TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Princeton Centennial Hall 4:00 p.m.

1. Welcome

2. Call to Order

3. Approval of the Agenda

Recommendation:

That the agenda for the December 16th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted.

4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

5. Adoption of Minutes

a. December 2, 2020 Minutes of Council

Recommendation:

That the minutes of the December 2nd, 2020 Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

6. Business Arising from the Minutes

7. Delegations / Presentations

a. Denise Krug, Director of Finance: Outstanding Items 2021 Draft Capital Budget

Recommendation:

That the Presentation of the outstanding items for the 2021 Draft Capital Budget be received as information.

8. Correspondence

a. General

Visit our website @ www.blandfordblenheim.ca i. Oxford County Public Works, Re: Improving Ontario’s Blue Box- Proposed Producer Resonsiblity Regulation, Environmental Registry of Ontario Recommendation: That the general correspondence be received as information.

b. Specific

i. Councillor Read, Re: Request to Extend Unpaid Leave of Absence

Recommendation:

That the request by Councillor Justin Read to extend his unpaid leave of absence to July, 2021 be granted.

9. Committee of Adjustment

a. Minutes

i. December 2nd, 2020 Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment

b. Application

i. Application for Minor Variance A11-20, Lynn Perreault & Jonathon Harmer

Recommendation:

That the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A11-20, submitted by Lynn Perreault and Johnathon Harmer for lands described as Lots 8 & 9 North of Gissing Street, Plan 65, in the Village of Princeton, as it relates to: 1. Relief from Section 5.1, Table 5.1.1.3 – Regulations for Accessory Uses to increase the maximum permitted height of a building accessory to a residential use from 4 m (13.1 ft.) to 5.2 m (17.2 ft.), to facilitate the construction of a residential detached accessory structure.

As the variance requested is considered to be: (i) a minor variance from the provisions of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Zoning By-Law No. 1360-2002; (ii) desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure;

Visit our website @ www.blandfordblenheim.ca (iii) in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Zoning By-Law No. 1360-2002; and (iv) in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan of the County of Oxford.

10. Staff Reports

a. Rick Richardson – Director of Protective Services

i. FC-20-22 – Monthly Report

Recommendation:

That Report FC-20-22 be received as information.

ii. FC-20-23 – Training Officer Year End Report

Recommendation:

That Report FC-20-23 be received as information.

b. John Scherer – Chief Building Official

i. CBO-20-17– Monthly Report

Recommendation:

That Report CBO-20-17 be received as information.

c. Jim Borton – Director of Public Works

i. PW-20-20 – ATV & ORV By-Law

Recommendation:

That Report PW-20-20 be received for information;

And further that Council approves the revised ATV, ORV By-Law.

d. Rodger Mordue – Chief Administrive Officer / Clerk

i. CAO-20-19 – Plattsville Estate Letters of Credit

Recommendation:

That Report CAO-20-19 be received as information; and,

That Council authorize the following Letter of Credit reduction on the recommendation of the Township’s Consulting Engineer: Visit our website @ www.blandfordblenheim.ca - Plattsville Estates Stage 4 from $498,496.65 to $341,751.65.

11. Reports from Council Members

12. Unfinished Business

13. Motions and Notices of Motion

14. New Business

15. Closed Session

16. By-laws

a. 2221-2020, Being a By-law to establish the Corporation of Township of Blandford-Blenheim Fees & Charges;

b. 2222-2020 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended (ZN1-20-05);

c. 2223-2020 Being a By-Law to regulate the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and Off-road Vehicles (ORV’s) within the Township of Blandford- Blenheim; and,

d. 2224-2020, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Recommendation:

That the following By-laws be now read a first and second time: 2221-2020, 2222-2020, 2223-2020 and 2224-2020.

Recommendation:

That the following By-laws be now given a third and final reading: 2221-2020, 2222-2020, 2223-2020 and 2224-2020.

17. Other

None.

18. Adjournment and Next Meeting

Wendnesday, January 13th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Princeton Centennial Hall.

Recommendation:

That Whereas business before Council has been completed at _____ pm;

That Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Visit our website @ www.blandfordblenheim.ca Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Princeton Centennial Hall 2:00 p.m.

MINUTES

Council met at 2:00 p.m. at the Princeton Centennial Hall.

Present: Mayor Peterson, Councillors Balzer, Banbury and Demarest.

Staff: Baer, Borton, Harmer, Krug, Matheson, Mordue, Richardson and Scherer.

Other: Dustin Robson, Planner.

Mayor Peterson in the Chair.

1. Welcome

2. Call to Order

3. Approval of the Agenda RESOLUTION #1 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for the December 2, 2020 Meeting of Council be adopted. .Carried 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

None.

5. Adoption of Minutes RESOLUTION #2 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the November 18, 2020 Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated. .Carried 6. Business Arising from the Minutes None. 7. Delegations / Presentations

a. Denise Krug, Director of Finance: 2021 Draft Capital Budget & 10 Year Capital Plan (2:00 p.m.) Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Krug and all department heads presented the 2021 Draft Capital Budget and 10 Year Capital Plan. RESOLUTION #3 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

Be it hereby resolved that the presentation from Denise Krug, Director of Finance regarding the draft 2021 Capital Budget be received as information. .Carried 8. Correspondence

a. General

i. Pamela Antonio, Supervisor of Waste Management, Oxford County: Re: Proposal to Amend the Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement

RESOLUTION #4 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it resolved that the general correspondence be received. .Carried

b. Specific

i. Carol Watson, Clerk, Township of Howick, Re: Interest Rate on Tile Drain Loans

RESOLUTION #5 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it resolved that the Council of Blandford-Blenheim supports the Township of Howick’s resolution requesting the Provincial Government to amend legislation regarding the interest rate and yearly loan limit on Tile Drain Loans. .Carried

9. Committee of Adjustment a. Minutes

i. October 21st, 2020 Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment

b. Application

i. Application for Minor Variance A10-20, James Detzler

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RESOLUTION #9 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Committee of Adjustment at 4:03 p.m.

.Carried

RESOLUTION #10 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it hereby resolved that the Committee rise at 4:14 p.m. and that the Open Council meeting resumes.

.Carried

10. Public Meeting a. Public Meeting Under the Planning Act

RESOLUTION #11 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it hereby resolved that Council rise and go into a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider applications for zone change:

ZN1-20-09, submitted by Habitat for Humanity Heartland c/o Brian Elliot; and,

ZN1-20-07, submitted by DKP Realty Holdings Ltd.

And that Mayor Peterson Chair the Public Meeting.

.Carried

The Planner presented the report for ZN1-20-09 recommending approval. The applicants were present. Kyle Kane, Engineer for Strik, Baldinelli & Moniz recognized the concern regarding drainage and remarked that it would be properly addressed. No one spoke against the application.

The Planner presented the report for ZN1-20-07 recommending approval. The applicant was present. Dave Piggott, applicant, commented regarding the removal of trees and stated the plan to plant several trees when the project is finished. Clayton Tilley, resident of Albert Street, spoke regarding concerns with

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the location of the development. Ruth Tilley, spoke regarding concerns about increased traffic in front of the school.

RESOLUTION #12 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it hereby resolved that the Public Meeting be adjourned and that the Regular Meeting of Council reconvene. .Carried

RESOLUTION #13 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it hereby resolved that Council approve the zone change application File No. ZN 1-20-09, submitted by Habitat for Humanity, on behalf of the property owner the Township of Blandford-Blenheim for lands described as Part Lot 5 (N of Powell St), Plan 123 and Part Lot 13, Concession 7 (Blenheim), Parts 2 & 3, 41R-5670 Except Part 1, 41R-9908, to rezone the subject lands from ‘Residential Type 1 (R1)’ to ‘Special Residential Type 2 (R2-4)’ to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached dwelling. .Carried

RESOLUTION #14 Moved by – Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it hereby resolved that Council advise County Council that the Township supports the application for Official Plan Amendment, File No. OP 20-11-1, submitted by DKP Realty Holdings Ltd., on behalf of the property owner the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, for lands described as Part Lot 17, Concession 13 (Blenheim), Parts 2 & 3, Plan 41R-10034, in the Township of Blandford- Blenheim, to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey low-rise apartment building containing 30 residential units.

And further, that the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim approve in principle, the zone change application File No. ZN 1-20-07, submitted by DKP Realty Holdings Ltd., on behalf of the property owner the Township of Blandford- Blenheim for lands described as Part Lot 17, Concession 13 (Blenheim), Parts 2 & 3, Plan 41R-10034, to rezone the subject lands from ‘Institutional (I)’ and ‘Recreational (REC)’ to ‘Residential Type 3’ to facilitate the construction of a 3- storey low-rise apartment building containing 30 residential units. .Carried

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11. Staff Reports a. Jim Harmer – Drainage Superintendent

i. DS-20-17 – Monthly Report

RESOLUTION #6 Moved by – Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it resolved that Report DS-20-17 be received as information. .Carried

b. Jim Borton – Director of Public Works

i. PW-20-18 – Monthly Report RESOLUTION #7

Moved by - Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

Be it resolved that Report PW-20-18 be received for information. .Carried

ii. PW-20-19 – ATV & ORV Questions RESOLUTION #8

Moved by - Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

That Report PW-20-19 be received as information;

And further that staff be directed to amend the ATV, ORV and Snow Vehicle By-law. .Carried

c. Denise Krug – Director of Finance

i. TR-20-20 – 2021 Summer Students

RESOLUTION #15

Moved by - Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

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That Report TR-20-20 be received as information; and,

That Council authorize the hiring of 5 summer students in 2021 as set out in report TR-20-20.

.Carried

ii. TR-20-21 – 2021 Municipal Insurance

RESOLUTION #16

Moved by - Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest

That Report TR-20-21 be received as information;

And further that Council instruct the Treasurer to bind the renewal for the Township’s municipal insurance with Frank Cowan Company, an [intact] company.

.Carried

d. John Scherer – Chief Building Official

i. CBO-20-16 – Building Department Staff Hours

RESOLUTION #17

Moved by - Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

That Report CBO-20-16 be received as information; and,

That Council amend the working hours for permanent full-time building department staff from 35 to 40 hours per week starting January 1, 2021.

.Carried

e. Trevor Baer – Manager of Community Services

i. CS-20-12 – Monthly Report RESOLUTION #18

Moved by - Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

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Be it resolved that Report CS-20-12 be received as information. .Carried

f. Sarah Matheson - Deputy Clerk

i. DC-20-04 – Planning Application Refunds

RESOLUTION #19

Moved by - Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

That Report DC-20-04 be received as information; and,

That the Fees & Charges By-law be updated to include the Planning Application Refund Policy.

.Carried

12. Reports from Council Members

Mayor Peterson remarked that Plattsville has cancelled their walk-through Santa Claus Parade and that Santa will still drive through Plattsville this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Bright is having a decorate your house night on Sunday evening and Santa will be walking through the community. Princeton is doing a drive through at the Princeton Library lot. Councillor Banbury noted the Christmas light installations throughout the Township are impressive this year.

13. Unfinished Business

None.

14. Motions and Notices of Motion

None.

15. New Business

None.

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16. Closed Session

RESOLUTION #20

Moved by - Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

Be it resolved that Council move into closed session under the authority of section 239 of the Municipal Act at 5:08 p.m. to discuss:

a. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. - Councillor update .Carried

RESOLUTION #21

Moved by - Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

That Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 5:19 p.m. .Carried

17. By-laws RESOLUTION #22 Moved by – Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

That the following By-laws be now read a first and second time: 2214-2020, 2219-2020, and 2220-2020. .Carried

RESOLUTION #23 Moved by – Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

That the following By-laws be now given a third and final reading: 2214- 2020, 2219-2020, and 2220-2020. .Carried

18. Other Business

19. Adjournment and Next Meeting

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RESOLUTION #24 Moved by – Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 5:20 p.m.;

Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

.Carried

______Mark Peterson, Mayor Rodger Mordue CAO / Clerk Township of Blandford-Blenheim Township of Blandford-Blenheim

Report No: PW 2020-58 PUBLIC WORKS Council Date: December 9, 2020

To: Warden and Members of County Council

From: Director of Public Works

Improving Ontario’s Blue Box – Proposed Producer Responsibility Regulation, Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting No. 019-2579

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Oxford County Council receive Report No. PW 2020-58 entitled “Improving Ontario’s Blue Box – Proposed Producer Responsibility Regulation, Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting No. 019-2579” as information;

2. And further, that Report No. PW 2020-58 be circulated to Area Municipalities for information.

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

. The purpose of this report is to update County Council on the proposed regulatory framework for blue box transition from municipal to full Producer responsibility under the Resource Productivity and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA).

. Some highlights of the proposed regulation include an expansion to the list of acceptable designated blue box materials (rigid and flexible plastic packaging, foils (chip bags), unprinted paper, and single-use food and beverage service items like straws, cutlery, plates and food service ware); establishment of recyclable diversion targets for material products and packaging; and development of a consistent set of designated materials that can be universally collected in the blue box across the province.

. Oxford County (including the subcontracted serviced areas in Woodstock and South-West Oxford) is currently identified by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for formal transition of its residential curbside recycling collection program to Producers in 2025. During the transition year, it is required that the same level of collection service will be maintained by the Producers.

. After transition, the proposed framework will then require Producers to provide, at a minimum, bi-weekly recycling collection of designated materials from all locations currently serviced through municipal programs, and expand to all other eligible facilities (multi- residential, long term care, retirement homes, schools, and some parks and public spaces). Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (IC&I) facilities, (except those noted above) including Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) will not be eligible for recycling collection services under the proposed regulatory framework.

