Regular Council Agenda Monday, January 11, 2021 7:00 PM Electronic Meeting via Zoom
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1. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED - 6:00 P.M.
Recommendation: THAT we go into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss personal and property matters in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act. Recommendation: THAT we Rise and Report from Closed Session at p.m.
1.1. Closed Session Council minutes dated December 14, 2020
1.2. Rama First Nation update of confidential mutual matters of interest, in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act.
1.3. Building Inspector - personal matter in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act.
1.4. Proposed Sale of Ramara Industrial Park Land (2 Acres) - property matter in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act.
2. OPENING OF THE MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
2.1. Remarks by Mayor
2.2. Remarks by the CAO
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND/OR AGENDA ADDITIONS
3.1. Agenda and Additions dated January 11, 2021 Recommendation: THAT the Council Agenda dated January 11, 2021 and any Additions thereto be adopted as presented.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1. Council meeting minutes dated December 14, 2020 5 - 12 Regular Council - 14 Dec 2020 - Minutes - Pdf Recommendation: THAT the Council meeting minutes dated December 14, 2020 be adopted as presented.
5. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
6. MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN
7. PUBLIC MEETINGS
8. PRESENTATIONS, RECEIVING OF PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS
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8.1. Georgina Love and Robin Hodge deputation regarding limit of dogs in 13 - 16 rural location. Love Deputation Love - support letter_Redacted Love pic 1 Love pic 2 Recommendation: THAT we receive the deputation by Georgina Love and Robin Hodge regarding too many dogs.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks email dated 17 - 18 December 21, 2020 regarding Annual Report on Drinking Water 2020 and 2019-2020 Chief Drinking Water Inspector Annual Report. Recommendation: Receive as Information. MECP Annual Report on Drinking Water
9.2. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks email dated 19 - 20 December 16, 2020 regarding input on the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan 10-Year Review. Recommendation: Receive and staff prepare a submission regarding Township concerns. MECP - Lake Simcoe Protection Plan 10 Year Review
9.3. AMO Communications 21 - 29 Recommendation: Receive as Information. a) Policy Update dated December 17, 2020 b) Policy Update dated December 21, 2020 c) Watchfile dated January 7, 2021
9.4. Dufferin County correspondence dated December 14, 2020 regarding a 30 - 31 fair and equitable assessment system for aggregate resource properties. Recommendation: Receive as Information. Aggregate Assessment
9.5. Municipality of Marmora Lake correspondence dated December 11, 32 - 34 2020 regarding changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, Bill 229, Schedule 6. Recommendation: Receive as Information. Marmora Lake - CA Act
9.6. Township of Nairn and Hyman correspondence dated December 22, 35 - 36 2020 regarding Closure of Non-Essential Businesses during the Pandemic. Recommendation: Receive as Information. Closure of Non-Essential Businesses During the Pandemic
9.7. Artena Hutchison email dated December 16, 2020 regarding resignation 37 from the Trails Committee. Recommendation: Receive, thank her for her years of service, and advertise for committee members. Artena Hutchison - resignation_Redacted Page 2 of 73
9.8. Building Permit Report dated December 2020. 38 - 39 Recommendation: Receive as Information. Building Permit Report Dec
9.9. County of Simcoe Report CCW 2020-354 dated November 24, 2020 40 - 44 regarding Gypsy Moth Update. Recommendation: Receive as Information. CCW 2020-354 - Gypsy Moth Update
9.10. Lake Simcoe Rescue Coalition, priorities for Review of the Lake Simcoe 45 - 53 Protection Plan dated March 23, 2019 regarding the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan 10-Year Review. Recommendation: Receive and forward to staff for consideration in the Township's submission. Rescue Lake Simcoe
9. Recommendation: THAT we adopt the recommendations of Items 9.1 to 9.10 as set out in the Consent Agenda dated January 11, 2021 and any additions thereto, with the exception of Items
10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES & BOARDS
10.1. Lagoon City Parks & Waterways minutes dated December 10, 2020. 54 - 57 Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission - 10 Dec 2020 - Minutes - Pdf Recommendation: THAT we receive the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways minutes dated December 10, 2020 as information.
10.2. Ramara Trails Committee minutes dated December 16, 2020. 58 - 60 2020-12-16 Trails Mins Recommendation: THAT we receive the Trails Committee minutes dated December 16, 2020 as information.
11. ITEMS REQUIRING THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF COUNCIL
11.1. BOT Aggregates Limited, email dated November 24, 2020 regarding 61 extension of hours of operation. BOT Aggregates Recommendation: THAT we agree to the extension of BOT Aggregates operating 24 hours per day, 7 days, with respect to cleaning, washing and crushing only. AND THAT the extension proceed provided no complaints are received.
11.2. Councillor Snutch email dated January 4, 2021 regarding Interest and 62 Penalties Snutch - penalties and interest Recommendation: THAT we receive the email from Councillor Snutch regarding interest and penalties on taxes. AND THAT we pass bylaw Option A to set the tax rate for the Year 2021; or we pass Bylaw Option B to set the tax rate and waive interest and penalty for the Year 2021.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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13. COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INQUIRIES – MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
15. REQUESTS FOR REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
16. NOTICES OF MOTION
17. QUESTION PERIOD FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC DEALING WITH AGENDA ITEMS
18. BILLS AND BYLAWS
2021.01 Attia Licence of Occupation Agreement 63 - 68 2021.01 Attia LOA
2021.02 Appoint a Building Inspector (Ron Kolbe) and Repeal 2018.34, 2019.37 69 and 2020.12 2021.02 Appoint Building Inspector
2021.03 Interim 2021 Tax Levy Bylaw 70 - 73 2021.03 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw - Option A 2021.03 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw - Option B (no int)
Recommendation: THAT Bill Nos. 2021.01, 2021.02 and 2021.03 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as bylaws.
19. CONFIRMATION BYLAW
Recommendation: THAT Bylaw 2021.04, a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 11th day of January 2021, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
20. ADJOURNMENT
Recommendation: THAT we now adjourn at p.m. until January 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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Regular Council Minutes Monday, December 14, 2020 - 6:00 PM Electronic Meeting via Zoom
The Electronic Regular Council of the Township of Ramara was called to order on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 6:00 PM, with the following members present:
PRESENT: Mayor Basil Clarke Deputy Mayor Joe Gough Councillor Ward 1 David Snutch Councillor Ward 2 Jennifer Fisher Councillor Ward 3 Ted Lamb Councillor Ward 4 Gary Hetherington Councillor Ward 5 Kal Johnson ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer John Pinsent Director of Legislative and Community Services/Clerk Jennifer Connor Deputy Clerk Cathy Wainman Director of Finance/Treasurer Zach Drinkwalter Director of Infrastructure Kathy Sipos Director Fire & Rescue Services/Fire Chief Tony Stong Chief Building Official Leo Grellette Planning Supervisor/Zoning Administrator Deb McCabe Community Standards Manager Jon Popple HR Coordinator/H&S Officer Brittany Wilson Business & Communication Coordinator Ashley Watson Executive Assistant to the CAO/Council Liaison Madison Dunn
1. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED - 6:00 P.M. Resolution Number CR.372.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Gary Hetherington THAT we go into Closed Session at 6:47 p.m. to discuss a personal matter in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act. CARRIED. Resolution Number CR.373.20 Moved by Ted Lamb Seconded by Joe Gough THAT we rise and report from Closed Session at 6:58 p.m. CARRIED.
1.1. Closed Session Committee of the Whole minutes dated December 7, 2020.
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Resolution Number CR.374.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Jennifer Fisher THAT we adopt the Closed Session Committee of the Whole minutes dated December 7, 2020 as presented. CARRIED.
1.2. Personal Matter in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act.
Resolution Number CR.375.20 Moved by Jennifer Fisher Seconded by David Snutch THAT we discussed a personal matter in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act. CARRIED.
2. OPENING OF THE MEETING - 7:00 P.M. Mayor Clarke thanked Deputy Mayor Gough for covering for him at the November 23, 2020 short Council meeting. He reported that he is recovering well from his surgery and thanked everyone for their well wishes. He wished everyone a healthy and safe Christmas and to find creative ways of reaching out to others over the holidays. He is sure that 2021 will a better year with new opportunities and a new vaccine.
CAO John Pinsent commended the community, Ramara staff, firefighters, Library and Brechin Foodland for raising almost $14,000 in the Twelve Days of Christmas Campaign for local families in Ramara Township.
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND/OR AGENDA ADDITIONS 3.1. Agenda and Additions dated December 14, 2020
Resolution Number CR.376.20 Moved by Kal Johnson Seconded by Ted Lamb THAT we adopt the Agenda dated December 14, 2020 and additions thereto as presented. CARRIED.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4.1. Council meeting minutes dated November 23, 2020
Resolution Number CR.377.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT the Council Minutes dated November 23, 2020 be adopted as presented. Regular Council Minutes December 14, 2020 Page 2 of 8
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CARRIED.
5. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
6. MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN
7. PUBLIC MEETINGS
8. PRESENTATIONS, RECEIVING OF PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS 8.1. Richard Pallo and Carla Parisi provided Council with a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the Florida Beach Access and the Township's Waterfront Strategy. He expressed concerns over the Township publicizing the Florida Beach water access as public lands. It was the developer intention that the lands remain as an access point for the residents of the Florida Avenue subdivision since each landowner was deeded a right-of-way over the lands. Richard and Carla shared some of their experiences this past summer from the influx of visitors to the area.
Members of Council discussed some of the issues including parking, portable toilets, blockades, accessibility, and the fact that the property is public land maintained by the Township. The fact that residents have rights-of way ensures that the Township cannot sell these lands.
Resolution Number CR.378.20 Moved by Jennifer Fisher Seconded by Joe Gough THAT we receive the deputation by Richard Pallo and Carla Parisi regarding the Concession Road B/Florida Avenue Beach Access; AND THAT staff consider this presentation during the implementation of the Waterfront Strategy. CARRIED.
9. CONSENT AGENDA 9.1. AMO Communications Recommendation: Receive as Information
9.2. City of Hamilton copy of correspondence dated November 24, 2020 to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development & Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs regarding request for an Interim Cap on Gas Plant and Greenhouse Gas Pollution and the Development and Implementation on a Plan to Phase- Out Gas-Fired Electricity Generation. Recommendation: Receive as Information
9.3. City of Hamilton, copy of correspondence to the Premier and Members of Provincial Parliament dated November 24, 2020 regarding Temporary Cap on Food Delivery Service Charges. Recommendation: Receive as Information
Regular Council Minutes December 14, 2020 Page 3 of 8
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9.4. Municipality of Southwest Middlesex dated December 7, 2020 regarding Drainage Matters: CN Rail. Recommendation: See CR.380.20 below
9.5. Municipality of Leamington, correspondence dated November 23, 2020 regarding Cannabis Production Facilities, the Cannabis Act and Health Canada Guidelines. Recommendation: See CR.381.20 below.
9.6. Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture correspondence regarding proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act. Recommendation: See CR.382.20 below.
9.7. Camp Wahanowin email correspondence dated December 7, 2020 regarding a formal request to Waive the Development Fees for a new building. Recommendation: Receive and staff prepare a report.
9.8. Office of the Warden, County of Simcoe, correspondence dated December 7, 2020 regarding Rama Road Ecnomic Employment District: Request for Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) Recommendation: Receive as Information
9.9. Various Simcoe County ratepayer groups, correspondence dated November 24, 2020 regarding Concern about MZO applications across Simcoe County. Recommendation: Receive as Information
9.10. Pamela Fulford email correspondence dated December 3, 2020 regarding MZO for Rama Road Development. Recommendation: Receive as Information
9.11. Scott Wilson email dated December 4, 2020 regarding MZO Application Recommendation: Receive as Information
9.12. Janet and Bob Masching email correspondence dated November 25, 2020 regarding Winter Activities in Ramara in COVID Times, including support from Steve Weinberg dated December 9, 2020. Recommendation: Receive as Information
9.13. David and Aileen Murphy correspondence dated December 7, 2020 regarding Florida Avenue Beach. Recommendation: Receive and forward to Bylaw Enforcement for consideration in the Waterfront Strategy.
