITAL SIGNS® REPORT
Each of us is a product of our community. The communities we grow up in, and move into, make us who we Links to further information — located are. At the same time, our communities are the sum of those who live within them – a unique mix of our throughout this report — are indicated by personalities, cultures, interests and endeavours. The causes we care about, the time we invest and the people the icon shown here. we bring together shape our lives and our communities, now and for future generations.
Community vitality is about where we are and where we’re going, and it involves an understanding of our strengths and our needs in order to work together to move ourselves forward. Vital Signs® offers us a snapshot of the vitality of our community, and this snapshot is as much a reflection of each of us as it is an invitation to give back, to keep shaping ourselves and our community.
Take a few minutes to read through Vital Signs®. We hope that you will find yourself reflected here, and we hope that you learn something new about your community. Most of all, we hope that you are as inspired as we are to keep giving back.
Janice Green, John Good, Chair Executive Director Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough 261 George Street North, Suite 202 Peterborough, ON K9J 3G9 Page 75 of 150 705.740.2347 [email protected] @cfpg_ communityfoundationptbo 2 GLOSSARY AND NOTES IF GREATER PETERBOROUGH WERE 100 PEOPLE... 3
1 Greater Peterborough BETWEEN 2006 AND 2011: 4 person immigrated people to Greater In this report, Greater Peterborough refers The population of the City of Peterborough were born Peterborough to the City and County of Peterborough, increased overall by 4 people. 8 including eight townships: Asphodel- The population of the County of Peterborough 11 Norwood, Cavan Monaghan, Douro-Dummer, decreased overall by 2 people. Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, North Kawartha, 6 Otonabee South Monaghan, Selwyn and Trent The population of Greater Peterborough 4 5 Lakes, as well as Curve Lake First Nation and increased overall by 1 person. Hiawatha First Nation. 10 1 5 people 1. Asphodel-Norwood 3 Peterborough CMA 2. Cavan Monaghan 9 died 3. City Of Peterborough The Peterborough CMA (Census Metropolitan 4. Curve Lake 5. Douro-Dummer 2 7 Area) is a geographic area established by 6. Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Statistics Canada which is comprised of the 7. Hiawatha City of Peterborough and four surrounding 8. North Kawartha 9. Otonabee-South Monaghan townships: Cavan Monaghan, Douro-Dummer, 10. Selwyn Otonabee-South Monaghan and Selwyn. The 11. Trent Lakes population of the Peterborough CMA accounts 22 ONTARIO people moved to for 88% of the total population of Greater Greater Peterborough Peterborough. 2 from within Ontario people moved to A NOTE ON INDICATORS: Wherever possible, Greater Peterborough from within Canada Page 76 of 150 the indicators in Vital Signs® cover the full area 18 of Greater Peterborough. Sometimes data is people moved from only available at the CMA level; indicators that CANADA Greater Peterborough 3 to elsewhere in Ontario refer to the Peterborough CMA are marked by people moved from an asterisk. Greater Peterborough to another province 4 DEMOGRAPHICS COMMUNITY PERCEPTION SURVEY 5
POPULATION FOREIGN-BORN POPULATION* Community perspective is an important part of vitality. 580 people shared their thoughts on Greater Peterborough through the 2014 community perception survey, telling us about their priorities, what they love 8.2% of people in Greater Peterborough were born in another country. GREATER PETERBOROUGH about living in our community, and where change is needed, as well as rating the vitality of each area covered in Birthplaces of foreign born population in Greater Peterborough: this report on a five point scale. Look for the Community Perception rating on the pages to follow. EUROPE Five point scale used to rate areas of Community Perception Survey 1 34933 68.9 community vitality: participants said: % 13.4 The top three priority areas for Greater 9.1 Peterborough