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Implementation Points

Oxford County comments on Environmental Registry of Ontario posting No. 019-2579 were submitted to the MECP on December 3, 2020.

Through Report No. PW 2020-21, staff were further authorized by Oxford County Council to explore the potential viability of providing contract management services for curbside collection and ongoing provision of transfer station services on behalf of the Producers to facilitate service delivery continuity after Blue Box Program transition in 2025.

Financial Impact

There are no financial impacts associated with the recommendations contained in this report.

Transitioning the Blue Box Program to Producer Responsibility will result in program savings; however, further information is needed to identify the full impact associated with this initiative. Staff will report back to County Council on the transitioning process as details unfold.

The Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

Risks/Implications

There are no risks or implications associated with the adoption of this report.

Strategic Plan (2015-2018)

County Council adopted the County of Oxford Strategic Plan (2015-2018) at its regular meeting held May 27, 2015. The initiative contained within this report supports the Values and Strategic Directions as set out in the Strategic Plan as it pertains to the following Strategic Directions:

3. i. A County that Thinks Ahead and Wisely Shapes the Future – Influence federal and provincial policy with implications for the County by: - Advocating for federal and provincial initiatives that are appropriate to our county 3. iii. A County that Thinks Ahead and Wisely Shapes the Future - Demonstrated commitment to sustainability by: - Ensuring that all significant decisions are informed by assessing all options with regard to the community, economic and environmental implications including: o Responsible environmental leadership and stewardship o Supporting the community implementation of the Community Sustainability Plan

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DISCUSSION

Background

The Province of Ontario is transitioning the current Blue Box Program to a Producer responsibility model. The new model means transitioning costs of the Blue Box Program away from municipalities and making Producers of products and packaging fully responsible for the waste they create. Full Producer responsibility is intended to improve recycling across the province and address the issue of plastic pollution.

Currently, under Ontario Regulation 101/94, Ontario municipalities with a population of at least 5,000 are required to provide a blue box management system for recyclable materials. Producers of blue box materials compensate municipalities annually for approximately 50% of program costs.

The Province of Ontario’s planned transition of the Blue Box Program to full Producer responsibility was presented to County Council in Report No. PW 2019-44 following the release of David Lindsay’s report, Renewing the Blue Box: Final Report on the Blue Box Mediation Process, on August 6, 2019.

David Lindsay was mandated by the MECP to act as Special Advisor on recycling and plastic waste. Mr. Lindsay mediated stakeholder consultations over the summer of 2019 and provided advice on the transition of the Blue Box Program to full Producer responsibility. His recommendations included: • Transitioning all municipal Blue Box Programs between 2023 and 2025; • Ensuring there is a seamless transition for residents; • Setting material specific targets; and • Providing collection wherever it was provided by municipalities prior to transition.

On August 15, 2019 the Minister announced the next steps for transitioning the Blue Box Program to full Producer responsibility based on Mr. Lindsay’s report recommendations. The Minister further directed Stewardship Ontario (SO) to develop a wind-up plan regarding the current blue box funding program and advised the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) to oversee the transitioning of the Blue Box Program to full Producer responsibility.

The Province identified a timeline for the development and implementation of the blue box transition plan as summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: Timeline for Blue Box Transition to Full EPR Action Timeline

Regulation Development 2019 – 2020 (1 to 1.5 years)

Transition Preparation 2020 – 2022 (2 years)

Transition Implementation 2023 – 2025 (3 years)

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The Blue Box transition process was identified over a six year period to allow for regulations to be developed and finalized, allow Producers to prepare to assume responsibility and engage stakeholders, and the formal transitioning of municipal programs over a three year transition period (2023 - 2025).

The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) canvassed municipal Councils to identify their preferred transition date within the 2023-2025 transition period for submission to the MECP. AMO also requested that municipal Councils identify their level of interest in potentially continuing to provide services on behalf of Producers (e.g. contract management, collection, haulage, processing services, etc.). This information was presented to Council in Report No. PW 2020-21.

On October 19, 2020, the MECP released its draft regulatory framework for blue box transition to full Producer responsibility under the RRCEA. The proposed regulatory framework was posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) for a 45-day consultation period and closed on December 3, 2020.

Comments

Staff reviewed the MECP’s proposed blue box transition regulatory framework posted on the ERO (No. 019-2579) with municipal staff from the City of Woodstock and Township of South- West Oxford and the Zero Waste Oxford (ZWO) Advisory Committee. Staff also participated in a series of webinar sessions hosted by AMO and the MECP to inform stakeholders and provide further clarification on the details of the proposed regulatory framework.

The proposed blue box regulation would remove the responsibility to operate blue box recycling programs from municipalities and make the Producer of blue box materials directly responsible for the Blue Box Program, including the end of life management of the blue box materials, financing of the program and the achievements of outcomes established in the regulation.

Producers would be required to collect blue box recycling from every eligible source and would be allowed to engage Producer responsibility organizations (PROs) to establish and operate blue box collection and management programs to achieve their regulated outcomes.

Overview of Draft Blue Box Regulation

The following key sections of the draft regulation that impact municipalities and the Blue Box Program are each described in further detail.

• Transition Schedule • Establishment of Responsibility • Eligible sources • Servicing Requirements • Designated Materials • Management Requirements • Promotion and Education • Common Collection System/Annual Allocation Table • Alternative Collection Systems

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Transition Schedule

There are 249 registered municipal Blue Box Programs in Ontario set to transition to Producer responsibility during the three (3) year transition period (2023 and 2025). In each year, a grouping of municipalities will transition based on preferred transition dates, geographical catchment areas, material quantities and net program costs.

Per Report No. PW 2020-21 and subsequent submission to MECP, the County and the Township of South-West Oxford identified May 4, 2025 as the preferred transition timeline as it corresponds with the end of the current curbside collection contract. The City of Woodstock indicated 2024 as a preferred transition timeline based on equipment life cycle and replacement schedules.

Approximately 40% of Ontario municipalities received their preferred transition date. Transition years for each registered municipal Blue Box Program, as reported through the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) Datacall, is illustrated on the transition map included as Attachment 1. Oxford County (including the City of Woodstock and Township of South-West Oxford) is identified for transition in 2025 along with Brant County and the City of Brantford. Other neighbouring municipalities to Oxford County are identified to transition in 2023 (City of London, Middlesex County, Elgin County) and 2024 (Region of Waterloo, Perth County, Norfolk County).

The blue box transition schedule will be updated when the regulation is finalized to specify calendar dates for each transitioning program within a given year, with quarterly transition dates based on current waste management contract expiry dates.

Establishment of Responsibility

The draft regulation establishes a cascading hierarchy to ensure that the person with the closest connection to designated products and packaging is the responsible Producer. The regulation would capture Producers that are located out-of-province but who supply blue box materials to Ontario consumers through e-commerce.

The regulation proposes to continue to exempt Producers who fall under a $2M annual sales threshold (e.g. those with less than $2M in annual sales are excluded) and a new weight-based factor. This is the same approach currently taken under the shared responsibility model to avoid undue burden on small business.

Eligible Collection Sources

Eligible collection sources to receive recycling services under the proposed regulation include residences, facilities and some public spaces. Facilities include multi-residential, long term care homes, retirement homes and schools.

Facilities (e.g. long-term care and retirement homes as well as public and private schools) that are not serviced under a current municipal Blue Box Program, but are eligible for service as of 2026, will be required to register with the RPRA for recycling collection services. The timing of this registration has yet to be identified by the RPRA. Producers would also need to collect blue box material from all eligible public spaces (e.g. municipal parks and playgrounds, Business

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Improvement Area streetscapes) and provide recycling infrastructure (bins) where litter bins are located.

Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (IC&I) facilities, (except those noted above) including Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) will not be eligible for recycling collection services under the proposed regulatory framework. The MECP has indicated that the Province intends to reform IC&I waste framework in the coming months, separate from the proposed blue box regulation

Eligible communities that are local municipalities and local service boards that are included in the Blue Box Transition Schedule (Attachment 1), shall register with the RPRA by submitting the following information on or before April 15, 2021 about services delivered as of August 15, 2019:

• Number of residents; • List of residents including number and location or each resident receiving curbside garbage or depot garbage collection; • List of depots, including locations currently providing collection; • List of public space where garbage is currently collected; • Details on how blue box services are delivered, if provided; and, • Municipal contact information.

Servicing Requirements

During the transition period from 2023 to 2025, Producers must collect from transitioned communities and must collect from the sources in those communities that received blue box services prior to transition (e.g. residences – single unit and multi-unit residential, depots, public and private schools, long term care and retirement homes, parks, playgrounds and streetscapes). Producers must maintain the same level of service provided by the municipality as of August 15, 2019 (e.g. acceptable blue box materials, collection frequency and collection format of two-stream or single stream).

In 2026, Producers would be required to collect all designated materials and expand servicing to all eligible sources. Producers would have the ability to determine how servicing is provided as long as it meets the regulated obligations.

Producer obligations for curbside or drop off depot collection of blue box material will be required to generally mirror how service is provided under current municipal programs. In municipalities where both curbside recycling collection and drop off depot services are currently provided, Producers would only be required to provide curbside collection.

Producer’s obligations for residential curbside collection in 2026, after the transition period, includes:

• Minimum bi-weekly collection frequency; • Collection in a single day of all blue box material set out at an eligible source; • Supply of blue box receptacles for each residence; and, • Providing at least one replacement receptacle per year, upon request.

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Similar obligations would be required for eligible facilities and some public spaces. For eligible facilities, Producers would be required to provide blue box receptacles as required and as appropriate for the facility, and collect blue box material before the receptacles become overflowing. For public spaces, Producers would be required to provide appropriate blue box receptacles next to every garbage receptacle and collect blue box material before the receptacles are full.

Designated Materials

The draft regulation includes a number of blue box items that many municipal programs do not currently collect, such as all rigid and flexible plastic packaging, foils (chip bags), unprinted paper, and single-use food and beverage service items like straws, cutlery, plates and food service ware. The expanded list of blue box materials would need to be collected by 2026 after the transition period as part of a standardized common collection system across Ontario.

The Province has indicated that Producers of compostable packaging and products will only have to register and report (i.e. no requirements for this material to be collected or managed), until it can be determined how they can be best managed and diverted from landfill.

Management Requirements

The proposed regulation establishes material recovery targets based on a percentage by weight of the material produced for a given material category. Producers will be required to report annually on their supply and material recovery quantities and could be subject to administrative monetary penalties if they do not meet or exceed specified material recovery targets.

The proposed regulation, however, would allow Producers to reduce their recycling targets through incorporating recycled content from blue box material into their products but would be limited to no more than a 50% reduction in material recovery targets for a given material category.

The diversion targets are based on the blue box material that is recovered and processed for end markets and excludes landfilling, incineration and energy-from waste as eligible management requirements.

Promotion and Education

The proposed regulation sets out promotion and education requirements for Producers. This will include a website that is publicly accessible and one piece of printed material delivered annually to each eligible source.

Producers must detail what can and cannot be recycled, how materials must be sorted, collection information, and other applicable collection methods. This includes how material can be collected other than curbside and/or depot. (e.g. return to retail). The educational material must also include contact information for questions / addressing servicing issues or need for new containers.

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Common Collection System / Annual Allocation Table

Producers are required to establish a common collection system to provide collection services to all eligible sources as of 2026. Through this common collection system, Producers would be required to collect a consistent set of materials across the province, meaning that all designated products and packaging could go into the blue box. The regulation includes provisions that allows the Minister to establish rules for this collection system if Producers have not taken the necessary steps to ensure a functional common collection system for all of Ontario.

The proposed regulation requires Producers to register with the RPRA to document how they and their service providers (PROs) intend to deliver and achieve the provision of recycling collection across the Province. Through this registration, Producers will develop an annual allocation table which will create a set of rules to govern how they will deliver the common collection system and will identify which Producers are responsible for collection from which sources.

Alternative Collection System

Producers could be exempt from participating in the common collection system if they set up an alternative system to collect the specific products and packaging they supply in Ontario (e.g. the Deposit Return Program administered by the Beer Store and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario). Producers would need to demonstrate that their alternative collection system meets certain regulatory requirements to be eligible for exemption, such as higher diversion target than the common collection system.

Oxford County Submission Comments

In principle, staff support the MECP’s proposed regulation, the proposed transition schedule and the necessary regulatory amendments required to transition the Blue Box Program to Producer responsibility. The County’s detailed comments on ERO #019-2579 can be found in Attachment 2. These comments were submitted to the MECP on December 3, 2020.

Implementation of this proposed regulation should result in:

• Potential reduction in municipal waste management costs; • Expansion of recycling collection services to sources currently not eligible to participate in the Blue Box Program; • Standardization of the list of acceptable materials being collected across the Province, including expansion to the types of materials that can be collected; • Common collection system across the Province consisting of curbside and depot collections; and, • Producer responsibility for material recovery and reuse in manufacturing of new products and product packaging.

Service continuity is of concern given that municipalities will not have first right of refusal to perform services. Oxford County will need to strongly advocate for and negotiate with Producers and their PROs on the smooth transition of the Blue Box Program to decrease impact on the residents and financial impact on the County as a whole.

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The County encourages the Ministry to commit to identifying a management strategy for compostable packaging and products as neither this proposed regulation or the proposed amendment to the Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement address the end of life management of this material.

