The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines GENERAL COMMITTEE AGENDA Regular, Monday, February 22, 2021 Electronic Participation
As part of the City's commitment to safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting of the General Committee will be held electronically.
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His Worship Mayor Walter Sendzik takes the Chair and opens the meeting following Items Number 5, 8 and 14 on the Council Agenda. Page
1. Motion to Move Reports on Consent
2. Consent Reports Following Consent Reports, Council will proceed to Council Agenda Item 6 (Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act and Public Notice By-law)
3 - 4 2.1 Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Extension of Interim Control By-law to temporarily prohibit Cannabis Production Facilities
5 2.2 Financial Management Services, Director Budget Standing Committee Report – Meeting of January 25, 2021
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6 - 56 2.3 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Correspondence
57 - 61 2.4 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Response letter – 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue – Ontario Ombudsman [Addenda]
3. Discussion Reports Following Discussion Reports, Council will proceed to Council Agenda Item 9 (Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations)
62 - 73 3.1 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer COVID-19 Update - February 22, 2021 [Addenda]
74 - 82 3.2 Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Application to Amend Zoning By-law 2013-283 Subject Lands: 119 and 127 Vine Street S, and 2 Perma Court, Owner: Vince Di Napoli
83 - 86 3.3 Legal and Clerks Services, Legal Services Removal of Members of Council for Serious Misconduct
87 - 101 3.4 Corporate Support Services, Human Resources Living Wage Certification Application (Delegation from Anne Coleman, Program Manager, Ontario Living Wage Network, will precede discussion of the report) [Addenda]
4. In-Camera Session (General Committee) Council will meet In-Camera for the following purpose: • Unsolicited Property Acquisition Request (In-Camera pursuant to By-law 2015-170, as amended, Section B20.3(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)
5. Adjournment Following Adjournment, Council will proceed to Council Agenda Item 15 (Motion Arising from In-Camera Session)
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Corporate Report City Council
Report from: Planning and Building Services, Planning Services
Report Date: January 28, 2021 . Meeting Date: February 22, 2021
Report Number: PBS-017-2021 . File: 60.31.341
Subject: Extension of Interim Control By-law to prohibit Cannabis Production Facilities Strategic Pillar:
Recommendation That Council adopt a By-law to extend Interim Control By-law 2020-28 for a maximum period of one year to February 24, 2022; and
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary by-law to give effect to Council’s decision. FORTHWITH Report The Planning Act allows the municipality to pass an Interim Control By-law (ICB) to temporarily prohibit the establishment of a use that is otherwise currently permitted in the Zoning By-law to enable the municipality time to undertake a related study of the subject use. The ICB may be in effect for a maximum period of one year, and by amendment to the by-law, may be extended for an additional one-year period.
On February 24, 2020, Council passed ICB 2020-28 to temporarily prohibit the establishment of Cannabis Production Facilities and directed staff to undertake a related study of the subject use and provide recommendations for future direction. The ICB expires on February 24, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other departmental work commitments, the study of cannabis production facilities has not yet been completed. As such, staff recommends that the ICB be amended to extend the period that it is in effect for an additional one-year period of time, to February 24, 2022, in order to allow completion of the study and Council’s consideration of associated recommendations. Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report. Environmental Sustainability Implications There are no environmental sustainability implications associated with this report.
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Prepared by Bruce Bellows Senior Land Use Planner Submitted by Judy Pihach, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services Approved by Tami Kitay, MPA, MCIP, RPP Director, Planning and Building Services
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Corporate Report City Council
Report from: Financial Management Services, Director
Report Date: February 4, 2021 . Meeting Date: February 22, 2021
Report Number: FMS-023-2021 . File: 10.57.33
Subject: Budget Standing Committee Report – Meeting of January 25, 2021
Strategic Pillar:
Recommendation That the minutes of the January 25, 2021 Budget Standing Committee meeting be received; and
That the following recommendations be approved FORTHWITH:
10.1 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Continuation of the Budget Engagement Task Force Report LCS-B002-2021
That the Budget Engagement Task Force be reinitiated to prepare a report regarding an engagement plan for the 2022 budget process for the Budget Standing Committee meeting of March 22, 2021. Report The items noted in this report were discussed and approved by the Budget Standing Committee at its meeting of January 25, 2021 and are now being brought forward to City Council for Council’s approval.
At the meeting of February 1, 2021, Report FMS-009-2021 was approved by City Council, which established a Public Meeting for February 22, 2021 for Council to discuss and consider the City’s 2021 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates. Prepared by Rebecca Alfieri Council and Committee Coordinator Submitted and Approved by Kristine Douglas Director, Financial Management Services / City Treasurer
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Corporate Report City Council
Report from: Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk
Report Date: February 11, 2021 . Meeting Date: February 22, 2021
Report Number: LCS-018-2021 . File: 10.12.1
Subject: Council Correspondence Strategic Pillar:
Recommendation That Council endorse the resolution from the Township of Guelph and Eramosa regarding Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation; and
That Council receive and file the items listed within the report; and
That Council appoint the individual, as outlined in the confidential memorandum from the Deputy City Clerk dated February 16, 2021, to the Development Studies Task Force; and
That Council appoint the individual, as outlined in the confidential memorandum from the Deputy City Clerk dated February 16, 2021, to the LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee; and
That Council appoint the individual, as outlined in the confidential memorandum from the Deputy City Clerk dated February 18, 2021, to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee; and
Further, that Council receive and file additional correspondence distributed for the meeting held February 22, 2021, which is available upon request. FORTHWITH Report The Office of the City Clerk is submitting, for the approval of Council, correspondence received during the period of January 21, 2021 to February 11, 2021.
The information regarding appointments to the Development Studies Task Force, the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee is being provided through confidential memorandums as discussion of the merits of individual applicants could be considered a personal matter about an identifiable individual. The memorandums will be added to Council’s SugarSync folder prior to the meeting of February 22, 2021. The appointments approved by Council will be published in the meeting minutes.
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Resolutions 1. City of Port Colborne - re. Unlicensed and Unmonitored Cannabis Grow Operations 2. City of Welland - re. COVID-19 Vaccines 3. City of Hamilton - re. Amending the AGCO Licensing and Application Process 4. Municipality of Grey Highlands - re. Insurance Rates 5. Municipality of Southwest Middlesex - re. Drainage Matters CN Rail 6. Township of Howick - re. Amending the Tile Drainage Installation Act 7. Township of South Stormont - re. Reopening Small Businesses 8. Township of Augusta - re. Closure of Ontario Fire College 9. Town of Gravenhurst - re. Ontario Fire College 10. Township of Guelph and Eramosa – re. Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation 11. Town of Orangeville - re. Greenhouse Gas Emissions 12. Township of Conmee - re. Criminal Records and Municipal Election Candidates Responses to Motions from St. Catharines City Council 13. City of Niagara Falls - endorsement of Council motion – re. Hospice Niagara Request to Fully Fund All Hospice Health Care Workers 14. City of Niagara Falls - endorsement of Council motion – re. Ontario Gas Fired Power Plants Correspondence 15. Letter from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - re. Proclamation of Provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act 16. Letter from Save OFC and OPSEU - re. Closure of Ontario Fire College 17. Letter from Women in Niagara Council - re. Intimidation and Harassment of Councillors 18. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) – re. 2020 Municipal Partnership Report 19. AMO Watchfile – January 28, 2021 20. AMO Watchfile – February 4, 2021 21. AMO Watchfile – February 11, 2021 Reports Requested by Council 22. Outstanding Reports List – updated February 11, 2021 Confidential Memorandums from Kristen Sullivan, Deputy City Clerk (see February 22, 2021 SugarSync folder) • Residential Taxpayer Appointment for the Development Studies Task Force • Vacancy appointment for the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee • Vacancy appointment for the LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee
Prepared by Evan McGinty Council and Committee Coordinator Submitted and Approved by Bonnie Nistico-Dunk City Clerk
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Municipal Offices: 66 Charlotte Street Sub-Item 1 Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8 · www.portcolborne.ca
T 905.835.2900 ext 106 F 905.834.5746 Corporate Services Department E [email protected] Clerk’s Division
January 26, 2021
Honourable Patty Hajdu Sent via E-mail: [email protected] Federal Minister of Health 705 Red River Road, Suite 3 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1J3
Dear Honourable Minister:
Re: Resolution – Unlicensed and unmonitored cannabis grow operations
Please be advised that, at its meeting of January 11, 2021, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne resolved as follows:
That Council support the correspondence item attached as Appendix B from the Township of Blandford-Blenheim regarding Cannabis Production.
A copy of the above noted correspondence is enclosed for your reference. Your favourable consideration of this request is respectfully requested.
Sincerely,
Amber LaPointe City Clerk
Encl.
ec: Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Vance Badawey, MP Niagara Centre Jeff Burch, MPP Niagara Centre Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Ontario Municipalities
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47 Wilmot Street South Drumbo, Ontario N0J 1G0
Phone: 519-463-5347 Fax: 519-463-5881 Web: www.blandfordblenheim.ca
October 13, 2020
Emailed to the Federal Minister of Health, Federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Oxford MP, Oxford MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities in Ontario.
Re: Unlicensed and unmonitored cannabis grow operations
Please be advised that at the Regular Meeting of Council on October 7th, 2020, the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim passed the following resolution:
Resolution Number: 2020-14 Moved by: Councillor Nancy Demarest Seconded by: Councill Bruce Banbury
“That Whereas unlicensed and unmonitored cannabis grow operations have increasingly become a problem in communities in Ontario as well as across the Country; and,
Whereas these operations are allowed to establish with little or no consultation with the local community and municipalities are often only made aware of their existence after conflicts arise with neighboring land owners; and,
Whereas loopholes in existing Federal legislation allow these large scale grow op’s to establish and operate without any of the regulations or protocols that licensed and monitored operations need to adhere to,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim urges the Federal Government to amend the legislation under which these facilities operate to ensure the safety and rights of the local communities in which they are situated are respected; and,
That this resolution be forwarded to the Federal Minister of Health, Federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Oxford MP, Oxford MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities in Ontario.”
Regards,
Sarah Matheson Deputy Clerk Township of Blandford-Blenheim
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ONTARIO• CANADA Email:[email protected]
January 25, 2021 File No. 20-64
SENT VIA EMAIL
Premier of Ontario Room 281, Legislative Building Queen's Park, Premier's Office Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Attention: The Honorable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Dear Premier Ford:
Re: January 19, 2021 - WELLAND CITY COUNCIL
At its meeting of January 19, 2021, Welland City Council passed the following motion:
"THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND receives for information and supports the letter from the Medical Advisory Committee; and further THAT Welland Council in the strongest possible terms, urges the Provincial Government to immediately allocate more Pfizer vaccines to Niagara and restore the allocation of Moderna that was unfairly taken away, that the Mayor be authorized to send a letter to the Premier of Ontario to this effect on behalf of Welland City Council and that this motion be forwarded to all local area municipalities, all members of the Provincial Legislature and the Medical Advisory Committee."
Yours truly,
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c.c.: - The Medical Advisory Committee, sent via email - Local Area Municipality Clerks, sent via email - All Members of the Provincial Legislative Assembly of Ontario, sent via email
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Sub-Item 3
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF HAMILTON
September 8, 2020
Honourable Doug Ford Honourable Doug Downey Premier of Ontario Attorney General Premier's Office, Room 281 Ministry of the Attorney General Legislative Building McMurtry-Scott Building Queen's Park 720 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M?A 1A1 Toronto, ON M?A 2S9
Subject: Amending the AGCO Licensing and Application Process for Cannabis Retail Stores to Consider Radial Separation from Other Cannabis Locations
Dear Premier & Attorney General,
Hamilton City Council, at its meeting held on August 21, 2020, approved a motion, Item 6.1, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS in late 2019 the Province of Ontario announced that the AGCO had been given regulatory authority to open the market for retail cannabis stores beginning in January 2020, without the need for a lottery;
WHEREAS the AGCO has continued to send Cannabis Retail Store applications to the City of Hamilton for the required 15-day comment period,
WHEREAS the City has reviewed 61 Cannabis Retail Store applications for comment since January 2020;
WHEREAS the AGCO does not take into consideration radial separation for Cannabis Retail Stores.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
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(a) That the Mayor contact the Premier of Ontario, Ministry of Attorney General, and local Members of Parliament to ask that the Province consider amending its licensing and application process for Cannabis Retail Stores to consider radial separation from other cannabis locations.
(b) That the request be sent to other municipalities in Ontario, including the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their endorsement.
(c) That Staff be requested to submit heat maps outlining the location of all proposed AGCO Cannabis Retail Store in the City on all AGCO Cannabis Retail Store applications.
As per the above, we write to request, on behalf of the City of Hamilton, that the appropriate legislative and regulatory changes be made and implemented to the AGCO licensing and application process to take into consideration radial separation for Cannabis Retail Stores as a condition of approval for a license.
Currently the City of Hamilton has reviewed 61 cannabis retail location applications since January 2020. Approximately 12 of these potential locations are within 50m (or less) of each other.
The City of Hamilton appreciates that the AGCO conducts a background search prior to approving any licenses, however the lack of separation between locations poses a community safety issue, as the over saturation in specific area(s)/wards, can negatively impact the surrounding community with increased traffic flow, and an overall "clustering" of stores within a small dense area.
The City of Hamilton is confident that radial separations from cannabis retail locations will have a significant positive impact on the community and allow for its residents to continue to enjoy a safe and healthy community lifestyle.
Fred Eisenberger Mayor
C: Hon. Donna Skelly, MPP, Flamborough-Glanbrook
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Hon. Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition, MPP, Hamilton Centre Hon. Paul Miller, MPP, Hamilton East-Stoney Creek Hon. Monique Taylor, MPP, Hamilton Mountain Hon. Sandy Shaw, MPP, Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas
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January 22, 2021
RE: Insurance Rates Resolution
Please be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Grey Highlands, at its meeting held January 20, 2021, passed the following resolution:
2021-39 Moved by Tom Allwood, Seconded by Aakash Desai
Whereas the cost of municipal insurance in the Province of Ontario has continued to increase – with especially large increases going into 2021; and
Whereas Joint and Several Liability continues to ask property taxpayers to carry the lion’s share of a damage award when a municipality is found at minimum fault; and
Whereas these increases are unsustainable and unfair and eat at critical municipal services; and
Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario outlined seven recommendations to address insurance issues including:
1. The provincial government adopt a model of full proportionate liability to replace joint and several liability. 2. Implement enhancements to the existing limitations period including the continued applicability of the existing 10-day rule on slip and fall cases given recent judicial interpretations and whether a 1 year limitation period may be beneficial. 3. Implement a cap for economic loss awards. 4. Increase the catastrophic impairment default benefit limit to $2 million and increase the third-party liability coverage to $2 million in government regulated automobile insurance plans. 5. Assess and implement additional measures which would support lower premiums or alternatives to the provision of insurance services by other entities such as nonprofit insurance reciprocals. 6. Compel the insurance industry to supply all necessary financial evidence including premiums, claims and deductible limit changes which support its own and municipal arguments
The Municipality of Grey Highlands 206 Toronto Street South, Unit One P.O. Box 409 Markdale, Ontario N0C 1H0 519-986-2811 Toll-Free 1-888-342-4059 Fax 519-986-3643 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the www.greyhighlands.ca City Clerk Council Corresponden... [email protected] Page 14 of 101 AGENDA ITEM 2.3 P a g e | 2
as to the fiscal impact of joint and several liability. 7. Establish a provincial and municipal working group to consider the above and put forward recommendations to the Attorney General;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Municipality of Grey Highlands call on the Province of Ontario to immediately review these recommendations and to investigate the unethical practice of preferred vendors who are paid substantial amounts over industry standards, despite COVID 19 delays, as insurance premiums will soon be out of reach for many communities and
Be it further resolved that this motion be provided to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, the Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, the Honourable Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce - Grey - Owen Sound, and all Ontario municipalities. CARRIED.