are... % % Yikes! We urgently need to make some big 78 698 56 235 changes. Economy USA 4.7 Environment City of Peterborough County of Peterborough % 2.0 Health and Wellness (58%) (42%) % AFRICA Uh-Oh. This is concerning and needs attention IN GREATER PETERBOROUGH... The best things about living in Greater Peterborough are... First Nations make up 4% of the population SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICA ASIA & Visible Minorities make up 3.1% of the population & CARIBBEAN THE MIDDLE EAST So-So. Some things are good, but some things High levels of The environment The mix of The median age of the population is 45.7 years community and green space urban and rural need to change. connectedness lifestyles WHERE WE LIVE WHO WE LIVE WITH POVERTY INCOME* Pretty Good. Overall, we’re doing a good job. 73% Single Detached Houses 26% (Low Income Measure, $30 420 Things we’d like to change in Greater Peterborough after tax) Median total income include... 20%Page 77 of 150 single person households Apartment 16.3% Increasing 55% Overall Poverty Rate $45 328 Fantastic! Our community is doing great. Strengthening community equity and 7% Semi-detached/Row leadership diversity 19.3% Median employment income House 2-3 person households Child Poverty Rate On average, the median total Developing employment 19% 2.3% Elderly Poverty Rate opportunities and the economy incomes of women are 32% 4+ person households lower than those of men in the Peterborough CMA. The best thing about Greater Peterborough is: Community Vitality includes: “. . . places “... being immersed in a community of concerned and events where people gather, share citizens who are actively working to make and ARTS + experiences, and make connections.” keep Peterborough a great place to live.” COMMUNITY 6 CULTURE INVOLVEMENT 7
WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT LIBRARY USE RECREATION FACILITIES CHARITABLE * Proportion of women in municipal Average library usage per person in 2012 Square metres of municipally owned recreation DONATIONS government in 2013 facilities per 1000 people in 2012 Proportion of tax filers making Greater Peterborough INDOOR charitable donations, and the median Mayors 22%, Councillors 26% charitable donation in 2012 28 Greater Peterborough 1054 m2 Ontario 25 Barrie 410 m2 Greater Peterborough 25.0% $290 Mayors 14%, Councillors 24% Oshawa 342 m2 23.5% $320 Ontario Canada OUTDOOR Canada 22.4% $270 Mayors 16%, Councillors 26% 16 Barrie 3354 m2 Greater Peterborough 621 m2 2 12 Oshawa 27 m * ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ARTS & CULTURE VOLUNTEERISM Volunteer Rate in 2010 The total amount of money spent in the local economy as a result of the following festivals and events $4 800 000 city of Peterborough 51.9% Peterborough Musicfest (2010) Volunteerism is on the rise Ontario 47.7% $766 234 in Peterborough, with a Multicultural Canada Day (2013) canada 47% 5.5% increase from 2007. $1 000 533 Page 78 of 150 FYI: There were 230 artists employed fulltime in Greater Peterborough in 2011. Liftlock Atom Hockey Tournament (2014)
The Gwen and Bill Brown Fund for the Arts, a permanent endowment, A 2013 grant to the New Canadians Centre enabled volunteers to complete community will make its first grants in 2015 to support charitable projects and organizations within interpreter training in identified high needs languages including Spanish, Mandarin, the Peterborough arts community. Established by their daughter with an initial gift of Arabic and Korean. Increasing the quality and availability of volunteer interpretation $50 000, the fund honours the artistic and cultural legacy of Gwen and Bill Brown, helps people with limited English skills access important community, government and long-time residents of Peterborough. social services and increases their ability to participate in the life of their community. Community Vitality includes: “. . . a decent standard of living for everyone, regardless of income. The best thing about Greater Peterborough is: 8 ECONOMY “. . . the environment; green space, trails ENVIRONMENT 9 and parks, we have it all!”