Maintaining a high level of customer service is also a concern of the County. The proposed regulation does not identify the Producer’s responsibility in responding to customer service requests regarding collection issues. Rather, the regulation allows for Producers identifying how they intend to provide service delivery and customer service. The County would like to see the regulation amended to include requirements for a standardized level of customer service to be administered by all Producers. The requirements for customer service should include, turn- around time to respond to customer inquiries, time required to resolved missed collections, and expectations around completing collections on an alternate day due to service disruptions (labour dispute, weather, etc.).

Another area of concern for the County pertains to drop-off depot services. Under the proposed regulation, Producers do not have to support depot services after the transition period where curbside collection occurs. This means that Producers can opt out of transitioning the two (2) drop-off depots in Oxford (Waste Management Facility and City of Woodstock Enviro Depot) that currently accept blue box materials.

Additionally, only those depot services collecting both household garbage and blue box materials as of August 15, 2019 qualify for collection service during the transition period. In Oxford County, only the drop-off depot at the Waste Management Facility would be eligible since the Enviro Depot in Woodstock does not accept regular household garbage (e.g. black bag).

The collection of blue box materials in public spaces is a step in the right direction, however, management of this collection activity is a concern. Receptacles in public spaces may be rejected by Producers due to material contamination. If not collected, accumulation of unacceptable material may present a health issue, particularly if household garbage is among the mix. Further clarity around the management of public spaces is required.

The frequency and type of collection implemented in 2026 may also change from the current program. Under the proposed regulation there is the potential for Oxford to see less frequent blue box collection given that the minimum blue box collection standard is no less than every other week. The County views any decrease in the frequency of curbside blue box collection to negatively impact the amount of material to be collected and therefore requests that the MECP reconsider the minimum standard of bi-weekly blue box collection.

The proposed regulation would allow producers to reduce their material recovery targets by incorporating recycled content from Ontario blue box materials into their products and packaging. Given that many products already include recycled content it would seem that this provision would have little benefit and be difficult to audit. Although this requirement promotes the use of Ontario recycled blue box materials in the creation of new products and packaging, there is concern this may present a loop hole for Producers to avoid compliance with material recovery targets.

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Since Producers will set the collection program, there is a high probability that co-collection of garbage and recycling will no longer occur as of 2026. This means that, potentially, the County and its area municipalities could see an increase in the number of collection vehicles performing services. The Township of South-West Oxford has expressed concerns about having additional trucks on the road and requested that the County include this concern in their comments to the MECP.

Proposed Amendment to Ontario Regulation 101/94: Recycling and Composting of Municipal Waste

Once a municipality transitions its Blue Box Program to Producers, certain requirements in Ontario Regulation 101/94 will no longer be applicable to that municipality. Some of these requirements include requirements for municipalities to operate a Blue Box Program and Environmental Compliance Approval requirements for municipal recycling depots. These responsibilities will be passed on to the Producers and covered under the proposed Producer Responsibility Regulation. The County recommends removing these requirements once a municipality transitions, as the need for these requirements under Ontario Regulation 101/94 will become obsolete after 2025.

Next Steps

The County’s role throughout this process will be to negotiate a seamless program transition for residents to Producer responsibility as directed by County Council in Report No.PW 2020-21. Between now and 2025 the County, in collaboration with the City of Woodstock and the Township of South-West Oxford will need to:

• Register with the RPRA by April 15, 2021 to detail the municipal blue box services provided. This means that the County, City of Woodstock, and the Township of South- West Oxford will need to quantify the number of eligible stops receiving collection as of August 15, 2019 as well as property classifications (e.g. residential, school, streetscape, etc.). Consistency in how the data is collected will be important in facilitating a smooth program transition. In consultation with the City of Woodstock and the Township of South-West Oxford, the County has offered assistance with completing this task. • Negotiate program transitioning after May 4, 2025 to avoid contract early termination fees. • Explore whether providing contract management and/or transfer station services on behalf of the Producers would increase program continuity and provide an overall benefit to Oxford County and its residents. • Negotiate with Producers for the provision of recycling collection services to non-eligible sources (e.g. BIAs). • Negotiate public education for both pre and post transition.

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Conclusion

Staff support the MECP’s Proposed Producer Responsibility Regulation, the Proposed Blue Box Transition Schedule, and the Proposed Amendment to Ontario Regulation 101/94.

Transition of Producer responsibility for the Blue Box Program supports the County’s Zero Waste initiatives through diversion of waste from landfilling and will promote innovation by Producers to reduce packaging and establish viable end markets for recycled material.

SIGNATURES

Report Author:

Original signed by:

Pamela Antonio, BES, MPA Supervisor of Waste Management

Departmental Approval:

Original signed by:

David Simpson, P.Eng., PMP Director of Public Works

Approved for submission:

Original signed by:

Michael Duben, B.A., LL.B. Chief Administrative Officer

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Blue Box Program Transition Map Attachment 2: Oxford County Submission – Proposed Producer Responsibility Regulation, ERO Posting No. 019-2579

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Report No. PW 2020-58 Attachment No. 1 Draft For consultation purposes only

Blue Box Transition Complementary Document: Map

2 Report No. PW 2020-58 Attachment No. 2 Oxford County Submission EBR Posting #019-2579

A proposed regulation, and proposed regulatory amendments, to make Producers responsible for operating Blue Box Programs ERO Posting # 019-2579 ______

Overview

Oxford County is a regional government and is responsible for delivering municipal solid waste management services to eight (8) Area Municipalities within the County totaling 48,328 households. Municipal solid waste is received and managed at the Oxford County Waste Management Facility (OCWMF) and includes landfill waste disposal and waste diversion programs such as blue box materials, yard waste composting, construction and demolition waste recycling, municipal wastewater biosolids storage, electronic waste collection and Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW).

The County utilizes contracted services for curbside collection of blue box material in six of its eight area municipalities. Curbside collection in the City of Woodstock and Township of South- West Oxford is performed by their own forces in each of their respective municipalities under service agreements with the County. The County’s waste management contractor, Emterra Environmental (Emterra), provides weekly co-collection of single stream blue box material and garbage for 26,608 households in the six area municipalities. The City of Woodstock provides bi-weekly two stream collection of blue box material and weekly garbage collection for 18,581 households. The Township of South-West Oxford provides curbside co-collection of single stream blue box material and garbage on a six business day cycle to 3,139 households.

The County-wide curbside collection program in the eight area municipalities serves 48,328 households and 3,057 multi-residential units, accounting for approximately 7,300 tonnes of collected blue box materials annually. Additionally, curbside collection is provided to some commercial properties, where located along a collection route, particularly those in Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and represents approximately 290 tonnes of blue box materials annually.

Curbside collected blue box materials by Emterra Environmental and the Township of South- West Oxford are delivered to the OCWMF for transfer to Emterra’s single stream recycling facility in Burlington. The City of Woodstock operates a blue box transfer station where their curbside collection material is stored until shipped to Canada Fibres Limited. All of the above services are funded by Oxford County.

The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has conducted extensive public engagement on transitioning of the municipal blue box program to full extended Producer responsibility (EPR). The County has been involved in many of these discussions as well as stakeholder consultations hosted by the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) and Stewardship Ontario.

www.oxfordcounty.ca Oxford County Submission ERO Posting # 019-2579

Comments

Oxford County appreciates the opportunity to provide comments and feedback on the MECP’s proposed regulatory framework to make Producers responsible for operating Blue Box Programs and offers the following comments.

Blue Box Transition Schedule

Oxford County’s proposed transition schedule is identified as 2025 in the draft Regulation. This timeline generally aligns with the County’s preferred transition date, however we would request the transition does not occur before May 4, 2025, to better align with the expiration of the current waste management contract and municipal service agreements.

Blue Box Transition Complementary Document: Map and Geographic Groupings

Oxford County does not have any concerns with the information conveyed in this document.

Key Elements of the Regulation

Designated Materials

Oxford County supports the designated material list identified in the regulation as it provides for the implementation of a common acceptable material list across the Province effective 2026. Implementation of a province wide acceptable material list will:

• Reduce public confusion as to what can go into the blue box; and • Aid in achieving collection and promotion and education cost efficiencies.

The designated material list also expands on the current acceptable blue box material list by adding unprinted paper and hard to recycled items like single use plastics, Styrofoam and chip and candy wrappers. The County recognizes that designating hard to recycled items like single use plastics will encourage Producers to develop alternative forms of packaging material which can be more easily diverted from landfill.

The County would encourage the Ministry to commit to identifying a management strategy for compostable packaging and products as neither this proposed regulation or the proposed amendment to the Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement address the end of life management of this material.

Defining Responsible Producers

The proposed regulation:

• establishes a hierarchy to ensure that the business closest to the designated product and packaging is the responsible Producer; • captures Producers that are located out-of-province but who supply blue box materials to Ontario consumers through the internet; and

Oxford County Submission ERO Posting # 019-2579

• exempts Producers who fall under the $2M threshold annual sales threshold (current approach).

Oxford County is supportive of this regulatory language as it enables small businesses to remain competitive and it holds businesses accountable for the products and packaging that they sell.

Common Collection System and Annual Allocation Table

Customer Service In principle, the County supports the regulatory requirements outlined in Part 4 of the proposed regulation. However, the County does have concerns over service delivery and customer service. The proposed regulation does not identify the Producer’s responsibility to respond to customer service requests regarding collection issues. Rather, the regulation provides certain Producers with the ability to make their own rules under the regulation. The regulation should include requirements for a standardize level of customer service to be administered by all Producers. The requirements for customer service should include turn-around time to respond to customer inquiries, time required to resolve missed collection, and expectations completing collections on an alternate day due to service disruptions (labour dispute, weather, etc.)

Depot Collection Under the obligations for Depot Collection it states that Producers shall ensure there are as many depots for the collection of blue box materials as there are depots for household garbage in a municipality. The regulation also states that as of 2026, Producers are not required to support depot operations where curbside collection is performed. Oxford County suggests that the language for this section be revised to:

• Support established blue box collection depots regardless of whether the depot collects garbage; and • Support established blue box collection depots even if curbside collection is performed.

As a way to encourage waste diversion, many municipalities have established convenience depots which may not collect household garbage waste. These depots often consist of collection points for multiple material types with established diversion programs in place. Specifically in Oxford County, residents can drop off blue box materials at two transfer stations that also accept large items (furniture, appliances, etc.), construction and demolition waste and household hazardous waste, as well as, one depot at the Waste Management Facility which collects all of the aforementioned materials, plus garbage. These depots have proven to be very effective in capturing divertible waste streams and should be maintained so that Producers can achieve the required diversion targets.

Alternatively, it is unclear how municipal management of depot collection will be governed should Producers elect to not continue with this service after the transition period in areas where curbside collection occurs. Significant amounts of blue box materials are collected at recycling depots and not supporting their operations would negatively impact the overall objective of increased waste diversion.

Oxford County Submission ERO Posting # 019-2579

Public Spaces Collection for Public Spaces does not specify the collection frequency of blue box materials in public spaces, only that the Producers are to collect blue box materials before receptacles become full. The County is concerned that receptacles that are not monitored will have a higher level of contamination than receptacles which are monitored; evidence of such activity can be found in food courts of local shopping malls. As well, municipalities that have a full user pay system in place for garbage collection may see an increase in the amount of black bag garbage found in the public recycling receptacles.

The County is concerned that receptacles in the public spaces may be rejected by Producers due to material contamination and that the ongoing accumulation of contaminated material may present a health issue, as well as, contribute to littering in these public areas. Under the current system, municipalities are responsible for program management and, therefore, are invested in ensuring unsightly accumulation of material does do not occur, as well as educating residents to avoid future occurrences of rejected set outs. Additional language in this section of the proposed regulation is needed to clarify expectations and responsibilities of this rejected material.

Frequency of Collection Starting 2026, Producers will need to comply with the regulated service standards which will determine the type of frequency of collection for eligible sources, making recycling as convenient as garbage collection. Under the proposed regulation there is the potential for a municipality to see less frequent recycling collection given that the minimum blue box collection standard is no less than every other week. Any possible reduction in blue box collection frequency will negatively affect the amount of material collected. Oxford County saw a 10% increase in the blue box capture rate when the curbside collection frequency increased from bi- weekly to weekly collection in 2015. The County strongly encourages the MECP to reconsider the minimum standard of bi-weekly blue box collection.

Alternative Collection System Under the Alternative Collection System, Producers can opt out of participating in the common curbside collection system if they can establish a collection system which can meet the required diversion targets. While the County recognizes that this approach would be most beneficial for niche products and packaging in theory, it is possible for there to be a number of alternative collection systems in place. This methodology would mean more sorting for residents as material collected under the alternative collection system could not go into the blue box. The County’s concern with the alternative collection system is that there could be multiple collections systems within a geographic area and this may lead to resident confusion and ultimately effect material capture rates.

Recycled Content The proposed regulation would allow Producers to reduce their recycled content by incorporating recycled content from Ontario blue box materials into their products and packaging. Given that many products already include recycled content it would seem that this provision would have little benefit, be more difficult to audit. Although this requirement promotes the use of Ontario recycled blue box materials in the creation of new products and packaging, there is concern that this may present a loop hole for Producers to avoid compliance with material recovery targets.

Oxford County Submission ERO Posting # 019-2579

Transition

Municipalities with progressive environmental programs in place to reduce carbon footprint may object to not having the first right of refusal for blue box service delivery. In cases where garbage and recycling is co-collected in the same vehicle, municipalities will now see additional vehicles performing collection. Consideration should be given to not only what is the most cost efficient way to deliver a program but the best way to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the program.