9.14. Councillor Fisher expenses for November 2020. Recommendation: Receive and Approve.
9.15. Deputy Mayor Gough expenses for November and December 2020 Recommendation: Receive and Approve
9.16. Building Permit Comparison Summary Report dated November 2020. Recommendation: Receive as Information
9.17. Director of Infrastructure memo dated December 14, 2020 regarding Amendments to the No Heavy Truck Zones Bylaw Recommendation: Receive as Information.
Regular Council Minutes December 14, 2020 Page 4 of 8
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9.18. Chippewas of Rama First Nation correspondence dated December 10, 2020 regarding Rama Road MZO application. Recommendation: Receive as Information.
9. Resolution Number CR.379.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we adopt the recommendations of Items 9.1 to 9.18 as set out in the Consent Agenda dated December 14, 2020 and any additions thereto, with the exception of Items 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6. CARRIED.
9.4. Resolution Number CR.380.20 Moved by Ted Lamb Seconded by Jennifer Fisher THAT we receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Southwest Middlessex dated December 7, 2020 regarding Drainage Matter: CN Rail. AND THAT we support motion. CARRIED.
9.5. Resolution Number CR.381.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Leamington dated November 23, 2020 regarding Cannabis Production Facilities, the Cannabis Act and Health Canada Guidelines. AND THAT we support the motion. CARRIED.
9.6. Resolution Number CR.382.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we receive the correspondence from the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture regarding proposed changed to the Conservation Authorities Act. AND THAT we inquire with the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture why the Ontario Federation of Agriculture does not support the changes. CARRIED.
10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES & BOARDS 10.1. Committee of the Whole Report 17/20 dated December 7, 2020
Resolution Number CR.383.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Jennifer Fisher THAT we adopt the Committee of the Whole Report 17/20 dated December 7, 2020, as presented. CARRIED.
10.2. Lagoon City Parks & Waterways minutes dated November 19, 2020.
Regular Council Minutes December 14, 2020 Page 5 of 8
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Resolution Number CR.384.20 Moved by Kal Johnson Seconded by Gary Hetherington THAT we receive the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways minutes dated November 19, 2020 as information. CARRIED.
10.3. Committee of Adjustment minutes of meeting held December 1, 2020
Resolution Number CR.385.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Gary Hetherington THAT we receive the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes dated December 1, 2020 as information. CARRIED.
10.4. Tails Committee meeting minutes dated November 10, 2020
Resolution Number CR.386.20 Moved by David Snutch Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we receive the Tails Committee meeting minutes dated November 10, 2020 as information. CARRIED.
11. ITEMS REQUIRING THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF COUNCIL 11.1. Mark Dorfman Report dated December 14, 2020 regarding Ramara Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Gun (Shooting) Clubs and Ranges.
Resolution Number CR.387.20 Moved by David Snutch Seconded by Joe Gough THAT we receive the Report from Mark L. Dorfman, dated December 14, 2020 regarding Gun (Shooting) Clubs and Shooting Ranges; AND THAT we adopt the Official Plan Amendment No. 19 and the Amendment to the Ramara Zoning Bylaw regarding Gun (Shooting) Clubs and Shooting Ranges. CARRIED.
11.2. Proposed 2021 Budget for the Township of Ramara
Resolution Number CR.388.20 Moved by Jennifer Fisher Seconded by Joe Gough THAT we adopt the Township of Ramara 2021 Budget in the amount of $12,828,394. CARRIED. Regular Council Minutes December 14, 2020 Page 6 of 8
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12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INQUIRIES – MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Mayor Clarke announced that the following were elected/appointed to County Council: • Warden George Cornell, Mayor of the Township of Tiny; • Deputy Warden Lynn Dollin, Mayor of the Township of Innisfil; • Chair of Performance Management Councillor Don Allen; • Chair of Human Services Councillor Rob Keffer; • Chair of Corporate Services Councillor Richard Norcross; • Vice Chair of Performance Management Harry Hughes; • Vice Chair of Human Services Councillor Jennifer Coughlin; • Vice Chair of Corporate Services Councillor Mike Ross.
15. REQUESTS FOR REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
16. NOTICES OF MOTION
17. QUESTION PERIOD FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC DEALING WITH AGENDA ITEMS
18. BILLS AND BYLAWS 2020.64 Speed Limit Bylaw (Repeal Bylaws 1997.88, 2012.99 and 2013.43 and all amendments thereto)
2020.70 Official Plan Amendment No. 19 regarding Gun/Shooting Ranges
2020.71 Zoning Bylaw Amendment regarding Gun/Shooting Ranges
2020.75 Amend Parking Bylaw 2003.52 (Courtland St. North of Highway 12)
2020.76 Amend No Heavy Trucks Zones Bylaw 2018.60 (Municipal highways between Highway 12, County Road 45 (Monck Road), County Road 44 (Rama Road) and County Road 169.
2020.77 Enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 1300488 Ontario Ltd.
Resolution Number CR.389.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by David Snutch THAT Bill Nos. 2020.64, 2020.70, 2020.71, 2020.75, 2020.76 and 2020.77 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as bylaws. CARRIED.
19. CONFIRMATION BYLAW Resolution Number CR.390.20 Regular Council Minutes December 14, 2020 Page 7 of 8
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Moved by Gary Hetherington Seconded by Jennifer Fisher THAT Bylaw 2020.100, a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 14th day of December 2020, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed. CARRIED.
20. ADJOURNMENT Resolution Number CR.391.20 Moved by Ted Lamb Seconded by Jennifer Fisher THAT we now adjourn at 9:06 p.m. until January 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. CARRIED.
Basil Clarke, Mayor
Jennifer Connor, Clerk
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Monday, January 4, 2021 Canine Limit
- Too many dogs
- Retired to Battersea (north of Kingston) waterfront 2017
- Diagnosed with Stage 4 inoperable Lung Cancer Dec 2018. I also have diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease (2 heart attacks, 2 CAB(bypasses), 2 strokes
- Moved May 2019 to be closer to only daughter and family with our 6 dogs and 1 cat
- Part of backyard fenced in for keeping dogs safe and off the busy road
- Bylaw informed us of 1 complaint of excessive barking which was our first indication of the issue
- We have since restricted the dogs to only daytime access to the backyard to avoid barking at the wildlife (foxes, etc)
- Purchased bark collars to curtail any barking at all
- With the extreme stress of being told to get rid of 3 dogs to comply I am now having extreme anxiety which is affecting my health with regards with my diabetes
- My endocrinologist at LMC in Barrie is determining the our dogs are emotional support animals
- With upcoming future appointments with GP, cardiologist, oncologists and vascular surgeon will be approached to also support me with keeping my pet family intact -
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370 Bayview Drive, Suite 110 Diabetes & Barrie, Ot\I L4N 7L3 p (705) 737-0830 Endocrinology F (705) 737-0679
Hani Alasaad MBBS, FRCPC, FACP, FACE
04-Jan-2021
Patient: Mrs. GEORGINA LOVE
PHN: Birthdate:
To whom it may concern
Dear Sir I Madam
Greetings
Please be informed that Mrs. Love is a patient of mine who was last interviewed on January/04/2021 .
She has multiple medical problems including type 2 diabetes , heart disease & lung cancer .
She has 6 dogs, and she was asked to dump 3 of them . She been under significant psychogenic stress over this which has resulted in significant impairment of her quality of life & sleep, and flare - up of her depression.
In addition, the above mentioned psychogenic & mental stress has resulted in worsening of her diabetes control .
I strongly recommend to taking all the steps necessary to help her keep all of the 6 dogs for medical reasons.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me.
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Hani /\Jasaad MBBS, FRCPC, FACP, FACE Electronically Reviewed ta Expedite Delivery cc: Dr. Warren Cantor, Dr. Deepak Gupta, Dr. Allan Hess
Patient: GEORGINA LOVE
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Cathy Wainman
Subject: FW: Minister’s Annual Report on Drinking Water 2020 and 2019-2020 Chief Drinking Water Inspector Annual Report / Le rapport annuel 2020 du ministre sur l’eau potable et le rapport annuel 2019-2020 de l’inspectrice en chef de l’eau potable
From: Minister, MECP (MECP)
Ontario is taking action through our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan to protect the province’s drinking water and water resources now and for future generations. We are committed to ensuring that our water is safe to drink and that it continues to be among the best protected in the world.
In support of this work, I’m pleased to release my 2020 annual report on the work Ontario is doing to protect our drinking water and water resources in the province.
The 2019-20 data shows that 99.9 per cent of more than 523,000 test results from municipal residential drinking water systems met Ontario’s stringent drinking water quality standards.
Today, the ministry also released the Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s Annual Report, which provides an overview of the ministry’s progress during 2019-20 and includes in-depth information on the performance of Ontario’s drinking water systems and licensed laboratories.
These reports highlight the province’s strong drinking water and wastewater monitoring, reporting and enforcement activities and programs and how these actions and those of our partners are effectively safeguarding Ontario’s drinking water.
The reports also provide an overview of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks’ COVID-19 pandemic response to ensure the continuity of operations at water and wastewater systems across the province.
Throughout the uncertainty and instability that the COVID-19 pandemic has created, the ministry’s top priority has been to protect human health and the environment. We continue to work to help ensure continued access to water services and to clean, safe drinking water for all Ontarians and work collaboratively with other ministries to help address any COVID-19 related challenges. This work will help ensure that water system owners and operators, schools, daycares, businesses, individuals, First Nations and other stakeholders have the supports that they need to play their part in the continued delivery of safe drinking water and water services.
As a province, we have made significant progress over the past year, but we recognize there is more work to be done. That is why we are taking steps to review our current policies and consult on further actions to reduce levels of lead in drinking water. In 2021, we will consult the public on whether and how to adopt Health Canada’s updated guideline for lead in drinking water, which reduces the maximum acceptable concentration of lead in drinking water from ten to five micrograms per litre. We will also consult on proposed enhancements to Ontario’s already stringent lead protection framework and increasing transparency in lead testing results to keep parents and the public well informed.
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Working with our partners, our strong protection framework will continue to help ensure our drinking water is held to Ontario’s high safety standards.
Visit ontario.ca to see the supporting drinking water quality and enforcement data.
Sincerely,
Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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Cathy Wainman
Subject: FW: Seeking your input on the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan 10-year review
From: Minister, MECP (MECP)
Good evening:
Ontario is committed to protecting and restoring Ontario’s water resources, including Lake Simcoe and its watershed.
Since 2009, the province’s actions to protect and restore Lake Simcoe have been guided by the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, which focuses on the lake’s water quality, reducing pollutants such as phosphorus, caring for natural heritage, and addressing the impacts of invasive species and other emerging threats.
In July, the Minister released the 10-year report on Lake Simcoe, which highlighted some of the progress made to protect and restore the lake. This includes overall improvements in lake health, such as improved dissolved oxygen in the deep waters of the lake, which is key for a healthy cold- water fish population.
As part of our commitment to improve and protect the health of Lake Simcoe and its watershed, we recently announced $581,000 in new funding to support four new projects to help find better ways to reduce the amount of pollutants, such as phosphorus, from entering Lake Simcoe. Local projects on water quality monitoring and research, such as those led by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, will enhance our knowledge and understanding of new science and information. These types of projects help us adapt our policies and programs to continue to restore and protect Lake Simcoe and its watershed.