* LIVING WAGE OCCUPATIONS 47.6% 28.8% 20.9% AIR QUALITY The hourly wage required to afford basic everyday Fields of work by proportion Service Creative Labour and Number of days with smog advisories expenses and live a decent quality of life in of jobs in 2006 Sector Occupations Manufacturing Greater Peterborough in 2012 8 0 13 2 Days Days Days Days Single Person $14.30 2010 2011 2012 2013 /hour Creative occupations, or jobs where people are Greater Peterborough had an average of 6 days with paid to ‘think’, rather than smog advisories per year from 2010 - 2013, compared ‘make’, are expected to to the provincial average of 13 days per year. grow 23% by 2020. Family of 4 (with 2 workers each OPEN SPACE earning a living wage) Average hectares of municipally owned open space per 1000 people in 2012 9.3 9.2 5.4 BARRIE GREATER GUELPH $16.47 * /hour PART TIME WORK PETERBOROUGH Proportion of the labour force working part-time in 2010
Greater Peterborough 25.0% PUBLIC TRAILS 0.36 57% of workers fall below the living wage. If all 0.8 km Average kilometers of trails per 1000 people in 2012 km workers earned a living wage, there would be an Barrie 20.9% 0.85 additional $10 million dollars flowing through There is a total of 108 km of trails in Greater km our local economy every week. Oshawa 19.5% Peterborough; 28 km in the City of Peterborough and
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CFGP is investing in Make Work, a series of professional development activities CFGP presented 7 Days of Green during Environment Week in June 2014 with 22 community designed to propel the careers of artists and cultural workers to the provincial and partners. Events, including honey tasting, bat watching and Peterborough’s first ever buy- national level. Delivered by ARTSPACE and the Peterborough Folk Festival, this local cash mob, helped to encourage green living and green giving. 7 Days of Green allowed program will foster employment growth and economic sustainability within our environmentally focused charities in our community to showcase their innovative programs and region’s arts and culture sector. leverage their collective voices and resources to increase their impact in the community. Community Vitality means Community Vitality means: “. . . everyone must be able to participate in the “. . . everyone can access decent food, community and have equal access to a healthy life.” barrier free.” HEALTH + 10 FOOD SECURITY WELLNESS 11
DENTAL HEALTH FOOD BANKS FOOD INSECURITY ACCESS TO DOCTORS Proportion of the population (12+) that visited Number of individuals who accessed Percent of population (12+) in food Proportion of the population (12+) a dentist in the past 12 months (2009/2010) a food bank in March 2013 insecure households in 2011/2012 without a regular medical doctor in 74.4% GREATER 2013 ONTARIO Greater Peterborough Food insecurity has PETERBOROUGH % The proportion of people without a 5.9% % 7.7 7728 increased by 4.1% 11.9 regular medical doctor in Greater Greater Peterborough 70.2% Peterborough has decreased 3.7% since 2007. 8.8% Ontario since 2003. Ontario NOTE: A household is considered food insecure if it is 15.5% experiencing a shortage of good quality food, or is at risk of a shortage, because of a lack of income. Canada
* % Of these 7728 people, 249 were AGRICULTURE 19.7 Woodland/Wetland seniors, 3153 were children, 152 were Agricultural Land Use post-secondary students, 267 were in 2011 4.1% employed, 1495 were receiving social Fallow/Other Uses assistance, 138 were home owners, 1786 rented and 391 lived in social housing. 24.9% Pasture MOOD DISORDERS 43% of people in Greater Peterborough Population (12+) who Greater Peterborough 13.0% who hadn’t seen a dentist in the past reported that they have three years said that cost was a barrier, Ontario 8.4% been diagnosed by a health compared to 29% provincially. % professional as having a mood Page 80 of 150 Crops 51.3 Canada 7.6% disorder in 2013
CFGP is helping Nourish Havelock build an accessible community garden in an effort to With the help of CFGP, the Balsillie Family Branch of the YMCA is expanding their address the lack of access to healthy food for people living on low incomes. The garden features programming to include young children with special needs. Partnering with Autism raised beds tailored to seniors and gardeners with disabilities, along with educational plots to Ontario and others, YMCA staff are gaining the expertise and training needed to deliver a showcase environmentally sustainable practices for growing food and maximizing yield. social and physical activity program for children that require specialized support, helping to ensure that all children and their families can live healthy, active lives. Community Vitality means: “. . . we have a mix of housing to suit everyone, with support for those who need it.” 12 HOUSING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
* AFFORDABILITY The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough is grateful to all of the individuals and organizations Proportion of households in core housing need in 2011 who contributed to Vital Signs®. Overall Renters Owners 25.9% 48.1% 17.8% Note: A Household is considered to be in ‘core housing need’ if shelter costs exceed 30% of income. Renters are more likely than homeowners to live in unaffordable housing.