First Nations

Oxford County does not have any concerns with the information conveyed in this document.

Promotion and Education

The County is very pleased with the regulatory language supporting promotion and education in the proposed regulation.

Additional Q and A

Common Collection System: qualification criteria 1) Should producers or PROs be required to provide financial assurance, performance bond, or another financial surety product in order to develop the rules that govern the common collection system? Or should this bond only be required later as a condition of participating in the Common Collection System under the newly established rules?

Producers and/or PROs should be required to provide financial assurance, performance bond or another financial surety product as a condition of participating in the Common Collection System under the newly established rules. Doing so demonstrates their level of commitment to the process and should prevent less serious Producers from guiding a process that they are not really invested in.

Common Collection System: resolving disputes 2) Is there a role for processes like mediation or arbitration in reconciling an impasse among PROs during negotiations?

Yes, there should be something like mediation or arbitration. Contractual issues will inevitably occur and there should be a mechanism for resolution that can be consistently followed.

3) Should the regulation allow for the minister to appoint a representative to make recommendations on the rules if they cannot be developed independently? Are there any considerations that the ministry should be aware of?

Yes, the minister must be able to edit, change or add language/rules to ensure conformity to the rules and to ensure the intent of the regulation is being upheld.

Oxford County Submission ERO Posting # 019-2579

Common Collection System: Access to Collected Materials 4) Are amendments to the RRCEA needed to affirm that producers own any blue box materials put out for collection?

Yes, once municipalities are no longer responsible for collection of blue box materials they will not have a means to collect these materials. As well, the Producers are responsible for proper education of what goes in the blue box and when a set out is unacceptable.

Ontario Regulation 101/94: ECA Exemptions 5) Once transition to full producer responsibility is complete, should these exemptions be maintained or gradually eliminated?

The County would recommend eliminating these exemptions as implementation of Producer responsibility will render these requirements obsolete.

______Prepared for: Jamelia Alleyne Senior Policy Analyst, Resource Recovery Policy Branch, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks ([email protected])

Further Information: Frank Gross Manager of Transportation and Waste Management ([email protected])

From: Justin Read Sent: December 5, 2020 7:41 AM To: Rodger Mordue Subject: Re: leave

Hi Rodger,

Thanks for the update. As per our last discussion, I am asking council to please consider granting one final extension for my leave of absence up until July 1st, 2021, upon which I look forward to returning.

Thanks,

Justin

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Front Counter Morning Afternoon Printer room Morning Afternoon Township of Blandford-Blenheim Committee of Adjustment Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2020 4:03 p.m.

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES

The Township of Blandford-Blenheim Committee of Adjustment met at 4:03 p.m.

Present: Mayor Peterson, Members Balzer, Banbury and Demarest.

Staff: Baer, Borton, Harmer, Krug, Matheson, Mordue, Richardson and Scherer.

Others: Dustin Robson, Planner, Oxford County.

Mayor Peterson in the Chair

Minutes

i. October 21, 2020 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment

Verbal adoption of the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee of Adjustment.

Moved by – Nancy Demarest Seconded by – Bruce Banbury

Applications

i. Application for Minor Variance A10-20, James Detzler

The Planner presented the report, recommending denial. The applicant was present. James Detzler, applicant, spoke in favour of the application, explaining the reason behind the requested variance is personal storage for a trailer and hobby vehicles. No one further spoke against the application.

For application A10-20 the decision was signed as approved.

Community Planning P. O. Box 1614, 21 Reeve Street Woodstock Ontario N4S 7Y3 Phone: 519-539-9800 • Fax: 519-421-4712 Web site: www.oxfordcounty.ca

Our File: A11-20

APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE

TO: Township of Blandford-Blenheim Committee of Adjustment MEETING: December 16, 2020 REPORT NUMBER: 2020-330

OWNER: Lynn Perreault & Jonathon Harmer 39 Gissing Street, Princeton, ON N0J 1V0

VARIANCE REQUESTED:

Relief from Section 5.1, Table 5.1.1.3 – Regulations for Accessory Uses to increase the maximum permitted height of a building accessory to a residential use from 4 m (13.1 ft.) to 5.2 (17.2 ft.), to facilitate the construction of a residential detached accessory structure.

LOCATION:

The subject property is described as Lots 8 & 9 North of Gissing Street, Plan 65, Township of Blandford-Blenheim. The lands are located on north side of Gissing Street and the west side of McQueen Street, and is municipally known as 39 Gissing Street.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

COUNTY OF OXFORD OFFICIAL PLAN:

Schedule ‘C-2’ County of Oxford Settlement Strategy Plan Village

Schedule ‘B-1’ Township of Blandford-Blenheim Land Use Plan Settlement

TOWNSHIP ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1360-2002: Special Residential Type 1 (R1-15)

SURROUNDING LAND USES: Predominately single detached dwellings to the north, west and east. To the south are vacant lands and the CNR corridor.

COMMENTS:

(a) Purpose of the Application:

The applicant has requested relief from the above-noted provision of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Zoning By-law to facilitate the construction of a shop that is accessory to File Number: A11-20 Report Number 2020-330 Page 2

the existing residential use. Specifically, the applicant is requesting relief the maximum height of 5.2 (17.2 ft.).

The subject lands are approximately 1,627.9 m2 (17,522.6 ft2) in size, with approximately 40 m (131.2 ft) of frontage along Gissing Street. The subject property contains a former church that has since been converted into a single detached dwelling, a vinyl shed measuring 7.4 m2 (80 ft2), and a sea-can. A canvas coverall structure measuring 22.3 m2 (240 ft2) is located mostly on the municipal right-of-way for McQueen Street, however, a small portion rests on the subject property.

Plate 1, Existing Zoning & Location Map, shows the location of the subject lands and the zoning in the immediate vicinity.

Plate 2, Aerial Map, provides an air photo of the subject property.

Plate 3, Applicant’s Sketch (Site Plan), illustrates the location of the existing dwelling and accessory buildings, as well as the location of the proposed accessory structure in relation to the property lines

Plate 4, Applicant’s Sketch (Elevations), is an illustration showing the elevations of the proposed accessory building.

(b) Agency Comments:

The application was reviewed by a number of public agencies. The Township Director of Public Works, Township Drainage Superintendent, Township Director of Protective Services and County Public Works Department had no concerns with the proposal.

(c) Public Consultation:

The application was circulated in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. To date, no concerns or objections with the application have been raised.

(d) Intent and Purpose of the Official Plan:

The subject property is located within the Village of Princeton, which is designated as a ‘Village’ according to the Settlement Strategy Plan contained within the County Official Plan. Princeton is also designated as a ‘Settlement’ according to the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Land Use Plan. The use of the lands for a single detached dwelling and associated accessory buildings is in keeping with the intent and purpose of the relevant policies of the Official Plan.

The Official Plan (Section 10.3.6) states that the Committee of Adjustment shall take into account the following points when considering an application for minor variance:

• The objectives and policies of the Official Plan can be met if the minor variance is granted; • The request for variance constitutes a minor departure from the performance standards of the zoning by-law; • The general intent of the zoning by-law can be met; and • Whether the variance is desirable for the appropriate development of the land.

File Number: A11-20 Report Number 2020-330 Page 3

In determining whether a variance is desirable, the Official Plan provides that the following factors be considered:

• Whether there are constraints and/or restrictions due to physical or inherent conditions of the site; • Whether alternative designs of the proposals are clearly not feasible or appropriate; • Whether approval would create an undesirable precedent; • Concerns of adjacent owners and residents, and community in general; and, • Whether compliance with the By-law would be unreasonable or impossible and impose undue hardship on the applicant.

(e) Intent and Purpose of the Zoning By-law:

The subject property is zoned ‘Special Residential Type 1 Zone (R1-15)’ according to the Township Zoning By-law, which permits a single-detached dwelling and accessory structures thereto. The purpose of the special provisions was to recognize the existing church as it was situated on the property in order to permit it to be used for a single detached dwelling. These provisions recognize existing setbacks, yards, driveway width, location of an accessibility ramp, and the location of steps. The provisions also recognized the lot area and depth as they existed at the time of the passing of the amending by-law.

Table 5.1.1.3 (Regulations for Accessory Uses) of the Zoning By-law establishes the development standards for accessory buildings and structures, and provides that residential accessory buildings in a residential zone are permitted to have a lot coverage of 10% of the lot area or 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) of ground floor area, whichever is the lesser. In this instance, 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) is lesser than 10% of the lands. Further, the By-law establishes a maximum height for residential accessory buildings of 4.0 m (13.1 ft).

These provisions are intended to ensure such structures/buildings remain clearly secondary and ancillary to the main use of the property, while having minimal impacts on neighbouring properties. The provisions also assist to ensure sufficient space is maintained on the property to accommodate private services, grading/drainage, and amenity space. Further, this provision is intended to limit the potential for such structures to house commercial or industrial uses that would be inappropriate for a residential lot.

In this instance, the applicants are proposing the construction of a residential accessory building approximately 98.1 m2 (1,056 ft2) in ground floor area. Staff also note that there will be a 7.4 m2 (80 ft2) vinyl shed that will be relocated to the east side of the property. Pursuant to Section 5.1.1.3.1, however, one accessory building, not exceeding 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) on a residentially zoned lot may be excluded from the calculation of total lot coverage. The canvas coverall building, mostly located in the McQueen Street right-of-way, will be removed upon the completion of the proposed shop.

The applicants are proposing a maximum height of 5.2 m (17.2 ft) for the accessory building. The applicants have requested the additional height due to the height of the former church and treeline. The applicants also note that the proposed style and height of the accessory building is in keeping with character of buildings near the site. Staff have located two accessory buildings in the immediate vicinity of the subject property that are of similar architectural form, one at 76 McQueen Street and one at 27 Gissing Street.

The subject property contains a former church, which is now a single detached dwelling, and Planning Staff are satisfied that the construction of a residential accessory building, as File Number: A11-20 Report Number 2020-330 Page 4

proposed by the applicant, will remain clearly secondary and ancillary to the main use of the subject property for residential purposes. Based on this, Staff are satisfied that the proposed increase to the maximum height is in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-law.

(f) Desirable Development/Use:

It is the opinion of this Office that the applicants’ request can be considered minor and desirable for the development of the subject property.

The applicants are requesting an increase of 1.2 m (4.1 ft.) beyond the maximum height allowance for a residential accessory building, which can be considered a minor increase to the height provision of the Zoning By-law. Further, the proposed design will be in keeping with the characteristics of surrounding accessory buildings to the north and the east of the subject property.

As such, Staff are of the opinion that this minor increase in height will have minimum impact on neighbouring land uses and no comments have been received from any of the public agencies or neighbouring property owners circulated. In this regard, the proposed development can be considered desirable.

In light of the foregoing, it is the opinion of this Office that the requested relief is in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Township Zoning By-law, is minor in nature and desirable for the development of the subject lands, and can therefore be given favourable consideration.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Committee of Adjustment approve Application File A11-20, submitted by Lynn Perreault and Johnathon Harmer for lands described as Lots 8 & 9 North of Gissing Street, Plan 65, in the Village of Princeton, as it relates to:

1. Relief from Section 5.1, Table 5.1.1.3 – Regulations for Accessory Uses to increase the maximum permitted height of a building accessory to a residential use from 4 m (13.1 ft.) to 5.2 m (17.2 ft.), to facilitate the construction of a residential detached accessory structure.

As the variance requested is considered to be:

(i) a minor variance from the provisions of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Zoning By-Law No. 1360-2002; (ii) desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure; (iii) in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Zoning By-Law No. 1360-2002; and (iv) in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan of the County of Oxford.

Authored by: Original Signed by Dustin Robson, MCIP, RPP Development Planner

Approved by: Original Signed by Eric Gilbert, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Legend

Parcel Lines Property Boundary Assessment Boundary Unit Road Municipal Boundary Zoning Floodlines Regulation Limit 100 Year Flood Line 30 Metre Setback Conservation Authority Regulation Limit Regulatory Flood And Fill Lines Land Use Zoning (Displays 1:16000 to 1:500)

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Agenda Item

Rick Richardson – To: Members of Council From: Director of Protective Services Reviewed By: Rodger Mordue Date: Dec 7, 2020 Council Subject: November Monthly Report Dec 16,2020 Meeting Date: Report #: FC-20-22 ------Recommendation:

That Report FC-20-22 is received as information.

