April-21-2021-Council-Agenda.pdf - Township of Puslinch

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH APRIL 21, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING

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A G E N D A

DATE: Wednesday April 21, 2021 CLOSED MEETING: Immediately following Section 12 - By-laws REGULAR MEETING: 10:00 A.M.

≠ Denotes resolution prepared

1. Call the Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call

3. Moment of Reflection

4. Confirmation of the Agenda ≠

5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest & the General Nature Thereof

6. Consent Agenda ≠

6.1 Adoption and Receipt of the Minutes of the Previous Council and Committee Meetings: 6.1.1 March 24, 2021 Electronic Participation Council Meeting Minutes 6.1.2 February 9, 2021 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes

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6.1.3 February 9, 2021 Planning and Development Advisory Committee Minutes 6.2 Josée Ethier, Director letter regarding resolution Township of Puslinch Resolution No.

2020-242 6.3 Canadian Pacific letter regarding Canadian Pacific 2021 Vegetation Control Program 6.4 Grand River Conservation Authoirty letter regarding Community Conservation Grants 6.5 Conservation Halton letter regarding 2021 Budget Municipal Funding Apportionment 6.6 Town of Caledon resolution regarding Ontario Fire College Closure 6.7 Municipality of Grey Highlands resolution regarding Ontario Fire College 6.8 Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolution of support Town of Gravenhurst – Ontario Fire

College 6.9 Township of Edwardsburg Cardinal resolution regarding Closure of Ontario Fire College 6.10 Township of Hudson - Support for Fire Departments 6.11 Municipality of Calvin resolution regarding Universal Paid Sick Days 6.12 Town of Amherstburg resolution of support for Universal Paid Sick Days in Ontario 6.13 Halton Region- Requests for Comments ROPA 48 6.14 Town of Caledon resolution regarding support for 988, A 3-Digit Suicide and Crisis

Prevention Hotline 6.15 Town of Fort Erie resolution of support regarding Town of Lincoln McNally House

Hospice’s Life in Every Moment Campaign 6.16 Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolution of support City of Sarnia re Colour Coded Capacity

Limits 6.17 Town of Fort Erie resolution of support regarding Advocate the Province of Ontario to

Adjust the Capacity Limits as part of the COVID-19 Colour Coded System 6.18 Township of Lake of Bays resolution regarding Colour Coded Capacity Limits 6.19 Town of Fort Erie resolution regarding Bill 197 Economic Recovery 6.20 Township of Terrace Bay resolution of support regarding Municipal Insurance Rates 6.21 City of Owen Sound resolution of support regarding Municipal Insurance Rates 6.22 Town of Cochrane resolution regarding the closing of youth justice facilities 6.23 Town of Kingsville resolution regarding Bill C-21 6.24 Town of Fort Erie resolution of support Township of Brock – Cannabis Licensing and

Enforcement 6.25 Township of Zorra resolution regarding Joint and Several Liability 6.26 Township of Essa resolution of support regarding Bill 257, Schedule C 6.27 Town of Orangeville resolution regarding Sustainable Planning 6.28 Town of Amherstburg regarding resolution of support for Amendments to the Agricultural

Tile Drainage Installation Act 6.29 Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolution of support Norfolk County – Carbon Tax 6.30 Township of Pickle Lake resolution regarding Municipal Act and Municipal Elections Act

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6.31 County of Peterborough resolution regarding Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara

6.32 Town of Fort Erie resolution regarding Niagara Region- Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction

7. Delegations ≠ 7.1 10:05 AM Delegation by Meghan DiMatteo regarding the request for the Township to

provide a crossing guard at Brock Road and Old Brock Road intersection. ≠ 7.2 10:15 AM Delegation by Teaira and Dominick Brown regarding concerns relating to

parking, speed, and signage on Sideroad 10 N. ≠ 7.3 10:25 AM Delegation by Bruce Taylor regarding concerns relating to the Guelph Junction

Railway Arkell Crossing. ≠

8. Public Meetings 8.1 None

9. Reports ≠

9.1 Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services 9.1.1 Report FIR-2021-004 - OFM Fire Safety Grant Proposal ≠ 9.1.2 Report FIR-2021-005 Puslinch Fire and Rescue Service’s 2020 Annual Report ≠

9.2 Finance Department 9.2.1 Report FIN-2021-007 - 2020 Annual Building Permit Report ≠ 9.2.2 Report FIN-2021-008 - Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes ≠ 9.2.3 Report FIN-2021-009 - Treasurer's Investment Report for 2020 ≠ 9.2.4 Report FIN-2021-010 - Temporary Borrowing By-law ≠ 9.2.5 Report FIN-2021-011 - 2020 Lease Financing Agreement Summary Report ≠

9.3 Administration Department 9.3.1 Report ADM-2021-021 Request to Revise Noise Exemption Wellington Condo

Corp 214 ≠ 9.3.2 Report ADM-2021-022 Proposed Animal Control Services Agreement-

Cambridge Humane Society ≠ 9.3.3 Report ADM-2021-023 - Proposed Parking By-Law Update ≠ 9.3.4 Report ADM-2021-024 Clean Water Act Annual Report ≠ 9.3.5 Report ADM-2021-025- Guelph Junction Railway Update ≠ 9.3.6 Report ADM-2021-026- Work From Home Policy ≠ 9.3.7 Report ADM-2021-027- Application for Exceptions under the CAA ≠

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9.4.1 County Planning Recommendation Report – Slovenski Park Holding Provision ≠

9.5 Emergency Management 9.5.1 None

9.6 Roads and Parks Department 9.6.1 None

9.7 Recreation Department 9.7.1 None

10. Correspondence ≠ 10.1 Hamilton Conservation Authority Board Resolution Regarding Growing the Greenbelt ≠

11. Council reports ≠

11.1 Mayor’ Updates 11.2 Council Member Reports (verbal or written updates from members who sit on

boards/committees)

12. By-laws ≠ 12.1 First, Second and Third Reading

12.1.1 BL2021-027 Being a By-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of funds to meet current expenditures of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021

12.1.2 BL2021-028 Being a By-law to repeal and replace Schedule “E” of By-law 5000-05, being a By-law to regulate the parking or stopping of vehicles on highways within the Township of Puslinch

12.1.3 BL2021-029 Being a By-law to amend the Township of puslinch Zoning By-law 023/18, as amended – Slovenski Park Holding Zone Provision

13. Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 ≠

13.1 Adoption and receipt of Minutes of the previous Closed Meeting 13.1.1 March 24, 2020 Closed Meeting

13.2 Confidential report from Courtenay Hoytfox, Municipal Clerk, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – 2021 Senior of the Year Nominations

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16. New Business 17. Announcements

17.1 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award Announcement

18. Confirmatory By-law ≠ 18.1 BL2021-030 Confirm By-law – April 21, 2021 ≠

19. Adjournment ≠

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH MARCH 24, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING


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M I N U T E S

DATE: March 24, 2021 REGULAR MEETING: 10:00 A.M.

The March 24, 2021 Regular Council Meeting was held on the above date and called to order at 10:00 a.m. via electronic participation.

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

ATTENDANCE:

Councillor Sara BaileyCouncillor Matthew BulmerCouncillor Jessica GoydaCouncillor John SepulisMayor James Seeley

STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:

1. Glenn Schwendinger, CAO2. Mike Fowler, Director of Public Works, Parks and Facilities3. Mary Hasan, Director of Finance/Treasurer4. Courtenay Hoytfox, Municipal Clerk

3. MOMENT OF REFLECTION

4. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA

Resolution No. 2021-070: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Goyda

That Council approves the March 24, 2021 Agenda and Addendums as circulated; and

That Council approves the additions to the agenda as follows:

Report ADM-2021-022 Nestle request to Transfer Site Plan Agreement

CARRIED

5. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF:

Councillor Bulmer declared a potential pecuniary interest related to item 6.12 as my familyoperates an agricultural operation in the Township.

Councillor Goyda declared a potential pecuniary interest related to item 6.14 although, I do nothave a pecuniary interest in receiving the information, I do have a pecuniary interest in relation toany discussion or decisions regarding the position the Township will take as my family owns arestaurant in the Township.

Councillor Bulmer declared a potential pecuniary interest related to item 9.3.2 as a family memberowns the property at 4422 Wellington Rd 32, which is included in the report.



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Councillor Goyda declared a potential pecuniary interest related to item 9.3.2 as the property 4726 Watson Rd S is owned by my parents.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

6.1 Adoption and Receipt of the Minutes of the Previous Council and Committee Meetings:

6.1.1 March 3, 2021 Electronic Participation Council Meeting Minutes 6.2 Hamilton Conservation Authority Application for Minister’s Exceptions (Chair and Vice- Chair Provisions) 6.3 City of Hamilton Notice of Adoption and Approval of Official Plan Amendments No. 26 6.4 City of Hamilton Notice of Study Commencement regarding Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plans 6.5 Municipality of Leamington resolution of support regarding Save the Ontario Fire College 6.6 Ontario Fire College Training Modernization 6.7 Township of Brock resolution regarding Ontario Fire College 6.8 Township of Adjala-Tosorontio resolution regarding Amending Tile Drainage Installation Act 6.9 Township of Howick resolution regarding Amendment of Tile Drainage Installation Act 6.10 Township of Howick resolution regarding Agricultural Tile Drain Installation Act Amendment 6.11 Municipality of Tweed letter regarding Advocacy Reform of Joint and Several Liability 6.12 Norfolk County letter regarding Carbon Tax on Primary Agriculture Producers 6.13 Region of Niagara resolution regarding amending Bill 197 Economic Recovery Act Councillor Goyda declared a potential pecuniary interest related to items 6.14 although, I do not have a pecuniary interest in receiving the information, I do have a pecuniary interest in relation to any discussion or decisions regarding the position the Township will take as my family member runs a restaurant in the Township and refrained from discussions and voting on that item. 6.14 Township of Lake of Bays resolution regarding Capacity Limits for Restaurants in Stage 2 under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020 6.15 Township of South Glengarry resolution regarding Provincial Vaccine Rollout 6.16 Township of Terrace Bay resolution of support regarding Community Safety & Well-Being Extension Request 6.17 Township of Brock resolution regarding Health Canada cannabis enforcement 6.18 Region of Niagara resolution regarding Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara 6.19 Township of South Glengarry resolution regarding MFIPPA Reform 6.20 Township of South Glengarry resolution regarding Automatic Speed Enforcement 6.21 Township of The Archipelago resolution regarding Requested Amendments to the Municipal Elections Act Resolution No. 2021-071: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and

Seconded by Councillor Bailey

That the Consent Agenda items with the exception of items 6.1.1, 6.2 and 6.12 listed for MARCH 24, 2021 Council meeting be received for information.

CARRIED

Resolution No. 2021-072: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and

Seconded by Councillor Goyda

That the Consent Agenda item 6.1.1 listed for MARCH 24, 2021 Council meeting be received for information.

CARRIED

Resolution No. 2021-073: Moved by Councillor Bulmer and



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Seconded by Councillor Sepulis

That the Consent Agenda item 6.2 listed for MARCH 24, 2021 Council meeting be received; and That the Township of Puslinch make application to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to request exceptions to maintain the current complement of citizen appointments on the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board.

CARRIED

Councillor Bulmer declared a potential pecuniary interest related to item 6.12 as I operate an agricultural operation in the Township and refrained from discussions and voting on that item. Resolution No. 2021-074: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and


That the Consent Agenda item 6.12 listed for MARCH 24, 2021 Council meeting be received; and That Township of Puslinch Council supports the Norfolk County letter regarding Carbon Tax on Primary Agriculture Producers; and Township of Puslinch on the basis that work is done to reduce the carbon footprint. That a letter of support be forwarded to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

CARRIED

7. DELEGATIONS:

7.1 10:05am Presentation by Mike Marcolongo regarding the Planning Committee Report on the Proposal to Grow the Greenbelt. Resolution No. 2021-075: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bailey

That Council receives the delegation by Mike Marcolongo regarding the Planning Committee Report on the Proposal to Grow the Greenbelt for information.

CARRIED

8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:

8.1 None

9. REPORTS: 9.1 Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services 9.1.1 FIR-2021-001 – AMENDED Cover Report Tender Results - Rescue truck and SCBA


That Report FIR-2021-001 as AMENDED regarding Fire Department Request for Proposal Results be received; and



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THAT the Township of Puslinch Council award RFP 2020-003 for a Cab-Over Rescue Truck to Commercial Emergency Equipment (Pierce) based on their proposal in the amount of $562,593 inclusive of the non-refundable portion of HST; and THAT the Township of Puslinch Council not award RFP 2020-002 for a Commercial Rescue Truck; and THAT the Township of Puslinch Council award RFP 2020-004 for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus to A.J Stone Company Limited based on their bid submission of $231,401 inclusive of the non-refundable portion of HST; and That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the required contract documents.

CARRIED

9.2 Finance Department 9.2.1 None 9.3 Administration Department 9.3.1 Report ADM-2021-015 – Drinking Water System Number 260021034

Resolution No. 2021-077: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bailey

That Report ADM-2021-015 regarding the 2020 Annual Water Report – Drinking Water System Number 260021034 be received; and That the 2020 Annual Water Report be submitted to the Ministry and the applicable agencies as outlined in Report ADM-2021-015.

CARRIED

Councillor Bulmer declared a potential pecuniary interest related to item 9.3.2 as a family member owns the property at 4422 Wellington Rd 32 which is included in the report and refrained from discussions and voting on that item.

Councillor Goyda declared a potential pecuniary interest related to item 9.3.2 as the property 4726 Watson Rd S is owned by my parents and refrained from discussions and voting on that item.

9.3.2 Report ADM-2021-012 Proposed Puslinch Heritage Registry


That Report ADM-2021-016 regarding the Proposed Puslinch Heritage Registry be received; and That staff, together with the Heritage Committee, be directed to initiate consultation with the property owners as identified in Schedule B “Listed Properties”; and That staff report back to Council after the completion of the public consultation for endorsement and approval of the Puslinch Heritage Registry.

CARRIED

9.3.3 Report ADM-2021-017 Proposed Kennel Licensing By-law – Fourth Draft



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Resolution No. 2021-079: Moved by Councillor Bulmer and Seconded by Councillor Sepulis

That Report ADM-2021-017 Proposed Kennel Licensing By-law - Fourth Draft be received for information; and That Council give three readings to By-law 2021-024 being a By-law to control, license, register and regulate Dogs and Kennels within the Township of Puslinch and to repeal By-law 8/99 and 33/05.

CARRIED 9.3.4 Report ADM-2021-018 Application for Noise Exemption for Wellington Common Elements Condo Corp #214

Resolution No. 2021-080: Moved by Councillor Goyda and Seconded by Councillor Sepulis

That Council receives report ADM-2021-018 Application for Noise Exemption for Wellington Common Elements Condo Corp #214, (Mini Lakes); and That Council authorizes an exemption to Section 4 - Prohibitions by Time and Place and Schedule 2, #1 of By-Law 5001-05 to permit the use of a scare gun to scare away geese at the Mini Lakes Resident Association for the period of: March 25, 2021 to April 15, 2021 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 31, 2021 to December 31, 2021 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; January 1, 2022 to April 15, 2022 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 31, 2022 to December 31, 2022 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; January 1, 2023 to April 15, 2023 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 31, 2023 to December 31, 2023 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and That the exemption be approved for the time period indicated pending that the Township does not receive any complaints; and That the Migratory Bird Damage or Danger Permit holder be directed to notify the Ontario Provincial Police of the noise exemption.

CARRIED

9.3.5 Report ADM-2021-019 Update on August AMO Delegation - Use of Temporary Capital Surcharges


That Report ADM-2021-019 regarding the Update on August AMO Delegation- Use of Temporary Capital Surcharges - Natural Gas Service Extensions be received; and That Council direct staff to forward a letter of thanks to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines for approving the request for Temporary Capital Surcharges.

CARRIED

9.3.6 Report ADM-2021-020 Transportation Master Plan Update



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THAT Report ADM-2021-020 regarding the Update on the Transportation Master Plan Project be received for information.

CARRIED

9.3.7 Report ADM-2021-021 Parking By-law Amendment

Resolution No. 2021-083: Moved by Councillor Bailey and Seconded by Councillor Sepulis

That Report ADM-2021-021 regarding the Proposed Parking Amendments to Parking By-law 5000-05, as amended, be deferred to the April 21, 2021 Council meeting for consideration.

CARRIED

9.3.8 Report ADM-2021-022 Nestle request to Transfer Site Plan Agreement

Resolution No. 2021-084: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bulmer

THAT Report ADM-2021-022 regarding the Nestle request to Transfer Site Plan Agreement be received for information; and That the Mayor be authorized to sign the consent to the assignment of the Site Plan Agreement, dated May 7, 2008, once outstanding items are addressed or secured through means which are acceptable to the municipality including a review of all other agreements applicable to the property; and If necessary, a Special Council meeting be schedule to address any outstanding items or concerns that may arise.

CARRIED

9.4 Planning and Building Department 9.4.1 Report BLD-2021-001 Fourth Quarter Report for 2020

Resolution No. 2021-085: Moved by Councillor Bailey and Seconded by Councillor Sepulis

That Report BLDG-2021-001 with respect to the Building Department Quarterly Update – October to December 2020 be received for information.

CARRIED

9.4.2 County of Wellington Climate Change Mitigation Plan Presentation Resolution No. 2021-086: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bulmer

That the County of Wellington Climate Change Mitigation Plan Presentation be received for information.

CARRIED

9.4.3 County Planning Recommendation Report - Cox Construction Holding Provision



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That the County Planning Recommendation Report - Cox Construction Holding Provision be received; and That Council give three readings to By-law 2021-022 being a By-law to amend the Township Zoning By-law, as amended.

CARRIED

9.4.4 County Planning Recommendation Report - Diodoro Amending Zoning By-law Resolution No. 2021-088: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bailey

That the County Planning Recommendation Report - Diodoro Amending Zoning By-law be received; and That Council give three readings to By-law 2021-021 being a By-law to amend the Township Zoning By-law, as amended.

CARRIED

9.4.5 County of Wellington Planning Report - Comments on the Government's Proposal to Grow the Greenbelt


That the County of Wellington Planning Report regarding Comments on the Government's Proposal to Grow the Greenbelt be received; and Whereas the Province has requested input through ERO 019-316 on the proposal to expand the Greenbelt; and Whereas the County has provided a report entitled “Comments the Government’s Proposal to Grow the Greenbelt” and includes the statement: “It is our view that adequate provincial legislation and regulatory measures are in place in Wellington to protect the natural heritage features and functions, including moraines, within and beyond the Greenbelt.”; and Whereas currently 23% of Township of Puslinch is within the Greenbelt; and Whereas the proposed expansion of the Greenbelt into the Township of Puslinch will place an additional 70% of its area into the Greenbelt; and Whereas the Township of Puslinch Council believes that if the proposed Greenbelt expansion plan is implemented the economic growth in the Township of Puslinch will be severely curtailed with the consequence of impacting the Township’s sustainability; Be it resolved that the Township of Puslinch Council Supports entirely the County Planning Report “Comments the Government’s Proposal to Grow the Greenbelt” dated March 11, 2021; and



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That the Township of Puslinch Council requests the Province to not consider expansion of the Greenbelt into the Township of Puslinch unless the following are addressed:

That lands adjacent to provincial highways, current and future, be designated as future development; and

Notwithstanding policies related to the Natural Heritage System in the Greenbelt Plan, secondary units be permitted subject to the County Official Plan Policies and Municipal Zoning; and That settlements areas and hamlets be permitted to round out their boundaries as per the Municipal Comprehensive Review being undertaken currently; and That the Province modifies the definition of “existing” to refer to the date when the proposed expansion of the current Greenbelt proposal is enacted; and

That the Municipal Comprehensive Review process be completed prior to considering the proposed expansion of the Greenbelt; and That the Natural Heritage System and the Agricultural System mapping through the Municipal Comprehensive Review be refined prior to considering the proposed expansion to the Greenbelt; and That Township of Puslinch Council requests that below the water table extraction be prohibited in those areas; and That the existing property tax support programs for lands impacted by the proposed Greenbelt expansion be fully funded by the Province, specifically the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program, Farm Land Tax Program and the Managed Forest Program; and That the Township be compensated for the potential loss of growth that has been projected through severances; and

That the above be forwarded to MPP Ted Arnott, AMO, the County of Wellington, Minister Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Finance, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, TAPMO and ROMA for their support.

CARRIED

Resolution No. 2021-090: Moved by Councillor Bailey and Seconded by Councillor Sepulis Whereas, the Greenbelt is to protect aggregate resources. That aggregate operations be assessed fairly to help maintain the financial sustainability of communities within the Greenbelt.

CARRIED

Council recessed from 1:08pm to 1:18pm Roll Call Councillor Goyda Councillor Sepulis Councillor Bailey Councillor Bulmer Mayor Seeley



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9.5 Emergency Management 9.5.1 None 9.6 Roads and Parks Department 9.6.1 None

9.7 Recreation Department 9.7.1 None

10. CORRESPONDENCE:

10.1 Review of 2020 Ecological and Aquatic Monitoring Report for the Roszell Pit, prepared by GSW. Resolution No. 2021-091: Moved by Councillor Bailey and Seconded by Councillor Sepulis That Council receive Correspondence item 10.1 regarding the Review of 2020 Ecological and Aquatic Monitoring Report for the Roszell Pit, prepared by GSW for information; and That Council direct staff to forward correspondence item 10.1 to the Grand River Conservation Authority to notify of the disturbance to the Main Creek that has resulted in low water levels and may have impacted the movement of trout.

CARRIED 10.2 Review of 2020 Annual Monitoring Report - Aberfoyle Pit No. 2 Dufferin Aggregates, prepared by Harden Environmental March 5, 2021 Resolution No. 2021-092: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bailey That Council receive Correspondence item 10.2 regarding the Review of 2020 Annual Monitoring Report - Aberfoyle Pit No. 2 Dufferin Aggregates, prepared by Harden Environmental March 5, 2021; and That Council direct staff forward correspondence item 10.2 to Dufferin Aggregates requesting a response and that the Province also be copied on this correspondence.

CARRIED

11. COUNCIL REPORTS: 11.1 Mayor’ Updates

11.1.1 Mayor Seeley gave Council an update regarding his visit to the Aberfoyle Public School grade 1 class.

11.2 Council Member Reports

11.2.1 Councillor Bailey gave an update that the Puslinch Library will have 2 Conservation Halton passes that can be signed out and allow access to the various parks.

Resolution No. 2021-093: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bailey That Council receive the Mayor’s update and Council member reports for information.

CARRIED



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12. BY-LAWS:

12.1.1 BL2021-021 Being a By-law to amend the Township of puslinch Zoning By-law 023/18, as amended - Diodoro Enterprises Inc. Amending Zoning By-law 12.1.2 BL2021-022 Being a By-law to amend the Township of puslinch Zoning By-law 023/18, as amended – Cox Construction Ltd Holding Zone Provision 12.1.3 BL2021-023 Being By-law to appoint Grant Schwartzentruber as Building Official for the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch 12.1.4 BL2021-024 Being a By-law to control, license, register and regulate Dogs and Kennels within the Township of Puslinch and to repeal By-law 08/99 and By-law 33/05 Resolution No. 2021-094: Moved by Councillor Bulmer and Seconded by Councillor Bailey That the following By-laws be taken as read three times and finally passed in open Council: 12.1.1 BL2021-021 Being a By-law to amend the Township of puslinch Zoning By-law 023/18, as amended - Diodoro Enterprises Inc. Amending Zoning By-law 12.1.2 BL2021-022 Being a By-law to amend the Township of puslinch Zoning By-law 023/18, as amended – Cox Construction Ltd Holding Zone Provision 12.1.3 BL2021-023 Being By-law to appoint Grant Schwartzentruber as Building Official for the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch 12.1.4 BL2021-024 Being a By-law to control, license, register and regulate Dogs and Kennels within the Township of Puslinch and to repeal By-law 08/99 and By-law 33/05

CARRIED

13. CLOSED SESSION: Council was in closed session from 2:58 p.m. to 3:28 p.m. The Clerk stopped the recording and removed all public attendees from the webinar. The webinar was then ‘locked’ so no new participants are able to join.

Resolution No. 2021-095: Moved by Councillor Goyda and


That Council shall go into closed session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for the purpose of:

13.1 Adoption and receipt of Minutes of the previous Closed Meeting

13.1.1 March 3, 2020 Closed Meeting

13.2 Confidential report from Kevin Thompson, SV Law, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – LPAT appeal PL200639



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13.3 Confidential report from Lynne Banks, Development and Legislative Coordinator, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board – Small Road.

13.4 Confidential report from Courtenay Hoytfox, Municipal Clerk, personal matters about an

identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – 2021 Volunteer of the Year Nominations.

CARRIED

Resolution No. 2021-096: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and Seconded by Councillor Bulmer

THAT Council moves into open session at 3:28pm

CARRIED Council resumed into open session at 3:28 p.m.


That Council receives the:

13.1 Adoption and receipt of Minutes of the previous Closed Meeting 13.1.1 March 3, 2020 Closed Meeting

13.2 Confidential report from Kevin Thompson, SV Law, regarding litigation or potential

litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – LPAT appeal PL200639

13.3 Confidential report from Lynne Banks, Development and Legislative Coordinator,

regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board – Small Road.

13.4 Confidential report from Courtenay Hoytfox, Municipal Clerk, personal matters about an

identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – 2021 Volunteer of the Year Nominations; and That staff proceed as directed.

CARRIED

14. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION: None

15. NOTICE OF MOTION:

None 16. NEW BUSINESS: None

None 17. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

None

18. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW: (a) By-Law to confirm the proceedings of Council for the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch



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Resolution No. 2021-098: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and


That the following By-law be taken as read three times and finally passed in open Council: By-Law 2021-026 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council for the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch at its meeting held on the 24 day of March 2021.

CARRIED

19. ADJOURNMENT:


Seconded by Councillor Bailey

That Council hereby adjourns at 3:30 p.m. CARRIED

________________________________________ James Seeley, Mayor

________________________________________ Courtenay Hoytfox, Clerk

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT

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M I N U T E S

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

The February 9, 2021 Committee of Adjustment Meeting was held on the above date and called to order at 7:00 p.m. via electronic participation. 2. ROLL CALL

MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE Councilor John Sepulis, Chair Paul Sadhra Dan Kennedy Dennis O’Connor Deep Basi

MEMBERS ABSENT None

STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Lynne Banks, Development and Legislative Coordinator Courtenay Hoytfox, Deputy Clerk Meagan Ferris, Planner, County of Wellington Asavari Jadhav, Jr. Planner, County of Wellington

3. OPENING REMARKS

The Chair welcomed those attending the meeting to the Committee of Adjustment and informed the attendees that Township Staff would present the application, then the applicant would have the opportunity to present the purpose and details of the application and provide any further relevant information. Following this, the public can obtain clarification, ask questions and express their views on the proposal. The members of the Committee can then obtain clarification, ask questions and express their views on the proposal. All application decisions are subject to a 20 day appeal period.

4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Moved by: Deep Basi Seconded by: Paul Sadhra

That the Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED

6. APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR VARIANCE OR PERMISSION under section 45 of the Planning Act to be heard by the Committee this date:

6(a) Minor Variance Application D13-MAT– Indervir Mattu – 31 Ikonkar Place, Lot 1, Registered Plan 61M-216, Township of Puslinch.

Requesting relief of New Comprehensive Zoning By-law # 23-2018, as amended, from Section 6.3 to permit a maximum height of 13.208 meters (2.208m difference) instead of 11 meters, as required.

The owner, Indervir Mattu, provided an overview of the application.

There were no questions or comments from the public.

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There were no questions or comments from the Committee members.

That Application D13/MAT requesting relief from provisions of Zoning By-Law #023/2018, as amended, to: Requesting relief of New Comprehensive Zoning By-law # 23-2018, as amended, from Section 6.3 to permit a maximum height of 13.208 meters (2.208m difference) instead of 11 meters, as required. Is approved with no conditions. CARRIED

7. OTHER MATTERS None

8. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by: Dan Kennedy Seconded by: Dennis O’Connor

The Committee of Adjustment meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

CARRIED

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M I N U T E S

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER/OPENING REMARKS

The February 9, 2021 Planning & Development Advisory Committee Meeting was held on the above date and called to order at 8:33 p.m. via electronic participation. The Chair advised that the following portion of the Committee meeting will be reviewing and commenting on development planning applications. ROLL CALL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE Councilor John Sepulis, Chair Paul Sadhra Dan Kennedy Dennis O’Connor Deep Basi

MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Lynne Banks, Development and Legislative Coordinator Courtenay Hoytfox, Deputy Clerk Meagan Ferris, Planner, County of Wellington Asavari Jadhav, Jr. Planner, County of Wellington 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 12, 2021 Moved by: Dennis O’Connor Seconded by: Dan Kennedy That the Minutes of the Planning & Development Advisory Committee Meeting held Tuesday, December 8, 2020, be adopted.

CARRIED 4. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN URBAN DESIGN REVIEW

None 5. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

None

6. LAND DIVISION

6(a) Lot Line Adjustment Application B113-20 (D10/PEP) – Michael & Sandra Peppard – Part Lots 7 & 8, Concession 9, municipally known as 879 Watson Road South, Township of Puslinch.

Proposed lot line adjustment is 7.62 meters frontage x 98.57 meters = 751 square meters, vacant land to be added to abutting rural residential lot – Andrea & Zoltan Matus.

Retained parcel is 9,247 square meters with 18.01 meters frontage, existing and proposed rural residential use with existing dwelling and shed.

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Nancy Shoemaker, agent for the applicant, provided an overview of the application.

There were no questions or comments from the Committee.

The committee supports the application with the following condition imposed:

1. That the Owner satisfy all the requirements of the Township of Puslinch, financial and otherwise (including taxes paid in full and Consent Review/Condition Clearance fee) which the Township may deem to be necessary at the time of issuance of the Certificate of Consent for the property and orderly development of the subject lands; and further that the Township of Puslinch file with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Planning and Land Division Committee a letter of clearance of this condition.

CARRIED Moved by: Dan Kennedy Seconded by: Dennis O’Connor

7. OTHER MATTERS

None

8. CLOSED MEETING

None

9. NEXT MEETING

Next Regular Meeting is Tuesday, March 9, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by: Deep Basi Seconded by: Dan Kennedy That the Planning & Development Advisory Committee is adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

CARRIED

Dear Ms. Hoytfox: I am writing in response to your correspondence addressed to the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, enclosing Resolution No. 2020-242 adopted by the Township of Puslinch, supporting a resolution from the City of Oshawa regarding funding for arts, culture and sports organizations to counter the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Guilbeault appreciates your taking the time to send him this document and regrets the delay in replying to you. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many organizations across the country, forcing them to close to help protect the health and safety of the Canadian population. The Government of Canada is grateful for their support, as the health and safety of Canadians remain its top priority. As you may know, on May 8, 2020, Minister Guilbeault announced the details of the $500 million COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations. Now that the Emergency Support Fund has been implemented, the Department of Canadian Heritage is working to develop a number of recovery initiatives in support of these sectors. Indeed, as part of the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, the Government announced $181.5 million in 2021–22 for the Department and the Canada Council for the Arts to expand certain funding programs. This will help support the planning and presentation of COVID-19-safe events and provide work opportunities in these sectors. This measure includes a one-year renewal of $25 million in funding originally provided in Budget 2019 for the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program, the Canada Arts Presentation Fund and the Canada Music Fund. In addition, the Government recently launched the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP), a new initiative aimed at aiding businesses that were hit the hardest by the pandemic, including those in the arts and entertainment sectors. This program provides 100 percent government-guaranteed financing up to $1 million over a maximum of 10 years. Rates are lower than those offered under the Business Credit Availability Program and below normal market rates for hardest-hit sectors. Please be assured that the Government will continue to act quickly to support the cultural, heritage and sports communities in these difficult times. Please accept my best wishes.

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/information-covid-19/emergency-support-fund.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/information-covid-19/emergency-support-fund.html

Sincerely,

Josée Ethier (elle/she/her) Director Ministerial Correspondence Secretariat

RE: Town of Gore Bay - COVID-19 Funding Support Resolution Please be advised that Township of Puslinch Council, at its meeting held on September 2, 2020 considered the aforementioned topic and subsequent to discussion, the following was resolved:



That the Consent Agenda item 6.15 Town of Gore Bay - COVID-19 Funding Support Resolution be received; and That Council direct staff to send support of the City of Oshawa resolution to Hon. Ted Arnott, Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Ford, and all Ontario Municipalities.

CARRIED

As per the above resolution, please accept a copy of this correspondence for your information and consideration. Sincerely, Courtenay Hoytfox Deputy Clerk

CM2020-02745 - Attachment 1 - funding support resolution / RDB

Corporate Services Department City Clerk Services

The Corporation of the City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z7 Phone 905∙436∙3311 1∙800∙667∙4292 Fax 905∙436∙5697 www.oshawa.ca

File: A-2100 June 26, 2020

DELIVERED BY EMAIL The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada Email: [email protected]

The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Email: [email protected]

Re: COVID-19 Funding

Oshawa City Council considered the above matter at its meeting of June 22, 2020 and adopted the following recommendation:

“Whereas on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization and the Canadian Government declared COVID-19 a global pandemic; and,

Whereas on March 12, Ontario ordered schools closed and by March 17, began a more extensive shut down; and,

Whereas the pandemic has led to the closure of public spaces and the cancellation of events around the world throughout the country our province and right here within our own community, causing great stress on the arts sector; and,

Whereas local cultural organizations such as the Oshawa Folk Arts Council representing over 13 member clubs and organizations, as well as the many local service groups such as the Oshawa Rotary Club, have all been forced to cancel major events (i.e. Fiesta Week; Rib Fest; etc.) which historically contribute in large part to the fundraising and operational financing efforts of these sociocultural entities; and,

Whereas the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario have committed they through the Canada Council for the Arts will continue to work with the Government of Canada, as well as provincial, territorial, and municipal partners, to ensure the strength of the sector; and,

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Whereas at present, the Canada Council’s for the arts priorities as are our collective governing priorities are to ensure the health and safety of people across Canada and around the world and to work towards the sustainability and recoverability of the arts sector; and,

Whereas a significant period has past without further indication as to what tools, funding measures, or financial support our local social cultural, service clubs, and children/youth minor sporting originations can readily access to help support their operating costs and programming,

Therefore be it resolved:

1. That the Federal, Provincial, and Regional Government help local municipalities assist their local social cultural, service clubs, and children/youth minor sporting originations with clear and definitive relief funding programs directed to help sustain the afore mention groups through these trying times inflected on them by the affects of COVID-19; and,

2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, all Ontario Municipalities, all Members of Provincial Parliament, all Members of Parliament and Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Federation of Canadian Municipalities.”

Oshawa City Council respectfully requests your consideration of the above noted matters.

If you need further assistance concerning this matter, please contact Ron Diskey, Commissioner, Community Services Department at the address listed on Page 1 or by telephone at 905-436-3311.

Mary Medeiros City Clerk /fb

c. Association of Municipalities of Ontario Federation of Canadian Municipalities Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament Ontario Municipalities

March 19,2021

RECEIVEDMAR 3 g 2t2t

Township of puslinch

Township of PUSLINCHT4O4WELLINGTON RD,34ABERFOYLE, R.R. # 3Guelph (ON)N1H 6H9

Subiect:- Canadian PacifTc 2021 Veeetation Cqntrol Prosram

Dear Madam:Dear Sir:

please be advised that Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) wili be carrying out its 2021 annual vegetation

control program within your city limits. This program will be confined to CP's right-of-way, part ofthis program will consist of grass and weed control using herbicides on the ballast (gravelled section)

and ihe second part (if needed) will take care of the brush on selected rail lines. The rail ballast portion

of the program will iake place within your municipality between May 4th and August 31't, as for the

brush õonirol, if needed, will be between M ay 4'tt and August 3 1't. Some,manual brush control

involving stump treatment mâlrçsssl' fromiMay,41h until pecember'15' r' " l

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This program is necessary to eliminate brush and weeds which constitute ahazard to the public and to

Ct'simployees as well. If left uncontrolled, vegetation contributes to trackside fires, impairs

visibility oltrain signals, impairs sight lines at railway crossings, impairs proper inspection of track

infrastructure, etc. This is all in accordance with Ontario Regulation 63/09,which grants public works

the right to use herbicides when it comes to the safety of their infrastructure. All applications will be

canied out by qualified operators in conformity with current federal and provincial regulations. This

program wili alio be subject to all habitation and aquatic setbacks listed on the products' label. Allherbicides are registered under the PMRA and they are all biociegradable.

V/e invite you to visit CP's web site at www.cpr.ca, where a detailed schedule of our vegetation

control opórations is posted. To find the schedule move your cursor pver "Community" (ust above the

main banner), a drop-down rnenu will open and then select the item "tiving,Near the Railway". Once

on that page, click on the "LearnMore" button on the main banner image (under Seasonal Track

Maintenance title).then.among the'items,listed,on the.far left of the screen click on "Ontario vegetation

control2'o to see the'link to the actual schedulê (a pdf document). .You can,also,use the followingaddress with your,browser:,.http://www,.cpr:calenlcomnu¡nitylliving-near-the-railway/ontario-sp(ay-

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we also have a 24ll,toll-free service called comrnunity connect dedioated in providing answers to

any question reratedio cp,s railwuy opouiions and .; !: reached at 1-800-766-7912. You can also

send them an onrine form or an email. you "ur,

find arl this information by simply scrolling down

while on'oOntario Spray Schedules" webpage'

we invite you to communicate this information to your citizens as we[. we would like also to take

this opportunity to remind you thal, a, p;;î;;;rpo,t canada "Railway safety Act",it is illegal to be on

urry ,åii*uy property without lawful authorization'

Yours trulY,

Geoff GordonVegetation Management Specialist

Canadian Pacific

c.c.:MinistryoftheEnvironmentan<lClimateChangeofOntario

From: [email protected]

Date: March 29, 2021 at 12:54:54 PM EDT

To:

Subject: Grand River Conservation Authority - Apply now for Community Conservation

Grants for community, school projects

Apply now for Community Conservation Grants for community, school projects

Applications are now being accepted for grants for schoolyard and community environmental

projects offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Grand River Conservation

Foundation.

Applications must be submitted electronically by April 30. Successful applicants will be notified

in late May.

The two organizations are offering Community Conservation Grants in two categories:

Community groups can get up to $1,000 for conservation projects that are tangible and

available for use or benefit of the entire community. For example, previous recipients

have built a river access point, carried out habitat restoration and planted trees.

Elementary schools in the Grand River watershed can get up to $750 to pay for natural

elements (e.g. trees, shrubs, seeds, plants) of a schoolyard naturalization project.

Details and application forms are available on the GRCF website at www.grcf.ca.

Money for the grants comes from two sources:

The GRCA's Thiess Riverprize Endowment Fund, which was established with the

monetary portion of the GRCA's 2000 Brisbane, Australia award for excellence in

watershed management.

The GRCF's Grand Champions Endowment Fund, established through private donations

to support local environmental work.

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mailto:[email protected]

http://www.grcf.ca/

March 17, 2021 Mayor Seeley and Members of Council c/o Glenn Schwendinger, CAO/Clerk Township of Puslinch 7404 Wellington Road 34 Puslinch ON N0B 2J0 Dear Mayor Seeley and Members of Council: Re: 2021 Budget Municipal Funding Apportionment Municipal funding of $10,430,879 and the Conservation Halton 2021 Budget presented to Puslinch Council on January 13, 2021 was approved by the Conservation Halton Board of Directors on October 22, 2020. The apportioned municipal funding is being levied in accordance with Sections 26 and 27 of the Conservation Authorities Act. Total 2021 municipal funding has been apportioned to municipalities as follows:

Please contact me for further information regarding the apportionment of the municipal funding in the Conservation Halton 2021 Budget. Yours truly,

Hassaan Basit, President & CEO/Secretary-Treasurer cc Marnie Piggot, Director, Finance; Conservation Halton Mary Hasan, Director of Finance/Treasurer; Township of Puslinch

March 31, 2021 Sent via E-Mail: [email protected]

Honourable Doug Ford, Premier

Premier’s Office, Room 281

Legislative Building, Queen’s Park

Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

RE: ONTARIO FIRE COLLEGE CLOSURE

I am writing to advise that at the Town Council meeting held on March 30, 2021, Council adopted a resolution to support the request made by the Township Augusta for the Province of Ontario to reverse their decision to close the Ontario Fire College.

The resolution reads as follows:

That the Province be requested to consider recognizing the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) as the principle stakeholder to guide, direct, develop and deliver the long-term ‘Modernization of Fire Services Training in Ontario’;

That staff be directed to explore the opportunity for the Town of Caledon to become a Regional Training Centre to be able to deliver fire services training that is accessible, affordable and attainable; and

That a copy of this motion be provided to The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General and MPP, Dufferin-Caledon, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), and municipalities in Ontario.

For more information regarding this request, please contact Darryl Bailey, Director, Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief by email to [email protected] or by phone at 905.584.2272 ext. 4330.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Allan Thompson Mayor cc: Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General / MPP Dufferin-Caledon, [email protected]

Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), [email protected] Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal, [email protected] Darryl Bailey, Director, Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief, Town of Caledon, [email protected] All Ontario Municipalities







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The Municipality of Grey Highlands 206 Toronto Street South, Unit One P.O. Box 409 Markdale, Ontario N0C 1H0

519-986-2811 Toll-Free 1-888-342-4059 Fax 519-986-3643 www.greyhighlands.ca [email protected]

March 22, 2021

RE: Ontario Fire College Closure

Please be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Grey Highlands, at its meeting held March 17, 2021, passed the following resolution:

2021-195 Moved by Aakash Desai, Seconded by Danielle Valiquette

Whereas Council received the resolution 59/21 from the Township of Howick; and

Whereas, the Province of Ontario has announced that as of March 31,

2021 the Gravenhurst campus of the Ontario Fire College will be permanently closed; and

Whereas, the Province of Ontario announced plans to modernize and expand access to firefighter training in Ontario; and

Whereas, there has been no clear plan communicated by the Province

of Ontario on how to obtain firefighter training in the absence of the Ontario Fire College campus; and

Whereas, there has been no clear plan communicated by the Province of Ontario on how firefighter training in Ontario will be modernized

and expanded; and Whereas, there has been no clear plan communicated by the Province

of Ontario regarding the costs or funding for modernized and expanded firefighter training in Ontario; and

Whereas, the Municipality of Grey Highlands is a small municipality that operates a volunteer fire department to provide fire protection;

Now therefore, be it resolved that Council respectfully request a clear

plan be communicated that establishes how the Province intends to modernize and expand firefighter training ensuring equal access to all municipal fire departments in Ontario, and as well, present a plan

for funding to subsidize and/or regulate the cost for firefighter training in the Province of Ontario; and

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The Municipality of Grey Highlands 206 Toronto Street South, Unit One P.O. Box 409 Markdale, Ontario N0C 1H0

519-986-2811 Toll-Free 1-888-342-4059 Fax 519-986-3643 www.greyhighlands.ca [email protected]

That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Solicitor General, MPP Bill Walker, the Ontario Fire Marshal, the Ontario Association of

Fire Chiefs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario Municipalities.

CARRIED.

As per the above resolution, please accept a copy of this correspondence for

your information and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jerri-Lynn Levitt Deputy Clerk

Council and Legislative Services Municipality of Grey Highlands

http://www.greyhighlands.ca/


44816 Harriston Road, RR 1, Gorrie On N0G 1X0 Tel: 519-335-3208 ext 2 Fax: 519-335-6208 www.howick.ca

March 3, 2021 Premier Doug Ford By email only [email protected] Dear Premier Ford: Please be advised that the following resolution was passed at the March 2, 2021 Howick Council meeting: Moved by Deputy Reeve Bowman; Seconded by Councillor Hargrave: Whereas, the Province of Ontario has announced that as of March 31, 2021 the Gravenhurst campus of the Ontario Fire College will be permanently closed; and Whereas, the Province of Ontario announced plans to modernize and expand access to firefighter training in Ontario; and Whereas, there has been no clear plan communicated by the Province of Ontario on how to obtain firefighter training in the absence of the Ontario Fire College campus; and Whereas, there has been no clear plan communicated by the Province of Ontario on how firefighter training in Ontario will be modernized and expanded; and Whereas, there has been no clear plan communicated by the Province of Ontario regarding the costs or funding for modernized and expanded firefighter training in Ontario; and Whereas, the Township of Howick is a small rural municipality that operates a volunteer fire department to provide fire protection; Now therefore, be it resolved that Council respectfully request a clear plan be communicated that establishes how the Province intends to modernize and expand firefighter training ensuring equal access to all municipal fire departments in Ontario, and as well, present a plan for funding to subsidise and or regulate the cost for firefighter training in the Province of Ontario. Carried. Resolution No. 59/21

If you require any further information, please contact this office, thank you. Yours truly,

Carol Watson, Clerk Township of Howick Cc Solicitor General Sylvia Jones Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Mark McDonald AMO President Graydon Smith All Ontario Municipalities

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March 19th 2A21 Sent via e-mail

Re: Town of Gravenhunst Resolution * Ontario Fire College \

Please be advised that on March l}th 2021the Town of Plympton-\Afuoming Counqil passed thefollowing motion to support the Town of Gravenhurst - Oniario Fire dotbge:. F

Motion #13 - Moved by Netty McEwen, Secanded by Tim Wilkins that Cauncil support item "v)" fromthe Town af Gravenhurct regarding the Ontario Fire College.

Motion Carried.

WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus has been in operation in Gravenhurst since 1958;and

WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus is one of the primary sources of certified trainingfor Ontario Firefighters; and

WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus has built a reputation of integrity, credibility, andreliability in providing some of the besttraining to our Fire Services within the Province ofOntario; and -\

WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus has been used to train and certify both Volunteer,Part-Time and Career firefighters throughout Ontario; and

WHEREAS the RegionalTraining Centers are not all created equal and similar in function to theOntario Fire College Campus; and

WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus gives Ontario Firefighters another option otherthan RegionalTraining Centers to obtain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)certiflcations; and

WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus is the most cost-effective method formunicipalities to qertify Firefighters to NFPA Standards in Ontario; and

WHEREAS the Ontario Government enacted and revoked 0. Eeg. 379118: FirefighterCertification in 2018; and

The Corporation of the Town of Plympton-WyomingP.O Box 250, 546 Niagara Street, Wyoming Ontario NON 1T0

Tel. 519-845-3939 Ontario Toll Free: lA77-313-3939)

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WHEREA$ when the Ontario Govemment revoked 0. Reg. 379118: Firefighter Certification, itwas made known by the Office of the Solicitor General that the act would be amended andbrought back in the future; and

THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Plympton-Wyoming requests that theProvince of Ontario reverse their decision to close the Ontario Fire College Campus inGravenhurst as the OFC is one of the b'est and most cost-effective methods for municipalities totrain their firefighters which assists us in protecting our residents; and

BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this Resolution is foruuarded to the Honourable DougFord Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Sylvia Jones; Ontario Solicitor General, theHonourable Steve Clark, Minister of MunicipalAffairs and Housing, the Ontario Fire Marshal;Jon Pegg, and all municipalities within the Province of Ontario.

lf you have any questions regarding the above motion, please do not hesitate tdcontact me by phoneor email at Ckg_afEiq]{tr&p"ly$ fi m-l-il$._qa

Sincerely,

ErinClerkTown of Plympton-Wyoming


Tel: 519-845-3939 Ontario Toll Free: 1-877-313-3939

TOWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL March 22, 2021

WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has been in operation since 1949, where its primary responsibility is to develop and delivery academically sound educational and hands on training programs to meet the needs of both today's and tomorrow's fire services; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College's main objective is to assist the students to become the best trained and most professional members of the Ontario fire service; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College is one of the primary sources of certified training for Ontario and Municipal Firefighters; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has built a reputation of integrity, credibility, and reliability in providing some of the best training for our fire services within the Province of Ontario; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College has been utilized by the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal for numerous years to train and certify our volunteer fire fighters; and WHEREAS the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Volunteer Fire Department is on call 24/7 for 365 days a year, with regular jobs and families that expect them to come home safely each and every time; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College provides fire fighters with another option other than Regional Training Centres to obtain their National Fire Protection Association certification ; and WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College is the most cost effective method to certify fire fighters to National Fire Protection Association standards in Ontario; and WHEREAS when the Government of Ontario enacted and revoked Ontario Regulation 379/18: Firefighter Certification, it was made known by the Office of the Solicitor General that the Act would be amended and brought back in the future; and

ZREAS the Ontario Fire Service stakeholders were not consulted regarding the

clo ure of the Ontario Fire Colleg_JAfaining facility in Gravenhurst; and

Carried □ Defeated □ ldnanimous

Mayor: \

I RECORDED VOTE J\OUE 4 EDBY:

NAME \ YEA NAY

Councillor H. Cameron '

Councillor S. Dillabough

Councillor J. Hunter

Deputy Mayor T. Deschamps

Mayor P. Sayeau

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TOWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL March 22 , 2021

Resolution Number: 2021- ______ _

Moved By: ___________ _

Seconded By: __________ _

WHEREAS municipalities in the Province of Ontario are mandated to establish a program including public education and fire prevention, and provide fire protection services as it deems may be necessary with its needs and circumstance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVES THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal hereby strongly requests that the Government of Ontario reverse their decision to close the Ontario Fire College as it is one of the best and most cost effective methods for municipalities to educate and train their firefighters which assists in protecting all residents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT if the Government of Ontario chooses to not reverse its decision to close the Ontario Fire College, the Province should provide direct financial support to municipalities to offset the increased training costs of providing Provincially mandated firefighting services; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford , Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Sylvia Jones; Ontario Solicitor General, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and House, the Ontario Fire Marshal, and all municipalities within the Province of Ontario.

□ Carried □ Defeated □ Unanimous

Mayor: _________ _

I RECORDED VOTE REQUESTED BY:

NAME YEA NAY

Councillor H. Cameron

Councillor S. Dillabough

Councillor J. Hunter

Deputy Mayor T. Deschamps

Mayor P. Sayeau

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HUDSON

903303 HANBURY RD. NEW LISKEARD, ON P0J1P0

(t) 705-647-5439 (f) 705-647-6373 www.hudson.ca [email protected]

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March 31st, 2021

The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Attention: Premier Ford

RE: Support for Fire Departments

At the Township of Hudson’s Regular Meeting of Council held on Wednesday March 3rd, 2021, the following resolution 2021-049 was put forward and passed:

WHEREAS the role of Ontario’s 441 fire departments and their approximate 30,000 full, part-time, and volunteer firefighters is to protect Ontarians and their property; and

WHEREAS according to the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management’s latest data, in Ontario there was over 11,000 number of loss fires, 9,500 no loss fires, 784 injuries, 91 fatalities, and over $820 million dollars of estimated loss in 2018; and

WHEREAS fire emergencies only make up a portion of the total calls for help received by fire and emergency service departments as they respond to nearly every public emergency, disaster, or 9-1-1 call; and

WHEREAS Ontario’s fire department infrastructure deficit continues to grow annually and is almost entirely borne by the municipality and local taxpayers with the majority having populations under 25,000; and

WHEREAS due to antiquated structures and equipment that do not meet current industry standards the safety of the Ontario public and Ontario firefighters is being jeopardized;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Hudson resolves as follows:

1. THAT the Federal and Provincial Government includes apparatuses, training, equipment and structures for fire departments as eligible categories to any further infrastructure programs which will not only provide immediate stimulus to the local, provincial and federal economies given current economic uncertainty but also ensure the safety of Canadians and dedicated firefighters; and

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2. THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure, local MPP, local MP, the Ontario Fire Marshal, Jon Pegg, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, and all Ontario Municipalities.

Please accept this for your consideration and any necessary action.

Sincerely,

Jordan Kemp Clerk-Treasurer Township of Hudson

CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALVIN

Resolution DATE March 9, 2021___ NO.__2021-052___ MOVED BY_____Sandy Cross___________________________________ SECONDED BY___Heather Olmstead__________________________________ “WHEREAS workers in Ontario without paid sick leave often feel forced to work when unwell so they can feed and support their families and are at risk of losing a paycheque or even their jobs if they stay home, and; WHEREAS the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit is temporary, not accessible to all and not usable for the crucial first few days of an illness, and; WHEREAS had legislated paid sick leave been in place before the global pandemic, lives would have been saved because infection rates would have been reduced, and; WHEREAS the lack of paid sick days has especially hurt Black, Indigenous, workers of colour, women and migrant workers who are over‐represented in low‐paying frontline jobs with few benefits and a reduced ability to work from home, and; WHEREAS the Ontario Medical Association, 11 GTHA Mayors and Chairs representing Ontario’s largest municipalities, the editorial board of the Toronto Star, the Toronto Board of Health, the Decent Work and Health Network, the Ontario Nurses Association, and several other professional associations representing thousands of healthcare workers have all called on the provincial government to legislate paid sick days; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Calvin endorses legislated sick leave and calls on the government of Ontario to permanently legislate universal paid sick days for all workers in Ontario during the pandemic and beyond, regardless of workplace size, type of work or immigration status, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this motion be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Labour, all Regional MPPs, and all Ontario Municipalities.”

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April 6, 2021 Honourable Doug Ford VIA EMAIL Premier of Ontario Email: [email protected] Re: Support for Universal Paid Sick Days in Ontario

Dear Premier Ford,

At its meeting held on March 8, 2021, Council for the Town of Amherstburg passed the following: Resolution # 20210308-073 “That Administration BE DIRECTED to send a letter of support regarding the City of St. Catherine's request for permanent universal paid sick days for all workers in Ontario during the pandemic and beyond.” Enclosed is a copy of the correspondence from the City of St. Catharines for convenience and reference purposes. Regards,

Tammy Fowkes Deputy Clerk, Town of Amherstburg (519) 736-0012 ext. 2216 [email protected]





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cc: Rebecca Alfieri, Council and Committee Coordinator, St. Catharines [email protected] Minister of Labour, Hon. Monte McNaughton [email protected] Taras Natyshak [email protected] Chris Lewis [email protected]

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February 9, 2021

The Honourable Doug Ford, M.P.P.

Premier of Ontario

Legislative Building

Queen's Park

Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Sent via email: [email protected] Re: Universal Paid Sick Days in Ontario Our File 35.31.99 Dear Premier Ford: At its meeting held on February 1, 2021, St. Catharines City Council approved the following motion:

“WHEREAS workers in Ontario without paid sick leave often feel forced to work when unwell so they can feed and support their families and are at risk of losing a paycheque or even their jobs if they stay home; and WHEREAS the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit is temporary, not accessible to all and not usable for the crucial first few days of an illness; and WHEREAS had legislated paid sick leave been in place before the global pandemic, lives would have been saved because infection rates would have been reduced; and WHEREAS the lack of paid sick days has especially hurt Black, Indigenous, workers of colour, women and migrant workers who are over-represented in low-paying frontline jobs with few benefits and a reduced ability to work from home; and WHEREAS the Ontario Medical Association, 11 GTHA Mayors and Chairs representing Ontario’s largest municipalities, the editorial board of the Toronto Star, the Toronto Board of Health, the Decent Work and Health Network, the Ontario Nurses Association, and several other professional associations representing thousands of healthcare workers have all called on the provincial government to legislate paid sick days; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Catharines endorses legislated sick leave and calls on the government of Ontario to permanently legislate universal paid sick days for all workers in Ontario during the pandemic and beyond, regardless of workplace size, type of work or immigration status; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this motion be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Labour, all Regional MPPs, Niagara Region, and all Ontario Municipalities.”


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Legislative & Planning Services Department Planning Services 1151 Bronte Road Oakville ON L6M 3L1

RE: Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 48 - An Amendment to Define a

Regional Urban Structure Dear Madam/Sir: The purpose of this letter is to request comments on Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) No. 48 - "An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure". As part of a phased approach to Halton Region’s municipal comprehensive review and in conformity with the Growth Plan, 2019, Draft ROPA 48 identifies non-discretionary components of a Regional Urban Structure through policies and mapping. It also includes minimum density targets and proportional mix targets for residents and jobs in certain strategic growth areas, updates municipal growth allocations to reflect Schedule 3 of the Growth Plan, 2019, and advances certain employment land conversions. In order for Regional staff to prepare the necessary recommendation report for Regional Council’s consideration, please reply to the Planning Services Division no later than Tuesday May 18, 2021, which is 70 days from today’s date. If you are unable to reply within that time, please advise this office. Notice of an open house and statutory public meeting for ROPA 48 will be circulated to your office through a subsequent notice. Please direct any inquiries to the undersigned by calling 905-825-6000 ext. 7354 or e-mailing [email protected]. Sincerely,

Karyn Poad, RPP MCIP Senior Planner Encl.: R48 - LPS17-21- Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 R48 - Draft Amendment No. 48 to the Regional Plan R48 - Halton Regional Council Minutes 03-21 Feb 17


DRAFTDraft Amendment No. 48 to THE REGIONAL PLAN

Official Plan for the Halton Planning Area Regional Municipality of Halton

___________________________ An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure

February 2021

Attachment #1 to LPS17-21

DRAFTDECLARATION

IN THE MATTER OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NUMBER 48

IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON

I, Graham Milne, in my capacity as Regional Clerk for the Regional Municipality of Halton, hereby declare that the attached text and schedules constituting Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 48 to the Halton Region Official Plan was adopted by Council for the Regional Municipality of Halton on X, 20XX by By-law No. X-XX, as amended, in accordance with Section 17(22) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13.