Cavan Monaghan Libraries Peterborough Economic Development RESALE PRICE* Centre for the Study of Living Standards Peterborough Musicfest Ontario City of Peterborough Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network Average resale price of a house in 2011 Greater Peterborough $366 390 Community Counselling and Resource Centre Peterborough Social Planning Council A homeowner in Greater Peterborough $254 605 County of Peterborough Public Energy * would need an annual income over Douro Dummer Library RBC Employee Volunteer Grant Program RENT $71 100 for the average house to be Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Selwyn Public Library Average rent for a 2 bedroom affordable. GreenUP Sport Kawartha apartment in 2011 Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Public Library Sustainable Peterborough Heads up for Inclusion Trent Centre for Community Based Education Greater Peterborough $899 Kawartha Food Share Trent Lakes Public Library Kawartha Land Trust Trent University Ontario $940 New Canadians Centre United Way of Peterborough and District North Kawartha Library Workforce Development Board A renter in Greater Peterborough would Peterborough County-City Health Unit need an annual income of $38 200 for
thePage 81 of 150 average 2 bedroom apartment to FYI: There are 3 emergency housing shelters in Greater Peterborough which sheltered be affordable. an average of 57 people per night in 2013.
With support from CFGP’s newly established Social Finance Fund, the Mount Community Centre is accessing the capital needed to develop affordable housing units using a community hub model. The Mount Community Centre is the first organization to benefit from the Social Finance Fund, receiving the largest grant that CFGP has awarded since being established in 2009. WANT TO GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY?
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Ontario Municipalities
2015 Page 93of150 Introduction • CRINS‐SINRC is a not‐for‐profit, member‐owned, shared service organization. • Membership limited to Canadian municipalities and provincial agencies / governments identified as Land Use Authorities (LUAs) for the purposes of IC’s Client Procedure Circular (CPC) 2‐0‐03, Issue 4, or agencies which oversee provincial heads of power whiche ar required to support the Radiocommunications Act –i.e. public health, occupational health and safety, environment, and the practice of engineering. • Conceived in January 2011, launched in January 2012. • Current membership of 150+ municipal units and agencies, including unincorporated areas, and provincial agencies. Page 94of150 CRINS‐SINRC Mandate • Serve as expert staff for municipal members to evaluate proposed radiocommunications sites and support planning staff. • Educate the public on issues pertaining to antenna system and tower siting in our member jurisdictions. • Manage the public consultation process on behalf of our municipal members. • Present results of public consultations / municipal input to proponents and Industry Canada. • Provide oversight of ongoing obligations of proponents on behalf of members when required. Page 95of150 Law and Regulations • Radiocommunications are developed under the authority of the Minister of Industry vested in the Radiocommunications Act.
– Mandate: “... ensuring the orderly establishment or modification of radio stations and the orderly development and efficient operation of radiocommunication in Canada, [...]” –Section 5 (1).