As a legislated stakeholder, you also play a key role in implementing the plan. As we launch our 10- year review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, we will be inviting you to share your thoughts about the plan policies. There are several opportunities to participate in the review, including:
Requesting a ministry presentation at one of your upcoming meetings Requesting a meeting with ministry staff Sending a written submission to [email protected]
There will also be several ways for municipalities to take part in the plan’s review over the next few months. The details are still being finalized, and we will share them with you shortly. These opportunities will include:
Completing a public survey on ontario.ca Attending a virtual town hall session Attending a virtual science event geared to science and technical watershed partners
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I look forward to working with you on the 10-year review and our continued collaboration to implement the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. If you have any questions about the review or plan, please contact Ms. Madhu Malhotra at: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Jeff Yurek Andrea Khanjin Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Parliamentary Assistant
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Cathy Wainman
Subject: FW: AMO Policy Update – LTC Staffing Plan, CA Working Group, Poverty Reduction Strategy, Mental Health and Addiction Services Funding
From: AMO Communications
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December 17, 2020 AMO Policy Update – Long-Term Care Staffing Plan, Conservation Authorities Working Group, Poverty Reduction Strategy, and Mental Health and Addiction Services Funding
Long-Term Care Staffing Plan Released
The Province announced the release of its anticipated long-term care staffing plan that sets out actions to hire more staff, improve working conditions for existing staff, drive effective and accountable leadership, and implement retention strategies.
The plan is called, “A Better Place to Live, A Better Place to Work: Ontario’s Long- Term Care Staffing Plan”. Included in the plan are six key areas of action to be delivered over four years, not least of which is an investment of up to $1.9 billion annually by 2024-2025 to create more than 27,000 new positions for personal support workers (PSWs), registered nurses (RNs), and registered practical nurses (RPNs) in long-term care to meet the government’s 2020 Ontario budget commitment to increase hours of daily direct care to an average of four hours per day for each long- term care resident.
Other actions include accelerating and expanding education and training pathways to train the new staff, supporting continued professional development and growth of long-
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term care staff, and finding ways to improve working conditions, increasing effective and accountable leadership, and measuring progress on these actions.
AMO staff will be reviewing the staffing plan in its entirety to inform its future work under our Health Task Force to the Long-Term Care Commission as well as consultation on future regulations.
Ontario’s Working Group on Conservation Authorities
The Province has announced a Conservation Authorities Working Group. Hassaan Basit, President and CEO of Conservation Halton, will chair this group to provide input on proposed regulations development under the Conservation Authorities Act, and on how conservation authorities are governed.
The working group will be formed early in the new year and will provide input to help the Province develop regulations that will focus on:
the mandatory core programs and services conservation authorities would be required to provide, the agreements between municipalities and conservation authorities and the transition period associated with non-mandatory programs and services, and how local members of the community can participate in their conservation authorities through community advisory boards.
AMO has been calling for such a group to undertake this work and welcomes this process. AMO has also requested representation on this working group.
Ontario’s New Poverty Reduction Strategy
The government released a new Poverty Reduction Strategy to guide cross ministry actions over the next five years. The objective is to help more people get back into employment and participate in the Province’s economic recovery.
Key government initiatives are to help connect people experiencing poverty with education, skills training, health, and other supports. In many cases this involves joint efforts with municipalities and District Social Service Administration Boards delivering critical human services in communities such as social assistance, housing, and homelessness prevention programs.
New Mental Health and Addiction Services
As part of the ongoing response to COVID-19, the government is providing $147 million of funding to increase access to supports. This allocation builds on the provincial Roadmap to Wellness Plan.
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This welcome funding will add more staff, accommodations, virtual supports, housing and short-term accommodation, and other supports to continue providing safe in- person services where appropriate. It will also include supports specifically for Ontario's frontline workers.
AMO’s COVID-19 Resources page is being updated continually so you can find critical information in one place. Please send any of your municipally related pandemic questions to [email protected].
*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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Cathy Wainman
Subject: FW: AMO Policy Update - Lockdown 2.0: Province-Wide Lockdown Starts December 26, Communities Strategy and Enforcement, New School Protocols, Child Care, Small Business Grant
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December 21, 2020 AMO Policy Update – Lockdown 2.0: Province-Wide Lockdown Starts December 26, Communities Strategy and Enforcement, New School Protocols, Child Care, and Small Business Grant
Province-Wide Lockdown Starts December 26
Today, the Province announced an Ontario-wide lockdown starting at 12:01am as of Saturday, December 26, 2020. The current COVID-19 Response Framework will be paused when the Province-Wide Shutdown comes into effect.
Lockdown measures include, but are not limited to:
Restricting indoor organized public events and social gatherings, except with members of the same household (the people you live with). Individuals who live alone may consider having exclusive close contact with one other household. Prohibiting in-person shopping in most retail settings. Curbside pickup and delivery can continue. Discount and big box retailers selling groceries will be limited to 25 per cent capacity for in-store shopping. Supermarkets, grocery stores and similar stores that primarily sell food, as well as pharmacies, will continue to operate at 50 per cent capacity for in-store shopping.
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Restricting indoor access to shopping malls. Patrons may only go to a designated indoor pickup area (by appointment only), essential retail stores that are permitted to be open (e.g. pharmacy, grocery store), or, subject to physical distancing and face covering requirements, to the food court for takeout purchases. Shopping malls may also establish outdoor designated pickup areas. Prohibiting indoor and outdoor dining. Restaurants, bars, and other food or drink establishments will be permitted to operate by take out, drive-through, and delivery only.
The impacts of these time-limited measures will be evaluated throughout the 14 days in Northern Ontario and 28 days in Southern Ontario to determine if it is safe to lift any restrictions or if they need to be extended.
Note that the essential business definition has changed based on learning from earlier experience (i.e. regulated health professionals, construction etc.). For more information, call the "Stop the Spread" business information line.
High Priority Communities Strategy and Enforcement
As part of this announcement, the government is providing $12.5 million to implement a High Priority Communities Strategy to take a tailored, community-based approach to fund community agencies in 15 priority neighbourhoods in Durham, Peel, Toronto, York, and Ottawa.
Additional funding of $42 million will also be available to establish isolation centres. The Province will work with local municipal partners to establish new isolation centres to help those who may need to isolate following testing.
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development is leading a multi-ministry COVID-19 Safety Team. The team will partner with local authorities to carry out additional enforcement blitzes in sectors where they are needed most.
New School Protocols and Child Care
All publicly funded and private elementary and secondary schools will move to teacher-led remote learning when students return from the winter break on January 4, 2021. Seven Health Units will resume in-person instruction on January 11, 2021, for both elementary and secondary students.
For schools in all other Public Health Unit regions, elementary school students can return to in-person on January 11, 2021, and secondary school students will continue learning remotely until January 25, 2021, at which point they may resume in-person learning.
During this period child care centres, authorized recreational and skill building programs, and home-based child care services will remain open. From January 4-8, 2021, before and after school programs will be closed and emergency child care for
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health care and frontline workers will be provided. School boards will be required to make provisions to continued in-person support for students with special education needs who cannot be accommodated through remote learning from whom remote learning is challenging.
New Ontario Small Business Support Grant
Today the government also announced a new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 for eligible businesses. Further details, including how to apply will be announced in January 2021. The other supports for businesses during COVID-19, including property tax and energy rebate programs for eligible businesses in Control or Lockdown regions (or previously in modified stage 2 regions), will continue.
AMO’s COVID-19 Resources page is being updated continually so you can find critical information in one place. Please send any of your municipally related pandemic questions to [email protected].
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Cathy Wainman
Subject: FW: AMO WatchFile - January 7, 2021
From: AMO Communications
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January 7, 2021 In This Issue - Maple Medical to help AMO members/communities by donating certified PPEs. - Important deadlines coming for broadband funding. - Provincial survey: Seeking feedback to improve the towing industry. - Three weeks until ROMA 2021 and there is still time to register! - New lighting incentives for LED upgrades. - Spring Road/Sidewalk Assessments ready to book. - LAS Blog: Accessible websites. - Energy Training in an era of social distancing. - Keeping up-to-date with LAS. - Careers with United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, Greater Sudbury and Ottawa.
AMO Matters 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.
Deadlines are fast-approaching for applications to the Improving Connectivity in Ontario (ICON) program and the federal Universal Broadband Fund (UBF). For information on ICON, contact [email protected], or get- [email protected] for information on the UBF.
Provincial Matters The Province is seeking feedback on challenges when using towing services, to improve towing industry oversight and inform a regulatory model. The survey is open until January 15, 2021.
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Eye on Events The ROMA Conference is a key moment for municipal and provincial officials to connect on the unique challenges faced by rural municipalities. The program features plenary sessions and workshops touching on everything from the economic recovery to health care, broadband and environmental matters. Register here.
LAS LAS makes it easy to take advantage of IESO's new lighting incentives when you participate in our turn-key Facility Lighting Service program. Contact Christian Tham for a free budget proposal.
A Road and/or Sidewalk Assessment through LAS can help your municipality spend infrastructure dollars wisely. Contact us to learn how better data saves money and improves service levels. Now booking assessments for Spring 2021.
AMO has partnered with eSolutionsGroup to offer easy, affordable, accessible websites to municipalities. This week's LAS Blog discusses solutions for your website in light of the new AODA requirements.
Social distancing may have affected the way we work and learn, but every challenge has a solution. Our custom Energy Workshops are available online and include a virtual energy hunt! Sign-up today - winter dates are still available.
Did you know the LAS home page is updated on a regular basis? Visit often to learn more about our programs, read the blog, and view our webinar archives.
Careers Chief Administrative Officer - United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. To explore this opportunity please apply via email by January 19th, 2021 to [email protected] quoting project LG-CAO. Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter or review the detailed job description please contact Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, or Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4.
Director of Land Use Planning Services - City of Greater Sudbury. Reports to General Manager of Growth and Infrastructure. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please visit Greater Sudbury Current Opportunities. Please indicate competition number EX20-590 *revised on your application. Qualified candidates should submit their resumes in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021. Applicants may email or fax their resume to [email protected] or 705.688.3979.
Director, Public Safety, Emergency & Protective Services - City of Ottawa. Reports to General Manager, Emergency and Protective Services. To explore this opportunity further, please contact Joanne McMullin at Odgers Berndtson at [email protected] or submit your resume and letter of interest online to Odgers Berndtson Opportunities by January 29, 2021.
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December 14, 2020
Sent via email to all Ontario Municipal Clerks
Dear Municipal Clerks,
At its meeting held on December 10, 2020, Dufferin County Council approved the following recommendation from the General Government Services Committee:
WHEREAS previous assessment methodologies for aggregate resource properties valued areas that were used for aggregate resources or gravel pits at industrial land rates on a per acre basis of the total site and such properties were formally classified and taxed as industrial lands;
AND WHEREAS Dufferin County Council supports a fair and equitable assessment system for all aggregate resource properties;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation determined, with the participation only of the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, revised criteria for assessing aggregate resource properties;
AND WHEREAS Dufferin County Council has concerns that the revised criteria does not fairly assess the current value of the aggregate resource properties;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Dufferin County Council does not consider the revised criteria for assessment of aggregate resource properties as a fair method of valuation for these properties;
AND THAT Dufferin County Council believes there is a need to review the current assessment scheme for aggregate resource properties to address the inequity of property values;
AND THAT Dufferin County Council hereby calls upon the Province to work with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to address the assessment issue so that aggregate resource properties are assessed for their industrial value;
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AND THAT Dufferin County Council direct the Clerk to provide a copy of this motion to the Ministers of Finance; Municipal Affairs and Housing; and Natural Resources and Forestry; and to AMO, ROMA, and all Ontario municipalities and local MPP(s).
Regards,
Michelle Dunne Deputy Clerk
Cc Minister of Finance Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister of Natural Resoures and Forestry AMO ROMA Kyle Seeback, MP Sylvia Jones, MPP
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Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 [email protected]
SENT BY EMAIL
December 11, 2020
Re: Council Resolution – Bill 229
Further to the Meeting of Council on December 1, 2020 Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake passed the following motion:
MOTION2020DEC01-276 Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens Seconded by Councillor Ron Derry
WHEREAS the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act.
WHEREAS the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications.
WHEREAS we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act.
WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without CA watershed data and expertise.
WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs.
MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA AND LAKE PO BOX 459, 12 Bursthall Street, Marmora, ON, K0K 2M0 PH. 613-472-2629 FAX 613-472-5330 www.marmoraandlake.ca
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WHEREAS municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on CA Boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the CA Board should be duly elected.