Graham Milne Date

Regional Clerk Regional Municipality of Halton

DRAFTTABLE OF CONTENTS

THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT .......................................................................... 1

PART A THE PREAMBLE ............................................................................................. 2

Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 2

Location ....................................................................................................................... 2

Basis ............................................................................................................................ 2

PART B THE AMENDMENT ......................................................................................... 4

Introductory Statement ................................................................................................ 4

Details of the Amendment ........................................................................................... 4

PART C THE APPENDICES ....................................................................................... 25

Appendix I Draft Track Changes Version ............................................................. 26

DRAFTTHE CONSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT

Part A, The Preamble, does not constitute part of this Amendment.

Part B, The Amendment, consisting of 91 items, constitutes Amendment No. 48 to the Regional Plan, the Official Plan for Halton Planning Area, Regional Municipality of Halton. The title of Amendment No. 48 is “An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure”.

Part C, The Appendices, does not constitute part of this Amendment.

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Purpose

The purpose of this Amendment is to implement components of the Regional Urban Structure that establishes a hierarchy of strategic growth areas in the Regional Official Plan and are components that the Region is required to identify to achieve conformity to the Growth Plan, 2019 in a manner that:

• Advances local plans and priorities that are of strategic importance to the Regionand will ultimately contribute to the successful implementation of the Region’sIntegrated Growth Management Strategy (IGMS), while the IGMS remains inprogress, and,

• Does not preclude the outcome of pending decisions by the Region, through theIGMS, with respect to the allocation of population and employment growth to the2051 planning horizon, to the Local Municipalities, and in particular, a decision onany expansion of the Urban Area (currently based upon a 2031 planninghorizon), which may be required.

Location

The area to which this Amendment applies is all lands within the Urban Area as identified on Map 1 of the Regional Official Plan.

Basis

In a letter dated November 12, 2019, regarding Provincial changes to the land use planning system, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing advised that municipalities may choose a phased approach to their municipal comprehensive review through multiple official plan amendments.

In September 2020, through Report LPS84-20, Regional Council directed that an initial Regional Official Plan Amendment be prepared to advance select local municipal planning priorities related to urban structure. A number of local municipal planning priorities to be considered included boundary and policy changes to Urban Growth Centres, delineation and assignment of density targets for Major Transit Station Areas, identification of additional growth nodes with a corresponding policy framework and limited employment conversions.

In response to advancing local plans and priorities related to the Regional Urban Structure, this Amendment identifies the non-discretionary components of the Regional Urban Structure that the Region is required to identify to achieve conformity to the Growth Plan, 2019.

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DRAFTThe contents of this amendment do not compromise the ability of Regional Council to comprehensively and objectivity evaluate the full range of growth concepts associated with the Integrated Growth Management and a subsequent Regional Official Plan Amendment.

Contents of Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 48

This Amendment defines a Regional Urban Structure through establishing a hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas into the Regional Official Plan based on local plans and priorities that have been supported by studies and initiatives undertaken by the local municipalities. The Amendment is comprised of the following:

• Urban Growth Centres (UGC) – Confirm the boundaries of the Urban GrowthCentres including Burlington, Milton and Midtown Oakville and minor policychanges to achieve conformity with the Growth Plan, 2019;

• Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA) – Provides defined boundaries for all MajorTransit Station Areas, density targets and policy changes in conformity with theGrowth Plan, 2019 and a policy framework to identify the stations as ProtectedMTSAs to meet the legislative requirements under Section 16(15) of the PlanningAct. The Downtown Burlington MTSA is removed and a policy framework isincluded for proposed Major Transit Station Areas;

• Regional Nodes – Provides for the identification of additional Regionallysignificant Strategic Growth Areas, already recognized in Local Municipal OfficialPlans or Council endorsed urban structures, and a corresponding policyframework;

• Employment Area Conversions – Provides an initial set of strategic employmentland conversions required for fully implementing local municipal plans andpriorities related to growth and intensification which meet the criteria identified bythe Region in conformity with the Provincial Growth Plan and which support theRegional Urban Structure, Local Urban Structure, and the implementation of localmunicipal plans and priorities related to growth and intensification.

• Mapping Updates - Provides mapping updates including a new Map 1H thatestablishes the Regional Urban Structure, Map 6 that delineates the boundariesof the MTSAs and updates to Map 1, 1C and 3 to reflect the Regional UrbanStructure.

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Introductory Statement

All of this part constitutes Amendment No. 48 to the Regional Plan, the Official Plan for Halton Planning Area, Regional Municipality of Halton.

Details of the Amendment

The Amendment consists of 91 items.

The Regional Plan is amended as follows:

• Items 1 through 86 (changes to text and tables)

Specified sections of the Plan are amended as per Table A of this Amendment.

• Items 87 through 91 (changes to and addition of maps)

Specified maps of the Plan are amended as per Table A of this Amendment and as shown on Attachments 1 through 5.

Track Changes Version of the Plan

For the convenience of the reader, the effect of ROPA 48 on the Regional Plan is shown in a document that includes the Parts of the Regional Plan proposed to be amended. This document shows the revisions, additions and deletions introduced by ROPA 48 in “track changes” and is presented as Appendix 1. In the event of conflict between the details of ROPA 48, as described under Part B of this Amendment and the document in Appendix 1, the former shall prevail.

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Table A

Item Section Number


1 26 Is amended by deleting the reference to “2031” and replacing it with a reference to “2051”.

2 34 Is amended to read as follows: “For certain physical elements of this Plan for which incremental decision-making is practical and desirable, e.g. population and employment forecasts and the supply of land within settlement areas urban envelopes, the planning horizon is the year 2031 2051.”

3 35 Is amended to read as follows: “For other more durable elements, such as the agricultural and natural heritage systems, and Strategic Growth Areas, and the planning vision of this Plan, the horizon is far beyond the year 2031 2051.”

4 44 Is amended to read as follows: “The Region's primary role is to provide broad policy directions on strategic matters such as management of land and natural resources, growth strategies, housing, economic development, water and wastewater services, solid waste management, transportation, and health and social services. Recognizing the above, the Local Municipalities are to deal with their local environments to best express their own individualities. The structuring of communities and neighbourhoods and the internal configuration Local Urban Structure of each of the Local Municipalities, for instance, are the responsibilities of the Local Municipalities as long as the overall planning vision for Halton and policies of this Plan, including the Regional Urban Structure, are adhered to.”

5 48 Is amended by deleting the reference to Intensification Areas and replacing it with a reference to “Strategic Growth Areas.”

6 50.2(1) Is amended to read as follows: “Settlement Areas, consisting of the Urban Area and its Regional Urban Structure as shown on Map 1H, Hamlets and Rural Clusters, as shown on Maps 1E and 1G,”

7 51.1 Is amended to read as follows: “Boundaries of the following specific areas are also outlined on Map 1, to provide information and assist in the application of policies:

(1) Niagara Escarpment Plan Area, as defined in the Niagara Escarpment Plan,

(2) Parkway Belt West Plan Area, as defined in the Parkway Belt West Plan, and

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Item Section Number


(3) Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside Area, as defined in the Greenbelt Plan., and

(4) Built-Up Area, generally based on the report Built Boundary for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006 (2008).”

8 51.3 [New]

A new Section 51.3 is added to read as follows: “Within the Urban Area designation as shown on Map 1, this Plan defines a Regional Urban Structure consisting of the following:

(1) Strategic Growth Areas that are subject to policies and/or conditions for development as described in Section 78 to 82.2 of this Plan and which are identified below and shown on Map 1H:

a) Urban Growth Centres;

b) Major Transit Station Areas;

c) Proposed Major Transit Station Areas;

d) Primary Regional Nodes;

e) Secondary Regional Nodes; and,

f) Regional Corridors

The detailed boundaries of Urban Growth Centres and Major Transit Station Areas are identified on Map 6.

(2) Regional Employment Areas that are subject to policies and/or conditions for development as described in Section 83 to 83.2 of this Plan and which are shown on Map 1H.

(3) The Built-Up Area as shown on Map 1H and the Designated Greenfield Area, consisting of lands within the Urban Area outside of the Built-Up Area, which are subject to specific targets and policies of this Plan. ”

9 52 Is amended to read as follows: “The boundaries of the land use designations, specific areas and constraint areas, as described under Sections 51, 51.1, and 51.2 and 51.3 and as shown on Map 1 and Maps 1B through 1G1H, are to be interpreted as follows:…”

10 55 Is amended by deleting the reference to “2031” and replacing it with a reference to “2051”.

11 55.3 [New]

A new Section 55.3 is added to read as follows: “The Regional Structure also sets out targets that apply to certain Strategic Growth Areas as set out in Table 2b. This includes minimum density targets for Urban Growth Centres and Major Transit Station Areas, as well as targets for the proportion of residents and jobs planned to be achieved within specific Strategic Growth Areas.”

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Item Section Number


12 Table 1 Is amended to read as follows: Table 1 POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTION

Population Employment

Municipality 2016 2031 2051 2016 2031 2051

Burlington 189,000 193,000 * 98,000 106,000 *

Oakville 200,000 255,000 * 103,000

127,000 *

Milton 113,000 238,000 * 39,000 114,000 *

Halton Hills 63,000 94,000 * 23,000 43,000 *

Halton Region 565,000 780,000 1,100,000 263,000

390,000 500,000

*Distribution of the 2051 population and employment forecasts to the Local Municipalities, forecasts to be determined through the municipal comprehensive review.

13 Table 2b [New]

A new Table 2b is added to read as follows:

Strategic Growth Area Minimum Density Target *

Target Proportion of Residents & Jobs

Residents Jobs

Urban Growth Centres / Major Transit Station Areas on a Priority Transit Corridor

Midtown Oakville / Oakville GO 200 65% 35%

Downtown Burlington / Burlington GO 200 65% 35%

Urban Growth Centres / Major Transit Station Areas on a Commuter Rail Corridor

Downtown Milton / Milton GO 200 65% 35%

Major Transit Station Areas on a Priority Transit Corridor

Bronte GO 150 40% 60%

Appleby GO 120 ** 40% 60%

Major Transit Station Areas on a Commuter Rail Corridor

Aldershot GO 150 75% 25%

Georgetown GO 100 80% 20%

Acton GO 70 70% 30%

Proposed Major Transit Station Areas

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Proposed Trafalgar GO TBD TBD TBD

Primary Regional Nodes

Uptown Core, Oakville n/a 85% 15%

Hospital District, Oakville n/a 40% 60%

Milton Education Village n/a 55% 45%

Palermo Village, Oakville n/a 60% 40%

Uptown Urban Centre, Burlington n/a 70% 30%

* For Urban Growth Centres, planned to be achieved by 2031; for Major Transit Station Areas and Regional Nodes, planned to be achieved beyond the 2051 planning horizon of this Plan. ** Alternative target subject to Ministers approval.

14 61(1) Is amended to read as follows: “shall be consistent with objectives and policies relating to areas of constraint as shown on Map 1 or Maps 1B through 1G, and the objectives and policies relating to the Regional Urban Structure as shown on Map 1H;”

15 72 [Title]

Is amended to read as follows: “Urban Area and the Regional Urban Structure”

16 72 [New]

A new Section 72 is added to read as follows: “The goal of the Urban Area and the Regional Urban Structure is to manage growth in a manner that fosters complete communities, enhances mobility across Halton, addresses climate change, and improves housing affordability, sustainability and economic prosperity.”

17 72.1 [Renumbered]

Is amended by renumbering Section 72 to Section 72.1.

18 72.1(6) Is amended to read as follows: “To identify an urban structure a Regional Urban Structure that supports the development of Intensification Areas directs growth to Strategic Growth Areas and protects Regional Employment Areas.”

19 74 Is amended to read as follows: “The Urban Area consists of areas so designated on Map 1 where urban services are or will be made available to accommodate existing and future urban development and amenities. Within the Urban Area, Employment Areas and Urban Growth Centres are identified on Map 1 as an overlays on top of the

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Item Section Number


Urban Area, for which specific policies apply.”

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75 Is amended to read as follows: “The Urban Area is planned to accommodate the distribution of population and employment for the Region and the four Local Municipalities as shown in Table 1, and, the Regional phasing as shown in Table 2a, and the targets for Strategic Growth Areas as shown in Table 2b.”

21 77(2.2)d)[i] Is amended to read as follows: “an evaluation of the performance and success of the intensification measures and policies in Section 81 79.3; and”

22 77.1 [Relocated]

Is amended by relocating Sections 77.1 – 77.4 to a new Section 83.

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78 [Title]

A new Section title is added to read as follows: “Regional Urban Structure”

24 78 [New]

A new Section 78 is added to read as follows: “Within the Urban Area, the Regional Urban Structure, as shown on Map 1H, implements Halton’s planning vision and growth management strategy to ensure efficient use of land and infrastructure while supporting transit, and the long-term protection of lands for employment uses. The Regional Urban Structure consists of the following structural components:

(1) Strategic Growth Areas;

(2) Regional Employment Areas

(3) Built-Up Areas; and

(4) Designated Greenfield Areas.”

25 78.1 [New]

A new Section 78.1 is added to read as follows: “The objectives of the Regional Urban Structure are:

(1) To provide a structure and a hierarchy in which to direct population and employment growth within the Urban Area to the planning horizon of this Plan;

(2) To focus a significant proportion of population and certain types of employment growth within Strategic Growth Areas through mixed use intensification supportive of the local role and function and reflective of its place in the hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas identified in this Plan;

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Item Section Number


(3) To provide increased opportunities for the development of Affordable Housing, particularly within Strategic Growth Areas;

(4) To identify Regional Employment Areas and protect them for long-term employment use, while providing flexibility to address changes in the role and function of these areas in relation to prevailing trends in the economy of the Region.”

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79 [Title]

Is amended to read as follows: “Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas”

27 79 [Renumbered]

Is amended by renumbering Section 78 to Section 79 and is further amended to read as follows: “The objectives of the Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas are:”

28 79(10.1) [New]

A new Section 79(10.1) is added to read as follows: “To conserve cultural heritage resources in order to foster a sense of place and benefit communities in Strategic Growth Areas.”

29 79(11) Is amended to read as follows: “For Regional Corridors Major Transit Station Areas and Intensification Corridors:

a) To achieve increased residential and employment densities in order to ensure the viability of existing and planned transit infrastructure and service.

b) To achieve a mix of residential, office, institutional and commercial development, where appropriate.

c) For Major Transit Station Areas, to provide access from various transportation modes to the transit facility, including consideration of, but not limited to, pedestrians, bicycle routes and bicycle parking, commuter pick-up/drop-off areas, carpool parking, car share vehicles, and parking/recharging stations for electric vehicles.

dc) For Intensification Corridors, to accommodate local services, including recreational, cultural and entertainment uses.”

30 79 Is amended by deleting the existing Section 79 and the words “[Section number not in use.]” as a result of the renumbering above.


Is amended by renumbering Section 80 to Section 79.1 and is further amended to read as follows: “Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas are parts of integral to the Regional Urban Structure within the Urban Area and consist of:

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Item Section Number


(1) Urban Growth Centres, as delineated shown as an overlay of on top of the Urban Area on Map 1 Map 1H and Map 6, subject to specific policies in Section 80.1, in addition to those for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas,

(2) Major Transit Station Areas (including Metrolinx-designated Mobility Hubs) as identified delineated on Map 1 Map 1H and Map 6 and identified by symbol on Map 3 and/or in Local Official Plans, which generally, consist of areas within 500 m to 800m of the Major Transit Station, subject to specific policies in Section 81, in addition to those for Strategic Growth Areas,

(3) Primary and Secondary Regional Nodes identified by symbol on Map 1H due to their contribution to the Regional Urban Structure, which have a concentration of residential and employment uses with development densities and patterns supportive of pedestrian traffic and public transit,

(34)Intensification Corridors Regional Corridors as shown on Map 1H and as identified in Local Official Plans, which consists of areas along Higher Order Transit Corridors and selected Arterial Roads within Urban Areas, as shown on Map 3, and

(45)Mixed Use Local Nodes as identified in Local Official Plans, which have a concentration of residential and employment uses with development densities and patterns supportive of pedestrian traffic and public transit.”

32 79.2 [New]

A new Section 79.2 is added to read as follows: “The Regional Urban Structure contains a hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas as delineated or identified by symbol on Map 1H:

(1) Urban Growth Centres / Major Transit Station Areas on a Priority

Transit Corridor;

(2) Urban Growth Centres / Major Transit Station Areas on a Commuter Rail Corridor;

(3) Major Transit Station Areas on a Priority Transit Corridor;

(4) Major Transit Station Areas on a Commuter Rail Corridor;

(5) Proposed Major Transit Station Areas;

(6) Primary Regional Nodes;

(7) Secondary Regional Nodes; and,

(8) Regional Corridors.

The Regional Urban Structure is supported by the Local Urban Structures identified in Local Official Plans which reflect this hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas and may include additional Local Nodes.”


Is amended by renumbering Section 81 to Section 79.3.

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34 79.3(1) [Renumbered]

Is amended to read as follows: “Direct development with higher densities and mixed uses to Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas in accordance with the hierarchy identified in Section 79.2 of this Plan.”


Is amended to read as follows: “Require Local Official Plans to identify Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas with detailed boundaries in accordance with the objectives and policies of this Plan, and for Urban Growth Centres and Major Transit Station Areas, in accordance with the boundaries as delineated on Map 1H and Map 6.”


Is amended to read as follows: “Require the Local Municipalities to prepare detailed official plan policies or an Area-Specific Plan for the development of a new Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Area or the redevelopment of an existing Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Area, in accordance with Sections 48 and 77(5) or for a Major Transit Station Area, in accordance within Section 81.2(4) of this Plan. The provisions for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas may be incorporated as part of a larger community plan.”


Is amended to read as follows: “Require Area-Specific Plans or policies for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas to include:

a) a transportation network designed to integrate active transportation, local transit services and inter-municipal/inter-regional higher order transit services; and

b) urban design guidelines to promote active transportation and transit-supportive land uses in accordance with Regional standards under Section 79.3(5) 81(5).”


Is amended by deleting the reference to “Intensification Areas” and replacing it with a reference to “Strategic Growth Areas”.




Is amended to read as follows: “Require the Local Municipalities to:

a) include Official Plan policies and adopt Zoning By-laws to meet intensification and mixed-use objectives for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas;

b) prescribe in Official Plans and Zoning By-laws minimum development

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Item Section Number


densities for lands within Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas in accordance with the minimum density targets and target proportions of residents and jobs set out in Table 2b, where applicable;

c) prohibit site-specific Official Plan or Zoning By-law amendments to reduce development density within an Intensification Area a Strategic Growth Area unless it is part of a municipal comprehensive review of the Official Plan or a review of the Area-Specific Plan for the Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas; and

d) promote development densities that will support existing and planned transit services.”

41 79.3(7.1) [Renumbered]

Is amended to read as follows: “Encourage the Local Municipalities to implement a development permit system Community Planning Permit System under the Planning Act for development approvals within Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas and in which case, require that such a system be consistent with policies of this Plan.”


Is amended to read as follows: “Consider intensification and development of Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas as the highest priority of urban development within the Region and implement programs and incentives, including Community Improvement Plans, Community Planning Permit System, and Inclusionary Zoning in Protected Major Transit Station Areas under the Planning Act, to promote and support intensification and further the development of Affordable Housing.”


Is amended to read as follows: “Ensure that Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas are development-ready by:

a) making available at the earliest opportunity water, waste water and transportation service capacities to support the development densities prescribed for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas; and

b) requiring Local Municipalities to adopt the Zoning By-laws under Section 81(7) 79.3(7), or equivalent Official Plan policies having the same effect, within one year of the approval of the Local Official Plan amendment introducing the Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas.”


Is amended by deleting the reference to “Intensification Areas” and replacing it with reference to “Strategic Growth Areas”.


Is amended by deleting the reference to “Intensification Areas” and replacing it with reference to “Strategic Growth Areas”.

46 79.3(10) Is amended by deleting the reference to “Intensification Areas” and replacing it

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Item Section Number


[Renumbered] with reference to “Strategic Growth Areas”.

47 79.3(10.1) [Renumbered]

Is amended to read as follows: “Require the Local Municipalities to direct major office, retail and appropriate major institutional development to Urban Growth Centres, Major Transit Station Areas (including Metrolinx-designated Mobility Hubs), areas with existing frequent transit services, or existing or planned higher order transit services.”



49 79.3(12) [New]

A new Section 79.3(12) is added to read as follows: “Ensure the long-term operational and economic viability of major employment uses, and achieve land use compatibility between major employment uses and sensitive land uses within or adjacent to Strategic Growth Areas, by requiring that such uses are planned and developed to avoid, or if avoidance is not possible, minimize and mitigate any potential adverse effects from odour, noise and other contaminants, and risk to public health and safety is minimized, in accordance with Section 143(12) of this Plan.”

50 79.3(13) [New]

A new section 79.3(13) is added to read as follows: “Require Local Municipalities to plan for employment uses within Strategic Growth Areas by:

a) establishing development criteria to ensure that the site-specific redevelopment of any employment lands retains space for a similar number of jobs to remain accommodated on site;

b) planning to achieve, where applicable, the target proportion of residents and jobs within the Strategic Growth Area as identified in Table 2b, through policies that:

[i] identify a minimum employment target for the Strategic Growth Area;

[ii] identify land use designations, permitted uses, and policies that support achieving both the minimum employment target and the target proportion of residents and jobs within the Strategic Growth Area;

[iii] identify the minimum amount of gross floor area that should be planned for employment uses, including major office uses, within the Strategic Growth Area in order to meet the minimum jobs target and the target proportion of residents and jobs;

[iv] identify specific lands within the Strategic Growth Area to be planned for employment-focused mixed use development, and, identifying a minimum proportion or threshold of the total gross floor area within this area to be developed for employment uses, where

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appropriate;

[v] encourage the development of employment uses as part of mixeduse developments and in advance of or concurrent with residential and other non-employment uses, and where appropriate, require that the gross floor area provided for employment uses within such mixed use developments represents a majority or significant proportion of the total gross floor area; and

[vi] identify other development criteria or policy approaches that supportachieving the minimum employment target and target proportion of residents and jobs within the Strategic Growth Area.

d) utilizing tools such as Community Improvement Plans, CommunityPlanning Permit Systems, Local Zoning By-laws, and other appropriate implementation tools to support, and where feasible require, the development of employment uses; and

e) monitoring on a regular basis and in conjunction with the Region, theamount of residential and employment development within Strategic Growth Areas to assess progress toward achieving the targets identified in Table 2b, and if there are significant deficits or deviations from these targets, developing a strategy to redress them as part of a review of the Local Official Plan or applicable Area-Specific Plan.”

51 79.3(14) [New]

A new Section 79.3(14) is added to read as follows:

“Only permit the addition of new Strategic Growth Areas to the Regional Urban Structure through a municipal comprehensive review of this Plan.”

52 79.3(15) [New]

A new Section 79.3(15) is added to read as follows:

“Only permit the addition of new Local Nodes to a Local Urban Structure, if initiated by the Local Municipality through a review of a Local Official Plan.”

53 80 [Renumbered]

Is amended by renumbering Section 81.1 to Section 80 and is further amended to read as follows:

“The objectives of the Urban Growth Centres, as shown delineated on Map 1 Map 1H, are:

(1) To serve as focal areas for investment in institutional and region-widepublic services, as well as commercial, recreational, cultural andentertainment uses;

(2) To accommodate and support major transit infrastructure the transitnetwork at the regional scale and provide connection points for inter- and intra-regional transit;

(3) To serve as high density major employment centres that will attractprovincially, nationally or internationally significant employment uses;

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(4) To function as the primary Strategic Growth Areas of the Regional Urban Structure hierarchy where accommodate a significant share of population and employment growth will be accommodated.”


Is amended by renumbering Section 81.2 to Section 80.1 and is further amended to read as follows: “The Urban Growth Centres are parts of Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas, which in turn are parts of the Urban Area and therefore are subject to the objectives and policies for both Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas and the Urban Area. The boundaries of the Urban Growth Centres as shown delineated on Map 1 Map 1H are to be interpreted in accordance with Section 52 of this Plan.”

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Is amended by renumbering Section 81.3 to Section 80.2 and is further amended to read as follows: “It is the policy of the Region to:

(1) Require Urban Growth Centres to be planned to achieve a minimum development density target of 200 residents and jobs combined per gross hectare by 2031 or earlier, as identified in Table 2b.

(2) Require Local Official Plans to show how the development density target for Urban Growth Centres under Section 81.3(1) 80.2(1) can be met, including the submission to the Region of any supporting background documentation.”

56 82 Is deleted in its entirety.

57 83 Is deleted in its entirety.

58 81 [Section Title]

A new section subtitle is added to read as follows: “Major Transit Station Areas”

59 81 [New]

A new Section 81 is added to read as follows: “The objectives of the Major Transit Station Areas, as delineated on Map 1H and Map 6, are:

(1) To leverage infrastructure investments and the development of public service facilities to support a significant share of growth, and achieve transit support densities through existing or planned frequent transit service.

(2) To provide a range and mix of transit-supportive uses, such as residential, retail, office and public uses that supports the area in a

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pedestrian-oriented urban environment.

(3) To function as an important Strategic Growth Area component of theRegional Urban Structure and leverage infrastructure investment and frequent transit service to accommodate increased densities and transit-supportive growth.

(4) To achieve multimodal access to stations and support completecommunities.

(5) To plan for a diverse mix of uses, including additional residential unitsand Affordable Housing, where appropriate.

(6) To protect existing significant employment uses within Major TransitStation Areas by ensuring land use compatibility with adjacent new development is achieved.”

60 81.1 [New]

A new Section 81.1 is added to read as follows:

“The Major Transit Station Areas (including the Major Transit Station Areas that are also Urban Growth Centres), as delineated on Map 1H and Map 6, are identified as Protected Major Transit Station Areas in accordance with Section 16(16) of the Planning Act.”

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“It is the policy of the Region to:

(1) Direct development with higher densities and mixed uses to MajorTransit Station Areas in accordance with the hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas identified in Section 79.2.

(2) Require Local Official Plans to plan to achieve:

a) the minimum density target for each Major Transit Station Area asprescribed in Table 2b, which may be achieved beyond the planning horizon of this Plan; and.

b) the target proportion of residents and jobs within each Major TransitStation Area as set out in Table 2b, where applicable.

(2.1) The minimum density target for an individual Major Transit Station Area may be revised prior to the completion of the municipal comprehensive review, to address recommendations of the municipal comprehensive review and/or Local Municipal planning studies.

(3) Require the Local Municipalities to delineate the boundaries of MajorTransit Station Areas in accordance with Map 1H and Map 6 in their Official Plans.

(4) Require the Local Municipalities to prepare detailed official plan policiesor an Area-Specific Plan for a Major Transit Station Area, in accordance with Sections 48 and 77(5) of this Plan that also:

a) identifies the minimum density target to be achieved expressed as

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the number of residents and jobs per hectare in accordance with Table 2b.

b) identifies the target proportion of residents and jobs that must be planned for in accordance with Table 2b.

c) identifies land uses to support complete communities.

d) prohibits the establishment of land uses and built form that would adversely affect the achievement of the targets established in Table 2b.

e) identifies and protects lands that may be needed for future enhancement or expansion of transit infrastructure, as appropriate.

f) achieves land use compatibility, by ensuring that the development of sensitive land uses or major office uses, avoids, or where avoidance is not possible, minimizes and mitigates adverse impacts on industrial, manufacturing or other uses that are vulnerable to encroachment, in accordance with Section 143(12) of this Plan.

g) are transit-supportive and achieve multimodal access to the stations, ensure connections to all transit service, and provide infrastructure to support active transportation.

h) encourages alternative development standards, including reduced parking standards in Major Transit Station Areas.

j) establishes Affordable Housing targets in accordance with the applicable policies of Section 86 of this Plan, and inclusionary zoning policies authorizing a minimum number of Affordable Housing units, and/or a minimum gross floor area of Affordable Housing, within residential and mixed use buildings, and providing for their maintenance as Affordable Housing units over a period of time where appropriate. The Inclusionary Zoning policies will be based on the completion of an assessment report prepared by the Region or Local Municipality that includes an analysis of demographics, income, housing supply and housing need and demand; current average market prices and rents, and an analysis of the potential impacts of Inclusionary Zoning on the housing market to the satisfaction of the Region.

i) includes detailed policies and development criteria to ensure that the development of employment uses planned within the Major Transit Station Area meet the requirements of Section 79.3(13) of this Plan.”

62 81.3 [Section Title]

A new section subtitle is added to read as follows: “Proposed Major Transit Station Areas”

63 81.3 [New]

A new Section 81.3 is added to read as follows: “The objectives of Proposed Major Transit Station Areas as identified on Map 1H

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and Map 6 are:

(1) To provide opportunities to leverage Provincial transit infrastructure investments through the identification and development of new station areas to support growth and achieve transit-supportive densities through existing or planned frequent transit service.

(2) To identify a proposed station area that would achieve increased

residential and employment densities to support existing and planned transit service.”

64 81.4 [New]

A new Section 81.4 is added to read as follows: “It is the policy of the Region to:

(1) Require the boundaries of the Proposed Major Transit Station Area to be delineated once the location has been determined in accordance with the following principles:

a) establish a preliminary boundary that is within a 500m to 800m

radius of the transit station;

b) refine the preliminary boundary to exclude undevelopable lands including the Regional Natural Heritage System or areas protected by Provincial Plans such as the Greenbelt Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Parkway Belt West Plan.

(2) Once the location of a Proposed Major Transit Station Area has been

determined and delineated, establish a minimum density target, in accordance with the policies of this Plan.

(3) Require the Local Municipalities to prepare an Area-Specific Plan for a

delineated Proposed Major Transit Station Area in accordance with Section 81.2(4).

(4) Any review of development applications within a Major Transit Station

Area as delineated on Map 6 and a proposed Major Transit Station Area must consider the goals, objectives and policies of this Plan, including in the period before the Local Municipalities have established Major Transit Station Area policies in accordance with Section 16(17) of the Planning Act.”

65 82 [Section Title]

A new section subtitle is added to read as follows: “Regional Nodes”

66 82 [New]

A new Section 82 is added to read as follows: “The objectives of the Regional Nodes, as identified by symbol on Map 1H, are:

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(1) To recognize Strategic Growth Areas in the Region which are an integral

component of the Regional Urban Structure, and are historic downtown areas, or contain a concentration of public service facilities (i.e. hospitals, universities) and/or transit-supportive, high density uses.

(2) To leverage infrastructure investments and the development of public service facilities to support forecasted growth.

(3) To provide a range and mix of transit-supportive uses, such as residential, retail, office and public uses that supports the area in a pedestrian-oriented urban environment.”

67 82.1 [New]

A new Section 82.1 is added to read as follows: “The Regional Nodes as identified on Map 1H by symbol are:

(1) Primary Regional Nodes that are planned to accommodate growth and contain a concentration of public service facilities or transit-supportive high-density mixed uses, or which perform a regional transit network function at a scale appropriate for their context:

a) Uptown Core, Oakville;

b) Hospital District, Oakville;

c) Milton Education Village, Milton;

d) Palermo Village, Oakville; and

e) Uptown Urban Centre, Burlington.

(2) Secondary Regional Nodes that are historic downtown areas or villages, and/or are intended to be a focus for growth through mixed use intensification at a scale appropriate for their context:

a) Neyagawa Urban Core, Oakville;

b) Kerr Village, Oakville

c) Bronte Village, Oakville;

d) Downtown Oakville;

e) Downtown Urban Centre, Burlington;

f) Downtown Georgetown, Halton Hills; and

g) Guelph Street Corridor, Halton Hills.”

68 82.2 [New]

A new Section 82.2 is added to read as follows: “It is the policy of the Region to:

(1) Direct development with higher densities and mixed uses to Regional Nodes in accordance with the hierarchy identified in Section 79.2, and

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based on the level of existing and planned transit service.

(2) Require the Local Municipalities to delineate the boundaries of Regional Nodes, and identify a minimum density target expressed as the minimum number of residents and jobs per hectare for the delineated area.

(3) For applicable Primary Regional Nodes identified in Table 2b, require the Local Municipalities to plan to achieve the target proportion of residents and jobs specified.

(4) Require the Local Municipalities to prepare detailed official plan policies or an Area-Specific Plan for Regional Nodes, in accordance with Sections 48 and 77(5) of this Plan.”

69 83 [Renumbered]

Is amended by relocating and renumbering Section 77.1 to a new Section 83.


Is amended by relocating and renumbering Section 77.2 to a new Section 83.1 and is further amended by deleting the cross-reference to Map 1 and replacing it with a reference to Map 1H."


Is amended by relocating and renumbering Section 77.4 to a new Section 83.2.

72 83.2(7) [New]

A new Section 83.2 (7) is added to read as follows: “Where Employment Areas are located within a Major Transit Station Area as delineated on Map 1H, recognize the dual role and function of these Major Transit Station Areas as mixed use Strategic Growth Areas as well as the location of important existing employment uses, and, require Local Municipalities to plan for these areas by:

a) recognizing the importance of existing employment uses and the potential for employment growth and intensification within the Employment Area and within adjacent mixed use areas;

b) providing an appropriate interface between the Employment Area and adjacent mixed use areas to maintain land use compatibility; and

c) only permitting development within adjacent mixed use areas if land use compatibility can be addressed in a manner that protects existing employment uses in accordance with Section 79.3(12) of this Plan.”

73 170(4.2) Is amended to read as follows: “Protect employment lands for economic development during the current planning period 2031 2051 in accordance with Sections 77.1 83, and 77.2 83.1, of this Plan.

74 240 Is amended to read as follows:

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“[Section number not in use FREQUENT TRANSIT means a public transit service that runs at least every 15 minutes in both directions throughout the day and into the evening every day of the week.”

75 253.2 Is amended to read as follows:

“INTENSIFICATION AREAS means lands identified by the Region or its Local Municipalities within the Urban Area that are to be the focus for accommodating intensification. Intensification Areas include Urban Growth Centres, Major Transit Station Areas (including Metrolinx-designated Mobility Hubs), Intensification Corridors, and Mixed Use Nodes. [Section number not in use.]”.


“INTENSIFICATION CORRIDOR means Intensification Areas identified along major roads, arterials or higher order transit corridors that have the potential to provide a focus for higher density mixed-use development consistent with planned transit service levels. [Section number not in use.]”.

77 255.1 [New]


“LOCAL NODE means a Strategic Growth Area identified by a Local Municipality in an approved Official Plan, which has a role in the accommodation of mixed use intensification at a scale appropriate to the context.”

78 255.2 [New]

A new Section 255.2 added to read as follows:

“LOCAL URBAN STRUCTURE means an urban structure defined by a Local Municipality in an approved Official Plan, which furthers the growth management and community building objectives of the Local Municipality, and complements the Regional Urban Structure, in conformity with the Regional Official Plan.”


“MAJOR TRANSIT STATION AREA means the area including and around any existing or planned higher order transit station within the Urban Area; or the area including and around a major bus depot in an urban core. Station areas generally are defined as the area within an approximate 500m to 800m radius of a transit station, representing about a 10-minute walk.”

80 259.3 Is amended by deleting the definition for the term ‘Mobility Hub’ and adding a definition for the term ‘Multimodal’”

“MOBILITY HUB means Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA’s) that are designated by Metrolinx as regionally significant given the level of transit service that is planned for them and the development potential around them. They are places of connectivity between rapid transit services, and also places where different modes of transportation, from walking to high-speed rail, come together. They have, or are planned to have a concentration of mixed use development around a major transit station. Given the high level of transit

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service at or forecasted for Mobility Hubs relative to other MTSAs, it is recommended that the Mobility Hub areas receive a commensurately higher level of development intensity and design consideration that supports transit and multi-modal travel than what may be applied in other MTSAs. MULTIMODAL means the availability or use of more than one form of transportation, such as automobiles, walking, cycling, buses, rapid transit, rail (such as commuter), trucks, air and marine.”


“[Section number not in use] PRIORITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR means a transit corridor shown in Schedule 5 of the Growth Plan, 2019.”

82 269.1 [New]


“PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES means lands, buildings and structures for the provision of programs and services provided or subsidized by a government or other body, such as social assistance, recreation, police and fire protection, health and education programs, long-term care services and cultural services.”


“[Section number not in use] REGIONAL CORRIDOR means a Strategic Growth Area identified along major roads, arterials or higher order transit corridors that are planned to accommodate a significant amount of growth in alignment with the delivery of frequent transit and to support future transit projects.”


“[Section number not in use] REGIONAL NODE means a Strategic Growth Area derived from a Local Urban Structure that has a role in the accommodation of mixed use intensification, and supporting the transit network in the Region, which merits its identification as a component of the Regional Urban Structure hierarchy.”

85 280.2 [New]


“STRATEGIC GROWTH AREAS means lands identified by the Region or its Local Municipalities within the Urban Area that are to be the focus for accommodating population and employment intensification. Strategic Growth Areas include Urban Growth Centres, Major Transit Station Areas, Regional Nodes, Regional Corridors, and Local Nodes as identified in Local Official Plans.”


“URBAN GROWTH CENTRE means the areas identified delineated on Map 1 Map 1H of this Plan, which for Halton includes the areas known as Downtown Burlington, Downtown Milton and Midtown Oakville.”

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87 Map 1 Map 1, Regional Structure, is deleted and replaced with a new Map 1, Regional Structure, as shown herein and provided as Attachment #1.

88 Map 1C Map 1C, Future Strategic Employment Areas, is deleted and replaced with a new Map 1C, Future Strategic Employment Areas, as shown herein and provided as Attachment #2.

89 Map 1H Map 1H, Regional Urban Structure, is added, as shown herein and provided as Attachment #3.

90 Map 3 Map 3, Functional Plan of Major Transportation Facilities, is deleted and replaced with a new Map 3, as shown herein and provided as Attachment #4.

91 Map 6 Map 6, Strategic Growth Areas, is added, as shown herein and provided as Attachment #5.

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DRAFTPART C THE APPENDICES

The following Appendices do not constitute part of Amendment No. 48, but are included as information supporting the amendment.

Appendix I Draft Track Changes version of ROPA 48

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DRAFTHALTON REGION OFFICIAL PLAN

Official Plan for the Halton Planning Area Regional Municipality of Halton

Office Consolidation June 19, 2018

WITH DRAFT MODIFICATIONS FOR ROPA 48

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Halton Region Official Plan 28 June 19, 2018

PART II BASIC POSITION

HALTON'S PLANNING VISION

25. Regional Council supports the concept of "sustainable development”, which meets theneed of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirown need. (“Our Common Future, The World Commission on Environment andDevelopment, 1987”) Planning decisions in Halton will be made based on a properbalance among the following factors: protecting the natural environment, preservingPrime Agricultural Areas, enhancing its economic competitiveness, and fostering ahealthy, equitable society. Towards this end, Regional Council subscribes to thefollowing principles of sustainability: that natural resources are not being over-used;that waste generated does not accumulate over time; that the natural environment is notbeing degraded; and that this and future generations’ capacity to meet their physical,social and economic needs is not being compromised. The overall goal is to enhance thequality of life for all people of Halton, today and into the future.

26. Halton recognizes its strategic location within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areaand the importance of population and employment growth to the social and economiclife of its residents. Halton expects further urbanization and changes to its landscapewithin the planning period between now and 2031 2051. In this regard, Halton willundertake the necessary steps to ensure that growth will be accommodated in a fashionthat is orderly, manageable, yet sensitive to its natural environment, heritage and culture.To maintain Halton as a desirable and identifiable place for this and future generations,certain landscapes within Halton must be preserved permanently. This concept of“landscape permanence” represents Halton's fundamental value in land use planningand will guide its decisions and actions on proposed land use changes accordingly.

27. In Halton’s vision, its future landscape will always consist of three principal categories ofland uses in large measures:

(1) settlement areas with identifiable communities,

(2) a rural countryside where agriculture is the preferred and predominant activity, and

(3) a natural heritage system that is integrated within settlement areas and the ruralcountryside, to preserve and enhance the biological diversity and ecologicalfunctions of Halton.

The land uses in these categories are complementary to each other and will together move Halton towards the goal of sustainability. Each will always exist in large measures over time, both during and beyond the planning period.

28. [Section number not in use.]

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29. The concept of landscape permanence will be reflected in the goals, objectives, and policiesof this Plan. In pursuit of this concept, Regional Council will exercise its powers andauthority, as permitted by legislation, and deploy its resources accordingly. Othergovernment agencies, as well as individuals or corporations, making decisions affectingHalton's landscape are also encouraged to incorporate this concept.

30. Although the best means of preserving landscapes is by public ownership, the Regionbelieves that this is impractical or unnecessary in most cases. Instead, the preservationshould be a shared value among Halton's residents, land owners, business sector,development industry, agricultural community and government agencies. RegionalCouncil therefore advocates the principle of “land stewardship”--that all land ownersare entitled to reasonable use and enjoyment of their land but they are also stewards ofthe land and should give proper regard to the long term environmental interests inproposing any land use change to their land. Within the rural area the protection anduse of rural resources including agriculture is supported as the predominant use inharmony with the natural environment. As well, within parts of the natural heritagesystem, agriculture supported as the predominant use in harmony with the naturalenvironment. In its approach to making planning decisions, Council will refer to theconcept of sustainable development and the principles of sustainability, i.e., seeking abalance among the environmental, economic and social interests.

31. In its vision of planning for Halton's future, Halton believes in building “healthycommunities”. A healthy community is one:

(1) that fosters among the residents a state of physical, mental, social and economicwell-being;

(2) where residents take part in, and have a sense of control over, decisions that affectthem;

(3) that is physically so designed to minimize the stress of daily living and meet thelife-long needs of its residents;

(4) where a full range of housing, employment, social, health, educational,recreational and cultural opportunities are accessible for all segments of thecommunity;

(5) where mobility is provided primarily through an affordable, convenient, safe andefficient public transportation system and non-motorized travel modes; and

(6) where the principles of sustainability are embraced and practised by residents,businesses and governments.

32. Finally, Halton recognizes the importance of a sustainable and prosperous economy andthe need for its businesses and employers to compete in a world economy. Towards this

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end, Halton will actively maintain, develop and expand its economic and assessment base through economic development strategies, timely provision of infrastructure, cost-effective delivery of services, strong fiscal management, proactive planning policies, and support for development opportunities that respond to the vision and policies of this Plan.

33. In summary, Halton will use the concept of sustainable development and principles ofsustainability to guide its land use decisions and hence achieve its planning vision.Stated plainly, this vision is to preserve for this and future generations a landscape thatis rich, diverse, balanced, productive and sustainable, and a society that is economicallystrong, equitable and caring. Specifically, such a vision will be delivered through thetwo main themes of land stewardship and healthy communities. Part III, LandStewardship Policies, describes area-specific land use policies that apply to designatedgeographical areas of Halton to support the concept of landscape permanence. Part IV,Healthy Communities Policies, contains general policies that apply to all land usedecisions to be made in Halton.

PLANNING HORIZON

34. For certain physical elements of this Plan for which incremental decision-making ispractical and desirable, e.g. population and employment forecasts and the supply ofland within settlement areas urban envelopes, the planning horizon is the year 2031 2051.

35. For other more durable elements, such as the agricultural and natural heritage systemsand Strategic Growth Areas, and the planning vision of this Plan, the horizon is farbeyond the year 2031 2051. Regional Council is cognizant of the fact that land usedecisions have a permanent impact on the landscape and should be made in the contextof a time frame well beyond the planning horizon.

HALTON AND THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

36. In preparing and adopting this Plan, the Region has recognized and considered carefullythose Provincial Plans and policies currently in effect. To the extent Regional Councildeems appropriate for Halton, Halton proceeds on the premise that Halton can adoptpositions and policies more restrictive than the Province, unless doing so would conflictwith Provincial Plans and policies.

37. The Region views its relationship with the Province of Ontario as encompassing thefollowing:

(1) effecting Provincial Plans and policies in the context appropriate for Halton and itsLocal Municipalities and within the Region's financial capability;

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(2) acting on behalf of the Province in planning approvals, application reviews andmatters that have been delegated to the Region under the Planning Act or otherProvincial legislation;

(3) coordinating plans, programs and activities among Provincial ministries, theRegion and the Local Municipalities; and

(4) responding to Provincial initiatives and proposed policies, plans and legislationafter consulting its Local Municipalities and public agencies in Halton.

38. The Region will encourage the Province to:

(1) provide clear Provincial direction on planning issues;

(2) streamline Provincial legislation and the land use planning process;

(3) increase coordination and set priorities of mandate among Provincial ministriesand agencies;

(4) sort out and assign responsibilities to the appropriate level of government based onthe principle of direct accountability supported by appropriate fiscal resources; and

(5) provide the necessary tools and resources, including fiscal and legislative ones, toassist the Region in implementing Provincial policies and plans in accordance withgoals, objectives and policies of this Plan.

HALTON AND ITS SURROUNDING REGION

39. The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), as currently defined, comprises theCities of Toronto and Hamilton and the Regional Municipalities of Halton, Peel, Yorkand Durham (see Figure 1). Extending this area to include the surrounding urbancentres would encompass the Greater Golden Horseshoe region, the most populous andeconomically active part of Ontario. Some of these centres are the fastest growing areaswithin the Province. Halton is remarkably well situated within this conurbation ofsettlement.

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FIGURE 1: GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA

FIGURE 2: LOCAL MUNICIPALITES IN HALTON

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40. Halton Region acknowledges the need to consider its own planning area as part of a largerphysical, social and economic entity such as the GTHA or the Greater Golden Horseshoe.The natural environment traverses political boundaries and environmental problems canonly be dealt with effectively on a multi-jurisdictional, cooperative basis. Many socialand economic issues that face Halton result from forces over which the Region has littlecontrol. Particular attention must be paid by Regional Council to inter-regional issuesand forces affecting the GTHA and the surrounding area in an effort to apply Regionalresources strategically to those matters over which it does have some control.

41. Halton Region views its role within the GTHA and its participation on GTHA issues asone of partnership with the other regions or cities and the Province to promoteunderstanding of issues, to exchange openly information and views, and to seeksolutions to common problems. In so doing, Regional Council will express and pursueits planning vision and objectives with vigour, firmly believing that the strength of theGTHA or the Province is founded on the diversity and individuality of itsmunicipalities. Therefore, it is Regional Council's opinion that the GTHA partnership isan association of common interest and expediency and should remain as such.

42. Halton also recognizes its historical relationship and association with the neighbouringCity of Hamilton, Regional Municipality of Peel, County of Wellington, and theirrespective member municipalities and will continue to coordinate with them itsplanning efforts and pursue common interests.

HALTON AND THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES

43. This Plan recognizes and is based on the following framework of roles andresponsibilities for the Region and its four Local Municipalities: the City of Burlingtonand the Towns of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills (see Figure 2).

44. The Region's primary role is to provide broad policy directions on strategic matters suchas management of land and natural resources, growth strategies, housing, economicdevelopment, water and wastewater services, solid waste management, transportation,and health and social services. Recognizing the above, the Local Municipalities are todeal with their local environments to best express their own individualities. Thestructuring of communities and neighbourhoods and the internal configuration LocalUrban Structure of each of the Local Municipalities, for instance, are the responsibilitiesof the Local Municipalities as long as the overall planning vision for Halton and policiesof this Plan, including the Regional Urban Structure, are adhered to.

45. The Planning Act requires that Local Municipalities' Official Plans and Zoning By-lawsbe amended to conform with this Plan.

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46. The Regional Plan is a strategy for development of the entire Region, with sufficient detail to permit the achievement of Halton's planning vision and objectives.

47. Local Official Plans, covering the whole of each Local Municipality, are necessary extensions of The Regional Plan, and are intended to direct development in accordance with local desires while adhering to policies of this Plan. They will contain development phasing and land use distributions and standards at a level of detail sufficient for the implementation of both Regional and local policies, and for the preparation of Zoning By-laws and specific development proposals. In the event of conflict between policies of The Regional Plan and those of a Local Official Plan, the former shall prevail.

48. Area-Specific Plans such as secondary plans are to be prepared by the Local Municipalities for settlement areas such as new communities, Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas and Hamlets in accordance with policies of this Plan.

49. Area-Specific Plans shall be in conformity with Regional and Local Official Plans and be incorporated as amendments to the Local Official Plan.

HALTON’S REGIONAL STRUCTURE

50. The Regional Structure, as shown on Map 1, represents Halton's basic position on the use of land and natural resources within its planning area and is the framework within which Local Official Plans, amendments and by-laws shall be prepared.

50.1 The framework for the Regional Structure includes the provisions of the Provincial Policy Statement (2005) as well as the following Provincial Plans: the Niagara Escarpment Plan, the Parkway Belt West Plan, the Greenbelt Plan, and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

50.2 The Regional Structure implements Halton’s planning vision of its future landscape as described in Section 27 by organizing land uses into the following broad categories:

(1) Settlement Areas, consisting of the Urban Area and its Regional Urban Structure as shown on Map 1H, Hamlets and Rural Clusters, as shown on Maps 1E and 1G,

(2) Agricultural System, consisting of the Agricultural Area and those parts of the Natural Heritage System outside the Key Features or where the only Key Feature is a significant earth science area of natural and scientific interest, as shown on Map 1E, and

(3) Natural Heritage System, consisting of the Regional Natural Heritage System and the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, as shown on Map 1G.

Certain parts of the Agricultural System and the Natural Heritage System overlap each other as they meet the objectives of both these systems. Specific land uses, however,

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under these categories are governed by policies and permitted uses according to mutually exclusive land use designations as described in Section 51 and constraints to development as described in Section 51.2.

51. The Regional Structure consists of the following mutually exclusive land usedesignations:

(1) Urban Area, where urban services are provided to accommodate concentrations ofexisting and future development,

(2) Agricultural Area, within which the primary activity is agricultural operation,

(2.1) [Section number not in use.]

(2.2) Hamlets, which are compact rural communities,

(2.3) Mineral Resource Extraction Areas, where a valid licence has been issued under the Aggregate Resources Act,

(3) Regional Natural Heritage System, a system of connected natural areas and openspace to preserve and enhance the biological diversity and ecological functionswithin Halton,

(3.1) Regional Waterfront Parks, to provide public access and recreational opportunities at strategic locations along Halton’s waterfront, and,

(4) North Aldershot Policy Area, which implements the North Aldershot Inter-Agency Review, permitting a limited amount of development while protectingnatural areas.

51.1 Boundaries of the following specific areas are also outlined on Map 1, to provide information and assist in the application of policies:

(1) Niagara Escarpment Plan Area, as defined in the Niagara Escarpment Plan,

(2) Parkway Belt West Plan Area, as defined in the Parkway Belt West Plan, and

(3) Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside Area, as defined in the Greenbelt Plan., and

(4) Built-Up Area, generally based on the report Built Boundary for the Growth Plan forthe Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006 (2008).

To provide context, the three Provincial Plan Areas under Sections 51.1(1), 51.1(2) and 51.1(3), are shown on Map 1A, with additional details on the key Provincial land use designations.

51.2 Each land use designation has specific goals, objectives and policies, including permitted uses, governing development within the area so designated. Additionally, certain areas

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are subject to other policies and/or conditions for development, as described in Sections 139.3 to 139.12. They are as follows:

(1) Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, as shown on Map 1,

(1.1) Parkway Belt Transportation and Utility Corridors, as shown on Map 1B,

(2) Future Strategic Employment Areas, as shown on Map 1C,

(3) Municipal Wellhead Protection Zones, as shown on Map 1D,

(4) Prime Agricultural Areas, as shown on Map 1E,

(5) Identified Mineral Resource Areas, as shown on Map 1F, and

(6) Key Features of both the Greenbelt and Regional Natural Heritage Systems, as shown on Map 1G.

51.3 Within the Urban Area designation as shown on Map 1, this Plan defines a Regional Urban Structure consisting of the following:

(1) Strategic Growth Areas that are subject to policies and/or conditions for development as described in Section 78 to 82.2 of this Plan and which are identified below as shown on Map 1H:

(a) Urban Growth Centres;

(b) Major Transit Station Areas;

(c) Proposed Major Transit Station Areas

(d) Primary Regional Nodes;

(e) Secondary Regional Nodes; and

(f) Regional Corridors

The detailed boundaries of Urban Growth Centres and Major Transit Station Areas are identified on Map 6.

(2) Regional Employment Areas that are subject to policies and/or conditions for development as described in Section 83 to 83.2 of this Plan and which are shown on Map 1H,

(3) The Built-Up Area as shown on Map 1H and the Designated Greenfield Area, consisting of lands within the Urban Area outside of the Built-Up Area, which are subject to specific targets and policies of this Plan.

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52. The boundaries of the land use designations, specific areas and constraint areas, asdescribed under Sections 51, 51.1 and 51. 2, and 51.3 and as shown on Map 1 and Maps1B through 1G 1H, are to be interpreted as follows:

(1) Where the boundaries between two designations appear to coincide with suchfacilities as roads, railways, and electrical transmission lines, it is intended that therights-of-way of such facilities will fall under the more restrictive of the twodesignations, unless otherwise indicated by specific policies of this Plan.

(2) Where the boundaries are formed by a combination of such well-defined featuresas roads, railways, electrical transmission lines, municipal and propertyboundaries, original township lot or concession lines, streams, and topographicfeatures, they are firm and fixed and can only be changed by a formal amendmentto this Plan, unless otherwise exempted by specific policies of this Plan.

(3) The interpretation of other boundaries that are not so well-defined, will be theresponsibility of the Region, in consultation with appropriate agencies and theiragents, based on the general intent of this Plan and utilizing the most detailed andup-to-date information available and/or site inspection.



55. The Regional Structure is accompanied by a growth strategy for Halton based on thedistribution of population and employment for the planning horizon year of 2031 2051as contained in Table 1, and in accordance with the Regional phasing outlined on Map 5,as well as by other infrastructure elements such as transportation systems and urbanservices and other policies of this Plan.

55.1 The Regional Structure also sets out targets for intensifying development within the Built-Up Area, and development density in the Designated Greenfield Areas as contained in Table 2.

55.2 The Regional Structure also sets out the Regional phasing to be achieved every five years from 2012 to 2031 between the Built-Up Areas and the Designated Greenfield Areas in Table 2a.

55.3 The Regional Structure also sets out targets that apply to certain Strategic Growth Areas as set out in Table 2b. This includes minimum density targets for Urban Growth Centres, and Major Transit Station Areas, as well as targets for the proportion of residents and jobs planned to be achieved within specific Strategic Growth Areas.

56. Guided by Halton's planning vision, policies in this Plan are developed to ensure theintegrity, maintenance and enhancement of the Regional Structure.

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TABLE 1 POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTION *

Population1 Employment

Municipality 2006 2031 2051 2006 2031 2051

Burlington 171,000 193,000 * 88,000 106,000 *

Oakville 172,000 255,000 * 82,000 127,000 *

Milton 56,000 238,000 * 28,000 114,000 *

Halton Hills 58,000 94,000 * 20,000 43,000 *

Halton Region2 456,000 780,000 1,100,000 218,000 390,000 500,000

* Distribution of the 2051 population an employment forecasts to the Local Municipalities, forecasts to be determined through the municipal comprehensive review.

1 Population numbers in this table are “total population” numbers including approximately 4% undercoverage from the official “Census population” numbers reported by Statistics Canada. 2 Totals for the Region may not add up due to rounding.

TABLE 2 INTENSIFICATION AND DENSITY TARGETS

Municipality

Minimum Number of New Housing Units to Be Added To

the Built-Up Area Between 2015 and 2031

Minimum Overall Development Density in Designated

Greenfield Area (Residents and Jobs Combined Per Gross

Hectare)1

Burlington 8,300 45

Oakville 13,500 46

Milton 5,300 58

Halton Hills 5,100 39

Halton Region2 32,2002 50

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2 This number represents 40 per cent of the new housing units occurring within Halton Region between 2015 and 2031.