• Authority includes: – establish technical requirements and technical standards in relation to radio apparatus, interference‐causing equipment, and radio‐sensitive equipment, or any class thereof;
– plan the allocation and use of the spectrum;
– approve each site on which radio apparatus, including antenna systems, may be located, and approve the erection of all masts, towers and other antenna‐supporting structures;
– test radio apparatus for compliance with technical standards established under this Act;
– require holders of, and applicants for, radio authorizations to disclose to the Minister such information as the Minister considers appropriate respecting the present and proposed use of the radio apparatus in question and the cost of installing or maintaining it, including subsequent material changes in such information on an ongoing basis; Page 96of150 Heads of Power
• Radiocommunications Act – Industry Canada •Safety Code 6 –Health Canada
• Provincial Heads of Power • Practice of Professional Engineering • Building Code adoption • Occupational Health and Safety • Public Health • Environment • First Nations (Land Claims)
• Devolved Provincial Authority • Land Use Authority (Planning & Development) • Conservation and Heritage Authorities Page 97of150 CRINS‐SINRC Service Goals • Bringing together all the stakeholders (proponents, public, LUA). • Educating the Public on Antenna Siting Issues • Transparent Disclosure on Proposed Sites • Engaging in a Constructive Discourse with the Public • Audit Trail and Statistical Modelling. Page 98of150 CRINS‐SINRC Website http://www.crins‐sinrc.ca/ Page 99of150 Using CRINS‐SINRC • How does an LUA become involved? – No fees (free) to LUAs who participate • What do you (LUA) do? – Obtain approval from your Planning Committee / Council to participate. – Send us a letter from your CAO/Mayor/Warden indicating the decision. – Adopt a revised antenna siting protocol which mandates the use of CRINS‐SINRC as the conduit
Page 100of150 for consultation as per IC CPC 2‐0‐03. Page 101 of 150 Page 102 of 150 Page 103 of 150 Tl"ent REPORT
TO: Mayor & Members of Council FROM: DATE: February 17, 2015 APPROVED BY: RE: Zoning By-law Amendment - Deposit added to Fees and Charges By-law
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receives the report from the Planning Technician and approves the requirement for a deposit with an application for Zoning By-law Amendment and that the deposit amount be added to the Fees and Charges By-law.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Lessen the loss of Planning revenue that covers Planning expenditures.
BACKGROUND:
The fee for a Zoning By-law Amendment is $1,000. This fee covers the costs incurred by the Planning Department which include, but are not limited to, postage, copies, mileage, salaries, etc.
Some Zoning By-law Amendments are more complicated than others or become a legal matter and a Planning Consultant and/or lawyer must get involved with the application. In some circumstances, the Planning/Legal fees can take up most of the fee paid and the Planning Department loses revenue as the fee is not covering the actual costs of the application.
It is staff's recommendation that the fee remain the same but a deposit of $500.00 be required with each application. If the application is complicated and the municipality requires the expertise of a professional, the invoice received from that professional would be paid from the deposit monies. If the deposit goes below $100.00, the applicant would be required to top it back up to $500.00. Once the application has received a decision and the 20 day appeal period has expired, the balance remaining in the deposit account would be paid to the applicant.
This deposit would only be added to a Zoning By-law Application that is being submitted without an Official Plan Amendment. The ones that are submitted with an OPA have a $4,000.00 deposit.
This new $500.00 deposit amount would need to be added to the Fees and Charges By-law.
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APPLICANT: Stuart and Jennifer Picken FILE B – 108-14 LOT: 31, CON.: A MUNICIPAL WARD: Galway 911 address: 3580 County Rd 121, Roll #: 1542-020-200-06900, Island # or other: APPLICATION FOR: Addition to a Lot
RECOMMENDATION: Application conforms to the Official Plan. Severed parcel does not conform to the Zoning By-Law. Retained parcel conforms to the Zoning By-Law. The Township recommends this application. If the application is approved, the following conditions are requested: 1. Cash-in-lieu of parkland fee be paid to the Municipality. 2. Rezoning of the severed parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 3. Rezoning of the retained parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 4. Minor Variance for the severed parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 5. Minor Variance for the retained parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 6. Road widening on severed portion, of . Cost to be incurred by the applicant. 7. An Agreement is to be entered into between the Applicant & the Municipality and registered on title at the applicants expense which would . 8. A Merger Agreement is to be entered into between the Transferor, Transferee and Municipality, pursuant to Section 51(26) and Section 53(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990, and registered on title to merge the severed parcel with the abutting (or separated) land identified by property roll # 1542-020-200-06903, such that these 2 parcels shall be considered as one lot and shall not be dealt with separately. (To be used in the case of an addition to a lot which was previously created by severance, plan of subdivision or is physically separated). 9. The solicitor for the applicant is to provide an undertaking, whereby he informs the Committee, in writing, that the lands are being conveyed to an abutting property owner and a merger of title shall take place. (To be used in the case of an addition to a lot which had not been created by severance – usually created before subdivision control began in 1979). 10. 11. Comments:
OFFICIAL PLAN: Application conforms to the Township Official Plan policies, Section(s) 6. Severed Parcel: a) Proposed Use: Rural Residential. b) Land Use Designation(s): Rural. c) The proposed use is a permitted one. d) Special policies affecting the severed parcel (i.e. OPA): . Retained Parcel(s): a) Proposed Use: Rural. b) Land Use Designation(s): Rural. c) The proposed use is a permitted one. d) Special policies affecting the retained parcel (i.e. OPA): .