Background:

To provide Council with an update regarding the activities of the Protective Services Department, for the month of November 2020

Analysis/Discussion:

Fire: • (36) burn permits were issued in November • November 2020 monthly fire calls (included)

Meetings, Courses and Training Attended:

• Staff participated in conference calls during the month of November with Southwestern Public Health when available • Staff participated in conference calls with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre once a week to monitor and discuss any situations developing out of COVID-19 for the month of November • November 6th & 7th we hosted a RFSOC Pump Op Course at Plattsville Station for 15 recruits. 9 of those recruits were from our Fire Department and I’m very please to announce that all passed. • November 10th staff attended a RFSOC meeting in Norwich along with Oxford County EMS who explained our new First Aid /CPR/AED certification process for rural firefighters that will begin in early 2021 • November 13th & 14th we hosted a RFSOC DZ course at Plattsville Station for our recruits in order to prepare them for their DZ road testing later in the month • November 19th CAO and myself meet with representatives from Stubbes in person to discuss a number of By-Law issues from this site. Stubbes agreed to work on a number of concerns pertaining to this site over the next few months • November 24th Chief hosted a Chiefs meeting at the Township office

Report FC-20-22 December 16th, 2020

November 2020 Fire Call Report

Bright 21 25-Nov Twp. Rd 13 Medical Call

Drumbo 66 02-Nov Oxford 29 @ Trussler MVC -Cancelled 67 07-Nov Twp. Rd 10 Unknown Smell 68 11-Nov Market St Medical Call 69 15-Nov Twp. Rd 8 Hydro Lines Down 70 15-Nov Twp. Rd 4 Tree fire/Hydro Lines 71 15-Nov Wilmot St N CO 72 16-Nov Oxford Rd 29 MVC 73 20-Nov Hwy 401 Km 250 MVC 74 22-Nov Hwy 401 Km 250 MVC 75 22-Nov Hwy 401 Km 251 MVC 76 28-Nov Hwy 401 Km 258 MVC

Plattsville 42 03-Nov Glennbriar Medical Call 43 15-Nov Twp. 11 MVC 44 16-Nov Oxford Rd 29 MVC-Assist 45 25-Nov Twp. Rd 13 Medical Call

Princeton 50 10-Nov Canning Rd Medical Call 51 10-Nov Victoria St E Burn Complaint 52 15-Nov Twp. Rd 2 Hydro Lines 53 22-Nov Hwy 2 MVC

EZT 6 Calls to Date

North Dumfries 1 Call to Date

Wilmot 1 Call to Date

Report FC-20-22 December 16th, 2020

By-Law Enforcement – November 2020

In Progress-2019

• 19-16 - Dirt Dumping – assigned to MEU/lawyer (transferred from 18-24)

In Progress-2020

• 20-01 – Noise & Dogs at Large, Lights • 20-16 – Dog Bite • 20-03 – Noise complaint (reopened) • 20-11 – Noise complaint (reopened) • 20-20 – Noise

CEMC- November 2020

• St Clair Sector Meeting (virtual) • COVID-19 o Twice Weekly (minimum) conference calls with Southwestern Public Health o Twice weekly WebEx meetings with PEOC o Continuously updating, sharing, posting information on social media

Respectfully submitted by:

Rick Richardson Director of Protective Services

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

Agenda Item

Rick Richardson – To: Members of Council From: Director of Protective Services Reviewed By: Rodger Mordue Date: Dec 7, 2020 Training Officer Year Council Subject: Dec 16,2020 End Report Meeting Date: Report #: FC-20-23 ------

RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Staff Report FC-20-23 entitled “End Year Update on Training Officer Activities” be received as information.

INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

In 2015, the Office of the Fire Marshal introduced the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter Standards for training of firefighters. These standards replaced the Provincial Standards that had been in place for a number of years. The transition to the NFPA Standards brings the Province’s firefighter standards in line with all of North America.

The Norwich Fire Service partnered with the four other rural municipal fire departments in Oxford County to provide a fire school type training program for recruits and existing firefighters. This initiative provides in class and practical training for all members and prepares them for certification to NFPA Standards through the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM). Known as the Rural Fire Services of Oxford County (RFSOC) Training Program, the partners are able to effectively and efficiently provide training to more than 300 volunteer firefighters.

In 2020, from January 1 to December 31, RFSOC delivered 20 courses that include the courses listed below to approximately 254 students. • NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 (1 course) • NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 2 (1 course) • NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness (online course) • NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations (2 courses) • NFPA 1002 Pumper Operations (2 courses) • NFPA 1006 General Rescuer (1 course) • NFPA 1006 Auto Ex Level 1 (1 course) • NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 1 (1 course) • NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level 1 (2 courses) • NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level 2 (1 course) • NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer (1 course) • NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level 1 (2 courses) Report FC-20-23 December 16th, 2020

• NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level 2 (1 course) • NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer (1 course) • Driver Training Program (1 course) • Fire Code Part 9 Retrofit (1 course)

The average number of participants in each course was ten (10) students. This includes the recruit training program where twenty-six (26) students participated in 2020 as compared to forty (40) students in 2019. Class sizes were also reduced for COVID protocols of social distancing.

As part of this comprehensive program, RFSOC has also obtained accreditation from the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Academic and Standards Branch for its courses and received the ability to host OFMEM testing following each course.

In 2020, RFSOC administered approximately 241 NFPA exams on behalf of the OFMEM as compared to 240 in 2019.

RFSOC utilized instructors from within their firefighter contingent to deliver all the courses. All instructors are certified or grandfathered to Fire Instructor Level 1. This component of the partnership allows RFSOC to deliver these programs in a cost-effective manner with a considerable cost savings to all partners.

In August 2019, the five (5) Rural Municipalities of Oxford County (Norwich, Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Zorra, South-West Oxford) hired a full-time Training Officer (TO) to assist with the Rural Fire Services of Oxford County (RFSOC) fire training and emergency management training.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS

TRAINING OFFICER: To date, the TO has become the coordinator for all courses/testing’s on behalf of the five rural departments. Additionally, all courses offered through RFSOC have been enhanced with new lesson plans and supplemental material continues to be added for further course development. Course updates will be ongoing as updated curriculum is released every 5 to 8 years.

TO continues to assume full responsibility for all aspects of the recruit training program, while working with fire chiefs to facilitate training resources for their respective training sites.

RFSOC is part of a pilot project of 1 of 10 municipalities in the province currently partaking in the OFM remote-site testing. This testing allows RFSOC complete control of the written and practical testing for provincial certification. The benefit for RFSOC is immediate testing results, autonomy in practical skills evaluations, internal tracking of all results, as well as timelier turn around on re-writing tests.

The TO has been actively working to build the instructor pool which is being expanded to represent members from all 5 municipalities. This results in inter-departmental relationships between personnel as well as commonalities in operations between municipalities.

Report FC-20-23 December 16th, 2020

NEW INITIATIVES:

TO has built a Driver Training Program designed to assist firefighters in preparation for D license testing. TO has also been working on developing a full Driver Certification Program with the intent that RFSOC would be able to test and issue full DZ licensing with MTO approval.

In 2021, the TO will become the coordinator for all medical training (First Aid/Medical Delegation/AED) across the 5 municipalities working together with EMS. RFSOC has centralized a library of the training textbooks that are used for courses. With the cost of each textbook averaging over $100 each, TO has coded textbooks, signs them in/out and tracks usage. Currently there over 25 textbooks out at any given time (dependent on courses running) which results in savings for each municipality with firefighters taking training.

TO maintains a master tracking list with all of the courses each firefighter takes along with pass and fail rates for courses. Since the start of remote-site testing, RFSOC has been tracking written testing and there is an 82% success rate in written testing.

2021 RECRUIT CLASS: The 2021 Recruit Class will have 22 RFSOC recruits (7 Norwich, 5 Zorra, 2 Blandford- Blenheim, 3 SWOX, 6 East Zorra-Tavistock) and an additional 22 recruits from outside RFSOC (12 Central Elgin, 8 Southwold, 2 Aylmer). The additional revenue generated will help offset the RFSOC cost for training by bringing in over $30,000 (22 x $1,500 each).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: TO is a member of the Ontario Association of Fire Training Officers (OAFTO) who meet regularly to share resources and knowledge related to training across the province.

TO has completed the NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level 1 provincial testing along with the connected courses (Part 2&6 of Fire Code/Courtroom Procedures/Part 9 Fire Code), which facilitated the completion of the Inspector training program.

COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS TO has actively worked with surrounding municipalities to register firefighters into RFSOC courses at pre-set costs. This has resulted in over $22,850 in outside revenue coming into RFSOC for 2020 in which profits will be divided by the five (5) RFSOC members and used to purchase training resources. As a result, RFSOC has even lower costs to delivering the courses to our own firefighters.

With some third-party firefighter education facilities no longer offering volunteer firefighter training, the savings for RFSOC recruit training have increased greatly. To send 26 recruits (2020 class size) to the next cheapest school would cost $207,870 where RFSOC was able to teach it for $29,160 for a net saving of $178,710. The cost per student for a RFSOC student to take Firefighter 1 and 2 as well as Hazmat Awareness and Operations is $1,410 whereas it would cost $7,995 at the next cheapest school.

Report FC-20-23 December 16th, 2020

CONCLUSION The Training Officer position continues to demonstrate efficiency by working closely with the Chiefs to keep RFSOC training at high standards to meet provincial certification requirements as well as communicating promptly and regularly with those training with us. Further, the TO continues to ensure that records management is being maintained to the highest standard as required by the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Ministry of Labour.

Prepared by: Derek Van Pagee Training Officer – Rural Fire Services of Oxford County

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

Agenda Item

John Scherer, CBO/ To: Members of Council From: Manager of Building Services Reviewed By: Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk Date: December 2, 2020 Council Subject: Monthly Report to Council December 16, 2020 Meeting Date: Report #: CBO-20-17

Recommendation:

That Report CBO – 20 - 17 be received as information.

Background:

To provide Council with an update, regarding the monthly Building activities for the period ending November 30, 2020.

Building Updates: 1. Various other day to day responsibilities regarding Building Services, Property Standards & Zoning.

Legislative Updates: 1. None

Property Standards/By-Law Updates: (no change) OPEN PROPERTY STANDARDS ISSUES Ref Number Area Type Notes January 2020 PS2020-01 Plattsville Property Standards Order issued (site progress noted) PS2020-02 Princeton Clean Yard/Fence Site Visit completed. Order Issued March 2020 PS2020-07 Princeton Property Standards File Received. Site Visit completed September 2020 PS2020-10 Princeton Clean Yard/Zoning File Received. Site Visit completed October 2020 PS2020-11 Wolverton Clean Yard File Received. Sent to MEU.

CBO-20-17 Monthly Report to Council – December 16, 2020

Monthly Permit Activity

# Permits Const. Value Permit Fees November 2020 13 $1,127,900.00 $10,658.25 Year to Date - November 30, 2020 169 $22,093,860.62 $214,158.74

Building Description Permit Value Permit Fee Detached garage $ 40,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Farm shop/shed $ 150,000.00 $ 1,060.00 Inground pool $ 50,000.00 $ 200.00 Front porch $ 5,000.00 $ 200.00 Foundation work for shop $ 80,000.00 $ 200.00 Finished basement $ 5,000.00 $ 500.00 AG storage shed $ 90,000.00 $ 634.00 Single family dwelling $ 500,000.00 $ 4,466.25 Interior renovation $ 55,000.00 $ 500.00 Demo - House $ 8,000.00 $ 100.00 Pylon Sign $ 6,700.00 $ 250.00 Drive/storage shed $ 90,000.00 $ 850.00 Brite span building $ 48,200.00 $ 698.00 $ 1,127,900.00 $10,658.25

CBO-20-17 Monthly Report to Council – December 16, 2020

Respectfully submitted by:

______John Scherer Manager Building Services/CBO

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

Agenda Item

Jim Borton To: Members of Council From: Director of Public Works Reviewed By: Rodger Mordue Date: December 10, 2020 Council Subject: ATV & ORV By-Law December 16, 2020 Meeting Date: Report #: PW-20-20

Recommendation:

That Report PW-20-20 be received for information;

And further that Council approves the revised ATV, ORV By-Law.

Background:

The Township of Blandford-Blenheim has had the believe that All terrain vehicles, Off-road vehicles should not be using Township property to drive on. This includes the road right of ways, parks and sidewalks. Regulation 316/03: Operation of Off-Road Vehicles on Highways was passed to prohibit these vehicles from using Municipalities right of ways. If Municipalities wanted to allow atv’s and orv’s to use their property, the municipality had to pass a by-law stating what portions of their property would be allowed to be used. This is being reversed on January 1, 2021. Municipalities will now have to pass a by-law if they wish to restrict these vehicles from using the Township right of ways.

Analysis/Discussion:

Ontario Regulation 8/03 which will amend the way off-road vehicles are permitted on-road access to municipal roads. In municipalities listed in Ontario Regulation 8/03, off-road vehicles will automatically be allowed on municipal roads unless the municipality creates a by-law to prohibit or restrict their use. These new provisions have a target implementation date of January 1, 2021 and will replace the current requirement that those municipalities listed in Ontario Regulation 8/03 must enact a by-law to permit off-road vehicles to operate on identified municipal roads.

Knowing that the Township has not allowed these off-road vehicles to use municipal roads in the past and since becoming aware of the changes that would allow them, unless a by-law is in place to prohibit the use. Staff has prepared the attached By-law to prohibit the use of; all- terrain vehicles and off-road vehicles. At the November 4th meeting of council, council passed Report PW-20-20 - 2 - December 16, 2020

the initial by-law. Since the passing many questions have come up. This revised copy addresses councils and residence concerns. Staff has added a section of exemption and removed any reference to snow mobiles as snow mobiles are regulated by their own by-law.

Financial Considerations:

None.