TABLE 2A REGIONAL PHASING

Municipality 2012-2016 2017-2021 2022-2026 2027-2031

Halton Region

Units in Designated Greenfield Area 17,899 16,606 16,350 14,371

Low Density Units 11,322 11,398 9,855 10,622

Medium & High Density Units 6,577 5,208 6,495 3,749

Units inside the Built Boundary 9,187 12,245 11,606 11,699

Employment 37,460 39,191 28,026 34,290

Municipality 2012-2016 2017-2021 2022-2026 2027-2031

Oakville


Low Density Units 3,382 3,354 477 699

Medium & High Density Units 2,773 1,798 1,729 552


Employment 15,516 14,311 1,782 5,781

Burlington

Units in Designated Greenfield Area 428 432 133 221

Low Density Units 287 302 106 123

Medium & High Density Units 141 130 27 98


Employment 3,055 4,136 1,299 1,204

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Milton


Low Density Units 7,030 6,991 7,067 7,398

Medium & High Density Units 3,614 3,184 3,008 1,728


Employment 18,102 18,552 15,525 17,699

Halton Hills

Units in Designated Greenfield Area 672 847 3,936 3,773

Low Density Units 623 751 2,205 2,402

Medium & High Density Units 49 96 1,731 1,371

Units inside the Built Boundary 517 917 2,056 2,087

Employment 787 2,192 9,420 9,606

TABLE 2b STRATEGIC GROWTH AREA TARGETS

Strategic Growth Area Minimum Density Target *

Target Proportion of Residents & Jobs

Residents Jobs

Urban Growth Centres / Major Transit Station Areas on a Priority Transit Corridor

Midtown Oakville / Oakville GO 200 65% 35%

Downtown Burlington / Burlington GO 200 65% 35%

Urban Growth Centres / Major Transit Station Areas on a Commuter Rail Corridor

Downtown Milton / Milton GO 200 65% 35%

Major Transit Station Areas on a Priority Transit Corridor

Bronte GO 150 40% 60%

Appleby GO 120 ** 40% 60%

Major Transit Station Areas on a Commuter Rail Corridor

Aldershot GO 150 75% 25%

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Georgetown GO 100 80% 20%

Acton GO 70 70% 30%


Proposed Trafalgar GO TBD TBD TBD

Primary Regional Nodes

Uptown Core, Oakville n/a 85% 15%

Hospital District, Oakville n/a 40% 60%

Milton Education Village n/a 55% 45%

Palermo Village, Oakville n/a 60% 40%

Uptown Urban Centre, Burlington n/a 70% 30%

* For Urban Growth Centres, planned to be achieved by 2031; for Major Transit Station Areas and Regional Nodes, planned to be achieved beyond the 2051 planning horizon of this Plan ** Alternative target subject to Ministers approval.

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PART III LAND STEWARDSHIP POLICIES

DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA

57. Development is directed to environmentally suitable areas with the appropriate land usedesignation in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies of this Plan.

58. Uses are permitted as specified for each land use designation provided that:

(1) the site is not considered hazardous to life or property due to conditions such assoil contamination, unstable ground or soil, erosion, or possible flooding;

(1.1) adequate supply of water and treatment of wastewater for the proposed use has been secured to the satisfaction of the Region; and

(2) development meets all applicable statutory requirements, including regulations,Official Plan policies, zoning by-laws, and municipal by-laws.

59. No building permits should be issued by a Local Municipality until Section 58 has beencomplied with.

60. Where a lot is located in more than one land use designation, development, if permitted,should be located on that portion of the lot within the least restrictive designation.

61. In addition to those policies governing the land use designation(s) where it is located,development may be affected by, and:

(1) shall be consistent with objectives and policies relating to areas of constraint asshown on Map 1 or Maps 1B through 1G, and the objectives and policies relating tothe Regional Urban Structure as shown on Map 1H;

(2) shall be consistent with all applicable goals, objectives and policies under Part IV ofthis Plan;

(3) may be subject to the applicable regulations of the appropriate ConservationAuthority; and

(4) [Section number not in use.]


(6) shall have regard for the requirement for pre-consultation for Regional OfficialPlan Amendments and plans of subdivision between the proponent, the Region,the approval authorities and agencies, as outlined in Section 187(3), andsubmission of other information prescribed by the Region to support applicationsfor Regional Official Plan Amendments, plans of subdivision and consentapplications, as outlined in Section 187(10) of this Plan.

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62. All development within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area is subject to the provisions of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act and the Niagara Escarpment Plan, as well as applicable policies of this Plan, Local Official Plan, and Local Zoning By-laws.

63. All development within the Parkway Belt West Plan Area is subject to the provisions of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, applicable Provincial Land Use Regulations, the Parkway Belt West Plan, the Greenbelt Plan (where applicable) as well as policies of this Plan and Local Official Plan, and Local Zoning By-laws.

63.1. All development within the Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside Area and Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, as shown on Map 1, is subject to the provisions of the Greenbelt Act and the Greenbelt Plan, as well as applicable policies of this Plan, Local Official Plan, and Local Zoning By-laws.

64. In the event of conflict between provisions of this Plan and those of the Niagara Escarpment Plan, the Parkway Belt West Plan or the Greenbelt Plan, the Provincial Plans shall prevail. Provisions of this Plan that are more restrictive than those of the Provincial Plans, however, shall apply unless doing so would conflict with the Provincial Plans.

65. The creation of new lots in any land use designation is permitted only by specific policies of this Plan.

66. Subject to other policies of this Plan, applicable Local Official Plan policies and Zoning By-laws, and policies of the applicable Provincial Plan, new lots may be created:

(1) for the purpose of acquisition by a public body;

(2) for the purpose of consolidating lots;

(2.1) for adjusting lot lines provided that:

a) the adjustment is minor and for legal or technical reasons such as easements, corrections of deeds and quit claims; and

b) the proposal does not result in additional building lots; or

(2.2) for the purpose of creating a new lot for conservation purposes as part of the Bruce Trail within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area provided that the lot creation is in accordance with policies of the Niagara Escarpment Plan and is consistent with Regional and Local Official Plan policies.

(3) for an existing residence surplus to a farm operation as a result of a farm consolidation in the Agricultural System identified on Map 1E, provided that:

a) a minimum of one (1) farm residence is maintained as part of the consolidated farm operation;

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b) the residence surplus to a farm operation is habitable on the date of the application for severance and meets the local municipal standards for occupancy;

c) the applicant owns and operates the farm operation for a minimum of 3 years, as demonstrated through Land Title and Farm Business Registration Number;

d) as a condition of the severance the retained farm lot shall be either:

[i] merged on title with an adjacent farm lot if abutting, or

[ii] zoned to Agricultural Purposes Only (APO) to prohibit new dwellings in perpetuity, if non-abutting;

e) the lot associated with the residence surplus to a farm operation, shall be:

[i] limited in size to the minimum area needed to accommodate private servicing on the property, in keeping with the policies of this Plan; and

[ii] an existing use, built and occupied, since December 16, 2004;

f) the retained farm lot, created as a result of the severance, shall:

[i] be a minimum size of 20 hectares, if non-abutting; and

[ii] be in compliance with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae; and

[iii] not be further severed, except as permitted by other policies of this Plan or relevant Provincial Plans; and

g) notwithstanding the policies of 66(3) c, d[ii], and e [ii], for lands in the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area outside of the Escarpment Natural Area and Mineral Resource Extraction Area, lot creation for a residence surplus to a farming operation is subject to the following criteria:

[i] the application for severance of the surplus residence must occur within two (2) years of the date that the lands were acquired as part of a farm consolidation;

[ii] lot creation is to be undertaken in accordance with the policies of the Niagara Escarpment Plan; and

[iii] the proposed surplus residence has been built and occupied for not less than ten (10) years, at the time of the application for severance.

67. The creation of new building lots on private services must meet minimum criteria set forth by the Region’s Guidelines for Hydrogeological Studies and Best Management Practices for Groundwater Protection under Section 101(1.4) of this Plan.

68. Single detached dwellings, where permitted by policies of this Plan, are limited to one permanent dwelling per lot unless:

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(1) the residential use is accessory to agriculture in which case objectives and policiesrelating to the designation apply; or

(2) for the purpose of preserving the local, provincial or national heritage value of anexisting single detached dwelling within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area, inwhich case a second single detached dwelling may be permitted in accordance withpolicies of the Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Local Official Plan.

Such additional dwellings on the same lot shall not be the basis for the creation of additional building lots.

69. An existing agricultural operation is a permitted use in all land use designations outsidethe Urban Area. Within the Urban Area, agricultural uses are encouraged and permittedas interim uses until the lands are required for the orderly phasing of urban development.


70.1 For lands falling within the Protected Countryside of the Greenbelt Plan, as shown on Map 1, the location and construction of infrastructure and expansions, extensions, operations, and maintenance of infrastructure are subject to the relevant policies of the Greenbelt Plan.

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71. The geographic area of Halton is divided into the following mutually exclusive land usedesignations, as shown on Map 1 with the exception of Regional Waterfront Parks,which are shown by symbol on Map 1 and detailed on Map 2:

(1) Urban Area,

(2) Agricultural Area,


(4) Hamlets,

(5) Mineral Resource Extraction Areas,

(6) Regional Natural Heritage System,

(7) Regional Waterfront Park, and,

(8) North Aldershot Policy Area.

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Urban Area and the Regional Urban Structure

72. The goal of the Urban Area and the Regional Urban Structure is to manage growth ina manner that fosters complete communities, enhances mobility across Halton,addresses climate change, and improved housing affordability, sustainability, andeconomic prosperity.

7272.1 The objectives of the Urban Area are:

(1) To accommodate growth in accordance with the Region's desire to improve andmaintain regional unity, retain local community identity, create healthycommunities, promote economic prosperity, maintain a high quality, sustainablenatural environment, and preserve certain landscapes permanently.

(2) To support a form of growth that is compact and supportive of transit usage andnon-motorized modes of travel, reduces the dependence on the automobile, makesefficient use of space and services, promotes live-work relationships and fosters astrong and competitive economy.

(3) To provide a range of identifiable, inter-connected and complete communities ofvarious sizes, types and characters, which afford maximum choices for residence,work and leisure.

(4) To ensure that growth takes place commensurately both within and outside theBuilt Boundary.

(5) To establish a rate and phasing of growth that ensures the logical and orderlyprogression of development, supports sustainable and cost-effective growth,encourages complete communities, and is consistent with the policies of this Plan.

(6) To identify an urban structure a Regional Urban Structure that supports thedevelopment of Intensification Areas directs growth to Strategic Growth Areas andprotects Regional Employment Areas.

(7) To plan and invest for a balance of jobs and housing in communities across theRegion to reduce the need for long distance commuting and to increase the modalshare for transit and active transportation.

(8) To promote the adaptive re-use of brownfield and greyfield sites.

(9) To facilitate and promote intensification and increased densities.

(10) To provide for an appropriate range and balance of employment uses includingindustrial, office and retail and institutional uses to meet long-term needs.

(10.1) To direct where employment uses should be located and to protect areas designated for such uses.

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(11) To provide opportunities for post-secondary education facilities to locate withinHalton.


74. The Urban Area consists of areas so designated on Map 1 where urban services are or willbe made available to accommodate existing and future urban development and amenities.Within the Urban Area, Employment Areas and Urban Growth Centres are identified onMap 1 as overlays on top of the Urban Area, for which specific policies apply.

75. The Urban Area is planned to accommodate the distribution of population andemployment for the Region and the four Local Municipalities as shown in Table 1, andthe Regional phasing as shown in Table 2a, and the targets for Strategic Growth Areas asshown in Table 2b.

76. The range of permitted uses and the creation of new lots in the Urban Area will be inaccordance with Local Official Plans and Zoning By-laws. All development, however,shall be subject to the policies of this Plan.

77. It is the policy of the Region to:

(1) Prepare, in consultation with the Local Municipalities, and adopt population,employment and Regional phasing forecasts in accordance with the distribution ofpopulation and employment contained in Table 1. Such forecasts shall:

a) be updated regularly but no less frequently than every five years;

b) be detailed for each Local Municipality;

c) show the annual population and employment increases between the currentyear and year 2031;

d) contain estimates of the annual number of new housing units by density type,consistent with the housing targets under Sections 86(6) and 86(6.1);

e) contain assignment of population, employment and housing units underSections 77(1)c) and 77(1)d) to the Built-Up Area, Designated Greenfield Area,and outside the Urban Area, consistent with Table 2; and

f) contain estimates of Affordable Housing units to be achieved annually,consistent with the housing targets under Sections 86(6) and 86(6.1).


(2.1) Direct, through Table 2 and Table 2a, to the Built-Up Area a minimum of 40 per cent of new residential development occurring annually within Halton in 2015 and every year thereafter.

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(2.2) Provide an Annual Intensification Monitoring Report to Council that will include, for each Local Municipality and for the Region as a whole:

a) the number of new housing units occurring in the Built-Up Area, in the previous year,

b) the departure, if any, of the numbers under Section 77(2.2)a) from the forecasts under Section 77(1)e),

c) starting in 2016, the cumulative deficit, if any, of new housing units occurring in the Built-Up Area between 2015 and the current year, and

d) should there be any significant deficits under Section 77(2.2)c),

[i] an evaluation of the performance and success of the intensification measures and policies in Section 81 79.3; and

[ii] recommendations on a list of short term action items prepared in consultation with the Local Municipalities, that can be implemented immediately to more effectively accommodate all intensification opportunities prior to the next Monitoring Report.

(2.3) Through amendment to this Plan, implement, without impacting the Region’s commitments related to the financial and implementation plan under Section 77(17), a strategy to redress any significant deficits under Section 77(2.2)c) that may include one or more of the following measures:

a) updating the assignment of housing units to the Built-Up Area under Section 77(1)e) for the period between the current year and 2031 while maintaining the intensification targets of Table 2;

b) limiting the annual number of new housing units occurring in the Designated Greenfield Area based on forecasts under Section 77(1)e);

c) requiring, once the limit under Section 77(2.3)b) is reached in any year, Local Municipalities to consider only approval of joint applications for development from both the Built-Up Area and the Designated Greenfield Area that deliver a minimum of 40 per cent of new units in the Built-Up Area; and/or

d) in consultation with the Local Municipalities and the development industry, investigating incentives to promote intensification and seek Provincial assistance, financial or otherwise, to support such incentives.

(2.4) Require development occurring in Designated Greenfield Areas to:

a) contribute towards achieving the development density target of Table 2 and the Regional phasing of Table 2a;

b) contribute to creating healthy communities;

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c) create street configurations, densities, and an urban form that support walking,cycling and the early integration and sustained viability of transit services;

d) provide a diverse mix of land uses, including residential and employmentuses to support vibrant neighbourhoods; and

e) create high quality parks and open spaces with site design standards andurban design guidelines that support opportunities for transit and activetransportation.

(3) Require the Local Municipalities and encourage public agencies in Halton to adoptand use the population and employment forecasts established under Section 77(1),as well as the population and employment distribution contained in Table 1, thetargets contained in Table 2 and 2a, as the basis for their plans and provision ofservices.

(4) Require the Local Municipalities to demonstrate with sufficient details, throughtheir respective Official Plans and amendments thereof, how the distribution ofpopulation and employment in Table 1, the targets in Table 2, and the Regionalphasing in Table 2a can be achieved and maintained at all times.

(5) Require the Local Municipalities to prepare Area-Specific Plans or policies for majorgrowth areas, including the development or redevelopment of communities. Thearea may contain solely employment lands without residential uses or solely anIntensification Area. Such plans or policies shall be incorporated by amendmentinto the Local Official Plan and shall demonstrate how the goals and objectives ofthis Plan are being attained and shall include, among other things:

a) a general statement of the intended character of the area or community,

b) boundaries of the area or community,

c) policies for the protection of the Regional Natural Heritage System and for theprotection of public health and safety within hazard lands,

d) capacity targets of population, housing units and employment, includingtargets for Affordable Housing,

e) land use patterns that promote mixed-use, compact, transit-supportive,walkable communities, including the locations of local facilities for social,cultural, recreational, educational and religious purposes,

f) location, types and density of residential and employment lands thatcontribute to creating healthy communities through:

[i] urban design,

[ii] diversity of land uses,

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[iii] appropriate mix and densities of housing,

[iv] provision of local parks and open space,

[v] strengthening live-work relationship through a proper balance of residential and employment land uses, and

[vi] promoting active transportation and public transit use.

f.1) consideration for land use compatibility in accordance with Regional and Ministry of the Environment guidelines,

g) overall development density for the area or community and, if it is located within the Designated Greenfield Area, how this density will contribute towards achieving the minimum overall development density for Designated Greenfield Areas in the Local Municipality as set out in Table 2 and the Regional phasing as set out in Table 2a,

h) a transportation network that promotes public transit and active transportation, including a strategy for early introduction of transit services,

i) development phasing,

j) storm water management or, if the scale of development justifies, a Sub-watershed Study as per Section 145(9),

k) Environmental Impact Assessments, if any part of the Regional Natural Heritage System is affected in an area not covered by a Sub-watershed Study,

l) an Air Quality Impact Assessment based on guidelines under Section 143(2.1),

m) water and wastewater servicing plans,

n) provision of utilities,

o) a fiscal impact analysis,

p) a community infrastructure plan, based on Regional guidelines, describing where, how and when public services for health, education, recreation, socio-cultural activities, safety and security and Affordable Housing will be provided to serve the community, and

q) an Agricultural Impact Assessment on potential impact of urban development on existing agricultural operations, including the requirement for compliance with the Minimum Distance Separation formulae where an agricultural operation is outside the Urban Area.

(6) Require Local Official Plans to specify development phasing strategies within the Urban Area consistent with the policies of this Plan, giving priority to achieving the distribution and Regional phasing as set out in Tables 1, 2, and 2a, development of Intensification Areas, employment lands, infilling and completion of existing

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neighbourhoods and communities. Each development phase shall support the creation of healthy communities.

(7) Introduce, only by amendment(s) to this Plan, Urban Area expansions based on a municipal comprehensive review undertaken as part of the Region’s statutory five-year review of the Official Plan under the Planning Act, provided that it can be demonstrated that:

a) sufficient opportunities to accommodate the distribution of population and employment in Table 1, based on intensification and density targets in Table 2, are not available within the Region;

a.1) the expansion makes available sufficient lands to accommodate population and employment growth for a time horizon of at least ten years but not exceeding 20 years unless otherwise directed by Provincial Plan or policy;

b the timing of the expansion and the phasing of development within the new Designated Greenfield Areas will not adversely affect the achievement of the intensification and density targets in Table 2, the Regional phasing in Table 2a, and other policies of this Plan;

b.1) the proposed expansion will meet the requirements of the Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Greenbelt Plan;

b.2) the proposed expansion is logical, contiguous to the existing urban area with readily identifiable boundaries, supportive of the efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure and human services, including access and connection to Provincial Highways and planned inter-regional public transportation systems, and consistent with goals, objectives and policies of this Plan;

c) infrastructure and human services required to accommodate the proposed expansion can be provided in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner, and is based on a financing plan communicated to the public and subsequently approved by Council;

d) in Prime Agricultural Areas, as shown on Map 1E:

[i] the lands do not comprise specialty crop areas;

[ii] there are no reasonable alternatives that avoid Prime Agricultural Areas; and

[iii] there are no reasonable alternatives on lower priority agricultural lands within the Prime Agricultural Areas;

e) impacts from the expansion on agricultural operations adjacent or close to the Urban Area are mitigated to the extent feasible;

f) the amount of land area and the most appropriate location for expansion to the Urban Area are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, the

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Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and goals, objectives and policies of this Plan and are based on, among other things, the following:

[i] a land supply analysis consistent with Section 77(7)a),

[ii] alternative development scenarios and their implications with respect toefficient use of urban infrastructure, ease of access to existing and plannedtransportation facilities, community services, retail requirements, mineralaggregate resources, agriculture, and the natural and social environments,and the consistency of the alternative scenarios with the criteria set out inSection 77(7)b) to 77(7)e) inclusive,

[iii] a fiscal impact analysis of the new growth on the Region and the LocalMunicipalities,

[iv] criteria for evaluating such scenarios and the evaluation thereof,

[v] an extensive public consultation program throughout the comprehensivereview,

[vi] preparation or update of a multi-year master plan for the phasing in ofurban services and transportation facilities, and

[vii] the identification of employment lands within the proposed expansionarea that should be designated and protected for the long-term due totheir proximity to major transportation facilities and infrastructure.

g) compliance with the Minimum Distance Separation formulae has been addressed.

(8) Monitor regularly the demand and supply of urban development lands to ensurethat there is sufficient lead time to undertake the municipal comprehensive reviewunder Section 77(7) and, if necessary, initiate the appropriate studies prior to afive-year review of this Plan.




(12) Prepare, in conjunction with the Local Municipalities, the School Boards andProvincial agencies responsible for other human services, a Joint InfrastructureStaging Plan, based on the distribution of population and employment in Table 1and their forecasts under Section 77(1), and any community infrastructure plansunder Section 77(5)p), as well as Local and Regional development phasingstrategies, to ensure that infrastructure and human services to support development isplanned and financing is secured in advance of need. The Staging Plan shall beupdated periodically and assist in setting development charges and preparing

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master plans for the provision of Regional services, in accordance with the Provincial Class Environmental Assessment process.

(13) On the basis of the Joint Infrastructure Staging Plan, seek funding assistance andcoordination of their expenditures from the Federal and Provincial governmentsfor the orderly and timely provision of infrastructure and human services.

(14) Coordinate with the Local Municipalities the preparation of Regional and Localcapital budgets and forecasts to implement the municipal portion of the JointInfrastructure Staging Plan.

(15) Require the development industry to absorb its share of the cost of the provision ofinfrastructure and human services as permitted by applicable legislation and thatany financial impact of new development or redevelopment on existing taxpayersbe based on a financing plan communicated to the taxpayers and subsequentlyapproved by Council. Such a financing plan may provide measures such asstaging or contingent provisions to demonstrate that the provision of infrastructureand public service facilities under the Joint Infrastructure Staging Plan byProvincial and Federal Governments and other service providers are co-ordinatedwith those by the Region and Local Municipalities so that the health and well-being of the community is advanced in a fiscally responsible manner.

(16) Require the Local Municipalities to phase development to the year 2031 inaccordance with Map 5, Regional Phasing Map, Table 2a Regional phasing, andthe policies of this Plan. The progression from one phase to the subsequent phasewithin a municipality is independent for each municipality and is alsoindependent for employment and residential lands. The preparation, processingand approval of large scale plans such as Area-Specific Plans and the preparationand processing of Zoning By-laws and planning applications for site-specificdevelopment, such as applications for draft plan of subdivision approval on lands inthe 2021-2031 phase on Map 5 can proceed prior to 2021 but must be in accordancewith Section 77(17).

(17) Require the following prior to the Local Municipality approving developmentwithin any Regional phase and prior to the progression of development from oneRegional phase to the next as set out on Map 5 as modified:

a) approval by Regional Council of a financial and implementation plan,including financial commitment by the private development sector to absorb itsshare of the cost of the provision of the necessary infrastructure and humanservices as permitted by applicable legislation. The financial andimplementation plan shall be based on:

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[i] Area-Specific Plans or a generalized land use map in the Local Official Planthat meets the requirements of Section 77(5) showing land use designationsand community structure approved by the Local Municipality, and

[ii] the municipal portion of the Joint Infrastructure Staging Plan as describedin Section 77(12);

b) approval of applicable development charge by-laws;

c) determination by Regional Council that the intensification targets in Table 2,and the Regional phasing in Table 2a as monitored through Sections 77(2.2)and 77(2.3), can be reasonably achieved;

d) Regional phasing, as outlined in Table 2a, shall be used as a guiding principlefor the movement between phases of development and shall apply to Sections77(5), 77(12) and 77(15);

e) unused Regional phasing from Table 2a will be carried forward to followingyears to achieve the Regional phasing outlined in Table 2a.

(18) Require the Local Municipalities to include in their Official Plans detailed sub-phasing policies to set out additional local requirements for the progression ofdevelopment from one sub-phase to the next in accordance with the policies of thisPlan.

(19) Apply the following specific policy for the progression of Regional phases or LocalMunicipal sub-phases:

a) The Region, in consultation with the Local Municipality, may revise thespecific policies for the progression of Regional Phases or Local Municipal sub-phases if one landowner or group of owners delays the continuousprogression of residential growth.

(20) Notwithstanding Section 77(16) through Section 77(19) of this Plan, permit theprovision of water and wastewater services to municipal infrastructure andfacilities and public institutions located within any Regional phase, if deemedprudent and feasible by Regional Council.

(20.1) Notwithstanding Section 77(16) of this Plan, the lands municipally known as 8079 Eighth Line and part of Lot 1, Concession IX, former Township of Esquesing, in the Town of Halton Hills may be permitted to develop prior to 2021 in accordance with the other policies of this Plan, provided that a Local Official Plan Amendment is approved that:

a) demonstrates how the lands can be integrated into an Area-Specific Plan,including by addressing the appropriate requirements of Section 77(5) of thisPlan; and

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b) supports the development of a major employment use.

(21) Co-ordinate the planning and approval process of large-scale major retail useswhose primary trade area extends beyond the boundary of the Local Municipalitywhere it is proposed by ensuring:

a) any affected Local Municipalities are engaged early in the planning processand consulted throughout the approval process;

b) there is a need for the proposed use in both the short term and the long termand for the Local Municipality itself and the Region as a whole;

c) existing retail uses within the primary trade area, especially historic ones suchas those in the downtown areas, are not unduly affected;

d) appropriate studies on the impact of the proposed use on the surroundingarea are carried out as required by and to the satisfaction of the LocalMunicipality and the Region;

e) the proposed location of the use supports the intensification and healthycommunities principles of this Plan and does not displace existing or plannednon-retail employment uses near highway interchanges;

f) the use is incorporated by amendment to the Local Official Plan with its ownseparate designation; and

g) all Local and Regional policies and requirements, financial or otherwise, are met.

Employment Areas

77.1. The objectives of the Employment Areas are:

(1) To ensure the availability of sufficient land for employment to accommodateforecasted growth to support Halton’s and its Local Municipalities’ economiccompetitiveness.

(2) To provide, in conjunction with those employment uses within the residential andmixed use areas of the communities, opportunities for a fully-diversified economicbase, including maintaining a range and choice of suitable sites for employmentuses which support a wide range of economic activities and ancillary uses, andtake into account the needs of existing and future businesses.

(3) To locate Employment Areas in the vicinity of existing major highway interchangesand rail yards, where appropriate, within the Urban Area.

77.2 The Employment Areas, are shown as an overlay on top of the Urban Area on Map 1H, and are subject to the objectives and policies for the Urban Area. Their boundaries are to be interpreted in accordance with Section 52 of this Plan. Additional Employment Areas

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may be introduced within the Urban Area by amendment to this Plan based on the completion of an Area-Specific Plan or an amendment to the Local Official Plan.

77.3 [Section number not in use.]

77.4 It is the policy of the Region to:

(1) Prohibit residential and other non-employment uses including major retail uses in the Employment Areas except:

a) to recognize uses permitted by specific policies of a Local Official Plan on December 16, 2009; or

b) for institutional uses identified in a Local Official Plan, as a result of a detailed study that sets limits and criteria on such uses based on the following principles:

[i] the use is of small scale and such uses collectively within an Employment Area shall not change the character of that Employment Area;

[ii] the location and design of the use meet the Land Use Compatibility Guidelines under Section 143(10) of this Plan;

[iii] the use is located at the periphery of the Employment Area; and

[iv] such uses do not collectively displace employment from the Employment Area to result in a shortfall in Employment Areas to meet the Local Municipality’s employment forecast in Table 1 and Table 2a.

(2) Plan for, protect and preserve the Employment Areas for current and future use.

(3) Ensure the necessary infrastructure is provided to support the development of the Employment Areas in accordance with policies of this Plan.

(4) Require Local Municipalities to prohibit the conversion of lands within the Employment Areas to non-employment uses including major retail uses unless through a municipal comprehensive review where it has been demonstrated that:

a) there is a need for the conversion;

b) the conversion will not compromise the Region’s or Local Municipality’s ability to meet the employment forecast in Table 1 and Table 2a;

c) the conversion will not adversely affect the overall viability of the Employment Area, and achievement of the intensification and density targets of Table 2 and other policies of this Plan;

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e) the lands are not required for employment purposes over the long term;

f) cross-jurisdictional issues have been considered; and

g) all Regional policies and requirements, financial or otherwise, have been met.

(5) Require Local Municipalities to promote intensification and increased densities inboth new and existing Employment Areas by facilitating compact, transit-supportivebuilt form and minimizing surface parking.

(6) Subject to Section 77(7), designate lands where appropriate in the vicinity ofexisting or planned major highway interchanges, ports, rail yards and airports foremployment purposes that rely on this infrastructure, once these lands are includedin the Urban Area.

Regional Urban Structure

78. Within the Urban Area, the Regional Urban Structure, as shown on Map 1H, implementsHalton’s planning vision and growth management strategy to ensure efficient use ofland and infrastructure while supporting transit and the long-term protection of lands foremployment uses.

The Regional Urban Structure consists of the following structural components,

(1) Strategic Growth Areas;

(2) Regional Employment Areas;

(3) Built-Up Areas; and

(4) Designated Greenfield Areas.

78.1 The objectives of the Regional Urban Structure are:

(1) To provide a structure and hierarchy in which to direct population andemployment growth within the Urban Area to the planning horizon of this Plan;

(2) To focus a significant proportion of population and certain types of employmentgrowth within Strategic Growth Areas through mixed use intensification supportive of the local role and function and reflective of its place in the hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas identified in this Plan;

(3) To provide increased opportunities for the development of Affordable Housing,particularly within Strategic Growth Areas;

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function of these areas in relation to prevailing trends in the economy of the Region.

Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas

7879. The objectives of the Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas are:

(1) To provide an urban form that is complementary to existing developed areas, usesspace more economically, promotes live-work relationships, fosters socialinteraction, enhances public safety and security, reduces travel by privateautomobile, promotes active transportation, and is environmentally moresustainable.

(2) To provide opportunities for more cost-efficient and innovative urban design.

(3) To provide a range of employment opportunities, facilities and services incentralized locations that are readily accessible by public transit.

(4) To provide a diverse and compatible mix of land uses, including residential andemployment uses, to support neighbourhoods.

(5) To create a vibrant, diverse and pedestrian-oriented urban environment.

(6) To cumulatively attract a significant portion of population and employment growth.

(7) To provide high quality public open spaces with site design and urban designstandards that create attractive and vibrant places.

(8) To support transit and active transportation for everyday activities.

(9) To generally achieve higher densities than the surrounding areas.

(10) To achieve an appropriate transition of built form to adjacent areas.

(10.1) To conserve cultural heritage resources in order to foster a sense of place and benefit communities in Strategic Growth Areas.

(11) For Regional Corridors Major Transit Station Areas and Intensification Corridors:

a) To achieve increased residential and employment densities in order to ensurethe viability of existing and planned transit infrastructure and service.

b) To achieve a mix of residential, office, institutional and commercialdevelopment, where appropriate.

c) For Major Transit Station Areas, to provide access from various transportationmodes to the transit facility, including consideration of, but not limited to,pedestrians, bicycle routes and bicycle parking, commuter pick-up/drop-off

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areas, carpool parking, car share vehicles, and parking/recharging stations for electric vehicles.

dc) For Intensification Corridors, to accommodate local services, including recreational, cultural and entertainment uses.


8079.1 Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas are parts of integral to the Regional Urban Structure within the Urban Area and consist of:

(1) Urban Growth Centres, which are delineated shown as an overlay on top of the Urban Area on Map 1 Map 1H and Map 6, subject to specific policies in Section 80.1, addition to those for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas,

(2) Major Transit Station Areas (including Metrolinx-designated Mobility Hubs) as identified delineated on Map 1H and Map 6 and identified by symbol on Map 3 and/or in Local Official Plans, which generally consist of areas within 500 m to 800m of the Major Transit Station, subject to specific policies in Section 81, in addition to those for Strategic Growth Areas,

(3) Primary and Secondary Regional Nodes identified by symbol on Map 1H due to their contribution to the Regional Urban Structure, which have a concentration of residential and employment uses with development densities and patterns supportive of pedestrian traffic and public transit,

(4) Intensification Corridors Regional Corridors as shown on Map 1H and as identified in Local Official Plans, which consists of areas along Higher Order Transit Corridors and selected Arterial Roads within Urban Areas, as shown on Map 3, and

(5) Mixed Use Local Nodes as identified in Local Official Plans, which have a concentration of residential and employment uses with development densities and patterns supportive of pedestrian traffic and public transit.

79.2 The Regional Urban Structure contains a hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas as delineated or identified by symbol on Map 1H:

(1) Urban Growth Centres / Major Transit Station Areas on a Priority Transit Corridor;

(2) Urban Growth Centres / Major Transit Station Areas on a Commuter Rail Corridor;

(3) Major Transit Station Areas on a Priority Transit Corridor;

(4) Major Transit Station Areas on a Commuter Rail Corridor;

(5) Proposed Major Transit Station Areas;

(6) Primary Regional Nodes;

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(7) Secondary Regional Nodes; and,

(7) Regional Corridors.

The Regional Urban Structure is supported by the Local Urban Structures identified in Local Official Plans which reflect this hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas and may include additional Local Nodes.


(1) Direct development with higher densities and mixed uses to Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas in accordance with the hierarchy identified in Section 79.2 of this Plan.

(2) Require Local Official Plans to identify Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas with detailed boundaries in accordance with the objectives and policies of this Plan, and for Urban Growth Centres and Major Transit Station Areas, in accordance with the boundaries as delineated on Map 1H and Map 6.

(3) Require the Local Municipalities to prepare detailed official plan policies or an Area-Specific Plan for the development of a new Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Area or the redevelopment of an existing Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Area, in accordance with Sections 48 and 77(5) or for a Major Transit Station Area, in accordance within Section 81.2(4) of this Plan. The provisions for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas may be incorporated as part of a larger community plan.

(4) Require Area-Specific Plans or policies for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas to include:

a) a transportation network designed to integrate active transportation, local transit services and inter-municipal/inter-regional higher order transit services; and

b) urban design guidelines to promote active transportation and transit-supportive land uses in accordance with Regional standards under Section 79.3(5) 81(5).

(5) Adopt alternative design standards for Arterial Roads through Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas to promote active transportation, pedestrian-oriented development and transit-friendly facilities while maintaining the mobility function of the Major Arterial Road.

(6) Require the Local Municipalities to ensure the proper integration of Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas with surrounding neighbourhoods through pedestrian

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walkways, cycling paths and transit routes, and the protection of the physical character of these neighbourhoods through urban design.

(7) Require the Local Municipalities to:

a) include Official Plan policies and adopt Zoning By-laws to meet intensification and mixed-use objectives for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas;

b) prescribe in Official Plans and Zoning By-laws minimum development densities for lands within Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas in accordance with the minimum density targets and target proportion of residents and jobs set out in Table 2b, where applicable;

c) prohibit site-specific Official Plan or Zoning By-law amendments to reduce development density within an Intensification Area a Strategic Growth Area unless it is part of a municipal comprehensive review of the Official Plan or a review of the Area-Specific Plan for the Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas; and

d) promote development densities that will support existing and planned transit services.

(7.1) Encourage the Local Municipalities to implement a development permit system Community Planning Permit System under the Planning Act for development approvals within Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas and in which case, require that such a system be consistent with policies of this Plan.

(7.2) Consider intensification and development of Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas as the highest priority of urban development within the Region and implement programs and incentives, including Community Improvement Plans, Community Planning Permit Systems, and Inclusionary Zoning in Protected Major Transit Station Areas under the Planning Act, to promote and support intensification and further the development of Affordable Housing.

(7.3) Ensure that Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas are development-ready by:

a) making available at the earliest opportunity water, waste water and transportation service capacities to support the development densities prescribed for Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas; and

b) requiring Local Municipalities to adopt the Zoning By-laws under Section 81(7) 79.3(7), or equivalent Official Plan policies having the same effect, within one year of the approval of the Local Official Plan amendment introducing the Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas.

(8) Encourage the Local Municipalities to adopt parking standards and policies within Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas to promote the use of active transportation and public transit.

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(9) Encourage the Local Municipalities to consider planning approval, financial and other incentives to promote the development of Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas.

(10) Direct Regional services and facilities, appropriate in an urban setting, to Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas and encourage the Local Municipalities and other public agencies to do the same.

(10.1) Require the Local Municipalities to direct major office, retail and appropriate major institutional development to Urban Growth Centres, Major Transit Station Areas (including Metrolinx-designated Mobility Hubs), areas with existing frequent transit services, or existing or planned higher order transit services.

(11) Monitor, in conjunction with the Local Municipalities and through the Annual Intensification Monitoring Report under Section 77(2.2) of this Plan, the performance of the Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas in achieving the goals and objectives and implementing the policies and targets of this Plan.

(12) Ensure the long-term operational and economic viability of major employment uses, and achieve land use compatibility between major employment uses and sensitive land uses within or adjacent to Strategic Growth Areas, by requiring that such uses are planned and developed to avoid, or if avoidance is not possible, minimize and mitigate any potential adverse effects from odour, noise and other contaminants, and risk to public health and safety is minimized, in accordance with Section 143(12) of this Plan.

(13) Require Local Municipalities to plan for employment uses within Strategic Growth Areas by:

a) establishing development criteria to ensure that the site-specific redevelopment of any employment lands retains space for a similar number of jobs to remain accommodated on site;

b) planning to achieve, where applicable, the target proportion of residents and jobs within the Strategic Growth Area as identified in Table 2b, through policies that:

[i] identify a minimum employment target for the Strategic Growth Area;

[ii] identify land use designations, permitted uses, and policies that support achieving both the minimum employment target and the target proportion of residents and jobs within the Strategic Growth Area;

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planned for employment uses, including major office uses, within the Strategic Growth Area in order to meet the minimum jobs target and the target proportion of residents and jobs;

[iv] identify specific lands within the Strategic Growth Area to be plannedfor employment-focused mixed use development, and, identifying a minimum proportion or threshold of the total gross floor area within this area to be developed for employment uses, where appropriate;

[v] encourage the development of employment uses as part of mixeduse developments and in advance of or concurrent with residential and other non-employment uses, and where appropriate, require that the gross floor area provided for employment uses within such mixed use developments represents a majority or significant proportion of the total gross floor area; and

[vi] identify other development criteria or policy approaches thatsupport achieving the minimum employment target and target proportion of residents and jobs within the Strategic Growth Area.

d) utilizing tools such as Community Improvement Plans, CommunityPlanning Permit Systems, Local Zoning By-laws, and other appropriate implementation tools to support, and where feasible require, the development of employment uses; and

e) monitoring on a regular basis and in conjunction with the Region, theamount of residential and employment development within Strategic Growth Areas to assess progress toward achieving the targets identified in Table 2b, and if there are significant deficits or deviations from these targets, developing a strategy to redress them as part of a review of the Local Official Plan or applicable Area-Specific Plan.

(14) Only permit the addition of new Strategic Growth Areas to the Regional UrbanStructure through a municipal comprehensive review of this Plan.

(15) Only permit the addition of new Local Nodes to a Local Urban Structure, if initiatedby the Local Municipality through a review of a Local Official Plan.

Urban Growth Centres

81.180. The objectives of the Urban Growth Centres, as shown delineated on Map 1 Map 1H, are:

(1) To serve as focal areas for investment in institutional and region-wide publicservices, as well as commercial, recreational, cultural and entertainment uses;

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(2) To accommodate and support major transit infrastructure the transit network at the regional scale and provide connection points for inter- and intra-regional transit;

(3) To serve as high density major employment centres that will attract provincially, nationally or internationally significant employment uses; and

(4) To function as the primary Strategic Growth Areas of the Regional Urban Structure hierarchy where accommodate a significant share of population and employment growth will be accommodated.

81.280.1 The Urban Growth Centres are parts of Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas, which in turn are parts of the Urban Area and therefore are subject to the objectives and policies for both Intensification Areas Strategic Growth Areas and the Urban Area. The boundaries of the Urban Growth Centres as shown delineated on Map 1 Map 1H are to be interpreted in accordance with Section 52 of this Plan.

81.380.2 It is the policy of the Region to:

(1) Require Urban Growth Centres to be planned to achieve a minimum development density target of 200 residents and jobs combined per gross hectare by 2031 or earlier as identified in Table 2b.

(2) Require Local Official Plans to show how the development density target for Urban Growth Centres under Section 81.3(1) 80.2(1) can be met, including the submission to the Region of any supporting background documentation.



Major Transit Station Areas

81. The objectives of the Major Transit Station Areas, as delineated on Map 1H and Map 6, are:

(1) To leverage infrastructure investments and the development of public service facilities to support a significant share of growth, and achieve transit supportive densities through existing or planned frequent transit service.

(2) To provide a range and mix of transit-supportive uses, such as residential, retail, office and public uses that supports the area in a pedestrian-oriented urban environment.

(3) To function as an important Strategic Growth Area component of the Regional Urban Structure and leverage infrastructure investment and frequent transit service to accommodate increased densities and transit supportive growth.

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(4) To achieve multimodal access to stations and support complete communities.

(5) To plan for a diverse mix of uses, including additional residential units and Affordable Housing, where appropriate.

(6) To protect existing significant employment uses within Major Transit Station Areas by ensuring land use compatibility with adjacent new development is achieved.

81.1 The Major Transit Station Areas (including the Major Transit Station Areas that are also Urban Growth Centres), as delineated on Map 1H and Map 6, are identified as Protected Major Transit Station Areas in accordance with Section 16(16) of the Planning Act.


(1) Direct development with higher densities and mixed uses to Major Transit Station Areas in accordance with the hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas identified in Section 79.2.

(2) Require Local Official Plans to plan to achieve:

a) the minimum density target for each Major Transit Station Area as prescribed in Table 2b, which may be achieved beyond the planning horizon of this Plan; and,

b) the target proportion of residents and jobs within each Major Transit Station Area as set out in Table2b, where applicable.

(2.1) The minimum density target for an individual Major Transit Station Area may be revised prior to the completion of the municipal comprehensive review, to address recommendations of the municipal comprehensive review and/or Local Municipal planning studies.

(3) Require the Local Municipalities to delineate the boundaries of Major Transit Station Areas in accordance with Map 1H and Map 6 in their Official Plans.

(4) Require the Local Municipalities to prepare detailed official plan policies or an Area-Specific Plan for a Major Transit Station Area, in accordance with Sections 48 and 77(5) of this Plan that also:

a) identifies the minimum density target to be achieved expressed as the number of residents and jobs per hectare in accordance with Table 2b.

b) identifies the target proportion of residents and jobs that must be planned for in accordance with Table 2b.

c) identifies land uses to support complete communities.

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d) prohibits the establishment of land uses and built form that would adverselyaffect the achievement of the targets established in Table 2b.

e) identifies and protects lands that may be needed for future enhancement orexpansion of transit infrastructure, as appropriate.

f) achieves land use compatibility, by ensuring that the development of sensitiveland uses or major office uses, avoids, or where avoidance is not possible, minimizes and mitigates adverse impacts on industrial, manufacturing or other uses that are vulnerable to encroachment, in accordance with Section 143(12) of this Plan.

g) are transit-supportive and achieve multimodal access to the stations, ensureconnections to all transit service, and provide infrastructure to support active transportation.

h) encourages alternative development standards, including reduced parkingstandards in Major Transit Station Areas.

i) establishes Affordable Housing targets in accordance with the applicablepolicies of Section 86 of this Plan, and inclusionary zoning policies authorizing a minimum number of Affordable Housing units, and/or a minimum gross floor area of Affordable Housing, within residential and mixed use buildings, and providing for their maintenance as Affordable Housing units over a period of time where appropriate. The Inclusionary Zoning policies will be based on the completion of an assessment report prepared by the Region or Local Municipality that includes an analysis of demographics, income, housing supply and housing need and demand; current average market prices and rents, and an analysis of the potential impacts of Inclusionary Zoning on the housing market to the satisfaction of the Region.

j) includes detailed policies and development criteria to ensure that the developmentof employment uses planned within the Major Transit Station Area meet the requirements of Section 79.3(13) of this Plan.


81.3 The objectives of Proposed Major Transit Station Areas as identified on Map 1H and Map 6 are:

(1) To provide opportunities to leverage Provincial transit infrastructure investmentsthrough the identification and development of new station areas to support growthand achieve transit-supportive densities through existing or planned frequent transitservice.

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(2) To identify a proposed station area that would achieve increased residential andemployment densities to support existing and planned transit service.


(1) Require the boundaries of the Proposed Major Transit Station to be delineated oncethe location has been determined in accordance with the following principles:

a) establish a preliminary boundary that is within a 500m to 800m radius of thetransit station

b) refine the preliminary boundary to exclude undevelopable lands including theRegional Natural Heritage System or areas protected by Provincial Plans such as the Greenbelt Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Parkway Belt West Plan.

(2) Once the location of a Proposed Major Transit Station Area has been determined anddelineated, establish a minimum density target, as in accordance with the policies of this Plan.

(3) Require the Local Municipalities to prepare an Area-Specific Plan for a delineatedproposed Major Transit Station Area in accordance with Section 81.2(4).

(4) Any review of development applications within a Major Transit Station Area asdelineated on Map 6 and a proposed Major Transit Station Area must consider the goals, objectives and policies of this plan, including in the period before the Local Municipalities have established Major Transit Station Area policies in accordance with Section 16(17) of the Planning Act.

Regional Nodes

82. The objectives of the Regional Nodes, as identified by symbol on Map 1H, are:

(1) To recognize Strategic Growth Areas in the Region which are an integral componentof the Regional Urban Structure, and are historic downtown areas, or contain a concentration of public service facilities (i.e. hospitals, universities) and/or transit-supportive, high density uses.

(2) To leverage infrastructure investments and the development of public servicefacilities to support forecasted growth.

(3) To provide a range and mix of transit-supportive uses, such as residential, retail,office and public uses that supports the area in a pedestrian-oriented urban environment.

82.1 The Regional Nodes as identified on Map 1H by symbol are:

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(1) Primary Regional Nodes that are planned to accommodate growth and contain aconcentration of public service facilities or transit-supportive high-density uses, or which perform a regional transit network function at a scale appropriate for their context:

a) Uptown Core, Oakville;

b) Hospital District, Oakville;

c) Milton Education Village, Milton;

d) Palermo Village, Oakville; and

e) Uptown Urban Centre, Burlington.

(2) Secondary Regional Nodes that are historic downtown areas or villages, and/or areintended to be a focus for growth through mixed use intensification at a scale appropriate for its context:

a) Neyagawa Urban Core, Oakville;

b) Kerr Village, Oakville;

c) Bronte Village; Oakville;

d) Downtown Oakville;

e) Downtown Urban Centre, Burlington;

f) Downtown Georgetown, Halton Hills; and,

g) Guelph Street Corridor Halton Hills.


(1) Direct development with higher densities and mixed uses to Regional Nodes inaccordance with the hierarchy identified in Section 79.2, and based on the level of existing and planned transit service.

(2) Encourage the Local Municipalities to delineate the boundaries of Regional Nodes,and identify a minimum density target expressed as the minimum number of residents and jobs per hectare for the delineated area.

(3) For applicable Regional Nodes identified in Table 2b, require the LocalMunicipalities to plan to achieve the target proportion of residents and jobs specified.

(4) Require the Local Municipalities to prepare detailed official plan policies or anArea-Specific Plan for Regional Nodes, in accordance with Sections 48 and 77(5) of this Plan.

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Employment Areas

77.183. The objectives of the Employment Areas are:

(1) To ensure the availability of sufficient land for employment to accommodateforecasted growth to support Halton’s and its Local Municipalities’ economiccompetitiveness.

(2) To provide, in conjunction with those employment uses within the residential andmixed use areas of the communities, opportunities for a fully-diversified economicbase, including maintaining a range and choice of suitable sites for employmentuses which support a wide range of economic activities and ancillary uses, andtake into account the needs of existing and future businesses.

(3) To locate Employment Areas in the vicinity of existing major highway interchangesand rail yards, where appropriate, within the Urban Area.

77.283.1 The Employment Areas, are shown as an overlay on top of the Urban Area on Map 1 Map 1H, and are subject to the objectives and policies for the Urban Area. Their boundaries are to be interpreted in accordance with Section 52 of this Plan. Additional Employment Areas may be introduced within the Urban Area by amendment to this Plan based on the completion of an Area-Specific Plan or an amendment to the Local Official Plan.

77.483.2 It is the policy of the Region to:

(1) Prohibit residential and other non-employment uses including major retail uses inthe Employment Areas except:

a) to recognize uses permitted by specific policies of a Local Official Plan onDecember 16, 2009; or

b) for institutional uses identified in a Local Official Plan, as a result of a detailedstudy that sets limits and criteria on such uses based on the followingprinciples:

[i] the use is of small scale and such uses collectively within an EmploymentArea shall not change the character of that Employment Area;

[ii] the location and design of the use meet the Land Use CompatibilityGuidelines under Section 143(10) of this Plan;

[iii] the use is located at the periphery of the Employment Area; and

[iv] such uses do not collectively displace employment from the EmploymentArea to result in a shortfall in Employment Areas to meet the LocalMunicipality’s employment forecast in Table 1 and Table 2a.

(2) Plan for, protect and preserve the Employment Areas for current and future use.

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(3) Ensure the necessary infrastructure is provided to support the development of the Employment Areas in accordance with policies of this Plan.

(4) Require Local Municipalities to prohibit the conversion of lands within the Employment Areas to non-employment uses including major retail uses unless through a municipal comprehensive review where it has been demonstrated that:

a) there is a need for the conversion;

b) the conversion will not compromise the Region’s or Local Municipality’s ability to meet the employment forecast in Table 1 and Table 2a;

c) the conversion will not adversely affect the overall viability of the Employment Area, and achievement of the intensification and density targets of Table 2 and other policies of this Plan;

d) there is existing or planned infrastructure to accommodate the proposed conversion;

e) the lands are not required for employment purposes over the long term;

f) cross-jurisdictional issues have been considered; and

g) all Regional policies and requirements, financial or otherwise, have been met.

(5) Require Local Municipalities to promote intensification and increased densities in both new and existing Employment Areas by facilitating compact, transit-supportive built form and minimizing surface parking.

(6) Subject to Section 77(7), designate lands where appropriate in the vicinity of existing or planned major highway interchanges, ports, rail yards and airports for employment purposes that rely on this infrastructure, once these lands are included in the Urban Area.

(7) Where Employment Areas are located within a Major Transit Station Area as delineated on Map 1H, recognize the dual role and function of these Major Transit Station Areas as mixed use Strategic Growth Areas as well as the location of important existing employment uses, and, require Local Municipalities to plan for these areas by:

a) recognizing the importance of existing employment uses and the potential for employment growth and intensification within the Employment Area and within adjacent mixed use areas;

b) providing an appropriate interface between the Employment Area and adjacent mixed use areas to maintain land use compatibility; and

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c) only permitting development within adjacent mixed use areas if land use compatibility can be addressed in a manner that protects existing employment uses in accordance with Section 79.3(12) of this Plan.

Housing

84. The goal for housing is to supply the people of Halton with an adequate mix and variety of housing to satisfy differing physical, social and economic needs.

85. The objectives for housing are:

(1) To establish housing targets by type and appropriate density for the Local Municipalities and the Region as a whole.

(2) To explore and implement new approaches to reduce residential land and construction costs and to effect an adequate supply of Affordable Housing.

(3) To coordinate, improve upon, and expedite the development approval process so as to reduce the overall cost of housing.

(4) To make more efficient use of existing developed lands, housing stock and available services to increase the supply of housing while maintaining the physical character of existing neighbourhoods.

(5) To meet housing needs through the provision of Assisted Housing, Affordable Housing and Special Needs Housing in Halton.

(6) To integrate Assisted and Special Needs Housing with Market Housing.

(7) To provide and manage Assisted Housing in Halton through the Halton Community Housing Corporation.

(8) To encourage the Local Municipalities and the building and development industry to develop innovative housing designs that stress flexibility in use, mix of compatible land uses, good environmental practices, universal physical access, public safety and security needs, cost-efficiency, affordability and energy and natural resource conservation while maintaining sound engineering and planning principles.

(9) To encourage the Local Municipalities to maintain the quality of the existing housing stock.

(10) To participate in and deliver Provincial and/or Federal housing programs that are beneficial to housing development in Halton.

(11) To coordinate and provide information on housing needs in Halton through centres that are accessible in each Local Municipality.

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(12) To support the use of surplus public and not-for-profit lands, where appropriate,for developing Assisted Housing and Affordable Housing.

(13) To promote residential intensification through the development or redevelopment ofbrownfield and greyfield sites.


(1) Monitor the development approval process to achieve at all times a minimum ofthree-year supply of draft approved and/or registered residential units for theRegion as a whole.

(2) Define Affordable Housing for the Halton and local municipal markets based on itsdefinition under Section 214.

(3) Maintain a broad-based Halton Housing Advisory Committee to advise Councilon housing issues in Halton, raise public awareness on housing needs, and monitorhousing research from other jurisdictions.

(4) Prepare and update as part of the statutory Official Plan five-year review, inconjunction with the Local Municipalities and in consultation with the developmentindustry and other housing providers, a Joint Regional-Municipal HousingStatement for Council adoption that will

a) describe the annual demand, supply and need for housing by LocalMunicipality, and by Assisted Housing, Affordable Housing, Special NeedsHousing, and housing with universal physical access, and

b) recommend targets, policies and action plans to meet these needs.

(5) Require Local Municipalities that prepare Municipal Housing Statementsindependently of the Joint Regional-Municipal Housing Statement to have regardfor the Joint Statement and to submit the Local Statements to Regional Council forapproval.

(6) Adopt the following housing targets:

a) that at least 50 per cent of new housing units produced annually in Halton bein the form of townhouses or multi-storey buildings; and

b) that at least 30 per cent of new housing units produced annually in Halton beAffordable or Assisted Housing.

(6.1) Establish, in conjunction with the Local Municipalities, annual targets for the production of housing units by density type and affordability for each Local Municipality, based on the Regional targets under Section 86(6).

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(7) Provide annually a State of Housing report to Council that contains among otherthings:

a) an update of the definitions of Assisted Housing and Affordable Housing;

b) a review of housing supply, demand and need in Halton during the past year,covering the various housing segments of Assisted Housing, Affordable Housing,Market Housing, Special Needs Housing and housing with universal physical access;

c) identification of the gaps between supply and demand of Assisted Housing andAffordable Housing;

d) state of homelessness in Halton; and

e) performance of the housing market towards meeting the housing targetsunder Sections 86(6) and 86(6.1).

(8) Based on the State of Housing report, set priorities among the various housinginitiatives and implement programs and action plans to address housing gaps andshortfalls in meeting the housing targets.


(10) Require Local Official Plans and Zoning By-laws to permit second residential unitswithin an existing dwelling in residential neighbourhoods as of right, providedthat health, safety and other reasonable standards or criteria (e.g. the provision ofparking or adequacy of services) are met.

(10.1) Ensure that the standards or criteria identified in a Local Official Plan or Zoning By-law shall not preclude or prohibit the establishment of second residential units, as provided for in Provincial legislation, policy or plans.

(11) Permit intensification of land use for residential purposes such as infill,redevelopment, and conversion of existing structures provided that the physicalcharacter of existing neighbourhoods can be maintained.

(12) Encourage the building and development industry to incorporate universal physicalaccess features in all new buildings.

(13) Encourage the Local Municipalities and the development industry to provideinnovative building design that will facilitate subsequent conversion to provideadditional housing units.

(13.1) In partnership with the Local Municipalities, other government agencies and the private sector, identify brownfield and greyfield sites outside Employment Areas and work towards making them available, where appropriate, for development or redevelopment for housing purposes with components of Assisted, Affordable and Special Needs Housing. Such sites or lands may be declared as Community

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Improvement Project Areas under the Planning Act to facilitate their development or redevelopment.

(14) Support the involvement of the private and non-profit sectors in the provision of Assisted and Affordable Housing by improving the planning process and funding mechanism.

(15) Consider financial and other incentives including grants, property tax reductions, infrastructure improvements and Community Improvement Plans in the provision of Assisted, Affordable and Special Needs Housing.

(16) Encourage the Local Municipalities and other commenting agencies to expedite planning approvals and provide other incentives in the provision of Assisted, Affordable and Special Needs Housing and further to give priority to planning approval of those receiving government funding.

(17) Seek funding allocation from the Federal and Provincial governments for the provision of new Assisted and Affordable Housing in Halton.

(17.1) Require that Assisted and Affordable Housing projects receiving government funding include, as appropriate, units with universal physical access and energy conservation standards.

(18) Encourage all levels of government to stimulate rental Market Housing construction in Halton to meet such needs.

(19) Require the Local Municipalities to use a rental housing vacancy rate of 3 per cent as the minimum threshold to permit the conversion of existing rental housing to ownership tenure or other uses or the demolition of such housing.

(20) Require the Local Municipalities, in developing phasing strategies, to ensure that a full range and mix of housing types can be provided in each development phase in accordance with Table 2a.