ZONING BY-LAW: Severed Parcel: a) The severed parcel does not conform to the Township Zoning By-Law provisions, Section(s) 15. b) A rezoning is required for the severed parcel. c) A minor variance is not required for the severed parcel. d) The existing zoning of the severed parcel is: Rural. e) The recommended zoning of the severed parcel would be: Rural-1 or Rural Residential. Retained Parcel(s): a) The retained parcel conforms to the Township Zoning By-Law provisions, Section(s) 15. b) A rezoning is not required for the retained parcel. c) A minor variance is not required for the retained parcel. d) The existing zoning of the retained parcel is: . e) The recommended zoning of the retained parcel would be: . General: a) If the severed and/or retained parcel(s) do not conform to the Zoning By-Law, Council supports
a rezoning and/or minor variance. B - 108 14 Picken MAF Completed By: Kari Stevenson Date: February 17, 2015 Amended Date:
2015-02-10 Page 113 of 150 This document is available in 12 pt. font if required for accessibility. COUNTY OF PETERBOROUGH Reply to: Ann Hamilton LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE (705) 743-3718, 1-800-710-9586, Ext. 310 fax: 705-876-1730 [email protected]
FILE: B-108-14 DATE: January 30, 2015
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CONSENT
TO: Municipality Public Works BPOA Planning Department City of Peterborough CP Rail Health Unit Ministry of Transportation (K) (B) Conservation Authority Trent Severn Waterway (ORCA) (CVCA) (KRCA) Chief, First Nation Council
Pursuant to Section 3(8) of ONTARIO REGULATION 197/96, under the Planning Act, I am enclosing a copy of an application for Consent, for your review and comments to the Peterborough County Land Division Office.
An application for Consent has been made by Stuart and Jennifer Picken .
Purpose and Effect The purpose of the application is to request the consent of the Land Division Office to the conveyance of a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 336 feet and an area of approximately 2.3 acres.
The effect of the application is to create an addition to an existing residential lot.
Location of Land Municipality: (Ward of) Galway Lot 31 Concession A. Plan Block
Other Planning Act Applications: This land is the subject of the application is the subject of another application under the Planning Act for: Official Plan Amendment: File Number Zoning By-Law Amendment: File Number Minor Variance: File Number Minister’s Zoning Order Amendment: File Number
Decision and Appeal If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Land Division Office at the address noted below.
If a person or public body, that files an appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed consent, does not make a written submission to the Land Division Office before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, then the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal.
Last Day for Receiving Comments: Pursuant to Section 53 (14) of the Planning Act, if an application is made for a consent and a decision regarding the application is not made within 60 days after the day the application is received by the Land Division Office, the applicant may appeal to the Municipal Board. It is the policy of the Land Division Committee that there be 35 consecutive days allowed for agencies to submit their comments.
Therefore, your comments are required to be received prior to March 6, 2015. If comments are not received, prior to this date, the Committee may proceed with the hearing of this application.