Attachments:

Revised By-Law 2213-2020

Respectfully submitted by:

______Jim Borton Director of Public Works

THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

BY-LAW NUMBER 2223-2020

Being a By-Law to regulate the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and Off- road Vehicles (ORV’s) within the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

WHEREAS the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, Section 191.8 (3) Chapter H.8 as amended, provides that municipalities may pass by-laws to prohibit the operation of off-road vehicles on any highway within the municipality that is under the jurisdiction of the municipality, or on any part or parts of such highway;

AND WHEREAS pursuant to O. Reg. 316/03, as amended, made under the Highway Traffic Act, a municipality may prohibit the operation of any all- terrain vehicles, multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicles and recreational off- highway vehicles on municipal highways;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim deems it appropriate to regulate the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles, being a class of Off-Road Vehicle as defined in Section 1 of Ontario Regulation 316/03, on highways within the jurisdiction of the municipality, or on any part or parts of such highways.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim enacts as follows:

1. Definitions

In this By-law:

"Highway" includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, designed and intended for, or used by, the general public for the passage of vehicles.

"Off-Road Vehicle" means a vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power or wind and designed to travel on not more than three wheels. DEFINITIONS

“All-terrain vehicle” has the same meaning as in Ontario Regulation 316/03.

2. Prohibitions

(a) All off-road vehicles and all terrain vehicles operated within the Township limits shall be subject to the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and or all other applicable legislation

(b) All off-road vehicles and all terrain vehicles operated within the Township limits shall be prohibited from operating on sidewalks, parks and any other municipally owned property

(c) No person operating an off-road vehicle or all terrain vehicle within a Residential or Rural Residential Zone anywhere within the Township.

(d) Except for the purpose of ingress and egress and crossovers at a 90 degree angle, no person shall operate an off-road vehicle or all terrain vehicle at any time on a highway within local jurisdiction within the limits of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

3. General Provisions

(a) The By-law Enforcement Officer for the Township and any Police Officer of the Ontario Provincial Police shall enforce this by-law

(b) Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is liable to a penalty in accordance with Section 61 of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.33, as amended from time to time, or any successor thereof.

4. Exemptions

Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, this By-law does not apply to prohibit the operation of an off-road vehicle or all terrain vehicle.

(a) by a member of the Ontario Provincial Police or any other police force while engaged in the performance of a police officer’s duty;

(b) by an employee of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim or the County of Oxford while engaged in authorized duties;

(c) by any persons engaged in a bona fide rescue or emergency operation under the direction of or with the authority of the Ontario Provincial Police or the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

(d) by any person involved in a special event duly authorized and sanctioned by the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

(e) by any person driving an off-road vehicle or all-terrain vehicle on the traveled portion of most roads for “agricultural purposes”,

(d) by any persons engaged in work or to perform work with an off-road or all terrain vehicle that is equipped with an attachment to perform such duties.

5. Repeal

That By-law 2213-2020 passed November 4, 2020 is hereby repealed.

By-law READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 16th day of December, 2020.

By-law READ a THIRD time and ENACTED in Open Council this 16th day of December, 2020.

__ Mark Peterson, Mayor

__ Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

Agenda Item

To: Members of Council From: Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk

Reviewed By: N/A Date: December 10, 2020 Council Subject: Plattsville Estates Letters of Credit December 16, 2020 Meeting Date: Report #: CAO-20-19

Recommendation:

That Report CAO-20-19 be received as information; and,

That Council authorize the following Letter of Credit reduction on the recommendation of the Township’s Consulting Engineer:

- Plattsville Estates Stage 4 from $498,496.65 to $341,751.65

Background:

When a subdivision is developed all infrastructure (ie roads, sidewalks, drainage, etc.) are installed by the developer. Ultimately all of this infrastructure will become the responsibility of the municipality so it’s in the municipality’s best interest to ensure that the work is being done properly. Through the subdivision agreement the Township retains securities in the form of a Letter of Credit (LC) issued by a financial institution to ensure that work is completed to the Township’s satisfaction. If not the municipality has the authority to draw upon that LC to do that job right.

All work that is needed to be done is identified early on when the subdivision agreement is entered into. As the work is completed the developer has the opportunity to apply to the municipality to have a portion of the retained securities related to the completed works released to them.

Analysis/Discussion:

Stage 4 of the Plattsville Estates subdivision is currently being developed. The original LC value at the start of the developments covered the total value of work on the infrastructure that would be eventually transferred to the municipality. The Township recently received a request from the developer’s engineer to reduce the amount of securities held by the municipality for this stage. The Township’s Consulting Engineer has reviewed the request and is recommending a reduction to $341,751.65 this being the value of work from the original agreement not yet completed.

Financial Considerations:

. The Township has received a recommendation to reduce the LC for stage 4 of the Plattsville Estates subdivision. The recommended revised LC amount from the Township’s Consulting Engineer will be ample to cover the works that still need to be completed.

Attachments:

- Recommendation from Township Engineer

Respectfully submitted by:

Rodger Mordue CAO/Clerk

December 7, 2020 File No. 14-071

Mr. Rodger Mordue CAO/Clerk Township of Blandford-Blenheim Box 100 47 Wilmot St. South Drumbo, ON NOJ 1GO

Re: Plattsville Estates stage 4 – LC Reduction

Dear Rodger:

The developer is now asking for a partial release of the Letter of Credit. The remaining work items are surface works, sidewalks, street signs, fence and the drainage report.

We have completed a site inspection and we feel that the work completed is in accordance with the drawings and with the Township standards.

The following is a breakdown showing the value of the work completed and the work not completed:

Description Value of Work Completed Value of Work Not Completed Item A – Roadway construction $210,130.50 $0 Item B – Road Construction Surface $21,870.00 $200,410.00 Item C – Sanitary Sewer $140,916.00 $0 Item D – Drainage Works $245,640.00 $0 Item E – Water System $175,945.00 $0 Item F – Street Light, Power and Comm. $192,000.00 $0 Item G – Street Signs $415.00 $0 Item H – Fencing $134,460.00 $8,330.00 Total $1,121,376.50 $208,740.00

10% of work completed ($1,121,376.50) = $112,137.65 110% of work not completed ($208,740.00) = $229,614.00 Total: = $341,751.65

Therefore, it is our recommendation that the value of the letter of credit be reduced from $498,496.65 to $341,751.65. If you have any questions or comments, please call our office.

Yours truly,

K. Death, C.E.T. encl cc: Tom Gillelan, MTE Consultants Inc. Jim Borton, Township of Blandford- Blenheim

S:\2014\14-071\Correspondence\Letter of Credit Reduction Oct 2020.doc THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

BY-LAW NUMBER 2221-2020

Being a by-law to establish the Corporation of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim Fees and Charges.

WHEREAS, Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that a municipality may pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided, for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality for the use of its property including property under its control;

AND WHEREAS, the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, and the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended, and various other statutes provided municipalities with authority to impose various fees and charges;

AND WHEREAS, notice was given of Council’s intent to consider changes to the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Fees and Charges By-Law on the Township’s website in accordance with Township of Blandford-Blenheim Notice By-Law 1668- 2011.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim hereby enacts as follows:

1. That all fees and charges by-laws previously established by Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim are hereby repealed.

2. That the fees and charges as set out in Schedules “A” through “J” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law are hereby established and adopted by the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

3. That no request by any person for any information, service, activity or use of County property described in Schedules “A” through “J” will be processed or provided by any Township Official, unless and until the person requesting the information, service, activity or use of the Township property has paid the applicable fee or charge in the prescribed amount as set out in Schedules “A” through “J” to the Township or payment arrangements have been made with a Township Official;

4. That unless otherwise prescribed, the fees and charges established by this By-Law shall be payable to The Township of Blandford-Blenheim by cash, money order, certified cheque, cheque or debit card when due.

5. That fees and charges that have been imposed in accordance with this By- Law that remain unpaid after the date on which they are due shall be subject to prescribed interest and penalty charges of one and one quarter percent per month (1.25%), non compounded or fifteen percent (15%) per annum.

6. That in the event another by-law of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim establishes a fee or charge that is not referenced by this By-Law and that is not inconsistent with this By-Law, the fee or charge established by that other by-law shall be deemed to be included in Schedules “A” through “J” attached hereto;

7. That any provision of any by-law that is inconsistent with this By-Law be hereby repealed;

8. That the effective date of this By-Law shall be January 1, 2021.

By-law READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 16th day of December, 2020.

By-Law READ a THIRD time and ENACTED in Open Council this 16th day of December, 2020.

Mark Peterson, Mayor

Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk

Schedule A Administrative Services - Clerk Fees and Charges (excluding HST)

2018 2019 2020 2021 Description Unit Amount Amount Amount Amount % Increase

Sale of Photocopies - black & white (letter or legal size only) 1 - 2 sheets $0.00 $0.00 $0.50 $0.50 0.0% 3 - 5 sheets $0.50 $0.50 $1.00 $1.00 0.0% 6 sheets and up (per sheet) $0.10 $0.10 $0.25 $0.25 0.0% Black & White copies - 11 x 17 per sheet $0.20 $0.20 $0.40 $0.40 0.0% Colour photocopies (letter or legal size only) per sheet $0.40 $0.40 $0.50 $0.50 0.0% Colour photocopies (11x17) per sheet $0.75 $0.75 $1.00 $1.00 0.0%

Faxing First sheet $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 0.0% Each additional sheet $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 0.0%

Request under the Freedom of Information Act (HST Exempt) Each $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 0.0% staff time - first 30 minutes of investigation $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0! staff time per 15 min. interval beyond 30 minutes $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 0.0% (Where the estimate under section 45 (3) of the Municipal provide a deposit of 50% of the estimate prior to the application proceeding)

Meeting Investigation Fee (HST Exempt) Each $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 0.0%

Cutting of Noxious Weeds * * * Actual fees incurred by the Township in relation to the specific incident/request + 15%

Lottery License Fee: Raffles, Bingos & Nevada Tickets (HST Exempt) % 3% 3% 3% 3% 0.0%

CLERK Schedule A Administrative Services - Clerk Fees and Charges (excluding HST)

2018 2019 2020 2021 Description Unit Amount Amount Amount Amount % Increase

Marriage License (HST Exempt) Each $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 0.0%

Civil Marriage Ceremony: on site at municipal office during regular office hours Each $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 0.0% booking deposit $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 0.0% administration fee if booking is cancelled $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0% Township provided witness $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0%

Special Events Permit (HST Exempt) Each $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0%

Burial Certificate (HST Exempt) Each $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 0.0% Encroachment Agreements (HST Exempt) Each $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 0.0%

Section 65 of Drainage Act assessment apportionment. Staff time per 15 minute interval Each 9.00 9.25 9.50 9.50 0.0% Tile Drainage Loan Inspections Each 150.00 150.00 160.00 160.00 0.0%

Site Alteration Application for area less than 2 ha Each 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 0.0% Site Alteration Application for area equal to 2 ha Each 550.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 0.0% Site Alteration Application for each ha beyond 2 ha Each 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 0.0% First conviction in contravention of Site Alteration By-law (person) 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.0% Subsequent conviction in contravention of Site Alteration By-law (person) 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 0.0% first conviction in contravention of Site Alteration By-law (corporation) 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 0.0% subsequent conviction in contravention of Site Alteration By-law (corporation) 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.0%

CLERK Schedule A Administrative Services - Clerk Fees and Charges (excluding HST)

2018 2019 2020 2021 Description Unit Amount Amount Amount Amount % Increase

Dog Tags - if paid by April 30 (HST Exempt) Each $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 0.0% -Late fee if paid after April 30th Each $5.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 0.0% - Initial Dog Tag (after July 1st) Each $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 0.0% - Kennell Licence Each $40.00 $40.00 $60.00 $60.00 0.0% - Replacement Dog Tag Each $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 0.0%

Black Composters (HST Exempt)* Each 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.0% Green Cone Composters (HST Exempt)* Each 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 0.0% Blue Box - Large - 80L (HST Exempt)* Each 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 0.0% Blue Box - Lid (HST Exempt)* Each 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 0.0% Bag Tags (HST Exempt)* Each 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.0% * Guideline only, price established by County of Oxford and is subject to change

Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Check (for employment, Each $ 25.00 $ 41.00 $ 41.00 $ 41.00 0.0% student placements, children's aid or any other reason than volunteer)** Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Check (for volunteering)** Each No charge No charge No charge No charge ** Guideline only, price established by the Ontario Provincial Policed and is subject to change ***Due to COVID-19, these are only being done through the OPP website

Fence Viewing application fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 0.0%

CLERK Schedule B Administrative Services - Tax Fees and Charges (HST Exempt)

% Description Unit 2018 AMOUNT 2019 AMOUNT 2020 AMOUNT 2021 AMOUNT INCREASE

Tax Certificate Each $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0%

Returned Cheque or PAP Each $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 0.0%

Loan Agreement Administration Fee (Debenture Administration) Each 2% of principal 2% of principal 2% of principal 2% of principal

Payment of Tile Drainage Loans Before Expiry Date Each $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0%

Actual Cost + Actual Cost + Actual Cost + Actual Cost + $100 Admin $100 Admin $100 Admin $100 Admin Tax Sale Registration Process Each Fee Fee Fee Fee

Reprint of Prior Year Tax Bills Each $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 0.0%

Commission of Oaths or Certified True Copy (resident) Each $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 0.0% Commission of Oaths or Certified True Copy (non-resident) Each $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 0.0%

Registered Mail Fee Each $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 0.0% - as set by Canada Post / Includes HST

Tax Confirmation Letters Each $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 0.0%

Payment Redistribution Fee (per roll #) Each $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 0.0%

Refund Administration Fee (Client error/overpayment) Each $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 0.0%

TAX Schedule C Administrative Services - Development Charges Fees and Charges (HST Exempt)

Effective April Effective April Effective Effective April Description Unit 1, 2018 1, 2019 Aug 8, 2019 1, 2020 % INCREASE