(21) Require Local Official Plans to provide an appropriate mix of housing by density, type and affordability in each geographic area, consistent with current and projected demands reflecting socio-economic and demographic trends.

(22) Require Local Official Plans and Zoning By-laws to permit Special Needs Housing as of right in all residential neighbourhoods subject to reasonable planning standards and design criteria.

(23) Encourage the Local Municipalities and the development industry to consider innovative residential development designs which contribute to affordability and energy and natural resource conservation.

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(24) Encourage the Local Municipalities to adopt and enforce maintenance and occupancy standards by-laws (Property Standard By-laws).


(26) Seek development opportunities for Assisted and Affordable Housing in Intensification Areas where public transit, retail and other facilities are readily accessible.

Urban (Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment) Services

87. The goal for urban services is to ensure the adequate provision of an economic level of urban services to achieve Regional development objectives while conscious of the need to protect the environment.

88. The objectives for urban services are:

(1) To provide satisfactory levels of urban services in the Urban Area to meet existing and future requirements.

(2) To provide a staged program for the improvement and extension of urban services:

a) within the financial capabilities of the Region,

b) meeting or exceeding provincial environmental standards, and

c) based on the Joint Infrastructure Staging Plan.


(1) Provide urban services only within the Urban Area, unless otherwise permitted by specific policies of this Plan.

(2) Adopt, after consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, Urban Services Guidelines to implement policies of this Plan consistent with Provincial policies.

(3) Require that approvals for all new development within the Urban Area be on the basis of connection to Halton's municipal water and wastewater systems, unless otherwise exempt by other policies of this Plan.

(4) Permit development in the Urban Area on private wells and/or private sewage disposal systems that conform to Regional standards and Provincial legislation, regulations and standards including building codes only:

a) when urban service(s) is determined by the Region to be unavailable;

b) on an interim basis until urban service(s) is available, at which time the development must be connected to the municipal servicing system(s) within two years of the service(s) becoming available;

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c) the development meets other criteria as specified by Council in the Urban Services Guidelines; and

d) the owner of the development satisfies all financial and legal obligations required by the Region.

(5) Prohibit the use of municipal water in once-through cooling systems.

(6) Permit the placement of urban services infrastructure on privately owned lands only in accordance with the Urban Services Guidelines adopted by Council under Section 89(2).

(7) Incorporate in the Joint Infrastructure Staging Plan phasing schemes for the provision of urban services in the Region.

(8) Limit development in the Urban Area to the ability and financial capability of the Region to provide urban services in accordance with its approved financing plan under Section 77(15) of this Plan.

(9) Explore, and implement if deemed cost-effective, technological innovations and best operating and management practices to continuously improve performance of the servicing infrastructure to protect the environment.

(10) Design and implement the urban services to meet only the capacity requirements of the Urban Area. Where it can be demonstrated that there are long term social, environmental or economic benefits, individual components of the urban services may be over-sized provided that it:

a) is deemed prudent by Council; and

b) is financially feasible.

(10.1) Consider the over-sized components of the urban services under Section 89(10) as one of many contributing factors, but not a determinative one, in the location or timing of future expansions of the Urban Area in accordance with Section 77(7) of this Plan.


(12) Monitor the servicing requirements of proposed and approved development in terms of allocations of water supply and wastewater treatment capacities to ensure that total system capacities, with an adequate reserve for operational flexibility and emergency situations, are not exceeded and to provide sufficient lead time for the planning, approvals and construction of new facilities.

(13) Monitor the quantity of flows in both the water supply and wastewater treatment systems and [formerly Section 89(14)b)] develop, in consultation with the Local Municipalities, programs for allocating the remaining servicing capacities on the

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(16) Recognize and permit improvements to the urban service system interconnectionsexisting at the time of adoption of this Plan between the Region of Halton andabutting municipalities.

(17) Consider and permit, based on individual merit and in accordance with goals andobjectives of this Plan, new urban service system interconnections between theRegion of Halton and abutting municipalities.

(18) Prohibit private connections to existing and future water and wastewater systemssituated outside the Urban Area, unless otherwise permitted by specific policies ofthis Plan, or to comply with legally executed and binding agreements existing atthe time of the adoption of this Plan (December 16, 2009).


(20) Recognize, with regard to urban services, that where a road exists along theboundary between the Urban Area designation and another land use designation,the exact location of the Urban Area boundary shall be considered to exist alongthe edge of the right-of-way furthest from the Urban Area. Where this right-of-way boundary line is discontinuous due to reasons such as intersecting roads, theUrban Area boundary shall be interpolated across these gaps.

(21) Prohibit the extension within the Region of urban services beyond the boundaries ofthe Urban Area, with the following exceptions:

a) [Section number not in use.]

b) The provision of water infrastructure may be permitted from remote watersupply sources such as wells or reservoirs, and where in accordance withother policies of this Plan, from municipalities adjacent to Halton Region.

c) The Hamlets of Norval and Glen Williams when the Region, in consultationwith the Town of Halton Hills, considers it prudent and feasible to providesuch services.

d) Connections existing or approved by Council on the day of adoption of thisPlan by Council.

e) Designated locations within the North Aldershot Policy Area as shown onMap 1 and in accordance with Section 139(3).

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f) The Beaufort Heights subdivision, which consists of Registered Plans 509, 1297 and 20M-151, and those lots municipally known as 1315, 1321, 1401 and 1405, Beaufort Drive, 1296 Dundas Street, and 1311 Harbour Court, located west of Brant Street and south of Dundas Street in the City of Burlington.

h) The Halton Waste Management Site, municipally known as 5400 Regional Road 25 in the Town of Milton.

i) The Biosolids Management Centre, municipally known as 4449 Regional Road 25 in the Town of Oakville.

j) The Milton Works Yard, municipally known as 5600 Regional Road 25 in the Town of Milton.

k) The Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, municipally known as 11618 Trafalgar Road including the Trafalgar Sports Park, municipally known as 11494 in the Town of Halton Hills.

(22) Recognize approvals given by the Region existing as of the date of approval of this Plan to permit, on an interim basis until full urban services are available and subject to the approval of the Ministry of the Environment, limited industrial development requiring low volumes of water to locate within the Acton and Milton Urban Area, based on private services or on municipal water supply and private wastewater treatment systems. Such interim servicing shall be subject to all of the following criteria:

a) Areas for such servicing are determined in conjunction with the Region and are clearly delineated in Local Official Plans and Zoning By-laws by appropriate maps and/or text.

b) Detailed implementation schemes for industrial development in each of these areas which address, among other matters, the specific type of servicing proposed, are adopted by both Regional and Local Councils.

c) The design and approval of private services are in accordance with Regional By-laws, standards and guidelines and with Provincial requirements.

d) Where considered necessary by the Region, approval of such industrial servicing systems is to be conditional upon the owners of the individual proposals entering into one or more agreements with the Region to satisfy all Regional concerns, financial or otherwise, relating to water supply and wastewater treatment.

e) When full urban services are available as determined by the Region, the property owners are required to connect and pay the applicable fees for connection.

(23) Minimize the number of disturbances to the Regional Natural Heritage System affected by the provision of urban services, by integrating, if possible, construction

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plans for both water supply and wastewater treatment services, and by designing the urban services at those locations to take into account any possible future system expansion in accordance with Section 89(10) of this Plan.

(24) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 89(4), permit connections to a private communal water system subject to confirmation through any applicable environmental assessment approval and all necessary authorizations being obtained, for the following properties located on Tremaine Road in the City of Burlington:

a) dwelling on the property with property identification number 07201-0072, and

b) dwelling on the property with property identification number 24927-0108.

(25) Consider adding new locations to the areas eligible for urban services as shown on Map 1 provided the following criteria are met:

a) the proposed use is a municipal services facility or is an existing public use as of the date that ROPA 40 came into force and effect with an operational connection to one of Regional water or wastewater services; and,

b) the provision of full, municipal urban services does not conflict with this Plan or any Provincial Plans and is deemed technically feasible by the Region; and,

c) upon approval of:

[i] a site-specific Region-led amendment if the site fronts on appropriate water and wastewater infrastructure; or,

[ii] a site-specific proponent-led amendment if the site fronts on one of appropriate water or appropriate wastewater infrastructure; or,

[iii] a site-specific proponent-led amendment if the site does not front on appropriate water or appropriate wastewater infrastructure.

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(1) Support the continuous education and training of Halton's labour force.

(2) Establish short and long term employment forecasts in accordance with Section 77(1) of this Plan and specify such forecasts by type to respond to global and regional economic trends.

(2.1) Monitor, through regular reports to Council, the attainment of employment forecasts developed under Section 77(1) using the employment data base under Section 170(9).

(3) Ensure, through municipal comprehensive reviews described under Section 77(7) and through provisions in Local Official Plans and Zoning By-laws, a ten-year supply of employment lands at all times for the Region as a whole.

(4) Encourage the Local Municipalities to phase the development of employment lands concurrent with nearby residential lands.

(4.1) Consider strategic investment in infrastructure to enhance the timely development of employment lands.

(4.2) Protect employment lands for economic development during the current planning period to 2031 2051 in accordance with Sections 77.1 83, and 77.2 83.1, of this Plan.

(5) Prepare and update regularly, in conjunction with the Local Municipalities and in consultation with the business and education sectors and the general public, an Economic Development Strategic Plan that will include:

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PART VI DEFINITIONS

211. ABUTTING means a property with a specific feature or attribute that physically touches or shares a common boundary with the subject property.

212. ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE means a detached building or structure that is not used for human habitation, the use of which is naturally and normally incidental to, subordinate to, or exclusively devoted to a principal use or building and located on the same lot.

212.1 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION means non-motorized or lightly-motorized travel, including walking, cycling, roller-blading and movements with mobility devices. The active transportation network includes sidewalks, crosswalks, designated road lanes and off-road trails to accommodate active transportation.

212.2 ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN means an approach to managing complex natural systems by continually improving management policies and practices based on learning from the outcomes of operational programs that include monitoring and evaluation.

212.3 ADJACENT LANDS means:

For the purposes of Section 167(3), those lands contiguous to a protected heritage property or as otherwise defined in the Area Local Official Plan.

212.4 ADVERSE EFFECT means, as defined in the Environmental Protection Act, one or more of

(1) impairment of the quality of the natural environment for any use that can be made of it,

(2) injury or damage to property or plant or animal life,

(3) harm or material discomfort to any person

(4) an adverse effect on the health of any person,

(5) impairment of the safety of any person,

(6) rendering any property or plant or animal life unfit for human use,

(7) loss of enjoyment of normal use of property, and

(8) interference with normal conduct of business.


214. AFFORDABLE HOUSING means housing with a market price or rent that is affordable to households of low and moderate income spending no more than 30 percent of their gross household income.

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a) Affordable rental housing should meet the demand of households at the low end, as described in Halton’s annual State of Housing Report, pursuant to Section 86(7). Such households would be able to afford at least three out of ten rental units on the market.

b) Affordable ownership housing should meet the demand of households at the high end, as identified in Halton’s annual State of Housing Report pursuant to Section 86(7). Such households would have sufficient income left, after housing expenses, to sustain the basic standard of living.

215. AGRICULTURE or AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY or AGRICULTURAL OPERATION or AGRICULTURAL USE or FARMING means the growth of crops, including nursery and horticultural crops (but not horticultural trade use); raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry and fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; maple syrup production; and associated on-farm buildings and structures, including accommodation for full-time farm labour when the size and nature of the operation requires additional employment.

215.1 AGRICULTURE-RELATED USES means those farm-related commercial and farm-related industrial uses that are small scale and directly related to the farm operation and are required in close proximity to the farm operation.

215.1.1 AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY is a designation or zone in a local official plan or zoning by-law that prohibits a dwelling on a remnant agricultural lot created from a severance of a residence surplus to a farm operation as a result of farm consolidation.

215.1.2 FARM CONSOLIDATION means the acquisition of additional farm parcels to be operated as one farm operation.

216. ANIMAL KENNEL means a building, structure or premises used for the raising or boarding of dogs, cats, or other household pets.

216.1 ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES means artifacts, archaeological sites and marine archaeological sites. The identification and evaluation of such resources are based upon archaeological fieldwork undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.

216.2 AREA-SPECIFIC PLAN means a Local Official Plan Amendment applying to a specific geographic area such as a secondary plan or a Regional Official Plan Amendment applying to a specific geographic area.

217. ARTERIAL ROAD means a Major Arterial, a Multi-Purpose Arterial, or a Minor Arterial as shown on Map 3 of this Plan.

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218. ASSISTED HOUSING means housing that is available to low and moderate income households for rent or purchase where part of the housing cost is subsidized through a government program.



220.1 BROWNFIELD SITES means undeveloped or previously developed properties that may be contaminated. They are usually, but not exclusively, former industrial or commercial properties that may be under-utilized, derelict or vacant.

220.1.1 BUFFER means an area of land located adjacent to Key Features or watercourses and usually bordering lands that are subject to development or site alteration. The purpose of the buffer is to protect the features and ecological functions of the Regional Natural Heritage System by mitigating impacts of the proposed development or site alteration. The extent of the buffer and activities that may be permitted within it shall be based on the sensitivity and significance of the Key Features and watercourses and their contribution to the long term ecological functions of the Regional Natural Heritage System as determined through a Sub-watershed Study, an Environmental Impact Assessment or similar studies that examine a sufficiently large area.

220.2 BUILT BOUNDARY means the limits of the developed urban area as identified in the Provincial Paper, Built Boundary for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006, (2008).

220.3 BUILT HERITAGE RESOURCES means one or more significant buildings, structures, monuments, installations or remains associated with architectural, cultural, social, political, economic or military history and identified as being important to a community. These resources may be identified through designation or heritage conservation easement under the Ontario Heritage Act, or listed by local, provincial or federal jurisdictions.

220.4 BUILT-UP AREA means all land within the Built Boundary.

220.5 CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY means an area identified through a Regional Official Plan Amendment that encompasses existing natural heritage features and associated enhancements to the Key Features and is of sufficient size, quality and diversity that it can support a wide range of native species and ecological functions, accommodate periodic local extinctions, natural patterns of disturbance and renewal and those species that are area sensitive, and provide sufficient habitat to support populations of native plants and animals in perpetuity. Any such amendment would be initiated after the day of adoption of this Plan (December 16, 2009) and shall include a detailed and precise justification supporting the identification of the area, based on current principles of conservation biology.

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221. COMMERCIAL FARM means a farm which is deemed to be a viable farm operation and which normally produces sufficient income to support a farm family.

221.1 COMPLETE COMMUNITIES means communities that meet people’s needs for daily living throughout an entire lifetime by providing convenient access to an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, a full range of housing, and community infrastructure including Affordable Housing, schools, recreation and open space for their residents. Convenient access to public transportation and options for safe, non-motorized travel is also provided.

222. CONSERVATION AUTHORITY means Conservation Halton (Halton Region Conservation Authority) or Credit Valley Conservation (Authority) or the Grand River Conservation Authority.

223. COTTAGE INDUSTRY means an activity conducted as an accessory use within a single detached dwelling or in an addition to the dwelling or an accessory building not further than 30m from the dwelling and serviced by the same private water and wastewater systems, performed by one or more residents of the household on the same property. A cottage industry may include activities such as dressmaking, upholstering, weaving, baking, ceramic-making, painting, sculpting and the repair of personal effects.

224. CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES means elements of the Regional landscape which, by themselves, or together with the associated environment, are unique or representative of past human activities or events. Such elements may include built heritage resources, cultural heritage landscapes, and archaeological resources.

224.1 CULTURAL HERITAGE LANDSCAPES means a defined geographical area of heritage significance which has been modified by human activities and is valued by a community. It involves a grouping(s) of individual heritage features such as structures, spaces, archaeological sites and natural elements, which together form a significant type of heritage form, distinctive from that of its constituent elements or parts. Examples may include, but are not limited to, heritage conservation districts designated under the Ontario Heritage Act; and villages, parks, gardens, battlefields, mainstreets and neighbourhoods, cemeteries, trailways and industrial complexes of cultural heritage value.

225. CUMULATIVE IMPACT means the effect on the physical, natural, visual and Cultural Heritage Resources resulting from the incremental activities of development over a period of time and over an area. All past, present and foreseeable future activities are to be considered in assessing cumulative impact.

225.1 DESIGNATED GREENFIELD AREA means the area within the Urban Area that is not Built-Up Area.

226. DEVELOPMENT means the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings and structures, any of which requires approval under the

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Planning Act, or that are subject to the Environmental Assessment Act, but does not include:

(1) activities that create or maintain infrastructure authorized under an environmental assessment process,

(2) works subject to the Drainage Act, or

(3) within the Greenbelt Plan Area, the carrying out of agricultural practices on land that was being used for agricultural uses on the date the Greenbelt Plan 2005 came into effect.

227. DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY means capacity of a watershed to support use or change in use without negative impact on the Greenbelt and Regional Natural Heritage Systems.

227.1 DEVELOPMENT DENSITY means the number of residents and jobs combined per gross hectare. Areas of the Regional Natural Heritage System are excluded from the calculation of this density.

227.2 DISABILITY means:

(1) any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device,

(2) a condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability,

(3) a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language,

(4) a mental disorder, or

(5) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997.

228. EASEMENT means a negotiated interest in the land of another which allows the easement holder specified uses or rights without actual ownership of the land.

228.1 ECOLOGICAL FUNCTION means the natural processes, products or services that living and non-living environments provide or perform within or between species, ecosystems and landscapes. These may include biological, physical and socio-economic interactions.

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229. EMERGENCY SHELTER means a facility that provides supervised temporary lodging, board and/or personal support services to homeless individuals round the clock.

229.1 EMPLOYMENT AREA means areas designated in an official plan for clusters of business and economic activities including, but not limited to, manufacturing, warehousing, offices and associated retails and ancillary facilities.

229.1.1 ENHANCEMENTS TO THE KEY FEATURES means ecologically supporting areas adjacent to Key Features and/or measures internal to the Key Features that increase the ecological resilience and function of individual Key Features or groups of Key Features.

229.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN means a voluntary, confidential, agricultural producer driven planning exercise that uses specifically designed resource material and technical assistance to develop a farm plan that identifies on farm environmental risks and establishes a priority sequence of action items to reduce those risks.



232. ESCARPMENT BROW means the uppermost point of the Escarpment slope or face. It may be the top of a rock cliff, or where the bedrock is buried, the most obvious break in slope associated with the underlying bedrock.

233. ESSENTIAL means that which is deemed necessary to the public interest after all alternatives have been considered and, where applicable, as determined through the Environmental Assessment process.

234. EXISTING USE as it applies to a Section of this Plan means the use of any land, building or structure legally existing, or approved under a Parkway Belt land use regulation, on the day of adoption of this Plan or the amendment to this Plan giving effect to the subject Section by Regional Council or, in the case of the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area, the day of approval of the Niagara Escarpment Plan or an amendment to that Plan or, in the case of the Greenbelt Plan, a use which lawfully existed on December 15, 2004. An existing use, building or structure may expand or be replaced in the same location and of the same use in accordance with Local Zoning By-laws. For the purpose of horticultural trade uses, they are considered existing uses provided that they are recognized as legal uses under Local Zoning By-laws or through the issuance of a development permit by the Niagara Escarpment Commission; such a process must commence within one year and be completed within five years of Regional Council adoption of the Amendment introducing such uses in this Plan.

235. FARMING (see AGRICULTURE).

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235.1 FISH HABITAT means spawning grounds and nursery, rearing, food supply, and migration areas on which fish depend directly or indirectly in order to carry out their life processes.

236. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT means the management of fish habitat and fish population for the purpose of sustaining and improving the quality and quantity of fish.

237. FLOOD PLAIN means, for river, stream, and small inland lake systems, the area, usually low lands adjoining a watercourse, which has been or may be subject to flooding hazards.


239. FOREST MANAGEMENT or FORESTRY means the wise use and management of forests for the production of wood and wood products, to provide outdoor recreation, to maintain, restore, or enhance environmental conditions for wildlife, and for the protection and production of water supplies.

240. [Section number not in use.] FREQUENT TRANSIT means a public transit service that runs at least every 15 minutes in both directions throughout the day and into the evening every day of the week.

241. GOAL means an idealized end state of the social, economic, and/or physical environment, towards which the Plan must strive but for which it may not be possible to apply a test of fulfilment.

241.1 GREYFIELD SITES means developed properties that are not contaminated. They are usually, but not exclusively, commercial properties that may be under-utilized, derelict or vacant.

242. HALTON means the area within the Regional Municipality of Halton, and/or its people.

243. HAMLET means an area so designated on Map 1, in accordance with Section 103 of this Plan.

244. HAZARD LANDS means properties or lands that could be unsafe for development due to naturally occurring processes. Along the shorelines of Lake Ontario and Burlington Bay, this means the land, including that covered by water, between a defined offshore distance or depth, and the furthest landward limit of the flooding, erosion or dynamic beach (areas of unstable accumulations of shoreline sediments) hazard limits. Along river, stream and small inland lake systems, this means the land, including that covered by water, to the furthest landward limit of the flooding or erosion hazard limits.


245.1 HIGHER ORDER TRANSIT means transit that generally operates in its own dedicated right-of-way, outside of mixed traffic, and therefore can achieve a frequency of service

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greater than mixed-traffic transit. Higher order transit can include heavy rail (such as subways), light rail (such as streetcars), and buses in dedicated rights-of-way.

246. HIGHWAY means a common and public road, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property lines thereof.

247. HOME INDUSTRY means a small scale use providing a service primarily to the rural farming community and which is accessory to a single detached dwelling or agricultural operation, performed by one or more residents of the household on the same property. A home industry may be conducted in whole or in part in an accessory building and may include a carpentry shop, a metal working shop, a welding shop, an electrical shop, or blacksmith's shop, etc., but does not include an auto repair or paint shop, or furniture stripping.

248. HOME OCCUPATION means an activity that provides a service as an accessory use within a single detached dwelling or in an addition to the dwelling or in an accessory building not further than 30m away from the dwelling and serviced by the same private water and wastewater systems, performed by one or more residents of the household on the same property. Such activities may include services performed by an accountant, architect, auditor, dentist, medical practitioner, engineer, insurance agent, land surveyor, lawyer, realtor, planner, hairdresser, desk top publisher or word processor, computer processing provider, teacher or day care provider.

249. HOMELESSNESS means an immediate lack of housing, or no access to safe, stable housing, or living in extremely sub-standard housing, or being at risk of losing existing housing.

249.1 HORTICULTURAL TRADE USES means a non-farm business associated with the sale, supply, delivery, storage, distribution, installation, and/or maintenance of horticultural plants and products used in landscaping, but does not include uses associated with the principal agricultural operation.

250. HUMAN SERVICES means services relating to health, education, culture, recreation, public safety and social services.

251. INCIDENTAL USE means a use (e.g., swimming pool) normally accessory to but not an essential part of an existing use.

252. INFRASTRUCTURE means the collection of public capital facilities including highways, transit terminals and rolling stock, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and multi-use paths, municipal water and wastewater systems, solid waste management facilities, storm water systems, schools, hospitals, libraries, community and recreation centres, other public

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service facilities and any other public projects involving substantial capital investment. It includes not only the provision of new facilities but also the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing ones.

253. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM means a broad spectrum of technologies, computers and strategies designed to optimize the use of available and planned roads and other transportation infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of adding additional infrastructure. Examples of such a system are: traffic signal coordination, demand responsive traffic signals, variable message signs, emergency route diversion, signal priority/pre-emption for transit vehicles and in-vehicle information systems.

253.1 INTENSIFICATION means the development of a property, site or area at a higher density than currently exists through:

(1) redevelopment, including the reuse of brownfield sites;

(2) the development of vacant and/or under-utilized lots within previously developed areas;

(3) infill development; or

(4) the expansion or conversion of existing buildings.

253.2 INTENSIFICATION AREAS means lands identified by the Region or its Local Municipalities within the Urban Area that are to be the focus for accommodating intensification. Intensification Areas include Urban Growth Centres, Major Transit Station Areas (including Metrolinx-designated Mobility Hubs), Intensification Corridors, and Mixed Use Nodes. [Section number not in use.]

253.3 INTENSIFICATION CORRIDOR means Intensification Areas identified along major roads, arterials or higher order transit corridors that have the potential to provide a focus for higher density mixed-use development consistent with planned transit service levels. [Section number not in use.]

253.4 KEY FEATURES means key natural heritage and hydrological features described in Sections 115.3(1) and 139.3.3 of this Plan.

253.5 LANDFORMS means distinctive physical attributes of land such as slope, shape, elevation and relief.

254. LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRIES means new, neo-traditional products or services using renewable resources and developed from the advanced understanding of the biology and chemistry of organisms. Examples are personalized genetic medicine, plastics made from corn, and fuel from farm products and waste.

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255. LINKAGE means an area intended to provide connectivity supporting a range of community and ecosystem processes enabling plants and animals to move between Key Features over multiple generations. Linkages are preferably associated with the presence of existing natural areas and functions and they are to be established where they will provide an important contribution to the long term sustainability of the Regional Natural Heritage System. They are not meant to interfere with normal farm practice. The extent and location of the linkages can be assessed in the context of both the scale of the proposed development or site alteration, and the ecological functions they contribute to the Regional Natural Heritage System.

255.1 LOCAL NODE means a Strategic Growth Area identified by a Local Municipality in an approved Official Plan, which has a role in the accommodation of mixed use intensification at a scale appropriate to the context.

255.2 LOCAL URBAN STRUCTURE means an urban structure defined by a Local Municipality in an approved Official Plan, which furthers the growth management and community building objectives of the Local Municipality, and complements the Regional Urban Structure, in conformity with the Regional Official Plan.

256. LOT means a parcel of land:

(1) described in a deed or other document legally capable of conveying an interest in land, or

(2) shown as a lot or block on a registered plan of subdivision.

256.1 LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS mean: those households defined through Halton’s annual State of Housing Report, pursuant to Section 86(7), and in accordance with definitions of Affordable and Assisted Housing under Section 214 and 218. The income thresholds for low and moderate income households should not be more than those as defined in the Provincial Policy Statement.

256.2 MAJOR CREEK OR CERTAIN HEADWATER CREEK means, as it applies to Section 277(4) of this Plan, all watercourses within a Conservation Authority Regulation Limit as of the date of the adoption of this Plan and those portions of a watercourse that extend beyond the limit of the Conservation Authority Regulation Limit to connect a woodland considered significant based on criteria under Section 277(1), 277(2) or 277(3) and/or wetland feature within the Regional Natural Heritage System. The extent and location of major creeks or certain headwater creeks will be updated from time to time by the appropriate Conservation Authority and as a result may lead to refinements to the boundaries of significant woodlands.

257. MAJOR HIGHWAY means a Provincial Highway, a Major Arterial, a Multi-Purpose Arterial, or a Minor Arterial as shown on Map 3 of this Plan.

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257.1 MAJOR OFFICE means generally freestanding office buildings of 10,000 sq m or greater, or with 500 jobs or more.

258. MARKET HOUSING means private housing for rent or sale, where price are set through supplies and demands in the open market.

258.1 MAJOR TRANSIT STATION AREA means the area including and around any existing or planned higher order transit station within the Urban Area; or the area including and around a major bus depot in an urban core. Station areas generally are defined as the area within an approximate 500m to 800m radius of a transit station, representing about a 10-minute walk.

259. MINERAL AGGREGATE RESOURCES means gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, stone, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite, rock or other material prescribed under the Aggregate Resources Act suitable for construction, industrial, manufacturing and maintenance purposes but does not include metallic ores, asbestos, graphite, kyanite, mica, nepheline syenite, salt, talc, wollastonite, mine tailings or other material prescribed under the Mining Act.

259.1 MINERAL AGGREGATE OPERATIONS means

a) lands under license or permit, other than for wayside pits and quarries, issued in accordance with the Aggregate Resources Act, or successors thereto;

b) for lands not designated under the Aggregate Resources Act, established pits and quarries that are not in contravention of municipal zoning by-laws and including adjacent land under agreement with or owned by the operator, to permit continuation of the operation; and

c) associated facilities used in extraction, transport, benefication, processing or recycling of mineral aggregate resources and derived products such as asphalt and concrete, or the production of secondary products but subject to limitations under Section 109(4).

259.1.1 MINERAL AGGREGATE RESOURCE CONSERVATION means

(1) the recovery and recycling of manufactured materials derived from mineral aggregate resources (e.g. glass, porcelain, brick, concrete, asphalt, slag, etc.), for re-use in construction, manufacturing, industrial or maintenance projects as a substitute for new mineral aggregate resources; and

(2) the wise use of mineral aggregate resources including utilization or extraction of on-site mineral aggregate resources prior to development occurring.

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259.2 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION FORMULAE means formulae developed by the Province to separate uses so as to reduce incompatibility concerns about odour from livestock facilities.

259.3 MOBILITY HUB means Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA’s) that are designated by Metrolinx as regionally significant given the level of transit service that is planned for them and the development potential around them. They are places of connectivity between rapid transit services, and also places where different modes of transportation, from walking to high-speed rail, come together. They have, or are planned to have a concentration of mixed use development around a major transit station. Given the high level of transit service at or forecasted for Mobility Hubs relative to other MTSAs, it is recommended that the Mobility Hub areas receive a commensurately higher level of development intensity and design consideration that supports transit and multi-modal travel than what may be applied in other MTSAs.

MULTIMODAL means the availability or use of more than one form of transportation, such as automobiles, walking, cycling, buses, rapid transit, rail (such as commuter), trucks, air and marine.

259.4 MUNICIPAL COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW means an official plan review, or an official plan amendment, initiated by a municipality that comprehensively applies the policies and schedules of the Provincial Growth Plan, except as it applies to Section 139.7(4), in which case such a review will be focused on the need for employment lands in order to achieve the employment targets of Table 1, as set forth by Schedule 3 of the Provincial Growth Plan.

259.5 MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY means a municipally owned works yard, operations centre, police station or facility, fire station or facility, emergency medical services facility, solid waste management facility or biosolids management facility.

260. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT means the air, land and water, or any combination or part thereof.

260.1 NATURAL FEATURES or NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES or NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES AND AREAS means features and/or areas which are important for their environmental and social values as a legacy of the natural landscapes of an area.

260.2 NEGATIVE IMPACTS means:

(1) in regard to water, degradation to the quality and quantity of water, sensitive surface water features and sensitive ground water features, and their related hydrologic functions, due to single, multiple or successive development or site alteration activities;

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(2) in regard to fish habitat, any permanent alteration to, or destruction of fish habitat, except where, in conjunction with the appropriate authorities, it has been authorized under the Fisheries Act; and

(3) in regard to other components of the Regional Natural Heritage System, degradation that threatens the health and integrity of the natural features or ecological functions for which an area is identified due to single, multiple or successive development or site alteration activities.

261. NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PARK AND OPEN SPACE MASTER/MANAGEMENT PLAN means master or management plan for parks and open space within the Niagara Escarpment Parks and Open Space System which are not in conflict with the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

261.1 NORMAL FARM PRACTICE means a practice that:

(1) is conducted in a manner consistent with proper and acceptable customs and standards as established and followed by similar agricultural operations under similar circumstances, or

(2) makes use of innovative technology in a manner consistent with proper advanced farm management practices.

If required, the determination of whether a farm practice is a normal farm practice shall be in accordance with the provision of the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, including the final arbitration on normal farm practices by the Farm Practices Protection Board under the Act.

262. OBJECTIVE means a statement about the social, economic, and/or physical environment derived from a goal and for which the degree of attainment is in some way measurable. It may be conceived as an "attainable goal" or part of a goal.

262.1 PLANNED CORRIDORS means corridors identified through Provincial Plans, this Plan, or preferred alignment(s) determined through the Environmental Assessment Act process which are required to meet projected needs.

263. PIT means land or land under water from which unconsolidated aggregate is being or has been excavated, and that has not been rehabilitated, but does not mean land or land under water excavated for a building or other work on the excavation site or in relation to which an order has been made under Sub-section 1(3) of the Aggregate Resources Act.

264. POLICY means a statement which guides the use of the municipality's powers in the pursuit of its goals and objectives.


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265.1 PRIME AGRICULTURAL AREA means areas where prime agricultural lands predominate. Prime Agricultural Areas have been identified by the Region through an agricultural evaluation system approved by the Province and are identified on Map 1E of this Plan. Sections 139.9, 139.9.1 and 139.9.2 set out policies for land within Prime Agricultural Areas.

266. PRIME AGRICULTURAL LANDS means specialty crop lands and those lands of agricultural soils classes 1, 2 and 3 (and combination equivalents thereof), as defined in the Canada Land Inventory of Soil Capability for Agriculture, in this order of priority for protection.

267. [Section number not in use.] PRIORITY TRANSIT CORRIDOR means a transit corridor shown in Schedule 5 of the Growth Plan, 2019.

268. PROVINCIALLY SIGNIFICANT WETLANDS means wetlands so classified by the Ministry of Natural Resources based on the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System 2013 Southern Manual, as amended from time to time.

269. PUBLIC AGENCY or PUBLIC AUTHORITY or PUBLIC BODY means any federal, provincial, regional, county or municipal agency including any commission, board, authority or department established by such agency exercising any power or authority under a Statute of Canada or Ontario.

269.1 PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES means lands, buildings and structure for the provision of programs and services provided or subsidized by a government or other body, such as social assistance, recreation, police and fire protection, health and education programs, long-term care services and cultural services,

270. QUARRY means land or land under water from which consolidated aggregate is being or has been excavated, and that has not been rehabilitated, but does not mean land or land under water excavated for a building or other work on the excavation site or in relation to which an order has been made under Sub-section 1(3) of the Aggregate Resources Act.

271. REGION means the Council and administration of the Regional Municipality of Halton.

272. [Section number not in use.] REGIONAL CORRIDOR means a Strategic Growth Area identified along major roads, arterials or higher order transit corridors that are planned to accommodate a significant amount of growth in alignment with the delivery of frequent transit and to support future transit projects.

273. [Section number not in use.] REGIONAL NODE means a Strategic Growth Area derived from a Local Urban Structure that has a role in the accommodation of mixed use intensification, and supporting the transit network in the Region, which merits its identification as a component of the Regional Urban Structure hierarchy.

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274. REGULATORY FLOOD means the approved standard(s), a regional flood or a one-in-one-hundred-year flood, used in a particular watershed to define the limit of the flood plain for regulatory purposes.

274.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS means the production of electrical power from an energy source that is renewed by natural processes including, but not limited to: wind, water, biomass, biogas, biofuel, solar energy, geothermal energy, and tidal forces.

247.2 RESIDENCE SURPLUS TO A FARM OPERATION means an existing habitable farm residence that is rendered surplus as a result of a farm consolidation, but does not include a mobile or portable dwelling or dwelling developed for the purpose of farm labour use.

275. RESTRICTIVE means being stringent in permitting uses, as measured by the physical extent to which development is being allowed and/or by the development's impacts on the social, economic and natural environment.

275.1 RIGHT TO FARM means the right of a farmer to lawfully pursue agriculture in areas where agriculture is permitted by this Plan. This definition includes the right to move farm equipment in the pursuit of agriculture.

275.2 RIVER, STREAM AND SMALL INLAND LAKE SYSTEMS means all watercourses, rivers, streams, and small inland lakes or waterbodies that have a measurable or predictable response to a single runoff event.

276. RURAL CLUSTER means an area so designated in an approved Local Official Plan, in accordance with Section 104 of this Plan.

276.1 SECONDARY USES means uses secondary to the principal use of the property, including but not limited to, home occupations, home industries, and uses that produce value-added agricultural products from the farm operation on the property.

276.2 SENSITIVE LAND USES means buildings, amenity areas or outdoor spaces where routine or normal activities occurring at reasonably expected times would experience one or more adverse effects from contaminant discharges, fumes, sound waves or radiation generated by a nearby major facility. Sensitive land uses may be part of the natural or built environment and include examples such as: residences, day care centres, hospitals, and schools.

276.3 SETTLEMENT AREA means urban areas and rural settlement areas within municipalities (such as cities, towns, villages, Hamlets and Rural Clusters) where:

(1) development is concentrated and which have a mix of land uses; and

(2) lands have been designated in an official plan for development over the long term planning horizon provided for in the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005. Where

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there are no lands that have been designated over the long-term, the settlement area may be no larger than the area where the development is concentrated.

276.4 SIGNIFICANT means:

(1) in regard to wetlands, an area as defined under Section 276.5 of this Plan;

(2) in regard to coastal wetlands and areas of natural and scientific interest, an areaidentified as provincially significant by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resourcesusing evaluation procedures established by the Province, as amended from time totime;

(3) in regard to the habitat of endangered species and threatened species, the habitat,as approved by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, that is necessary for themaintenance, survival, and/or the recovery of naturally occurring or reintroducedpopulations of endangered species or threatened species, and where those areas ofoccurrence are occupied or habitually occupied by the species during all or anypart(s) of its life cycle;

(4) in regard to woodlands, an area as defined by Section 277 of this Plan; and,

(5) in regard to other components of the Regional Natural Heritage System,ecologically important in terms of features, functions, representation or amount,and contributing to the quality and diversity of an identifiable geographic area ornatural heritage system.

276.5 SIGNIFICANT WETLANDS means:

(1) for lands within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area, Provincially SignificantWetlands and wetlands as defined in the Niagara Escarpment Plan that make animportant ecological contribution to the Regional Natural Heritage System;

(2) for lands within the Greenbelt Plan Area but outside the Niagara Escarpment Area,Provincially Significant Wetlands and wetlands as defined in the Greenbelt Plan;

(3) for lands within the Regional Natural Heritage System but outside the GreenbeltPlan Area, Provincially Significant Wetlands and wetlands that make an importantecological contribution to the Regional Natural Heritage System; and,

(4) outside the Regional Natural Heritage System, Provincially Significant Wetlands.

277. SIGNIFICANT WOODLAND means a Woodland 0.5ha or larger determined through aWatershed Plan, a Sub-watershed Study or a site-specific Environmental ImpactAssessment to meet one or more of the four following criteria:

(1) the Woodland contains forest patches over 99 years old,

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(2) the patch size of the Woodland is 2 ha or larger if it is located in the Urban Area, or4 ha or larger if it is located outside the Urban Area but below the EscarpmentBrow, or 10 ha or larger if it is located outside the Urban Area but above theEscarpment Brow,

(3) the Woodland has an interior core area of 4 ha or larger, measured 100m from theedge, or

(4) the Woodland is wholly or partially within 50 m of a major creek or certain headwatercreek or within 150m of the Escarpment Brow.

278. SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING means a separate building containing not more thanone dwelling unit and may include a chalet, cottage, or mobile home.

278.1 SITE ALTERATION means activities, such as grading, excavation and the placement of fill that would change the landform and natural vegetative characteristics of a site but does not include normal farm practices unless such practices involve the removal of fill off the property or the introduction of fill from off-site locations.

279. SOLID WASTE means ashes, garbage, refuse, domestic waste, industrial waste,municipal waste, hazardous waste and such other wastes as are designated in theregulations under the Environmental Protection Act, but does not include agriculturalwaste, inert fill, inert rock fill, condemned or dead animals or parts thereof, or hauledsewage sludge for disposal on farmland.

280. SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING means any housing, including dedicated facilities, inwhole or in part, that is used by people who have specific needs beyond economicneeds, including but not limited to, needs such as mobility requirements or supportfunctions required for daily living. Examples of special needs housing may include, but arenot limited to, housing for persons with disabilities such as physical, sensory or mentalhealth disabilities, housing for the elderly, group homes, emergency shelter, housing forthe homeless, and independent permanent living arrangements where support servicessuch as meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, housekeeping, respite care andattendant services are provided. It does not include households that receive community-based support services in their own home.

280.1 SPECIALTY CROP AREA means an area designated using evaluation procedures established by the Province, as amended from time to time, where specialty crops such as tender fruits (peaches, cherries, plums), grapes, other fruit crops, vegetable crops, greenhouse crops, and crops from agriculturally developed organic soil lands are predominantly grown, usually resulting from:

(1) soils that have suitability to produce specialty crops, or lands that are subject tospecial climatic conditions, or a combination of both; and/or

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(2) a combination of farmers skilled in the production of specialty crops, and ofcapital investment in related facilities and services to produce, store, or processspecialty crops.

280.2 STRATEGIC GROWTH AREAS means the lands identified by the Region or its Local Municipalities within the Urban Area that are to be the focus for accommodating population and employment intensification. Strategic Growth Areas include Urban Growth Centres, Major Transit Station Areas, Regional Nodes, Regional Corridors, and Local Nodes as identified in Local Official Plans.

281. TREE means any species of woody perennial plant, including its root system, which hasreached or can reach a height of at least 4.5m above ground at physiological maturity.

282. TREESCAPE means a grouping of trees usually found along roads and stream courses,and between fields.


284. TRANSPORTATION SUPPLY MANAGEMENT means the application of variousfacility designs or operational measures to increase the carrying capacity of thetransportation network and complement travel demand management strategies to achievesimilar objectives of reducing travel and shifting modes or travel time. Examples includehigh-occupancy-vehicle lanes, reverse travel lanes, queue-jumping lanes and priority-signals for transit vehicles, commuter parking lots, and inter-modal transfer centres.

285. TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT means the application of a range of measuresaimed at influencing travel patterns by reducing the amount of travel and shifting travelto non-peak periods or more efficient travel modes. Examples include carpooling,vanpooling, walking, cycling, public transit, alternative work hours and telecommuting.

286. UNIVERSAL PHYSICAL ACCESS means housing designs that incorporate thefollowing principles and features:

(1) universality—same means for all users,

(2) flexibility—providing choice in methods of use and adaptable to the need of theuser,

(3) low physical effort—usable with a minimum of effort and fatigue,

(4) accessibility—providing for adequate sight lines, reach, hand grip and use ofhelpful devices,

(5) safety—minimal consequences of errors with fail-safe features,

(6) simplicity—minimal complexity and accommodating a wide range of skills andabilities, and

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(7) perceptible information—communicating necessary information effectively and invarious ways.

286.1 URBAN GROWTH CENTRE means the areas identified delineated on Map 1 Map 1H of this Plan, which for Halton includes the areas known as Downtown Burlington, Downtown Milton and Midtown Oakville.

287. URBAN SERVICES means municipal water and/or wastewater systems or componentsthereof which are contained within or extended from Urban Area designations or frommunicipalities abutting Halton Region.

288. UTILITY means a water supply, storm water or wastewater system, gas or oil pipeline,the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power including renewableenergy systems, the generation, transmission and distribution of steam or hot water,towers, communication or telecommunication facilities and other cabled services, apublic transit or transportation system, licensed broadcasting receiving and transmittingfacilities, or any other similar works or systems necessary to the public interest, but doesnot include a new sanitary landfill site, incineration facilities or large-scale packer and/orrecycling plants or similar uses.

288.1 VEGETATION PROTECTION ZONE means, as it applies within the Greenbelt Plan Area, a vegetated buffer area surrounding a Key Feature within which only those land uses permitted within the feature itself are permitted. The width of the vegetation protection zone is to be determined when new development or site alteration occurs within 120 metres of a Key Feature, and is to be of sufficient size to protect the feature and its functions from the impacts of the proposed change and associated activities that will occur before, during, and after construction, and where possible, restore or enhance the feature and/or its function.

289. VETERINARY CLINIC means the office of a veterinary surgeon and premises for thetreatment of animals.

289.1 WATERCOURSE or WATER COURSE means an identifiable depression in the ground in which a flow of water regularly or continuously occurs.

289.2 WATERSHED PLAN means a plan used for managing human activities and natural resources in an area defined by watershed boundaries. Watershed Plans shall include, but are not limited to, the following components:

(1) a water budget and conservation plan;

(2) land and water use and management strategies;

(3) a framework for implementation;

(4) an environmental monitoring plan;

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(5) requirements for the use of environmental management practices and programs;

(6) criteria for evaluating the protection of water quality and quantity, and keyhydrologic features and functions; and

(7) targets on a watershed or sub-watershed basis for the protection and restoration ofriparian areas and the establishment of natural self-sustaining vegetation.

290. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT means the analysis, protection, development, operationand maintenance of water, water-related features, terrestrial resources and fisheries of adrainage basin.

291. WAYSIDE PIT AND QUARRY means a temporary pit or quarry opened and used by orfor a public authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of roadconstruction and not located on the road right-of-way.


293. WETLANDS means lands that are seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water,as well as lands where the water table is close to or at the surface. In either case, thepresence of abundant water has caused the formation of hydric soils and has favouredthe dominance of either hydrophytic or water tolerant plants. The four major types ofwetlands are swamps, marshes, bogs and fens. Periodically soaked or wet lands beingused for agricultural purposes which no longer exhibit wetland characteristics are notconsidered to be wetlands for the purposes of this definition. Within the Greenbelt PlanArea, wetlands include only those that have been identified by the Ministry of NaturalResources or by any other person, according to evaluation procedures established by theMinistry of Natural Resources, as amended from time to time.

294. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT means management of wildlife habitats for the purposes ofsustaining the quantity and quality of wildlife.

295. WOODLAND means land with at least: 1000 trees of any size per ha, or 750 trees over 5cm in diameter per ha, or 500 trees over 12 cm in diameter per ha, or 250 trees over 20 cmin diameter per ha but does not include an active cultivated fruit or nut orchard, aChristmas tree plantation, a plantation certified by the Region, a tree nursery, or a narrowlinear strip of trees that defines a laneway or a boundary between fields. For the purposeof this definition, all measurements of the trees are to be taken at 1.37 m from the groundand trees in regenerating fields must have achieved that height to be counted.

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Minutes of Regular Meeting of Regional Council No. 03-21, Wednesday, February 17, 2021

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON REGULAR MEETING OF REGIONAL COUNCIL 03-21

DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 9:30 a.m.

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers/Zoom Teleconference Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario

MEMBERS PRESENT (via Zoom Teleconference):

Regional Chair Gary Carr Mayors: Rick Bonnette (left at 5:00 p.m.), Rob Burton, Gord Krantz, Marianne Meed Ward (left at 2:25 p.m. and returned at 3:54 p.m.) Councillors: Tom Adams, Angelo Bentivegna (left at 3:00 p.m. and returned at 3:54 p.m.), Colin Best, Mike Cluett, Cathy Duddeck, Allan Elgar, Jane Fogal, Kelvin Galbraith, Dave Gittings, Zeeshan Hamid (left at 4:40 p.m. and returned at 5:15 p.m.), Lisa Kearns (left at 3:10 p.m.), Jeff Knoll, Rick Malboeuf, Rory Nisan (left at 3:00 p.m. and returned at 3:54 p.m.), Sean O’Meara (left at 3:50 p.m. and returned at 4:15 p.m.), Pavan Parmar (left at 4:28 p.m.), Paul Sharman (left at 2:45 p.m.), Clark Somerville (left at 5:20 p.m.), Shawna Stolte (left at 3:00 p.m.)

STAFF PRESENT (via Zoom Teleconference):

Jane MacCaskill, Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health Alex Sarchuk, Commissioner of Social and Community Services Bob Gray, Commissioner, Legislative and Planning Services and Corporate Counsel Keshwer Patel, Commissioner, Finance and Regional Treasurer Andrew Farr, Commissioner of Public Works Tony Oliveri, Acting Commissioner, Strategic Transformation Curt Benson, Director of Planning Services and Chief Planning Official Jody Johnson, Director of Legal Services Sandy Palinski, Director, Children’s Services Erin DiCarlo, Committee Assistant

REGULAR MEETING OF REGIONAL COUNCIL 03-21 Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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STAFF PRESENT (in Council Chambers):

Graham Milne, Regional Clerk

This meeting was held in compliance with the electronic participation provisions of the Regional Procedural By-law 90-19, as amended. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There being no disclosures of pecuniary interest, Council proceeded with the regular order of business. CONFIRMATION OF PROCEEDINGS OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING

Confirmation of Proceedings Moved by: Allan Elgar Seconded by: Paul Sharman

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Regional Council No. 01-21 held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 and Minutes of Workshop Meeting of Regional Council No. 02-21 held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 be confirmed.

CARRIED

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no ceremonial presentations. DELEGATIONS The following persons participated via Zoom Teleconference and made representation regarding Planning and Public Works Item No. 2, LPS18-21 - Regional Official Plan Review - Integrated Growth Management Strategy - Growth Concepts Discussion Paper:

• Robyn Brown, IBI Group

• Colin Chung, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc.

• Jae Truesdell, SmartCentres The following persons participated via Zoom Teleconference and made representation regarding the Notice of Motion from Councillor Jane Fogal and Gary Carr, Regional Chair re: Resolution to Extend the Consultation Period for the Regional Official Plan Review:

• Hart Jansson, Halton Action for Climate Emergency Now (HACEN)

• Mervyn Russell, Anglican Church of the Incarnation, Oakville

• Peter Lambrick, Halton Region Federation of Agriculture


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• Lorraine Green, Grandmothers and Grand-others Acting to Save the Planet (GASP)

• Daisy Radigan, Halton Hills resident

• Dorothy Dunlop, Oakville resident

• Karen Brock, OakvilleGreen

• Amy Schnurr, BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association

STAFF PRESENTATIONS There were no staff presentations at this point in the agenda. MEMORANDA & CORRESPONDENCE

Memoranda & Correspondence Moved by: Colin Best Seconded by: Shawna Stolte

THAT all memoranda, correspondence and information included in the Agenda and Meeting Cycle Addenda for the Council Meeting held Wednesday, February 17, 2021 and distributed at the meeting be received for information, including:

Memorandum from the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer re: Halton's Aaa Credit Rating Upheld by Moody's Investors Service

Memorandum from the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer re: Benchmarking Reports - BMA 2020 Municipal Study and MBNCanada 2019 Performance Measurement Report

Memorandum from the Memorandum from the Commissioner of Legislative and Planning Services and Corporate Counsel re: Response to Information Requests from February 10th Workshop Meeting of Regional Council

CARRIED

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS AND MOTIONS

Consideration of Reports and Motions

Moved by: Tom Adams Seconded by: Rick Malboeuf

THAT all reports in the agenda and meeting cycle addenda and distributed prior to the meeting for the Council Meeting of February 17, 2021 be introduced for consideration.

CARRIED


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Health and Social Services

1. SS-04-21 - Child Care and Early Years Act, Five Year Review and

Proposed Regulatory Amendments

Motion to Amend Moved by: Rory Nisan Seconded by: Pavan Parmar

THAT Report No. SS-04-21 be amended to add the following as Recommendations #2 and #3: “THAT Halton Regional Council endorse the comments contained in Report No. SS-04-21. THAT the Regional Chair send a letter to the Minister of Education expressing Halton Region’s opposition to proposed regulatory amendments related to Action Area #1: Flexibility and Responsiveness; and Action Area #2: Qualification Requirements, outlining concerns regarding decreased quality of child care and health and safety risks to children.”

CARRIED

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Report No. SS-04-21 re: “Child Care and Early Years Act, Five Year Review and Proposed Regulatory Amendments” be received for information.

2. THAT Halton Regional Council endorse the comments contained

in Report No. SS-04-21.

3. THAT the Regional Chair send a letter to the Minister of Education expressing Halton Region’s opposition to proposed regulatory amendments related to Action Area #1: Flexibility and Responsiveness; and Action Area #2: Qualification Requirements, outlining concerns regarding decreased quality of child care and health and safety risks to children.

There were no further amendments to the above-noted report.


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Motion to Approve Moved by: Marianne Meed Ward Seconded by: Allan Elgar

THAT all reports in the Health and Social Services portion of the agenda be adopted as presented, except: SS-04-21 - Child Care and Early Years Act, Five Year AS AMENDED Review and Proposed Regulatory Amendments

CARRIED

Planning and Public Works

1. LPS05-21 - Regional Official Plan Review - Phase 2 Initial

Consultation Summary

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Report No. LPS05-21 re: “Regional Official Plan Review – Phase 2 Initial Consultation Summary” be received.

2. THAT Regional Council direct staff to release the “Regional

Official Plan Review Initial Consultation Summary” attached to Report No. LPS05-21 to all participants in the consultation and to post publicly as a means of confirming initial comments on the Regional Official Plan Review Discussion Papers to date.

3. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. LPS05-21,

to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Conservation Halton, Credit Valley Conservation, and Grand River Conservation Authority, for their information.

There were no amendments to the above-noted report.

2. LPS18-21 - Regional Official Plan Review - Integrated Growth Management Strategy - Growth Concepts Discussion Paper (Refer to Attachment #5, Integrated Growth Management Strategy; Growth Concepts Discussion Paper and Appendices A to K, Under Separate Cover)

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Report No. LPS18-21 re: “Regional Official Plan Review – Integrated Growth Management Strategy – Growth Concepts


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Discussion Paper” be received.

2. THAT Regional Council direct staff to release the “Regional Official Plan Review – Integrated Growth Management Strategy – Growth Concepts Discussion Paper” (under separate cover) and associated landing page attached to Report No. LPS18-21, as a basis for public consultation on the Regional Official Plan Review to conclude at the end of May 2021.

3. THAT the input received from the Local Municipalities, public

agencies, and the public, be considered in the development of a draft Preferred Growth Concept to accommodate population and employment growth to 2051, for the consideration of Regional Council at the next stage of the Integrated Growth Management Strategy.

4. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. LPS18-21,

the Integrated Growth Management Strategy - Growth Concepts Discussion Paper (document under separate cover) and attached Landing Page, to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, Conservation Halton, Credit Valley Conservation, and the Grand River Conservation Authority, for their information.


3. LPS17-21 - Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 - An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure (Refer to Attachment #1, Draft Amendment No. 48 to The Regional Plan - Official Plan for the Halton Planning Area Regional Municipality of Halton, Under Separate Cover)

Motion to Amend Moved by: Gord Krantz Seconded by: Colin Best

THAT Report No. LPS17-21 be amended by adding the following as new Recommendation #3: “THAT Regional staff be directed to include the southern portion of the Agerton Secondary Plan (lands south of hydro corridor) to facilitate the Major Transit Station Area and the southerly Milton Education Village employment land conversions as part of the draft “Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 – An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure”, attached to Report LPS17-21 and work with Town of Milton staff to frame the supporting rationale and basis for the inclusion of these lands prior to commencing the statutory public process


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and circulating the draft amendment to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.”

Motion to Amend the Amendment Moved by: Rob Burton Seconded by: Gord Krantz

THAT the proposed Amendment to Report No. LPS17-21 be amended by adding the following as additional recommendations: “THAT given the changing nature of employment and the need to understand the role of employment in the mixed use growth nodes, request that Regional staff consider a policy which would allow for changes in the ratio between population and jobs within each of the growth nodes outside of municipal comprehensive reviews. A policy should allow for changes to capture the evolving nature of employment uses which are flexible and responsive to the market and which capture the contribution the mix of employment and residential uses which contribute to the vibrancy and success of the growth nodes. THAT Regional staff consider the local input in the defining the growth node policies. THAT Regional staff comment on the ability of the growth nodes to contribution to higher density employment and how this is factored into the land needs for employment forecasts.”

Councillor Elgar requested that a recorded vote be taken on the Motion to Amend the Amendment and the results are as follows: Yeas: Carr, Adams, Bentivegna, Best, Bonnette, Burton, Cluett, Duddeck, Elgar, Fogal, Galbraith, Gittings, Hamid, Kearns, Knoll, Krantz, Malboeuf, Meed Ward, Nisan, O’Meara, Parmar, Sharman, Somerville, Stolte (24). Nays: None (0). As a result of the recorded vote, the Motion to Amend the Amendment

CARRIED UNANMIOUSLY

Motion to Amend the Amendment, as amended

Moved by: Marianne Meed Ward Seconded by: Rob Burton

THAT the proposed Amendment to Report No. LPS17-21, as amended, be further amended by deleting the words “prior to commencing the statutory public process and circulating the draft amendment to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing” in the first clause.

CARRIED


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Councillor Adams requested that a recorded vote be taken on the Motion to Amend, as amended, and the results are as follows: Yeas: Carr, Bentivegna, Best, Bonnette, Burton, Cluett, Elgar, Galbraith, Gittings, Hamid, Kearns, Knoll, Krantz, Malboeuf, Meed Ward, Nisan, O’Meara, Parmar, Sharman, Stolte (20). Nays: Adams, Duddeck, Fogal, Somerville (4). As a result of the recorded vote, the Motion to Amend, as amended CARRIED

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Regional staff be authorized to release the draft “Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 - An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure”, attached to Report No. LPS17-21 and to initiate the statutory public process required by the Planning Act.

2. THAT Report No. LPS17-21 together with Attachment #1 (Draft

Regional Official Plan Amendment 48) be circulated to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the purposes of fulfilling the requirements of Section 17(17.1) of the Planning Act.

3. THAT Regional staff be directed to include the southern portion of

the Agerton Secondary Plan (lands south of hydro corridor) to facilitate the Major Transit Station Area and the southerly Milton Education Village employment land conversions as part of the draft “Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 – An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure”, attached to Report LPS17-21 and work with Town of Milton staff to frame the supporting rationale and basis for the inclusion of these lands.