As per the above resolution, please accept a copy of this correspondence for your information and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jerri-Lynn Levitt Deputy Clerk Council and Legislative Services Municipality of Grey Highlands
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Sub-Item 5 SWM~~ SOUTHWEST M IJ)Dl..l, Ji · -- Municipality of Southwest Middlesex
December 7, 2020
Please be advised that the Council of Southwest Middlesex passed the following resolution at it's November 25, 2020 Council meeting:
Drainage Matters: CN Rail
Moved by Councillor McGill Seconded by Councillor Vink
"WHEREAS municipalities are facilitators of the provincial process under the Drainage Act providing land owners to enter into agreements to construct or improve drains, and for the democratic procedure for the construction, improvement and maintenance of drainage works; and
WHEREAS municipal drain infrastructure and railway track infrastructure intersect in many areas in Ontario; and
WHEREAS coordination with national railways is required for the construction or improvement of drains that benefit or intersect with national railways; and
WHEREAS the national railways have historically participated in the process for construction, improvement and maintenance of drainage works; and
WHEREAS currently municipalities are experiencing a lack of coordination with national railways on drainage projects; and
WHEREAS the lack of coordination is resulting in projects being significantly delayed or cancelled within a year; and
WHEREAS municipal drains remove excess water to support public and private infrastructure and agricultural operations;
THEREFORE be it resolved that the Province of Ontario work with the Federal Minister of Transportation to address concerns regarding municipal drainage matters and need for coordination with the national railways; and
THAT Council circulate the resolution to the Provincial Ministers of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, and Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Federal Minister of Transportation, the local MP and MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all municipalities."
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Municipality of Southwest Middlesex Resolution #2020-274 Carried
Sincerely.
Jillene Bellchamber-Glazier CAO-Clerk
Cc: The Honorable Marc Gardeau, Minister of Transport The Honorable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Monte McNaughton, MPP Lambton-Middlesex-London Lianne Rood, MP Lambton-Kent-Middlesex The Association of Municipalities of Ontario All Ontario Municipalities
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Sub-Item 6 44816 Harriston Road, RR 1, Gorrie On N0G 1X0 Tel: 519-335-3208 ext 2 Fax: 519-335-6208 www.howick.ca
December 3, 2020
The Honourable Ernie Hardeman Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
By email only [email protected]
Dear Mr. Hardeman:
Please be advised that the following resolution was passed at the December 1, 2020 Howick Council meeting: Moved by Councillor Hargrave; Seconded by Councillor lllman: Be it resolved that Council request the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs amend the Tile Drainage Installation Act and/or the regulations under the Act that would require tile drainage contractors file farm tile drainage installation plans with the local municipality; and further, this resolution be forwarded to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmers Federation Of Ontario, Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario, Drainage Superintendents of Ontario and all Ontario municipalities. Carried. Resolution No. 288/20
If you require any further information, please contact this office, thank you.
Yours truly,
Carol Watson, Clerk Township of Howick
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44816 Harriston Road, RR 1, Gorrie On N0G 1XO Tel: 519-335-3208 Fax: 519-335-6208 www.howick. ca Background Information to the Township of Howick Resolution No. 288-20 Requesting Amendments to the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act
Rational for Proposed Amendments
Over the years, Howick Township staff have received many requests for tile drainage information on farmland. Usually these requests come after a change in ownership of the farm. Some of these drainage systems were installed recently but many are 30 to 40 or more years old. Many were installed by contractors who are no longer in business or who have sold the business and records are not available. Information is generally available if the tile was installed under the Tile Drain Loan Program because a drainage plan is required to be filed with the municipality. If the tile system was installed on a farm without using the Tile Drain Loan Program, there likely are no records on file at the municipal office. The other benefits to filing tile drainage plans with the municipality are identified in Section 65 of the Drainage Act.
• 65(1) - Subsequent subdivision of land (severance or subdivision) • 65(3) - Drainage connection into a drain from lands not assessed to the drain • 65(4) - Drainage disconnection of assessed lands from a drain • 65(5) - Connecting to a municipal drain without approval from council
Section 14 of the Act states:
(1) "The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations,
(a) providing for the manner of issuing licences and prescribing their duration, the fees payable therefor and the terms and conditions on which they are issued; (a.1) exempting classes of persons from the requirement under section 2 to hold a licence, in such circumstances as may be prescribed and subject to such restrictions as may be prescribed; (b) Repealed: 1994, c. 27, s. 8 (5). ( c) establishing classes of machine operators and prescribing the qualifications for each class and the duties that may be performed by each class;
Howick: a strong, independent, healthy, rural community. Proud to be different
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(d) providing for courses of instruction and examinations and requiring licence holders or applicants for a licence under this Act to attend such courses and pass such examinations; (e) prescribing the facilities and equipment to be provided by persons engaged in the business of installing drainage works; (f) prescribing standards and procedures for the installation of drainage works; (g) prescribing performance standards for machines used in installing drainage works; (h) prescribing forms and providing for their use; (i) respecting any matter necessary or advisable to carry out effectively the intent and purpose of this Act. R.S.O. 1990, c. A.14, s. 14; 1994, c. 27, s. 8 (4, 5). "
I believe it would be beneficial if a regulation required the installer, of agricultural drainage, to file a plan of the drainage system with the municipality following completion of the work. While most of Section 14 deals with contractor, machine and installer licences, I think that Section 14(f) or 14(i) may allow a regulation change. This would be a better solution than an amendment to the Act. Recommendations:
• Request by municipal resolution that the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs amend the Tile Drainage Installation Act and/or the regulations, under the Act, that would require tile drainage contractors file all farm tile drainage installation plans in the Municipality where the installation took place • Send the municipal resolution to: o Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs o Lisa Thompson, MPP Huron Bruce o Randy Pettapiece, MPP Perth Wellington o Rural Ontario Municipal Association [email protected] .ca o OFA o CFFO o All Ontario municipalities o the Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO), and o the Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario (DSAO)
Wray Wilson, Drainage Superintendent Township of Howick [email protected]
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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward 332 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON KOK 2T0 TheCounty T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 j F: 613.476.5727 PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY • ONTARIO [email protected] I www.thecounty.ca
WHEREAS the operation, finance and regulatory compliance of elections is fu lly undertaken by municipalities themselves; and,
WHEREAS local governments are best poised to understand the representational needs and challenges of the body politic they represent, and when looking at alternative voting methods to ensure more people vote safely, it becomes more difficult to implement these alternatives with the proposed shorter period between Nomination day and the October 24, 2022 Election day;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Council send a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing urging that the Government of Ontario continues to respect Ontario municipalities' ability to apply sound representative principles in their execution of elections;
AND THAT the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Council recommends that the Government of Ontario supports the freedom of municipalities to run democratic elections within the existing framework the Act currently offers;
AND THAT this resolution be circulated to all Ontario Municipalities, AMO and AMCTO.
CARRIED
Catalina Blumenberg, Clerk
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Sub-Item 7
Resolution No. 017/2021 Moved By: Councillor Guindon Seconded by: Councillor MacIsaac
THAT the Council of the Township of South Stormont request that the Province of Ontario allow for small businesses to immediately reopen with the required health guidelines and protocols in place; and
THAT this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Jim McDonell, and circulated to all municipalities in Ontario.
CARRIED
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Sub-Item 8
TOWNSHIP OF AUGUSTA
Moved By: 7L) (/A /1LEy’ Date: January 25, 2021
Seconded By: Z72F7Z1,ff/&*cJc’— Resolution No:
WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has been in existence since 1949; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College is one of the primary sources of certified training for Ontario Firefighters; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has built a reputation of integrity, credibility, and reliability in providing some of the best training to our Fire Services within the Province of Ontario; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has been used to train and certify both Volunteer, Part-Time and Career firefighters throughout Ontario; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College gives Ontario Firefighters another option other than Regional Training Centers to obtain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certifications; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College is the most cost-effective method to certify Firefighters to NFPA Standards in Ontario; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Government enacted and revoked 0. Reg. 379/18: Firefighter Certification in 2018; and
WHEREAS when the Ontario Government revoked 0. Reg. 379/18: Firefighter Certification, it was made known by the Office of the Solicitor General that the act would be amended and brought back in the future; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Augusta requests that the Province of Ontario reverse their decision to close the Ontario Fire College as the OFC is one of the best and most cost-effective methods for municipalities to train their firefighters which assists us in protecting our residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this Resolution is forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario, the 1-lonourable Sylvia Jones; Ontario Solicitor General, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ontario Fire Marshal; Jon Pegg, and all municipalities within the Province of Ontario.
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Sub-Item 9
Sent via Email
February 11, 2021
RE: TOWN OF GRAVENHURST RESOLUTION – ONTARIO FIRE COLLEGE
At the Town of Gravenhurst Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 9, 2021 the following resolution was passed:
Moved by Councillor Lorenz Seconded by Councillor Murray
WHEREAS the site of the Ontario Fire College has been in institutional use since 1902 as the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives and the site of many heritage buildings that require protection;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Gravenhurst has been home to the Ontario Fire College since 1957, providing world-class training and camaraderie to thousands of Firefighters from across the Province in a unique setting;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has established the reputation to certify both Volunteer and Career firefighters in a cost effective manner, offering top-tier training to all Fire Departments in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS there is concern from several municipalities and firefighters across the Province that the closure is detrimental to their training and that downloading of training is simply too expensive for municipalities and not included in their 2021 budgets;
AND WHEREAS the Fire Marshal has a duty (F.P.P.A.S 9.2(e)) to operate and maintain a central fire college and that regional training facilities are unproven and the closure of the Ontario Fire College was implemented with no stakeholder consultation;
AND WHEREAS the community of Gravenhurst has benefitted from the employment opportunities that the Ontario Fire College has provided;
AND WHEREAS the closure of the facility will result in significant job losses and would be a detriment to the broader community;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario reconsider the closure of the Ontario Fire College;
AND THAT if the closure occurs, the facility and site in the Town of Gravenhurst be considered to be the location of a Regional Training Centre for Fire and Emergency Services, for all the people of Ontario;
AND THAT the Province engage the Town of Gravenhurst and community partners to use the site in a matter that fosters growth of the community in a responsible way;
AND FINALLY THAT this motion be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario Solicitor General, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Norm Miller, the Ontario Fire Marshal, Jon Pegg and all Ontario Municipalities.
CARRIED
Sincerely,
Kayla Thibeault Director of Legislative Services / Clerk Town of Gravenhurst
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February 8, 2021
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 17th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Attention: The Hon. Steve Clark
Re: Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation
At the Township of Guelph/Eramosa’s Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday February 1, 2021, the following resolution was put forward and passed:
Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa has received Clerk’s Department Report 21/03 regarding Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation; and
That that the following motions be passed in support of a request to review and reform of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
WHEREAS the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990 (MFIPPA) dates back 30 years;
AND WHEREAS municipalities, including the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, practice and continue to promote open and transparent government operations, actively disseminate information and routinely disclose public documents upon request outside of the MFIPPA process;
AND WHEREAS government operations, public expectations, technologies, and legislation surrounding accountability and transparency have dramatically changed and MFIPPA has not advanced in line with these changes;
AND WHEREAS the creation, storage and utilization of records has changed significantly, and the Municipal Clerk of the Municipality is responsible for records and information management programs as prescribed by the Municipal Act, 2001;
Jenni Spies Tel: 519-856-9596 Deputy Clerk [email protected]
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AND WHEREAS regulation 823 under MFIPPA continues to reference antiquated technology and does not adequately provide for cost recovery, and these financial shortfalls are borne by the municipal taxpayer;
AND WHEREAS the threshold to establish frivolous and/or vexatious requests is unreasonably high and allows for harassment of staff and members of municipal councils, and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Act fails to recognize how multiple requests from an individual, shortage of staff resources or the expense of producing a record due to its size, number or physical location does not allow for time extensions to deliver requests and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the name of the requestor is not permitted to be disclosed to anyone other than the person processing the access request, and this anonymity is used by requesters to abuse the MFIPPA process and does not align with the spirit of openness and transparency embraced by municipalities;
AND WHEREAS legal professionals use MFIPPA to gain access to information launch litigation against institutions, where other remedies exist;
AND WHEREAS there are limited resources to assist administrators or requestors to navigate the legislative process;
AND WHEREAS reform is needed to address societal and technological changes in addition to global privacy concerns and consistency across provincial legislation;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services be requested to review the MFIPPA, and consider recommendations as follows:
1. That MFIPPA assign the Municipal Clerk, or designate to be the Head under the Act; 2. That MFIPPA be updated to address current and emerging technologies; 3. That MFIPPA regulate the need for consistent routine disclosure practices across institutions; 4. That the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious actions be reviewed, and take into consideration the community and available resources in which it is applied; 5. That the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious also consider the anonymity of requesters, their abusive nature and language in
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requests to ensure protection from harassment as provided for in Occupational Health and Safety Act; 6. That the application and scalability of fees be designed to ensure taxpayers are protected from persons abusing the access to information process; 7. That administrative practices implied or required under the Act, including those of the IPC, be reviewed and modernized; 8. That the integrity of the Act be maintained to protect personal privacy and transparent governments.
Please accept this for your information and any necessary action.
Sincerely,
Jenni Spies Deputy Clerk
Cc. Ted Arnott, MPP Wellington-Halton Hills Michael Chong, MP Wellington-Halton Hills Minister of Consumer Services Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Association of Municipalities of Ontario Association of Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario Ontario Clerks
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Sub-Item 11
2021-069 Moved: Councillor Peters Seconded: Councillor Andrews
Whereas the Town of Orangeville prides itself on being a municipal leader with respect to sustainability, including the endorsement of the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan and a community greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory; And whereas the Town will be establishing a long term carbon goal later this year; And whereas municipalities account for 50% of global emissions thus necessitating further action by all sectors and other levels of government; And whereas the Ontario government recently purchased 3 gas plants, a move that could lead to the increase of provincial greenhouse gas pollution by more than 400% by 2040; And whereas a number of municipalities, as partners in government, have passed motions to ask Queen’s Park to reverse this decision in keeping with the need to reduce, not increase, greenhouse gas emissions; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Town of Orangeville write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Environment, Conservation, Energy, and Parks to request that the Government of Ontario develop and implement a plan to phase-out all gas-fired electricity generation as soon as possible, with an emphasis on proven renewable energy technologies and energy storage, to ensure that Orangeville and other municipalities are enabled to achieve climate action goals (or “GHG emission reduction targets”); and That the Town of Orangeville write the respective portfolio critics, all party leaders in the Legislature, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, requesting that the Government of Ontario develop and implement a plan to phase-out all gas- fired electricity generation, and direct the IESO to accelerate the use of renewable electricity supply, energy storage, and energy efficiency in all sectors, in order to reduce provincial greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and bolster our competitiveness in the global cleantech marketplace and overall emerging low-carbon economy.
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Sub-Item 12
The following resolution was passed by the Council of the Township of Conmee at its regular meeting on January 26th 2021:
Resolution No. 2021-022 Moved by: Councillor Arnold Seconded by: Councillor MacMaster
WHEREAS duly elected Officials of a Municipality, or a Township are expected to be above reproach and to conduct themselves with integrity, truth, justice, honesty, transparency and courtesy.
AND WHEREAS there are people of dubious character who have a Criminal Record, having been convicted of a Federal Offence of any of the Federal Statutes of Canada, but not limited to the Criminal Code or Narcotic Control Act, who are currently on Council of a Municipality or have let their name stand for election for Mayor, Reeve or Councillor as a municipal candidate.
NOT WITHSTANDING the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Conmee lobby the Provincial Government to amend The Municipal Act and Municipal Elections Act, as may be, so that people with a criminal record who have not had their record cleared from the RCMP Data Base by order of the Governor General of Canada, be prohibited from becoming a candidate in municipal elections.
AND THAT an elected local government official be disqualified from office upon conviction of a serious criminal offense and must resign
AND THAT Council of the Township of Conmee direct the Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Attorney General Doug Downey, Solicitor-General Sylvia Jones, Minister of Municipal Affairs Steve Clark, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, Northern Ontario Municipal Association, Thunder Bay District Municipal League, MPP Judith Monteith-Farrell, and all Ontario municipalities CARRIED
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Sub-Item 13
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Sub-Item 14
January 25, 2021
The Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P. Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M?A 1A1
Sent via email: [email protected]
Re: Ontario Gas Fired Power Plants
Dear Premier Doug Ford:
Please be advised that the City Council of Niagara Falls at its meeting of January 19, 2021 passed the following motion:
That Council receive and support correspondence from the City of St. Catharines dated December 9, 2020 requesting the Government of Ontario to place an interim cap of 2.5 mega tonnes per year on our gas plants' greenhouse gas pollution and develop and implement a plan to phase-out all gas-fired electricity generation by 2030 to ensure that Ontario meets its climate targets.