Please quote the name of the applicant and the file number, which is located at the top right hand corner of the application form, on your correspondence which is directed to this office.
Additional information regarding this application will be available to the public for inspection between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday at:
COUNTY OF PETERBOROUGH, LAND DIVISION OFFICE, COUNTY COURT HOUSE, 470 WATER STREET, PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO. K9H 3M3
N:/LANDDIV/FORMS/Agency Circulation Notice – New lots & Additions Page 114 of 150 Page 115 of 150 Page 116 of 150 Page 117 of 150 T ..ent REPORT
TO: Mayor & Members of Council FROM: Lois O'Neill-Jackson, CAO DATE: February 17, 2015 APPROVED BY: ~.O · n;} -::-::r.....L RE: OGRAIROMA Delegations
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the report of the CAO for their information.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None.
BACKGROUND: Council directed staff to request delegations from the following Ministries on the following topics at the OGRAIROMA Conference being held February 22 to February 25, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario:
Minister of Transportation: County Road 36 Uploading Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry: Fees from Pits and Quarries on Private & Crown Lands Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure: Infrastructure Needs Minister of Community Safety & Correctional Services: OPP costing Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change: Certificates of Approval for Transfer Stations
The following update is provided for Council's information:
Ministrv Details Minister of Community Safety & Correctional No response Services
Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Joint with Kawartha Lakes & Peterborough County date and location TBD Minister of Transportation Request Denied
Minister of Economic Development, Employment Monday, February 23,2015 and Infrastructure 12: 40 to 12:55 p.m. Minister of the Environment and Climate Chanae Request Denied
The City of Kawartha Lakes will be compiling the delegation to the MNRF. I have requested a copy as soon as possible in order that it can be reviewed prior to the conference.
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January 22, 2015
Municipality of Trent Lakes P.O. Box 820 Bobcaygeon ON K0M 1A0
Honourable Mayor & Members of Council:
We are writing to ask your permission to hold our Tag Days on Friday June 26th and Saturday June 25th, 2015.
Harvey volunteers will wear identification, distribute service and program information to donors and will hold money boxes which have our official Logo and wear name tags. They will be instructed that they are not to be persistent, and should not approach any person from the public who wishes to ignore their presence.
Community Care Harvey plans to approach area businesses individually to ask their permission after council approval.
This event is very important to our fundraising efforts. An early reply from Council granting permission is appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours very truly,
Lynda McKerr, Community Development Coordinator
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BY-LAW NUMBER B2015-022
A BY-LAW TO APPOINT KARI STEVENSON AS SECRETARY-TREASURER AND MICHAEL GODIN AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
In accordance with the and pursuant to the provisions of Section 44(8) of the Planning Act, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes hereby enacts as follows:
1. That Kari Stevenson be and is hereby appointed Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment.
2. That Michael Godin be and is hereby appointed as Assistant Secretary- Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment.
3. That by-law B2015-015 be and is hereby repealed.
4. That this by-law will take effect on February 17th, 2015.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 17th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 17th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
READ A THIRD AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 17th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
Bev Matthews, Mayor
Robert V. Angione, Clerk
Page 146 of 150 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES
BY-LAW NUMBER B2015-023
BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES AND THE BUCKHORN DISTRICT TOURIST ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS the Municipality and the Buckhorn District Tourist Association (BDTA) entered an agreement dated December 17, 2013 for the Buckhorn Welcome Centre for the purpose of operating a tourism welcome centre; and
WHEREAS the tourist welcome centre building is the property of the Municipality and is leased to The Buckhorn District Tourist Association for the provision of tourist services; and
WHEREAS Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O., c. 25, as amended, permits a municipality to enter into agreements for the provision of 'municipal capital facilities' by any person and Ontario Regulation 603/06 permits a municipality to designate lands as a municipal capital facility;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an amendment to the agreement between the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Buckhorn District Tourist Association to identify that the lease agreement for the tourist welcome centre building located at, Concession 8, Pt. Lot 9, Lot 10, RP 45R3248 Parts 1 & 2, geographic Township of Harvey, known municipally as 1976 Lakehurst Road, is also a municipal capital facility agreement.