Development Charges Residential Single, Semi-detached each $ 5,419.09 $ 5,727.98 $ 9,788.00 $ 10,071.85 2.9% Other Multiples each $ 3,871.72 $ 4,092.41 $ 6,150.00 $ 6,328.35 2.9% Apartments - 2 Bedrooms or Larger each $ 2,815.50 $ 2,975.98 $ 5,218.00 $ 5,369.32 2.9% Apartments - Bachelor or 1 Bedroom each $ 2,111.35 $ 2,231.70 $ 3,530.00 $ 3,632.37 2.9%

NOTE: current by-law 2148-2019 - indexing will happen on April 1st each year based on Statistics Canada Quarterly, "Construction Price Statistics"

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Schedule D Cemetery Fees and Charges (excluding HST)

% Description Unit 2018 2019 2020 2021 INCREASE Amount Amount Amount Amount

Purchase of Interment Rights and care and maintenance Interment Rights each $720.00 $720.00 $720.00 $720.00 0.0% Care and Maintenance each $480.00 $480.00 $480.00 $480.00 0.0% Interment Rights (additional adjoining grave) *NEW each $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 0.0% Care & Maintenance (additional adjoining grave) *NEW each $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 0.0% Interment Rights (additional non-adjoining grave) *NEW each $720.00 $720.00 $720.00 $720.00 0.0% Care & Maintenance (additional non-adjoining grave) *NEW each $480.00 $480.00 $480.00 $480.00 0.0% Cremation lots each $250.00 $255.00 $255.00 $255.00 0.0% Care and Maintenance each $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 0.0%

Interment Adult - standard each $650.00 $650.00 $650.00 $650.00 0.0% Child each $325.00 $325.00 $325.00 $325.00 0.0% Infant each $325.00 $325.00 $325.00 $325.00 0.0% Cremated Remains each $325.00 $325.00 $325.00 $325.00 0.0% Columbaria *NEW each $220.00 $220.00 0.0%

Disenterment / Exhumation Adult - standard each $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 0.0% Cremated Remains *NEW each $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 0.0%

Columbaria Fees Bottom Row each $935.00 $935.00 $935.00 $935.00 0.0% Bottom Row- Care and Maintenance each $165.00 $165.00 $165.00 $165.00 0.0% Second Row each $1,020.00 $1,020.00 $1,020.00 $1,020.00 0.0% Second Row- Care and Maintenance each $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 0.0% Third Row each $1,105.00 $1,105.00 $1,105.00 $1,105.00 0.0% Third Row- Care and Maintenance each $195.00 $195.00 $195.00 $195.00 0.0% Top Row each $1,232.50 $1,232.50 $1,232.50 $1,232.50 0.0% Top Row- Care and Maintenance each $217.50 $217.50 $217.50 $217.50 0.0%

Extra Charges Monument Care Fund - Flat marker (smaller than 1,116.13 sq cm / 173 sq in.) each $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0! Monument Care Fund - Flat marker (1,116.23 sq cm / 173 sq in. or larger) each $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0%

Monument Care Fund - Upright marker (1.49 sq m / 16 sq ft or smaller, including the base) each $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 0.0%

Monument Care Fund - Upright marker (larger than 1.49 sq m / 16 sq ft. including the base) each $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 0.0%

CEMETERY Schedule D Cemetery Fees and Charges (excluding HST)

% Description Unit 2018 2019 2020 2021 INCREASE Amount Amount Amount Amount

Sundays & Municipal Holiday Interments each $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 0.0% Foundation layout fee each $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 0.0% Snow Removal each * * * * Winter Burial - Full Interment (December 1st to March 31) each * * * * Winter Burial - Cremated Remains (December 1st to March 31) each * * * * * Actual fees incurred by the Township in relation to the specific incident/request + 15%

Park Benches each $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 0.0% Initial Engraving of Niche Plate each $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 0.0% Each Subsequent Engraving of Niche Plate $200.00

Transfer Fee Transfer Fee (Certificate picked-up at Township Office) each $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0%

Registered Mail Fee each $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 0.0%

CEMETERY Schedule E Community Services - Indoor Facilities May 1st to April 30th Fees and Charges (including HST)

Effective May Effective May Effective May Effective May % Description Unit 1, 2018 1, 2019 1, 2020 1, 2021 Increase

Arena

**Prime Time - Minor Groups per hour $135.00 $138.00 $140.00 $143.00 2.1% **Prime Time - All Others per hour $185.00 $188.00 $190.00 $193.00 1.6% Non-Prime Time - Minor Groups per hour $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 0.0% Non-Prime Time - All Others per hour $105.00 $105.00 $105.00 $110.00 4.8% Arena Floor Rental (Dances, Trade Shows) per hour $165.00 $165.00 $165.00 $165.00 0.0% Arena Floor Rental (Dances, Trade Shows) full day $650.00 $650.00 $650.00 $650.00 0.0% Arena Floor Rental (Recreation, Sports) per hour $48.00 $48.00 $48.00 $48.00 0.0% **Prime Time ice rentals are M-F 5-10 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Recreational Program Public Skating - Adult per person no charge no charge no charge no charge Public Skating - Child Elementary School Age per person no charge no charge no charge no charge Public Skating - Pre-School per person no charge no charge no charge no charge Parents & Tots per person no charge no charge no charge no charge Sponsored Public Skating per hour $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 0.0% School Skating Program per hour $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 0.0%

Ticket Ice (minimum with 1 to 4 skaters) per hour $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 0.0% Ticket Ice (exceeding 4 skaters) per skater $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 0.0% Shinny Hockey (adult) per skater/hour $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 0.0% Shinny Hockey (child - under age 18) per skater/hour $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 0.0%

Birthday Specials: 1 hour of ice time (based on availability) and 1 hour in Room A per event $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 0.0% 1 hour of ice time (based on availability) and 1 hour in Hall per event $105.00 $105.00 $105.00 $105.00 0.0%

Advertising Ice Logo (sponsor must supply logo at their cost) $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 0.0% Arena Board Advertising (sponsor must supply logo at their cost) $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 0.0% Wall Advertising (sponsor must supply logo at their cost) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 0.0% $900.00

CS - Indoor Facilities Schedule E Community Services - Indoor Facilities May 1st to April 30th Fees and Charges (including HST)

Effective May Effective May Effective May Effective May % Description Unit 1, 2018 1, 2019 1, 2020 1, 2021 Increase

Community Centre Halls

Plattsville Community Hall per hour $60.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00 0.0% Plattsville Community Hall daily $220.00 $225.00 $225.00 $225.00 0.0% Plattsville Community Hall - weekday daytime 1/2 day $122.00 $122.00 $122.00 0.0% Plattsville Community Hall (Together with Ice Event) daily $120.00 $122.00 $122.00 $122.00 0.0% Plattsville Community Hall (Buck & Doe) daily $530.00 $530.00 $530.00 $530.00 0.0% Decorating Set-up (for daily events only - prior to day of decorating set-up of event based on availability) per event $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 0.0%

Plattsville Community Hall - Room A per hour $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 0.0% Plattsville Community Hall - Room A daily $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 0.0%

Plattsville Community Hall - Room B per hour $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 0.0% Plattsville Community Hall - Room B daily $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 0.0%

Princeton Centennial Hall - Fireside Room per hour $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 0.0% Princeton Centennial Hall - Fireside Room daily $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 0.0% Princeton Centennial Hall - Fireside Room - weekday daytime 1/2 day $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 0.0% Princeton Centennial Hall - Main Hall per hour $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 0.0% Princeton Centennial Hall - Main Hall daily $380.00 $380.00 $380.00 $380.00 0.0% Princeton Centennial Hall - Main Hall - weekday daytime 1/2 day $220.00 $220.00 $220.00 0.0% Princeton Centennial Hall - Main Hall (Buck & Doe) daily $530.00 $530.00 $530.00 $530.00 0.0% Decorating Set-up (for daily events only - prior to day of decorating set-up of event based on availability) daily $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 0.0% Kitchen Use daily $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 0.0%

CS - Indoor Facilities Schedule F Community Services - Outdoor Facilities & Parks May 1st to April 30th Fees and Charges (including HST)

FIELD CLASSIFICATION Description Unit A B C

Ball Diamonds

Adult per game $20.00 $20.00 $17.00 Affiliated Minor per game $14.00 $14.00 $12.00 Adult Tournament First Game/Diamond per day $20.00 $20.00 $17.00 Adult Tournament Extra Game/Diamond per game $17.00 $17.00 $15.00 Afiliated Minor Tournament First Game/Diamond per day $14.00 $14.00 $12.00 Afiliated Minor Tournament Extra Game/Diamond per game $11.00 $11.00 $11.00 Optional Tournament Grooming per groom $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 Optional Use of Lights per game $7.00 n/a $7.00 Ball Diamond Fence Advertising (sponsor must supply sign at their costs, size, location and content must be approved) yearly

Effective May Effective May Effective Description Unit 1, 2018 1, 2019 May 1, 2020

Soccer Pitches - based upon 90 minute games

Adult Permit per game $13.00 $13.00 $13.00 Adult Tournament per day $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Affiliated Minor per game $9.00 $10.00 $10.00 Affiliated Minor Tournament per day $50.00 $52.00 $52.00

Park Permit Fees

Pavillion Day Permit per day $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Open Park Space Event Day Permit per day $75.00 $75.00 $75.00

CS - Outdoor Facilities Schedule G Protective Services Fees and Charges (excluding HST)

Description Unit 2018 2019 2020 2021 % Amount Amount Amount Amount Increase Fire Inspection Fire Inspection per hour $85.00 $87.00 $89.00 $90.00 1.1% Fire Inspection Admin Fee each $55.00 $56.50 $58.00 $60.00 3.4%

Liquor Licenses and Occupancy Loads Fire Inspection per hour $85.00 $87.00 $89.00 $90.00 1.1% Fire Inspection Admin Fee each $55.00 $56.50 $58.00 $60.00 3.4%

Fire Chief's Letters to Lawyers or Insurance Company each $85.00 $87.00 $89.00 $90.00 1.1%

Fire Department Compliance Letter each $85.00 $87.00 $89.00 $90.00 1.1%

By-Law Compliance Letter each $85.00 $87.00 $89.00 $90.00 1.1%

Copies of Fire Reports each $55.00 $56.50 $58.00 $60.00 3.4%

Response to Motor Vehicle Accidents and Vehicle Fires (HST Exempt) (Chargeable to the registered owner of the vehicle) Non-Resident Minimum Charge up to 1st hour per Fire Apparatus each * $465.42 $477.00 $485.00 $488.40 0.7% Resident No Charge

Motor Vehicle Accident Response-Provincial Highway (HST Exempt) (Chargeable to Ministry of Transportation for all provincial highway accident responses) Minimum Charge up to 1st hour per Fire Apparatus each * $465.42 $477.00 $485.00 $488.40 0.7% Description Unit 2018 2019 2020 2021 % Amount Amount Amount Amount Increase

Fire Response - Public Hazard, Hydro Lines Public Property - Chargeable to Hydro Provider Minimum Charge up to 1st hour per Fire Apparatus each * $ 488.40 Private Property - Chargeable to Registered Property Owner Minimum Charge up to 1st hour per Fire Apparatus each * $ 488.40

Fire Response -Indemnification Technology Current MTO rates, plus personnel /hour rates ,and any cost incurred by the Municipality Minimum Charge up to 1st hour per Fire Apparatus each * $465.42 $477.00 $485.00 $488.40 0.7%

Refilling SCBA air bottles each $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 0.0%

Fire Response - Hazardous Materials Clean Up As outlined in the Environment Protection Act, RSO 1990 Actual Costs

Fire Response - Natural Gas Leak, Caused directly by a person or company Minimum Charge up to 1st hour per Fire Apparatus each * $ 465.42 $477.00 $485.00 $488.40 0.7%

Burn Permit no charge no charge no charge no charge

Fire Response - Open Air Burning Illegal or Unauthorized Fire 1st Offense no charge no charge no charge no charge 2nd or Additional Offences each * $ 465.42 $ 477.00 $ 485.00 $ 488.40 0.7% Minimum Charge up to 1st hour per Fire Apparatus

Fire Response - Preventable Fire Alarm Panel Alarms 1st Offense no charge no charge no charge no charge 2nd or Additional Offences each * $ 465.42 $477.00 $485.00 $488.40 0.7% Minimum Charge up to 1st hour per Fire Apparatus Description Unit 2018 2019 2020 2021 % Amount Amount Amount Amount Increase

Fire Response - Smoke/Co Alarms Fail to return loaner alarm to Fire Department each $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 0.0% (within one week)

Fire Response - Fire Watch or Stand By As authorized by Fire Chief 100% of cost recovery

Review of Fire Works Display Application each $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 128.00 $ 130.00 1.6%

Review of Application for Pyrotechnics display Including a site inspection and review of Fire Safety Plan $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 204.00 $ 210.00 2.9%

Review of Risk Safety Management Plan for Propane Storage $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 102.00 $ 105.00 2.9% As required by the Regulatory Amendments to O.Reg + actual cost of + actual cost of + actual cost of + actual cost of 211/01 of the TSS Act, 2000 for small facilities (less than engineer / other engineer / other engineer / other engineer / other 5000 USGW) firm (if firm (if firm (if firm (if necessary) necessary) necessary) necessary)