Attached please find a copy of the City of St. Catharines' correspondence dated December 9,2020.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Bill Matson City Clerk Clerks Working Together to Serve Our Community Ext 4342 Fax 905-356-9083 [email protected]
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Attach c.c. Dean Allison, MP. Niagara West [email protected] Chris Bittle, MP, St. Catharines [email protected] Tony Baldinelli, MP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Vance Badawey, MP, Niagara Centre [email protected] Niagara Region Local Area Municipalities
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Sub-Item 15
Good morning,
With the amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act (“CAA”) in Bill 229, the Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020, now passed by the Legislature, the government has made a series of substantive amendments to the CAA in 2017, 2019 and in 2020, resulting in a number of un- proclaimed provisions in the CAA. On February 2, 2021, some specific provisions in the CAA were proclaimed to initiate changes to conservation authority governance, for consistency in administration, transparency and financial accountability, as well as increased municipal and provincial oversight of conservation authority operations. These provisions are not tied to any specific regulations, and relate only to provisions from the 2019 and 2020 CAA amendments. Specifically, these include:
• Government requirements (e.g. Non-derogation provision clarifying that nothing in the CAA is intended to affect constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights); • Provisions related to conservation authority governance (e.g. changes to the conservation authority municipal membership); • Minister’s powers (e.g., enabling the Minister to issue a binding directive to a conservation authority following an investigation); and • Housekeeping amendments.
Please refer to the CAA on e-Laws for a complete list of the provisions that are now in force.
We are proposing that the remaining un-proclaimed provisions be proclaimed in two further stages over the coming months to align with the roll out of proposed regulations and policy. These include: i) Provisions related to natural hazard management, mandatory programs and services, community advisory boards, the agreements and transition period, and fees. ii) Provisions related to municipal levies, and standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs and services.
We have received a number of questions about the implications of certain provisions coming into force, and particularly those related to the composition of conservation authority membership. I can assure you that we are moving forward with a smooth transition to the new framework. Please refer to the attached FAQ for critical information on the implementation of these new measures.
My team in the Conservation Authority Office are available to answer any questions that you may have about the provisions that are now in effect as a result of the stage 1 proclamation. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will be in touch at a future date to notify you of the proclamation of the remaining provisions.
I look forward to continuing to work with you through our upcoming consultations on the new regulatory proposals under the CAA to ensure we put conservation authorities in the best position possible to be able to deliver on their core mandate.
Sincerely,
Keley Katona Director, Conservation and Source Protection Branch Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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Implications of Proclamation of Various Provisions: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do participating municipalities have to appoint new members to conservation authorities now in order to meet the 70% requirement?
Immediate action is not required on the part of conservation authorities or by municipalities related to the provision requiring 70% of municipally appointed members be elected officials.
Current members should complete the remaining duration of their appointments. As new members are appointed, participating municipalities should be appointing members in a way that complies with this new requirement.
A participating municipality may also apply to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception to this 70% requirement. The request should include the rationale for the request, and what proportion of members the municipality is proposing to be elected officials. Requests should be sent to [email protected].
2. Does a conservation authority need to immediately initiate the term limits of chair/vice-chairs and rotate amongst participating municipalities?
Immediate action is not necessarily required. Implementation of this provision could begin at the first meeting held this year (following the proclamation date of February 2, 2021), or at such other meeting as may be specified by the authority’s by-laws.
A participating municipality or conservation authority may also apply to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception to the term limit or rotation. The request should include the alternative approach being proposed, and the rationale for the request. Requests should be sent to [email protected].
3. When should conservation authorities transition to the use of generally accepted accounting principles?
If not already the practice, conservation authorities will transition to the use of generally accepted accounting principles for local government and ensure that key conservation authority documents are made available to the public (i.e., minutes of authority or executive committee meetings, auditor reports) following proclamation of these provisions on February 2, 2021.
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4. When do copies of municipal member agreements need to be sent to the Minister and made public?
Please submit any existing agreements (on the number of total conservation authority members and number of members per participating municipality in a conservation authority) to the Minister within 60 days of February 2, 2021 (i.e., by April 3, 2021).
If no such agreement is in place as of February 2, 2021, but such an agreement is entered into at a future date, please provide it to the Minister within 60 days of executing the agreement. These agreements should also be made available to the public through the conservation authority’s website or other appropriate means within these same timelines.
5. Which provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA) are you proclaiming in this first phase?
Provisions in the CAA that come into effect February 2, 2021, as part of this first phase include:
Housekeeping Amendments • Clarifying “Minister” means the Minister of the of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (rather than the Minister of the Natural Resources and Forestry) (Bill 108, 2019). • Administrative change by striking out “of the Environment” from “Minister of the Environment” (in the section on CA dissolutions – clause 13.1(6)(c)) (Bill 108, 2019). • Remove a legislative date (now stale) for a past transition period for conservation authorities (CAs) to up-date administrative by-laws (Bill 229, 2020).
Government Requirements • Non-derogation provision to recognize existing Aboriginal or treaty rights (Bill 229, 2020). • Enable the Minister to delegate his or her powers to an employee of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (Bill 229, 2020).
Governance • Changes to the CA municipal membership provisions including requiring 70 per cent of municipally appointed members to be elected officials with provision for the Minister to permit less than 70 per cent on application by a participating municipality (Bill 229, 2020). • Requiring copies of municipal member agreements on number of total CA members agreed upon and numbers per participating municipality in a CA agreed upon, to be made public and provided to the Minister (Bill 229, 2020). • Removal of the regulation making authority regarding the composition of the CA (Bill 229, 2020). 2 Updated: 2021/02/08
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• Minister’s power to appoint a member from the agricultural sector with limitations added to the member’s voting rights (Bill 229, 2020). • Limiting the term of the chair/vice-chair and rotating of the chair/vice-chair among a CA’s participating municipalities with provision for the Minister to permit an exception to these requirements upon application of the CA or participating municipality. If an exception is granted, this would allow a chair/vice-chair to hold office for more than one year or two terms, or a member to succeed an outgoing chair, vice-chair, appointed from the same participating municipality (Bill 229, 2020). • Minor amendments to the ‘powers of authorities’: integrating the CA power to “cause research to be done” with the CA power to “study and investigate the watershed” in order to support the programs and services the CA delivers; to require consent of the occupant or owner of the land before a CA staff can enter the land for the purpose of a CA project (such as land surveying); and to remove the power of a CA to expropriate land (Bill 229, 2020). • Require CAs to follow generally accepted accounting principles for local governments, make key documents (annual audit, meeting agendas and minutes and member agreements) available to the public (Bill 229, 2020).
Minister’s Power • Enable the Minister to issue a binding directive to a CA following an investigation (Bill 229, 2020). • Enable the province, upon recommendation by the Minister, to appoint a temporary administrator to assume control of a CA’s operations following an investigation or the issuance of a binding directive, if the directive is not followed. Immunity is provided for the administrator (Bill 229, 2020).
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Dear Municipal Leaders:
We are writing to you regarding the province's announcement on January 13, 2021, of the impending closure of the Gravenhurst campus of the Ontario Fire College on March 31, 2021.
We know that at least two of the three associations quoted in the Ontario Government's press release were not informed that the government would close the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst!
The Ontario Government says its plan to modernize and regionalize fire service training will be more cost-effective and accessible to municipalities. Yet, the government has not shared a plan showing how these changes will provide training of equal value in a more cost-effective and accessible manner for municipalities across Ontario.
The province's regionalization model currently has Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with a mixed bag of 20 "Regional Training Centres" (RTCs) located in various parts of Ontario. The municipalities' cost to send one firefighter to an RTC range between $300 and $1,200 for the course alone. This cost does not include accommodations or meals.
The Gravenhurst campus of the Ontario Fire College has modern facilities and equipment where subject matter experts provide training in all fire service disciplines. The cost is $65 for a municipality to send one firefighter to the college. That cost includes onsite accommodations and three meals a day. In shifting firefighter training to RTCs, the price for training our firefighters will shift to your municipality's taxpayers. If the government revives O. Reg 379/18 (firefighter certification) while shuttering the college, the growth in training demand and cost will be significant.
The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, as amended, requires the fire marshal to "develop training programs and evaluation systems for persons involved in the provision of fire protection services." It
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also stipulates the fire marshal must "provide programs to improve practices relating to fire protection services" and "maintain and operate a central fire college."
As municipal leaders, would you prefer an affordable, cost-effective training model that keeps students in one location with up-to-date, technically accurate training facilities led by subject matter experts? Or a more expensive training model in multiple facilities that cannot match what the Ontario Fire College provides?
Please stand with us against this ill-conceived closure of the Ontario Fire College and the government's undefined plan. Let's keep your firefighters and community safe by keeping the ONLY provincial fire training facility in Ontario open. As municipal councils, we ask that you send a strong letter of rejection of this plan to your local Member of Provincial Parliament and lobby the Doug Ford government to reverse its decision.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or a need for further information please let us know.
Regards,
Chris McConnell President, OPSEU Local 317
(Representing the workers of the Ontario Fire College)
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Dear Municipal Leaders: Item 2 of 2
We are writing to you regarding the Provinces' announcement on January 13th, 2021, of the impending closure of the Gravenhurst campus of the Ontario Fire College.
It is our understanding that two of the three associations who were quoted in the Governments press release as being in support of the closure were not consulted before the announcement other than to be asked if they were in support of the "modernization and regionalization" of training for the fire service in Ontario. The Government did NOT inform these associations that this meant closing down the Gravenhurst campus of the Fire College!
The Provincial Government has publicly stated that this modernization and regionalization will be more cost-effective and accessible to municipalities. This is simply not true. The Government has not shared a plan to show how their proposed modernization and regionalization of the fire service training will be more cost-effective and accessible to all municipalities in Ontario.
The Province's regionalization model currently has Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) with a mixed bag of twenty "Regional Training Centers" (RTC's) located in various areas around the Province. The municipalities' cost to send one firefighter to an RTC range between $300 - $1200 for the course alone. This cost does not include accommodations or meals.
The Gravenhurst campus of the Ontario Fire College has modern facilities with modern equipment where subject matter experts provide training in all fire service disciplines. Students intermingle with each other on campus, and most have made lifelong friends while staying at the College. This social interaction will not exist at any RTC. The cost is $65.00 for a municipality to send one firefighter to the College. That cost includes accommodations and three meals a day. This cost has not changed in well over a decade.
The fact of the matter is that each municipality's cost to train their fire service personnel to a recognized standard, which could soon become mandatory if the Government revives O. Reg 379/18, could dramatically increase by closing the Gravenhurst campus.
The Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997, as amended, requires the Fire Marshal to "develop training programs and evaluation systems for persons involved in the provision of fire protection services." It also stipulates the fire marshal must "provide programs to improve practices relating to fire protection services" and "maintain and operate a central fire college."
As municipal leaders, would you prefer an affordable, cost effective training model that keeps students in one location with up to date, technically accurate training facilities led by subject matter expert? Or a more expensive training model in facilities that cannot match what the Gravenhurst campus can offer?
If you prefer the former, please stand with us against this ill advised closure. Let's keep your firefighters and your community safe by keeping the ONLY provincial fire training facility in Ontario open!
Regards, Chris McConnell President, OPSEU Local 317
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GREATER NIAGARA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOMEN IN NIAGARA RECEIVED MaYOA'S OFFICE His Worship the Mayor and Members of City Council PO Box 3012; 50 Church St., ffB032021 St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2
Dear St. Catharines City Council,
Women in Niagara Council (WIN), a council of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, condemns intimidation and harassment such as that aimed at St. Catharines City Councillor Karrie Porter. We offer our support to Councillor Porter and our encouragement for all women in politics and leadership who have experienced this common behaviour. This behaviour is never acceptable, and there are legitimate channels for constituents to engage with their elected officials, to express disagreement, or to report troubling conduct.
Research has proven that all organizations benefit from more diverse voices in decision-making including more women in politics. Niagara, like the rest of Canada and around the world, needs to see more women and diverse voices as elected representatives. Yet incidents of bullying, intimidation, unequal treatment and harassment continue to build barriers and make it much more difficult for women to get involved. It is for this reason that WIN Council partnered with the City of St. Catharines for the Seat at the Table mentorship program to support more women to get involved in local politics.
WIN also cannot support retaliation to intimidation and harassment. We feel it is critical to establish official mechanisms to deal with this recurring problem, and there need to be more supporting options available to elected officials, particularly women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ representatives, who are targeted more often. Unaddressed intimidation of women and elected officials contributes to a political environment in which their voices will continue to be marginalized and silenced.
WIN also welcomes the recent strides inself-regulation that many social media channels have made. There is still much work to be done in reducing toxicity and promoting civility in online discourse and we believe that a permanent solution can only come from legislation passed by elected representatives who are accountable to the people.
As WIN Council, we are further strengthened in our mission to provide programming, mentorship and leadership opportunities to enable the success of women in business, on boards and in government. WIN will continue to work with women in Niagara, business, community organizations and elected officials to be a voice for women in Niagara and we welcome opportunities to work together to make politics a safe, inclusive environment for all voices to have a seat at the table.
Sincerely,
Corrina Massicotte, GNCC Staff Liaison of WIN Council
CC: Mishka Balsom, CEO of GNCC ~
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Sub-Item 18
In 2020, the pandemic made 2020 our collaborative relationships MUNICIPAL with municipalities more PARTNERSHIPS important than ever. Read our 2020 Municipal Partnerships REPORT Report to learn about how we: « Responded to the postponement of the Assessment Update by shifting priorities to meet the needs of municipalities « Found new ways to access information we needed to capture $37.3 billion in new assessment across Ontario « Stayed connected with the municipal sector virtually « Are transforming the ways we share data with municipalities
Click here to read the report or visit mpac.ca/partnership
©MPAC
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Sub-Item 19
January 28, 2021 In This Issue - Municipal Information & Data Analysis System (MIDAS). - Book now for your 2021 Road/Sidewalk Assessment. - Our Municipal Group Buying webinars are back! - Peterborough County resolution concerning long-term care residents. - AMONTario Climate Change & Asset Management Conference. - Kraft Hockeyville nominations open: Deadline to submit your story is February 14. - Careers: Town of Hawkesbury and City of Markham.
AMO Matters 406 of 444 municipalities in Ontario have now their 2019 Financial Information Returns (FIRs), and 444 have posted their 2018 FIRs, all available on MIDAS. Access to MIDAS is free and available to all Ontario municipalities, creating opportunities to generate reports and compare data. Browse the MIDAS brochure to see what it can do for you. To get access, email [email protected].
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Our popular bi-weekly webinar series is back this year! Keep your fleet in top shape with two new categories under our Municipal Group Buying Program. Join us on February 10 @ 10 am to learn about Automotive Parts (with NAPA), and on February 24 @ 10 am for Fleet Upfitting (with Commercial Truck).
Municipal Wire* The Peterborough County resolution requests the Province of Ontario to take immediate steps to reduce the number of postive COVID cases and to save lives in long-term care homes, including the deployment of rapid COVID testing and committing to vaccinating with the first dose, all residents of congregate senior living facilities by February 15, 2021.
AMONTario’s Climate Change & Asset Management Conference will provide municipalities with tools to integrate climate change adaptation (resilience) and asset management planning. Starts on Feb. 22nd. More information and registration here.
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The Township of Lucan, Ontario won the Kraft Hockeyville competition in 2018. The grand prize winner will have an opportunity to host an NHL preseason game and receive $250,000 for arena upgrades. Three-runner up communities will get $10,000 to purchase new hockey equipment for their minor hockey programs. To submit a nomination visit the Kraft Hockeyville website.
Careers Chief Administrative Officer - Town of Hawkesbury / Director Général - La Ville de Hawkesbury. A complete description of the position can be found on the Town's website. Please send your résumé and a detailed cover letter before February 12, 2021, to the attention of Marie-Claude Morin (by email to Marie- [email protected]). THE FIRST INTERVIEWS WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 22 & 23, 2021. Please do not phone or come to the office without being contacted.
Director of Engineering - City of Markham. This is a unique opportunity to champion the City’s engineering, transportation planning and overall development framework serving the current and future residents of the Markham community. For more information on this Director of Engineering position, and to apply online by Sunday, February 14, 2021, please visit City of Markham Employment.