WHEREAS the changes to the ‘Duty of Members’ contradicts the fiduciary duty of a CA board member to represent the best interests of the conservation authority and its responsibility to the watershed.
WHEREAS conservation authorities have already been working with the Province, development sector and municipalities to streamline and speed up permitting and planning approvals through Conservation Ontario’s Client Service and Streamlining Initiative.
WHEREAS changes to the legislation will create more red tape and costs for the conservation authorities, and their municipal partners, and potentially result in delays in the development approval process.
AND WHEREAS municipalities value and rely on the natural habitats and water resources within our jurisdiction for the health and well-being of residents; municipalities value the conservation authorities’ work to prevent and manage the impacts of flooding and other natural hazards; and municipalities value the conservation authority’s work to ensure safe drinking water.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Province of Ontario repeal Schedule 6 of the Budget Measures Act (Bill 229).
THAT the Province continues to work with conservation authorities to find workable solutions to reduce red tape and create conditions for growth.
THAT the Province respects the current conservation authority/municipal relationships.
THAT the Province embrace their long-standing partnership with the conservation authorities and provide them with the tools and financial resources they need to effectively implement their watershed management role.
THAT Council supports the resolution of the Town of Mono passed on November 24, 2020, regarding Schedule 6 of Bill 229.
AND THAT Council supports the resolution of the City of Quinte West passed on November 16, 2020, regarding Schedule 6 of Bill 229.
MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA AND LAKE PO BOX 459, 12 Bursthall Street, Marmora, ON, K0K 2M0 PH. 613-472-2629 FAX 613-472-5330 www.marmoraandlake.ca
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FURTHER THAT this resolution is forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith, AMO, Conservation Ontario, CVCA and Quinte Conservation. Carried
I trust this is the information you require, however, should additional information or clarification be required do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bennett, Deputy Clerk 613-472-2629 ext. 2232 [email protected] cc: The Honourable Doug Ford Todd Smith, MPP Prince Edward-Hastings Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing Conservation Ontario Crowe Valley Conservation Authority Quinte Conservation Association of Municipalities of Ontario All Municipalities within the Province of Ontario
MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA AND LAKE PO BOX 459, 12 Bursthall Street, Marmora, ON, K0K 2M0 PH. 613-472-2629 FAX 613-472-5330 www.marmoraandlake.ca
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TOWNSHIP OF NAIRN AND HYMAN
64 Mcintyre Street• Nairn Centre, Ontario• POM 2LO ~ 705-869-4232 ~ 705-869-5248 Established: March 7, 1896 Office of the Clerk Treasurer, CAO E-mail: [email protected]
December 22, 2020
The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto ON M?A 1A1
Dear Honourable Premier:
Re: Closure of Non-essential Businesses During the Pandemic
Please be advised our Council adopted the following resolution at their meeting of December 14, 2020:
RESOLUTION RE: CLOSURE OF NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES DURING THE PANDEMIC RESOLUTION # 2020-15-246 MOVED BY: Katherine Bourrier SECONDED BY: Rod MacDonald WHEREAS many municipalities in Ontario are comprised of small "non-essential" businesses and these municipalities rely on the commercial taxes collected from these businesses;
AND WHEREAS, these small businesses are comprised of local employees and owners, and in many cases generations of these people, and these businesses take very strict measures for safety purposes during COVID-19, such as recording people's names and phone numbers upon entry, as well as limiting the number of customers to very few;
AND WHEREAS, the province has deemed many of these businesses as non-essential and has forced these businesses to close during the "first wave" of COVID-19, and once again these businesses are to close during the "second wave" in regions that are in the province's "Grey Zone: Lockdown" forcing many into bankruptcy;
AND WHEREAS, the province is allowing the large retailers and big box stores to remain open, essentially funneling hundreds of people into these stores, and these stores do not record anyone's name or phone number thus making "contact tracing" due to exposure of the virus virtually impossible;
AND WHEREAS, these large retailers and big box stores sell more than just essentials and are in direct competition with small businesses who are not allowed to open, or only with online shopping or curb side pick up, creating an uneven playing field;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the municipality of the Township of Nairn and Hyman is calling upon the provincial government to stop the mandatory closures of these small businesses, as our municipality believes that these businesses are "essential" for not only taxes collected by the municipality but also the mental health of the owners, employees and clients of these businesses, and that these small businesses have not been linked to the spread of the virus;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the provincial government be requested to address the inequity created between small businesses required to close and businesses permitted to open and continue sales;
AND FURTHER, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to our MPP, the Premier, AMO and all municipalities in Ontario. CARRIED
Belinda Ketchabaw CAO Clerk - Treasurer
BK/mb
Cc: AMO Michael Mantha, MPP Algoma-Manitoulin All Municipalities in Ontario
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Cathy Wainman
Subject: FW: Resignation from Trails Committee
From: Artena Hutchison Date: December 16, 2020 at 9:11:09 PM EST To: Cathy Wainman
Hi Cathy. This is to inform you that I am resigning from the Trails Committee effective December 18, 2020. I have enjoyed the time spent on trails and all the work accomplished with this wonderful energetic group of people. As the Committee could use additional members - currently there are only 7 volunteer members and the Terms of Reference state that there can be 10 - it would be appreciated if the openings could be advertised to recruit additional volunteers. Thank you for your help in this. Sincerely Artena Hutchison
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Township of Ramara Page 1 Permit Comparison Summary Issued For Period DEC 1,2020 To DEC 31,2020
Type Number Property Accessory Building 2020-0406 7672 BIRCH DR Deck 2020-0407 7672 BIRCH DR Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0408 7740 BIRCH DR Deck/Porch with Roof 2020-0409 2491 CONCESSION RD 13 Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0410 1812 LAKESHORE DR C Occupancy New or Addition 2020-0411 1812 LAKESHORE DR Plumbing 2020-0412 1812 LAKESHORE DR Demolition 2020-0413 1812 LAKESHORE DR Demolition 2020-0414 2287 HIGHWAY 12 Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0415 6239 BLUEBIRD ST C Occupancy New or Addition 2020-0416 6239 BLUEBIRD ST Plumbing 2020-0417 6239 BLUEBIRD ST Accessory Building 2020-0418 6239 BLUEBIRD ST Accessory Building 2020-0419 8149 RAMA RD Accessory Building 2020-0420 7495 EAST RIVER RD Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0422 7463 DAVY DR Demolition (natural disaster) 2020-0421 7315 DAVY DR Accessory Building 2020-0423 2833 SWITCH RD Deck 2020-0424 2833 SWITCH RD Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0365 2883 SUNNYDALE LANE C Occupancy New or Addition 2020-0366 2883 SUNNYDALE LANE Plumbing 2020-0367 2883 SUNNYDALE LANE Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0425 1969 MONCK RD Demolition 2020-0426 2119 CONCESSION RD 9 Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0427 6243 BLUEBIRD ST C Occupancy New or Addition 2020-0428 6243 BLUEBIRD ST Plumbing 2020-0429 6243 BLUEBIRD ST Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0430 4173 CONCESSION RD 11 C Occupancy New or Addition 2020-0431 4173 CONCESSION RD 11 Plumbing 2020-0432 4173 CONCESSION RD 11 Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0433 4831 SIDEROAD 25 Class 4 Sewage System 2020-0434 7438 ISLAND VIEW ST C Occupancy New or Addition 2020-0435 69 POPLAR CRES
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Township of Ramara Page 2 Permit Comparison Summary Issued For Period DEC 1,2020 To DEC 31,2020
Previous Year Current Year Permit Count Fees Value Permit Count Fees Value A or B Occupancy Renovations 1 600.60 100,000.00 0 0.00 0.00 Accessory Building 4 1,111.25 53,500.00 5 1,686.40 131,215.00 Class 4 Sewage System 3 1,190.00 38,500.00 10 23,987.00 165,443.00 Deck 0 0.00 0.00 2 343.38 9,000.00 Deck/Porch with Roof 2 912.00 45,000.00 1 304.00 2,500.00 Demolition 0 0.00 0.00 3 414.00 0.00 Demolition (natural disaster) 0 0.00 0.00 1 83.00 0.00 New Foundation 1 5,909.00 200,000.00 0 0.00 0.00 Plumbing 2 326.00 0.00 5 1,101.00 0.00
C Occupancy Addition C Occupancy New or Addition 1 1,076.55 150,000.00 6 12,764.17 2,170,000.00
C Occupancy Renovation C Occupancy Renovation 1 387.00 40,000.00 0 0.00 0.00
New Roof New Roof 1 221.00 1,500.00 0 0.00 0.00
Previous Year Current Year Total Permits Issued 16 33 Total Dwelling Units Created 1 5 Total Permit Value 628,500.00 2,478,158.00 Total Permit Fees 11,733.40 40,682.95 Total Compliance Letters Issued 3 5 Total Compliance Letter Fees 150.00 350.00
Inspection Summary Ward Permit Inspections Other Roll Inspections 010 53 0 020 47 0 Total 100 0
Permit Charge Amount
Accessory Building 1,686.40 C Occupancy New or Addition 12,764.17 Class 4 Sewage System 23,987.00 Deck 343.38 Deck/Porch with Roof 304.00 Demolition 414.00 Demolition (natural disaster) 83.00 Plumbing 1,101.00
Total 40,682.95
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To: Committee of the Whole
Agenda Section: Corporate Services Division: Engineering, Planning and Environment Department: Forestry
Item Number: CCW - 2020-354
Meeting Date: November 24, 2020
Subject: Gypsy Moth Infestation Status and Recommendations
Recommendation
That Item CCW 2020-354, dated November 24, 2020, regarding the current status and associated recommendations of the Gypsy Moth infestation, be received.
Executive Summary
European Gypsy Moth (EGM) is a non–native insect pest which has become endemic to much of south and central Ontario for approximately 4 decades, with outbreaks occurring every 7-10 years. An outbreak was noted in Simcoe County in 2019 and particularly severe and widespread defoliation was evident in 2020 where conditions were conducive across much of Ontario.
EGM feeds on a wide range of deciduous and some coniferous trees, however a component of oak is key and is generally required to drive significant outbreaks. During the larval (feeding) stage of the lifecycle in late May and June, substantial defoliation of trees may occur during peak years. Stress to defoliated trees will occur, and mortality to some deciduous trees may result after several successive years. Severe defoliation of coniferous trees may result in mortality after just one season. However, as population levels typically collapse back to low densities within 1-3 years of outbreak, no substantive or long-lasting impacts to overall forest health has resulted historically.
Forestry staff continue to monitor impacts to susceptible County Forest properties, collaborate with provincial experts and area partners, and provide updates and recommendations to local municipalities and residents. As no substantive forest health impacts are foreseen, intervention through aerial spraying is not warranted or planned at this time within the County Forests.
It is recognized that peak EGM outbreaks represent a significant nuisance factor to affected residents, and the potential for any tree mortality on private property is impactful and concerning to landowners. As such, staff continue to engage with other partners and provide timely and consistent advice and guidance. For larger landowners and groups of landowners, the aerial application of BTk (a microbial insecticide) is a safe and effective option to reduce defoliation and
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other impacts until the outbreak collapses. From a cost/benefit perspective however, a largescale municipal spray program is not warranted.
Background
A description of the history and impacts of EGM has been provided in Item CCW 2020-205 (June 9, 2020). Outbreaks of EGM occur every seven to ten years, with more severe outbreaks more sporadically. In Simcoe County the current levels have not been evident for 3 decades. Rapid spikes in population levels leads to an increase in associated viral and fungal pathogens, which usually collapse the population back to low densities within 1-3 years in any particular location. A fungal pathogen (Entomophaga maimaiga), becomes more virulent and impactful during wet spring conditions, and a virus (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus), builds up and is often the primary driver behind the complete collapse of an outbreak. Other natural control agents include egg predators and parasitoids, and birds which feed on larvae. In addition, particularly cold winter conditions will reduce population levels by killing some eggs as temperatures fall below minus 20 Celsius.