4. THAT given the changing nature of employment and the need to

understand the role of employment in the mixed use growth nodes, request that Regional staff consider a policy which would allow for changes in the ratio between population and jobs within each of the growth nodes outside of municipal comprehensive reviews. A policy should allow for changes to capture the evolving nature of employment uses which are flexible and responsive to the market and which capture the contribution the mix of employment and residential uses which contribute to the vibrancy and success of the growth nodes.


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5. THAT Regional staff consider the local input in the defining the

growth node policies.

6. THAT Regional staff comment on the ability of the growth nodes to contribution to higher density employment and how this is factored into the land needs for employment forecasts.

7. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. LPS17-21

to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, Conservation Halton, Credit Valley Conservation, Grand River Conservation, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for their information.


4. LPS12-21 - Update on the Proposed Expansion to the Burlington Quarry (Nelson Aggregate Co.), Submission of Letter of Objection, File No. RQ61A

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Regional Council receive Report No. LPS12-21 re: “Update on the Proposed Expansion to the Burlington Quarry (Nelson Aggregate Co.), Submission of Letter of Objection, File No. RQ61A”, for information.


re: “Update on the Proposed Expansion to the Burlington Quarry (Nelson Aggregate Co.), Submission of Letter of Objection, File No. RQ61A” to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, Conservation Halton, the Niagara Escarpment Commission, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for their information.


5. LPS19-21 - Land Use Concept for the Former Oakville Seniors Centre at 263 Kerr Street, Oakville

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Report No. LPS19-21 re: “Land Use Concept for the Former Oakville Seniors Centre at 263 Kerr Street, Oakville” be approved.


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2. THAT the Commissioner of Legislative and Planning Services and

Corporate Counsel be authorized to advance the work plan through a competitive procurement process to develop a land use concept supported by a feasibility study as described in this report, with a report back to Council in Q4 2021 for Regional Council approval.

3. THAT a new capital project budget T7103Q – Kerr Street

Redevelopment be created in the amount of $200,000 and financed through funding in T7103B- CHS- Assisted Housing Development, as per Attachment #2 to Report No. LPS19-21.


Corporate Counsel be delegated the authority to execute funding agreements and other ancillary documents with senior levels of government such as the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities or other potential funding providers for the purpose of creating assisted and affordable rental housing units at 263 Kerr Street, Oakville.


to the Town of Oakville for their information. There were no amendments to the above-noted report.

6. PW-05-21 - Boundary Road Agreements between Halton Region and the Regional Municipality of Peel, the City of Hamilton, the City of Mississauga, and the Township of Guelph/Eramosa

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Halton Region enter into new Boundary Road Agreements with the Regional Municipality of Peel, the City of Hamilton, the City of Mississauga, and the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, commencing for a period as stated in each agreement once finalized and executed.

2. THAT the Commissioner of Public Works be delegated authority

to negotiate the Boundary Road Agreements between Halton Region and the Regional Municipality of Peel, the City of Hamilton, the City of Mississauga, and the Township of Guelph/Eramosa respectively, and any future amendments thereto as outlined in Report No. PW-05-21 to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.


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3. THAT the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to

execute the Boundary Road Agreements between Halton Region and the Regional Municipality of Peel, the City of Hamilton, the City of Mississauga, and the Township of Guelph/Eramosa respectively, and any ancillary documents and future amendments thereto as outlined in Report No. PW-05-21.

4. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. PW-05-21

to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, the Regional Municipality of Peel, the City of Mississauga, the City of Hamilton and the Township of Guelph/Eramosa for their information.


7. PW-07-21 - Approach to Identifying the Long-Term Water Servicing Strategy for the Town of Milton

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT staff be directed to identify the Long-Term Water Servicing Strategy for the Town of Milton following the approach outlined in Report No. PW-07-21.

2. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. PW-07-21

to the Town of Milton and Conservation Halton for their information.


Motion to Approve Moved by: Sean O’Meara Seconded by: Mike Cluett

THAT all reports in the Planning and Public Works portion of the agenda be adopted as presented, except Report No. LPS17-21.

CARRIED

Councillor Adams requested that a separate, recorded vote be taken on the approval of Report No. LPS17-21, as amended, and the results are as follows: Yeas: Carr, Bentivegna, Best, Bonnette, Burton, Cluett, Duddeck, Elgar, Fogal, Galbraith, Gittings, Hamid, Kearns, Knoll, Krantz, Malboeuf, Meed Ward, Nisan, O’Meara, Parmar, Sharman, Somerville (22).


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Nays: Adams (1). Not Present: Stolte As a result of the recorded vote, Report No. LPS17-21, as amended, was APPROVED

Administration and Finance

1. CA-03-21 - COVID-19 Enforcement Funding

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Regional Council approve payments to support the enforcement of COVID-19 as described in Report No. CA-03-21, re: “COVID-19 Enforcement Funding”.


Corporate Counsel be authorized to negotiate and execute a COVID-19 Enforcement Funding Memorandum of Understanding.

3. THAT Report No. CA-03-21 be forwarded to the City of Burlington,

the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville for their information.


2. PW-15-21/ST-03-21/LPS26-21 - Climate Change Response Update

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Report No. PW-15-21/ST-03-21/LPS26-21, re: “Climate Change Response Update” be received for information.

2. THAT Regional staff be authorized to negotiate a Memorandum of

Understanding with the Halton Environmental Network as set out in Report No. PW-15-21/ST-03-21/LPS26-21, re: “Climate Change Response Update”.


Corporate Counsel be delegated the authority to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, funding agreements and/or other agreements with the Halton Environmental Network for advancing activities related to climate change on behalf of Halton Region as described in Report No. PW-15-21/ST-03-21/LPS26-21.


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4. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. PW-15-

21/ST-03-21/LPS26-21 to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and the Town of Oakville for their information.

Councillor Adams requested that staff prepare a media release to promote the Memorandum of Understanding as indicated in Recommendation #3 of the report. There were no amendments to the above-noted report.

3. FN-04-21/LPS14-21 - 2022 Development Charge (DC) Update and Development Charges Advisory Committee Work Plan

Motion to Amend Moved by: Colin Best Seconded by: Jeff Knoll

THAT Item No. 3 appearing in Administration and Finance, Report No. FN-04-21/LPS14-21 re: “2022 Development Charge (DC) Update and Development Charges Advisory Committee Work Plan”, be amended by inserting the following names in Recommendation #2:

(i) Councillor Paul Sharman (City of Burlington) (ii) Councillor Clark Somerville (Town of Halton Hills) (iii) Councillor Mike Cluett (Town of Milton) (iv) Mayor Rob Burton (Town of Oakville)

CARRIED

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT the updated Terms of Reference for the Development Charges Advisory Committee (DCAC), included as Attachment #1 to Report No. FN-04-21/LPS14-21, re: “2022 Development Charge (DC) Update and Development Charges Advisory Committee Work Plan” be approved.

2. THAT the following Members of Regional Council be appointed to

the DCAC for a term to begin with the commencement of the DC By-law review process, and to expire upon the release of the DC Background Study to the public, or until successors are appointed:

i. Councillor Paul Sharman (Burlington) ii. Councillor Clark Somerville (Halton Hills) iii. Councillor Mike Cluett (Milton)


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iv. Mayor Rob Burton (Oakville) v. Gary Carr, Regional Chair


4. LPS08-21 – Property Matter, Town of Oakville (R2263D) (CONFIDENTIAL) (Municipal Act Section 239(2)(c) - a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Region of Halton)

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT staff be authorized to conclude the acquisition of lands and interests as outlined in Attachment #1 from property municipally known as 145 Burnhamthorpe Road West in the Town of Oakville, being part of PIN 24929-1029 (LT), for the amount outlined in Report No. LPS08-21, to facilitate the construction of William Halton Parkway (Regional Road 40), from Trafalgar Road (Regional Road 3) to Neyagawa Blvd (Regional Road 4) in the Town of Oakville.

2. THAT the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to

execute any and all agreements and ancillary documents relating to the said acquisition.


5. FN-03-21 - 2020 Year End Accounting Transactions

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT the 2020 Financial Statements be prepared on the basis of the year-end transactions set out in Attachment #1 to Report No. FN-03-21 re: “2020 Year-End Accounting Transactions”.

2. THAT Accounts Receivable totalling $7,190.30, as detailed in

Confidential Attachment #2 to Report No. FN-03-21 be approved for write-off and charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts.

3. THAT the interim financing provided for T7103B (CHS - Assisted

Housing Development) from 2017-2020 be repaid through a transfer from the Residential Development Charge (DC) Reserve 516035 (Social Housing) to the Housing – New Units Reserve (501620) in the amount of $8,075,000 as set out in Report No. FN-03-21.


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4. THAT unspent funds related to the Children’s Services operating

budget be transferred to the Children’s Services Reserve (501655) as set out in Report No. FN-03-21.

5. THAT staff be authorized to create a new reserve, the Regional

COVID Recovery Reserve (502015), and transfer on a one time basis, half of the 2020 year-end tax based Regional (excluding Police) surplus to this reserve to fund future COVID-19 recovery efforts in 2021 and thereafter as set out in Report No. FN-03-21.

There were no amendments to the above-noted report. Council recessed at 12:58 p.m. and resumed at 1:05 p.m. From Council Addendum

6. ST-02-21/LPS27-21 - Property Matters - City of Burlington, Towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville (CONFIDENTIAL) (Municipal Act Section 239(2)(c) - a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Region of Halton)

Motion to Resolve into Closed Session Moved by: Dave Gittings Seconded by: Allan Elgar

THAT Council resolve into closed session as the subject matters being considered relate to the security of the property of the Region of Halton, and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Region of Halton.

CARRIED

Council resolved into closed session at 1:05 p.m. under Sections 239(2)(a) and (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss matters related to the security of the property of the Region of Halton, and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Region of Halton. No votes were taken during the closed session.

Motion to Move Out of Closed Session

Moved by: Rob Burton Seconded by: Angelo Bentivegna

THAT Council move out of closed session.

CARRIED

Open session resumed at 1:35 p.m.


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RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary agreements and ancillary documents to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Legislative & Planning Services and Corporate Counsel, the Commissioner of the Strategic Transformation Group, and the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer, as outlined in Report No. ST-02-21/LPS27-21, re: “Property Matters – City of Burlington, Towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville”.


Motion to Approve

Moved by: Gord Krantz Seconded by: Marianne Meed Ward

THAT all reports in the Administration and Finance portion of the agenda be adopted as presented, except FN-04-21/LPS14-21 - 2022 Development Charge (DC) AS AMENDED Update and Development Charges Advisory Committee Work Plan

CARRIED

Motions

Notice of Motion from Councillor Jane Fogal and Gary Carr, Regional Chair re: Resolution to Extend the Consultation Period for the Regional Official Plan Review

Motion to Amend

Moved by: Rob Burton Seconded by: Jane Fogal

THAT the Motion from Councillor Jane Fogal and Regional Chair Gary Carr re: Resolution to Extend the Consultation Period for the Regional Official Plan Review be amended as follows:

• THAT in the first paragraph, the words “for the next 30 years” be deleted and replaced with “for the years 2031 to 2051”;

• THAT in paragraph nine, the words “'about how they will grow for the next 30 years” be deleted and replaced with “where they will grow after 2031 to the 2051 planning horizon”;

• THAT the following be added as new paragraph thirteen: o “AND WHEREAS the nature of work has evolved in response to


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the pandemic which may cause long term changes to the assumptions underlying the province's Land Needs Assessment.”

• THAT in the second-last paragraph, the words “for the next 30 years of growth” be deleted and replaced with “for the growth planning period covering 2031 to 2051”;

• THAT the following be added as the penultimate paragraph: o “AND FURTHER THAT the Province suspend the deadlines it has

set for conformity until the Land Needs Assessment Framework can be revisited to adjust to the significant changes to the nature of work that are reducing office space and parking space needs.”

CARRIED

Motion, as amended

Moved by: Jane Fogal Seconded by: Gary Carr

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has mandated Halton Region to conduct a municipal comprehensive review (MCR) of its Official Plan whereby decisions must be made as to how all of the population and employment growth is to be accommodated in the local municipalities for the years 2031 to 2051; AND WHEREAS since June 2019 the Province has amended a number of Provincial Statutes and policies that impact how municipalities plan for growth including the following:

• The Provincial Policy Statement,

• A Place to Grow: The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe,

• The Development Charges Act,

• The Planning Act,

• The Environmental Assessment Act, and

• The Conservation Authorities Act; AND WHEREAS these significant Provincial changes include:

• reduced density targets in new greenfield development from 80 persons and jobs per hectare to 50 persons and jobs per hectare,

• reduced intensification targets from 60% beyond 2031 to 50%,

• setting minimum population and employment growth forecasts that can be exceeded subject to Provincial approval,

• extended the planning horizon from 2041 to the year 2051,

• introduced market demand as a consideration in determining the housing mix, and

• revisions to how municipalities fund growth; AND WHEREAS these Provincial changes signal an abrupt shift from the emphasis on creating compact and complete communities to a planning regime that facilitates lower density and car dependent communities;


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AND WHEREAS Halton Hills, Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Region have all declared climate change emergencies and must consider the role of land use planning in their strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; AND WHEREAS these Provincial changes create pressure to convert more class 1, 2 and 3 farmland in Halton to urban uses than would otherwise be necessary which is contrary to Halton’s Official Plan and its 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, which both have as a goal to protect a permanent agricultural system in Halton; AND WHEREAS ensuring that Ontarians have access to healthy safe food in the future requires thoughtful consideration of the long term impact of converting thousands of acres of prime agricultural lands in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to urban uses; AND WHEREAS in 2016 Halton Regional Council directed the Regional Chair to write to the Premier of Ontario expressing support for creating a provincial permanent agricultural system; AND WHEREAS the change of the planning horizon to 2051 by the Province means that future municipal councils and the public will have little power to change decisions where they will grow after 2031 to the 2051 planning horizon; AND WHEREAS in the rural areas internet service is often poor, making it difficult for rural residents to participate in Zoom calls; AND WHEREAS Halton Region has adopted a public engagement charter that is based on transparency, notification and participation; AND WHEREAS the current pandemic is making effective, in person public consultation impossible at a time when robust, informed public consultation is needed more than ever. AND WHEREAS the nature of work has evolved in response to the pandemic which may cause long term changes to the assumptions underlying the province's Land Needs Assessment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Regional Council direct the Regional Chair to write to request the Province to allow the Region to delay its final report on its Official Plan Review until proper, in person, informed consultation with the public has been conducted on the growth concepts and the preferred growth concept; AND FURTHER THAT the Province be requested to make ROPA 48, being the scoped Regional Official Plan Amendment which identifies non-discretionary components of a Regional Urban Structure that support local plans and priorities


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inside the current urban boundaries, exempt from the requirement for in-person consultation with the public; AND FURTHER THAT the Province be requested to suspend the timetable for municipal conformity to the Growth Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement to ensure that the public can fully participate in the process of planning their communities for the growth planning period covering 2031 to 2051; AND FURTHER THAT the Province suspend the deadlines it has set for conformity until the Land Needs Assessment Framework can be revisited to adjust to the significant changes to the nature of work that are reducing office space and parking space needs. AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Halton’s Local Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the leaders of the Provincial opposition parties, Halton’s MPP’s, and the Greater Golden Horseshoe municipalities.

Chair Carr requested that a recorded vote be taken on the motion, as amended, and the results are as follows: Yeas: Carr, Adams, Bentivegna, Best, Bonnette, Burton, Cluett, Duddeck, Elgar, Fogal, Galbraith, Gittings, Hamid, Kearns, Knoll, Krantz, Malboeuf, Meed Ward, Nisan, O’Meara, Parmar, Sharman, Somerville, Stolte (24). Nays: None (0). As a result of the recorded vote, the Motion to Amend the Amendment CARRIED UNANMIOUSLY

Waive the Rules of Procedure

Moved by: Colin Best Seconded by: Rick Bonnette

THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to introduce and consider the following items:

• Notice of Motion from Councillor Rory Nisan and Councillor Colin Best re: Long Term Care Homes

• Notice of Motion from Mayor Rob Burton and Councillor Dave Gittings re: Supports for the Food Service Industry

CARRIED

Notice of Motion from Councillor Rory Nisan and Councillor Colin Best re: Long Term Care Homes


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Motion

Moved by: Rory Nisan Seconded by: Colin Best

WHEREAS residents and staff at long-term care (LTC) homes have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19; and WHEREAS in the first wave of the pandemic (March - July 2020) there were approximately 5,488 resident cases and 2,290 staff cases in Ontario and tragically 1,817 residents and seven staff lost their lives to this disease; and WHEREAS on 15 April 2020, Premier Ford stated, “we will stop at nothing to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Today we are launching an all-out plan to fight COVID-19 in our long-term care homes. We will fortify the iron ring of protection around our long-term care residents and those who care for them. We’ll go further in our testing, screening, surveillance, targeting the homes facing outbreaks”; and WHEREAS there have been approximately 9,417 resident cases and 4,217 staff cases in Ontario in the second wave (2 September 2020-16 February 2021) and 1,869 residents and three staff lost their lives, representing an increase of resident deaths from the first to second wave; and WHEREAS for-profit LTC homes have seen a disproportionate incidence of care failing to meet the standard of the Long-Term Care Act, which states that “…a long-term care home is primarily the home of its residents and is to be operated so that it is a place where they may live with dignity and in security, safety and comfort and have their physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs adequately met”; and WHEREAS the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) report dated 20 May 2020 revealed conditions including inadequate staffing levels and training, limited medical supplies, unsafe medication administration, insufficient procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, poor infection prevention and control standards of practice, deficiencies in infrastructure and significant concerns about standards of care including seniors calling out for help, rotting food, missed meals, seniors left in soiled diapers and linens and cockroach and bug infestations; and WHEREAS similar conditions were found in the second wave, including ongoing shortages of qualified, trained staff, ineffective use of PPE to prevent COVID-19 transmission, violation of protocols and practices including one instance in which residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 had their door handles removed, physical distancing and isolation challenges from continuing to house several residents in ward rooms with a shared bathroom and ongoing infection prevention and control standard concerns, all problems that were not fixed after


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the recommendations of the CAF; WHEREAS the Provincial Government has launched an independent commission to investigate COVID-19 spread within LTC homes, how residents, staff and families were impacted and the adequacy of measures taken by the province and other parties to prevent, isolate and contain the spread; and WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has provided a Board-approved submission, Improving the Long-Term Care Outbreak Response in Ontario: Submission to the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission, on 29 January 2021, outlining recommendations to the Commission on behalf of the municipal governments that operate 100 of the 626 long-term care homes in Ontario; and WHEREAS AMO’s submission puts forward 48 recommendations for action in both public and private long-term care homes across nine themes: Vision for Long-Term Care and Leadership Culture, Public Health and Safety, Planning and Communications, Staffing Measures, Care for Residents, Funding, Inspections - Enforcement and Compliance, and Mental Health and Well-Being; and WHEREAS one of the key recommendations of the AMO submission is that the Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ministry of Health review the adequacy of infection prevention and control programs under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 in preventing and managing COVID-19 outbreaks, and to institute higher standards with increased funding to homes to implement these standards; and WHEREAS the Canada Health Act’s aim is to protect, promote and restore the physical and mental well-being of residents of Canada, and that the Federal Government provides health care funding to Provinces and Territories through the Canada Health Transfer; and WHEREAS the Federal Government does not currently provide funding earmarked to support the LTC home sector, and; WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) works with and advocates to the Federal Government to secure new tools and empower municipalities to build stronger communities; and WHEREAS the operation of LTC homes is a municipal responsibility in Ontario but is of significance to the federal-municipal relationship. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Halton Regional Council endorses AMO’s recommendations contained in


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its submission to the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission; THAT Halton Regional Council strongly urges the Provincial Government to move forward with implementation of these recommendations, including instituting higher standards with increased funding to homes to implement those standards; THAT Halton Region advocate to the Federal Government to enhance federal health care funding to the Provinces and Territories, specifically dedicating funding to long-term care, and to undertake further efforts to protect, promote and restore the physical and mental well-being of long-term care residents in Canada; THAT Halton Region request FCM to develop a policy and advocacy position on enhanced federal support for long-term care; THAT this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Health, and FCM for their immediate action and that a copy be sent to AMO, and Halton Members of Parliament and Provincial Parliament for their information; AND that a copy of this resolution be sent to all Ontario upper-tier and single-tier municipalities for their endorsement.

CARRIED

Notice of Motion from Mayor Rob Burton and Councillor Dave Gittings re: Supports for the Food Service Industry

Motion

Moved by: Rob Burton Seconded by: Dave Gittings

WHEREAS the foodservice industry has been the hardest hit sector in Ontario and Canada, and with little to no revenue, restaurant operators will be unable to pay rent and other fixed costs, forcing them to permanently close their doors before recovery can even begin; WHEREAS according to the January Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada, employment declined in January in three services-producing industries most affected by new and continuing public health restrictions—accommodation and food services (-8.2%), retail trade (-7.4%), and information, culture and recreation (-2.4%); WHEREAS according to the latest survey from Restaurants Canada: Eight out of 10 restaurants are either losing money or barely scraping by, 65% are continuing to operate at a loss, while 19% are just breaking even and 63% of foodservice


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businesses that are losing money expect to take at least a year to return to profitability; WHEREAS under the Red – Control framework the Province of Ontario currently allows retail stores to operate with a 75% capacity limit and non-essential retail stores to operate with a 50% capacity limit; WHEREAS restaurants in Ontario are unfairly restricted to 10 patrons regardless of space available and capacity to safely serve patrons; WHEREAS restaurants in British Columbia were required to determine the maximum number of patrons and staff that their premises can accommodate if they are standing or sitting two metres apart and allowed to operate above 50% capacity if they can abide by physical distancing requirements; WHEREAS local Halton restaurants have invested thousands in personal protective equipment and modifying their spaces to provide a safer environment for their employees and customers, and according to Restaurants Canada, restaurants have invested over $750 million in training, sanitizer stations, PPE, air purification systems, and other protective equipment, all designed to provide the highest levels of safety for their customers; WHEREAS the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has decided to continue not to require licensees to apply or pay a fee for temporary extensions to outdoor patio spaces to safely accommodate patrons and staff. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region of Halton calls on the Province of Ontario to review the British Columbia restart plan and update its framework to allow restaurant capacity to be based on percentage of square footage and the ability of a restaurant to safely serve patrons; AND THAT the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario accept our thanks for having decided to provide the same provisions and permissions to its licensing program for bars and restaurants as it did in 2020 to allow for temporary extensions to outdoor patio spaces by March 1, 2021; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated broadly and made publicly available and sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ontario Minister of Health, the Attorney General of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Economic Development, the Ontario Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, Halton’s Members of Provincial Parliament and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Small Urban GTHA Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ontario Business Improvement Area Association and Restaurants Canada.


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Mayor Burton requested that a recorded vote be taken on the Motion and the results are as follows: Yeas: Carr, Adams, Bentivegna, Best, Bonnette, Burton, Cluett, Duddeck, Elgar, Fogal, Galbraith, Gittings, Hamid, Kearns, Knoll, Krantz, Malboeuf, Nisan, O’Meara, Parmar, Somerville, Stolte (22). Nays: None (0). Not Present: Meed Ward, Sharman. As a result of the recorded vote, the Motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY OTHER BUSINESS/COMMENTS OF MEMBERS

CN Update (CONFIDENTIAL) (Municipal Act Sections 239(2)(e) & (f) - litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Region of Halton, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose)

Motion to Resolve into Closed Session Moved by: Cathy Duddeck Seconded by: Rob Burton

THAT Council resolve into closed session as the subject matters being considered relate to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Region of Halton, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

CARRIED

Council resolved into closed session at 3:05 p.m. under Sections 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss matters related to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Region of Halton, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. No votes were taken during the closed session.

Motion to Move Out of Closed Session

Moved by: Rob Burton Seconded by: Colin Best

THAT Council move out of closed session.

CARRIED


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Open session resumed at 4:05 p.m.

Motion Moved by: Mike Cluett Seconded by: Colin Best

THAT Council authorizes staff to take all action, and all ancillary action, as outlined to Council by legal counsel, in relation to Halton’s interests in regard to the proposed CN Milton hub project.

CARRIED

It was requested that a recorded vote be taken on the Motion and the results are as follows: Yeas: Carr, Adams, Bentivegna, Best, Bonnette, Burton, Cluett, Duddeck, Elgar, Galbraith, Gittings, Hamid, Knoll, Krantz, Meed Ward, Malboeuf, Meed Ward, Nisan, Parmar, Somerville (19). Nays: None (0). Not present: Fogal, Kearns, O’Meara, Sharman, Stolte. As a result of the recorded vote, the Motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COVID-19 Update Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, and Jane MacCaskill, Chief Administrative Officer, provided an update related to the status of the COVID-19 pandemic and planning for vaccination. A copy of this presentation is appended to the meeting agenda. CONFIRMATION OF PROCEEDINGS

Confirmation of Proceedings

Moved by: Colin Best Seconded by: Rick Malboeuf

THAT By-law No. 4-21 be now READ, PASSED, SIGNED by the Regional Chair and Clerk, the Corporate Seal affixed thereto and numbered as follows: By-Law No. 4-21 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings of this Council Meeting held Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

CARRIED


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ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Moved by: Marianne Meed Ward Seconded by: Rob Burton

THAT Council does now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Regional Chair.

CARRIED

Time: 5:28 p.m.

REGIONAL CHAIR REGIONAL CLERK

The Regional Municipality of Halton

Report No. LPS17-21 - Page 1 of 8

Report To: Regional Chair and Members of Regional Council

From: Bob Gray, Commissioner, Legislative and Planning Services and Corporate Counsel

Date: February 17, 2021

Report No:

Re:

LPS17-21

Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 - An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Regional staff be authorized to release the draft “Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 - An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure”, attached to Report No. LPS17-21 and to initiate the statutory public process required by the Planning Act.

2. THAT Report No. LPS17-21 together with Attachment #1 (Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 48) be circulated to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the purposes of fulfilling the requirements of Section 17(17.1) of the Planning Act.

3. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. LPS17-21 to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, Conservation Halton, Credit Valley Conservation, Grand River Conservation, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for their information.

REPORT

Executive Summary

The Regional Official Plan Review (ROPR) is underway and is currently in Phase 2, which includes research, technical analysis and engaging the community through the key theme area Discussion Papers.

A Regional Urban Structure Discussion Paper released in July 2020 explored the concept of focusing growth and intensification in strategic growth areas in the Region as part of the broader Integrated Growth Management Strategy in line with the requirements of the Province’s Growth Plan, 2019.


A Supplemental Discussion Paper on the Burlington Urban Growth Centre and Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) released in October 2020 explored a potential adjustment to the Urban Growth Centre boundary for Burlington and proposed the removal of the Downtown Burlington MTSA designation from the Regional Official Plan.

The consultation windows for both Discussion Papers have now concluded.

Through Report No. LPS84-20, Regional Council directed staff to prepare an initial scoped Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA), under Section 26 of the Planning Act that would advance certain strategic local municipal planning priorities related to urban structure that are required to achieve conformity with the Growth Plan, 2019.

Regional staff have prepared draft ROPA 48 (see Attachment #1) which identifies non-discretionary components of a Regional Urban Structure that support local plans and priorities while ensuring that Regional Council retains its ability to comprehensively and objectively evaluate the full range of Growth Concepts associated with the Integrated Growth Management Strategy as presented in Report No. LPS18-21.

This report requests Council authorization to initiate the statutory public planning process and release draft ROPA 48 - “An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure” for public and agency consultation in accordance with the Planning Act and as outlined in this Report.

Background

The Regional Official Plan Review is being advanced in partnership with Halton’s local municipalities and in consideration of local plans and priorities. The Region continues to be responsive to the local vision for growth established by the local municipalities throughout the process.

In July, 2020, through Report No. LPS56-20, Regional Council authorized the release of the Regional Urban Structure Discussion Paper for public consultation. The Discussion Paper explored elements of a Regional Urban Structure for accommodating growth and intensification in Halton, aligned to local plans and priorities.

In September 2020, through Report No. LPS84-20, Regional Council directed staff to develop, jointly with the City of Burlington, a Supplemental Discussion paper that highlights proposed adjustments to the Burlington Urban Growth Centre and the proposed removal of the Downtown Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) designation. The Supplemental Discussion Paper was prepared in collaboration with the City of Burlington and supported by the work completed by the City.


The Regional Urban Structure Discussion Paper described specific requirements of the Growth Plan, 2019 that Halton Region must address through the Regional Official Plan Review. Those elements included implementing Urban Growth Centres, MTSAs, Corridors and other potential strategic growth areas that were identified through local urban structures, and the identification of employment areas and consideration of employment conversions. The Regional Urban Structure paper recognized the inherent hierarchy of strategic growth areas to accommodate intensification and transit supportive growth. The Supplemental Discussion Paper, presented in Report No. LPS89-20, proposed an adjusted Urban Growth Centre boundary that would direct intensification growth to a Major Transit Station along a Provincial Priority Transit Corridor and further leverage efficient use of existing public infrastructure investments in higher order transit.

In response to advancing local plans and priorities as part of the ROPR, Report No. LPS84-20 also directed staff to prepare an initial Scoped ROPA, under Section 26 of the Planning Act which would advance select local municipal planning priorities related to urban structure as presented in the Regional Urban Structure and Supplemental Discussion Paper. Report No. LPS84-20 outlined a number of local municipal planning priorities that were to be considered as part of the initial Scoped Regional Official Plan Amendment including boundary and policy changes to Urban Growth Centres, delineation and assignment of density targets for MTSAs, identification of additional growth nodes and strategic growth corridors with a corresponding policy framework and limited employment conversions.

By way of a letter dated November 12, 2019 the Province confirmed that municipalities may advance a phased approach to municipal comprehensive reviews through multiple official plan amendments. The contents of the initial Scoped ROPA as outlined in this Report do not compromise the ability of Council to comprehensively and objectively evaluate the full range of Growth Concepts associated with the Integrated Growth Management Strategy and the full Regional Official Plan Review exercise.

Given that the draft Regional Official Plan Amendment presented in this Report is advancing as part of a municipal comprehensive review as provided for in Section 26 of the Planning Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority for this amendment.

Discussion

In consultation with Halton’s local municipalities, several matters of strategic importance have been identified and advanced as part of draft ROPA 48. Draft ROPA 48 is being considered as an amendment to the Region’s current Official Plan to implement components of the Regional Urban Structure that establishes a hierarchy of strategic growth areas in the Regional Official Plan, which are elements that the Region is required to identify to achieve conformity to the Growth Plan, 2019. The draft ROPA 48 is provided as Attachment #1 to the Report and is comprised of the following components:


Population and Employment Distribution and Targets:

o A revision to Table 1 to update population and employment allocations assigned to Halton Region to 2051 by the Growth Plan, 2019. Further revisions to Table 1 that assign 2051 population and employment allocations to Halton’s local municipalities are not included as these will be determined at the conclusion of the Integrated Growth Management Strategy Growth;

o A new Table 2b identifies minimum density targets for Strategic Growth Areas such as MTSAs;

o Table 2b also identifies target proportional mix of residents and jobs within certain Strategic Growth Areas in local municipalities across Halton Region to enable truly mixed use development in important growth nodes.

Regional Urban Structure:

o Revisions to the Urban Area policies are proposed to define a Regional Urban Structure that identifies a hierarchy of Strategic Growth Areas, differentiates between elements of a Regional Urban Structure and Local Urban Structure, and establishes objectives and policies to require local urban structures to be municipality initiated. In addition, policy revisions are proposed that specify that Regional Urban Structure amendments can only be made through a Municipal Comprehensive Review;

o Boundary adjustments to the Urban Growth Centre for Burlington to reflect the boundary identified in the Supplemental Discussion Paper (Report No. LPS89-20);

o Boundary adjustments to the Urban Growth Centre boundaries in Downtown Milton and Midtown Oakville to remove the regulated flood plain;

o MTSA boundary delineation and policy changes to achieve conformity with the Growth Plan, 2019, including a policy framework to identify these stations as Protected MTSAs to meet the legislative requirements under Section 16(15) of the Planning Act to enable the implementation of Inclusionary Zoning policies;

o The Downtown Burlington MTSA designation is proposed to be removed from the current Regional Official Plan mapping and interim policies are identified for proposed MTSAs (including the proposed Trafalgar GO MTSA in Milton);

o Identification of additional Regionally-significant Strategic Growth Areas are proposed as a symbol on Map 1H to recognize growth areas identified in


Local Municipal Plans or Council endorsed local urban structures which support a hierarchy of growth throughout the Region;

o Policy direction to direct the local municipalities to prepare Official Plan policies or Area Specific Plans which would include the delineation and minimum density targets for Regional Nodes;

o Employment land conversions that meet the criteria identified by the Region in conformity with Growth Plan, 2019 and that have been identified by the Local Municipalities as having strategic importance in advancing elements of the local urban structure including:

o lands in Burlington within the Aldershot GO MTSA and Downtown Burlington Urban Growth Centre/Burlington GO MTSA areas as well as other redevelopment sites;

o lands within the Acton GO and Guelph Street Corridor areas in Halton Hills;

o the Bronte/Main and Meritor lands as well as the northern portion of the Milton Education Village in Milton; and

o lands within the Palermo Village, Hospital District and Trafalgar Corridor areas as well as a portion of the Bronte GO MTSA in Oakville;

o Employment policies to ensure that areas converted from the Regional Employment Area to mixed use in MTSAs and Regional Nodes are proposed to ensure an appropriate mix of residential and employment uses are maintained;

o Additional policy direction to ensure that the importance of existing employment uses within Strategic Growth Areas is recognized and that requirements related to land use compatibility are applied as redevelopment within these areas is considered.

Mapping:

o Mapping updates including a proposed new Map 1H that establishes the Regional Urban Structure, a series of new proposed Maps (Map 6a-h) that delineate the boundaries of the MTSAs within Halton Region and updates to Map 3 to remove the Downtown Burlington MTSA designation.

Components of the Regional Urban Structure not initially covered through draft ROPA 48 will be considered through the balance of the Regional Official Plan Review that is continuing, in part, through the Integrated Growth Management Strategy work identified in Report No. LPS18-21 and it is expected that a subsequent amendment will be presented later in 2021. For example, the full range of employment conversions and consideration of a settlement boundary expansion all have a direct impact on overall land


supply in the Region and will be considered comprehensively through the remaining Integrated Growth Management Strategy exercise, including the endorsement of a Preferred Growth Concept targeted in Q3 2021.

Public Engagement

Public consultation and community engagement continues to be an important component of the Regional Official Plan Review process. The consultation period for the six theme area Discussion Papers have closed. An initial consultation summary report highlighting the comments received to date through Phase 2 of the process is presented to Council through Report No. LPS05-21 “Regional Official Plan Review - Phase 2 Initial Consultation Summary”.

ROPA 48 is being advanced under Section 26 of the Planning Act, which requires the amendment to be approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. As a result, Section 17(17.1) of the Planning Act applies and requires the Region to circulate a draft ROPA for the Minister’s review at least 90 days in advance of providing notification of an Open House and statutory public meeting. This report authorizes the circulation of the draft ROPA 48 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to meet this legislative requirement. The Planning Act requires both an Open House/Public Information Centre and a statutory public meeting to allow the public to review and provide comments on draft ROPA 48. An Open House/Public Information Centre as well as a statutory public meeting is anticipated in late May/early June. Any comments received though the statutory process will be documented on the public record and responded to by Regional staff prior to bringing forward a recommendation report to Council.

Next Steps

Regional Council will be notified when dates for the Open House/Public Information Centre and statutory public meeting have been confirmed. Public notification of these engagement opportunities will be provided through the Region’s website, newspaper advertisements, mailing lists, social media, stakeholder groups, and other means. As required by the Planning Act, the proposed ROPA is to be presented at the statutory public meeting and will be made available to the public on the Region’s website at least 20 days before the statutory public meeting.


FINANCIAL/PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS

The current approved budget for T8021D (Regional Official Plan Update) includes sufficient funding to facilitate the ROPR.

Respectfully submitted,

Curt BensonDirector, Planning Services and Chief Planning Official

Bob GrayCommissioner, Legislative and Planning Services and Corporate Counsel

Approved by

Jane MacCaskillChief Administrative Officer

If you have any questions on the content of this report, please contact:

Curt Benson Tel. # 7181

Attachment #1 – Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA 48) - An Amendment to Define a Regional Urban Structure (Under Separate Cover)

Attachments:

Sent via E-Mail to: [email protected]

March 31, 2021

The Honourable Patty Hajdu Federal Minister of Health House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Ms. Hajdu,

RE: SUPPORT FOR 988, A 3-DIGIT SUICIDE AND CRISIS PREVENTION HOTLINE

I am writing to advise that at the Town Council meeting held on March 30, 2021, Council adopted a resolution endorsing the 988 crisis line initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help.

The resolution reads as follows:

Whereas the Federal government has passed a motion to adopt 988, a National three-digit suicide and crisis hotline; Whereas the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200%;

Whereas existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10-digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold;

Whereas in 2022 the United States will have in place a national 988 crisis hotline;

Whereas the Town of Caledon recognized that it is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help;

Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Caledon endorses this 988 crisis line initiative; and

That a letter demonstrating Caledon’s support be sent to Kyle Seeback, MP, Dufferin-Caledon, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, MPP, Dufferin-Caledon, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Health, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications (CRTC) and all municipalities in Ontario.


Thank you for your attention to this very important matter. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Allan Thompson

Mayor

Cc. Kyle Seeback, MP Dufferin-Caledon, [email protected]

Honourable Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin-Caledon, [email protected]

Ian Scott, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), [email protected] All Ontario Municipalities




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March 23, 2021 File #120203

Sent via email: [email protected] The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Room 281, Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Honourable and Dear Sir: Re: Town of Lincoln – McNally House Hospice’s Life in Every Moment Campaign Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 22, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the Town of Lincoln dated March 18, 2021 requesting the Province of Ontario and the Niagara Region to support McNally House Hospice’s Life in Every Moment Campaign.

Attached please find a copy of the Town of Lincoln’s correspondence dated March 18, 2021.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours very truly,

Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk [email protected] CS:dlk Attach c.c. Ann-Marie Norio, Regional Clerk [email protected] Dean Ellison, MP, Niagara West [email protected] Chris Bittle, MP, St. Catharines [email protected] Tony Baldinelli, MP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Vance Badawey, MP, Niagara Centre [email protected] Jeff Burch, MPP, Niagara Centre [email protected] Sam Oosterhoff, MPP, Niagara West [email protected] Jennifer Stevens, MPP, St. Catharines [email protected] Wayne Gates, MPP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Association of Municipalities of Ontario [email protected] Ontario Municipalities

Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6

Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.ca













March 18, 2021 SENT VIA EMAIL: [email protected] The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 RE: REQUEST FOR SUPPORT – MCNALLY HOUSE HOSPICE AND END OF LIFE

CARE Please be advised that Council of the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln at its Special Council Meeting held on March 8, 2021, endorsed and passed the following motion in support of the McNally House Hospice’s Life in Every Moment Campaign. Moved by: Councillor Tony Brunet; Seconded by: Councillor Lynn Timmers

That the Council of the Town of Lincoln request the Provincial government,

Regional government, all Niagara MP’s and MPP’s as well as municipalities to

recognize and support the overall health of the Niagara community and end of

life care required to alleviate the burden on hospitals; and

That the Council of the Town of Lincoln direct staff to report back on a financial

contribution towards McNally House Hospice Expansion, commencing in 2022 to

be funded over a five-year term.

CARRIED Regards, Julie Kirkelos Town Clerk [email protected] cc: Dean Alllison, MP Chris Bittle, MP

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Tony Baldinelli, MP Vance Badawey, MP

Sam Oosterhoff, MPP Jennifer Stevens, MPP Wayne Gates, MPP Jeff Burch, MPP Local Area Municipalities

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The Honourable Doug FordPremier of OntarioLegislative BuildingQueen's ParkToronto, ON IUTA 1A1d o uq.ford qq@p_a. qla. ors

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Re: Colour Coded Capacity Limib

Sent via e-mail

Please be advised that on March l}th 2A21the Town of Plympton-Wyoming Council passed thefollowing motion to gupport the challenges local businesses are facing with respect to the colour.coded system within the Province's COVID-19 Response Framework.

Motlon #13 - Moved by Netty McEwen, Seconded by Tim Wilkins that Council support item "x)" fromCity of Samia regarding Colour Coded Capacity Limits.

Motion Carried.

lf you have any questions regarding the above motion, please do not hesitate to contact me by phoneo r ema i I at eKwarcla k@ p lyqulto r!:wyojll n c{. ca

Sincerely,

ErinClerkTown 61 Plympton-Wyom ing

Cc: All Ontario MunicipalitiesMs. Marilyn Gladr.r, MP Sarnia-LambtonMr. Bob Bailey, MPP Sarnia-Lambton

The Corporation of \he Town of Plympton-WyomingP.0 Box 250, 546 Niaglra Street, Wyoming Ontario NON 1T0


THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIACity Clerk's Department255 Christina Street N. PO Box 3018Sarnia ON Canada N7T 7N2519-332-0330 (phone) 519-332-3995 (fax)519-332-2664 ('l‘l'Y)www.sarnia.ca c|[email protected]

March 4, 2021

The Honourable Doug FordPremier of OntarioLegislative BuildingQueen's ParkToronto, ON M7A 1A1

Dear Premier Ford,

Re: Colour Coded Capacity Limits

At its meeting held on March 1, 2021, Sarnia City Council discussed thechallenges local businesses are facing with respect to the colour codedsystem within the Province’s COVID—19 Response Framework. The followingmotion was adopted:

That Sarnia City Council strongly advocate to the Province ofOntario that they adjust the capacity limits for dining,restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, places ofworship, event centers, and all retail/small businesses as partof the colour coded system.

The following rationale was provided with the introduction of the motion:

The red zone currently only allows 10 people indoors at a dining or asporting / recreational facility (regardless of the size), places ofworship are capped at 30% or 50 people, and retail / small business islimited to a 50% capacity.These businesses and organizations have heavily invested in facilityimprovements and expensive upgrades to ensure safe social distancingand have all the appropriate safety and protection measures inplace.Businesses in particular cannot properly plan under the currentuncertainty and that means the loss of jobs and income for bothworkers and owners as well as mental health challenges.

- Indoor capacity limits for restaurants, dining, sporting / recreationalfacilities, event centers, retail / small business, and places of worshipshould not involve arbitrary numbers (regardless of size), but insteadbe changed to the amount of people per facility which ensures thatstrict and safe social distancing can be maintained.

Sarnia City Council has requested that all municipalities in Ontario join thisadvocacy effort.

On behalf of Sarnia City Council, I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,

.Amy BurkhartActing City Clerk

Cc: All Ontario MunicipalitiesMs. Marilyn Gladu, MP Sarnia—LambtonMr. Bob Bailey, MPP Sarnia—Lambton

Community Services


March 23, 2021 File #120203


Honourable and Dear Sir: Re: City of Sarnia - Advocate the Province of Ontario to Adjust the Capacity Limits as part of the COVID-19 Colour Coded System

Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 22, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the City of Sarnia dated March 4, 2021 advocating the Province of Ontario to adjust the capacity limits for dining, restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, places of worship, event centers, and all retail/small businesses as part of the COVID-19 Colour Coded System.

Attached please find a copy of the City of Sarnia’s correspondence dated March 4, 2021.

Thank you for your attention to this matter Yours very truly,

Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk [email protected] CS:dlk Attach c.c. Tony Baldinelli, MP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Wayne Gates, MPP [email protected] Niagara Region [email protected] Ontario Municipalities








THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIA

City Clerk’s Department 255 Christina Street N. PO Box 3018

Sarnia ON Canada N7T 7N2 519-332-0330 (phone) 519-332-3995 (fax)

519-332-2664 (TTY) www.sarnia.ca [email protected]

March 4, 2021

The Honourable Doug Ford

Premier of Ontario Legislative Building

Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1

Dear Premier Ford,


At its meeting held on March 1, 2021, Sarnia City Council discussed the

challenges local businesses are facing with respect to the colour coded system within the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework. The following

motion was adopted:

That Sarnia City Council strongly advocate to the Province of

Ontario that they adjust the capacity limits for dining, restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, places of

worship, event centers, and all retail/small businesses as part of the colour coded system.


The red zone currently only allows 10 people indoors at a dining or a

sporting / recreational facility (regardless of the size), places of worship are capped at 30% or 50 people, and retail / small business is

limited to a 50% capacity. These businesses and organizations have heavily invested in facility

improvements and expensive upgrades to ensure safe social distancing

and have all the appropriate safety and protection measures in

place.

Businesses in particular cannot properly plan under the current

uncertainty and that means the loss of jobs and income for both

workers and owners as well as mental health challenges.

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http://www.sarnia.ca/


Indoor capacity limits for restaurants, dining, sporting / recreational

facilities, event centers, retail / small business, and places of worship should not involve arbitrary numbers (regardless of size), but instead

be changed to the amount of people per facility which ensures that strict and safe social distancing can be maintained.

Sarnia City Council has requested that all municipalities in Ontario join this advocacy effort.


Sincerely,

Amy Burkhart

Acting City Clerk

Cc: All Ontario Municipalities Ms. Marilyn Gladu, MP Sarnia-Lambton

Mr. Bob Bailey, MPP Sarnia-Lambton

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City of Sarnia Via email: [email protected]

Attention: Amy Burkhart, Acting City Clerk 255 Christina Street North Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2

Dear Ms. Burkhart:

RE: Correspondence - Colour Coded Capacity Limits

On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays, please be advised that the above-noted correspondence was presented at the last regularly scheduled meeting on April 6, 2021, and the following was passed.

"Resolution #7(bl/04/06/21

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays hereby receives the correspondence from Amy Burkhart, Acting City Clerk from the City of Sarnia requesting Support for the Province of Ontario to Adjust Capacity Limits as Part of the Colour-Coded System, dated March 4, 2021;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays hereby supports the City of Sarnia's resolution requesting that the Province of Ontario adjust the capacity limits for dining, restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, places of worship, event centers, and all retail/small businesses as part of the colour coded system;

_ AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the City of Sarnia, the Premier of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities.

Carried."

C rie es, Dip/. M.A., GMO, AOMC,

Director of Corporate Services/Clerk. CS/cw

Encl. Copy to: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SARNIA City Clerk's Department 255 Christina Street N. PO Box 3018 Sarnia ON Canada N7T 7N2 519-332-0330 (phone) 519-332-3995 (fax) 519-332-2664 (TTY) www.sarnia.ca [email protected]

The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A lAl

Dear Premier Ford,


At its meeting held on March 1, 2021, Sarnia City Council discussed the challenges local businesses are facing with respect to the colour coded system within the Province's COVID-19 Response Framework. The following motion was adopted:

That Sarnia City Council strongly advocate to the Province of Ontario that they adjust the capacity limits for dining, restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, places of worship, event centers, and all retail/small businesses as part of the colour coded system.


• The red zone currently only allows 10 people indoors at a dining or a sporting / recreational facility (regardless of the size), places of worship are capped at 30% or SO people, and retail / small business is limited to a 50% capacity.

• These businesses and organizations have heavily invested in facility improvements and expensive upgrades to ensure safe social distancing and have all the appropriate safety and protection measures in place.

• Businesses in particular cannot properly plan under the current uncertainty and that means the loss of jobs and income for both workers and owners as well as mental health challenges.

• Indoor capacity limits for restaurants, dining, sporting / recreational facilities, event centers, retail / small business, and places of worship should not involve arbitrary numbers (regardless of size), but instead be changed to the amount of people per facility which ensures that strict and safe social distancing can be maintained.

Sarnia City Council has requested that all municipalities in Ontario join this advocacy effort.


Sincerely,

Amy Burkhart Acting City Clerk

Cc: All Ontario Municipalities Ms. Marilyn Gladu, MP Sarnia-Lambton Mr. Bob Bailey, MPP Sarnia-Lambton

Community Services


March 23, 2021 File #120203


Honourable and Dear Sir: Re: Niagara Region – Amend Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 22, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the Niagara Region dated March 4, 2021 requesting the Province of Ontario to amend Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 to eliminate the development approval requirement provisions from adjacent municipalities and the “hosts” municipality be empowered to render final approval for landfills within their jurisdiction.

Attached please find a copy of the Niagara Region’s correspondence dated March 4, 2021.


Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk [email protected] CS:dlk Attach c.c. The Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks [email protected] The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing [email protected] Jeff Burch, MPP, Niagara Centre [email protected] Sam Oosterhoff, MPP, Niagara West [email protected] Jennifer Stevens, MPP, St. Catharines [email protected] Wayne Gates, MPP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Association of Municipalities of Ontario [email protected] Ontario Municipalities












Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca

March 4, 2021

CL 4-2021, February 25, 2021 DISTRIBUTION LIST SENT ELECTRONICALLY Re: Schedule 6, Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 Regional Council, at its meeting held on February 25, 2021, passed the following resolution: WHEREAS Schedule 6 of Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 considers amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act relating to municipal autonomy and the principle that municipalities can veto a development outside their municipal boundary in an adjacent municipality; WHEREAS Bill 197 empowers multiple municipalities to ‘veto’ development of a landfilling site within a 3.5 km zone inside the boundary of an adjacent municipality; WHEREAS Bill 197 establishes a dangerous precedent that could be expanded to other types of development; WHEREAS Bill 197 compromises municipal autonomy and the authority of municipal councils to make informed decisions in the best interest of their communities and municipal taxpayers; and WHEREAS amendments in Schedule 6 could cause conflict in the effective management of landfill sites, put significant pressure on existing landfill capacity, and threaten the economic activity associated with these sites. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

1. That while the Region of Niagara supports the Act’s open-for-business approach, the municipality CALLS upon the Government of Ontario (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MOECP) to amend Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020, to eliminate the development approval requirement provisions from adjacent municipalities and that the ‘host’

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municipality be empowered to render final approval for landfills within their jurisdiction; 2. That a copy of this motion BE FORWARDED to Premier Doug Ford, Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local M.P.Ps., and the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) and; 3. That a copy of this resolution BE FORWARDED to all Ontario municipalities with a request for supporting motions to be passed by respective Councils and copies of the supporting motion be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local Members of Provincial Parliament, and the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO).

In accordance with the resolution, it is respectfully requested that your municipality consider passing a supporting resolution to be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local Members of Provincial Parliament, and the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO). Yours truly,

Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk CLK-C 2021-043 Distribution List: All Municipalities in Ontario

The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay P.O. Box 40, 1 Selkirk Avenue, Terrace Bay, ON, POT 2W0 Phone: (807) 825-3315 Fax: (807) 825-9576

April 9, 2021

The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7

Dear Premier Doug Ford,

Please be advised that Council of The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay at the Regular Council Meeting of April 6, 2021 resolved as follows:

That the resolution received from the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey Re: Municipal Insurance Rates

Resolution: 77-2021

Moved By: Councillor Moore Seconded By: Councillor Johnson

RESOLVED THAT Council herby supports the correspondence from the Municipality of West Grey (dated February 24, 2021) received at the March 15, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council, regarding Municipal Insurance Premiums

AND THAT Council further directs Administration to circulate this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Finance, Attorney General of Ontario, MPP for Thunder Bay Superior North and all Municipalities in Ontario.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Hall CAO/Clerk

CC: Minister of Finance Attorney General of Ontario MPP- Thunder Bay Superior North Ontario Municipalities

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Telephone: (519) 376-4440 ext. 1235Facsimile: (519) 371-051 1

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Hon. Doug FordPremier of OntarioLegislative Building, Queen's ParkToronto, ON M7A [email protected]

Dear Premier Ford:

Re: Support for West Grey Resolution - Municipal Insurance Rates

At its Regular meet¡ng held on March L5,2021, the Council of the Corporation of theCity of Owen Sound considered the above noted matter and passed Resolution No,R-210315-010 as follows:

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"THAT in considerat¡on of correspondence rece¡ved February 24,2021from the Director of Administration/Glerk, West Grey respect¡ng Municipallnsurance Rates, Gity Gouncil directs staff to send a letter in support of theresolut¡on passed by the Gouncil of the Corporation of the Municipality ofWest Grey to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Finance, Attorney Generalof Ontario, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, and all municipalities inOntario."

The resolution passed by the Corporation of the Municipality of West Greyis as follows:

"The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Greyhereby supports the resolution of The Municipality of Grey Highlandsdated January 22, 2021 wherein they call on the Province of Ontarioto review the seven recommendations of AMO to investigate thefollowing municipal insurance issues, as insurance premiums will soonbe out of reach for many communities:

The provincial government adopt a model of full proportionateliability to replace joint and several liabílity.

Implement enhancements to the existing limitations periodincluding the continued applicability of the existing 1O-day ruleon slip and fall cases given recent judicial interpretations andwhether a one-year limitatÍon period may be beneficial,

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Increase the catastrophic impairment default benefit limit to $2million and increase the third-party liability coverage to $2million in government regulated automobile insurance plans.

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Compel the insurance industry to supply all necessary financialevidence, including but not limited to, premiums, claims anddeductible limit changes which support its own and municipalarguments as to the fiscal impact of joint and several liability.

Establish a provincial and municipal working group to considerthe above and put forward recommendations to the AttorneyGeneral; and

That this motion be provided to the Premier of Ontario, Minister ofFinance, Attorney General of Ontario, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and all municipalities in Ontario."

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincere

Jamie Eckenswiller, AMPDeputy ClerkCity of Owen Sound

cc Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of FinanceHon. Doug Downey, Attorney GeneralHon. Bill Walker, MPP Bruce-Grey-Owen SoundAll Ontario Municipalities

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March 25, 2021

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, MP Prime Minister of Canada Langevin Block Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2

Prime Minister:

RE: Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)

At its Regular Meeting held on March 8, 2021 Council of the Town of Kingsville passed the following Resolution:

“205-2021

Moved By Councillor Thomas Neufeld, Seconded By Councillor Larry Patterson

A Resolution concerning Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make

certain consequential amendments (firearms), specifically Amendment 26,

Section (58.01 (1-8), Conditions-bylaw.

WHEREAS municipalities have never been responsible for gun control laws in

Canada;

AND WHEREAS law abiding Kingsville residents who own legal handguns have

already been thoroughly vetted through the CFSC, PAL and ATT applications;

AND WHEREAS illegal gun owners and smugglers do not respect postal codes;

AND WHEREAS if one municipality enacts a ban and not a neighbouring

municipality, this will create a patchwork of by-laws;

AND WHEREAS a municipal ban would be difficult to enforce and easy to get

around.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Corporation of the Town of

Kingsville is OPPOSED to the adoption of any by-laws restricting the possession,

storage and transportation of legally obtained handguns;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the

following public officials: MP Chris Lewis-Essex, MPP Taras Natyshak-Essex,

Premier of Ontario The Honourable Doug Ford, Leader of the Official Opposition

Andrea Horwath, Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable Justin Trudeau, and

Leader of Official Opposition The Honourable Erin O'Toole.”

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If you require any further information, please contact the undersigned.

Yours very truly,

[email protected] [email protected]

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Sandra Kitchen Deputy Clerk-Council Services Legislative Services Department [email protected]

cc: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier cc: Hon. Andrea Horwath, Official Leader of the Opposition cc: Hon. Erin O’Toole, Official Leader of the Opposition cc: MP Chris Lewis- Essex cc: MPP Taras Natyshak-Essex cc: Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness cc: MP Shannon Stubbs cc: Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, Town of Amherstburg cc: Mayor Larry Snively, Town of Essex cc: Mayor Tom Bain, Town of Lakeshore cc: Mayor Marc Bondy, Town of LaSalle cc: Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Municipality of Leamington cc: Mayor Gary McNamara, Town of Tecumseh cc: all Municipalities in Ontario




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March 23, 2021 File #120203

The Honourable Patty Hajdu Minister of Health House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 [email protected]

Health Canada 70 Colombine Driveway Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9 [email protected]

Honourable and Dear Madam: Re: Township of Brock - Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement

Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 22, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the Township of Brock dated March 2, 2021 requesting Health Canada to confirm designated growers conform with local zoning and control by-laws; notify local authorities of any licence issued, amended, suspended, reinstated or revoked; provide dedicated communication with local governments and Police Services; allow Police Services to lay charges when licenced operators grow in excess and provide enforcement support and guidance to local municipalities for dealing with land use complaints relating to Cannabis.

Attached please find a copy of the Township of Brock’s correspondence dated March 2, 2021.


Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk [email protected] CS:dlk Attach c.c. The Honourable Christine Elliott, Minister of Health, Ontario [email protected] The Honourable Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock [email protected] The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs [email protected] The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food [email protected] Tony Baldinelli, MP, Niagara Falls [email protected] Wayne Gates, MPP [email protected] Becky Jamieson Municipal Clerk, Township of Brock [email protected] Chief of Police, Bryan MacCulloch, Niagara Regional Police Service [email protected] Association of Municipalities of Ontario [email protected] Ontario Municipalities















The Corporation of The Township of Brock

1 Cameron St. E., P.O. Box 10 Cannington, ON L0E 1E0

705-432-2355

March 2, 2021

The Honourable Patty Hajdu Health Canada Minister of Health Canada Ottawa, Ontario Via email: [email protected] via email: [email protected]

Dear Honourable Madam:

Re: Cannabis Licencing and Enforcement

Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Brock, at their meeting held on February 22, 2021 adopted the following resolution:

Resolution Number 22-2

MOVED by Michael Jubb and SECONDED by Cria Pettingill

WHEREAS the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45 (the Cannabis Act) to create the foundation for a comprehensive national framework to provide restricted access to regulated cannabis, and to control its production, distribution, sale, importation, exportation, and possession;

WHEREAS the police have not been given lawful authority to lay charges under the Cannabis Act to appropriately respond to violations of Health Canada Registrations and Licenses;

WHEREAS there is no direct communication or dedicated effort to provide a communication channel between Municipal government staff or Police Agencies for dealing with Health Canada Registrations and Licenses;

WHEREAS the Township of Brock has not been consulted by Health Canada prior to the issuance of licenses for properties not in compliance with municipal zoning by-laws;the future;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock requests that Health Canada:

1. Require Federal Licenses and Registrations for Designated Growers to conform with local zoning and control by-laws;

2. Ensure local authorities are provided with notification of any licence issuance, amendment, suspension, reinstatement or revocation within their region;

If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Township at 705-432-2355.

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3. Provide dedicated communication with local governments and Police services;

4. Provide lawful authority to Police agencies to lay charges when registered or licences operations grow in excess of their registration or licence through Health Canada; and,

5. Provide enforcement support and guidance to local municipalities for dealing with land use complaints relating to Cannabis.

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock will forward this motion by email to the following partners: All municipalities in Ontario; the MP and MPP of Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock; the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; and the Durham Region Police Services with the request that the Federal government enact legislation to better support local governments with land use management and enforcement issues as they relate to Cannabis Production and Processing.

MOTION CARRIED

Thank you for your consideration. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Yours truly,

THE TOWNSHIP OF BROCK

Becky Jamieson Municipal Clerk

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cc. The Honourable Christine Elliott, Minister of Health, Ontario – [email protected] The Honourable Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock [email protected] Jamie Schmale, MP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock - [email protected] The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs – [email protected] The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food - [email protected] Inspector Ryan Connolly, DRPS - [email protected] Ontario municipalities







TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA

274620 27th Line, PO Box 306 Ingersoll, ON, N5C 3K5 Ph. 519-485-2490 • 1-888-699-3868 • Fax 519-485-2520

Website www.zorra.ca • Email [email protected]

April 8, 2021 Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Via email: [email protected] Dear Minister Clark; Please be advised that at the Township of Zorra Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 8, 2021, Council for the Township of Zorra passed the following: Resolution No. 27-04-2021 Moved by: Paul Mitchell Seconded by: Steve MacDonald

“ WHEREAS Joint and Several Liability has been identified by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, for more than a decade, as a concern to Ontario municipalities as a contributing factor to increasing insurance premiums paid by those municipalities; AND WHEREAS, previous provincial governments have failed to address those concerns; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Zorra supports the Municipality of Tweed in their call for reform and reconsideration of the Negligence Act, R.S.O. 1990, c N.1; AND THAT this resolution and the letter from the Municipality of Tweed be forwarded to:

• Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, • Ernie Hardeman, MPP for the riding of Oxford, • The Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and • All Ontario municipalities.”

Disposition: Carried


TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA

274620 27th Line, PO Box 306 Ingersoll, ON, N5C 3K5 Ph. 519-485-2490 • 1-888-699-3868 • Fax 519-485-2520

Website www.zorra.ca • Email [email protected]

Enclosed is a copy of the correspondence from Municipality of Tweed for convenience and reference purposes. Yours truly,

Alycia Wettlaufer Legislative Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, Township of Zorra Encl. CC: Hon. Ernie Hardeman, MPP for the Riding of Oxford [email protected] The Association of Municipalities of Ontario Municipality of Tweed [email protected] All municipalities of Ontario



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Hillary Miller

From: Tracy MacDonald <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, March 26, 2021 4:46 PMTo: [email protected]; [email protected]: Resolution, Bill 257

Good afternoon, Please see the resolution below passed by Orangeville Council on March 22, 2021. 2021‐116 WHEREAS the purpose of the Planning Act is to promote sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment and to provide for a land use planning system led by provincial policy; and, WHEREAS The requirement for all decision‐makers under the Planning Act to make decisions in a manner that is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement is longstanding and necessary for good planning, environmental, societal and health outcomes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Minister of Infrastructure and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to withdraw Schedule 3 from Bill 257; and THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Premier, MPP Sylvia Jones, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Infrastructure, Credit Valley Conservation, and all Ontario municipalities. Result: Carried Thanks,

Tracy Macdonald| Assistant Clerk | Corporate Services Town of Orangeville | 87 Broadway | Orangeville ON L9W 1K1 519‐941‐0440 Ext. 2256 | Toll Free 1‐866‐941‐0440 Ext. 2256 [email protected] | www.orangeville.ca



Phone: (519) 736-0012 Fax: (519) 736-5403 TTY: (519)736-9860

April 6, 2021 Honourable Ernie Hardeman VIA EMAIL Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Email: [email protected] Re: Request for Amendments to the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act

Dear Hon. Hardeman,

At its meeting held on March 22, 2021, Council for the Town of Amherstburg passed the following: Resolution # 20210322-098 “That Administration BE DIRECTED to send correspondence in support of Howick Township’s request for Amendments to the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act.”

Enclosed is a copy of the correspondence from Howick Township for convenience and reference purposes. Regards,

Tammy Fowkes Deputy Clerk, Town of Amherstburg (519) 736-0012 ext. 2216 [email protected]





Phone: (519) 736-0012 Fax: (519) 736-5403 TTY: (519)736-9860

cc: Carol Watson – Clerk, Township of Howick [email protected] Taras Natyshak – MP, Essex [email protected] Chris Lewis – MPP. Essex [email protected] Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) [email protected] Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) [email protected] Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) [email protected] Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO) [email protected] Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario (DSAO) [email protected]

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) [email protected] All Ontario Municipalities










44816 Harriston Road, RR 1, Gorrie On N0G 1X0 Tel: 519-335-3208 ext 2 Fax: 519-335-6208 www.howick.ca

December 3, 2020

The Honourable Ernie Hardeman Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

By email only [email protected]

Dear Mr. Hardeman:

Please be advised that the following resolution was passed at the December 1, 2020 Howick Council meeting:

Moved by Councillor Hargrave; Seconded by Councillor Illman: Be it resolved that Council request the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs amend the Tile Drainage Installation Act and/or the regulations under the Act that would require tile drainage contractors file farm tile drainage installation plans with the local municipality; and further, this resolution be forwarded to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmers Federation Of Ontario, Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario, Drainage Superintendents of Ontario and all Ontario municipalities. Carried. Resolution No. 288/20

If you require any further information, please contact this office, thank you.

Yours truly,

Carol Watson, Clerk Township of Howick


44816 Harriston Road, RR 1, Gorrie On N0G 1X0 Tel: 519-335-3208 Fax: 519-335-6208 www.howick.ca

Howick: a strong, independent, healthy, rural community. Proud to be different

Background Information to the Township of Howick

Resolution No. 288-20 Requesting Amendments to the

Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act

Rational for Proposed Amendments

Over the years, Howick Township staff have received many requests for tile drainage

information on farmland. Usually these requests come after a change in ownership of

the farm. Some of these drainage systems were installed recently but many are 30 to 40

or more years old. Many were installed by contractors who are no longer in business or

who have sold the business and records are not available.

Information is generally available if the tile was installed under the Tile Drain Loan

Program because a drainage plan is required to be filed with the municipality. If the tile

system was installed on a farm without using the Tile Drain Loan Program, there likely

are no records on file at the municipal office.

The other benefits to filing tile drainage plans with the municipality are identified in

Section 65 of the Drainage Act.

• 65(1) – Subsequent subdivision of land (severance or subdivision)

• 65(3) – Drainage connection into a drain from lands not assessed to the

drain

• 65(4) – Drainage disconnection of assessed lands from a drain

• 65(5) – Connecting to a municipal drain without approval from council

Section 14 of the Act states:

(1) “The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations,

(a) providing for the manner of issuing licences and prescribing their duration, the fees payable therefor and the terms and conditions on which they are issued;

(a.1) exempting classes of persons from the requirement under section 2 to hold a licence, in such circumstances as may be prescribed and subject to such restrictions as may be prescribed;

(b) Repealed: 1994, c. 27, s. 8 (5).

(c) establishing classes of machine operators and prescribing the qualifications for each class and the duties that may be performed by each class;


44816 Harriston Road, RR 1, Gorrie On N0G 1X0 Tel: 519-335-3208 Fax: 519-335-6208 www.howick.ca

Howick: a strong, independent, healthy, rural community. Proud to be different

(d) providing for courses of instruction and examinations and requiring licence holders or applicants for a licence under this Act to attend such courses and pass such examinations;

(e) prescribing the facilities and equipment to be provided by persons engaged in the business of installing drainage works;

(f) prescribing standards and procedures for the installation of drainage works;

(g) prescribing performance standards for machines used in installing drainage works;

(h) prescribing forms and providing for their use;

(i) respecting any matter necessary or advisable to carry out effectively the intent and purpose of this Act. R.S.O. 1990, c. A.14, s. 14; 1994, c. 27, s. 8 (4, 5).”

I believe it would be beneficial if a regulation required the installer, of agricultural

drainage, to file a plan of the drainage system with the municipality following completion

of the work.

While most of Section 14 deals with contractor, machine and installer licences, I think

that Section 14(f) or 14(i) may allow a regulation change. This would be a better solution

than an amendment to the Act.

Recommendations:

• Request by municipal resolution that the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural

Affairs amend the Tile Drainage Installation Act and/or the regulations, under the

Act, that would require tile drainage contractors file all farm tile drainage

installation plans in the Municipality where the installation took place

• Send the municipal resolution to:

o Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

o Lisa Thompson, MPP Huron Bruce

o Randy Pettapiece, MPP Perth Wellington

o Rural Ontario Municipal Association [email protected]

o OFA

o CFFO

o All Ontario municipalities

o the Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO), and

o the Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario (DSAO)

Wray Wilson, Drainage Superintendent

Township of Howick

[email protected]




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The Honourable Jonathan WilkinsonMinister of Environment and Climate ChangeHouse of CommonsOttawa, ON K1A [email protected]. ca

The Honourable Marie-Claude BibeauMinister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodHouse of ComrnonsOttawa, ON K1A OAoMarie-Claude. Bibeau@parl. gc. ca

)

March 1gth 2021

Re: Carbon Tax

Sent via e-ma'il

Please be advised that on March l}th 2021the Town of Plympton-Wyoming Council passed thefollowing motion to support the Norfolk County AgriculturalAdvisory Boards letter regarding theapplication of the carbon tax on primary agriculture producers. lt is the recommendation of NorfolkCounty Council that the Federal Govemment consider the concerns of the agricultural community andmove to exempt all primary agriculture producers from current and future carbon taxes.

Motion *13 - Moved by Netty McEwen, Seconded by Tim Witkins that Council support item "q)" framNorfolk County regarding Carbon Tax on Agriculture Producers.

Motian Carried.

lf you have any questions regarding the above motion, please do not hesitate to contact me by phoneor email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Erin KwarciakClerkTown of Plympton-Wyoming

cc. Association of Municipalities of OntarioFederation of Canadian MunicipalitiesOntario Municipalities



Norfolk CountyO?icer of the MayorGovernor Simcoe Square50 Colbome St., s.Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4H3519-426»587ClFax:519426—7633norfolkoou nty ca

February 23, 2021

The Honourable Jonathan WilkinsonMinister of Environment and Climate ChangeHouse 01CommonsOtlawa, ON K1AOAS

The Honourable Marie4C|aude BibeauMinister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodHouse of CommonsOttawa, ON K1A OAS

Dear Ministers,

I am writing to advise that Norlolk County Council supporis the attachedNorfolk County Agricultural Advisory Boards letter regarding the applicationof the carbon tax on primary agriculture producers. It is the recommendationof Norfolk County Council that the Federal Government consider theconcerns of the agricultural community and move to exempt all primaryagriculture producers from current and future carbon taxes. Please findattached the full recommendation.

Thank you for your attention,

Yours truly,

Krislal ChoppMayor, Norfolk County

P.c. Norfolk County CouncilAssociation of Municipalities of OntarioFederation of Canadian MunicipalitiesOntario Municipalities

No?g

Dec 7, 2020

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, MPMinister of Agriculture and Agri-Food House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6

Dear Minister Bibeau

Our agricultural advisory board (AAB) who represents the agricultural sector in NorfolkCounty, Ontario is very concerned about the federal government’s current carbonpricing policies. It is our hope that you consider our concernsand move to exempt allprimary agriculture producers from current and future carbon taxes.

Carbon tax remains as a major cost of production for producers in Norfolk County.Although some farm fuel purchasesare exempt, it is selective and does not meet theneeds of the entire agriculture industry. Currently crop drying, heating/cooling oflivestock barns and cooling of perishable commodities are still subject to full carbontaxes.

Currently there are no replacements for fossil fuels in agricultural production. As aresult, carbon tax policies are notappropriate for the agricultural sector and onlydecrease farm margins.

Norfolk County which is known as Ontario‘s garden is home to one of the country‘slargest diversity of crop production. In addition to the extensive vegetable, fruit and grainproduction it boasts some of the highest ecological diverse natural habitats, plants andanimals in Canada. There is approximately 25% tree cover in the county which is thehighest percentage of forested land in Southwestern Ontario. Norfolk County It is alsohome to over 10,000 acres of woodlots and wetlands protected under Long PointConservation Authority. In addition to the natural woodlots and wetlands there is alsoextensive fruit production with 2000 acres of apples and 1000 acres of sour cherries. Amature orchard can fix upwards of 18 mt of C02 annually.

The adoption of production practices to protect the soil and environment are advancedin Norfolk County. There has been a wide implementation of cover cropping, plantinggreen and reduced tillage practices all of which sequester carbon. Additional farmingpractices of 4R nutrient management coupled with precision technology ensure thatappropriate nutrients are applied at the right time, place and rate. In many casessensitive water sources around ponds and wetlands are planted with buffer strips andsoil erosion control measures of grassed waterways and windbreaks arealso commonpractices. ALUS (alternative land use) programs have been embraced across thecounty, taking unproductive land out of production, and returning it to natural nativegrass plantings, trees and constructed wetlands. Currently there are 1148 activeprojects with 189 producers covering 1573 acres in Norfolk County managed under theALUS program.

The agriculture industry has made great strides to protect the environment and willcontinue to improve production practices that reduces the carbon footprint in foodproduction.

The AAB board believes that all on farm fuels used in agricultural production should beexempt from carbon tax. This should include natural gas, propane, gas, and diesel. Westrongly urge the government to be consistent with a sectorwide exemption to currentcarbon tax policies.

Sincerely,

Dustin ZamecnikChair of Norfolk County Agriculture Advisory Board

Good Afternoon, Please note at their meeting on March 17th, 2021 Peterborough County Council approved the following resolution: Be it resolved that County Council supports the Niagara Region's resolution dated February 25, 2021 regarding Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara.

For your convenience I have attached the original letter from Niagara Region.

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Kari Stevenson at [email protected]. Thanks,

Marissa Martin Administrative Services Assistant Clerk's Division/Planning (705) 743-0380 Ext. 2105 * Individuals who submit letters and other information to Council should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of a public record and may be made available to the public through the Council Agenda process. From: Lotimer, Kelly <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:26 PM Subject: Niagara Region Motion Respecting Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara

Good afternoon, Please see the correspondence attached hereto regarding the above-noted subject matter. Kelly Lotimer Legislative Coordinator Office of the Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Niagara Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this communication including any attachments may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, disclosure, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender and permanently delete the original and any copy of it from your computer system. Thank you.




March 4, 2021 CL 4-2021, February 25, 2021

PHSSC 2-2021, February 16, 2021 Minute Item No. 5.1, February 16, 2021

MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO (AMO) SENT ELECTRONICALLY Motion respecting Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara Minute Item No. 5.1 Regional Council, at its meeting held on February 25, 2021, approved the following resolution from its Public Health and Social Services Committee:

WHEREAS Niagara Region prides itself as being a caring and compassionate community that continually strives to be a place where people want to live, work and play; WHEREAS providing access to safe, adequate and affordable housing for everyone is fundamental to achieving that goal; WHEREAS Niagara Region acknowledges that mental health, mental illness, addiction and homelessness, while important issues, are not homogenous, interchangeable or consistently interconnected, and doing so may over simplify exceptionally complex issues that require targeted policy solutions and intervention; WHEREAS Niagara Region’s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan (HHAP), A Home For All, outlines the Region’s vision, challenges, and the actions required to achieve its goals; WHEREAS Niagara Region has embarked on an ambitious effort to end chronic homelessness through participation in the national Built for Zero campaign; WHEREAS Regional Council formally adopted Mental Health and Wellbeing (2.2) and Addressing Affordable Housing Needs (2.3) as strategic priorities for the current term of our Council; WHEREAS a recent KPMG report commissioned by Niagara Region indicated that Council invests more levy funding than its peers into homelessness, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to addressing the issue; WHEREAS Niagara Region acknowledges that people living in shelters are part of the crisis and not the solution; WHEREAS Niagara Region has two planned housing projects that would directly address those in Niagara who experience chronic homelessness;

Motion Respecting Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara March 4, 2021

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WHEREAS the implementation plan for Council’s strategic objectives states that staff will identify gaps within the mental health system to increase the functionality and collaboration within it; WHEREAS the same implementation plan directed staff to partner with Ontario Health (formally the LHIN) to review the local landscape to identify opportunities, including new investment; WHEREAS the treatment and supports for mental illness, addiction, and homelessness are predominantly funded and directed by the Province; WHEREAS the success of the Region’s Housing and Homelessness Action Plan is dependent on a commitment of sustained and increased funding (both operational and capital) from all levels of government to address the issues of housing insecurity and homelessness in Niagara; and WHEREAS the needs of the community far outweigh Niagara Region’s available resources and funding required to effectively address these issues, and the support of both the Provincial and Federal governments are needed to meet these needs.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. That Niagara Region Council officially ACKNOWLEDGE that a significant crisis exists in Niagara in regard to the prevalence of chronic homelessness and the lack of affordable housing that far surpasses the Region’s ability to meet the vision dictated in its 10-year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan (HHAP);

2. That the Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to send advocacy letters directly to the appropriate Federal and Provincial ministries outlining Niagara’s current situation and requesting additional funding be provided to ensure Niagara can meet the vision outlined in its housing action plan;

3. That the Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to advocate to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development for the required operational funding for the planned supportive and bridge housing initiatives;

4. That Regional staff BE DIRECTED, in alignment with the planned review of Council’s strategic priorities, to produce a report specifically highlighting the progress being made and critical gaps in regard to services related to mental health, addictions and wellbeing;

5. That Regional staff BE DIRECTED to continue providing Regional Council updates on the HHAP and Built for Zero initiatives;

6. That Regional staff BE DIRECTED to request an update from the Overdose Prevention and Education Network of Niagara (OPENN) regarding the current status of the actions being taken to address addiction related issues in Niagara; and


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7. That a copy of this motion be sent to all members of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

Yours truly,

Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk :kl CLK-C 2021- 044

Community Services


March 23, 2021 File #120203

Association of Municipalities of Ontario Members: Re: Niagara Region – Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara Please be advised the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of March 22, 2021 received and supported correspondence from the Niagara Region dated March 4, 2021 acknowledging a significant crisis exists in Niagara regarding the above; and that the Niagara Region be directed to send advocacy letters to the appropriate Federal and Provincial Ministers and advocate to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development for the required funding; to align with the Niagara Region’s Strategic Plan and request an update from the Overdose Prevention and Education Network of Niagara regarding the current status of the actions being taken to address addiction related issues in Niagara.

Attached please find a copy of the Niagara Region’s correspondence dated March 4, 2021.


Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk [email protected] CS:dlk Attach





March 4, 2021 CL 4-2021, February 25, 2021

PHSSC 2-2021, February 16, 2021 Minute Item No. 5.1, February 16, 2021

MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO (AMO)

SENT ELECTRONICALLY

Motion respecting Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction in Niagara Minute Item No. 5.1

Regional Council, at its meeting held on February 25, 2021, approved the following resolution from its Public Health and Social Services Committee:

WHEREAS Niagara Region prides itself as being a caring and compassionate community that continually strives to be a place where people want to live, work and play; WHEREAS providing access to safe, adequate and affordable housing for everyone is fundamental to achieving that goal; WHEREAS Niagara Region acknowledges that mental health, mental illness, addiction and homelessness, while important issues, are not homogenous, interchangeable or consistently interconnected, and doing so may over simplify exceptionally complex issues that require targeted policy solutions and intervention; WHEREAS Niagara Region’s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan (HHAP), A Home For All, outlines the Region’s vision, challenges, and the actions required to achieve its goals; WHEREAS Niagara Region has embarked on an ambitious effort to end chronic homelessness through participation in the national Built for Zero campaign; WHEREAS Regional Council formally adopted Mental Health and Wellbeing (2.2) and Addressing Affordable Housing Needs (2.3) as strategic priorities for the current term of our Council; WHEREAS a recent KPMG report commissioned by Niagara Region indicated that Council invests more levy funding than its peers into homelessness, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to addressing the issue; WHEREAS Niagara Region acknowledges that people living in shelters are part of the crisis and not the solution; WHEREAS Niagara Region has two planned housing projects that would directly address those in Niagara who experience chronic homelessness;

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WHEREAS the implementation plan for Council’s strategic objectives states that staff will identify gaps within the mental health system to increase the functionality and collaboration within it; WHEREAS the same implementation plan directed staff to partner with Ontario Health (formally the LHIN) to review the local landscape to identify opportunities, including new investment; WHEREAS the treatment and supports for mental illness, addiction, and homelessness are predominantly funded and directed by the Province; WHEREAS the success of the Region’s Housing and Homelessness Action Plan is dependent on a commitment of sustained and increased funding (both operational and capital) from all levels of government to address the issues of housing insecurity and homelessness in Niagara; and WHEREAS the needs of the community far outweigh Niagara Region’s available resources and funding required to effectively address these issues, and the support of both the Provincial and Federal governments are needed to meet these needs.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. That Niagara Region Council officially ACKNOWLEDGE that a significant crisis exists in Niagara in regard to the prevalence of chronic homelessness and the lack of affordable housing that far surpasses the Region’s ability to meet the vision dictated in its 10-year Housing and Homelessness Action Plan (HHAP);

2. That the Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to send advocacy letters directly to the appropriate Federal and Provincial ministries outlining Niagara’s current situation and requesting additional funding be provided to ensure Niagara can meet the vision outlined in its housing action plan;

3. That the Regional Chair BE DIRECTED to advocate to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development for the required operational funding for the planned supportive and bridge housing initiatives;

4. That Regional staff BE DIRECTED, in alignment with the planned review of Council’s strategic priorities, to produce a report specifically highlighting the progress being made and critical gaps in regard to services related to mental health, addictions and wellbeing;

5. That Regional staff BE DIRECTED to continue providing Regional Council updates on the HHAP and Built for Zero initiatives;

6. That Regional staff BE DIRECTED to request an update from the Overdose Prevention and Education Network of Niagara (OPENN) regarding the current status of the actions being taken to address addiction related issues in Niagara; and


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7. That a copy of this motion be sent to all members of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

Yours truly,

Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk :kl CLK-C 2021- 044

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Courtenay Hoytfox

From: Township of Puslinch <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, April 9, 2021 2:54 PMTo: Courtenay HoytfoxSubject: New Entry: Delegate Request

Delegation Request

Meeting Date

April 21, 2021

Name

Meghan DiMatteo

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Email Address

2

Purpose of delegation (state position taken on issue, if applicable)

We are requesting that the township provide a crossing guard at Brock Rd and Old Brock Rd intersection.

I am submitting a formal presentation to accompany my delegation

Yes

File Upload

Crossing-Guard-Delegate-Request-Document.docx

I will require the use of audio-visual equipment (power point presentation)

No

Sent from Township of Puslinch

We know that Salem Public School has just gone through this process, and that Rockwood

Centennial also has a crossing guard for Highway 7. These Townships, as well as the city of Guelph may be helpful to your staff in conducting an assessment.

Aberfoyle School is doing everything we can to ensure the safe drop off and pick up of our students but we really need you, Mayor Seeley and the township council to provide the community with a crossing guard. We hope you will do your part to keep our community safe. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely Meghan DiMatteo Parent and Aberfoyle School Council Member

Picture of the online petition page:

A copy of the map we will be sending to Aberfoyle Families along with an information sheet:

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Courtenay Hoytfox

From: Township of Puslinch <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 1:04 PMTo: Courtenay HoytfoxSubject: New Entry: Delegate Request

Delegation Request

Meeting Date

April 21, 2021

Name

Teaira & Dominick Brown

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Email Address

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Purpose of delegation (state position taken on issue, if applicable)

** We have photos we would like to share however they would not upload so we would like to show them during our time to speak**

The reason for our request is to speak on the road condition and trail parking

designation.

In short the road condition is in very bad shape. The pot holes are very deep and the

dust and dirt from the heavy flow of traffic blows onto our property and not only causes

the air system in our house to be clogged but has caused our daughters asthma to

worsen to the point of having to be hospitalized since moving here.

We understand that there is a Guelph Hiking Club trail located at the end of our street,

and we love seeing people walk however, this area is not being treated as a residential

street by those using the trail. In doing research we've found that this is NOT a public

township or provincial trail. There is simply an agreement with the land owners south

of the road closed barricade. However most of the individuals coming and going on a

daily basis are not members of the Guelph Hiking Club but are in fact dog walkers

using the abandoned Lafarge pits for taking their pets off leash on private property that

is clearly marked with no trespassing signs.

As a result we are experiencing heavy traffic flow and parking problems. Based on the

agreement attained by the clerks department, there is a post marked with orange paint

that indicates the parking area an the dead end. However the volume of people at any

given moment have caused the vehicles to spill over well beyond the paved portion of

the road (a stretch of approximately 400m).

Over the last two years we have been dealing with many people who feel entitled to

park where they please. This results in leaving our two driveways blocked, double

parking making it difficult for our vehicles to get in and leave, and simply unnecessary

congestion which is sapping the joy out of our property.

With regards to speeding about 95 percent of people have been routinely clocked

going between 60-70km when coming down this dead end road and when leaving.

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Last year our two small children almost got hit on four separate occasions while

playing in the yard. When we approached the individuals and respectfully stressed

their need to slow down, we've been yelled at, called derogatory names, been

challenged to fight, and told that we shouldn't have moved here.

The Dogs Running at Large By Law that is in effect is also a problem in need of

attention. As stated earlier the majority of individuals coming here are not members of

the Guelph Hiking Club but are in fact dog walkers. We ourselves are dog owners but

our dog is meant to protect our property and our girls. When most people arrive their

dogs are off leash the moment they open the door to let them out. As such this year

our dog has gotten into a few fights because these off leash dogs are running on our

property.

Ivan mentioned that because this is a Township road no cars should be permitted to

park on this street. Regardless of Sideroad 10N being a closed road, it is not a parking

lot. However his proposal at the last counsel meeting was sent back with

modifications. If the Township of Puslinch will in fact be endorsing a designated

parking area at the end of our street, some measures need to be put in place to not

only ensure the freedom of those using the trail, but also ensures the safety and

respect for us, the residents, as well as this property we own.

We have been in close communication with the Animal control and a handful of

specific OPP officers who have been very supportive by coming to our aid and

diffusing heated situations of a number of occasions. It is our hope that the township

too assist us in this constant battle.

We are simply requesting clear cut answers to our questions regarding a designated

parking area, proper no parking signs outside this area, a posted speed limit that is

more suitable for a dead end road that is just 400m long, the possibility of getting or

portion of the gravel road paved, and posted signs at the entrance of the trail indicating

proper etiquette and warnings to abide by (i.e no ice skating/hockey playing on the

frozen ponds which is a huge liability issue, dogs must be on leash and poop cleaned

up, no dumping permitted etc)

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Thank you very much for the hard work you all put in.

Teaira and Dominick Brown

I am submitting a formal presentation to accompany my delegation

No

I will require the use of audio-visual equipment (power point presentation)

No

Sent from Township of Puslinch

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From: Bruce Taylor Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:45 AMTo: Courtenay HoytfoxSubject: Re: FW: Close the Arkell Siding

From: Bruce Taylor Sent: Monday, April 05, 2021 4:09 PM To: James Seeley <[email protected]>; John Sepulis <[email protected]>; Jessica Goyda <[email protected]>; Matthew Bulmer <[email protected]>; Sara Bailey <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Glenn Schwendinger <[email protected]> Cc: Bruce Taylor Doug Auld Helmuth Slisarenko

Fern E Donaldson Kate Dewasha Subject: Close the Arkell Siding

To Puslinch Mayor Seeley, Council, and CAO, Glenn Schwendinger

From the Train Committee of Concerned Citizens of Puslinch (18 families)

We would ask that this letter be included in the discussions between Glenn Schwendinger, Puslinch CAO, and his counterparts at the City of Guelph and the GJR.

The GJR train continues to go back and forth across Arkell Rd blocking traffic for more than the maximum time of 5 minutes, as regulated by Transport Canada (see below). This occurs regularly and was witnessed again this past Wed March 24 at 8:16 pm,

In order to conduct switching operations (connecting and disconnecting train cars), even for such short GJR trains, the engineer must cross Arkell Rd proceeding south about five train car lengths, and then reverse the train across Arkell Rd into the siding where train cars are continually connected and disconnected, often for several minutes each time. All that time, the lights are flashing on Arkell Rd and traffic is stopped. As we have stated before, on Sun March 7th, traffic was stopped for 24 minutes, between 4:48 and 5:12 pm.

As the Train Committee has stated before, the Arkell siding is too small and unsuitable for a switching operation. The result is traffic is stopped for long periods of time on Arkell Rd. This practice is in violation of Transport Canada's "Grade Crossings Regulations" (see below). It results in unsafe situations in which motorists end up crossing the tracks against the lights, waiting for how long it takes for the lights to stop

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flashing (as long as 24 minutes), pulling out of the line, passing vehicles and crossing the tracks, or making u-turns. Of note is that the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) considers it "illegal and dangerous" for vehicles to cross a track while lights are flashing. Penalties include fines and three demerit points.

The below is from the "Grade Crossings Regulations" of Transport Canada:

You can find it on the web if you type the below. We have highlighted the relevant sections.

1. Transport Canada Grade Crossings Regulations

2. Click on Grade Crossings Regulations - Laws.justice.gc.ca

3. Scroll to #97-99: Prohibitions; Safety Concern; Emergency Vehicles

Obstruction of Grade Crossing

Prohibitions Marginal note:Unnecessary activation of warning system

97 (1) It is prohibited for railway equipment to be left standing in a manner that causes the activation of the warning system at a public grade crossing other than for the purpose of crossing that grade crossing.

Marginal note:Obstruction of public grade crossing

(2) It is prohibited for railway equipment to be left standing on a crossing surface, or for switching operations to be conducted, in a manner that obstructs a public grade crossing — including by the activation of the gate of a warning system — for more than five minutes when vehicular or pedestrian traffic is waiting to cross it.

Safety Concern Marginal note:Collaboration

98 (1) If railway equipment is operated in a manner that regularly causes the obstruction of a public grade crossing, including by the activation of a warning system, and the municipality where the grade crossing is located declares in a resolution that obstruction of the grade crossing creates a safety concern, the railway company and the road authority must collaborate to resolve the safety concern.

Marginal note:Notice

(2) The road authority must notify the Minister and the railway company in writing that the resolution has been passed and must provide them with the information used in support of the resolution, including

o (a) a detailed description of the safety concern; o (b) the details of specific occurrences involving the obstruction of the grade crossing, including the date and time of the obstruction; and

o (c) the details of the traffic congestion that resulted from each specific occurrence referred to in paragraph (b).

Marginal note:Timeline and mediation

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(3) The railway company and the road authority must attempt to resolve the safety concern — including through the use of mediation — within 90 days after the day on which the road authority notifies the railway company under subsection (2).

Marginal note:Notice to Minister

(4) The road authority must notify the Minister if the railway company and the road authority are not able to resolve the safety concern within the 90-day period.

Emergency Vehicles Marginal note:Passage of emergency vehicles

99 Despite sections 97 and 98, if an emergency vehicle requires passage across a grade crossing, a company must take all necessary measures to immediately clear the grade crossing.

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Under the Railway Safety Act, Section 27, PART IV-Administration and Enforcement, 40.1 Administrative and Monetary Penalties, and 41 Offences, 41 (2) "Contravention of regulations and orders, etc," specifically, 41 (1) (a): "Every person who contravenes a provision of the Act is guilty of an offence and liable"; and Punishment 41 (2.1) (a): "On conviction on indictment (a) in the case of a corporation, to a fine not exceeding one million dollars; and (b) on summary conviction, in the case of of a corporation, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars."

The GJR's blocking of Arkell Rd for more than the maximum time of 5 minutes, as regulated by Transport Canada, due to the Arkell siding being too small and unsuitable for a switching operation, is in violation of the Railway Safety Act, Obstruction of Grade Crossings, Prohibitions, specifically Regulations 97 (1), 97 (2), and 98 (1).

We would like Council to support the local residents of Arkell and take action to see that the Arkell siding is closed. It should never have been situated there in the first place, or allowed to expand into a switching operation. It should be noted that any person, association or municipality can file a complaint with Transport Canada.

We hope the discussions between Glenn Schwendinger and his counterparts at the City of Guelph and the GJR lead to an agreement to close the Arkell siding within three months. We also would like to see Mayor Seeley attend any meetings. We are confident that an Inspector from Transport Canada would make the same recommendation.

If agreement is not reached to close the Arkell siding, and without evidence to convince the Train Committee that Arkell Rd will not continue to be blocked during GJR's switching operations, then we would ask Council to pass a motion as outlined in the above Transport Canada procedures, specifically 98.1.

At the last Council meeting, one councillor asked if all the issues around the train were on the agenda for discussions with the City of Guelph and the GJR. The answer was "only the Arkell siding," and that a meeting was being scheduled between CAO Glenn Schwendinger and his counterparts of the City of Guelph and the GJR. We request that ALL issues be raised as outlined in our letter to Council of March 23, 2021, and not one issue at a time:

1. closure of the Arkell siding;

2. the loud humming noise from extracting materials from train cars to transport trucks;

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3. the whistling (horn) of the train;

4. hours of the train, especially after midnight;

5. cargo to be known to Council, and residents of Puslinch (flammable and/or hazardous);

6. liability to Puslinch Township if a derailment or accident should occur; and

7. removal of the thousands of railway ties lying beside GJR tracks, that most likely contain creosote.

Thank you for your service and very best wishes to all. We hope you will support the local residents of Arkell and take action to see that the Arkell siding is closed.

The Train Committee of Concerned Citizens of Puslinch:

Kate Dewasha,

Fern Donaldson,

Bruce Taylor,

Doug Auld,

Helmuth Slisarenko,

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REPORT FIR-2021-004

TO: Mayor and Members of Council FROM: Luis Gomes (Fire Chief) MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021 SUBJECT: Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement RECOMMENDATIONS That Report FIR-2021-004 regarding the Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement be received; and That the Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement be approved as per the Ontario Fire Marshall’s (OFM) request; and That Council authorizes the Clerk to sign the required agreement documents. DISCUSSION Purpose The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to allow Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services to receive the Fire Safety Grant funding available from the Office of the Fire Marshall. Background

The Government of Ontario announced a one-time $5M grant to municipal Fire Services to assist in addressing challenges associated with training and virtual fire safety inspections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic, Ontario’s fire services have faced unprecedented challenges and have voiced those concerns to the Fire Marshal. The ability to train Fire Service members in a COVID environment brought with it new restrictions.

REPORT NO. FIR-2021-004 Page 2 of 19

The Township of Puslinch is eligible to receive $6,400.00 as part of this grant program. The grant is intended to provide fire departments with the flexibility to support two priority areas. First, this grant may be used towards ongoing training needs including registration, administrative programming, technology upgrades and associated costs for attendance as well for providing services. In addition, if code compliance and inspections continue to be challenging, addressing opportunities for a pandemic friendly inspection program may include technology, capital needs and training to ensure that fire services are able to meet the demand at the local level. Summary

Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services’ Fire Safety Grant allocation is $6,400.00. The Fire Chief has submitted the grant application and a Letter of Intent to the Office of the Fire Marshall. It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Council approve the receipt of the Fire Safety Grant by authorizing the execution of the Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement between the Township and the Office of the Fire Marshall.

Financial Implications

$6,400 grant funding added to the Fire Department 2021 Professional Development Budget.

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Municipal Act, 2001 Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 ATTACHMENTS Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement


FIRE SAFETY GRANT TRANSFER PAYMENT AGREEMENT

THE AGREEMENT, effective as of the Click or tap here to enter text. day of Choose an item., 20Click or tap here to enter text. (the “Effective Date”) B E T W E E N :

Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshal (the “Province”) - and - Township of Puslinch (the “Recipient”)

CONSIDERATION In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are expressly acknowledged, the Province and the Recipient agree as follows: 1.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT 1.1 The agreement, together with:

Schedule “A” - General Terms and Conditions Schedule “B” - Project Specific Information and Additional Provisions Schedule “C” - Project Schedule “D” - Budget Schedule “E” - Reports, and any amending agreement entered into as provided for in section 3.1,

constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained in the Agreement and supersedes all prior oral or written representations and agreements. 2.0 CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENCY 2.1 In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the Additional Provisions and

Schedule “A”, the Additional Provisions will prevail.


3.0 AMENDING THE AGREEMENT

3.1 The Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement duly executed by the Parties.

4.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

4.1 The Recipient acknowledges that:

(a) the Funds are:

(i) to assist the Recipient to carry out the Project and not to provide goods or services to the Province;

(ii) funding for the purposes of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (Ontario);

(b) the Province is not responsible for carrying out the Project; and

(c) the Province is bound by the Freedom of Information and Protection of

Privacy Act (Ontario) and that any information provided to the Province in connection with the Project or otherwise in connection with the Agreement may be subject to disclosure in accordance with that Act.

The Parties have executed the Agreement on the dates set out below.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshal

Click or tap here to enter text. Signature: Date Name: Douglas Browne

Title: Deputy Fire Marshal

Township of Puslinch Click or tap here to enter text. Signature: Date Name: Click or tap here to enter text.

Title: Click or tap here to enter text.

I have authority to bind the Recipient.


SCHEDULE “A”

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A1.0 DEFINITIONS

A1.1 Definitions. In the Agreement, the following terms will have the following meanings: “Additional Provisions” means the terms and conditions set out in Schedule “B”.

“Agreement” means this agreement entered into between the Province and the Recipient, all of the schedules listed in section 1.1, and any amending agreement entered into pursuant to section 3.1.

“Budget” means the budget attached to the Agreement as Schedule “D”.

“Effective Date” means the date set out at the top of the Agreement.

“Event of Default” has the meaning ascribed to it in section A12.1.

“Expiry Date” means the expiry date set out in Schedule “B”.

“Funding Year” means:

(a) in the case of the first Funding Year, the period commencing on March 31, 2021 and ending on August 31, 2021; and

“Funds” means the money the Province provides to the Recipient pursuant to the Agreement.

“Indemnified Parties” means Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, Her ministers, agents, appointees and employees.

“Maximum Funds” means the maximum Funds set out in Schedule “B”.

“Notice” means any communication given or required to be given pursuant to the Agreement.

“Notice Period” means the period of time within which the Recipient is required to remedy an Event of Default, and includes any such period or periods of time by which the Province extends that time.

“Parties” means the Province and the Recipient.


“Party” means either the Province or the Recipient.

“Project” means the undertaking described in Schedule “C”.

“Reports” means the reports described in Schedule “E”.

A2.0 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

A2.1 General. The Recipient represents, warrants and covenants that: (a) it is, and will continue to be a validly existing legal entity with full power to

fulfill its obligations under the Agreement;

(b) it has the full power and authority to enter into the Agreement and has taken all necessary actions to authorize the execution of the Agreement;

(c) it has, and will continue to have the experience and expertise necessary to carry out the Project;

(d) it is in compliance with, and will continue to comply with all federal and provincial laws and regulations, all municipal by-laws, and any other orders, rules and by-laws related to any aspect of the Project, the Funds or both; and

(e) unless otherwise provided for in the Agreement, any information the Recipient provided to the Province in support of its request for funds (including information relating to any eligibility requirements) was true and complete at the time the Recipient provided it and will continue to be true and complete.

A2.2 Governance. The Recipient represents, warrants and covenants that it has, will maintain, in writing, and will follow: (a) a code of conduct and ethical responsibilities for all persons at all levels of

the Recipient’s organization;

(b) procedures to enable the Recipient’s ongoing effective functioning;

(c) decision-making mechanisms for the Recipient;

(d) procedures to enable the Recipient to manage Funds prudently and effectively;

(e) procedures to enable the Recipient to complete the Project successfully; and

(f) procedures to enable the preparation and submission of all Reports required pursuant to Article A6.0.


A3.0 TERM OF THE AGREEMENT

A3.1 Term. The term of the Agreement will commence on March 31, 2021 and will expire on the Expiry Date.

A4.0 FUNDS AND CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT

A4.1 Funds Provided. The Province will: (a) provide the Recipient up to the Maximum Funds allocated as part of this

grant exercise;

(b) provide the Funds to the Recipient in accordance with the payment plan set out in Schedule “D”; and

(c) deposit the Funds into an account designated by the Recipient provided that the account:

(i) resides at a Canadian financial institution; and

(ii) is in the name of the Recipient.

A4.2 Use of Funds and Carry Out the Project. The Recipient will do all of the following: (a) carry out the Project in accordance with the Agreement;

(b) use the Funds only for the purpose of carrying out the Project;

(c) spend the Funds only in accordance with the Budget;

(d) not use the Funds to cover any cost that has or will be funded or reimbursed by one or more of any third party, ministry, agency or organization of the Government of Ontario.

A5.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

A5.1 No Conflict of Interest. The Recipient will carry out the Project and use the Funds without a conflict of interest. The Recipient will disclose to the Province, without delay, any situation that a reasonable person would interpret as an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest; and comply with any terms and conditions that the Province may prescribe as a result of the disclosure.

A6.0 REPORTING, ACCOUNTING AND REVIEW

A6.1 Preparation and Submission. The Recipient will submit to the Province at the address referred to in section A15.1, all Reports in accordance with the


timelines and content requirements provided for in Schedule “E”, or in a form as specified by the Province from time to time.

A6.2 Record Maintenance. The Recipient will keep, maintain and make available to the Province, its authorized representatives or an independent auditor identified by the Province for inspection and copying:

(a) all financial records (including invoices) relating to the Funds or otherwise

to the Project in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles; and

(b) all non-financial documents and records relating to the Funds or otherwise to the Project.

A7.0 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A7.1 Acknowledge Support. Unless otherwise directed by the Province, the Recipient will acknowledge the support of the Province for the Project in a form and manner as directed by the Province.

A7.2 Publication. The Recipient will indicate, in any of its Project-related publications, whether written, oral, or visual, that the views expressed in the publication are the views of the Recipient and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province.

A8.0 INDEMNITY

A8.1 Indemnification. The Recipient will indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages and expenses (including legal, expert and consultant fees), causes of action, actions, claims, demands, lawsuits or other proceedings, by whomever made, sustained, incurred, brought or prosecuted, in any way arising out of or in connection with the Project or otherwise in connection with the Agreement, unless solely caused by the negligence or wilful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties.

A9.0 INSURANCE

A9.1 Recipient’s Insurance. The Recipient represents, warrants and covenants that it has, and will maintain, at its own cost and expense, with insurers having a secure A.M. Best rating of B+ or greater, or the equivalent, all the necessary and appropriate insurance that a prudent person carrying out a project similar to the Project would maintain, including commercial general liability insurance on an occurrence basis for third party bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, to an inclusive limit of not less than the amount provided for in


Schedule “B” per occurrence. The insurance policy will include the following: (a) the Indemnified Parties as additional insureds with respect to liability

arising in the course of performance of the Recipient’s obligations under, or otherwise in connection with, the Agreement;

(b) a cross-liability clause;

(c) contractual liability coverage; and

(d) a 30 day written notice of cancellation.

A9.2 Proof of Insurance. If requested, the Recipient will provide the Province with certificates of insurance, or other proof as may be requested by the Province, that confirms the insurance coverage as provided for in section A9.1.

A10.0 EVENT OF DEFAULT, CORRECTIVE ACTION AND TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT

A10.1 Events of Default. Each of the following events will constitute an Event of Default: (a) in the opinion of the Province, the Recipient breaches any representation,

warranty, covenant or other material term of the Agreement, including failing to do any of the following in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement:

(i) carry out the Project;

(ii) use or spend Funds; or

(iii) provide, in accordance with section A6.1, Reports or such other reports as may have been requested by the Province;

(b) the Recipient’s operations, its financial condition, or its organizational structure, changes such that it no longer meets one or more of the eligibility requirements of the program under which the Province provides the Funds;

(c) the Recipient makes an assignment, proposal, compromise, or arrangement for the benefit of creditors, or a creditor makes an application for an order adjudging the Recipient bankrupt, or applies for the appointment of a receiver; or

(d) the Recipient ceases to operate.

A10.2 Consequences of Events of Default and Corrective Action. If an Event of Default occurs, the Province may, at any time, take one or more of the following actions:


(a) initiate any action the Province considers necessary in order to facilitate

the successful continuation or completion of the Project;

(b) provide the Recipient with an opportunity to remedy the Event of Default;

(c) suspend the payment of Funds for such period as the Province determines appropriate;

(d) reduce the amount of the Funds;

(e) cancel further instalments of Funds;

(f) demand from the Recipient the payment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient;

(g) demand from the Recipient the payment of an amount equal to any Funds the Recipient used, but did not use in accordance with the Agreement;

(h) demand from the Recipient the payment of an amount equal to any Funds the Province provided to the Recipient; and

(i) terminate the Agreement at any time, including immediately, without liability, penalty or costs to the Province upon giving Notice to the Recipient.

A10.3 When Termination Effective. Termination under this Article will take effect as provided for in the Notice.

A11.0 FUNDS AT THE END OF A FUNDING YEAR

A11.1 Funds at the End of a Funding Year. Without limiting any rights of the Province under Article A12.0, if the Recipient has not spent all of the Funds allocated for the Funding Year as provided for in the Budget, the Province may take one or both of the following actions: (a) demand from the Recipient the payment of the unspent Funds; and

(b) adjust the amount of any further instalments of Funds accordingly.

A12.0 FUNDS UPON EXPIRY

A12.1 Funds Upon Expiry. The Recipient will, upon expiry of the Agreement, pay to the Province any Funds remaining in its possession or under its control.

A13.0 NOTICE


A13.1 Notice in Writing and Addressed. Notice will be in writing and will be delivered by email, postage-prepaid mail, personal delivery or fax, and will be addressed to the Province and the Recipient respectively as provided for in Schedule “B”, or as either Party later designates to the other by Notice.

A13.2 Notice Given. Notice will be deemed to have been given: (a) in the case of postage-prepaid mail, five business days after the Notice is

mailed; or

(b) in the case of email, personal delivery or fax, one business day after the Notice is delivered.

A14.0 CONSENT BY PROVINCE AND COMPLIANCE BY RECIPIENT

A14.1 Consent. When the Province provides its consent pursuant to the Agreement, it may impose any terms and conditions on such consent and the Recipient will comply with such terms and conditions.

A15.0 INDEPENDENT PARTIES

A15.1 Parties Independent. The Recipient is not an agent, joint venturer, partner or employee of the Province, and the Recipient will not represent itself in any way that might be taken by a reasonable person to suggest that it is, or take any actions that could establish or imply such a relationship.

A16.0 ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT OR FUNDS

A16.1 No Assignment. The Recipient will not, without the prior written consent of the Province, assign any of its rights, or obligations under the Agreement. All rights and obligations contained in the Agreement will extend to and be binding on the Parties’ permitted assigns.

A17.0 GOVERNING LAW

A17.1 Governing Law. The Agreement and the rights, obligations and relations of the Parties will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any actions or proceedings arising in connection with the Agreement will be conducted in the


courts of Ontario, which will have exclusive jurisdiction over such proceedings.

A18.0 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS

A18.1 Other Agreements. If the Recipient: (a) has failed to comply with any term, condition or obligation under any other

agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario or one of Her agencies (a “Failure”);

(b) has been provided with notice of such Failure in accordance with the requirements of such other agreement;

(c) has, if applicable, failed to rectify such Failure in accordance with the requirements of such other agreement; and

(d) such Failure is continuing,

the Province may suspend the payment of Funds for such period as the Province determines appropriate.

A19.0 SURVIVAL

A19.1 Survival. All Articles and sections, and all applicable cross-referenced sections and schedules, will continue in full force and effect for a period of seven years from the date of expiry or termination of the Agreement.

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SCHEDULE “B”

PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Maximum Funds

$6,400.00

Expiry Date August 1, 2021

Insurance $ 2,000,000

Contact information for the purposes of Notice to the Province

Position: Address:

Fax:

Email:

Contact information for the purposes of Notice to the Recipient

Position: Address:

Fax:

Email:

Contact information for the senior financial person in the Recipient organization (e.g., CFO, CAO) – to respond as required to requests from the Province related to the Agreement

Position:

Address:

Fax:

Email:


Additional Provisions:

(None)


SCHEDULE “C”

PROJECT

The Municipal Fire Protection Grant has been established to provide critical support to municipalities in 2020-21 to offset costs and potential barriers for issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Such issues include access to training, and equipment or other critical upgrades that are needed at the local level to support virtual inspections.

Ontario’s fire departments vary in size and capacity and they all serve different communities that each present different levels of risk. There is a significant cost to ensure that every department has skilled first responders who are adequately trained and equipped to meet the needs of their community.

Funding could represent the difference in allowing fire departments to train more staff, purchase much needed equipment to allow them to adapt and respond to COVID-19 related risks in their communities in a way that ensures both community and personnel safety.

The use of the one-time 2020-21 Municipal Fire Protection Grant will focus on the needs of municipal fire departments to ensure community safety with a focus on issues that have presented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

Training to offset the pressures in training as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specialty training to respond to the dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to

ensure fire safety in their communities such as virtual inspections. Small improvements to fire department infrastructure, such as accessing high speed internet

to support training and virtual inspections. The fire service has expressed concerns with training and fire code compliance since the start of the pandemic. Some of these concerns include critical inspections being delayed or impacted given the apprehension with entering premises. Similarly, training has been impacted given that fire services have been responding to challenges associated with the pandemic (staffing shortages, increased calls for service, etc.). Many departments continued training online as the Office of the Fire Marshal enhanced its online course availability at the start of the pandemic. This emergency COVID relief funding provides support for increased access to training, support for fire code compliance inspections through virtual inspections, and equipment or other critical upgrades that are needed at the local level to support community risks during the pandemic and the switch to virtual training and inspections.


SCHEDULE “D”

BUDGET

Funding will be provided to the Township of Puslinch upon execution of this Agreement. The funds will need to be spent by the municipality by August 1, 2021.


SCHEDULE “E”

REPORTS

As a condition of the Municipal Fire Protection Grant, a report back to the Office of the Fire Marshal must be received by September 1, 2021 to outline how the grant was utilized at the department level.

REPORT FIR-2021-005

TO: Mayor and Members of Council

FROM: Luis Gomes, Fire Chief

MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021

SUBJECT: Puslinch Fire and Rescue Service’s 2020 Annual Report RECOMMENDATIONS That Report FIR-2021-005 with respect to Puslinch Fire and Rescue Service’s 2020 Annual Report be received for information.

DISCUSSION Purpose To formally inform Council of the 2020 Emergency Responses and other significant events that affect Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services. Background To continue the practice of reporting to Council and keeping council current of the services provided by our Fire Department. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS No financial Implications to the Township other than the operating and capital expenses required to perform Emergency Response and other associated fire department services. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION AND REQUIREMENTS Municipal Act, 2001 Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4


ATTACHMENTS Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services – 2020 Annual Report

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Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services - 2020 Annual Report

Significant Events, Incidents, and Trends

2020 was a challenging year for everyone and many alterations had to be made in regards to emergency response, fire inspections, fire safety education and fire department training. Puslinch Firefighters made the necessary adjustments in their response to emergencies to ensure their safety and that of their customers. The biggest change was the use of additional Personal Protective equipment that now included N95 masks, gowns/coveralls, face shields and proper decontamination procedures. Fire inspections continued, but fire safety education was limited due to the lack of opportunities to attend community events. However, Puslinch Firefighters did team up with the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington to host a drive-by clothing and gift card drive for their annual Adopt-a-Family program held at the Puslinch fire hall. This charity event was very successful and everyone adhered to Covid safety protocols. (Pictures below)

Puslinch Fire and Rescue Services also conducted home safety visits upon request. As part of Project Zero, an initiative in partnership with Enbridge Gas, during the home visits Puslinch Fire provided and installed new fire and carbon monoxide alarms as needed to qualifying Puslinch residents free of charge. During home visits, Puslinch firefighters strictly followed the department’s Covid protocols, including the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, for the protection of both the firefighters and members of the public. Even though emergency services are exempt from gathering restrictions for training purposes, the Puslinch Fire department decided to adhere to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health guidelines. The Fire Department utilized virtual

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training on Wednesday evenings instead of the weekly in-person training that firefighters were accustom too. Puslinch Firefighters adapted well to all the changes and service to the public was not impacted by any positive Covid cases within the fire department.

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2020 Emergency Responses

(1) Structure Fire5% (1) Vehicular Fire

7%

(1) Grass, brush, other fires

3%

(2) Pre-Fire Conditions

6%

(3) False Fire Calls21%

(4-5) Public Hazard6%

(6) Rescue30%

(7-8) Medical 8%

(9) Other Response 14%

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2020 Emergency Response Report (Summary)

Annual Report: Response Type (OFM Classification Codes 1-9) 2020 2019 2018

2020 Fire Loss

(1) Property Fires/Explosions

Structure 14 10 10 $905,000 Vehicular 18 11 21 $722,200 Grass, brush, other 7 2 6 $0

(2) Pre-Fire Conditions 15 11 11 $0 (3) False Fire Calls 54 57 67 $0 (4-5) Public Hazard 15 14 7 $0 (6) Rescue 79 128 135 $0 (7-8) Medical 21 61 62 $0 (9) Other Response 37 59 59 $0 Total Incidents 260 353 378 Estimated Total Dollar Loss Due to Fire $1,627,200 $1,704,300 $1,681,000 Estimated Total Dollar Value saved from Fire $7,575,000 $5,410.300 n/a Highway 401 Incidents 72 107 103

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2020 Response/Incident Type (Detailed)

Incident Type Calls (1) Fire 39 (2) Pre-Fire Conditions 15 21 Overheat (no fire, e.g. engines, mechanical) 2 23 Open air burning, unauthorized controlled 9 29 Other pre fire conditions (no fire) 4 (3) False Fire Calls 54 3 NO LOSS OUTDOOR fire 8 31 Alarm System Equipment - Malfunction 6 32 Alarm System Equipment - Accidental 18 34 Human - Perceived Emergency 1 35 Human - Accidental 6 36 Authorized controlled burning - complaint 5 37 CO false alarm - perceived emergency (no CO) 1 38 CO false alarm - equipment Malfunction (no CO) 8 39 other False Fire Call 1 (4) Public Hazard 5 41 Gas Leak - Natural Gas 2 42 Gas Leak - Propane 1 44 Gas Leak - Miscellaneous 1 45 Spill - Gasoline or Fuel 1 (5) Public Hazard 10 50 Power Lines Down, Arcing 6 53 CO incident, CO present (excluding false alarms) 2 58 Public Hazard call- false alarm 1 59 Other Public Hazard 1 (6) Rescue 79 61 Vehicle Extrication 4

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62 Vehicle Collision 70 65 Home/Residential Accident 1 69 Other Rescue 4 (7) Medical 6 701 Oxygen administered 1 702 CPR administered 3 71 Asphyxia, Respiratory Condition 1 73 Seizure 1 (8) Medical 15 82 Burns 1 84 Medical- Aid Not Required on Arrival 1 85 Vital signs absent, DOA 2 86 Alcohol or drug related 1 88 Accident or illness related 1 89 Other Medical/Resuscitator Call 7 898 Medical/resuscitator call no action 2 (9) Other Response 37 910 Assisting Other FD: Mutual Aid 2 93 Assistance to other agencies 1 96 Call cancelled on route 20 97 Incident not found 8 9B Assistance not required by other agency 4 99 Other response 2 Total Incidents/Responses 260

REPORT FIN‐2021‐007


FROM: Mary Hasan, Director of Finance/Treasurer


SUBJECT: 2020 Annual Building Permit Report File No. C11 BUI

RECOMMENDATIONS

THAT Report FIN‐2021‐007 regarding the 2020 Annual Building Permit Report be received. DISCUSSION Purpose

The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the building permit fees collected for 2020, and the costs associated with the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act. Background

In accordance with Section 7(4) of the Building Code Act, every 12 months, each principal authority shall prepare a report that contains such information as may be prescribed about any fees authorized and costs of the principal authority to administer and enforce the Building Code Act in its area of jurisdiction. Therefore, the Township is required to prepare an annual report, in order to enhance transparency and ensure that the building permit fees do not exceed the anticipated reasonable delivery service expense. As a requirement of Ontario Regulation 332/12 of the Building Code Act, the Annual Report must include the following:

a) Total fees collected in the 12‐month period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020,

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b) The direct and indirect costs of delivering services related to the administration and enforcement of the Act within the Township,

c) A breakdown of the costs described in (b) above into at least the following categories:

I. Direct costs of administration and enforcement of the Act, including the review of applications for permits and inspection of buildings, and

II. Indirect costs of administration and enforcement of the Act, including support and overhead costs, and

d) If a reserve fund has been established for any purpose relating to the administration or enforcement of the Act, the amount of the fund at the end of the 12‐month period referred to in clause (a) above.