Director of Environmental Services - City of Markham. A visionary leader, you welcome the opportunity to oversee the management of $6.45 billion of City infrastructure. You are equally energized about acting as the champion of Markham’s environmental strategies in waste management, environmental stewardship initiatives and public education. For more information on this pivotal role as Director of Environmental Services, and to apply online by Sunday, February 14, 2021, please visit City of Markham Employment.
About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter!
AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario ONE Investment Media Inquiries Tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions
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*Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned.
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February 4, 2021 In This Issue - Report out on January 29, 2021 AMO Board meeting. - AMO’s submission to the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission. - Maple Medical to help AMO members/communities by donating certified PPEs. - Electrical Safety Authority warns of stockpiling material under overhead powerlines. - Health & Safety and Training initiatives to support businesses during COVID-19. - Managing COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments online - webinar. - Must-see Municipal Group Buying webinars. - CNIB resources for blind or partially sighted pedestrian safety. - ROI Knowledge Centre - Impact of COVID-19 on non-metro businesses. - Careers: Muskoka District and City of Kitchener.
AMO Matters AMO President Graydon Smith recaps the highlights of the January 29 AMO Board meeting.
AMO submitted final comments to the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission in January on behalf of municipal long-term care homes.
Maple Medical will donate 20 million certified 3 ply disposable face masks, over 100k bottles of sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to frontline workers and any low income/vulnerable individuals. For information email Savdah Manjra, VP Sales, or call 647.501.1553.
Provincial Matters The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and electrical utilities have seen an increase of stockpiling of dirt and snow under overhead powerlines. Stockpiling of materials under overhead high voltage powerline or near transformer stations can create hazards to members of the public and workers using high reach equipment.
Eye on Events On February 10, 4S Consulting Services Inc. is hosting an online panel with the Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training & Skills Development, the Chief Prevention Officer of Ontario, along with industry leaders, to discuss health and safety initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic and some Ministry priorities and initiatives for 2021. Register here.
Municipalities and healthcare providers struggle to protect public safety while managing high volumes of COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments. On February 25, eSolutionsGroup will discuss the challenges of handling unprecedented requirements and how Appointio can address the challenges while decreasing the administrative burden on staff. Register now.
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LAS Don’t miss our popular bi-weekly webinar series this month. Keep your fleet in top shape with two new categories under our Municipal Group Buying Program. Join us on February 10 @ 10 am to learn about Automotive Parts (with NAPA), and on February 24 @ 10 am for Fleet Upfitting (with Commercial Truck).
Municipal Wire* Blind pedestrian warning signs are used to enhance the safety of blind and partially sighted residents. However, more effective interventions may be available. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) offers the Clearing Our Path resource on safety and encourages contacting them for more guidance.
Through its Focus On Rural Ontario series, the Rural Ontario Institute Knowledge Centre has released a fact sheet on the impact of COVID-19 on business closures in non-metro areas.
Careers Manager, Fleet Services - District of Muskoka. Reporting to the Director, Facilities and Support Services, the Manager is responsible for effectively managing, overseeing and recommending the administration, safe operation, efficient procurement, timely replacement, upgrade and repair of District Fleet related assets. Please review the “How to Apply” instructions to submit your application. Closing date: February 26, 2021 @ 12:00 NOON.
Director, Equity, Anti-Racism and Indigenous Initiatives - City of Kitchener. The Director will provide the organization and City Council with exceptional leadership, expertise and senior-level competencies in issues including equity, anti-racism, inclusion and Indigenous reconciliation. To explore this opportunity further, please contact Amanda Bugatto or submit your resume and letter of interest online to Odgers Berndtson Opportunities by February 28, 2021.
About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter!
AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario ONE Investment Media Inquiries Tel: 416.729.5425
Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions
*Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned.
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Sub-Item 21
February 11, 2021 In This Issue - AMO electronic permitting platform survey. - An opportunity to transform your meetings. - Applications open for Ontario’s New Skills Development Fund. - Ontario helping keep seniors safe and connected during COVID-19. - Healthy Communities Initiative. - Managing COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments online - webinar. - Group Buying with LAS just got easier! - Fleet upfitting with the Municipal Group Buying Program. - FCM funding available for road/sidewalk assessments. - AMONTario Climate Change & Asset Management Conference. - Careers: Halton Hills, Toronto and Niagara Falls.
AMO Matters AMO is seeking member feedback on electronic permitting (e-permitting) platforms. To help us with our research, we are asking for feedback from appropriate staff (Planners, Building Officials, IT, etc.). Please fill out the survey.
Looking to go electronic with your meetings? AMO’s meeting management partner, eSCRIBE, is offering a no-commitment assessment of how your municipality can raise efficiency with your meetings and how you can leverage Municipal Modernization Program funding for eSCRIBE services.
Provincial Matters The Skills Development Fund will support projects that address pandemic-induced barriers to hiring, training, and retaining workers. Municipalities are eligible to apply. Please submit proposals by February 28, 2021.
The $4.5 million Seniors Community Grant Program will support over 180 projects led by non-profits, local services boards, and Indigenous groups this year. These projects will help seniors stay connected with their community during the pandemic.
Federal Matters The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million dollar investment from the federal government to support a broad range of organizations, including municipal governments, for projects that help communities with safe and vibrant public spaces,
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improving mobility options and providing innovative digital solutions to connect people and improve health. Organizations can apply up until March 9, 2021.
Eye on Events Municipalities and healthcare providers struggle to protect public safety while managing high volumes of COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments. On February 25, eSolutionsGroup will discuss the challenges of handling unprecedented requirements and how Appointio can address the challenges while decreasing the administrative burden on staff. Register now.
LAS We’ve made it even easier to find the products and services you use everyday. Now you can browse for vendors and products in a searchable list on our Municipal Group Buying webpage. Don’t forget to let us know if you’ll be participating in the Program and post your Notice of Participation on your website. Contact us to get started.
LAS continues to host webinars under our Municipal Group Buying Program. Join us on February 24 @ 10am when we introduce one of our newest categories - Fleet Upfitting (with Commercial Truck Equipment Co.). If you need equipment for your heavy trucks, be sure to look here first. Watch for March webinars to be announced shortly.
FCM has reopened applications for its MAMP Program, which provides up to $50,000 for asset management projects. Our Road & Sidewalk Assessment Service is a perfect fit, and is already booking for the summer 2021 season. Contact us to learn more, schedule an online meeting, or receive a no-obligation quote.
Municipal Wire* AMONTario’s Climate Change & Asset Management Conference will provide municipalities with tools to integrate climate change adaptation (resilience) and asset management planning. Starts on February 22. More information and registration here.
Careers Deputy Treasurer/Senior Manager, Accounting & Taxation - Town of Halton Hills. Posting 202107. Reports to: Director of Finance/Town Treasurer. For more information about this position, please visit Halton Hills Employment Opportunities. Applications are being accepted until February 19, 2021. Email: [email protected].
Manager, Capital Delivery - City of Toronto. Division: Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS). Reports to: Director, Infrastructure & Resource Management. For more information on this and other opportunities with the City of Toronto, visit us online at Jobs at the City. To apply online, submit your resume, quoting Job ID 14697, by February 23, 2021.
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Chief Administrative Officer - City of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is a fast-growing, dynamic, internationally renowned city with a prosperous business community. To explore this opportunity please apply via email by February 28th, 2021 to [email protected] quoting project NF-CAO. To speak to our Executive Recruiter please contact Jon Stungevicius at 416.214.9299 x1; or Amy Oliveira at 416.214.9299 x4.
About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter!
AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario ONE Investment Media Inquiries Tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions
*Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned.
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Sub-Item 22
City Council Outstanding Reports List
Reports by Strategic Pillar Cultural 1 Economic 12 Environmental 5 Social 15
Reports Related to Strategic Plan 33 Reports Unrelated to Strategic Plan 2 Updated: February 12, 2021
Relation to ORL # Requested Requested Request Lead Dept. Expected Return Comments Strategic Plan by Date Cultural 2019-44 2-Dec-19 Porter That staff be directed to gather the appeal processes for all grant programs and CRCS Q2 2021 Will be included as part of the SCCIP Policy report back to Council review Economic 2019-22 15-Jul-19 Townsend Amend sign by-law to permit digital signage on City-owned properties and PBS / May 10, 2021 Appeal Information Report - Application for Sign buildings, including the appropriateness and ability to include third-party COMMS By-law Variance; 142 St. Paul Street; Owner: advertising as part of digital signage on City-owned properties. 2400795 Ontario Inc. was deferred 8-12-19 until ORL #2019-22 is presented to Council. Requested return Q4 2019 Economic 2020-11 10-Aug-20 Porter Support programs for musicians and live music venues, including but not limited CRCS / Q2 2021 to property tax relief or rebate programs for live performance venues FMS Economic 2020-20 30-Nov-20 Surplus That staff be directed to report back on the opportunity for the City to develop a LCS Q2 2021 Lands Dev municipal land development corporation. TF Economic 2020-21 30-Nov-20 Surplus That staff be directed to report back on options and opportunities for the site (68 FMS / PBS Q2 2021 Lands Dev Church Street) for Council’s consideration, that includes information about what TF other communities are doing with similar sites. Economic 2020-28 23-Nov-20 Littleton ICIP Grant update - That staff be directed to bring back to Council a list of EFES/CRC Q1 2021 recommended projects totaling $1,188,500 before the end of the March 2021 S/FMS Environmental 2020-18 16-Nov-20 Townsend / That staff be directed to prepare a report on the costs associated with EFES Q3 2021 From Nov. 18, 2020 GC meeting (formerly BSC) - Sorrento beautifying the Bunting Road corridor between Scott Street and the Garden City That $50,000 for a visioning or master Skyway to include tree planting, grassed boulevards, floral, etc. streetscape plan to recommend improvements to the Bunting Road corridor be included in the Draft 2022 Operating Budget Environmental 2020-27 22-Dec-20 Siscoe / Report back on the issues identified by the MOE as part of its presentation to PBS March 29, 2021 Reports from the MOE be submitted to the Porter Council on December 22, 2020 and the reports from the MOE NPCA for input from the NPCA and that the input be included as part of the report to be prepared by the City Environmental 2020-31 22-Dec-20 Siscoe / Report back on opportunities to improve the stormwater system in the city. EFES Q3 2021 Porter Environmental 2021-03 18-Jan-21 Townsend That staff be directed to prepare a report, to be returned in the Second Quarter MW May 31, 2021 Requested return date of Q2 2021 of 2021, providing alternative solutions for holding retailers financially responsible for shopping carts discarded throughout city neighbourhoods and roads. Social 2019-03 11-Feb-19 Porter Policy and funding methods for how the City could support requests for PBS Q3 2021 Will be addressed through staff report about assistance for affordable housing endeavors in the future fees for not-for-profit affordable housing projects coming out of CIP decision. See General Committee minutes of November 9, 2020
Social 2019-41 2-Dec-19 Littleton That staff report back regarding the Conversion of Grantham South to a one- EFES Q1 2021 Staff will provide a memo once public way street heading north from Queenston Street to Eastchester Avenue consultation is complete. Social 2019-29 09-Sep-19 Littleton Report back on the existing street naming process with ways to include more PBS Q2 2021 public engagement, perhaps similar to the park naming process Social 2019-43 2-Dec-19 Kushner / That staff utilize the EngageSTC portal to gather public feedback and report Return requested for Q1 2020 Phillips back end of Q1 2020 regarding a national ban on handguns and the joining with other municipalities that are advocating for a national ban on handguns. AGENDA ITEM 2.3 Page 54 of 101 Social 2020-10 27-Jul-20 Porter Strategy and options for the relocation of the Private Watson statue CRCS Q2 2021 See Council Minutes from July 27, 2020 for list of groups to be consulted for the report
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Relation to ORL # Requested Requested Request Lead Dept. Expected Return Comments Strategic Plan by Date Social 2020-13 19-Oct-20 Williamson Actions being taken by other municipalities to mitigate noise pollution LCS Q2 2021 Social 2020-14 19-Oct-20 Kushner The approval of a Cannabis grow-op at the corner of St. Paul Street West and PBS Include information on roll of Canada Health, Vansickle Road zoning and notification of ward councillors Social 2020-30 14-Dec-20 Harris Information from Hospice Niagara on its capital build campaign and in particular FMS May 31, 2021 Report to include what the Region’s funding the contributions or commitments made by the other Niagara municipalities, formula is for health care in the Niagara Region. including the Region of Niagara. Requested return date of end of Q2 2021. Social 2021-02 18-Jan-21 Miller Repeal / review and update the City’s loitering by-laws and report back to MW Q4 (Nov 2021) Darrell to provide Memo to Council in Aug-Sept Council noting this issue will be included in Pilot study with Gateway (D.O. to speak to Gateway Jan/21)
Social 2021-04 18-Jan-21 Social Pillar Produce a report on amending Facility and Design Standards (FADS) in the CRCS / Q3 2021 See Council Minutes of January 18, 2021 for following sections: Section 4.2.7 Universal Washrooms and Section 4.5.2 EFES more information Outdoor Recreational Facilities – Playground
None 2019-47 16-Dec-19 Miller / That the request for funds to be used to record in-camera meetings be referred LCS Mayor to 2020 for a report including the upgrading of screening services for all Sendzik meetings (open and closed sessions).
Follow Up Reports Relation to ORL # Requested Requested Request Lead Dept. Expected Return Comments Strategic Plan by Date Economic 2020-16 09-Nov-16 Garcia That staff report back in 2021 on remediation costs for applications that are a PBS Q4 2021 Follow up report to PBS-154-2020. See General minimum of 5% of total past and future project costs. Committee minutes of November 9, 2020
Economic 2020-17 09-Nov-16 Mayor That Council bring back the Accessory Dwelling Unit Program in 2022 to come PBS Q4 2021 Follow up report to PBS-154-2020. See General Sendzik back as part of an update on the overall CIP program annual report. Committee minutes of November 9, 2020
Economic 2020-22 30-Nov-20 Littleton That staff be directed to prepare a report with options for a short-term rental PBS March 29, 2021 Follow up report to PBS-155-2020. See General licensing by-law to be brought before Council in the first quarter of 2021 Committee minutes of November 30, 2020. Requested return date of Q1 2021. Economic 2020-23 14-Dec-20 Siscoe That Staff be directed to report back before the end of Q2 2021, with an update FMS April BSC Follow up report to FMS-188-2020 (2021 Capital to the City’s Debt Management Strategy. Meeting Budget report). See Council minutes of December 14, 2020. Requested return date of end of Q2 2021. Staff planning to bring report to April BSC Meeting Economic 2020-24 14-Dec-20 Phillips Additional information by end of Q1 2021 on single unit self cleaning / contained FMS / Follow up report to FMS-188-2020 (2021 Capital washrooms, and a comparison between a single unit cleaning / contained EFES Budget report). See Council minutes of washroom and two permanent single unit all season accessible washrooms, in December 14, 2020. Requested return date of determining which washroom model is the desire of Council. end of Q1 2021. Economic 2020-29 20-Nov-20 Miller That staff be directed to develop a comprehensive compensation strategy for full-CSS Approved by General Committee November 10, time and part-time non-union employees, which shall include achievement of 2020. As part of motion, staff also directed to Living Wage rates of pay for part-time non-union employees and that staff be invite the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network to directed to seek certification at the "Supporter" level of becoming a Living Wage present before Council in Q1 2021. Employer. Environmental 2020-08 03-Jun-20 Porter That staff prepare a report and budget in advance of the 2021 budget MW Q1 2021 Follow up report. Initial report (FMS-085-2020, deliberations regarding a cul-de-sac program Sub-Item 10.2) approved June 3, 2020. See minutes of June 3, 2020 General Committee Meeting for additional information requested for inclusion in the report. Social 2020-02 13-Jan-20 Townsend E-Scooter report with results of consultation with stakeholder groups and risk EDTS / Follow up report. Initial report (EDTS/CRCS-006- management analysis EFES / MW 2020) approved January 13, 2020 Social 2020-07 24-Feb-20 Porter Revised Graffiti Program: Consult with the community, the relevant cultural PBS Q3 2021 Follow up report. Initial report (PBS-010-2020) committees and downtown stakeholder groups to modernize the graffiti program approved February 10, 2020 and by-law by 2021. None 2021-01 18-Jan-21 Social Pillar That staff be directed to prepare a report on the current protections in place to LCS Q3 2021 Report Request part of motion arising from / Siscoe deal with harassment directed at Mayor and members of Council, and the Integrity Commissioner report from January 18, resources it would require to provide further support to Mayor and members of 2021. See Council Agenda Item 7.1. Report to AGENDA ITEM 2.3 Page 55 of 101 Council who are subjected to harassment, intimidation and threats. go to Equity and Inclusion Committee for feedback prior to going to Council.