2020 Post-infestation Monitoring:
An increase in the population of EGM was observed in Simcoe County in 2019 and again in 2020, primarily in forested areas with higher components of red oak. This includes parts of Tiny, Adjala- Tosorontio, Penetanguishene and Midland. The Forest Health Monitoring Program of The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conducts defoliation mapping of significant forest pests in Ontario including EGM. This mapping was completed in 2019, provided to County staff and subsequently shared with partners and the public through the County’s Gypsy Moth webpage. 2020 mapping was not available at the time of writing this report but will be similarly shared as soon as possible. It should be noted that this mapping is completed from aerial surveys and is not able to capture all minor or isolated areas of defoliation.
The primary responsibility of the County Forestry Dept. is the management of the County Forest. As described in Items CS 13-068 (May 15, 2013) and CCW 2018-409 (June 26, 2018) this includes the monitoring and management of invasive species which may impact the County Forest. Staff have also played a coordinating role, in cooperation with other partners including the conservation authorities and Severn Sound Environmental Association, in the provision of consistent information to local municipalities and the public. A recent example of this has been the County’s role with respect to Emerald Ash Borer, which included the completion of a management strategy which was shared with local municipalities, population monitoring and information transfer, and a coordinated communications plan. With respect to active management, however, this has been limited to County properties only.
With the emergence of a population spike of EGM in 2019, County staff began monitoring and conducted surveys of egg mass densities in specific County Forests. This will assist in forecasting future defoliation levels and impacts to the County Forest and will also provide additional information to other partners and the public. Four tracts were monitored in 2019 and 2020 and a fifth (Charlebois) was added in 2020, all chosen due to their proximity to known EGM populations. It should be noted that, although these surveys provide some insight into EGM population levels of the surrounding area, this represents a small snapshot only. Substantially more sampling would be required to gain an accurate accounting of County Forests alone, for which current staffing and resource levels are not in place.
Of the four locations monitored in 2019 and 2020, two had decreasing egg mass levels (Tosorontio, Wildman) and two were increasing (Cedar Point, Stoney). Natural controls including
Form Issued: March 2020
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the virus, fungus, egg predation and parasitism were observed in most plots, but were most common in Tosorontio and Wildman and were collectively responsible for lower egg mass density. Results suggest that of the areas sampled, Cedar Point and Charlebois (Tiny Township) are likely to suffer heavy defoliation levels in 2021. However, winter and spring conditions and/or the potential acceleration of other natural controls could also result in a population reduction or collapse.
Extrapolating these results suggest that some locations within the County of Simcoe may see moderate to high levels of defoliation in 2021 within forest types preferred by EGM. However, it was observed that populations are in decline in some areas and the natural control factors (virus, fungus, and predation) are being seen in many areas. Details of plot locations and surveying results are available on the County website.
Control Options:
Control options for individual trees or residential areas are available and have been detailed on the County website and other sources.
The only option available if larger scale control is desired is through the aerial application of the microbial insecticide BTk, which is a naturally occurring bacteria found in the soil. BTk has been used extensively in aerial spraying programs against gypsy moth in both Canada and the United States for over 30 years. Btk targets only Lepidoptera larvae feeding at the time, and is non-toxic to birds, animals, humans, honeybees, fish, and most other insects.
BTk poses little threat to human health through direct or indirect exposure. For the insecticide to work, alkaline conditions must be present in the digestive tract and this only occurs in the stomachs of some insects. It is also highly host specific to lepidopera species and has a short active life thus only impacting other lepidoptera species feeding at the time of application. There are documented potential impacts to food webs from BTk use but the product is generally considered safe with low impacts. Significant Lepidoptera species such as monarchs and swallowtails are not typically affected as they are not normally in the susceptible life stage when the spray is applied.
For BTk applications to be effective, precise timing is essential. BTk must be applied after larvae hatch and begin feeding but before larval development beyond the second instar stage. Egg hatch dates in the County of Simcoe vary from late May to early June. Egg hatch dates can vary at a specific location and from year to year due to weather patterns, aspect and other local characteristics. Two applications of BTk 4 to 7 days apart are required for effective control.
Jurisdictional Scan:
Ontario municipalities which have been employing aerial spray programs against EGM are primarily located within the GTA. These include Toronto (2013, 2017, 2019, 2020), Oakville (2018), Mississauga (2018) and Hamilton (2019). Some municipalities have completed spraying to both public and private lands. In areas such as Toronto where 55% of the urban tree canopy is privately owned, aerial spray applications on privately owned lands have been considered necessary to protect the overall urban forest canopy. In 2019, the City of Toronto offset some of the aerial spray program cost through recoveries from large landowners. It should be noted that all of these programs are in place where significant investments are made in the urban forest canopy and individual trees often represent significant value. There are no known recent large-scale municipal EGM control programs in more rural settings in Ontario.
Form Issued: March 2020
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Cost / Benefit Analysis of large-scale control:
Aerial spraying program costs vary considerably from about $300/ha to over $1,000/ha depending on a range of factors. Approximately 1,000 ha of County Forest stands within the current outbreak area containing the main component of oak, which based on very preliminary estimates would cost $300,000 to $400,000 to treat in 2021. This includes the cost of additional egg mass surveys, contract monitoring, spraying and efficacy monitoring, all of which would have to be outsourced. Substantial resourcing in communications would also be required. Again, as no substantial long- term forest health impacts are foreseen based on historical patterns, no intervention is recommended at this time.
Requests are also being made to treat EGM at a large-scale municipal level to increase effectiveness. Although aerial application with BTk is safe and effective as noted, and it can be more cost effective to treat larger areas, the objective is to protect treated areas against defoliation for that season only. There is no impact on the future progression of the outbreak. To be clear, aerial application of Btk will not control or substantially impact populations in subsequent years. Rather, population levels will eventually collapse due to natural factors discussed earlier. Additionally, the successful treatment of a forest area is not substantially reduced if neighbouring properties are not treated, as the larvae do not widely disperse once feeding begins.
Concerns have also been raised regarding impacts to human health in the form of severe rashes attributed to EGM. The hairs on EGM larvae can result in mild to moderate cases of contact dermatitis, which is common to many caterpillars. A well-publicized story in 2019 has caused confusion through the reporting of a severe case of contact dermatitis in 2019 which was attributed to EGM. However, the incident occurred in fall when EGM is not in the larval stage; it was likely due to a hickory tussock moth larva which can cause more severe reactions.
Financial and Resource Implications
There are no financial or resource implications associated with this Item.
Relationship to Corporate Strategic Plan
This Item supports Strategic Direction 4 - Environmental Sustainability: To preserve, conserve, and safeguard our environment and natural resources, while recognizing opportunity, innovation, and the needs of our community.
Reference Documents
• CS 13-068 (May 15, 2013) Invasive Species; impacts, current roles and responsibilities, and potential enhancements to current programs • CCW 2018-409 (June 26, 2018) Invasive Species Management Practices of Simcoe County • CCW 2020-205 (June 9, 2020) Gypsy Moth Infestation Status
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Form Issued: March 2020
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November 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole - CCW 2020-354 Page 5
Prepared By Will Cox, Forest Technician II Graeme Davis, County Forester
Approvals Date Debbie Korolnek, General Manager, Engineering, Planning & November 10, 2020 Environment Trevor Wilcox, General Manager, Corporate Performance November 17, 2020 Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer November 17, 2020
Form Issued: March 2020
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Protect Our Plan:
Priorities for the Review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan
March 23, 2019
Preamble:
Lake Simcoe has benefited from $50 million invested over the past ten years, and the best watershed-based legislation in Canada. And yet, we are not making sufficient progress towards the targets of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP). The priorities below represent what is urgently needed for the LSPP to achieve its goals.
PRIORITIES FOR THE REVIEW OF THE LAKE SIMCOE PROTECTION PLAN
1) Develop sector-specific interim targets to achieve the 44 tonnes per year phosphorus loading target of the LSPP. Measure, monitor and adapt through an improved Phosphorus Reduction Strategy;
2) Protect 40% of the watershed’s greenspace, using a variety of tools, to achieve the high- quality natural cover target of the LSPP;
3) Add the Lake Simcoe Climate Change Adaptation Strategy policies to the LSPP in order to reduce phosphorus loads, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and increase natural cover;
4) Maintain nutrient load caps on Sewage Treatment Plants;
5) Provide a minimum of $10 million for a reboot of the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy, and for implementation of high priority projects;
6) Use a cost-benefit approach to prioritizing phosphorus reduction actions to undertake, with strict criteria for achieving multiple benefits;
7) Strengthen stormwater and development policies to bring down sedimentation and phosphorus loads;
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8) Promote partnership with First Nations in implementing the LSPP by funding a position under the direction of Lake Simcoe’s First Nations, to identify LSPP policies that require more thorough First Nations involvement, input, and/or Traditional Ecological Knowledge;
9) Get the public and businesses on board through targeted funding for collaborative, locally-driven stewardship activities;
10) Continue to work on bringing down salt levels;
11) Update the roles of the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee and Lake Simcoe Science Committee to make the committees more effective.
Detail on the priorities:
1) Develop sector-specific interim targets to achieve the 44 tonnes per year phosphorus loading target of the LSPP. Measure, monitor and adapt through an improved Phosphorus Reduction Strategy. a) Define concrete ways for sectors responsible for the implementation of the LSPP to achieve the phosphorus loading target of 44 tonnes per year through the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy (PRS), LSPP policy 4.24 SA. Identify interim goals, between now and 2045, and use the adaptive management approach to change course when needed, in response to the evidence provided at the interim goal points. A substantial amount of the P load reduction should be achieved by 2026.
To this end, update and complete the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy work outlined in the LSPP, policy 4.26-SA, including:
a. developing subwatershed phosphorus loading targets; d. the identification of practical and effective actions that should be undertaken to address each source or sector…; f. the examination of how effluent re-use opportunities in the Lake Simcoe watershed may contribute to reducing phosphorus loadings to achieve the dissolved oxygen target of 7mg/L. b) The Phosphorus Reduction Strategy is but one of many tools that could be used to lower phosphorus loads. Continued investment in research, application, monitoring, and refining implementation actions that address phosphorus pollution would help many water bodies in Ontario struggling with the impacts of phosphorus pollution (ie. Lake of the Woods, Muskoka, Lake Erie, Muskrat Lake, etc.)
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c) Report yearly on phosphorus levels giving specific information about each monitoring station.
2) Protect 40% of the watershed’s greenspace using a variety of tools, to achieve the high-quality natural cover target of the LSPP.
Green space adds to people’s quality of life through outdoor recreation and enjoyment, and it provides habitats for the flora and fauna in the watershed, including Species at Risk. It also helps buffer us from the impacts of climate change, like flooding, rising air and water temperatures, and is a carbon sink. a) The LSPP identifies that 40% of the watershed should be “high quality natural cover”. High quality natural cover has been defined and research is being undertaken to identify what percentage of the watershed is currently in this category. We encourage the Province to continue this research in order to work towards achieving this target. b) In order to work towards the goal of 40% high quality natural cover, pursue the following the mechanisms:
i. In partnership with the public, Land Conservancies and Conservation Authorities purchase environmentally significant lands and linkage lands. Ensure that Indigenous communities are engaged and that the process consider co- management with Indigenous communities;
ii. Give or sell Crownlands under the protection of the province to Land Conservancies or create Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas with supporting stewardship funding. Build on the Springwater Park example, with a stronger management role for First Nations, and with adequate resources;
iii. Provide grants or matching funds for targeted public and corporate donations to purchase lands through Land Conservancies;
iv. Increase the strength of the policies in the LSPP that achieve protection of natural heritage features, or increase support to rolling out programs that achieve the policies’ objectives; (ie. LSPP policies 6.14, re-naturalizing public areas adjacent to shorelines; 6.15, outreach to shoreline property owners to re-naturalize their shorelines.)
v. Building on the research completed by the MNRF, provide guidance for the development of a shoreline management plan, and associated public outreach, to be developed in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, First Nations and municipalities. This would help achieve the targets of the Lake
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Simcoe Protection Plan, “No further loss of natural shorelines on lake Simcoe”; and “Achieve naturalized riparian areas on Lake Simcoe and along streams.”
vi. Develop, fund and implement a shoreline version of the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Plan (MFTIP) in order to provide moderate tax incentives for shoreline landowners to improve the health of their shoreline.
vii. Give the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee a greater role in promoting and achieving this objective. For example, allow the committee and support staff to administer and leverage funding targeted to achieving LSPP targets. c) Ensure that all Lake Simcoe municipalities have strong tree cutting bylaws. Amend policy 6.46-SA as follows, and make it a Designated Policy, one having legal effect:
6.46-SA Within two years of the date the Plan comes into effect, the MNR and MOE, in consultation with other ministries, municipalities and the LSRCA will lead the development of a template for Ensure the following development will encourage implementation of the model municipal site alteration and tree cutting bylaw within the watershed as related to natural heritage features including wetlands and woodlands, developed by MNR, MoE etc. d) Require municipalities to re-naturalize public areas adjacent to shorelines and streams, or provide financial incentives for municipalities to do this work.