The Building Code Act also requires that the Township give notice of the preparation of an annual building permit fees report to every person and organization that has requested that the Township provide the person or organization with such notice and has provided an address for the notice. As of the date of this report, the Township has not received any requests for this report. Revenue In 2020, the Building Department issued 256 permits (2019 – 261). For the full year 2020, the Building Department budgeted revenues of $440,978. The actual operating revenue earned was $496,102 or $55,124 more than the 2020 budget primarily due to higher than expected residential building permits issued resulting in higher actual revenues compared to budget. Expenses The only impact to the Township’s property tax revenues related to building permit activity is the recovery from the Building Department for indirect costs such as human resources, finance/accounting, customer service, information technology, and facility space. The total budgeted (direct and indirect) operating expenses for the Building Department for the year 2020 was $693,691. The total actual expenses for the Building Department for the year 2020 was $547,144. The actual expenses were below the 2020 budget by $146,547 primarily due to the following:

Lower actual corporate insurance premium costs due to a favourable result in the Municipal Insurance Program Request for Proposal issued in 2020.


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Lower actual contract services expenditures related to RSM Building Consultants.

Lower actual salary and benefit expenditures including professional development, memberships and subscriptions, and travel costs related to staff vacancies.

A financial summary for the year ended December 31, 2020 is attached as Schedule A to this report. Building Surplus Reserve The Building Code Act requires that the total amount of Building Permit fees meets the total costs for the municipality to administer and enforce the Building Code Act and regulations. Building permit fees were established to fully recover the Township’s cost of providing building permit services, including an allocation of administrative overhead/indirect costs. Any surplus revenue from building permit fees is transferred to a reserve, to be drawn upon in years of declining building activity.

The Building department ended 2020 with an operating deficit of $51,042 (2020 revenues of $496,102 less 2020 expenditures of $547,144). The deficit of $51,042 was transferred from the Building Surplus Reserve. The balance of the reserve as at December 31, 2020 is $529,692. The reserve activity in 2020 and the balance of the Building Surplus Reserve as of December 31, 2020 is shown in Schedule B to this report. Financial Implications

The Township’s 2020 expenditures include inspections related to previously issued building permits from previous years. The revenue associated with these previously issued building permits would be recognized in the year that the building permit was issued (ie. 2019 and prior). The Township as part of its 2021 User Fees and Charges By‐law increased all building permit fees by the Consumer Price Index inflation rate of 1.7% for cost recovery purposes. It is recommended that as part of the 2022 User Fees and Charges By‐law, that the fees in the building department be reviewed to ensure ongoing cost recovery. Additionally, similar to previous years, the building department pays a portion of other corporate overhead costs related to indirect support and services.


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Applicable Legislation and Requirements

Building Code Act Ontario Regulation 332/12 of the Building Code Act

Attachments

Schedule A – Financial Summary for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 Schedule B – Building Surplus Reserve Balance as of December 31, 2020

Township of Puslinch

FIN‐2021‐007 ‐ Schedule A

Financial Summary For the Year Ended December 31, 2020

REVENUE $496,102

EXPENSES

Direct 325,791$

Indirect 221,353$

Total Expenses 547,144$

2020 Building Department Operating Deficit 51,042‐$


FIN‐2021‐007 ‐ Schedule B

Building Surplus Reserve Balance as of December 31, 2020

January 1, 2020 Opening Balance 593,667$

2020 Building Department Operating Deficit (51,042)

Computer Equipment and Unsupported Windows Upgrade ‐ 4002 (5,386)

Organization Review (3,694)

Community Engagement Software (1,984)

Compensation Review/Pay Equity Study (795)

Water Softening Equipment ‐ Municipal Office (537)

Replacement of Hot Water Tank ‐ Municipal Office (537)

December 31, 2020 Closing Balance 529,692$



FROM: Mary Hasan, Director of Finance/Treasurer

Sarah Huether, Taxation and Customer Service Supervisor


SUBJECT: Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes through Sections 357/358 File No. F22 TAX

RECOMMENDATIONS

THAT Report FIN‐2021‐008 regarding the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes through Sections 357/358 be received; and That Council authorizes the Treasurer, through Sections 357/358 of the Municipal Act, to process the cancellation, reduction or refunds of property taxes for certain properties in the amount of $9,164 for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 as outlined in Schedule A. DISCUSSION Purpose

The purpose of this report is to authorize the Treasurer to adjust the collector’s roll under sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Background

Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, allow for the reduction, cancellation or refund of taxes. Section 357 (1) states upon application to the Treasurer of a local municipality, the local municipality may cancel, reduce or refund all or part of taxes levied on land in the year in respect of which the application is made.


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Section 358 permits applications for tax adjustment, related to taxes levied in each or either of the two years preceding the year in which the application is made, by property owners who are overcharged by reason of any gross or manifest error in the preparation of the assessment roll by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) that was an error of fact. Sections 357 (5) and 358 (9) require that Council hold a meeting at which time the applicants may make representation to Council and Council make a decision. Within 35 days after Council makes its decision an applicant may appeal the decision to the Assessment Review Board by filing a notice of appeal with the registrar of the board. Discussion The majority of 357/358 applications received by the Township each year are for removal of mobile units or the demolition of a structure. The other applications are for a change in property class (ie. a resident no longer running a business from their property), or buildings damaged by fire. Applications received by the Township are sent to MPAC for review and are returned with either a recommendation for tax adjustment or with no recommendation; which results in no associated tax adjustment. Applications that receive this type of recommendation indicate that the appeal does not meet the specified criteria under the Municipal Act or are adjusted through another process by MPAC. Letters are sent to owners a minimum of 14 days before the scheduled Council meeting advising the property owners of the meeting of Council during which the request for the 357/358 reductions would be voted upon. Property owners are invited to attend the Council meeting in order for Council to have the opportunity to ask questions of the property owners prior to making their decision. Schedule A to Report FIN‐2021‐008 includes the properties who’s 357/358 applications were approved by MPAC. Notice of Meeting letters were sent to the property owners on April 1, 2021, advising them that their applications are being discussed by Council at the next scheduled meeting on April 21, 2021. A letter advising of Council’s decision is required to be sent to the property owners within 14 days of the decision. For those properties which Council approves the application, the adjustment to their tax account will be made accordingly. Financial Implications

The Township budgets for tax write offs issued or approved by MPAC including Section 357/358

refunds.


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The properties adjusted in Schedule A result in $1,375 of Township property taxes being

refunded, $5,004 of County of Wellington property taxes being refunded and $2,785 of

Education property taxes being refunded.


Municipal Act, 2001 Attachments

Schedule A – List of Adjustments

Application Township County Education Total Tax Year Effective Date Number Roll Number Reason Tax Refund Tax Refund Tax Refund Tax Refund

2020 7-Jul-20 21-20 23-01-000-008-04600-0000 Demoltion of SFD 56$ 203$ 51$ 310$ 2018 1-Jan-18 22-20 23-01-000-007-09000-0000 Demolition of Garage 33$ 125$ 34$ 192$ 2019 1-Jan-19 23-20 23-01-000-007-09000-0000 Demolition of Garage 33$ 123$ 32$ 189$ 2020 1-Jan-20 24-20 23-01-000-007-09000-0000 Demolition of Garage 34$ 123$ 31$ 187$ 2019 22-Nov-19 25-20 23-01-000-002-09400-0000 Demolition of SFD 69$ 255$ 67$ 391$ 2020 1-Jan-20 26-20 23-01-000-002-09400-0000 Demolition of SFD 638$ 2,316$ 577$ 3,531$ 2020 13-Mar-20 28-20 23-01-000-005-03100-0000 Change to Tax Class 512$ 1,858$ 1,995$ 4,365$

Total for All Appeals 1,375$ 5,004$ 2,785$ 9,164$

List of Adjustments

Schedule A to Report FIN-2021-008

REPORT FIN-2021-009


FROM: Mirela Oltean, Deputy Treasurer

Mary Hasan, Director of Finance/Treasurer


SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Investment Report for 2020 File No. F12 CAN and A09 INV

RECOMMENDATIONS

That Report FIN-2021-009 regarding the Treasurer’s Investment Report for 2020 be received; and That Council accepts the Treasurer’s statement that based on the information supplied by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, the cash and temporary investments held by the Township of Puslinch during the calendar year 2020 were all prescribed in accordance with Section 418 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and were all eligible as outlined in Ontario Regulation 438/97 and that all related transactions in 2020 comply with the investment policies and goals adopted by the Township on August 13, 2014; and That no changes be made to the Policy at this time. DISCUSSION Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with the Treasurer’s Investment Report for 2020 as required by Ontario Regulation 438/97 of the Municipal Act. Background

Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 438/97 of the Municipal Act, the Treasurer for the Township shall prepare an investment report to Council containing the following:

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a statement about the performance of the portfolio of investments;

a description of the estimated proportion of the total investments that are invested in long-term and short-term securities and a description of the change, if any, in that estimated proportion since the previous year’s report;

a statement by the treasurer regarding whether the investments are consistent with the investment policies and goals adopted by the municipality;

a record of the date of each transaction in or disposal of its own securities, including a statement of the purchase and sale price of each security.

Investment Income A comparison of the investment income allocated to the Operating Fund and Restricted Reserve Fund in 2020 and 2019 is outlined below:

Description of Fund 2020 2019

Operating Fund $98,558 $169,859

Restricted Reserve Fund $24,634 $32,180

Total $123,192 $202,039

The total investment income of $123,192 provided an average rate of return of 1.59% (2019 – 3.07%). The average rate of return was calculated based on the amount of investment income obtained in 2020 divided by the average book value of the Township’s cash and investment position at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Investment income earned has decreased in 2020 compared to 2019 due to the decrease in interest rates on the Township’s investments and a decrease in temporary investments of $169K. The Bank of Canada cut the overnight interest rate three times in the spring of 2020 totaling a 1.50% drop resulting in a decline in yields by roughly the same amount. The Township did not re-invest as much funds in 2020 due to the unknown financial circumstances that may have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Portfolio Summary The portfolio summary as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 at current value consisted of the following:

Type 2020 ($) 2020 (%) 2019 ($) 2019 (%)

Cash $5,703,607 70% $4,766,372 65%

Temporary Investments $2,428,914 30% $2,597,817 35%

Total $8,132,520 100% $7,364,190 100%


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Overall the Township’s available cash and temporary investments has increased by $768K or 10.4% in 2020 compared to 2019. The increase predominantly relates to the following:

A lower amount of security deposits released in 2020 compared to 2019. In 2019, the Township released securities to a major developer amounting to $336K. In 2020 the Township released $24K in securities.

Increase in development charge contributions received. The Township received contributions of $754K in 2020 compared to $256K in 2019. Please note, the increase in development charges collected in 2020 relates to $544K collected from a developer that entered into a development charges credit agreement with the Township in 2012.

The Township’s temporary investments as of December 31, 2020 consist of the following:

Issuer Type Issue Date Maturity Date Principal Current Value

Interest Rate

FWEST – Canaccord Genuity

1 year fixed GIC

March 13, 2020 March 15, 2021 $1,000,000 $1,014,778 1.86%

HAVENTREE BK – Canaccord Genuity

18 months fixed GIC

March 6, 2020 September 7, 2021

$100,000 $102,014 2.45%

Kindred – Canaccord Genuity

18 months fixed GIC

March 5, 2020 September 7, 2021

$250,000 $254,948 2.40%

G & F – Canaccord Genuity

2 year fixed GIC

July 17, 2020 July 18, 2022 $1,051,150 $1,057,162 1.25%

Total $2,401,150 $2,428,902

The investments noted in the table above are 100% guaranteed:

First West Credit Union investment is 100% guaranteed by CUDIC/British Columbia.

Haventree Bank investment is 100% guaranteed by CDIC

Kindred Credit Union investment is 100% guaranteed by DICO/Ontario.

Gulf & Fraser Fishermen’s Credit Union is 100% guaranteed by CUDIC/British Columbia The Township also maintains a surplus operating cash balance to meet any unexpected financial obligations.


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Investment Policy The Township’s investment policy was approved by Council in their meeting on August 13, 2014 through Council Resolution No. 2014-292. The investment policy is attached as Schedule A to Report FIN-2021-009 and it sets out the investment policy of the Township. Ontario Regulation 438/97 recommends that Council at least annually review the investment policy and update it, as necessary, as a result of the review. Operational Service Efficiency Review In November 2019, the County of Wellington (County) and its seven member municipalities completed an Operational Service Efficiency Review with KPMG. The review identified several opportunities to develop a county-wide coordinated investment strategy and management approach. Currently, each municipality within the County manages their investments individually. There is an opportunity to develop a county-wide investment strategy and management approach for cash, debt and reserve funds. The main objective of this opportunity is to create greater rates of returns from municipal funds, which contributes to the long-term financial sustainability of each municipality. Municipalities are increasingly pooling their investments to achieve greater rates of returns with lower management fees. This opportunity has been discussed at County Treasurer’s Meetings and will be further explored in 2021. Financial Implications

There is no financial impact directly associated with this report.


Ontario Regulation 438/97 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Attachments

Schedule A: Investment Policy

Policy No. 2014‐001 Corporate Policy

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TITLE: INVESTMENT POLICY

DATE: August 13, 2014

SUBJECT: INVESTMENTS OF SURPLUS FUNDS File No. A09 INV

Purpose:

To govern and ensure the prudent management of the Township of Puslinch’s surplus funds and investment portfolio in accordance with the authority for investments provided under Section 418 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 438/97.

Scope:

This policy includes all funds that are the responsibility of the Township of Puslinch (“Township”).

Definitions:

Credit Risk: the risk to an investor that an issuer will default in the payment of interest and/or principal on a security.

Diversification: a process of investing assets among a range of security types by sector, maturity, and quality rating.

Interest Rate Risk: the risk associated with declines or rises in interest rates which cause an investment in a fixed-income security to increase or decrease in value.

Liquidity: a measure of an asset’s convertibility to cash.

Long-Term Securities: investments with duration of greater than 365 days at the time of acquisition.

Major Chartered Banks: the following are the six major chartered banks referred to in this policy:

Royal Bank of Canada

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Bank of Montreal

Bank of Nova Scotia



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Toronto Dominion Bank

National Bank of Canada Market Risk: the risk that the value of a security will increase or decrease as a result of changes in market conditions. Market Value: current market price of a security. Maturity: the date on which payment of a financial obligation is due. ONE Investment Program: a professionally managed group of investment funds composed of pooled investments that meet eligibility criteria as defined by regulations under the Municipal Act. The Local Authority Services Limited (LAS) and CHUMS Financing Corporation (CHUMS) operate this program. Prudent Person Rule: an investment standard outlining the fiduciary responsibilities relating to the investment practices of public fund investors. Safekeeping: holding of assets (e.g., securities) by a financial institution. Short-Term Securities: investments with duration of 365 days or less at the time of acquisition. Township: The Corporation of the Township of Puslinch Objectives: Under Ontario Regulation 438/97, Council shall adopt a statement of the municipality’s investment policies and goals. The goals and objectives for the investing of surplus funds are as follows, in priority order:

a. Adherence to Statutory Requirements:

All investment activities shall be governed by the Municipal Act, 2001. Investments will be those deemed eligible under Ontario Regulation 438/97 or as authorized by subsequent provincial regulations, and as further defined in this policy.

b. Preservation of Capital: Investments shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio.

c. Maintenance of Liquidity: The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all cash flow



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requirements and to minimize temporary borrowing requirements. To the greatest extent possible, the portfolio will be structured such that securities mature concurrent with anticipated cash demands. Furthermore, since all possible cash demands cannot be anticipated, the portfolio shall consist largely of securities with active secondary or resale markets. A portion of the portfolio may also be placed in local government investment pools (eg. One Investment Program) that offer liquidity for short-term funds.

d. Yield: Without compromising other objectives, the Township shall maximize the rate of return earned on its portfolio. Investments are generally limited to relatively low risk securities in anticipation of earning a fair return relative to the assumed risk.

Standards of Care: Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence would exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived. Authorized Township staff acting in accordance with the Act and regulations thereto and this investment policy, and exercising due diligence, shall be relieved of personal responsibility for the credit risk, interest rate risk, or market risk of any particular security, provided deviations from expectations are reported promptly to Council and the liquidation or the sale of securities is carried out in accordance with the terms of this policy. Ethics and Conflict of Interest:

Authorized Township staff involved in the investment process shall:

Refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with the proper execution and management of the investment program, or that could impair their ability to make impartial decisions; and

Not undertake personal investment transactions with the same individual with whom business is conducted on behalf of the Township.

Delegation of Authority:

The Director of Finance/Treasurer will have overall responsibility for the prudent investment of the Township’s portfolio including authorization to:

Invest surplus funds of the Township in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Ontario Regulation 438/97, and this policy;



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Enter into arrangements with banks, investment dealers and brokers, and other financial institutions for the purchase, sale redemption, issuance, transfer and safekeeping of securities;

Execute and sign documents on behalf of the Township (safekeeping agreements must also be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer);

Designate certain Township staff to carry out the day to day management of the investment program; and

Perform all other related acts in the day to day management of the investment program.

Safekeeping & Custody: All securities shall be held for safekeeping by a financial institution or institutions approved by the Township. Individual accounts shall be maintained for each portfolio. All securities shall be held in the name of the Township. The Township may consolidate all holdings with one institution. The depository shall issue a safekeeping receipt to the Township listing the specific instrument, rate, maturity and other pertinent information. The depository will also provide reports which list all securities held for the Township, the book value of holdings and the market value thereof. Authorized Investments:

The Township may invest in certain securities as set out by Ontario Regulation 438/97 of the Municipal Act. The portfolio aims for both diversification and near risk-free investments to ensure security of capital. Emphasis is placed on securities offered by or unconditionally guaranteed by the Government of Canada, a Province of Canada or the six major chartered banks. The Township shall invest only in securities that are expressed or payable in Canadian dollars. Investment in a municipal investment pool as allowed by Ontario Regulation 438/97, such as the One Investment Program is an appropriate investment.



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Diversification: The Township shall diversify its investments to the best of its ability based on the type of funds invested and the cash flow needs of those funds. Diversification can be by type of investment, number of institutions invested in and length of maturity. Investment in a municipal investment pool as allowed by Ontario Regulation 438/97, such as the One Investment Program, should be considered an appropriate method of investment diversification.

Maximum Maturity:

The Township shall hold sufficient funds in short-term investment instruments in order to maintain adequate liquidity and meet the day to day cash flow requirements.

To the extent possible, the Township shall match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. Unless matched to a specific cash flow, the Township will not directly invest in securities maturing more than ten (10) years from the date of purchase. Restricted reserves and other funds with longer-term investment horizons may be invested in securities exceeding ten (10) years if the maturities of such investments are made to coincide as nearly as practicable with the expected use of funds. Performance Benchmarks: The investment portfolio will be managed in accordance with the parameters specified within this policy. The portfolio should obtain a market average rate of return through budgetary and economic cycles that is commensurate with the investment risk tolerance, constraints and cash flow needs of the Township. The market value of the portfolio shall be calculated at the end of each fiscal year by the Director of Finance/Treasurer. This is a requirement for financial statement purposes and ensures that a review of the investment portfolio, in terms of value and price volatility, has been performed. The investment portfolio will be designed to obtain, at a minimum, market rates of return taking into account the Township’s investment risk tolerance, constraints and cash flow needs. Reporting: The Director of Finance/Treasurer, in accordance with legislative requirements, shall submit an annual investment report to Council. The investment report will include the following:

a.) A statement about the performance of the investment portfolio during the period covered by the report;

b.) A description of the estimated proportion of the total investments of a municipality that are invested in its own long-term securities and short-term securities to the total investment of the municipality and a description of the change, if any, in that estimated proportion since the previous year's report;



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c.) A statement by the Director of Finance/Treasurer as to whether or not, in his or her opinion, all investments were made in accordance with the investment policies and goals adopted by the Township;

d.) A record of the date of each portfolio transaction of the Township’s securities, including a statement of the purchase and sale price of each security; and

e.) Such other information that the Council may require or that, in the opinion of the Director of Finance/Treasurer, should be included.







SUBJECT: 2021 Temporary Borrowing By‐law File: F11 – TDB

RECOMMENDATIONS

THAT Report FIN‐2021‐010 regarding the 2021 Temporary Borrowing By‐law be received; and THAT Council give 3 readings to By‐law No. 2021‐027 being a by‐law authorizing external temporary borrowings of $1,500,000 in 2021. DISCUSSION

Purpose

Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, allows for a municipality to pass a by‐law authorizing the temporary borrowing of funds of an amount that Council considers necessary to meet the current expenditures for the year. Council must pass this temporary borrowing by‐law annually if they wish to utilize it in a given year.

Background

Township staff continually monitor and project the Township’s cash flow requirements to ensure adequate cash is available to meet anticipated needs. In prior years, no external borrowing has been required to meet current expenditures. It is recommended that Council enact a by‐law permitting staff to borrow up to $1,500,000 in the event that it is deemed necessary to borrow funds externally to meet short‐term needs until the Township’s main revenue source of property taxes is levied and collected.


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Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001 permits a municipality to authorize temporary borrowing, until the taxes are collected and other revenues received, of an amount that Council considers necessary to meet the current expenditures for the year. Unless otherwise approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, that amount cannot exceed: a.) from January 1 to September 30: 50 percent of the total estimated revenues of the municipality as set out in the adopted budget; and b.) from October 1 to December 31: 25 percent of the total estimated revenues of the municipality as set out in the adopted budget. For the purposes of this By‐law, the estimated revenues do not include revenues derivable or derived from any borrowings, including through any issue of debentures, any prior year surplus, revenues related to tax arrears, and a transfer from a capital fund, reserve fund or reserve. The maximum amount of temporary borrowing allowed by the Act is as follows:

2021 Budget

Total Operating Revenues $2,321,453

Total Taxation Levy $4,405,771

Less: Interest on Current Taxes ‐$96,000

Less: Penalty on Tax Arrears ‐$94,000

Prior Year Surplus Utilized $0

Adjusted estimated revenues $6,537,224

- $3,268,612– the maximum amount that may be borrowed at any one time on a

temporary basis from January 1st to September 30th, 2021; and

- $1,634,306 – the maximum amount that may be borrowed at any one time on a temporary basis from October 1st to December 31st, 2021.

The Township is able to temporarily borrow funds from the bank at the Prime Rate. In prior years, the Township has not utilized external temporary borrowings for cash flow purposes. However, a situation may arise where an unexpected payment may be required or several large payments may be required prior to the collection of property taxes. With a temporary borrowing by‐law in place, staff will have the ability to act quickly in the best financial interest of the Township by borrowing funds temporarily. At this time, it is not known if the Township will require temporary borrowing of funds in 2021. However, given the current unknown circumstances that may arise from the COVID‐19 pandemic, it is financially prudent to have this authorization in place.


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If the Township was required to borrow funds beyond a one‐year period or beyond the term of Council to help finance certain approved capital projects, then the Township through Council would consider a debenture through the County of Wellington to ensure compliance with Provincial legislation. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There is no financial impact to the operating budget unless borrowing is required.

As of the date of writing this Report, the Prime Rate is 2.45%. As a result of the current economic circumstances associated with COVID‐19, there have been decreases to the Prime Rate. The annual interest amount owed will vary depending on how many days an amount remains drawn. Interest payments are charged on the account on a monthly basis and there is flexibility to reduce the temporary borrowing balance as the Township’s cash flow becomes adequate to meet anticipated needs. The following examples provide an illustration of the financial implications associated with temporary borrowing based on the current Prime Rate of 2.45%:

1.) Should the Township require temporary borrowing of $750,000, the monthly interest owed would be approximately $1,531 and the annual interest owed would be approximately $18,375.

2.) Should the Township require temporary borrowing of $1,500,000, the monthly interest owed would be approximately $3,063 and the annual interest owed would be approximately $36,750


Section 407 of the Municipal Act

ATTACHMENTS

None

REPORT FIN-2021-011





SUBJECT: 2020 Lease Financing Agreement Summary Report File No. A09 LEA

RECOMMENDATIONS

That Report FIN-2021-011 regarding the 2020 Lease Financing Agreement Summary Report be received; and That Council accepts the Treasurer’s statement that all lease financing agreements are non-material and have been made in accordance with the Township’s Lease Financing Agreement Policy as outlined in Schedule B to Report FIN-2021-011. DISCUSSION Purpose

The purpose of this report is to comply with the Treasurer’s reporting requirements as set out by Ontario Regulation 653/05 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Background

Lease financing agreements represent long-term commitments of the municipality beyond the term of Council. It is a requirement pursuant to Section 11 of Ontario Regulation 653/05, as amended, at least once a year, the Treasurer report to Council to ensure all lease financing agreements have been made in accordance with the Township’s approved policy which is attached as Schedule B to this report. The intent of the Act and regulation is to impose a higher level of due diligence on lease financing agreements for municipal capital facilities.


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A list of the Township’s active lease financing agreements as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are outlined in Schedule A. Each of the leases on the attached Schedule A represent a non-material lease in accordance with the Township’s Lease Financing Agreement Policy. Financial Implications

The Township’s 2019 and 2020 leases consist of 1 photocopier lease and 1 postage meter lease. The expiry dates for the current agreements range from 2021 to 2022. See below for a summary of the information provided in Schedule A to this report:

Annual cost of lease financing agreements in 2020 is $5,023

Remaining balance of the payments in future years is $6,791 as of December 31, 2020

and $11,814 as of December 31, 2019.

Remaining balance of lease payments in future years as a percentage of the Township’s

combined long-term debt including leases is 100% as of December 31, 2020 and 100% as

of December 31, 2019 as the Township repaid its long-term debt in 2018

a) As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Township has zero long-

term debt.


Ontario Regulation 653/05 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Attachments

Schedule A – Treasurer’s 2020 Lease Financing Agreements Summary Report Schedule B – Lease Financing Agreement Policy


Treasurer's 2020 Lease Financing Agreements Summary ReportSchedule A

Department Lessor Description of Lease Lease Term # of Units Annual Cost Full Term Cost

Dec. 31, 2019

Balance

Remaining 2020 Cost

Dec. 31, 2020

Balance

Remaining

Corporate Pitney Bowes Postage Meter

Dec. 1, 2018 to Nov. 30,

2021 1 653$ 1,958$ $ 1,251 653$ 598$

Corporate LBEL Inc. Photocopier Nov. 20, 2016 to April

20, 2022

1 4,371$ 24,040$ $ 10,563 4,371$ 6,192$

Totals 5,023$ 25,997$ 11,814$ 5,023$ 6,791$ Total of all other long-term debt (includes both principal and interest) -$ -$

Percentage 100.0% 100.0%

Township of PuslinchCorporate Policy

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TITLE: LEASE FINANCING AGREEMENT POLICY

DATE: May 6, 2015

SUBJECT: LEASE FINANCING AGREEMENT POLICY File No. A09 LEA

Purpose:

1. To adopt a statement of the Township of Puslinch’s (Township) lease financingagreement policies and goals. Ontario Regulation 653/05, as amended, requiresthe adoption of such a statement before a municipality may enter into a leasefinancing agreement.

2. To provide guidance to staff when contemplating lease arrangements for theprovision of Municipal Capital Facilities as defined in Ontario Regulation603/06, as amended.

3. To ensure that both staff and Council are aware of the entire cost of the financiallease, of any special risks to the Township that are attached to the leaseagreement and that alternative sources of financing have been considered.

Definitions

Financing Lease: a lease allowing for the provision of Municipal Capital Facilities and the lease may or will require payment by the municipality beyond the term of Council;

Municipal Capital Facilities: includes land, as defined in the Assessment Act, works, equipment, machinery and related systems and infrastructures.

Material Lease: a Financing Lease that would result in a Material Impact for the Township.

Material Impact: means costs or risks that significantly affect, or would reasonably be expected to have a significant effect on, the debt and financial obligation limit prescribed under Ontario Regulation 403/02, as amended.

Township: the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch

Schedule B to Report FIN-2021-011

Township of Puslinch Corporate Policy

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Statement of Lease Financing Agreement Policies and Goals:

1. The Township’s objective is to preserve and improve the long-term financial health of the Township and to ensure that prices paid for goods and services make optimum use of Township resources. When staff consider the option of a lease financing arrangement, the evaluation of the option must strictly adhere to this goal.

2. Prior to entering into a Material Lease the following considerations will be taken into account:

a. The financial risks and benefits of the lease transaction, such as a comparison between the fixed and estimated costs and the risks associated with the proposed agreement and those associated with other methods of financing, the effective rate(s) of interest, a sensitivity analysis for leases with variable lease payments, a schedule of all fixed amounts of payment and that which may be required by any extension or renewal of the agreement, and a statement of any contingent payment options associated with termination, replacement, loss, guarantees and indemnities;

b. The non-financial risks and benefits of the lease transaction;

c. County of Wellington feedback after written notification to the County is provided regarding the lease financing agreement being considered;

d. The independent legal and financial opinions of the transaction, including the legality of the terms and provisions of any proposed agreement or agreements, and any other legal considerations affecting the lease transaction;

e. An assessment regarding whether the financial and non-financial risks associated with the agreement are reasonable; and

f. An assessment regarding whether the cost of financing in the proposed financing agreement is lower than other methods of financing available to the Township such as debt, reserves, operating funds.

g. The costs and risks associated with a proposed lease financing agreement in the report shall be assessed as of the date the report is made. The summary of information in the report shall include all information required for the entire term of the proposed lease financing agreement, including any possible extensions or renewals.

h. At any time after a report regarding a potential lease financing agreement has been made, but before the proposed lease financing agreement is


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entered into, if the Director of Finance/Treasurer becomes of the opinion that a changed circumstance with respect to the proposed agreement may result in a Material Impact for the Township, the Director of Finance/Treasurer shall as soon as reasonably possible update the report and present the updated report to Council.

3. The Director of Finance/Treasurer, in accordance with legislative requirements,

shall submit an annual report on lease financing agreements to Council. The report shall include the following:

a. A description of the estimated proportion of the total financing

arrangements of the Township that is undertaken through lease financing agreements to the total long-term debt of the Township and a description of the change, if any, in that estimated proportion since the previous year’s report;

b. A statement by the Director of Finance/Treasurer as to whether, in his or her opinion, all lease financing agreements were made in accordance with the statement of leasing policies and goals adopted by the Township; and

c. Any other information that Council may require or that, in the opinion of the Director of Finance/Treasurer, should be recorded.

Non-Material Lease Financing Agreements:

1. It is recognized that certain categories of financing leases will not involve costs or risks that will significantly affect, or would reasonably be expected to have an effect on the financial debt repayment and financial limits prescribed for the Township. The following leases are considered non-material leases:

a. Leases for office equipment including photocopiers, multi-functional printers, postage meters, etc. which have been entered into in accordance with the Township’s Purchasing and Procurement Policy; and

b. Leases of real property where the lease is nominal, token consideration or

consideration that does not exceed the materiality level of the audited financial statements.


REPORT ADM-2021-021


FROM: Courtenay Hoytfox, Municipal Clerk


SUBJECT: Request to Revise Noise Exemption for Wellington Common Elements Condo Corp #214, (Mini Lakes)

File: C01 NOI

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives report ADM-2021-021 Request to Revise Noise Exemption for Wellington Common Elements Condo Corp #214, (Mini Lakes); and That Council authorizes an exemption to Section 4 - Prohibitions by Time and Place and Schedule 2, #1 of By-Law 5001-05 to permit the use of a scare gun to scare away geese at the Mini Lakes Resident Association for the period of: March 25, 2021 to May 31, 2021 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; January 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and That the exemption be approved for the time period indicated pending that the Township does not receive any complaints; and That the Migratory Bird Damage or Danger Permit holder be directed to notify the Ontario Provincial Police of the noise exemption.

DISCUSSION

Council approved the noise exemption request for Wellington Common Elements Condo Corp #214, (Mini Lakes) at the March 24, 2021 Council meeting for the time periods as follows:

REPORT NO. ADM-2021-021 Page 2 of 2

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March 25, 2021 to April 15, 2021 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 31, 2021 to December 31, 2021 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; January 1, 2022 to April 15, 2022 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 31, 2022 to December 31, 2022 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; January 1, 2023 to April 15, 2023 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 31, 2023 to December 31, 2023 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Staff have received a further request from Wellington Common Elements Condo Corp #214, (Mini Lakes) to amend the noise exemption to extend the time period where management can take place. This extension includes the month of May and the month of August. Staff have confirmed with the Canadian Wildlife Services that this extension is in accordance with their permit and other applicable regulations so long as the birds can safely escape the area while breeding and nesting season occurs. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications associated with this report. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 ATTACHMENTS

Migratory Bird Damage or Danger Permit for Mini Lakes Residents Association

Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by:

Courtenay Hoytfox, Municipal Clerk Glenn Schwendinger, CAO

REPORT ADM-2021-022


FROM: Courtenay Hoytfox, Municipal Clerk


SUBJECT: Proposed Animal Control Services Agreement – Cambridge District Humane Society

File: L04 CAM

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives report ADM-2021-022 regarding the Proposed Animal Control Services Agreement – Cambridge District Humane Society; and That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the required contract documents.

DISCUSSION

Cambridge District Humane Society (CDSH) has been providing animal control services to the Township since February 2019. The current contract was for a period of 2 years and is due for renewal. Staff are very pleased with the service level that CDHS provides and recommend that the Township enter into another 2-year term for Animal Control Services with CDHS. The proposed agreement includes the following revisions:

The incorporation of DocuPet online Dog licensing Introducing community online reporting through CDHS website to improve response time Providing animal control services to injured cats Providing animal control services to exotic animals

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The 2021 Budget includes $10,800 for animal control services including mileage. This amount includes the revisions to the agreement as noted above. The Township is invoiced on a monthly basis as follows:


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$833.33 per month for animal control services Mileage at $.45 per kilometer


Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 ATTACHMENTS

Draft Animal Control Services Agreement – Cambridge District Humane Society Cambridge District Humane Society Service Presentation

Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by:

Courtenay Hoytfox, Municipal Clerk Glenn Schwendinger, CAO

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN:

The Corporation of the Township of Puslinch

Hereinafter “Township” – AND –

Cambridge and District Humane

Society Hereinafter “CDHS”

Term of Agreement:

It is agreed that the term of the agreement will be April 22, 2021 to April 21, 2023.

Provisions of Service:

Animal Control Services: Provide Animal Control Services, 24/7, 7 days a week, including statutory holidays for Dogs at Large (DAL), injured dogs (ID), injured cats (IC), and aggressive dogs (AD), domestic animals that are deceased in the home, injured wildlife and Exotic Animals in accordance with Township By-law 15/82. Owners will be given the option of a private cremation (remains returned in an urn) or a communal cremation (the remains are not returned) at their expense. There will be a fee to remove a deceased animal from the home.

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Services will be provided on an "on-call" basis with a response time between 30 minutes and 60 minutes. General inquiries will be directed to CDHS. The current number the community can call for support is (519) 623-6323. We also hove a LOST dog line (519) 623-6323. CDHS has recently introduced online reporting that has improved response times. Email inquiries can also be submitted to [email protected] The CDHS will provide to the Township statistical reporting including dogs at large and dangerous dogs etc. on a monthly basis. All Animal Services staff will:

Continue to refresh training from time to time Be in uniform during their scheduled shifts Wear identification badges as well as carry business cards (the Officers will now have

ID badges and they carry a generic business card without their name on it) Have rabies vaccinations as required (*notwithstanding a vaccine shortage in our

community) Be expected to be familiar with all Puslinch Township Animal Control Service By-

laws, DOLA and be available for Court appearances as required Dog Tag Licenses will be purchased and processed through DocuPet online licensing service. CDHS will have administrative access to the Puslinch DocuPet database for the purpose of dog tag license confirmation. A confidentiality statement will be signed by all Animal Service staff which is a separate form than used by CDHS staff. CDHS staff will assist with inspections related to Kennel license approvals and annual inspections as required. Lost dogs with valid licenses can also be reported through Docupet. Note: All cruelty investigations must go through the Provincial Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Fees and Services:

Monthly invoicing up to a maximum of $833.33 per month for a period of 1 year (Annual $10,000.00) plus mileage at $.45 per kilometer. The 2nd year expenses may need to be increased based on volume from the previous year as this proposal is based on historical information. The CDHS will provide the staff, training, equipment, vehicle, gas, and insurance. Effective: April 22, 2021

1. Animal Services response time which may include additional call out to assist Police and/or Court appointments/Warrants.

2. Administration Fee for Licensing will be collected through DocuPet online licensing service.

3. Pound fees $85.00 per day* 100% fees are retained by CDHS.

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4. The Township may be invoiced additional fees separately from this agreement for Veterinary Care during the impoundment period should the animal not be claimed by it’s owner.

* Pound fee example: Based on 15 dogs per year during the 3 day impoundment period. 15 dogs x 3 days = 45 days @$85 = $3,825.

Indemnity

CDHS will indemnify and save harmless the Township, its employees, consulting agents, and agents from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs and expenses made against or incurred, suffered or sustained by the Township at any time or times (either before or after the expiration or sooner termination of this Contract) where the same or any of them are based upon or arise out of or from anything done or omitted to be done by CDHS or by any servant, employee, officer, director or sub-consultant of CDHS pursuant to the Contract excepting always liability arising out of the independent acts of the Township.

Insurance

When requested, the CDHS shall supply to the Township of Puslinch a summary of insurance coverage presently being maintained by CDHS including but not exclusive to Professional Liability Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability and Automobile Insurance, in the amount of Two (2) Million Dollars. Such summary shall include the name of the Insurance Company, type of insurance and amount of such coverage and include the Township of Puslinch as an additional insured. If the Township of Puslinch requests that the amount of coverage of CDHS’s Insurance be increased or special insurance be obtained, then CDHS shall co-operate with the Township of Puslinch to obtain such increased or special insurance coverage. The cost of this increased insurance will be negotiated. The furnishing of this insurance shall not limit any of the indemnification, obligations or liabilities expressed elsewhere in the contract documents. It is understood and agreed, that the coverage provided by either of those insurance policies or specially required will not be cancelled by CDHS until thirty (30) days after written notice of such cancellation has been delivered by CDHS.

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Agreement accepted this XX day of April 2021

____________________________ Michelle Gellatly Executive Director Cambridge & District Human Society

____________________________ James Seeley Mayor Township of Puslinch

____________________________ Courtenay Hoytfox Clerk Township of Puslinch

Cambridge & District Humane Society

April 21, 2021

Meet the Executive Director of CDHS

and Manager of Animal Services

Michelle Gellatly has over a decade of leadership experience managing not for profit organizations across Canada. She has an MBA and now manages Animal Control for both the City of Cambridge and Puslinch Township.

Michelle has previous experience as Executive Director of the Guelph Humane Society as well as managing Animal Control Services for the City of Guelph and OSCPA agents (investigating cruelty).

Michelle enjoys financial and data analysis as well as implementing risk management initiatives.

Puslinch Township

Animal Services

(519) 623-6323

Meet the Animal Services Officers

Puslinch Township By-laws

we currently enforce (24/7, 365 days)

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH BY-

LAW NUMBER 024-2021 A by-law to control, license,

register and regulate Dogs and Kennels within the

Township of Puslinch and to repeal By-law 8/99 and

33/05

Enforcement of Dogs running at large and Pound Services.

Dangerous dogs (and investigating bites)

Injured Wildlife

DOA (dead on arrival) Wildlife on public property

Domestic animals who die in the home. They are transported to our morgue at the

Shelter. The family can decide if they want a private (remains returned) or communical

burial through our Partnership with Gateway Pet Memorial Services in Guelph.

Administrative support for dog licensing through Docupet

Did you know

The Animal Services Team covers over 28,000 acres of land 24/7, (Cambridge

+ Puslinch)

Animal Services is available to a population of 144,146 people (Cambridge +

Puslinch)

We work hard everyday and are happy to serve our community and proud to

assistant other organizations within it.

We love and care about all animals and work as a team to achieve the best

possible outcome for each and every call.

A day in the life of an Animal Services Officer

Paperwork! Animal Services Officers are required

to keep very detailed and legible duty notes and those records are archived and kept confidential in a secure locked location. In some cases Officers may be required to attend Court proceedings.

It may not look like it to the general Public sometimes, but a lot of time and diligence goes into following through on a reported concern from the public. All information we collect is considered confidential and it’s not shared with the public.

To improve response time when we have numerous calls at once, we have developed online reporting for Cambridge and will be including Puslinch Township as well.

REPORT ADM-2021-023


FROM: Ivan Lunevski, By-law Enforcement & Property Standards Officer


SUBJECT: Proposed Parking By-Law Update

RECOMMENDATION

That Report ADM-2021-023 regarding the Proposed Parking Amendments to Parking By-law 5000-05, as amended, be received; and That Council gives three readings to By-law 2021-028 being a By-law to amend the Parking By-law 5000-05, as amended. BACKGROUND: Township staff has conducted a further review of the illegal and unsafe parking situation at Aberfoyle Public School on Old Brock Rd. Multiple concerns have been brought to staff’s attention by residents, School Staff and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) that vehicles are parking on both sides of the street on Old Brock Rd, making it very difficult for the safe passage of traffic and even more difficult for the safe passage of School Buses. Staff is therefore proposing an amendment of Schedule E of Parking By-law 5000-05 by the addition of No Parking signs (At any time) on the South Side of Old Brock Rd. The no parking area on the South Side of Old Brock Rd will extend from 16 Old Brock Rd to the Western limit of Old Brock Rd and be enforced between 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Monday-Friday From September 1 – June 30. Please see Appendix “A” for an overview of the school parking restrictions. Schedule E Staff is proposing that Schedule E is removed and replaced with the following amendments:

TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH

By-law No. 5000-05 SCHEDULE E


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NO PARKING AT ANY TIME – SIGNS ON DISPLAY

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Arkell Rd Starkey Hill Conservation Area entrance

A point 500 meters south west Both sides


A point 500 meters north east Both Sides

Concession 7 Gore Rd A point 600 meters north Both Sides

Currie Dr Highway 6 Wellington Rd 36 Both Sides

Liang Ct Currie Dr It’s limit. Both Sides

Ochs Dr Currie Dr Wellington Rd 36 Both Sides

Nicholas Beaver Rd. Wellington Rd. 46 Tawse Pl. Both sides

Victoria St Church St. Calfass Rd. East side

Gore Rd Lennon Rd. Concession 7 North side

Concession 7 McLean Rd. Concession 2A West side

Concession 2 Sideroad 10 Wellington Rd 32 Both sides

Concession 1 McCormicks Lane Townline Rd. Both sides

Townline Rd. Wellington Rd 34 Roszell Rd Both sides

McLean Rd. E Wellington Rd 46 Winer Rd. Both sides

Niska Rd. Whitelaw Rd. Niska Bridge Both sides

Calfass Rd. Victoria St. Concession 7 Both Sides

Old Brock Rd. 16 Old Brock Rd. A point 9 meters west. North Side

Telfer Glen St. Brock Road S. (Hwy 6) The western terminus of Telfer Glen St.

Both Sides

Settlers Ct. Calfass Rd. Telfer Glen St. Both Sides

Winer Ct Ochs Dr It’s limit Both Sides

Watson Rd. S Wellington Rd. 34 A point 900 meters north East Side

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Old Brock Rd. South Side 16 Old Brock Rd to its western limit.

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 am 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Monday to Friday September 1 to June 30

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH

BY-LAW NUMBER 028/2021

Being a By-law to Repeal and Replace Schedule “E” of By-law 5000-05, being a By-law to regulate the parking or stopping of vehicles on highways within the Township of Puslinch

Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch has adopted Parking By-law 5000-05, as amended; And whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch deems it necessary and expedient to amend Parking By-law 5000-05, as amended; Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch enacts as follows:

1. Subject to the amendments made in this By-law, in all other respects, By-law 5000-05, as amended, excluding the Schedules thereto, is hereby confirmed unchanged.

2. Schedule “E” of By-law 5000-05 be repealed and replaced with Schedule “E” attached hereto.

3. This By-law shall come into force and effect on the date of its passing and enactment.

READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 21st DAY OF APRIL, 2021.

_____________________________ James Seeley, Mayor

____________________________ Courtenay Hoytfox, Clerk




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REPORT ADM-2021-024


FROM: Kyle Davis, Risk Management Official


SUBJECT: 2020 Source Protection Annual Reports Pursuant to the Clean Water Act File: E20-WEL

RECOMMENDATION

That Report ADM-2021-024 regarding 2020 Source Protection Annual Reports Pursuant to the Clean Water Act be received for information;

Background For reporting purposes, the Township of Puslinch is subject to two Source Protection Plans (based on watershed or Conservation Authority boundaries): Grand River Plan and the Halton-Hamilton Plan. Although the Township does not operate its own municipal drinking water systems, it is responsible for the protection of municipal wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones (collectively vulnerable areas) from neighbouring municipalities including the City of Guelph, Region of Waterloo and City of Hamilton, where those vulnerable areas are present within the Township. In 2020, all Source Protection Plans were in effect. Under Section 81 of the Clean Water Act and Section 65 of O. Reg. 287/07, an annual report must be prepared by a Risk Management Official and submitted to the appropriate Source Protection Authority (Conservation Authority) by February 1st of each year. Under Section 45 of the Clean Water Act, a public body, including a municipality, must comply with monitoring and reporting policies designated by a Source Protection Plan. This includes the submittal of an annual municipal report by February 1st of each year. On behalf of the Township, Risk Management staff submitted both reports as required by February 1, 2021. Summary of 2020 Activities The Wellington County municipalities continue to implement source protection under the Wellington Source Water Protection partnership, www.wellingtonwater.ca In 2020, progress continued in the implementation of source protection in the municipality. A summary of key aspects of the Risk Management Official Report and Municipal Report are provided below. In 2020, there were 4 development review notices issued per Section 59 of the Clean Water Act within the municipality. Additionally, Risk Management staff comments were provided on an additional 72


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applications that did not require development review notices, for a total of 76 development applications (notices and comments) reviewed in the municipality. There were 32 Section 59 notices issued County wide and Risk Management staff comments on 257 additional development applications, County wide, for a total of 289 development applications (notices and comments) reviewed County wide in 2020. This represents an increase in the total number of development applications (notices and comments) reviewed County wide from 2019 (244) and an increase compared to the five year average of 258 development applications (notices and comments). For the municipality, 2020 also represents an increase from previous years in the number of development notices issued and in comments (53 in 2019, 49 in 2018, 41 in 2017, 7 in 2016) and the five year average of 45 development applications (notices and comments). In addition to the notices and comments provided, other applications were screened out by building or planning staff following Risk Management Official Written Direction provided by Wellington Source Water Protection. In 2020, the source protection staffing complement was 2.0 full time equivalents, one co-op student for one term and with administrative support provided by the Township of Centre Wellington. All municipalities have, at a minimum, two staff members appointed as Risk Management Officials and Inspectors. These staff are well supported by the internal Wellington Source Protection Working Group which is comprised of other departmental staff from all eight Wellington municipalities including building officials, planners, water compliance staff, public works staff and Chief Administrative Officers. In 2020, the staffing complement was to increase to 3.0 full time equivalents with the approval of a Source Protection Coordinator position by the County of Wellington. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position has been on hold since March 2020 and it is anticipated that this position will be filled in the first half of 2021. This position will take over some duties currently being conducted by the Risk Management Inspector and will assist the Risk Management Official in program administration. Analysis continued on the threat verification data collected in previous years on residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and institutional activities identified as potential significant drinking water threats in the approved Assessment Reports. Staff complete a variety of tasks to remove or confirm and then mitigate activities identified as potential significant drinking water threats in the approved Assessment Reports. These threat activities are existing and the analysis can involve desk top interpretation of air photos or GIS data, phone calls, review of municipal records, windshield surveys, site inspections by Risk Management staff and if confirmed, then mitigation through septic inspection, prohibition and / or negotiation of risk management plans. As a result of this analysis, staff currently estimate approximately 25% of threat activities (75 activities) in the municipality still require action to either remove or confirm / mitigate the threat activities while 75% have been either removed or confirmed and mitigated. The remaining threat activities in the municipality are mostly agricultural properties within the City of Guelph wellhead protection areas. To support this threats analysis and to determine compliance, 185 inspections were conducted County wide in 2020 with 92% of inspections (170) being prohibition compliance inspections and 8% (15) of inspections conducted for threat activity verification or risk management plan negotiation purposes. One in person inspection and one virtual inspection were conducted in the Township in 2020 for threat verification / risk management plan negotiation purposes. For official reporting purposes, the virtual inspection does not count towards the inspection total. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, health and safety protocols were implemented to ensure the safety of our inspectors and the


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regulated community. These protocols included a focus on outside and contactless inspections in 2020, mostly through the use of inspections from vehicles or through physically distanced site visits. The majority of the inspections (92%) were to ensure compliance with manure application and storage prohibitions and these types of inspections are well suited for contactless inspections. These inspections were focused within 100 metres of the municipal wells which is why none of these inspections were conducted in the Township in 2020. The remaining threat verification / risk management plan inspections were either mostly conducted prior to the pandemic restrictions beginning in March 2020 or were completed with strict protocols in place or virtually. Cumulatively, there are 25 Risk Management Plans complete County wide. County wide, the number of Risk Management Plans in progress is 94. In the Township, there were no Risk Management Plan agreed to in 2020, 1 is in the process of negotiation and 17 are remaining. In 2020, COVID-19 was a major implementation challenge to the completion of RMPs since the state of emergency was declared in Ontario in March 2020 and subsequently lifted and re-instated. Since the first declaration of emergency, the in-person work was immediately halted and our source protection staff have been working remotely with limited in-person negotiation of RMPs. Over the summer of 2020 County wide, some additional threat verification inspections / RMP negotiations were completed, however, overall this work was halted due to safety concerns for staff and in respect of the economic situation many of our businesses find themselves under. It is anticipated that COVID-19 impacts will continue in the first half of 2021 and that this will impact RMP negotiation for 2021. The following is a summary of the E and O results, County wide, for 2020. One virtual training session was run for municipal staff. This session was for Township staff regarding the changes to Cambridge wellhead protections areas. Four newspaper ads were run during the year on topics related to water conservation, salt and changes to the Source Protection Plans. Staff also attended 4 public meetings on Source Protection Plan updates and the Centre Wellington Tier 3 Community Liaison Group. Development reviews and limited inspections were conducted in 2020 that included educational material being provided directly to the proponents generally regarding the threats present, the process (development review, RMP, prohibition etc.) and property specific mapping. This was mostly related to development reviews and provided electronically where possible. In person inspections were limited in 2020 where educational material was provided directly to proponents. Direct mailing to proponents related to negotiation of RMPs was halted in 2020. Both the limitation of inspections and the RMP mailings were due to the pandemic restrictions. Wellington Source Water Protection continues to maintain and update a website (www.wellingtonwater.ca ), ten fact sheets on specific topics and other print media (i.e. post cards to direct applicants to mapping). Social media posts on a variety of topics were either posted or re-shared by our municipalities' corporate channels. Often the content of these posts was from the Conservation Ontario social media calendar. Although work was started, in 2020, on delivering the communications products identified in the 2019 Wellington Source Water Protection communications plan, this work was put on hold starting in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This included drafting of three additional fact sheets. It is hoped, that this work will re-start sometime in 2021. Staff participate and Wellington Source Water Protection is a sponsor for the Waterloo-Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person Festival was cancelled. Staff continued to participate on the organizing committee, serving as co-chair and assisting with a number of difficult operational, financial and human resource related decisions due to the pandemic. In 2020, the Festival pivoted to the creation and delivery of a series of online videos showcasing the in person activity centres. These videos are grade specific and focus on one particular topic per video (ie water cycle) and


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are available at www.wwcgf.com. Planning also began in 2020 for the 2021 Festival as it will be in a virtual format. In 2020, staff were involved in reviewing, authoring and/or participating in a significant number of Source Protection Plan amendments for the Grand River Source Protection Plan in the County. The amendments were primarily focused on policy updates and / or technical updates including a Region of Waterloo specific update, a large Wellington County quality update and a separate quantity (Tier 3) update for the Grand River – Wellington County chapter as was reported previously to Council. The Grand River – Wellington County quality update included changes to the Assessment Report and Source Protection Plan. This update came into legal effect on February 3, 2021. In 2020, the public consultation for this update occurred. The Assessment Report changes include the delineation of new wellhead protection areas for quality within Centre Wellington and Guelph / Eramosa and new issues contributing areas in Centre Wellington. The issues contributing areas in Puslinch (originating from the City of Cambridge) were updated in an earlier Region of Waterloo update that took legal effect on October 1, 2020. Staff coordinated a technical review by the Township hydrogeologist regarding the Region of Waterloo update and the changes to the City of Cambridge wellhead protection areas. There are a large number of policy changes contained in the February 3, 2021 quality update, with the majority of the policy changes related to chloride or road salt activities (storage and application) and are due to the new Chloride Issue Contributing Areas in Centre Wellington and Puslinch. The policy approaches include prohibition, risk management plan, education and other approaches to manage the road salt related threat activities. In addition to the policy changes related to road salt and the chloride ICAs, other policies were amended to address implementation challenges or changes to provincial guidance. It should be noted that it is possible the road salt policies may apply in the future outside of the chloride issue contributing areas within other parts of the wellhead protection areas including within the Township. This is due to possible changes to the Provincial thresholds related to road salt. Consultation on changes to these thresholds continued in 2020 and a decision is expected by the Province in 2021. Tier 3 (water quantity) technical studies continue for the Guelph and Guelph / Eramosa study area that includes the Township of Puslinch. The Risk Management Official, Guelph / Eramosa Public Works Director and the County Manager of Policy Planning participates on the project team, representing Guelph / Eramosa, Puslinch, Erin and the County. In 2020, work continued on drafting policy requirements, largely based on the policy requirements drafted for the Centre Wellington wellhead protection area quantity. Discussions and the project are led by the Grand River Conservation Authority and include the City of Guelph, Provincial Ministries and the Regions of Waterloo and Halton. Based on work completed in 2020, draft policies have started to be presented to the Lake Erie Source Protection Committee in January, April and June 2021. The septic inspection program occurs on a five year cycle. The second round of inspections was scheduled to start in 2020, however, was postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Therefore, all septic inspections are currently outstanding and must be completed by 2025. If a septic system is present within well head protection area with a vulnerability score of 10 or within an issues contributing area for nitrates, a septic inspection is required every 5 years.