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Relation to ORL # Requested Requested Request Lead Dept. Expected Return Comments Strategic Plan by Date
Reports Affected by COVID-19 Relation to ORL # Requested Requested Request Lead Dept. Expected Return Comments Strategic Plan by Date Economic 2019-45 16-Dec-19 Porter That staff be directed to consult with the public and report back to Council in Q2 FMS 2021 Due to COVID-19, Council approved deferring with recommendations for how to use the telephone town hall money the proposed budget engagement plan until the 2022 budget cycle and that the Telephone Town Hall continue for the 2021 budget process. Social 2019-12 15-Apr-19 Porter Review of Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy LCS 2021 Report was postponed due to COVID-19. Motion passed by Council requested draft policy for review by Council by Q1 2021. Social 2019-23 15-Jul-19 Littleton Opportunities and strategies for the City to support neighbourhood associations CRCS TBD Staff report will come forward following the and neighbourhood-based community groups, including best practices and neighbourhood association forum. Forum was information gathered from the forum scheduled for March 28 but was postponed to a later date due to COVID-19 Social 2019-34 23-Sep-19 Mayor That additional staffing be considered for RZone in the 2021 budget CRCS Q3 2021 Given the financial implications of COVID-19, Sendzik deliberations and come back to Council with a report in Q3 2020 this report will be deferred to Q3 2021 for the 2022 budget deliberations. Cultural 2020-15 19-Oct-20 Littleton / Report back on excluding 101 Oakdale Avenue, 25 Duke Street and 160, 168, PBS Q4 2021 / 2022 Follow-up report to PBS-111-2020. See General Siscoe / 174, 176 St. Paul Street from the register of non-designated cultural heritage Committee minutes from October 19, 2020. Due Harris properties. Report to include update on the request for the property owners of to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on 101 Oakdale Avenue and 25 Duke Street to attend a Heritage Committee downtown businesses, staff will report back to meeting about their request to be excluded. Report to include update on Council once the downtown economic climate correspondence from 160, 168, 174, 176 St. Paul Street requesting exclusion strengthens. Staff will report back on 25 Duke from the register. Street upon completion of renovations at the property AGENDA ITEM 2.3 Page 56 of 101
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Corporate Report City Council
Report from: Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Report Date: February 17, 2021 Meeting Date: February 22, 2021 Report Number: LCS-027-2021 File: 60.81.5644, 60.51.916 Subject: Response letter – 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue – Ontario Ombudsman
Recommendation That Council receive the response letter from the Ontario Ombudsman’s Office dated, February 17, 2021, attached as Appendix 1; and
That no further action be taken. FORTHWITH Background At its meeting of October 19, 2020, Council received Report PBS 141-2020 regarding 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue and approved the following motion: That Report PBS-141-2020, regarding 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue, Existing Residential Condominium Apartment Building, Undersized Parking, be received and forwarded to the provincial ombudsman’s office requesting a review of all of the planning and building processes involved in this project, including those of the Committee of Adjustment. FORTHWITH In response, staff forwarded all the relevant documents to the Ombudsman’s office for their review. The City Clerk received calls from the Ombudsman’s office and was advised they would review the matter and respond accordingly. Report The letter from the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman’s office dated February 17, 2021 is attached as Appendix 1. The Ombudsman’s office has reviewed the matter and found that the actions taken by the municipality were appropriate and adequate and at this time, the Ombudsman’s office will not be taking any further action. Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report.
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Environmental Sustainability Implications There are no Environmental Sustainability Implications associated with this report. Conclusion Given the response from the Ontario Ombudsman’s Office and the process improvements undertaken in PBS, no further action is necessary. Prepared & Submitted by Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, City Clerk Approved by Heather Salter, City Solicitor, Director of Legal and Clerks Services Appendices • Appendix 1 – Letter from Lauren Chee-Hing, Counsel/Advocate, Ombudsman of Ontario
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Via Email
Council for the City of St. Catharines c/o Clerk Bonnie Nistico-Dunk 50 Church Street St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7C2
February 17, 2021
Dear Council for the City of St. Catharines:
I am writing in response to a request by the City’s General Committee (the “Committee”) that the Ombudsman review the City’s staff report PBS-141-2020 (the “report”) and provide comments on the City’s actions in response to complaints about undersized parking spaces in a condominium development project located at 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue.
Background
Members of our Office spoke to the City Clerk in response to the Committee’s request and reviewed relevant documentation provided to us by the Clerk and published to the City’s website.
We were told that members of the public raised concerns with the City that the underground parking spaces in 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue did not meet the zoning by-law’s minimum sizing requirement. In response to these concerns, staff were directed to review the process used for site plan and building permit approval for 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue and report back to council.
At a meeting on October 19, 2020, staff provided the report to council sitting as the Committee. The report reviews the planning approval process for 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue. Staff acknowledge that 18 underground parking spaces and an accessible parking space are undersized and do not comply with section 3.7 of the zoning by-law.
The report explains that the City based its zoning by-law compliance review of the property on preliminary building plans submitted by the developer. The preliminary plans showed that the parking spaces complied with the zoning by-law because the plans did not include columns
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and walls in the underground parking garage. However, the final building plans, which included columns and walls, showed parking spaces that did not conform to the bylaw’s requirements. The City failed to identify the shortfall in the final building plans and the project was approved.
The problem with the size of the parking spaces was not identified until after the project was built and residents began using the spaces. In order to achieve zoning compliance at that stage, the developer of 6-10 Dalhousie obtained approval from the Committee of Adjustment to reduce the parking requirements to exclude the undersized parking spaces.
When the problem was raised by a member of the public in July 2020, council directed staff to review the matter and report back. City staff reviewed the planning process followed in this case and found that an error had occurred. They identified “the critical point where a zoning check did not take place but should have”.
The staff report explains that staff have now implemented measures in order to improve the City’s planning approval process and prevent this problem from recurring:
…staff have remedied that oversight on this application to ensure all final plans are reviewed in detail regarding compliance with zoning requirements. Additional zoning checks and advisories to developers early in the building design and review process are now incorporated into internal procedures to ensure builders are fully informed at the outset of zoning requirements and the oversight that occurred on this project does not occur on other projects.
After receiving the report, the Committee passed the following resolution:
That Report PBS-141-2020, regarding 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue, Existing Residential Condominium Apartment Building, Undersized Parking, be received and forwarded to the provincial ombudsman’s office requesting a review of all of the planning and building processes involved in this project, including those of the Committee of Adjustment.
The developer has obtained a minor variance from the Committee of Adjustment to bring the parking spaces at 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue into compliance. Decisions of a Committee of Adjustment can be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. In this case, the Committee of Adjustment’s decision was not appealed to the tribunal.
Ombudsman’s Role and Authority
The Ombudsman is an independent and impartial Officer of the Ontario Legislature with authority to review and investigate complaints about the administrative conduct of municipalities, universities, school boards, and provincial government organizations, as well as
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the services provided by children’s aid societies and residential licensees, and the provision of French language services under the French Language Services Act.
The Ombudsman’s role with respect to municipalities is to review and investigate complaints about municipal government administration. When problems are identified, he may make recommendations to a municipality to improve its processes, as well as to strengthen local governance and accountability. The Ombudsman’s focus is generally forward-looking and on whether we can make recommendations for positive future change.
Our Review
The materials we reviewed and our discussion with staff indicate that the City has already responded to the concerns raised by citizens by investigating the undersized parking spaces at 6-10 Dalhousie Avenue. The City released its findings in a publicly available staff report. The report identifies the lapses in the planning approval process that permitted the error to go unnoticed until the project was complete. The report also outlines the steps staff believe will improve the City’s planning approval process.
Given these circumstances, we will not be reviewing this matter further.
Conclusion
Thank you for contacting the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman. Should you have any questions about this letter, please contact me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Lauren Chee-Hing Counsel Office of the Ontario Ombudsman
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Corporate Report City Council
Report from: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report Date: February 18, 2021 Meeting Date: February 22, 2021 Report Number: CAO-022-2021 File: 10.4.19 Subject: COVID-19 Update – February 22, 2021 Strategic Pillar:
Recommendation That Report CAO-022-2021, regarding COVID-19 Update – February 22, 2021, be received for information purposes. FORTHWITH Summary The purpose of this report is to provide Council with ongoing updates on the City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group’s (MECG) planning activities to address the rapidly evolving global COVID-19 pandemic from a strategic and proactive approach.
For the latest information on resurgence and recovery, visit http://www.EngageSTC.ca and the City’s social media platforms. For more information on City services and facilities, or to report a concern relating to COVID-19, visit www.stcatharines.ca/COVID19 Relationship to Strategic Plan City staff is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic as it has affected the economic, social, environmental and cultural sustainability of the city. City staff have prioritized their objectives to heavily focus on recovery efforts of COVID-19 to mitigate the impact on the community and support the sustainably pillars through new and innovative ways. Background On March 12, 2020, the City of St. Catharines partially activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), to support the work of the Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) in their response to COVID-19 pandemic and the provision of essential services.
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Details regarding the MECG’s preparedness, response, recovery and future planning can be found in this report. Report The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a serious threat to the community as well as the City’s ability to provide all levels of service in the same manner as they were previously delivered.
The MECG continues to respond to the pandemic proactively and has been diligently planning for potential future developments. The MECG continues to be dedicated to the safety of staff and the community, while ensuring essential services continue to be delivered without interruption and focusing on recovery and resurgence.
MECG’s planning and decisions are guided by their four key objectives: 1. To focus on recovery while continuing to provide essential services; 2. To ensure the health, safety and security of the public and staff during the pandemic and through the recovery process; 3. To continue to be able to support Niagara Health, Public Health, Niagara Region and our other partners; and 4. To ensure the organization remains in a financially stable condition during this pandemic. Provincial Emergency Response Framework On February 16, 2021, the Niagara Region was moved into the Grey-Lockdown level of the Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework. The immediate impacts for City services include City Hall remaining closed to the public with remote and accessible service delivery options available. In addition, the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre, Arenas, Community Centres, Older Adult Centres, and the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatic Centre also remain closed. In-person recreational programming has been cancelled until further notice and the City will continue to deliver virtual programming for older adults through remote means.
Impacts to the public and business remain similar to the previous Grey-Shutdown level the Region was previously in. Notable changes include • Permitting in-person shopping for all retail stores with set capacity limits and other public health measures that must be met. • An “Emergency Brake” which allows the Province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and Local Medical Officers of Health to move a Public Health unit back to a stricter level of the Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework at any time.
Communications have been issued to the public and business community regarding these changes. The expectation is that the Province will review Niagara’s position in the COVID-19 Response Framework every two weeks.
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Termination of Declared Emergency and Extension of Orders Because the Niagara Region has returned to the Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework, the Stay at Home Order is no longer in effect. The provincial emergency, declared on January 12, 2021 under s. 7.0.1 of the EMPCA, expired at 11:59 p.m. on February 9, 2021.
Orders made under the EMCPA can continue to remain in effect after the declared emergency has terminated. Orders can be further extended for up to 14 days at a time but cannot be amended.
All of the orders currently in effect under the EMCPA will remain in effect until the revocation date noted below, unless they are revoked or extended further by that date: O. Reg 8/21 Enforcement of COVID-19 Measures – February 22, 2021 O. Reg 13/21 Residential Evictions – February 22, 2021
Local Restrictions Niagara Region Public Health (NRPH) has announced it is planning to reinstate some additional restrictions across Niagara effective February 22, 2021. These restrictions will impact food services, shopping malls and retail stores. The restrictions will come in the form of a Class Order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7 and have been attached as appendices to this report (Appendices 1 and 2). An overview of these restrictions has also been provided below. Food Services NRPH is looking to reissue an updated version the section 22 order that was previously issued in fall 2020. While food services are not reopening under the Grey level of the Emergency Response Framework, the expectation is that food services will be able to open soon. NRPH wants to give business owners as much advance notice as possible so they can prepare for reopening accordingly. The impacts from the previous section 22 order include: • Requirement to record specific information from every patron; • Retain the above records for a period of at least one month; • Attest that all patrons joining a table are from the same household or are essential to physical and mental health; • Monitor and ensure all patrons remain seated expect for listed exceptions; • Conduct daily active screening of all employees; • Ensure the workplace is arranged to maintain distancing; and • Ensure social distancing was maintained and that hand sanitizer is available at every table, entrance and exit Shopping Malls and Retail Stores NRPH is considering issuing restrictions to prevent people from congregating in malls, retail stores or in line-ups to enter stores. These restrictions would align with rules issued by the medical officers of health of Hamilton and Halton Regions and would require all shopping malls and retail stores to actively monitor and manage compliance
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with provincial physical distancing and masking requirements within malls and stores, as well as in line-ups outside these locations. These businesses would also be required to actively screen all employees and provide hand sanitizer at all entrances and exits of the establishment. Strategic Plan Update As a living document, it is important to ensure the Strategic Plan continues to reflect the priorities of the City as it plays a major role in long range planning. The Corporation recognizes some of these priorities may have changed as a result of the shift in the way the City does business, and the way it delivers programs and services during the pandemic.
As a result, through discussions between the CAO and Deputy CAO, staff has retained Liz Palmieri as a third-party facilitator to assist with a review of the Strategic Plan that will involve the input of all members of Council and the Senior Leadership Team. Working through the Office of the CAO, the facilitator will be reaching out to Council and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to begin discussions and gather input which will be summarized and presented at a Council workshop to refresh the Strategic Plan.
It is important to note this is not intended to be a full strategic planning exercise, merely a recalibration of the plan to ensure it is reflective of our current and long-term priorities as we work through our current response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial Implications Tax Levy Budget Given the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, Financial Management staff is continually monitoring the pandemic’s financial impact and making adjustments accordingly. Forecasting financial impacts reflective of the period of March 31, 2021 indicate a $476,000 tax levy deficit.
The most significant impact on the City’s Tax Levy Operating Budget finances is related to a loss in revenues due to facility closures and waived user fees, increased costs to address the pandemic and mitigation measures.
Loss of Revenue $1,751,000 - Arenas & Recreation Programming $943,000 - Meridian Centre $670,000 - Licensing Fees $138,000
Additional COVID-19 Response & Vaccine Site Costs $133,000
Total Revenue Loss & Cost Increase $1,884,000
Mitigation Measures & Savings ($1,408,000) - Staffing Impacts (workforce reductions & deferred hiring) ($650,000) - Meridian Centre ($546,000)
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- Utilities ($107,000) - Office supplies, conferences & training, postage, and travel ($105,000)
Net Unfavourable Impact on Tax Levy Budget $476,000 Meridian Centre Since approval of the 2021 Meridian Centre Operating budget, the OHL has elected to postpone the start of the season, with no target start date. All events and concerts scheduled for 2021 have been postponed to the fourth quarter of 2021 or 2022. At the time of this report, Meridian Centre is forecasting a loss of revenue based on the assumption no revenue producing events will take place until September 2021. ASM Global, management and operator of the facility, are forecasting they will be able to accommodate full capacity starting in September. The revenue shortfall is partially mitigated through expense reductions through wage and benefit reductions through reduced hours and gapping and general administration, operations and supply costs due to the building being shutdown and receipt of the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy. The net impact for Meridian Centre is estimated at $124,000 unfavourable. Outside Boards and Agencies At this time, the St. Catharines Public Library Board, St. Catharines Transit Commission and FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre are all forecasting their financial impact to March 31,, 2021 to be at a break even or small surplus position. Water and Wastewater Budget The City’s water and wastewater budget is estimated to have a favourable variance of $7,000 in Q1 2021, provided the 2021 rate increase is approved by Council and implemented effective March 1, 2021. The favourable variance is mainly due to a temporary staff redeployment from the Water Department to Bylaw Enforcement Officer role in response to COVID-19. Parking Budget The City’s parking budget will continue experiencing financial hardships through foregone revenues estimated at a total of $537,000 due to the waiving of parking charges in City owned garages, surface lots and on-street until the end of April 2021. The Council approved limited parking enforcement from mid-January till April 30, 2021 is estimated to create a cost savings of $127,000. These items result in an estimated overall unfavourable impact on the Parking Budget of $410,000. Estimated Net Financial Impact on 2021 Operations The net financial impact on City finances in the forecast period to March 31, 2021 is estimated to be $879,000 unfavourable. This balance is offset with the 2021 funding allocation of the Safe Restart Program $726,000.