Make policy 6.14-SA a Designated Policy, one having legal effect and amend as follows:
6.14-SA Public bodies are encouraged to [must] actively re-naturalize public areas adjacent to shorelines and streams to a minimum of 30 metres where practical and feasible. e) Enable better naturalization of privately owned shoreline areas by supporting outreach and funding incentives, to achieve the following policy of the LSPP:
6.15-SA Through the implementation of the stewardship, education and outreach policies (8.5-8.11) owners of existing cottages and residences will be encouraged to re-naturalize shorelines and areas adjacent to streams up to 30 metres where practical and feasible.
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3) Add the Lake Simcoe Climate Change Adaptation Strategy policies to the LSPP in order to reduce phosphorus loads, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and increase natural cover.
The following elements of the Lake Simcoe Climate Adaptation Change Strategy should be included in the LSPP as Designated Policies. All of these actions would have multiple benefits and help us achieve P reductions and the 40% natural cover target.
Below text is quoted from: https://www.ontario.ca/page/lake-simcoe-climate-change- adaptation-strategy#section-0
Aquatic life, shorelines and natural heritage
Strategic actions
All partners, in collaboration with the Province, should increase protection of aquatic and terrestrial natural heritage areas (such as wetlands, watercourses, and forests), as well as connections to urban green spaces (such as parks, backyards, boulevards, hedgerows and woodlots) in order to:
Reduce climate change impacts on ecosystems and species; Protect and restore habitat for species at risk; and Facilitate the natural adaptive response of species to climate change
Develop explicit terrestrial, aquatic, and rehabilitation targets to restore and maintain ecological integrity and ecosystem function in the watershed (e.g., set threshold targets for minimum forest cover and minimum stream base flows).
Support, promote and implement restoration programs in both built and natural areas by planting a diverse mix of indigenous tree species, including those expected to be better adapted to climate change, and maintain high levels of genetic diversity to reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts.
Maintain and improve functional stream corridors by reducing impacts from on-line ponds, barriers to fish movement where appropriate, and other factors that can alter the stream thermal regime.
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Water quality and quantity
Strategic actions – water quality
All partners, in collaboration with the Province, should adopt practices in the watershed to minimize the flow of nutrients and other pollutants into tributaries, groundwater and/or the lake at all times.
2.4. Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) on land use to manage urban, rural and agricultural runoff and nutrient loading.
2.5. Develop joint programs through public/private partnerships that may include cost-sharing for innovative initiatives, such as rainwater harvesting, green roofs and greywater reuse.
2.6. Integrate climate change adaptation considerations and BMPs into manuals and guidelines available to people working in agriculture, land use development and other sectors.”
4) Maintain nutrient load caps on Sewage Treatment Plants.
As one of the few point sources of phosphorus pollution in the watershed, measuring the effluent from STPs is relatively easy. Between 2005 and 2010, phosphorus loads from STPs have gone down significantly, by 46%. We must not go backwards on this front. Hard caps on effluent discharges are also an effective way of driving innovation in the management of wastewater, and promote water management conservation best practices. Under the Lake Simcoe Protection Act and associated regulation, no new sewage systems are allowed unless they are replacing an old one; that regulation should be maintained.
5) Provide a minimum of $10 million for a reboot of the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy, and for implementation of high priority projects.
a) It is abundantly clear that for Lake Simcoe to accommodate the impacts of approved growth in the watershed, much remediation work needs to be completed. Funding a thorough update of the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy, with interim targets and priority phosphorus reduction projects identified, is necessary.
b) The Muskoka watershed area is receiving $10 million from the Province to develop a watershed plan. There is much they can learn from the Lake Simcoe experience. We hope that the Province will facilitate a transfer of knowledge to build on lessons learned at Lake Simcoe.
6) Use a cost-benefit approach to prioritizing phosphorus reduction actions to undertake, following criteria that ensure:
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a) The work will have beneficial, long-term impacts on phosphorus load reductions. (For example, if we choose to focus on streambanks stabilization and restoration and planting, is there evidence that these actions reduce P loads year after year the way STP caps do? Are they measurable? Is the science solid?)
b) That multiple benefits are achieved with each project, in particular: climate change adaptation and mitigation, reducing flooding risk, natural heritage protection, engaging the public and the business community.
7) Strengthen stormwater and development policies.
a) Amend Policy 4.6-SA to make it a Designated Policy, DP, one having legal effect, as follows:
4.6-SA Municipalities are encouraged to [must] implement a stormwater retrofit prior to the completion of a stormwater management master plan if a stormwater retrofit opportunity has been identified as a priority for a settlement area and is determined to be economically feasible.
b) Amend Policy 4.8-DP as follows:
An application for major development shall be accompanied by a stormwater management plan that demonstrates: [stet] ADD: that Best Management Practices have been implemented during the construction phase including following: the CSA standard, CAN/CSA-W202-18 Erosion and sediment control inspection and monitoring; the Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Offset Program (LSPOP); and Stormwater Management guidelines. These should be reviewed and updated as required.
8) Promote partnership with First Nations in implementing the LSPP. Although the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan states that First Nations will be involved in the development and implementation of LSPP policies, there has not been an adequate effort made to do so in a meaningful and substantially helpful way. We want to support the ability of First Nations communities at Lake Simcoe to engage in the development and implementation of LSPP policies, ensuring their involvement at the idea stage of a policy, and throughout. To this end, in the lead up to the 2019 review of the LSPP, the Province should fund a position for someone identified by the Georgina Island First Nation to do a thorough review of the those LSPP policies that call for First Nations (FN) involvement. A thorough review will assist in identifying and prioritizing the policies for
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which there should be better FN consultation, including meaningful involvement and input. This action will also help to build capacity among Lake Simcoe’s First Nations. a) Fund a position under the direction of Lake Simcoe’s First Nations, to prioritize LSPP policies that require more thorough First Nations involvement, input, and/or Traditional Ecological Knowledge. b) Consultation itself should be supported by providing advance notice of timelines, and by providing adequate compensation to the FN experts who are asked for their knowledge and participation, as well as travel reimbursements. c) In partnership with the relevant agencies identified by the relevant LSPP policies, additional time and review should be given to how Traditional Ecological Knowledge and/or First Nations priorities and perspectives will be incorporated in the implementation of the LSPP policies.
9) Get the public and businesses on board, through targeted funding for collaborative, locally-driven stewardship activities. a) Improve public communications around lake health about what individuals can do. b) Put the Stewardship Network in the hands of the Conservation Authority, so stewardship activities can be well co-ordinated and effectiveness tracked using a consistent methodology. c) Increase the capacity of local stewardship groups and municipalities (with financial investments and staff support) to understand their subwatershed plan and address problems in the subwatershed plan. d) Focus on beach water quality, and track sources of contamination. Address those sources through focused local action, using the subwatershed approach, in partnership with municipalities, the conservation authority and interested local groups.
10) Continue to work on bringing down salt levels. a) Continue to train salt applicators; b) Monitor results; c) Investigate technologies to remove salt from water and pilot those technologies; d) Regulate salt application.
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11) Update the roles of the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee and Lake Simcoe Science Committee to make the committees more effective. a) Allow the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee and to have a more active role in attracting private money to the implementation of the LSPP; b) Create opportunities for committee members to champion the lake’s cause and share information with the public; c) Have two joint meetings of the committees per year to facilitate the transfer of monitoring results to the adaptive management of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and associated actions.
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Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission Minutes Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 9:30 AM Electronic Meeting via Zoom
The Electronic Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission (L.C.P.W.C.) meeting was called to order on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 9:30 AM, with the following members present:
PRESENT: Committee Member Todd Billinger Commissioner Bob Poyntz Commissioner Rob Para Councillor Ward 5 Kal Johnson Deputy Mayor Joe Gough ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Deputy Clerk Cathy Wainman Director of Infrastructure Kathy Sipos Chief Administrative Officer John Pinsent Resources Technician Dyana Marks Executive Assistant to the CAO/Council Liaison Madison Dunn
1. OPENING OF THE MEETING
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND/OR AGENDA ADDITIONS PW.145.20 Moved by Bob Poyntz Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we adopt the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways Agenda and Additions thereto dated December 10, 2020 as presented. CARRIED.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Commissioner Poyntz declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 6.3, the nature being he is the payee. Commissioner Poyntz left the room during the discussion and did not vote on the matter.
Commissioner Poyntz also declared a pecuniary interest with respect to #4 of Item 8.1 regarding the refund of shorewall inspection fees. There was no discussion regarding this matter and he did not vote on the matter.
4. PRESENTATIONS, RECEIVING OF PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS 4.1. Dyana Marks, Resources Technician/Risk Management Official provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Sources of Nutrient Pollution entering the
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Lagoon City canals. Storm water run off is the main source as nutrients such as dirt, oil, heavy metals, bacteria, fertilizer, grass clippings, pet/geese waste, litter, etc. run across hardened surfaces to ditches, streams, etc. and do not seeping into the ground. Agricultural activities such as manure run off, fertilizer application and improper pesticide storage and application are also contributors to nutrient pollution. The Source Water Protection Plan addresses these types of issues and requires that risk management plans be established by July 1, 2022.
Everyone must do their part to prevent nutrients from entering waterways, by using phosphate free detergents; directing outside water use to the lawn/grass area; wash your car at the car wash or on your lawn, not the driveway; use native plants gardens and restrict use to phosphate free fertilizers; consider raingardens, bio-swales and permeable pavement.
Commission Members asked/commented regarding testing water at storm drains and stop it before it gets to the Lake; spreading weeds from canals on farmers fields; weed growth after a rain; updating information on website, social media and notices to residents.
PW.146.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Bob Poyntz THAT we receive the presentation by Dyana Marks, Resources Technician/Risk Management Official regarding Sources of Nutrient Pollution, as information. CARRIED.
5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5.1. Minutes of the meeting held on November 19, 2020
PW.147.20 Moved by Kal Johnson Seconded by Joe Gough THAT we adopt the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways minutes dated November 19, 2020 as presented. CARRIED.
6. ACCOUNTS & BUDGETS 6.1. Accounts Voucher #12/20 dated December 10, 2020
PW.148.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we receive Accounts Voucher #12/20 dated December 10, 2020 as information. CARRIED. Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission Minutes December 10, 2020 Page 2 of 4
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6.2. Tatham Engineering correspondence dated November 23, 2020 regarding the 2019/20 Dredging Warranty Holdback Release.
PW.149.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Bob Poyntz THAT we receive the correspondence from Tatham Engineering dated November 23, 2020 regarding the 2019/20 Dredging Warranty Holdback Release; AND THAT we release the warranty holdback to Headstart Construction In. in the amount of $2,942.52. CARRIED.
6.3. Commissioner Poyntz's Time Sheet for October and November 2020
PW.150.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we approve Commissioner Poyntz's time sheet for October and November 2020. CARRIED.
7. ITEMS OF INFORMATION 7.1. Doug Stang email dated November 19, 2020 regarding follow-up to November 19, 2020 presentation.