2. The amendment to the agreement attached hereto as ‘Schedule A’ forms part of this By-law.
3. This By-law shall come into force and effect on the date of final passing thereof.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 17th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 17th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
READ A THIRD AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 17th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
Bev Matthews, Mayor
Robert V. Angione, Clerk
Page 147 of 150 AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN:
The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes (Hereinafter called the "Municipality") -And- Buckhorn District Tourist Association (Hereinafter called "BDTA")
WHEREAS the Municipality and BDTA entered an agreement dated December 17, 2013 for the Buckhorn Welcome Centre for the purpose of operating a tourism welcome centre; and
WHEREAS the tourist welcome centre building is the property of the Municipality and is leased to The Buckhorn District Tourist Association for the provision of tourist services; and
WHEREAS Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O., c. 25, as amended, permits a municipality to enter into agreements for the provision of 'municipal capital facilities' by any person and Ontario Regulation 603/06 permits a municipality to designate lands as a municipal capital facility;
THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE to amend the agreement to identify that the lease agreement for the tourist welcome centre building located at, Concession 8, Pt. Lot 9, Lot 10, RP 45R3248 Parts 1 & 2, geographic Township of Harvey, kn own municipally as 1976 Lakehurst Road, is also a municipal capital facility agreement. Signed this ~ day of JCtI1U(1t(j Witness at Cot,u.
Buckh n District Tourist Association
Witness ______Bev Matthews, Mayor
Bob Angione, Clerk
Page 148 of 150 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES
BY-LAW NUMBER B2015-024 ______
A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW B2008-27 BEING ‘A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL FACILITIES’ FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SCHEDULE ‘A’ TO INCLUDE THE BUCKHORN COMMUNITY CENTRE AND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND THE BUCKHORN DISTRICT TOURIST ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS Council of the Town ship of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey (now the Municipality of Trent Lakes) adopted By-law B2008-27 being ‘A By-law to Provide for Municipal Capital Facilities’;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it desirable to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the By- law;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes hereby enacts as follows:
1. That Schedule ‘A’ is hereby amended to include the following:
Property Roll Number By-law Parties to Lease (1542) Buckhorn 010-302-13301- B2009-126 Judy McWhirter, Community 0000 Manager and Bill Centre and Kent, President Athletic Association Property Roll Number By-law Parties to Lease (1542) Buckhorn District 010-302-13301- B2013-108 Kim Letto, Tourist 0000 President Association
1. That Schedule ‘A’; is hereby deleted and replaced with Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
2. That this By-law comes into full force and effect on date of passing.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
Bev Matthews, Mayor
Robert V. Angione, Clerk
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Property Roll Number By-law Parties to (1542) Lease Buckhorn Pumphouse 010-001-48343 200 Sumcot Dr. Alpine Village Pumphouse 010-002-62917 Alpine Lake Road Bobcaygeon Transfer Station 010-004-10000 69 County Road 36 Buckhorn Landfill 010-301-11250 3166 County Road 36 Crystal Lake Transfer Station 020-101-01001 1018 Crystal Lake Road Cavendish Transfer Station 020-301-00100 3405 County Road 507 Old Galway Landfill 020-103-02600 1810 Galway Road Reid Road Landfill 020-201-04101 300 Reid Street Kinmount Medical Centre 020-200-14801 B2007-101 Drs. Mihu and 31 County Road 503 Kaszas Buckhorn Regional Health 010-302-03700- B2009-97 Dr. Jonathan Centre 0000 Mallory and Dr. 865 William Street, Buckhorn Scott Ferrier’ Buckhorn Community Centre 010-302-13301- B2009-126 Judy and Athletic Association 0000 McWhirter, Manager and Bill Kent, President Buckhorn District Tourist 010-302-05100 B2013-108 Kim Letto, Association President
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