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Unfavourable/(Favourable) Impact Tax Levy Budget $476,000 Parking Budget $410,000 Water & Wastewater Budget ($7,000) Total Impact $879,000 Safe Restart Program – 2021 ($726,000) Estimated Net Impact $153,000
Finance staff is in the process of completing the City’s 2020 yearend closing entries. At this time, with the mitigation and cost containment efforts utilized during 2020 and the additional financial support from the Federal and Provincial governments, it is anticipated that the City will end 2020 in a positive position. Any 2020 yearend surplus could be utilized to offset the unfavourable position forecasted for 2021. This is in alignment with direction received from the upper levels of government with the SRA- Phase 2 funding. Staff is preparing a report with more details on the City’s 2020 yearend position, scheduled to come forward at the March 22, 2021 BSC meeting.
Given the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, this financial forecast is subject to change. Updates to Council will be provided as required. Environmental Sustainability Implications There are no environmental implications associated with this report. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and is still a threat to the community. The MECG will continue to implement proactive responses and plan for potential developments with the safety and well-being of the community and staff at the forefront.
The MECG will continue to focus on resurgence and recovery for the City of St. Catharines while remaining committed to MECG’s four objectives.
For the latest information on resurgence and recovery, visit http://www.EngageSTC.ca and the City’s social media platforms. For more information on City services and facilities, or to report a concern relating to COVID-19, visit www.stcatharines.ca/COVID19. Prepared and Submitted by The City of St. Catharines Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) Approved by Shelley Chemnitz, Chief Administrative Officer Appendices • Appendix 1 – Section 22 Order Bars and Restaurants • Appendix 2 – Cover Letter Bars and Restaurants
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made pursuant to Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7
February 18, 2021
TO: All owners/operators of food premises, including bars, restaurants, banquet halls, wineries, or breweries, including ones where only beverages are served, within the Niagara Regional Area I, Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, Medical Offcer of Health (Acting) for the Niagara Regional Area, order you under section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act to take the following action(s) effective 00:01 February 22, 2021, until further notice:
1. Record the following information from every patron who is 16 years of age or older that enters an indoor or outdoor dining area in the establishment, other than patrons who briefy enter the area to place, pick up, or pay for a takeout order: a. Name b. One form of contact information (phone number, electronic mail address, physical address) c. Time of arrival d. Time of departure e. Table number or location f. Attestation that the patron does not suffer any of the following symptoms (excluding from a chronic non-contagious existing diagnosis): i. Fever / chills ii. New cough or a cough that is getting worse iii. Loss of, or change in, taste or smell iv. Shortness of breath (while sitting or walking at a regular pace) v. Sore throat vi. Runny nose / nasal congestion vii. Unusual level of fatigue viii. Unusual headache ix. Nausea / vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite x. Feeling unwell for an unknown reason g. Attestation that the patron is joining a table with only household members, and/or a maximum of two persons who are essential to maintaining physical and mental health (e.g. caregivers, social supports to someone who lives alone). 2. Do not serve patrons for indoor or outdoor dining on the premises if they do not provide information for the above records. 3. Retain the above records for a period of at least one month, and ensure the records are maintained and stored in a secure manner to preserve privacy of patrons, and appropriately and securely destroyed after the one month retention of those records has elapsed.
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4. Disclose the records to a medical offcer of health or an inspector under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on request, or as otherwise required by law. 5. Conduct daily interactive screening of all employees for symptoms of COVID-19, using the Ministry of Health’s “COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces”, or another tool with the same minimum set of questions, such as the “COVID-19 Screening Tool” developed by Niagara Region Public Health. Answers to daily screens must be collected and retained for at least one month. 6. Ensure the workplace is arranged (e.g. spacing of stations, visual cues) to facilitate the likelihood that employees will keep two metres distance from each other and from patrons at all times. For emphasis, employees on breaks should be facilitated to keep 2 metres distance from each other. 7. Ensure that patrons are seated at all times except a. while entering the area and while moving to their table, b. while placing or picking up an order, c. while paying for an order, d. while exiting the area, e. while going to or returning from a washroom, f. while lining up to do anything described in sub-paragraphs a to e, or g. where necessary for the purposes of health and safety. 8. Ensure that patrons seated at different tables are separated by a. a distance of at least two metres, or b. plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier. 9. Provide suffcient alcohol-based hand rub (minimum alcohol concentration of 70%) at every table, and at the entrance and exit of the establishment, with prompting to use it upon entry and exit. 10. In order to encourage honest and forthright reporting of COVID-19 symptoms and/or contact amongst employees, ensure that all employees are aware of any benefts and/ or pay to which they may be entitled in the event that they must isolate due to having symptoms of COVID-19, being tested for COVID-19, or being a contact of COVID-19.
THE REASONS for this ORDER are that 1. COVID-19 is a potentially fatal infectious disease, currently constituting a worldwide pandemic. 2. COVID-19 is a communicable disease that can spread readily to others through respiratory droplets that are released from the nose and mouth, contact with contaminated surfaces, and poor hand hygiene. 3. COVID-19 may be transmitted from persons who have minimal or no signs or symptoms of illness. 4. The risk of transmission of COVID-19 is greater in close contact environments where persons are within two metres and/or without face coverings. 5. The socializing of persons in food premises has been associated with signifcant spread of COVID-19 in Niagara amongst non-household members.
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6. Persons infected with COVID-19 in food premises in Niagara have subsequently spread COVID-19 more widely, and is one of the factors leading to large numbers of cases of infection, including in congregate care settings with vulnerable residents at greatest risk of dying. 7. Employees of food premises in Niagara have in some circumstances continued to work while COVID-19 symptomatic and infectious, putting others at risk in the workplace. 8. Ongoing widespread disease transmission of COVID-19 will lead to outbreaks in congregate settings with vulnerable residents, and to increased morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 within the population of Niagara.
I am therefore of the opinion on reasonable and probable grounds that 1. A communicable disease exists or may exist or there is an immediate risk of an outbreak of a communicable disease in the health unit served by me; 2. The communicable disease presents a risk to the health of persons in the health unit served by me; 3. The requirements specifed in this order are necessary in order to decrease or eliminate the risk to health presented by the communicable disease.
NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT you are entitled to a hearing by the Health Services Appeal and Review Board if you deliver to me and to the Health Services Appeal and Review Board, Health Boards Secretariat, 151 Bloor Street West, 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2T5, notice in writing, requesting a hearing within 15 days after service of this Order.
AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT although a hearing may be requested this Order takes effect when it is served upon you.
FAILURE to comply with this Order is an offence for which you may be liable, on conviction, to a fne of not more than $5,000.00 for every day or part of each day on which the offence occurs or continues.
Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, MD MPH FRCPC Medical Offcer of Health (Acting) Niagara Region Public Health 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7
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made pursuant to Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7
February 18, 2021
TO: All owners/operators of shopping malls and businesses that engage in retail sales to the public, including stores situated within a shopping mall, within the Niagara Regional Area
I, Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, Medical Offcer of Health (Acting) for the Niagara Regional Area, order you under section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act to take the following action(s) effective 00:01 February 22, 2021 until further notice:
1. Actively monitor compliance with the required capacity limits set in the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020, S.O. 2020, c.17 (the “Reopening Ontario Act”) and applicable regulations for the shopping mall, business, place, facility, or premise under your control, and ensure that physical distancing of two metres is maintained by patrons, store staff and mall staff in all common areas, stores, washrooms, hallways, entrances, etc., at all times. For greater certainty, nothing in this Order is intended to require persons who are members of the same household to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from each other while in a place of business or facility. 2. Actively manage all line-ups or groups of patrons congregating and ensure all patrons waiting in line-ups inside or outside the shopping mall or retail store under your control maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. 3. Actively monitor compliance and ensure that all patrons, store staff and mall staff, whether inside the mall or retail store under your control, or in the vicinity of a line-up outside the mall or retail store under your control, wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin unless entitled to an exception from this requirement in the Reopening Ontario Act. 4. Conduct daily interactive screening of all employees for symptoms of COVID-19, using the Ministry of Health’s “COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces”, or another tool with the same minimum set of questions, such as the “COVID-19 Screening Tool” developed by Niagara Region Public Health. Answers to daily screens must be collected and retained for at least one month. 5. Ensure the workplace is arranged (e.g. spacing of stations, visual cues) to facilitate the likelihood that employees will keep two metres distance from each other and from patrons at all times. For emphasis, employees on breaks should be facilitated to keep 2 metres distance from each other. 6. Provide suffcient alcohol-based hand rub (minimum alcohol concentration of 70%) at every entrance and exit of the establishment, with prompting to use it upon entry and exit.
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7. In order to encourage honest and forthright reporting of COVID-19 symptoms and/or contact amongst employees, ensure that all employees are aware of any benefts and/ or pay to which they may be entitled in the event that they must isolate due to having symptoms of COVID-19, being tested for COVID-19, or being a contact of COVID-19.
8. Comply with all other requirements that apply to your business, place, facility, or establishment as set out under the Reopening Ontario Act and the applicable regulations.
9. Follow all further instructions from Niagara Region Public Health pertaining to COVID-19 that apply to your premise.
If an owner/operator of a shopping mall, additionally
10. Ensure all stores within the shopping mall set a maximum capacity limit, such capacity limit to be consistent with any required capacity limits set in the Reopening Ontario Act, and its regulations, and monitor the capacity limit to ensure physical distancing of at least two meters is maintained by patrons, store staff and mall staff at all times.
For greater certainty, nothing in this Order is intended to require persons who are members of the same household to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from each other while in a place of business or facility.
THE REASONS for this ORDER are that
1. COVID-19 is a potentially fatal infectious disease, currently constituting a worldwide pandemic.
2. COVID-19 is a communicable disease that can spread readily to others through respiratory droplets that are released from the nose and mouth, contact with contaminated surfaces, and poor hand hygiene.
3. COVID-19 may be transmitted from persons who have minimal or no signs or symptoms of illness.
4. The risk of transmission of COVID-19 is greater in close contact environments where persons are within two metres and/or without face coverings.
5. The socializing or close interaction of persons in public spaces such as malls and retail stores, employee-only social spaces, and workplaces is associated with the spread of COVID- amongst non-household members.
6. Inspections conducted at retail premises by Niagara Region, Niagara Region Public Health, and the Ontario government have found inadequate compliance in the retail sector with provincial regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
7. Employees of retail premises in Niagara have in some circumstances continued to work while COVID-19 symptomatic and infectious, putting others at risk in the workplace.
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8. Ongoing widespread disease transmission of COVID-19 will lead to outbreaks in congregate settings with vulnerable residents, and to increased morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 within the population of Niagara.
I am therefore of the opinion on reasonable and probable grounds that
1. A communicable disease exists or may exist or there is an immediate risk of an outbreak of a communicable disease in the health unit served by me; 2. The communicable disease presents a risk to the health of persons in the health unit served by me; 3. The requirements specifed in this Order are necessary in order to decrease or eliminate the risk to health presented by the communicable disease.
NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE THAT you are entitled to a hearing by the Health Services Appeal and Review Board if you deliver to me and to the Health Services Appeal and Review Board, Health Boards Secretariat, 151 Bloor Street West, 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2T5, notice in writing, requesting a hearing within 15 days after service of this Order.
AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT although a hearing may be requested this Order takes effect when it is served upon you.
FAILURE to comply with this Order is an offence for which you may be liable, on conviction, to a fne of not more than $5,000.00 for every day or part of each day on which the offence occurs or continues.
Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, MD MPH FRCPC Medical Offcer of Health (Acting) Niagara Region Public Health 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7
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Report from: Planning and Building Services, Planning Services
Report Date: February 12, 2021 . Meeting Date: February 22, 2021
Report Number: PBS-025-2021 . File: 19 115432 00 ZA
Subject: Supplementary Report Application to Amend Zoning By-law 2013-283 Subject Lands: 119 and 127 Vine Street South, and 2 Perma Court Owner: Vince Di Napoli
Strategic Pillar:
Recommendation Zoning By-law That Council consider an amendment to the zoning by-law, as outlined in Appendix 1, as an alternative to that presented to Council in Report PBS-008-2021 at the meeting of February 1, 2021; and Landscape Plan That the stand-alone parking lot proposed for 2 Perma Court be permitted conditional on the submission, approval and implementation of a landscape plan including the submission of cash payment for boulevard trees and inspections by City staff; and
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary By-laws to give effect to Council’s decision; and
That the Notices of Decision required by the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, be processed by staff; and
That upon expiration of the appeal period, staff be directed to forward any appeals to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal for consideration and final approval; and
Further, that the Clerk be directed to make all necessary notifications. FORTHWITH Summary In accordance with Council’s direction to staff at the meeting of February 1, 2021, staff is providing an alternative zoning amendment for Council’s consideration.
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Council should be aware that staff continue to recommend the zoning amendment and development agreement as originally presented to Council in Report PBS-008-2021 from the meeting of February 1, 2021. However, in the absence of support for that recommendation, an alternative is presented in this report for Council’s consideration. Relationship to Strategic Plan Economic Sustainability: The proposed development supports private investment through new construction on vacant and redevelopment lands. Background At its meeting of February 1, 2021, Council approved the following motion with respect to the application for Zoning By-law Amendment for lands at 119 and 127 Vine Street South and 2 Perma Court: That Council Refer the Zoning By-law and Development Agreements back to staff in order to consult with property owner regarding Special Provisions 160 in Zoning By-law and Parking lot at 2 Perma Court under Development Agreement in order to come up with an agreement that is satisfactory to the City and the property owner come back at the February 22, 2021 meeting. Since February 1, 2021, staff have met with both the owner and his agent to discuss alternatives, in accordance with Council’s direction. This report details those discussions and offers an alternative for Council’s consideration.
Staff continue to recommend the zoning amendment and development agreement as originally presented to Council in Report PBS-008-2021 from the meeting of February 1, 2021. Report Staff have met with the Owner and Agent to discuss alternatives to the original staff recommendation. There were three main items of discussion:
1. Special Provision 160 - The front yard setback requirement of 3 metres on 119 and 127 Vine Street South. 2. Special Provision 160 - The landscape buffer requirement of 3 metres along the front property line on 119 and 127 Vine Street South. 3. The requirement of a Development Agreement for the parking lot at 2 Perma Court. Front Yard Setback – 119 and 127 Vine Street South The applicant was concerned with the required 3 metre front yard setback in Special Provision 160, which is applicable to 119 and 127 Vine Street South. The applicant would like to build the addition in line with the existing building and was concerned that the required road widening and 3 metre setback would push the addition behind the front face of the existing building. The setback to the existing building is currently 6.86 metres, and the anticipated road widening reduces the setback by 3.8 metres. This
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leave 3.06 metres setback to the addition, so appears the addition could be constructed in line with the existing building and meet the 3 metre setback with 0.06 metres (6 centimeters) to spare. The road widening cannot be accurately confirmed without a survey to determine the right-of-way width at this location. To ensure that any changes to the road widening do not result in shifting the location of the addition, staff is supportive of altering Special Provision 160 to ensure that the addition to the existing building is permitted to be constructed in line with the front face of the building. Landscape buffer – 119 and 127 Vine Street South The original Special Provision 160 required a landscape buffer of 3 metres save and except where the existing buildings are located less than 3 metres from the front property line. The applicant has indicated that a landscape buffer at certain locations may compromise the maneuverability of equipment and delivery trucks. It is not the intent of the zoning provision to inhibit the functionality of the site with a landscape buffer. As part of a more detailed review as part of the site plan approval process, it may be more desirable to tie landscaping along the Vine Street South frontage to the site plan approval, rather than specify a specific dimension in the zoning. Special Provision 160 has been revised to clarify this alternative. Special Provision 160 – 119 and 127 Vine Street South As a result of the discussions with the applicant regarding the front yard setback and required landscape buffer at 119 and 127 Vine Street South, Council should consider the Zoning By-law Amendment with Special Provision 160 revised as follows, and outlined in Appendix 2 (revisions are in bold):
Special Zone Schedule Location By-law Provision A 160 M1 15 119 and 127 Vine Street South Additional permitted use: A light industrial use subject to the following site- specific provisions: 1. Maximum Building Height 8 metres 2. Minimum Lot Frontage 47.8 metres 3. Minimum Front Yard 3 metres Setback 4. Notwithstanding the minimum 3 metre front yard setback, where the front yard has been reduced through public acquisition (i.e. a road widening) an addition to the existing building is permitted to be constructed in line with the front face of the building. 5. Minimum Rear Yard 0.4 metres Setback 6. Minimum Side Yard 1.2 metres Setback (south) 7. Minimum Width of In accordance with site plan approval Landscape Buffer along a Public Road (Vine Street South)
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8. Minimum Required 1 space for each 100 square metres of gross Parking leasable floor area 9. As per section 3.2.2 of this By-law, required parking shall be provided on the same lot as the use requiring the parking, or on a lot within 120 m that is not within a residential zone, being 2 Perma Court. 10. The two-storey portion of the building comprising the southerly 7 metres of building width is only permitted for storage and warehousing space. No manufacturing is permitted in this portion of the building. Note: Holding Provision 24 may apply to these lands
Development Agreement – 2 Perma Court In the original report, staff recommended that a Development Agreement be required for the stand-alone parking lot at 2 Perma Court. This recommendation was made to ensure that the parking lot would be constructed to City standards and may include the review and approval of paving, curbing, lighting, grading and drainage, landscaping, fencing, parking layout and lining, and stormwater management.