PW.151.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Bob Poyntz THAT we receive the email correspondence from Doug Stang dated November 19, 2020 regarding follow-up to his November 19, 2020 presentation. CARRIED.
7.2. Bubbler Systems - operation and maintenance
PW.152.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Rob Para THAT we discussed the bubbler systems operation and maintenance. CARRIED.
8. UNFINISHED OR NEW BUSINESS 8.1. To Do List dated December 10, 2020.
PW.153.20 Moved by Rob Para Seconded by Joe Gough
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THAT we receive the follow up list dated December 10, 2020 as information. CARRIED.
Councillor Johnson requested that Joe DeMarco be invited to the January meeting and present sonar results; issues at Pike Lagoon; pricing of Cedar, Winward and Beaver Lagoons.
Councillor Johnson reported on Phase 2 of the Shorewall Inspection Program, 60/70 passed inspection, 10 will go to the engineer for follow up inspection, of which 2 are made of wood.
Commissioner Poyntz requested the following projects be scheduled at the January meeting: Completion of the off-loading site; north shorewall repairs; north footbridge abutment repair and dredging.
9. QUESTION PERIOD FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC DEALING WITH AGENDA ITEMS
10. CLOSED SESSION
11. ADJOURNMENT PW.154.20 Moved by Joe Gough Seconded by Kal Johnson THAT we adjourn at 10:30 a.m. until January 14, 2020. CARRIED.
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RAMARA TRAILS COMMITTEE MINUTES –DECEMBER 16 2020 1:00 PM MEETING via ZOOM
ATTENDANCE
Artena Hutchison Chair Bob Masching Vice Chair Larry Barton Paul Grunsten Janet Masching Secretary Stefanie Moy-Shuster Steve Weinberg
David Snutch Councillor Jennifer Fisher Councillor Ashley Watson Ramara Business & Communications Coordinator Sarah Karabin Ramara Works Department
REGRETS Annalynn Faulkner l. Artena welcomed everyone. 2. Minutes of the November meeting have been approved. 3. Financial Report Bob advised the finances are unchanged from last month, $6500 in reserve and 1700 in the municipal Commuter Cycling Grant. 4. Additions to Agenda: David: development near Atherley. 5. Updates Budget 2021: the Township approved a budget of $30,000. In January we can apply for matching funds of 30,000 from Simcoe County. In the past, Zach advised Ramara has reduced its commitment if Simcoe does not commit the full amount. David: if Simcoe gives less than 30,000, we will ask Council to not reduce its share. ICIP grant: David spoke with Jill Dunlop re her support for the boardwalk trail and asking if there are other funds available. The last Friday of every month, Conservative supporters attend a virtual open house hosted by Jill and Bruce Stanton; members of Committee could attend and speak with her re trails funding. TCT Winter grant: Ashley advised that the grant of $1000 was approved. Trans Canada wishes to incorporate the Atherley pier as part of the TCT trail. We agreed the money will be spent on fence repair. Any balance owing will be paid from the reserve. The deadline to spend the money is March 31. We have permission to move the blocks to get the work done, we will ask Dan from Hammock Harbour. No permit is needed to add the same type of fencing. Paul will arrange for the blocks to be removed and speak with Annalynn re timing of the work and the final price. The bench, with concrete base now frozen into ground, can be moved in the spring.
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There is a safety concern re the gap at the east end of the bridge. Paul, with Larry assisting, will place a ramp across the gap, once the fence is built. Meetings regarding Land Agreements: Nothing to report re the Casino and First Nations. Madison will set up a meeting with Talisker in early January. CNR railbed-Washago Trail: David spoke to CN, they have not started the first stage of advertising to sell the land. If there are no buyers, the land is offered to the federal government, then provincial, then the county. He will send a reminder to Daniel at CN. Authorization for boardwalk trail: David: once there is an agreement with Talisker, the township can then give permission to proceed. Washago Trail: Sarah has provided a contact name for Ben Reese at the Simcoe County engineering department to review ideas for the cantilevered bridge. TCT may require a feasibility study re the entire trail. Sarah will arrange a call or Zoom with Michael Goodyear, Larry and Steve to find out what is the scope of the feasibility study. Use of Casino trails by snowmobilers They are not using this trail, so will not be grooming it. Sarah will check and see if the southbound signs have been removed. 6. Signage Artena discussed Caution signs for the two corners at Lagoon City with Rob Love. The snowmobilers recognize the safety issue with more hikers/bikers this year and for now will install corrugated signs at those locations. 8. Committee Updates Great Trail Hike in October The Trans Canada trails had a total of 100,000 hikers in October, 108,000 kilometres of trail were hiked which included all sections of the trail. The Atherley trail was one of them. Agenda for meeting with Talisker has been completed. Stefanie has revised the presentation and sent it to Bob. Two Work Bees: On November 28, some of us cleared brush from the Atherley pier. On December 11,we removed a lot of small stumps on the second rail bed at Lagoon City. Larry proposed a bee to survey Side Road 15, to find all the stakes so it is clearly marked from Concession 7 to the rail bed. To be done after the ground is frozen. Also to survey where the boardwalk will go, see what trees are in the way. We will add Marilyn Hagerman(who helped on the last bee) to our email list. Heritage sign We will leave the landscaping project until spring, possibly plant some shrubs and add a boulder. 9. New Business New Chair Artena will be stepping down as Chair and resigning from the committee. She needs a year off. David and Larry thanked her on behalf of all of us for all her excellent and hard work for the trails committee. She will be missed. Larry has agreed to serve as the new Chair. Bob agreed to chair the fund-raising campaign for the boardwalk trail. Artena will follow up with 2 people from Bayshore who are potential members. Artena will send her resignation letter to Cathy Wainman. Ashley will let the Clerks department know that there are now 3 openings on the committee. She will also advertise in social media. Articles for Lagoon City paper and Bayshore Banner We agreed after the meeting in January, to place articles re the trails and new members. Artena is happy to write a press release for the Bayshore Banner.
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Ongoing Media Releases Ashley will promote use of trails generally in Ramara, rather than snowmobile trails, because of liability concerns. The trails are multi-use, to be used by everyone. The agreement with Ramara provides that the snowmobilers will groom the trails. Gravel for Atherley trail at Monck Road Paul advised there is a small washout there. This can be repaired in the spring and may be covered by the TCT spring grant. Signage for loop trail at Lagoon City and end of trail sign at Con. 6 The loop trail sign will say “ Loop Trail to Concession 6 Uneven Path” possibly with walker/skier symbol. Janet/Larry will send proposed wording to Ashley for signs. Idea re Positioning Rail Cars on Trail Ashley will find out who in the township knows the status of the rail cars on Side Road 20 near Concession 8, and whether they wish to remove them. Janet will contact the Ramara Historical Society and find out if they would be interested in taking on this project in the future. Future subdivision & Traffic circle David wanted the committee to be aware of this potential 2000 home plus hotel development between Atherley and the Casino. A traffic circle is planned where the railroad crosses Rama Road. This will affect the trail. 10. Fundraising Bob will take on organizing the fund raising for the boardwalk trail. This will be a very big project. We will need new members, especially from Lagoon City. We will need a presentation package: Stefanie revised the PDF and has experience doing a package for the Orillia Museum and will help on this. If door-to-door: Helpful to have a web presence so people can contribute online and easily, and to advise donors of tax receipts. Tax deductibility: Donors can be advised they will get a charitable tax receipt from the Township for donations. Over $250 total contributions for the year, they get a 50% credit. If their total donations are less than $250 that year, they still get 25%. It is up to Ramara, which will do the administrative work, to decide on the minimum contribution amount to get a tax receipt. Jennifer: Chamber of Commerce will have list of businesses, we should go to local businesses, not just big box. She knows an easy to use website for fundraising
11. 2021 Planning and Priorities Larry sees the priorities for 2021 as follows: #1 Finish the fence and ramp on the Atherley pier #2 Fundraising for the Concession 7-rail bed trail #3 Getting the LSCA permit to do Side Road 15 trail section. #4 Soil testing boardwalk area #5 Increasing our membership All of this hinges on the Talisker agreement. Ashley or Sarah will find out if there are any property taxes payable on the boardwalk wetlands. If we do not get this, the Washago trail would be our project.
Our next meetings: Tuesday January 19 at 1:00 p.m. re fund-raising Wednesday Jan 27 at 1:00 p.m. regular meeting We adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
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Cathy Wainman
Subject: FW: 24 hrs
From: Stephen Andrews
Good afternoon Joe,
Just to recap from our conversation earlier , I am hoping to be able to continue with the 24 hr work week that we have been able to work this past 3 months . It gives us greater flexibility in this up and down market that we all are going through . We have received 0 complaints or issues in the first trial run and we are hoping that do to our location and past track record with the community we will be able to continue ? I would like to thank all of you in advance for your time and consideration on this matter .
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Cathy Wainman
Subject: FW: Interest and penalties
From: Zach Drinkwalter
Hi David,
Council has only waived no penalty and interest until December 31, 2020. Starting January 1st 2020 interest will be charged on outstanding tax account.
The only exception would be the properties we will be discussing in council that requested assistance.
Thanks,
Zach Drinkwalter, CPA, CA Director of Finance
Township of Ramara PO Box 130 Brechin, ON L0K 1B0 Phone: (705) 484-5374 Ext 224 Cell : (705) 731-9448 Fax : (705) 484-0441 [email protected]
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-----Original Message----- From: David Snutch
It was my understanding that we are still not charging interest and penalties on overdue taxes. Please confirm as i have residents asking.
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Page 62 of 73 Agenda Item #2021.01
BILL NO. 2021.01 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA BYLAW NUMBER 2021.01
A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE A LICENCE OF OCCUPATION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, S.9 provides a municipality with the capacity, rights, powers, privileges of a natural person of exercising its authority under this or any other Act:
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, s.28(2)(a) provides that a local municipality has jurisdiction over all road allowances located in the municipality that were made by the Crown surveyors;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara is desirous of entering into a Licence of Occupation Agreement with 1300488 Ontario Ltd. (Ramara Landscape Quarry) for the construction and use of the Township unopened road allowance as a quarry haul route, as described in Schedule “A”, and depicted in Schedule “B” attached hereto (hereinafter referred to as the “Subject Lands”) being Pin Nos:
a. All of Pin No. 74013-0048; b. Part of Pin No. 74013-0063; and c. Part of Pin No. 74013-0044.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara hereby ENACTS as follows:
a. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Licence of Occupation Agreement with 1300488 Ontario Ltd. attached hereto as Schedule “A”; and b. THAT this Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of passing.
BYLAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME PASSED THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2021.
BASIL CLARKE, MAYOR
JENNIFER CONNER, CLERK
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SCHEDULE “A” TO BYLAW 2021.01
LICENCE OF OCCUPATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made in triplicate this day of January, 2021.
BETWEEN: 1300488 ONTARIO LTD.
(hereinafter called the “Purchaser”)
-and-
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA
(hereinafter called the “Township”)
WHEREAS
2. The Township is the owner of the lands as described in Schedule “A”, and depicted in Schedule “B” attached hereto (hereinafter referred to as the “Subject Lands”), being PIN Nos: a. All of Pin No. 74013-0048; b. Part of Pin No. 74013-0063; and c. Part of Pin No. 74013-0044.
3. The Purchaser has entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated December 11, 2020, to purchase the Subject Lands from the Township, with a closing date on or before March 1, 2021, and has applied for a licence agreement to permit certain improvements to be carried out upon the Subject Lands.
4. The Council of The Township of Ramara deems it desirable to grant to the Purchaser a licence to allow for the improvement and use of the Subject Lands.
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES, that in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this agreement, and of the sum of two dollars ($2.00), payable by the Purchaser to the Township, the parties agree as follows:
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1. The Township hereby grants to the Purchaser a licence to allow for the improvement and use of the Subject Lands which includes, but is not limited to all activities, directly or indirectly required for the construction of a private haul route on the Subject Lands as depicted in Schedule “B”, and the works ancillary thereto (hereinafter referred to as the “Licence”). Any and all other improvements of the Subject Lands are to be at the sole cost and risk to the Purchaser.