Review of Risk Safety Management Plan for Propane Storage $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 255.00 $ 260.00 2.0% As required by the Regulatory Amendments to O.Reg + actual cost of + actual cost of + actual cost of + actual cost of 211/01 of the TSS Act, 2000 for medium and large facilities engineer / other engineer / other engineer / other engineer / other (less than 5000 USGW) firm (if firm (if firm (if firm (if necessary) necessary) necessary) necessary)

* As set by MTO Schedule H Building Services Fees and Charges (HST Exempt) CLASSES OF PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES Unless otherwise noted all definitions of building classifications shall be as defined in the Ontario Building Code for Major Occupancies For temporary buildings (greater than 10m2,), alterations, additions, foundations and new buildings (greater than 10m2). Where a fee is not listed below, the Chief Building Official can determine required fee. Administrative fee due at time of application. Administrative Construction - New Buildings, Additions, Mezzanines Permit Fee Fee Group A Assembly Buildings & New, Additions & Renovations - Commercial, $250.00 $1.25/sq ft Group B Institutional Buildings & Industrial & Institutional Buildings Group D Business/Personal Service & Group E Mercantile Buildings & Public Pool, Public Patios and Exterior Ramps $250.00 $0.50/sq ft Group F Industrial Buildings Group C Residential Buildings Residential Buildings New, Additions $250.00 $1.25/sq ft Renovations to non Single/Semi/Towns $250.00 $1.00/sq ft Renovations to Single/Semi/Town Units $100.00 $400.00 Swimming Pools $100.00 $100.00 Sheds & Garages $100.00 $0.75/sq ft Decks & Covered Porches (unheated and unenclosed) $100.00 $100.00 Farm Buildings Agricultural Buildings (New, Additions, Renovations) $250.00 $0.20/sq ft Horizontal/Bunk Silos $100.00 $500.00 Vertical Silos, Grain Bins etc $100.00 $500.00 Manure Storage (All Types) $250.00 $500.00 Special Categories Tents $100.00 $0.00 Temporary Buildings / Portables $100.00 $400.00 Change of Use $100.00 $400.00 Miscellaneous Permit Renewal/Revision $100.00 $0.00 Fireplace/Wood Stove (each) $100.00 $150.00 Signs $100.00 $150.00 Retaining Wall/Balcony Guard (per Linear Foot) $100.00 $5.00 per ft Wind Turbines $250.00 $1,750.00 Solar Panel $100.00 $400.00 Designated Structures (other than listed above) $250.00 $500.00 Alternate Soultion Application (see note 2) $100.00 $400.00 Conditional Permits $250.00 $0.03/sq ft Septic Permit $100.00 $450.00 Septic Permit (Tank Only) $100.00 $100.00 Re-inspection/Canceled Inspection Fee/ Requested inspection more than 3 years since last inspection $100.00 $50.00 Mechanical Work Sprinkler System $250.00 $500.00 NFPA 96 Kitchen Hood Fan $250.00 $250.00 Plumbing/Servicing Work Water & Sewer Connection $100.00 $0.00 Building Services (per Linear Foot per service) $100.00 $0.75/ft DEMO Non Farm Structures $100.00 $0.00 Note 1 - Where proposed construction requiring a permit does not match a standard fee, the Chief Building Official may determine the requried fee. Note 2 - Where a 3rd party review is required and the cost of that review is incurred by the Township, the fee will be added to the cost of the permit

Builders Deposits Engineer Letter/New Dwelling Unit Lot Grading Public Works All Classes of Construction $ 1,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,000.00 Note 1 - The public works manager shall determine the deposit for work done where municipal owned assets may be damaged. Note 2 - There township will return the paid deposit to the permit applicant within 28 days of approval.

BUILDING Schedule I Building Services - Planning Fees and Charges (HST Exempt)

2018 2019 2020 2021 % Description Unit Amount Amount Amount Amount Increase

Zoning By-law Amendment Application each $500.00 $500.00 $550.00 $550.00 0.0% **County fee for Zone change application each $150.00 Minor Variance Application each $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 $500.00 0.0% Zoning Compliance Information each $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0% Building Compliance Information each $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0% Drainage Compliance Information each $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 0.0% Sign Minor Variance Application each $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 0.0% Fence Minor Variance Application each $300.00 $300.00 0.0% Site Plan Agreement Application each $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 $500.00 0.0% **County fee for Site Plan Application $500.00 Site Plan Agreement Amendment each $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 $500.00 0.0% **County fee for Site Plan Ammendment $250.00 Environmental Site Assessment Letter each $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 0.0% Confirmation of uses permitted in zone letters each $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 0.0% Communication Tower Application each $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 $600.00 20.0%

REFUNDS Planning Application submitted, no work started each *new Full Refund less $50.00 Admin Fee Planning Application submitted, application circulated for comment each *new No Refund In addition to the above application fees the applicant shall pay all external costs incurred by the municipality in respect of the Planning Application

**fees established by the County of Oxford and are subject to change

Fees contained in Severance Agreements: Street lighting each new lot $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Sidewalk each new lot $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Parkland dedication each new lot $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00

PLANNING Building Services - Planning Fees and Charges (HST Exempt)

2018 2019 2020 2021 % Description Unit Amount Amount Amount Amount Increase DEPOSITS: Site Plan Peer Review minimum $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 0.0% Agreement to construct a new single family dwelling while current owners are living in the existing single family dwelling each As per agreement Sub-Division Agreement each As per agreement Bunkhouse Agreement each As per agreement Discretionary Agreement each As per agreement Garden Suite Agreement each As per agreement

PLANNING Schedule J Public Works - Roads Fees and Charges (excluding HST)

2018 2019 2020 2021 % Description Unit Amount Amount Amount Amount Increase

Installation of Entrance Culverts each $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 0.0% Curb Cut each $360.00 $400.00 $450.00 $475.00 5.6%

Moving a Structure along Municipal Roads to Relocate Structure each $35.00 $35.00 $40.00 $40.00 0.0%

Snow Removal for City of Woodstock Blandford Rd (Oxford Rd 2 to Twp. Rd. 3) Snow Plowing per operation $22.50 $57.50 $58.75 $60.00 2.1% Snow Plowing / Sand / Salting per operation $80.00 $85.00 $86.75 $90.00 3.7% Sand /Salting per operation $62.00 $70.00 $71.50 $75.00 4.9%

Tandem Axle Truck Rental hour $65.00 $80.00 $85.00 $85.00 0.0% One Ton Truck Rental hour $30.00 $50.00 $55.00 $55.00 0.0% 1/2 Ton Pickup Rental hour $16.50 $25.00 $27.00 $28.00 3.7% Grader Rental summer hour $66.00 $100.00 $110.00 $115.00 4.5% Grader Rental winter hour $75.00 $120.00 $125.00 $130.00 4.0% Loader Rental hour $45.00 $55.00 $60.00 $65.00 8.3% Backhoe Rental hour $45.00 $55.00 $60.00 $60.00 0.0% Tractor Rental hour $50.00 $55.00 $55.00 0.0%

Brush Depot - Labour hour $33.50 $35.00 $36.00 $36.00 0.0%

Civic Address Signs & Posts each $36.50 $37.00 $38.00 $39.00 2.6%

Laying a private drain across Township Road Allowance Separate Agreement

Laying utility lines along, under, in or upon municipal roads Separate Agreement

ROADS THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM BY-LAW NUMBER 2222-2020

A By-law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 1360-2002, as amended. WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim deems it advisable to amend By-Law Number 1360-2002 as amended. THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, enacts as follows: 1. That Schedule ‘A’ to By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing to ‘A2-30’ and the zone symbol of the lands designated ‘A2-30’ on Schedule “A” attached hereto.

2. That Section 7.6 to By-Law Number 1360-2002, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection at the end thereof:

“7.6.30 Location: Part Lots 14 & 15, Concession 2 (Blenheim), A2-30 (Key Map 55)

7.6.30.1 Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any A2-30 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following:

All uses permitted in Section 7.1 of this Zoning By-law

7.6.30.2 Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-law to the contrary, no person shall within any A2-30 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:

7.6.30.2.1 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A TEMPORARY SECOND ACCESSORY FARM DWELLING

7.6.30.2.1.1 TIME PERIOD:

Maximum December 16, 2020 to December 16, 2023.

7.6.30.2.1.2 REMOVAL

Upon expiry of the time period, the temporary second accessory farm dwelling shall be removed from the subject lands unless a request is submitted for an extension of the temporary residential use and is approved by the Corporation pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act.

7.6.30.3 That all the provisions of the ‘A2’ Zone in Section 7.2 to this Zoning By-law, as amended, shall apply, and further that all the other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.”

3. This By-law comes into force in accordance with Sections 34(21) and (30) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.

READ a first and second time this 16th day of December, 2020. READ a third time and finally passed this 16th day of December, 2020.

______Mark Peterson – Mayor

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______Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk KEY MAP ©

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MAYOR

CAO/CLERK ZN 1-20-05

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

BY-LAW NUMBER 2222-2020

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The purpose of By-Law Number 2222-2020 is to rezone the subject property from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-30)’, to permit a temporary second accessory farm dwelling for up to three (3) years. The dwelling shall be removed by December 16, 2023 unless a request is submitted for an extension of the temporary residential use and is approved by the Corporation pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act.

The subject lands are legally described as Part Lots 14 & 15, Concession 2 (Blenheim), Township of Blandford-Blenheim. The lands are located on the north side of Township Road 2, west of Oxford Road 3, and municipally addressed as 706947 Township Road 2.

The Township of Blandford-Blenheim, after conducting the public hearing necessary to consider the application, adopted the amending By-law Number 2222-2020 The public hearing was held on November 4, 2020 and comments received from the public were reviewed and were considered in Council’s decision to approve the application.

Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk Township of Blandford-Blenheim 47 Wilmot Street South Drumbo, Ontario N0J 1G0

Telephone: 463-5347

THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

BY-LAW NUMBER 2223-2020

Being a By-Law to regulate the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and Off- road Vehicles (ORV’s) within the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

WHEREAS the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, Section 191.8 (3) Chapter H.8 as amended, provides that municipalities may pass by-laws to prohibit the operation of off-road vehicles on any highway within the municipality that is under the jurisdiction of the municipality, or on any part or parts of such highway;

AND WHEREAS pursuant to O. Reg. 316/03, as amended, made under the Highway Traffic Act, a municipality may prohibit the operation of any all- terrain vehicles, multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicles and recreational off- highway vehicles on municipal highways;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim deems it appropriate to regulate the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles, being a class of Off-Road Vehicle as defined in Section 1 of Ontario Regulation 316/03, on highways within the jurisdiction of the municipality, or on any part or parts of such highways.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim enacts as follows:

1. Definitions

In this By-law:

"Highway" includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, designed and intended for, or used by, the general public for the passage of vehicles.

"Off-Road Vehicle" means a vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power or wind and designed to travel on not more than three wheels. DEFINITIONS

“All-terrain vehicle” has the same meaning as in Ontario Regulation 316/03.

2. Prohibitions

(a) All off-road vehicles and all terrain vehicles operated within the Township limits shall be subject to the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and or all other applicable legislation

(b) All off-road vehicles and all terrain vehicles operated within the Township limits shall be prohibited from operating on sidewalks, parks and any other municipally owned property

(c) No person operating an off-road vehicle or all terrain vehicle within a Residential or Rural Residential Zone anywhere within the Township.

(d) Except for the purpose of ingress and egress and crossovers at a 90 degree angle, no person shall operate an off-road vehicle or all terrain vehicle at any time on a highway within local jurisdiction within the limits of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

3. General Provisions

(a) The By-law Enforcement Officer for the Township and any Police Officer of the Ontario Provincial Police shall enforce this by-law

(b) Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is liable to a penalty in accordance with Section 61 of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.33, as amended from time to time, or any successor thereof.

4. Exemptions

Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, this By-law does not apply to prohibit the operation of an off-road vehicle or all terrain vehicle.

(a) by a member of the Ontario Provincial Police or any other police force while engaged in the performance of a police officer’s duty;

(b) by an employee of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim or the County of Oxford while engaged in authorized duties;

(c) by any persons engaged in a bona fide rescue or emergency operation under the direction of or with the authority of the Ontario Provincial Police or the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

(d) by any person involved in a special event duly authorized and sanctioned by the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

(e) by any person driving an off-road vehicle or all-terrain vehicle on the traveled portion of most roads for “agricultural purposes”,

(d) by any persons engaged in work or to perform work with an off-road or all terrain vehicle that is equipped with an attachment to perform such duties.

5. Repeal

That By-law 2213-2020 passed November 4, 2020 is hereby repealed.

By-law READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 16th day of December, 2020.

By-law READ a THIRD time and ENACTED in Open Council this 16th day of December, 2020.

__ Mark Peterson, Mayor

__ Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk

THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM

BY-LAW NUMBER 2224-2020

Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

WHEREAS by Section 5 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council.

AND WHEREAS by Section 11 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, the powers of every Council are to be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim hereby enacts as follows:

1. That the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim in respect of each recommendation contained in the reports of the Committees and each motion and resolution passed and other action taken by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, at this meeting held on December 16, 2020 is hereby adopted and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.

2. That the Mayor and proper officials of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the actions of the Council referred to in the proceeding section hereof.

3. That the Mayor and the CAO / Clerk be authorized and directed to execute all documents in that behalf and to affix thereto the seal of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

By-law read a first and second time this 16th day of December, 2020.

By-law read a third time and finally passed this 16th day of December, 2020.

MAYOR CAO / CLERK MARK PETERSON RODGER MORDUE