Should Council decide a Development Agreement is onerous in this context, Council should consider an alternative zoning provision that requires a minimum 3.0 metre landscape strip along the full frontage of Vine Street South and Perma Court and the requirement for a cash deposit for additional boulevard trees.
The landscape strip should include sod and some screening landscaping, as well as boulevard trees along both Vine Street South and Perma Court. The boulevard trees and 3.0 metre landscape strip will enhance the public realm experience along Vine Street South and Perma Court. This approach will align with the boulevard trees recently established in front of the U-Haul site abutting to the south. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the expansion of the industrial building on Vine Street South, the on- site landscaping should be installed and inspected by the City for compliance with the approved Landscape Plan. A cash deposit for boulevard trees will trigger boulevard tree planting by the City.
Should Council consider this option, the following alterations to Special Provision 161 and Condition 3 of Holding Provision 24 would need to be included in the Council approval. These revisions are outlined in Appendices 2 and 3 of this report.
Special Zone Schedule Location By-law Provision A 161 M1 15 2 Perma Court Additional permitted use: standalone parking lot is permitted
Holding Schedule Location By-law A H24 15 119 and 127 Vine Street South
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1. An Environmental Site Assessment shall be prepared and submitted to the City of St. Catharines for approval. If contamination above provincial guidelines is found, a Record of Site Condition, or other acceptable documentation, shall be required for submission to the Ministry of the Environment prior to the removal of the Holding (H) designation. 2. Prior to any new Light Industrial use of the lands, a Noise, Vibration, Odour and Air Quality/Emissions Study shall be submitted by a qualified professional for review and approval by the City, that demonstrates the proposed Light Industrial use will not negatively impact sensitive land uses in the vicinity (residential, commercial, mixed uses etc.) relating to odour, noise, vibration, and air quality/emissions .
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the expansion of the existing light industrial use (Right Industrial Machine) at 119 and 127 Vine Street South, the existing gravel parking lot at 2 Perma Court shall meet the following conditions: a) a Landscape Plan shall be submitted, reviewed and approved by the City, prior to construction b) the Landscape Plan shall provide for a minimum 3.0 metre landscape strip along the full frontage of Vine Street South and Perma Court c) a cash deposit shall be submitted for 5 boulevard trees to be planted by the City along Vine Street South and Perma Court
NOTE: Special Provision 160 also applies to the lands. Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report. Environmental Sustainability Implications The retention of the Holding zoning provision, (H24 Condition 1) relating to environmental cleanup being required for non-light industrial uses, should they be proposed in the future, maintains the integrity of environmental stewardship on these lands. The requirement for site approval on the Vine Street South lands would ensure matters such as storm water management are adequately addressed. Landscaping added to both properties through the development review process would further enhance the urban environment.
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Conclusion The zoning provisions presented in this report are offered for Council’s consideration as an alternative to the original staff recommendation. Notifications It is in order to advise Stephen Bedford, Landx Developments Ltd., 293-1235 Fairview Street, Burlington Ontario Street, ON L7S 2K9, the owner’s agent. Prepared by Charlotte McEwan, MCIP, RPP Planner I, Planning Services Submitted by Judy Pihach, MCIP, RPP Manager, Planning Services Approved by Tami Kitay, MPA, MCIP, RPP Director, Planning and Building Services Appendices • Appendix 1 – Recommended Zoning By-law Amendment • Appendix 2 – Recommended Special Provisions • Appendix 3 – Recommended Holding Provision
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Zoning By-Law Amendment Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to the City of St. Catharines Zoning By-law 2013- 283, for the lands described as described as Lots 4018, 4019, 4020 & Part of Lot 4034 Corporation Plan 2, City of St. Catharines, Region of Niagara, municipally known as 119 and 127 Vine Street S and for the lands described as Lot 12, Plan M73, City of St. Catharines, Region of Niagara, municipally known as 2 Perma Court, as follows:
a) That Section 15.1, Schedule A (A15), Zoning Maps, be amended by changing the zoning of 119 and 127 Vine Street from Low Density Residential – Traditional Neighbourhood (R2) and Medium Density Mixed Use with Holding Provision H1 (M1-H1), respectively, to Medium Density Mixed Use with Special Provision 160 and Holding Provision H24 (M1-160-H24) as outlined in Appendices 9 and 10 of the original report; and
b) That Section 15.1, Schedule A (A15), Zoning Maps, be amended by changing the zoning of 2 Perma Court General Employment (E2) to General Employment with Special Provision 161 (E2-161) as outlined in Appendix 7 of the original report; and
c) That Section 13.1 ‘List of Special Provisions’, be amended by adding Special Provisions 160 and 161, as outlined in Appendix 2 of this report; and
d) That Section 14.1, List of Holding Provisions, be amended by adding Holding Provision 24 as outlined in Appendix 3 of this report.
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Proposed Special Provisions 160 and 161
Special Zone Schedule Location By-law Provision A 160 M1 15 119 and 127 Vine Street South Additional permitted use: A light industrial use subject to the following site- specific provisions: 1. Maximum Building Height 8 metres 2. Minimum Lot Frontage 47.8 metres 3. Minimum Front Yard 3 metres Setback 4. Notwithstanding the minimum 3 metre front yard setback, where the front yard has been reduced through public acquisition (i.e. a road widening) an addition to the existing building is permitted to be constructed in line with the front face of the building. 5. Minimum Rear Yard 0.4 metres Setback 6. Minimum Side Yard 1.2 metres Setback (south) 7. Minimum Width of In accordance with site plan approval Landscape Buffer along a Public Road (Vine Street South) 8. Minimum Required 1 space for each 100 square metres of gross Parking leasable floor area 9. As per section 3.2.2 of this By-law, required parking shall be provided on the same lot as the use requiring the parking, or on a lot within 120 m that is not within a residential zone, being 2 Perma Court. 10. The two-storey portion of the building comprising the southerly 7 metres of building width is only permitted for storage and warehousing space. No manufacturing is permitted in this portion of the building. Note: Holding Provision 24 may apply to these lands
Special Zone Schedule Location By-law Provision A 161 M1 15 2 Perma Court Additional permitted use: standalone parking lot is permitted
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Proposed Holding Provision 24
Holding Schedule Location By-law A H24 15 119 and 127 Vine Street South 1. An Environmental Site Assessment shall be prepared and submitted to the City of St. Catharines for approval. If contamination above provincial guidelines is found, a Record of Site Condition, or other acceptable documentation, shall be required for submission to the Ministry of the Environment prior to the removal of the Holding (H) designation. 2. Prior to any new Light Industrial use of the lands, a Noise, Vibration, Odour and Air Quality/Emissions Study shall be submitted by a qualified professional for review and approval by the City, that demonstrates the proposed Light Industrial use will not negatively impact sensitive land uses in the vicinity (residential, commercial, mixed uses etc.) relating to odour, noise, vibration, and air quality/emissions .
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the expansion of the existing light industrial use (Right Industrial Machine) at 119 and 127 Vine Street South, the existing gravel parking lot at 2 Perma Court shall meet the following conditions: a) a Landscape Plan shall be submitted, reviewed and approved by the City, prior to construction b) the Landscape Plan shall provide for a minimum 3.0 metre landscape strip along the full frontage of Vine Street South and Perma Court c) a cash deposit shall be submitted for 5 boulevard trees to be planted by the City along Vine Street South and Perma Court
NOTE: Special Provision 160 also applies to the lands.
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Corporate Report City Council
Report from: Legal and Clerks Services, Legal Services
Report Date: January 29, 2021 Meeting Date: February 22, 2021
Report Number: LCS-019-2021 File: 10.3.25
Subject: Removal of Members of Council for Serious Misconduct
Strategic Pillar:
Recommendation That Council request the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) study the merit of amending the Municipal Act, 2001 to expand the penalties that may be imposed on a member of council who has contravened the code of conduct in a manner deemed to be serious misconduct, including the ability to declare the member’s seat vacant. FORTHWITH Background At the meeting of Council on January 18, 2021, Council referred the following motion from Councillor Miller to Legal Services to research the steps required to update the Municipal Act, 2001 as proposed in the motion.
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa's Integrity Commissioner found that a Member of Ottawa City Council engaged in "incomprehensible incidents of harassment" involving job candidates and staff; and
WHEREAS there is not currently ways and means to have a Member of Council's seat vacated for serious misconduct; and
WHEREAS as Members of Council we are subject to a Code of Conduct and have previously committed to hold ourselves to a higher standard;
THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that Council direct the Mayor in consultation with the City Clerk and the City Solicitor to write to the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, seeking revisions to the Municipal Act, 2001 that would provide for the vacating of the seat of a member of council who has been found on clear and convincing evidence to have committed serious misconduct, including any definitions necessary for the implementation of such a provision.
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Report Section 223.4(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that the municipality may impose the following penalties on a member of council if the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner reports that, in his or her opinion, the member has contravened the code of conduct: 1. A reprimand. 2. Suspension of the remuneration paid to the member.
The courts have further clarified that the legislation does not preclude other remedial measures to carry out the objectives of the Code, provided they are not used for a punitive purpose. Examples are a request for an apology or to return or provide reimbursement for municipal property used improperly.
Currently the only situations when a member of Council can be removed from office during their term are: • Municipal Act, 2001 (s.256 and 258) if the member becomes disqualified from holding office at any time during the term of office because he or she, is prohibited under s.17 of the Municipal Elections Act,1996 (MEA) from voting in an election: o ceases to be a Canadian citizen; o is no longer a resident, the owner or tenant of land or spouse of an owner or tenant of land in the municipality; o is not 18 years of age; o has been convicted of a corrupt election practice under s. 90 of the MEA; or o is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution.
• Municipal Act, 2001 (s. 258) if the member is no longer eligible to hold office pursuant to s. 30 of the MEA because: o They are an employee of the municipality; o A clerk, treasurer, Integrity commissioner, closed meetings investigator, Auditor General, Ombudsman or lobbyist registrar of the municipality, or a non-employee holding an administrative position with the municipality; o A judge of any court; or o A MP, MPP or Senator or certain employees of the Province.
• Municipal Act, 2001 (s.232(6)) a member is deemed to have resigned from office if they fail to take the oath of office on or before the day of the first council meeting after the person is elected or appointed (to fill a vacancy).
• Municipal Act, 2001 s. 259 if: o the member is absent from the meetings of council for three successive months without being authorized to do so by a resolution of council, with certain exceptions for pregnancy and parental leave; o has his or her office declared vacant in any judicial proceeding; or o is appointed or elected to fill a vacancy in any other office on the same council (example, if a vacant mayor position is filled by a councillor the councillor seat is declared vacant).
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• Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, s. 8 an elector, an Integrity Commissioner or a person demonstrably acting in the public interest may apply to judge for a determination that the member has contravened provisions of that Act, and if the judge determines that the Act has been contravened the judge may declare the member’s seat vacant.
The removal of a member of council for a code of conduct violation would be unique to municipal government as no such penalty applies to either MPs or MPPs. Traditionally the consequence for conduct that is not prosecuted as a criminal or provincial offence is determined by the voters in an election.
Furthermore, an informal scan of the enforcement of codes of conduct in other Canadian jurisdictions indicate that no other province has enacted similar legislation.
If such a penalty were to be added to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 it should be anticipated that there could be other consequential amendments to the statue proposed and perhaps unintended consequences. For example, currently codes of conduct are required in all municipalities but are not uniform in form or content apart from some very general requirements. Accordingly, the same conduct may not be a violation in one municipality but would in another. Similarly, each municipality has its own Integrity Commissioner who have no specific requirements for qualification and there is no body of jurisprudence apart from their own diligence to guide their decision making. This too could result in differences in approach and interpretation. Integrity Commissioners are currently only able to make recommendations on penalty to the municipality, they are not binding and therefore not appealable although the decisions of councils to impose a penalty may be the subject of a judicial review application. Should the consequences for a code of conduct violation be expanded to include the removal of a member of council the Province may wish to make codes of conduct and the investigation of code of conduct complaints more formal and uniform similar to the current system for the enforcement of conflict of interest allegations which require a court order to remove a member of council.
Overall, with very serious consequences for members of council the process would most likely become much more adversarial and litigious with both complainants and members of council retaining legal representation with the associated costs. Judicial review of Integrity Commissioner investigations and penalties are currently rare but may become more routine. Indirectly this would also increase the costs for municipalities who must pay for the costs of the investigation by the Integrity Commissioner.
For these reasons it is recommended that Council request that AMO research the full implications of increasing the penalties for code of conduct violations and make recommendations to its members on how best to balance the public interest in accountability and integrity with respect for the electoral process and municipal budgets.
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Financial Implications There are no financial implications associated with this report. Notifications Notification of Council’s decision is to be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and to the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Prepared and Submitted by: Heather A. Salter Director, Legal and Clerks Services / City Solicitor Approved by: Shelley Chemnitz Chief Administrative Officer
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Corporate Report City Council
Report from: Corporate Support Services, Human Resources Report Date: February 9, 2021 Meeting Date: February 22, 2021 Report Number: CSS-024-2021 File: 10.10.99 Subject: Living Wage Certification application Strategic Pillar: This report aligns with the following St. Catharines Strategic Plan pillars: social
Recommendation That Council approve the submission of the Living Wage Employer Application to the Ontario Living Wage Network; and
That staff be directed to execute the Certification License Agreement; and
That the City Clerk be directed to make the necessary notifications. FORTHWITH Summary The City currently meets the requirements to become a Living Wage Employer at the Supporter level. To become certified the City must commit to a deadline when it will achieve the other levels. Following consultation with the Ontario Living Wage Network, staff will submit the City’s application with a target date of December 31, 2024 to meet both the Leader and Champion levels.
Failure to meet this deadline could result in the removal of the City’s Living Wage Employer status. Relationship to Strategic Plan Ensuring employees of the City of St. Catharines and employees of businesses that provide services in City facilities are paid a living wage supports the Social strategic goal of building and supporting strong, inclusive neighbourhoods that provide high quality of life for residents of all ages.
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Background At its meeting of November 10, 2020, City Council received report CSS-161-2020 on becoming a Living Wage Employer. At the same meeting, City Council approved the following motion: That staff be directed to develop a comprehensive compensation strategy for full- time and part-time non-union employees, which shall include achievement of Living Wage rates of pay for part-time non-union employees; and That staff be directed to seek certification at the "Supporter" level of becoming a Living Wage Employer; and That staff be directed to invite the Niagara Poverty Reduction Network to present before Council in Q1 2021. FORTHWITH Report Following Council’s direction, staff have prepared the application to become a certified Living Wage Employer (Appendix 1).
As all of the City’s full-time staff are currently paid the living wage, the City of St. Catharines is already compliant with the requirements of the Supporter level. The current living wage for Niagara is $18.12.
There are two other levels of certification: • Leader – All part-time employees are paid the living wage • Champion – Require all businesses who provide services in City facilities pay employees a living wage. Moving from Supporter to Champion by 2024 As part of the Living Wage certification application process, the City must provide a timeline for when the Leader and Champion levels will be achieved. The Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) has indicated an acceptable timeline is between three and four years.