2. The Licence shall be effective as of the date of this Agreement is fully executed. The Licence and this Agreement shall terminate on the earlier of December 31, 2021, or at the time the Purchaser acquires title to the Subject Lands.
3. The Purchaser agrees that this Agreement shall be binding on the Purchaser’s heirs, successors, administrators and assigns and shall run with the lands described in Schedule “A”. The Purchaser agrees to execute such further and other documents, consents or applications as required for the purposes of giving effect to the provisions of this agreement. The Purchaser covenants and agrees to obtain a similar covenant from any successor, heir or assign and shall provide actual notice of this Agreement to such persons (hereinafter referred to as a “Buyer”). The Purchaser shall obtain from any Buyer a similar covenant to provide actual notice to any subsequent Buyer ad infinitum.
4. Notwithstanding the general terms set out in paragraph 3 above relating to the transfer and assignment of this Agreement, the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement shall not be transferred and may not be assumed without the prior written consent of the Township.
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5. The Purchaser shall deposit with the Township annually evidence of liability insurance covering the improvement and use of the Subject Lands in the minimum amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000) with the Township as an additional insured on the lands identified in Schedule “A” to this Agreement. The Purchaser shall maintain the policy of insurance in force during the currency of this Agreement. The property owner’s policy is the primary policy if a loss occurs or if any action, suit, claim or demand is brought against the Township. The Purchaser is responsible for the payment of all premiums and for the costs and expenses of defending or settling any such actions, suits, claims or demands against the Township.
6. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as giving to the Purchaser anything more than permission to improve and use the Subject Lands until such time as the Purchaser acquires title to the Subject Lands, or the termination of the Licence on December 31, 2021. For greater certainty, if the Purchaser fails to acquire the Subject Lands, or the Licence is terminated on December 31, 2021, the Purchaser and the Township shall, acting reasonably, agree on the works or improvements carried out by the Purchaser that are to be removed from the Subject Lands, at the Purchaser’s expense.
7. The Purchaser will not call into question directly or indirectly in any proceeding whatsoever in law or in equity or before any administrative or other tribunal the right of the Township to enter into this Agreement and to enforce each and every term, covenant and condition thereof and this provision may be pleaded by the Township in any such action or proceeding as a complete and conclusive estoppel or denial of such right.
8. The Purchaser agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Township from and against all claims, losses, damages, judgments, costs, expenses, actions and other proceedings made, sustained, brought, prosecuted or threatened to be brought or prosecuted that are based upon, occasioned by or attributed to any bodily injury to or death of a person or damage to or loss of property in connection with this Agreement or on account of the permission granted to the Purchaser and/or the exercise by the Purchaser of such permission and/or the improvements to the Subject Lands and/or anything relating against or made upon the Township or any of its officers, servants, workers or employees.
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9. The Purchaser shall pay all reasonable costs as may be incurred by the Township, its solicitor and its staff for any work to be performed in connection with the preparation, execution and administration of this Agreement or any subsequent costs as a result of non-compliance with this Agreement to a maximum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00), inclusive of HST and disbursements. The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that it will be responsible for the costs and performance of all the Purchaser’s obligations herein unless specifically relieved from such obligation by the terms of this Agreement.
10. The Purchaser will at its own cost and to the satisfaction of the Township acting reasonably, alter or remove any improvements from the Subject Lands upon receiving thirty (30) days’ notice in writing from the Chief Administrative Officer and/or Clerk and/or Superintendent of Public Works, prior to the date specified by such notice, without being entitled to any compensation whatsoever for such alteration or removal. If the Purchaser fails to alter or remove the improvements as requested by the Chief Administrative Officer and/or Clerk and/or Superintendent of Public Works acting reasonably, the Township may remove or alter the Subject Lands at the cost of the Purchaser and the certificate of the Chief Administrative Officer and/or Clerk and/or Superintendent of Public Works shall be final and binding upon the Purchaser and the Township may recover the cost from the Purchaser in any court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due and owing to the Township or the Township may deem the cost to be taxes to which the provisions of Section 446 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, shall apply.
11. The Township, its officers, servants, workers, employees, agents and contractors under its control or supervision, or any of them shall have the right from time to time and at all reasonable times during the currency of this Agreement and may provide notice, to enter in and upon the Subject Lands or any part thereof, with all necessary works, plant equipment and material for the purpose of inspecting any improvements or works from the Subject Lands as hereinbefore provided; PROVIDED THAT such inspection shall not free or relieve the Purchaser in any way whatsoever from liability under the covenant to keep and maintain the Subject Lands in good and proper repair and condition.
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12. For the purposes of this Agreement, notice may be given to the Purchaser by the Township by prepaid registered post at its tax roll address, and service shall be deemed effective three (3) days after mailing. The Purchaser may amend the address for service under this Agreement by delivery of notice in writing to the Township. Notices to the Township shall be to the attention of the Township Clerk.
13. For the purpose of the Agreement, notice may be given by the Purchaser to the Township by prepaid registered post addressed to the Township’s Municipal Office to the attention of the Township Chief Administrative Officer and/or Clerk and service shall be deemed effective four (4) days after mailing.
IN WITNESS WHEREAS the Party herein has hereunder caused to be fixed its corporate seal under the hand of its proper signing officer duly authorized in that behalf.
DATED at , Ontario this ____ day of January, 2021.
1300488 ONTARIO LTD. Per:
______Name: Paul Attia Title: Director I have authority to bind the Corporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Party herein has hereunder caused to be fixed its corporate seal under the hand of its proper signing officer duly authorized in that behalf.
DATED at Township of Ramara, Ontario this ____ day of January 2021.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA Per:
______Name: Basil Clarke Title: Mayor
______Name: Jennifer Connor Title: Clerk We have authority to bind the Corporation.
Page 68 of 73 Agenda Item #2021.02
BILL NO. 2021.02
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA
BYLAW NUMBER 2021.
BEING A BYLAW TO APPOINT A BUILDING INSPECTOR
WHEREAS Subsection 3(2) of the Building Code Act, R.S.O. 1992, Chapter 23 requires that the Council of each municipality appoint a Chief Building Official and such other inspectors as necessary for the enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Regulations and bylaws thereunder;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara deems it necessary and expedient to appoint a Building Inspector to enforce the Building Code Act, and the Regulations thereunder;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara enacts as follows:
1. THAT Ron Kolbe is hereby appointed as Building Inspector for the Township of Ramara.
2. THAT Bylaw 2018.34, 2019.37 and 2020.12 are hereby repealed.
3. THAT this bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of passing.
BYLAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2021.
______BASIL CLARKE, MAYOR
______JENNIFER CONNOR, CLERK
Page 69 of 73 Agenda Item #2021.03
BILL NO. 2021.03
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA
BYLAW NUMBER 2021.
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY AND PAYMENT OF TAXES
WHEREAS section 317(1) of the Municipal Act (the Act), 2001, S.O. 2001, c 25, as amended provides that the council of a local municipality, before the adoption of the estimates for the year, under section 290 (of the Municipal Act), may pass a bylaw levying amounts on the assessment of property in the local municipality rateable for local municipality purposes;
AND WHEREAS the Act provides that such taxes shall be levied on the assessment according to the assessment roll, as most recently revised before the bylaw is passed;
AND WHEREAS section 317(3) of the Act states the amounts to be levied are subject to the following rules;
1. The amount levied on a property shall not exceed the prescribed percentage or 50 per cent if no percentage is prescribed, of the total amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes levied on the property for the previous year.
2. The percentage under paragraph one (1) may be different for different property classes but shall be the same for all properties in a property class.
3. For the purposes of calculating the total amount of taxes for the previous year under paragraph one (1), if any taxes for municipal and school purposes were levied on a property for only part of the previous year because assessment was added to the tax roll during the year, an amount shall be added equal to the additional taxes that would have been levied on the property if the taxes for municipal and school purposes had been levied for the entire year.
AND WHEREAS the County of Simcoe Bylaw No. 6637 has specified the classes of taxable real property to be as follows:
- Residential/Farm - Multi-Residential - Commercial - Small Scale Commercial Farms - Industrial - Pipelines - Farmlands - Managed Forests
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AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, Section 342(l)(a) provides that a local municipality may pass by-laws providing for the payment of taxes in one amount or by instalments and the date or dates in the year for which the taxes are imposed on which the taxes or instalments are due;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara deems it expedient to provide for an interim tax levy and to fix the dates upon which such interim tax levy shall become due and payable;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara enacts as follows:
1) Interim tax levies are hereby imposed on the whole of the assessment for real property for all property classes according to the assessment roll for taxation in the current year, and shall be in the amount equal to fifty per cent (50%) of the final 2020 taxes on the property.
2) The Treasurer or designate shall add to the amount of all taxes due and unpaid, interest at the rate of 1.25% per month or a fraction thereof, being 15% per annum
3) Interest added on all taxes of the interim tax levy in default shall become due and payable and shall be collected forthwith as if the same had originally been imposed and formed part of such unpaid interim tax levy.
4) The Treasurer or designate shall mail or cause the same to be mailed to the residence or place of business of such person indicated on the last revised assessment roll, as amended, a written or printed notice specifying the amount of taxes payable.
5) The first installment of the interim tax notice shall become due and payable on the 25th day of February and the second installment shall become due and payable on the 26th day of April, for the year 2021.
6) This bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of passing.
BYLAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021
______BASIL CLARKE, MAYOR
______JENNIFER CONNOR, CLERK
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BILL NO. 2021.03
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA
BYLAW NUMBER 2021.
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY AND PAYMENT OF TAXES
WHEREAS section 317(1) of the Municipal Act (the Act), 2001, S.O. 2001, c 25, as amended provides that the council of a local municipality, before the adoption of the estimates for the year, under section 290 (of the Municipal Act), may pass a bylaw levying amounts on the assessment of property in the local municipality rateable for local municipality purposes;
AND WHEREAS the Act provides that such taxes shall be levied on the assessment according to the assessment roll, as most recently revised before the bylaw is passed;
AND WHEREAS section 317(3) of the Act states the amounts to be levied are subject to the following rules;
1. The amount levied on a property shall not exceed the prescribed percentage or 50 per cent if no percentage is prescribed, of the total amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes levied on the property for the previous year.
2. The percentage under paragraph one (1) may be different for different property classes but shall be the same for all properties in a property class.
3. For the purposes of calculating the total amount of taxes for the previous year under paragraph one (1), if any taxes for municipal and school purposes were levied on a property for only part of the previous year because assessment was added to the tax roll during the year, an amount shall be added equal to the additional taxes that would have been levied on the property if the taxes for municipal and school purposes had been levied for the entire year.
AND WHEREAS the County of Simcoe Bylaw No. 6637 has specified the classes of taxable real property to be as follows:
- Residential/Farm - Multi-Residential - Commercial - Small Scale Commercial Farms - Industrial - Pipelines - Farmlands - Managed Forests
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AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, Section 342(l)(a) provides that a local municipality may pass by-laws providing for the payment of taxes in one amount or by instalments and the date or dates in the year for which the taxes are imposed on which the taxes or instalments are due;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara deems it expedient to provide for an interim tax levy and to fix the dates upon which such interim tax levy shall become due and payable;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara enacts as follows:
1) Interim tax levies are hereby imposed on the whole of the assessment for real property for all property classes according to the assessment roll for taxation in the current year, and shall be in the amount equal to fifty per cent (50%) of the final 2020 taxes on the property.
2) The Treasurer or designate will not charge interest or penalties on any tax account for the 2021 taxation year
4) The Treasurer or designate shall mail or cause the same to be mailed to the residence or place of business of such person indicated on the last revised assessment roll, as amended, a written or printed notice specifying the amount of taxes payable.
5) The first installment of the interim tax notice shall become due and payable on the 25th day of February and the second installment shall become due and payable on the 26th day of April, for the year 2021.
6) This bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of passing.
BYLAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021
______BASIL CLARKE, MAYOR
______JENNIFER CONNOR, CLERK
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