Based on this, the application sets December 31, 2024 as the target to meet the Champion level. By this date, all part-time employees must be paid the living wage and all new service contracts must contain a requirement that employees working in City facilities are paid the living wage. Not meeting target may lead to removal of certification Should the City fail to meet the 2024 deadline, OLWN may remove the City’s name from its list of Living Wage employers and will require to City to stop using the Living Wage Employer branding and logo.
In cases where there are extenuating circumstances, it may be possible to extend the target past the 2024 date. However, OLWN has indicated it is ramping up efforts to remove employers who are not making progress in an effort to keep the certification meaningful.
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Financial Implications A detailed plan on how to move all part-time positions to the living wage will be part of the comprehensive compensation strategy for full-time and part-time non-union employees, which staff anticipate will not be completed until the end of 2021.
The estimated cost to achieve living wage status, while addressing compression issues by increasing directly related positions, would be a $566,500 increase to the base operating budget. This would be in addition to the cost of addressing below market non- union salaries, which is estimated to be an additional $1.5 to $1.9 million to the base operating budget.
Over and above the costs associated with raising wages, there will also likely be increased costs related to the requirement that service contractors pay their staff a living wage. This requirement would impact only new contracts or existing contracts when they come up for renewal.
The largest of these would be the City’s contract with ASM Global (formerly SMG) to operate the Meridian Centre. Further investigation to inform financial estimates and impacts on the City will be required. Environmental Sustainability Implications There are no environmental impacts as a result of the recommendations in this report. Notifications Jeff Dixon, Meridian Centre General Manager, ASM Global Prepared by Cindy Pfeffer Organizational Development Consultant
Natalie Kung Human Resources Representative Submitted by Don Breedon Manger, Human Resources Approved by Jeanette Pillitteri Director, Corporate Support Services Appendices 1. Appendix 1 - Ontario Living Wage Network Employer Certification Agreement
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Ontario Living Wage Network Employer Certification Licence Agreement
AGREEMENT INFORMATION Agreement between: 1. ONTARIO LIVING WAGE NETWORK
("Licensor")
2. Company name The City of St Catharines
Incorporated and registered in St Catharines, Ontario Company/charitable number 11936 6813 Whose registered office is at St Catharines, Ontario
("Licensee")
Background
ONTARIO LIVING WAGE NETWORK (OLWN) conducts its activities as a project of LIVING WAGE CANADA, a federally incorporated non-profit organization. The OLWN is responsible for the program under which employers can apply for Living Wage Employer Certification, to indicate that the company has adopted an equitable employment policy in relation to its staff in accordance with the minimum standards set out in this Agreement.
INTERNAL ID:
vl0222020 1
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1.1 'the Agreement Date" - the date on which both parties have signed this Agreement;
1.2 "Branding Guidelines" - the Licensor's branding guidelines in relation to the Trade Mark and/or the Program as amended from time to time;
1.3 "Employee" - all employees of the Licensee excluding the allowed number of trainee positions;
1.4 "Fee" - the applicable fee payable by the Licensee according to the fee structure in Schedule 2;
1.5 "Living Wage" - the Living Wage rate as set by the Ontario Living Wage Network
1.6 "Program" - the Living Wage employer certification program run by the Licensor as outlined in this Agreement;
1 .7 "Trade Mark" - the trade mark set out in Schedule 1 and any marks which incorporate or are confusingly similar to them;
1.8 "Term" - the term commencing on the Agreement Date and continuing until termination under clause 6;
1.9 Direct Employees - permanent employees and contract staff who are on the payroll of the employer.
1.10 Indirect Employees or Externally Contracted staff - staff that many businesses use to provide services including contractors working on their own account and staff of a business contracted to do regular work for the organization on site.
1.11 Full-Time Employee - Any employee working 35 hours per week or more
1.12 Part-time Employee - Any employee working less than 35 hours per week
1.13 Trainee - A position where there is added benefit above and beyond the wage compensation. Threshold of no more than 10% of total staff team (20% for small non-profit organizations).
2. Licence
2.1 In consideration of the Fee and the Licensee's obligations under this Agreement the Licensor provides the Licensee with a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Trade Mark for the Term to promote its adherence to the Program.
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2.3 The Licensee shall not use any other trade marks confusingly similar to the Trade Marks and shall not use the Trade Marks as part of its publicity and/or corporate trading name except as authorised under this Agreement.
2.4 The Licensee shall comply strictly with any Branding Guidelines and all other reasonable directions of the Licensor regarding the form and manner and application of the Trade Marks.
2.5 The Licensee shall not do anything that brings the Licensor, the Program or the Trade Marks into disrepute.
2.6 The Licensor warrants that:
2.6.1 it owns the rights in the Trade Mark, is free to enter into this Agreement and has the right to grant the Licensee the rights granted in it; and
2.6.2 the Licensee's use of the Trade Mark as contemplated under this Agreement will not infringe the rights of any third party.
3. Fee
Employer fees support the OLWN in their work to encourage employers in Ontario to pay a living wage and to highlight employers who have made the living wage commitment. The OLWN will keep an up-to date employer directory, share employer certifications through various media and regular newsletters. The OLWN will continue to build a strong branding so that the OLWN logo is widely recognized and of benefit to employers who have become certified.
3.1 The Licensee shall pay the Fee in accordance with Schedule 2 and this clause 3.
3.2 The Fee shall be paid annually and will be payable within 28 days of receiving an invoice from the Licensor.
4. Licensee's Obligations
Living Wage Supporter Level
4.1 The Licensee shall meet the milestones set out in Schedule 3.
4.2 From the date of this Agreement, and subject to any amendments made to these conditions by the Licensor from time to time, the Licensee shall for all direct full-time employees: 4.2.1 pay employees not less than the living wage rate; and
4.2.2 increase the amount which it pays to affected Employees by the same amount as any increase to the appropriate Living Wage, within 6 months of the date on which any increase in the Living Wage is officially announced; and
4.2.3 begin to raise the pay of all part-time, direct employees to the Living Wage.
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Living Wage Leader Level
4.3 From the date of this Agreement, and subject to any amendments made to these conditions by the Licensor from time to time, the Licensee shall for all direct full-time and part-time employees: 4.3.1 pay employees not less than the Living Wage; and
4.3.2 increase the amount which it pays to affected Employees by the same amount as any increase to the appropriate Living Wage, within 6 months of the date on which any increase in the Living Wage is officially announced; and
4.3.3 begin to assess all third-party service contracts for externally contracted (third party) employees that provide it with service on a regular basis to include a living wage clause ensuring employees are earning not less than the Living Wage.
Living Wage Champion Level
4.4 From the date of this Agreement, and subject to any amendments made to these conditions by the Licensor from time to time, the Licensee shall for all direct and indirect employees excluding the allowed percentage of trainee positions: 4.4. 1 pay employees not less than the Living Wage; and
4.4.2 increase the amount which it pays to affected Employees by the same amount as any increase to the appropriate Living Wage, within 6 months of the date on which any increase in the Living Wage is officially announced.
4.4.3 The Licensee shall ensure to the extent permitted by law that any of its contractors which supply an employee (other than a 'trainee') who provides a service to or on behalf of the Licensee involving 120 or more hours of work in a year on:
4.4.3.1 the Licensee's premises; and/or
4.4.3.2 property owned or occupied by the Licensee (including where the Licensee is a tenant and is provided building-related services through a Lease); and/or
4.4.3.3 land which the Licensee is responsible for maintaining or on which it is required to work.
4.4.5 shall adopt the measures set out in clause 4.2 and 4.3 in relation to such individuals as if they were the Licensee's employees in respect of that employee's work for the Licensee.
5 Records and Compliance
5.1 The Licensee undertakes to provide the Licensor on reasonable request any information necessary for the Licensor to confirm that the Licensee is complying with its obligations under clause 4.
5.2 If the Licensor is not satisfied with the information provided by the Licensee under clause 4.4 or has good reason to doubt whether the Licensee is complying with its obligations under clause 4 the Licensor shall be entitled to: 4
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5.2.2 Contact and meet with any trade unions representing the Licensee's or its contractor's employees in order to establish that the Licensee and/or its contractors have complied with the obligations in clause 4; and
5.2.3 Contact and meet with the Licensee's employees and/or contractors in order to establish that the Licensee and/or its Contractors have complied with the obligations in Clause 4.
6 Termination
6.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice effective immediately if the other party has committed a material breach of this Agreement and where such a breach is capable of remedy the other has failed to remedy such breach within 28 working days of receiving notice specifying the breach.
6.2 The Licensor may terminate this Agreement upon written notice effective immediately if:
6.2.1 the Licensee ceases or threatens to cease complying with Clause 4 or such other terms as the Licensor may reasonably stipulate from time to time as applying to all licensees of the Living Wage Employer mark;
6.2.2 the Licensor and/or the trustees of the Licensor in their sole discretion considers that any action taken by the Licensee brings or may bring the Licensor and/or any of its affiliates, members or group organisations, the Programme or the Trade Marks into disrepute;
6.2.3 the Program ceases or is withdrawn or modified.
6.3 Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause at any time upon 3 month's written notice.
7 Consequences of Termination
7.1 On termination of this Agreement under clause 6.3 or by the Licensee under clause 6.1 the Licensee shall:
7 .1.1 within one month cease to use the Trade Mark on any materials in electronic form including on any websites.
7.1.2 within six months of the termination date cease all other use of the Trade Mark including on printed materials and at the request of the Licensor either return or destroy all the materials bearing the Trade Mark;
7 .1.3 immediately cease to print any materials bearing the Trade Mark; and
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7 .3 On termination of this Agreement by the Licensor under clause 6.1 or 6.2 by the Licensor the Licensee shall:
7.3.1 within one month cease to use the Trade Mark; and
7.3.2 at the request of the Licensor either return or destroy all the materials bearing the Trade Mark.
8 Licensor's Obligations
8.1 The Licensor will keep an updated online directory and map of all employers in the Program.
8.2 The Licensor will recognize employers certified in the Program through various social media platforms and media alerts.
8.3 The Licensor will ensure the Living Wage is calculated on an annual or bi-annual basis.
8.4 The Licensor will continue to evaluate the impact of the Living Wage for employers, workers and communities in Ontario.
8.5 The Licensor will protect the integrity and reputation of the living wage employer certification program to the extent of its abilities.
9 Assigning and Sub-Licensing
The Licensee shall not assign charge licence sub-licence or otherwise part with possession of the benefit or burden of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Licensor.
10 Non-Waiver
11 No failure or delay on the part of either party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be a waiver of such right or remedy.
12 Variation
13 This Agreement may only be amended in writing signed by authorised representatives of the Licensor and Licensee.
14 Entire Agreement
15 This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, negotiations and/or understandings between the parties.
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Schedule 1 - Trade Mark
livingwage.ca
Schedule 2 - Certification Fees
FEE (please place single tick where applicable)
Organisation type Size of organisation* Annual Charge**
501 or more $1,000 --- -- C=:J 251 to 500 $800 --- C=:J Private sector 51 to 250 $400 C=:J 11 to 50 $200 C=:J 10 or less $100 C=:J
251 or more $400 [L]
Non-Profit and Public 51 to 250 $200 -- - C=:J Sector 11 to 50 I $100 C=:J 10 or less $50 C=:J
* Sum total of all permanent full-time, part-time and contract staff. Does not include temporary or seasonal workers.
** HST is not charged, as per Canada Revenue Agency rules regarding non-profits corporations.
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This section is relevant for employers who are undertaking phased implementation. Phased implementation means an employer is rolling the Living Wage out across contracts as they come up for renewal.
Target Date Final Using Milestone Delivery Reasonable Date Endeavours 17 Incorporate living wage clause into Procurement Policy. 12/31/24
18 All part-time staff earn the living wage. 12/31/24 19
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Schedule 4 - Living Wage Impact Monitoring
It is important for us to be able to measure the impact of the Living Wage. This information will always be anonymised.
General questions FuU-Time Part-Time Trainee
1. How many employed staff members in each category does your organisation have in Ontario? 619.0 223.0 2. How many employed staff members in each 619.0 97.0 category earn at least the Living Wage?
Impact 0111 directly employed staff 3. How many full time directly employed staff members have had their wages increased as a result of the decision to implement the Living Wage?
Total: 0.00
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Corporate Support Services, Human Resources Living Wage Certification Ap... Page 97 of 101 AGENDA ITEM 3.4 Ontario Living Wage Network Employer Certification Licence Agreement - 2020 1 4. How many part time directly employed staff members have had their wages increased as a result of the decision to implement the Living Wage?
Total: 0.00
5. Before implementing the Living Wage what was the lowest hourly rate of pay for these staff members?
Total: 14.25
Impact on third party contracted and subcontracted staff 6. How many contracted or subcontracted staff members have had or will have their wages increased as a result of the decision to implement the Living Wage?
Full time staff Part time staff 6 254 members members
Schedule 5
CONTACT DETAILS Please provide details of the primary contact in your organisation. We will send this person confirmation of your certification and your receipt of payment. This person will also receive news and updates from us. We will not share your details with anybody else. Name Natalie Kung
Job title Human Resources Representative
St. address 50 Church St, PO Bx 3012 Postal code L2R 7C2 I City I St Catharines, Ontario Phone 905.688.5601 x1769 number I Email I [email protected] In what region is your headquarters located? Niagara
Do you have more than one office in Ontario? No How should your organis~tio_n's IThe City of St Catharines name appear on any public lists:
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Ontario Living Wage Network Employer Certification Licence Agreement - 2020 1
Signature of persons authorized on behalf of LICENSEE Date
Print name Role
Signature of persons authorized on behalf of LICENSOR Date
Print name Role
Head of Your Organization Please provide contact details for the Head of your organisation here, if different from above. We will use this for communications from the Program Manager and invitations to events. Name Shelley Chemnitz
Job title Chief Administrative Officer
Email [email protected]
Phone number 905.688.5601 x1541
FINANCE/RENEWALS Please provide contact details for the person we should contact about the renewal of your certification in 12 months' time, if different from above. Name
Job title
Phone number
YOUR COMPANY LOGO
Please return a high resolution image/vector file of your logo with this licence. We will add this to the Employers section of our website and other promotional materials where appropriate.
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Corporate Support Services, Human Resources Living Wage Certification Ap... Page 99 of 101 AGENDA ITEM 3.4 Ontario Living Wage Network Employer Certification Licence Agreement - 2020 1 Schedule 6 - Employer Webpage / Directory Listing and Social Media Accounts Certified living wage employers can, for the duration their certification remains active and up-to-date, be listed publicly in the following locations:
Certified Living Wage Employer Directory at www.ontariolivingwage.ca/living wage employers directory
Google map of all certified living wage employers LINK
Public Twitter list of all certified living wage employers LINK
A profile page at www.ontariolivingwage.ca/yourname
Un-check any public listing in which you do not wish to be included.
Addresses We can include only your registered address as provided to us on this licence, or we can include all your operating location addresses.
Please send a spreadsheet document to [email protected] with following column headings:
I Branch Name* I Branch email* I Branch tel* I Street Address I City I Postal code
*Items with an asterisk are not mandatory for inclusion. Please note, new certifications may take up to two weeks to appear on the interactive employer map.
Profile Page Slug
Indicate your desired web address for your profile page with us. All lowercase, no spaces, and no special characters aside from underscore:
www .o ntari ol ivi n gwage .ca/ cityofstcatharines
Your profile page can include a description of your business or organization. You may reuse copy from your own website, or provide new content relating to your living wage certification as well.
The City of St. Catharines strives to recognize and meet the diverse needs of its citizens, making the Garden City a great place to live for young and old , families and individuals alike.
St. Catharines is a city that offers many amenities and opportunities to its residents. It is a place known for its friendliness, charm and pride - characteristics that stem from its identity as The Garden City.
We recognize that our residents are our strength, contributing countless volunteer hours and other efforts to enhance the quality of life for their families and neighbours. The City of St. Catharines also shares in that commitment to make our community an inviting, progressive and desirable place to be.
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twitter.com/ st catharines
face book.com I cityofstcatharines
website: www.stcatharines.ca
Other accounts you'd like listed:
https://www.youtube.com/user/citystcatharines
https:/ /www. Iinkedi n. com/company/cityofstcathari nes/ https://www.instagram.com/cityofstcatharines/
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