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As previously reported to Council, staff provided comments on four regulatory proposals related to Ontario's water quantity framework, host municipality resolutions related to bottled water operations, changes regarding pumping tests and changes to the Clean Water Act's Director's Technical Rules. The Provincial Water Quantity Working Group also met twice in 2020 to discuss the three water quantity regulatory proposals. Included in the Clean Water Act’s Director’s Technical Rules are the Provincial thresholds discussed above in relation to road salt. Attached for your reference is summary table of source protection implementation for all municipalities in Wellington County (the County and seven, local municipalities). Financial Implications Current staffing and resources Applicable Legislation and Requirements Clean Water Act

Attachments Attachment 1: 2020 Source Protection Annual Reporting Summary Table – Wellington County

Centre Wellington Guelph/Eramosa Mapleton Puslinch Wellington North Erin Minto County of Wellington TotalCompleted 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 N/A 0Outstanding 24 426 N/A 61 9 131 6 N/A 657Major Remedial ActionMinor Remedial ActionSeptic Socials

8 10 2 4 5 2 1 N/A 32

54 26 28 72 22 44 11 N/A 257

62 36 30 76 27 46 12 N/A 289

35 46 21 1 21 49 12 N/A 185

31 46 20 0 21 42 10 N/A 170

4 0 1 1 0 7 2 N/A 15

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 0

88% 63% 60% 75% 91% 95% 85% N/A 75%

Cumulative Completed since SPP Effective Date 8 4 0 0 4 1 8 N/A 25

Completed in Reporting Year 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 N/A 6In Progress 22 18 3 1 25 13 12 N/A 94Cumulative Completed 0 4 1 0 1 1 1 N/A 8

Completed in Reporting Year0 1 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 2

County wide, 185 inspections were conducted in 2020 with 92% of inspections (170) being prohibition compliance inspections and 8% (15) of inspections conducted for threat activity verification or risk management plan negotiation purposes. Due to the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated restrictions, health and safety protocols were implemented to ensure the safety of our inspectors and the regulated community. These protocols included a focus on outside and contactless inspections in 2020, mostly through the use of inspections from vehicles. The majority of the inspections (92%) were to ensure compliance with manure application and storage prohibitions and these types of inspections are well suited for contactless inspections. The remaining inspections were either mostly conducted prior to the pandemic restrictions beginning in March 2020 or were completed with strict protocols in place. During the first lockdown, one virtual inspection was also completed in the County.

Inspection Summary

Total Development Reviews and S59 Notices for the Reporting Year

Contraventions during Inspections for Reporting Year

Total Inspections for the Reporting Year (Section 62)

Inspections for Section 57 Prohibition for Reporting Year

Inspections for Section 58 Risk Management Plans for Reporting Year

DWT Report / Chemical Management Plan (Official Plan Section

4.9.5)

RMPs

Transport Pathway Notices

Source Protection Annual Reporting Summary 2020 ‐ Wellington County municipalities

Reportables

Septic Inspection Program

S59 Notices Issued for Reporting YearComments on Development reviews (in addition to

notices) for Reporting Year

Note that the septic inspection program occurs on a five year cycle. The second round of inspections was scheduled to start in 2020, however, was postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Therefore, all septic inspections are currently outstanding and must be completed by 2025. Also please note that in 2021, the number of septic inspections in Puslinch, Centre Wellington and

Guelph / Eramosa will change due to updates to their wellhead protection areas.

% Threat Activities Removed or Managed since Source Protection Plan effective date

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Centre Wellington Guelph/Eramosa Mapleton Puslinch Wellington North Erin Minto County of Wellington Total


Reportables

6 1 0 2 1 2 0 N/A 12

0 0 0 0 11 0 15 N/A 26Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete 1

County Complete, Local not required

Complete Complete Complete CompleteCounty Complete,

Local to be completed

Complete Complete1

Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Ongoing Complete N/A 6

N/A N/A N/A N/A Complete N/A Complete N/A 3

Education and Outreach

Road Signs (not including provincially installed signs)

Emergency Management Plan

The following is a summary of the E and O results, County wide, for 2020.

One virtual training session was run for municipal staff. Four newspaper ads were run during the year on topics related to water conservation, salt and changes to the Source Protection Plans. Staff also attended 4 public meetings on Source Protection Plan updates and the Centre Wellington Tier 3 Community Liaison Group. Development reviews and limited inspections were conducted in 2020 that included educational material being provided directly to the proponents generally regarding the threats present, the process (development review, RMP, prohibition etc.) and property specific mapping. This was mostly related to development reviews and provided electronically where possible. In person inspections were limited in 2020 where educational material was provided directly to proponents. Direct mailing to proponents related to negotiation of RMPs was halted in 2020. Both the limitation of inspections and the RMP mailings were due to the pandemic restrictions. Wellington Source Water Protection continues to maintain and update a website (www.wellingtonwater.ca), ten fact sheets on specific topics and other print media (i.e. post cards to direct applicants to mapping). Social media posts on a variety of topics were either posted or re‐shared by our municipalities' corporate channels. Often the content of these posts was from the Conservation Ontario social media calendar. Although work was started, in 2020, on delivering the communications products identified in the 2019 Wellington Source Water Protection communications plan, this work was put on hold starting in March 2020 due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. This included drafting of three additional fact sheets. It is hoped, that this work will re‐start sometime in 2021. Staff participate and Wellington Source Water Protection is a sponsor for the Waterloo‐Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival. In 2020, due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, the in‐person Festival was cancelled. Staff continued to participate on the organizing committee, serving as co‐chair and assisting with a number of difficult operational, financial and human resource related decisions due to the pandemic. In 2020, the Festival pivoted to the creation and delivery of a series of online videos showcasing the in person activity centres. These videos are grade specific and focus on one particular topic per video (ie water cycle) and are available at www.wwcgf.com. Planning also began in 2020 for the 2021 Festival as it will also be in a virtual format.

Municipal By‐laws Required (Sewer Use, Connection)

Official Plan Update

Zoning By‐law Update

Comments on Prescribed Instruments (Provincial Approval such as Permits to Take Water) or Provincial

Projects

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Reportables

Centre Wellington Study: Risk

Assessment report complete, Threats Management

Strategy complete, Policy approaches and policy text complete,

consultation through Community Liaison Group and with

stakeholders, Council resolutions complete

GGET Study: Policy approaches final, Policy text drafted and Discussion and collaboration with

project team

(including City of Guelph, Provincial Ministries, adjacent municipalities) on draft policy text.

Centre Wellington Study: Risk Assessment report complete,

Threats Management

Strategy complete, Policy approaches and

policy text complete, consultation through

Community Liaison Group and

with stakeholders,

Council resolutions complete

GGET Study: Policy approaches final, Policy

text drafted and Discussion and

collaboration with project team (including

City of Guelph, Provincial Ministries,

adjacent municipalities) on draft policy text.

N/A

GGET Study: Policy approaches final, Policy text drafted and

Discussion and collaboration with

project team

(including City of Guelph, Provincial

Ministries, adjacent

municipalities) on draft policy text.

N/ASee summaries for local

municipalities.

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Provincial Working Groups / CommentsStaff provided comments on four regulatory proposals related to Ontario's water quantity framework, host municipality resolutions related to bottled water operations, changes regarding pumping tests and changes to the Clean Water Act's Director's Technical Rules. The Provincial Water Quantity Working Group also met twice in 2020 to discuss the three water quantity regulatory proposals.

Tier 3 ‐ Water Quantity Studies

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Reportables

Grand River Section 34 update for new WHPAs and Issue Contributing Areas, policy and technical work including public consultation, Council

resolutions and submission to

Province. Technical support for Water Supply Master Plan and continued

chloride sampling program.

Grand River Section 34 update for new WHPAs, policy and technical work including public

consultation, Council resolutions and submission to Province.

Grand River Section 34 update for policy and technical work including public consultation,

Council resolutions and submission to Province.

Region of Waterloo new WHPAs for quality delineated including separate Grand River Section 34 update that

came into effect October 1. Grand River Section 34 update for policy and technical work including public consultation, Council

resolutions and submission to Province.

Grand River Section 34 update for new

WHPAs, policy and technical work including public

consultation, Council resolutions and submission to

Province. Consultation with and support on Section 36 updates for

Saugeen.

Grand River Section 34 update for new WHPAs,

policy and technical work including public consultation,

Council resolutions and submission to Province.

Technical support for Town Class EA on new Water Supply Wells.

Consultation with and support on policy

amendments in Maitland. Consultation with and support on Section 36 updates for Saugeen.

See summaries for local municipalities.

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2 2 2 4 4 4 4 527

Note:

Provincial Reporting (Annual Reports)

Source Protection Plan Amendments and Technical Projects (not including Tier 3 projects)

c) This table was updated in March 2021 to reflect changes in provincial direction on how to report septic inspection numbers for programs that are in the second round of septic inspections. As a result, there were updates to the percentage of threat activities removed or managed.

d) DWT Report means Drinking Water Threat Disclosure Report. RMP means Risk Management Plan

Public Meetings in the Reporting YearTotal number provided County wide, public meetings included public consultation for Source Protection Plan changes and Centre Wellington Tier 3

Community Liaison Group.

b) Section 34 and Section 36 of the Clean Water Act outline amendment processes for the Source Protection Plans. Section 34 updates, generally, are focused updates related to updated technical work (i.e. new WHPAs) or updates to policies where there have been implementation challenges. Section 36 updates, generally, are broader updates related to changed provincial guidance, policy updates, updated technical work not already covered by a Section 34 updates. Timelines for Section 36 updates vary, however, are generally every 5 years and are preceded by development of a work plan outlining the tasks. Section 34 updates are completed as required.

a) Please note due to COVID‐19 restrictions, RMP work was paused for a large part of 2020.

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REPORT ADM-2021-025

TO: Mayor and Members of Council FROM: Glenn Schwendinger CAO MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021 SUBJECT: Guelph Junction Railway Update File:T09 ARK RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report ADM-2021-025 entitled Guelph Junction Railway be received for information and that staff continue to update Council on this matter. DISCUSSION Purpose To update Council regarding ongoing discussions with the City of Guelph and the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR).

Background

As Council is aware, Puslinch has received a number of complaints regarding the operation of the railway siding in Arkell by the Guelph Junction Railway.

Concerns regarding the siding were passed along to Guelph and GJR and a meeting was requested to address theses issues.

The requested meeting took place on April 7th which included representatives from Guelph, GJR, and Puslinch and it went quite well. Puslinch outlined the primary concerns associated with the use of the siding. Guelph and GJR indicated that it is important for regular communications to take place so that they can be aware of and address concerns which are raised. It was suggested that regular meetings be set up to review issues associated with the railway, and these are in the process of being scheduled.

With respect to the issues at hand, Guelph and GJR requested details that Puslinch was aware of so that these matters could be looked into in detail so they could be addressed and a


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fulsome response provided with possible solutions to the concerns. Puslinch has passed the information it has including the primary concerns and the additional issues along, and further discussions are planned within approximately 2-3 weeks.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None APPLICABLE LEGISLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

None ATTACHMENTS None

REPORT ADM-2021-026

TO: Mayor and Members of Council FROM: Glenn Schwendinger CAO MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021 SUBJECT: Work From Home Policy File: A09-WOR RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report ADM-2021-026 Regarding the proposed Township Work From Home Policy be received for information; and That Council approve the Work From Home Policy as presented. DISCUSSION Purpose To present a Work from Home Policy to Council for their consideration and approval.

Background

As Council is aware, for approximately the past year, a number of Puslinch staff have been working remotely as a result of the Covid 19 Pandemic as have staff at many municipalities across the Province and the Country.

This alternative work arrangement has gone well and the Township administrative and customer service tasks have been continuing very well through this pandemic. A number of new automated process have been implemented which have increased and enhanced customer service through options that did not exist before the pandemic.

This experience has been consistent with many other municipalities as well and is in fact changing the municipal field. Many private businesses also implemented alternative service deliver models very successfully.

In looking forward, the new service delivery model is something that many organizations are looking at closely for their post pandemic operations. The reality is that a positive outcome of


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this pandemic is that it has resulted in discovering and implementing and successfully demonstrating new and better ways of doing business.

One aspect that many organizations (both private and public) are seriously looking into is entering into Work from Home Agreements with staff post pandemic. Many organizations are putting plans in place already to implement this as it is a feasible and practical tool to help organizations meet their space needs requirements and reduce costs associated with operating traditional office space. Through careful planning and organization space needs can be significantly reduced by options such as:

office space being shared by individuals with alternate work arrangements (while one is working in the office, the other is working from home, then after a specified time, they trade)

individuals working remotely on an ongoing basis (thereby eliminating the need and cost associated with providing office space)

Clearly for this to be successful, this needs to be carefully considered and planned appropriately as the first and foremost priority is to continue to provide excellent and timely customer service. Clearly it is applicable for certain positions, not all, and is dependent upon the tasks of the position. As such, well thought out policies regarding this must be in place to address a wide range of topics. Many municipalities are working on such policies and the local CAO’s of Wellington County have been working collaboratively in this regard as well. A draft policy is attached to this report that has been approved in a number of Wellington County municipalities already. This Policy will be a work in progress and it is anticipated that updates and amendments will continue to be made through the development of more municipal best practices and further advancements in technology.

It must be emphasized that the intent is not to remove the physical local municipal office presence. The overall intent is continue to provide that service, but in a modified and more cost effective manner. The successes demonstrated in a number of municipalities using this approach can be replicated and modified to suit Puslinch and this will have significant benefits in terms of reduced costs associated with current and future office space needs as well as recruitment and staff retention.


None ATTACHMENTS Work from Home Policy

Policy No. 2021‐003 Township of Puslinch

Corporate Policy

Title: WORK FROM HOME POLICY

Date: April 21, 2021 Adoption: _____________ through Council Resolution No. _________ Subject: WORK FROM HOME POLICY File No: A09 WOR

Purpose:

The Township recognizes the traditional workplace is changing and supports flexibility in work arrangements wherever possible and practical to do so without compromising Township service levels. Guidelines are listed below in order to assist employees and management in understanding procedures under which staff may work from home. Policy:

1. Eligibility criteria will be determined by your Department Head or designate, in conjunction

with the Role Profile Assessment, based on your job functions, workstyle and operational requirements.

2. Work from home (WFH) arrangements as outlined in this policy are required if you work

from home on a regular basis (one or more days per week). Ad hoc arrangements, not exceeding this threshold, shall be at your Department Head or designate’s discretion.

3. Work from home arrangements are voluntary and not considered a permanent change

to status.

4. Work from home requests will be considered on a case‐by‐case basis at the discretion of your Department Head or designate.

5. The following process will be completed to initiate a WFH arrangement:

a. Job Description Review and Role Profile Assessment: You and your Department

Head or designate will review the role and ensure that it meets the suitability requirement for a WFH arrangement. A Role Profile Assessment is attached as Appendix A. The assessment outlines factors of the job as it relates to your job functions and workstyle considerations based on specific business unit operations.


Corporate Policy

b. Employee Acknowledgement Form: The Acknowledgement Form must be completed by you and your Department Head or designate to finalize the WFH arrangement. The form is available as Appendix B. A copy will be provided to you and your Department Head or designate.

6. Your work habits, skills, abilities and performance level will be taken into

consideration to approve any WFH arrangements. Work from home arrangements may be revoked if for any reason the arrangement does not work, including but not limited to: receiving any disciplinary action, a performance improvement plan, failure to meet work objectives or your attendance is not satisfactory while participating in the WFH arrangement, you may be removed from the program at the discretion of your Department Head or designate. If so, you would report to your respective municipal workstation with 48 hours notice.

7. You are responsible for maintaining your work area in your home in a safe and secure

condition. This includes taking precautions to protect Puslinch’s confidential information, which you may need to access during your work, from being seen by other family members or house guests. Any computers or other electronic devices that you use in your home should be password protected, and physical documents containing sensitive information should be kept in locked filing cabinets or desk drawers. If you are not certain which documents or information need to be protected, you should discuss this with your Department Head or designate before starting a work from home arrangement.

8. In‐person meetings may not be conducted in your home office.

9. The Township reserves the right to discontinue the WFH Program at any time individually or as a whole. Two (2) weeks notice of program cancellation will be provided.

10. Work from home arrangements will automatically cease if an employee initiates a leave of absence for any reason. Upon the employee’s return, the Department Head or designate and employee will determine whether to reinstate the arrangement.

11. Work from home arrangements automatically terminate when you leave the position that is subject to the terms of a WFH arrangement.

12. Work from home (WFH) arrangements may be considered for longer or other durations than those outlined in this policy if you work from home on a regular basis Ad hoc arrangements, shall be at the CAO’s or designate’s discretion with the recommendation of the Department head or Designate.


Corporate Policy

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

You are responsible for respecting and complying with the terms and conditions of your employment, legislation, and all municipal policies if you participate in a WFH arrangement. Additional terms specific to WFH include:

a) Hours of Work: Any difference in working hours during a WFH day will be

recorded and mutually agreed upon by you and your Department Head or designate in your WFH Arrangement Acknowledgement Form. It is expected that you will use your allotted vacation or lieu time within scope of the respective policy or make up for any unworked hours.

b) Municipal Office Business: You may be required to attend the workplace on a

usual WFH day as operations dictate. Such a requirement is at the discretion of your Department Head or designate. Any expenses incurred to attend the workplace are not eligible for reimbursement.

c) Overtime/Premium Payments: Eligible employees will not work more than

their identified regular work week (35 or 40 hours per week) without prior approval from their Department Head or designate. Prior approval is also required from your Department Head or designate to work in excess of 44 hours per week for those employees who do not have a regular work week in accordance with the Township’s Overtime and Lieu Policy.

Work from home arrangements will not be approved if there are increased labour costs (e.g. overtime) or additional operational costs as a result of the arrangement.

d) Home Office Set‐up: you will review the ergonomics checklist available in

Appendix C and take appropriate measures to ensure a safe and productive WFH environment.

e) Associated Costs: Costs associated in preparing the at‐home workspace is your

responsibility (installation of telephone lines, electrical upgrades, appropriate internet connections etc.). All additional costs of WFH, such as increased data, phone charges, etc. will be borne by the employee.

f) Equipment: You must have the appropriate equipment in order to work from

home, which includes a Township issued laptop, VPN Access, Zoom, or other real time communication and collaborative software to continue work with colleagues, and a secure wi‐fi connection. Township resources should not be connected to a public wi‐fi.


Corporate Policy

On a case‐by‐case basis, the municipality may issue equipment appropriate for the WFH arrangement. This will be determined between your Department Head or designate and IT. Equipment supplied by the organization will be maintained by the organization. The Township of Puslinch accepts no responsibility for damage or repairs to employee‐owned equipment. Equipment supplied by the municipality is to be used for business purposes only. IT will keep a record of any electronic equipment/items issued to you. You must return all Township equipment and materials if your employment ends for any reason.

g) Expenses: Business related travel expenses will be covered in accordance with

our Allowable Expenses policy. The Township will not be required to cover any costs related to your attendance at the workplace, even on days usually reserved for Work from home.

h) Power Outages/Home Office Connection Issues: In the event of a power outage, internet failure, technical issues or other circumstances preventing you from conducting your work off‐site, you must advise your Department Head or designate. You may be required to return to your municipal workstation or alternative (i.e. Municipal office or a municipal facility with internet/phone access) to complete your work.

i) Dependent Care: Work from home arrangements are not intended to replace ongoing family obligations. Alternative care arrangements for child, elder or other dependent care should be in place during WFH hours. Modification to hours to assist in family care may be made in discussion with your Department Head or designate and in support of business operations.

j) Health and Safety: You will be required to, on an ongoing basis, take all reasonable and necessary precautions to safeguard your WFH workspace. You must follow normal procedures for reporting illness or injury.


Corporate Policy

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Department Head or designate:

Ensures this policy is adhered to and administered as outlined. Monitor employee performance.

Apply criteria for determining position and employee eligibility for WFH consistently and fairly. Respond to concerns directly with the employee.

Contact Human Resources for guidance on WFH implementation and role criteria for WFH eligibility.

Evaluate the implementation of this policy, both individually and holistically across the team to endure consistency and transparency.

Employees:

Adhere to the terms and conditions of this policy Be accessible and available for work as outlined in their respective WFH

arrangement.

Be ready and available to attend the workplace as needed by business operations, even if the day was previously established as a WFH day.

Review and acknowledge responsibilities within the WFH arrangement as outlined. Human Resources:

Provide support and guidance on issues regarding performance and/or training needs.

Act as a resource to mediate concerns regarding role eligibility to WFH.


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APPENDIX A: WORK FROM HOME ROLE PROFILE ASSESSMENT

This Role Profile Assessment will help both Department Head or designates and employees assess whether the employee’s role and working style is suitable to work from home. 1. Minimum Standards. Standards that an employee must meet to participate in Work from

home (basic performance/attendance standards, technological requirements and workspace set‐up). This is completed by the employee and is a self‐assessment.

2. Employee Job Function Analysis. This is completed by the employee and is based on an

employee’s self‐reflection. These items will be discussed with the Department Head or designate in conjunction with Part 3 – Work Style Considerations, below, prior to completing the Work from Home Acknowledgement Form.

3. Department Head or designate and Employee Work Style Considerations. This is

completed by both the Department Head or designate and employee together. Discussion points are provided to guide the creation of a WFH schedule, review potential impact on team dynamics and operating consideration. Upon completion, this will assist in completing the Work from Home Acknowledgement Form.

Following the completion of this assessment, employees and Department Head or designates should discuss suitability to work from home, frequency and enter into a formal agreement should it be identified the employee will WFH more than four (4) days per month. 1. Minimum Standards – Eligibility to Participate

I have demonstrated consistent, acceptable performance to the municipality and am not on a formal attendance management program or performance improvement plan.

I have the following equipment to facilitate Work from home: ▪ Municipality issued laptop computer; ▪ VPN setup and established connection; ▪ Smart Phone (if needed/applicable); ▪ Telephone access; and ▪ Secure internet connection or mobile internet access.

I have access to a space at home that is conducive to effective work. My working space at home is, to the best of my knowledge, safe from

conditions that could pose a hazard to health and safety or danger to equipment.


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2. Employee Job Function Analysis

Characteristics of jobs that can be performed successfully from home may include:

▪ work can be performed from a remote location, such as report writing, research and project‐based work;

▪ work can be taken to and from your home with ease; ▪ the need for face‐to‐face contact with Department Head or designates,

external customers, vendors, stakeholder, members of the public, other employees, etc. can be scheduled as necessary;

▪ the need to access equipment, materials, files etc. that are situated only at the workplace can be scheduled as necessary; and

▪ confidentiality requirements of the job can be met from a home location. 3. Department Head or designate and Employee Workstyle Considerations Discuss together how Work from home may impact operations, productivity and work relationships in your role through the following statements:

Impact on effective deliverables, punctuality and attendance. How will work styles be adjusted to maintain regular communication

between the employee and the Department Head or designate. Ability to stay connected with team and coworkers to promote a

positive work atmosphere. Acknowledge that the on‐site workstation may be repurposed and used by others

By discussing these considerations together, Department Head or designates and employees should be able to identify whether the employee’s role and work style would be conductive to a Work from home situation. The Department Head or designate may also have additional considerations to add within each section based on the departments operations. Where there is disagreement, the employee and Department Head or designate will contact Human Resources for support and guidance. As per the policy, a formal work from home arrangement falls within the Department Head or designate’s discretion.


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APPENDIX B: WORK FROM HOME ARRANGEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

1. Purpose This acknowledgement form is set between (Department Head or designate Name) and (Employee Name) to embark on a Work from Home Arrangement. The purpose of this document is to outline and clarify the requirements of the arrangement prior to the commencement of the work from home (WFH) arrangement. This acknowledgement form does not change the terms and conditions of employment.

2. Term The arrangement is set to commence on (insert date) and may be rescinded by the municipality with notice as per policy.

3. Policies You will continue to abide by all municipal policies, and procedures and in accordance with the terms and conditions of your employment. In addition, you will:

Review the Work from home Policy; Discuss the Role Profile Assessment with your Department

Head or designate Complete the ergonomics checklist (attached); and

The Department Head or designate acknowledges he/she has reviewed and understood the terms as outlined above.

4. Work from Home Schedule

The employee is approved to work from home on a regular schedule as follows:

5. Compensation & Benefits

Your compensation and benefits, including vacation, sick and emergency leave, other forms of leave, and travel benefits will not be impacted by the WFH arrangement.

Day WFH In Office Hours Monday ・・

Tuesday ・・

Wednesday ・・

Thursday ・・

Friday ・・


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6. Equipment & Expenses

You will be using your assigned corporately owned equipment. The municipality will maintain all corporately owned equipment. You will not perform maintenance or repairs on municipal owned equipment. All software used on corporately owned equipment must be legally acquired, licensed, and installed by the municipality. The municipality will not be responsible for costs relating to Work from home, including but not limited to, data usage, long‐distance phone charges or the purchase of in‐home office equipment. As this is a voluntary arrangement, you acknowledge your responsibility for ongoing operating costs, such as telephone service fees, internet, utility costs and/or homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. You are responsible for compliance with insurance/rental agreements at your home office site. As this is a voluntary arrangement, and you are not required to work from home, a T2200 cannot be provided. For clarity purposes, the municipality will not reimburse you for purchasing or renting equipment, services, or supplies unless you have received written approval from your Department Head or designate.


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7. Tasks You will perform your regular duties. You will abide by township policies, procedures, applicable legislation while working from home.

8. Temporary Return to Municipal Workplace

Notwithstanding your Work from home schedule, you may be required to temporarily return to your municipal workplace for a period of time due to operational requirements including, but not limited to, power outages, inoperable equipment, prolonged system failures and to meet service levels.

9. Security You will comply with all municipal technology policies while Work from home, and will ensure the following:

The protection of organizational data whether on disk, hardcopy or on portable devices from theft, loss or unauthorized access during transit and at your home office.

Approved firewalls and anti‐virus software are installed on all remote site computers and are updated daily with current definitions.

Flash drives or other portable drives are scanned for viruses before uploading or downloading data.

Sensitive information in hardcopy form is returned to the municipal office or shredded.

All work is backed‐up according to municipal procedures. You must immediately report any suspected, potential or actual breach or loss of information to your Department Head or designate and IT (if applicable).

10. Clean Desk If your primary office space will be your home office (working 3 days or more at home a week), you acknowledge that on days spent Work from home your municipal office space is to be left in a suitable condition (all files locked and put away) and comply with clean desk measures. You understand that your office space may be repurposed during WFH days for use by other municipal employees.


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11. Safety You confirm that you have a suitable place to complete your work from home and that to the best of your knowledge the home worksite is safe from conditions that could pose a hazard to health and safety or danger to equipment. Your home worksite is considered an official worksite for the purposes of WSIB. Any injury sustained while at your home worksite must be reported to your Department Head or designate immediately. WSIB does not cover accidents to family members or other third parties at the home worksite, nor is it expected or appropriate for third parties or other workers to meet at your residence.

To ensure your safety and avoid potential incidents, you will meet with clients only at approved municipal workspaces or electronic meeting mechanisms, or if applicable, in the field.

12. Family Obligations You acknowledge that, if applicable, you will have an arrangement in place for regular dependent care (child or elder). The WFH arrangement will not be used as a substitute for dependent care.

13. Performance & Attendance

Performance Concerns Should your performance or behaviour not meet business/work objectives or goals, or may be unsatisfactory to your Department Head or designate, your WFH Arrangement may be terminated and you will report into the municipal office with 48 hours notice. You may reapply to WFH after returning to, and maintaining, satisfactory performance and behaviour as determined by your Department Head or designate. Attendance Your WFH arrangement will terminated if you do not attend work at a satisfactory level and you will report into the municipal office with 48 hours notice.

In the event that your WFH Arrangement is terminated, you will be notified in writing. The municipality will not be held responsible for costs, damages or losses to you resulting from termination of the WFH arrangement.


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14. Removal from Program

Participation in this WFH Arrangement is voluntary. You may be removed from the program at any time by your Department Head or designate, yourself, or the municipality as an organization (removal of the program) with two weeks notice (aside of performance or attendance concerns). The arrangement automatically terminates if you leave the position that is subject to the terms of this arrangement. This WFH Arrangement will cease if you initiate a leave of absence (for any reason). Potential reinstatement of the arrangement will be determined by you and your Department Head or designate upon your return.

EMPLOYEE: By signing this statement, I acknowledge that I have reviewed, understood, and agree

to comply with this Work from Home arrangement:

Employee Signature Date

DEPARTMENT HEAD OR DESIGNATE: By signing this statement, I agree to work with my

employee to implement a Work From Home arrangement as described in the Work from home

Policy and this Work from Home Arrangement Acknowledgement Form.

Department Head or designate Signature Date

Work from Home Agreement form must be returned to Human Resources prior to the Work

from Home Arrangement begins.


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APPENDIX C: WORK FROM HOME ERGONOMIC SELF‐ASSESSMENT

Equipment and Workstation Review

Item Workstation Yes No N/A

1. Is your chair in good condition and adjusted t the appropriate height (i.e. thighs parallel or knees slightly lower than the

2. Do you know how to adjust your chair for maximum comfort?

3. Is the small of your back adequately supported by a back rest?

4. Do you have sufficient leg room at your desk?

5. Is it easy to read the text on your screen?

6. Is your computer screen free from noticeable glare at all times of the day?

7. When keying or using the mouse, are your elbows close to the body and your forearms close to parallel with the floor?

8. Are your wrists fairly straight when keying?

9. Is your mouse comfortable to use?

If you answered No to any of the above questions, try to make modification as per the images below:


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Work Environment

Item Environment Yes No N/A

1. Do you have appropriate light for reading or writing documents?

2. Are frequently used items within easy reach?

3. Is your workspace free from clutter?

4. Is your work area free from all slip, trip and fall hazards?

Work Practices

Item Practices Yes No N/A

1. Do you take breaks to stretch?

2. Do you ensure you have daily contact with your Department Head or designate or coworkers by phone, email, Microsoft

3. Do you take regular eye breaks from looking at your monitor?


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Posture While working with computers or mobile technology, you may experience muscular fatigue and discomfort due to posture. Your posture often depends on the:

Location of the computer of mobile technology Layout of the workstation Office furniture

Whether standing or sitting, you should be able to work in a neutral posture when working with a computer or mobile technology in order to minimize postural demands. A neutral sitting posture is described as:

Neck is upright and over the shoulders (not bent, twisted or forward) Relaxed shoulders (not slouched or raised) Upper arms hanging vertically alongside the body (not reaching) Elbows close to the body and at 90 degrees when typing Forearms horizontal to the ground Wrists straight (not bent up, down or sideways) when typing Back straight (not slouched) and well supported by the chair Thighs approximately horizontal to the ground Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest, with the feet at an angle of 90 degrees with the lower

legs Lighting When planning your home office environment, you must consider:

Overall lighting levels Position of lights and windows

Good lighting levels and positioning leads to minimal glare, appropriate contrast and less visual fatigue. Glare The lighting system in the home office should allow for uniform light levels. Glare is caused by large differences in light levels within the visual field. Excessive light levels may mask (or partially hide) what is shown on the screen. You can reduce or eliminate glare by:

Tinting windows Using light‐absorbing blinds or curtains Using parabolic louvres (which reduce the brightness of lights and distribute light

evenly) on overhead lights Using desk and work equipment with a matte finish Positioning workstations between rows of overhead lights


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Using indirect lighting (light from fixtures does not shine into the work area directly but only after being reflected off ceilings and walls)

Positioning computers in such a way that the line of sight is parallel to windows and overhead fluorescent lights

REPORT ADM-2021-027

TO: Mayor and Members of Council FROM: Glenn Schwendinger CAO MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021 SUBJECT: Application for Exceptions under the Conservation Authorities Act File: C01 APP RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report ADM-2021-027 regarding the Application for Exceptions under the Conservation Authorities Act be received for information; and WHEREAS some specific provisions in the Conservation Authorities Act were recently proclaimed to initiate changes to conservation authority governance; and

WHEREAS the future citizen appointments to the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors would be impacted by the requirement to have 70% of board members to be elected officials unless Hamilton Conservation Authority’s participating municipalities, the City of Hamilton and Township of Puslinch, apply to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception; WHEREAS the requirements for 70% elected officials to the HCA Board specifically impacts the Township of Puslinch as this would require that our one representative be an elected official only; removing the option to appoint a citizen, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Council endorse the current complement of five elected officials and five citizen

appointments from the City of Hamilton to the Hamilton Conservation Authority board of directors, along with the one citizen representative from the Township of Puslinch, which recognizes the valuable contributions of citizen representatives and the limited time councilors have to sit on additional boards and committees; and

(b) That the Township of Puslinch make application to the Minister of the Environment,

Conservation and Parks to request exception to have the option of 0% of board members to be elected officials appointments on the Hamilton Conservation


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Authority Board to retain the option of appointing either a citizen or an elected official.

DISCUSSION Purpose To obtain Council’s approval to formally apply for certain exceptions under the Conservation Authorities Act that only municipalities can apply for.

Background

Recently the Province made a number of changes to provincial legislation relating to Conservation Authourities. Two of the changes pertaining to the governance of Conservation Authourities, specifically their boards.

Recently the Township of Puslinch received correspondence from the Hamilton Conservation Authority regarding these changes and indicated that the Township would need to pass a resolution formally seeking exception.

On March 24th Council passed a resolution seeking the said exception. Upon passing of this resolution by Puslinch Council staff were working on making submission of the formal request for exception to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Unfortunately this process with the MECP has been difficult to navigate and has been lacking in some clarity. Subsequent to the March 24th Puslinch resolution, staff in working with HCA have now been provided with the specific requirements of the MECP when making the requests for exception. There are two different issues to address which are identified as follows:

1. Chair and Vice-Chair Provisions for which HCA has applied to MECP for exception 2. Board Composition Requiring 70% of conservation authority board members to be

elected officials; for which only municipalities can apply for exception

Attached to this report are two pieces of correspondence received from Hamilton Conservation Authority which provide the necessary details of the two issues.

In terms of seeking the exceptions, staff has now been informed that for the request for exception for the Township to retain the option of appointing either a citizen representative or an elected official, the MECP is requiring the following:

a covering letter, and clear statement of the request from the authority membership through a resolution of

the authority or from the council of the participating municipality through a council resolution (as applicable)


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meeting minutes and details of a recorded vote on that resolution.

The specific wording provided with this report was prepared in consultation with HCA and a municipality making the same requests for exception.


None ATTACHMENTS

1. Application for Minister’s Exceptions (Chair and Vice-Chair Provisions) 2. Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors resolution related to proclaimed

provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act

P.O. Box 81067, 838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4X1 | P: 905-525-2181

[email protected] | www.conservationhamilton.ca

Via Email ([email protected])

March 9, 2021

Hon. Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 5th Floor 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2J3

Dear Minister Yurek,

Re: Application for Minister’s Exceptions (Chair and Vice-Chair Provisions)

We are writing to you as the Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Administrative Officer of the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) to make application for Minister’s exception requests for the subsections in the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA) in regard to the Chair and Vice-Chair Provisions for both subsection 17 (1.3) (a) as well as subsection 17 (1.3) (b). These sections relate to the terms for these positions as well as the rotation amongst participating municipalities.

At the HCA Board meeting held on Thursday March 4, 2021 the following resolution was passed unanimously:

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WHEREAS some specific provisions in the Conservation Authorities Act were recently proclaimed to initiate changes to conservation authority governance; and

WHEREAS the June 3, 2021, HCA Annual General Meeting is affected by the changes as it relates to the rotation of the Chair and Vice Chair positions amongst participating municipalities unless the Authority applies to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception and

WHEREAS the June 3, 2021, HCA Annual General Meeting is also impacted by term limits for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair unless the Authority applies


to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception; and WHEREAS the future citizen appointments to the HCA Board of Directors would be impacted by the requirement to have 70% of board members to be elected officials unless HCA’s participating municipalities, the City of Hamilton and Township of Puslinch, apply to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors approve the following:

1. THAT the Hamilton Conservation Authority apply to the Minister of the

Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception to the rotation of the Chair and Vice Chair position to rotate amongst participating municipalities given HCA’s unique board composition with only two participating municipalities and just one member from the second participating municipality; and further

2. THAT the rotation be based on annual democratic election by board members who wish to stand for these positions and further;

3. THAT an exception also be requested to the maximum two consecutive term limits for the position of Chair and Vice Chair to a maximum of four consecutive terms to align with the appointment terms from the participating municipalities and further;

4. THAT the maximum four consecutive terms be based on annual democratic election by board members who wish to stand for these positions and further;

5. THAT the Board endorse the current complement of five elected officials and five citizen appointments from the City of Hamilton and the option of the Township of Puslinch to appoint either a citizen or elected official and further;

6. THAT HCA request the City of Hamilton and Township of Puslinch make application to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to request exceptions to maintain the current complement of citizen appointments on the HCA Board.

This resolution was passed unanimously and the minutes of the board meeting noting a recorded vote are attached as well as the required template exception form. Our one board member from the Township of Puslinch was unfortunately unable to attend the meeting due to a family medical emergency the evening of our Board meeting, however,

she has submitted the attached correspondence indicating her support for the board motion. On behalf of the HCA Board of Directors, we appreciate you taking the time to consider our requests and we look forward to your review and response. Sincerely, Councillor Lloyd Ferguson Lisa Burnside Chair, Hamilton Conservation Authority CAO, Hamilton Conservation Authority Cc: City of Hamilton Mayor and Council Township of Puslinch Mayor and Council Ted Arnott, MPP Wellington – Halton Hills Donna Skelly, MPP Flamborough – Glanbrook

Template: Subsection 17(1.3) of the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA)

Application for Minister’s Exception (Chair and Vice-Chair Provisions)

Please complete the following table and submit to the Minister at

[email protected], along with:

• a covering letter, and

• clear statement of the request from the authority membership through a

resolution of the authority or from the council of the participating municipality

through a council resolution (as applicable)

• meeting minutes and details of a recorded vote on that resolution.

Item Details from Applicant

Name of participating municipality or conservation authority submitting application

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA)

Composition of Authority:

Total number of the authority membership 11

Number of participating municipalities in the authority

2

For each participating municipality, the number of appointed municipal council members and non-municipal council members

The City of Hamilton has 10 members comprised of 5 appointed municipal councillors and 5 appointed non-municipal council members (citizen appointments). The Township of Puslinch as 1 appointment which has varied between a municipal councillor or a non-municipal member (citizen appointment).

Proposal details:

Statement of the request for an exception (e.g. seeking an exception under clause 17(1.3) (a), 17(1.3) (b) of the CAA or both etc.). (see Appendix for these legislative provisions)

Exceptions are requested for both 17(1.3) (a) and 17(1.3) (b).

Which participating municipality(ies) does the candidate for chair and/or vice-chair represent(s).

The City of Hamilton is currently represented in both the position of Chair and Vice-Chair.

Whether the candidates for chair and/or vice-chair are members of municipal council or non-elected municipal appointees.

The position of Chair is held by a member of council from the City of Hamilton. The position of Vice-Chair is held by a non-elected municipal member (citizen appointment).

Service time to date of the chair and/or vice-chair incumbents in the role whose terms are proposed to be extended.

The Chair has served since June 2019. The Vice-Chair has served since June 2019.



Detailed rationale, including local circumstances, for the Minister to consider as to why an exception is needed.

As result of amalgamation when the five lower tier municipalities ceased to exist as of January 1, 2001, HCA was left with just one participating municipality other than the City of Hamilton, that being the Township of Puslinch. The Township of Puslinch only has one representative. Given this circumstance, and that the current Chair and Vice-Chair are both from the City of Hamilton, it is not possible to comply with Section 17 (1.2). This section would require the one member from Puslinch to occupy both the outgoing Chair and Vice-Chair positions to comply with rotation provisions. Additionally, given that there is only one member from a second participating municipality, this representative would be required to be in the position of Chair or Vice-Chair for their entire term of appointment whether or not they had the desire, experience or confidence to be in such a position. A further local circumstance is that the levy apportionment between the City of Hamilton and Township of Puslinch is dramatically different with the City of Hamilton contributing 99.3% of levy and the Township of Puslinch contributing the balance of 0.7% of levy. The local practice of annual democratic election has worked well for HCA since amalgamation in 2001 with the Township of Puslinch board member being democratically elected, holding the position of Vice-Chair from 2004 to 2011 and again in 2018 until May 2019. Given the foregoing rationale and local circumstances, the Hamilton Conservation Authority proposes the following exceptions that were unanimously endorsed through Board resolution:

1) THAT the Hamilton Conservation Authority apply to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception to the rotation of the Chair and Vice Chair position to rotate amongst participating municipalities given HCA’s unique board composition with only two participating municipalities and just one


member from the second participating municipality; and further

2) THAT the rotation be based on annual democratic election by board members who wish to stand for these positions and further;

3) THAT an exception also be requested to the maximum two consecutive term limits for the position of Chair and Vice Chair to a maximum of four consecutive terms to align with the appointment terms from the participating municipalities and further;

4) THAT the maximum four consecutive terms be based on annual democratic election by board members who wish to stand for these positions

Appendix: Relevant wording in the Conservation Authorities Act Chair, vice-chair 17 (1) At the first meeting held in each year or at such other meeting as may be specified by the authority’s by-laws, the authority shall appoint a chair and one or more vice-chairs from among the members of the authority. 1996, c. 1, Sched. M, s. 43; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 4, s. 14. Term of chair, vice-chair (1.1) A chair or vice-chair appointed under subsection (1) shall hold office for a term of one year and shall serve for no more than two consecutive terms. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 6, s. 4. Representation from each municipality (1.2) An authority in respect of which more than one participating municipality has been designated shall appoint chairs and vice-chairs from among the members appointed to the authority by each participating municipality on a rotating basis so as to ensure that a member appointed to the authority by a particular participating municipality cannot be appointed to succeed an outgoing chair or vice-chair appointed to the authority by the same participating municipality. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 6, s. 4. Exception (1.3) Despite subsections (1.1) and (1.2), upon application by an authority or a participating municipality, the Minister may grant permission to the authority or participating municipality to, subject to such conditions or restrictions as the Minister considers appropriate, (a) appoint a chair or vice-chair for a term of more than one year or to hold office for

more than two consecutive terms; or (b) appoint as chair or vice-chair of the authority a member who was appointed to the

authority by the same participating municipality that appointed the outgoing chair or vice-chair. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 6, s. 4.

Hamilton Region Conservation Authority

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

March 4, 2021

Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 7.p.m., by videoconference and livestreamed via YouTube. PRESENT: Lloyd Ferguson – in the Chair Dan Bowman Brad Clark Jim Cimba Chad Collins

Tom Jackson Cynthia Janzen Santina Moccio Maria Topalovic

Margaret Reid – Foundation Chair REGRETS: Esther Pauls, Susan Fielding STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Burnside, Grace Correia, Gord Costie, Matt Hall, Neil

McDougall, Scott Peck, Mike Stone, Jaime Tellier, and Nancy Watts

OTHERS: None 1. Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.

2. Declarations of Conflict of Interest The Chair asked members to declare any conflicts under the Board's Governance Policy. There were none.

3. Approval of Agenda

The Chair requested any additions or deletions to the agenda. BD12, 2856 MOVED BY: Cynthia Janzen

SECONDED BY: Maria Topalovic

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THAT the agenda be approved. CARRIED 4. Delegations

There were none.

5. Consent Items for Applications, Minutes and Correspondence The following consent items were adopted:

5.1. Applications – Development, Interference with Wetlands, Alterations to

Shorelines and Watercourses 5.2. Approval of Board of Directors Minutes – February 4, 2021

5.3. Approved October 10, 2020 Conservation Advisory Board Minutes –

for receipt only

5.4. Email from MECP re Proclamation of Provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act, February 5, 2021

5.5. News Release ‘Ontario Takes Steps to Grow the Greenbelt’, Ministry of

Municipal Affairs and Housing, February 21, 2021

Brad Clark requested item 5.5 be brought out of the consent agenda to ask questions of staff. Brad asked Scott Peck if there is any opportunity to include the Saltfleet Conservation Area in the expansion of the Greenbelt Plan area. Scott advised that the Saltfleet Conservation Area and other lands to the east of Centennial Parkway are largely already included in the Greenbelt Plan area. The direction of the proposal from the province is primarily to add urban river valleys, to connect them to the existing Greenbelt Plan Area. With respect to the Saltfleet Conservation Area, staff would be supportive of the Stoney and Battlefield Creeks systems being included in the Greenbelt Plan. Brad further inquired about the process for submitting this request. Scott noted the discussion paper is high level at this time and does not include details of the process. He added that he understands City of Hamilton staff will be bringing a report on the proposed expansion to City Council in the coming weeks. HCA staff will bring a report to the Board of Directors in April regarding the proposed expansion as it relates to HCA lands and will include these connections to the Saltfleet Conservation Area in the report.


Brad also inquired about the potential to include the Eramosa Karst feeder lands in this expansion to preserve the lands in perpetuity. Scott indicated that these lands could also be included in the forthcoming staff report.

6. Member Briefing

There was none.

7. Business Arising from the Minutes

7.1. Proclamation of Governance Provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act

Lisa Burnside gave a presentation summarizing the report and answered the members’ questions related to exception application requirements for a board resolution, recorded vote, meeting minutes and the timeframe the Ministry staff are striving to respond to for all exception requests. It was also noted that it is not possible for HCA to follow the provision for the rotation amongst participating municipalities for the position of Chair and Vice-Chair with only one member from a second participating municipality to succeed the two City of Hamilton members. Lisa further added that all 36 Conservation Authorities have different board memberships and composition and the province has provided the exception process to consider local circumstances. The members expressed their strong support for the staff recommendations and made note of how citizen representatives on the Board have made valuable contributions. All six recommendations reinforce our current process which operates effectively.

BD12, 2857 MOVED BY: Cynthia Janzen SECONDED BY: Brad Clark

WHEREAS some specific provisions in the Conservation Authorities Act were recently proclaimed to initiate changes to conservation authority governance; and WHEREAS the June 3, 2021, HCA Annual General Meeting is affected by the changes as it relates to the rotation of the Chair and Vice Chair positions amongst participating municipalities unless the Authority applies to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception and WHEREAS the June 3, 2021, HCA Annual General Meeting is also impacted by term limits for the positions


of Chair and Vice Chair unless the Authority applies to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception; and WHEREAS the future citizen appointments to the HCA Board of Directors would be impacted by the requirement to have 70% of board members to be elected officials unless HCA’s participating municipalities, the City of Hamilton and Township of Puslinch, apply to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors approve the following:

1. THAT the Hamilton Conservation Authority apply

to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception to the rotation of the Chair and Vice Chair position to rotate amongst participating municipalities given HCA’s unique board composition with only two participating municipalities and just one member from the second participating municipality; and further




5. THAT the Board endorse the current complement of five elected officials and five citizen appointments from the City of Hamilton and the


option of the Township of Puslinch to appoint either a citizen or elected official and further;

6. THAT HCA request the City of Hamilton and Township of Puslinch make application to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to request exceptions to maintain the current complement of citizen appointments on the HCA Board.

RECORDED VOTE: For: Dan Bowman Opposed: None

Brad Clark Jim Cimba Chad Collins Lloyd Ferguson Tom Jackson Cynthia Janzen Santina Moccio Maria Topalovic

CARRIED

7.2. Mandatory Permit Insurance Indemnification – Verbal Update Neil McDougall advised the Board that he contacted the General Manager of Conservation Ontario to obtain any status updates on indemnity from the Province when conservation authorities are required to issue permits without staff and Board approval. Conservation Ontario advised that a request was submitted to the Province and a response has not yet been received. Conservation Ontario has submitted a request for a save harmless statement from the Province on behalf of all Conservation Authorities.

8. Reports from Budget & Administration Committee, Conservation Advisory Board, and the Foundation 8.1. Conservation Advisory Board – February 11, 2021

(Recommendations)

8.1.1. CA 2103 2021 Reservation Service – Spencer Gorge Conservation Area


Gord Costie provided a summary of the report, highlighting the success of the pilot project in managing visitation and traffic in the vicinity of the conservation area. Gord noted there was good discussion at the Conservation Advisory Board meeting about the reservation system.

BD12, 2858 MOVED BY: Maria Topalovic SECONDED BY: Dan Bowman

THAT the Conservation Advisory Board recommends to the Board of Directors THAT: WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive and reshape HCA Conservation Area operations, visitor attendance levels, and visitor management strategies; WHEREAS the former Shuttle Bus service based out of Christie Lake was effectively removed as a visitor management measure for the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area due to the COVID-19 pandemic measures and operational challenges; WHEREAS the pilot 2020 reservation system for Dundas Peak, Tew Falls, and Webster Falls operations for the fall colour season, was highly successful in controlling and regulating the number of visitors, reducing vehicle traffic and congestion within the nearby community; WHEREAS staff were directed to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot reservation system and report back regarding its ongoing potential during the regular operation system in 2021; THEREFORE, be it resolved THAT staff be directed to implement the following recommendations outlined in the report titled “2021 Reservation Service – Spencer Gorge Conservation Area”; Recommendation #1 - THAT the reservation system continue as an extension of the 2020 fall pilot program during the main operating season allowing staff the opportunity to further evaluate the effectiveness of a longer reservation service period; and further Recommendation #2 – THAT the 2021 reservation system for Spencer Gorge Conservation Area continue to


operate 7 days a week for a 6-month period extending from May to November, with specific dates to be determined by staff, and further Recommendation #3 - THAT staff continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of a full main operating season reservation area service at the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area regarding its ongoing potential to be a permanent part of operations to address parking and visitor management for the area.

CARRIED

8.1.2. CA 2104 Westfield Heritage Village Accession and Deaccession Lists

Maria Topalovic provided a summary of the report.

BD12, 2859 MOVED BY: Maria Topalovic SECONDED BY: Brad Clark

THAT the Conservation Advisory Board recommends to the Board of Directors: THAT the Westfield 2020 Artifact Accessions List as noted in the February 11, 2021 Accession report be accepted as the artifacts to be added to the Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area and the Hamilton Conservation Authority collection.

CARRIED

8.2. Foundation Chairman’s Remarks

Margaret Reid presented on the following: Donations We received a total of $16,258 in donations from February 1 to 28, 2021. They break down as follows: $5,000 for the Saltfleet CA Wetland Project $4,578 for the Area of Greatest Need Fund $4,000 for Plantings at Valens Lake CA $1,050 for the Dundas Valley Fund $950 for Westfield Heritage Village


The remaining $680 was donated to Tree and Shrub Planting, Environmental Education and Land Securement

This brings our fiscal year-to-date (Dec 2020 to Feb 2021) fundraising total to $66,343 Margaret thanked Cynthia Janzen for her advice on marketing and outreach. The Foundation Board of Directors is currently developing a communications plan. BD12, 2860 MOVED BY: Santina Moccio SECONDED BY: Maria Topalovic THAT the Foundation Chairman’s Report be received as information. CARRIED

9. Other Staff Reports/Memoranda

9.1. Permit Timelines – Conservation Ontario Client Service Initiative Mike Stone presented a summary of the memorandum and answered the members’ questions. Brad Clark inquired about ramifications for not meeting the prescribed timeframes, given the complexity of some large applications. Mike Stone commented that the standards are intended as best practices rather than prescribed in legislation. He added that staff are committed to providing the best service possible. BD12, 2861 MOVED BY: Cynthia Janzen SECONDED BY: Dan Bowman THAT the memorandum entitled Annual Reporting on CA Permit Review Timelines – January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 be received as information. CARRIED

9.2. Tender for Lawn Mower Equipment Neil McDougall presented a summary of the report, highlighting that the units have been tested by staff and are replacing existing older units. He further noted that the staff recommendation is to award the contract to the lowest bidder.


BD12, 2862 MOVED BY: Chad Collins SECONDED BY: Santina Moccio THAT the Board of Directors award the purchase of nine (9) Zero Turn lawn mowers to Galer Farm Equipment LTD for the amount totaling $124,845.12 (includes applicable taxes). CARRIED 9.3. Watershed Conditions Report Scott Peck presented a summary of the memorandum, stating that current water levels in some of our major watercourses are well below the long-term averages, consistent with a level 2 low water condition. This is unusual for this time of year. Staff will continue to monitor the watercourses according to our low water protocols. Scott also noted the Lake Ontario water levels are 9 cm below average for this time of year and 74 cm below the highest level ever recorded for this time of year. The Chair inquired about issues with flooding associated with snow melt. Scott responded that there are no specific concerns with snow melt flooding at this time. BD12, 2863 MOVED BY: Santina Moccio SECONDED BY: Maria Topalovic THAT the memorandum entitled Watershed Conditions Report be received as information. CARRIED 9.4. Conservation Areas Experiences Update Gord Costie provided a verbal update advising that the Westfield Heritage Village Maple Syrup Festival and Spring Christie Lake Antique and Vintage Show are both cancelled due to the pandemic. Gord further shared that high visitation to the Conservation Areas continues. Staff have responded with early staffing of gate houses and maintenance to meet the visitation demands. The larger areas are holding well as they have substantial parking and acreage. However, the smaller parkette conservations areas, such as Tiffany Falls, Artaban Road, the Hermitage, Webster Falls, Tew Falls, and Devil’s Punchbowl are overwhelmed at times. In response, staff have deployed weekend private security, road way pylons and barricades have been installed, and social


media updates are sent out. Staff are also reviewing other visitor management measures and will be brought to the City Waterfalls Working Group. Lloyd Ferguson added that he will be bringing a motion to an upcoming City of Hamilton General Issues Committee for Tiffany Falls to be designated as a Special Enforcement Area as well as working with City by-law enforcement staff to manage the parking issues. Lloyd also inquired about the status of the road right of way used by visitors last summer to access the beach at Fifty Point. Lisa Burnside responded that staff continue to work with the Town of Grimsby staff and review our files to confirm property boundaries. Chad Collins requested safety signage and social media messaging be deployed to discourage visitors from going out on the Lake Ontario ice mounds at Confederation Beach Park. Gord responded that staff will follow up on this request. BD12, 2864 MOVED BY: Dan Bowman SECONDED BY: Maria Topalovic

THAT the verbal update on the Conservation Areas Experiences be received as information.

CARRIED

10. New Business There was none. 11. In-Camera Items for Matters of Law, Personnel and Property

BD12, 2865 MOVED BY: Santina Moccio SECONDED BY: Maria Topalovic

THAT the Board of Directors moves in camera for matters of law, personnel and property.

CARRIED Brad Clark left the meeting. During the in camera session, one personnel matter was discussed. 11.1. Confidential Report – BD/Mar 01-2021


Lisa Burnside and Neil McDougall provided a joint summary of the memorandum and answered the members’ questions.

BD12, 2866 MOVED BY: Chad Collins

SECONDED BY: Tom Jackson

THAT the confidential memorandum entitled BD/Mar 01-2021 be received and remain in camera.

CARRIED BD12, 2867 MOVED BY: Jim Cimba

SECONDED BY: Santina Moccio

THAT the Board of Directors moves out of in camera. CARRIED

12. Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

13. Adjournment

On motion, the meeting adjourned.

________________________ Neil McDougall Secretary-Treasurer

From: Susan FieldingTo: Lisa Burnside; Jaime Tellier; [email protected]: Proclamation of Governance Provisions of the Conservation AuthoritiesDate: March 8, 2021 4:01:29 PMImportance: High

Attn: Lisa Burnside, CAO, Hamilton Conservation Authority Councillor Lloyd Ferguson, Chair, Hamilton Conservation Authority

Dear Lisa and Lloyd:

Due to a family medical issue, I was unable to attend the Thursday March 4 2021 meetingof the Hamilton Conservation Board of Directors Meeting.

As the sole Hamilton Conservation Authority member representing the Municipality ofPuslinch on the Board, I am writing to give my support to Report 7.1 on the March 4Agenda re: Proclamation of Governance Provisions of the Conservations Authorities Actand concur with staff recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

I would request the correspondence that is being forwarded to MECP in this regard also becopied to the Township of Puslinch, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott and myself.

Susan-- Susan FieldingGovernment Relations Specialist 7458 Fielding LanePuslinch, OntarioN0B 2J0 M: [email protected]






P.O. Box 81067, 838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4X1 | P: 905-525-2181

[email protected] | www.conservationhamilton.ca

Via Email: [email protected]

March 9, 2021

Glenn Schwendinger, CAO/Clerk Office of the CAO/Clerk Township of Puslinch Office 7404 Wellington Road 34 Puslinch, Ontario N0B 2J0

Re: Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors resolution related to proclaimed provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act.

Dear Mr. Schwendinger,

On March 4, 2021, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Board of Directors passed the following unanimous resolution.

BD12, 2857 MOVED BY: Cynthia Janzen SECONDED BY: Brad Clark

WHEREAS some specific provisions in the Conservation Authorities Act were recently proclaimed to initiate changes to conservation authority governance; and

WHEREAS the June 3, 2021, HCA Annual General Meeting is affected by the changes as it relates to the rotation of the Chair and Vice Chair positions amongst participating municipalities unless the Authority applies to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception and

WHEREAS the June 3, 2021, HCA Annual General Meeting is also impacted by term limits for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair unless the Authority applies to the Minister of the

Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception; and WHEREAS the future citizen appointments to the HCA Board of Directors would be impacted by the requirement to have 70% of board members to be elected officials unless HCA’s participating municipalities, the City of Hamilton and Township of Puslinch, apply to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Directors approve the following:

1. THAT the Hamilton Conservation Authority apply to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting an exception to the rotation of the Chair and Vice Chair position to rotate amongst participating municipalities given HCA’s unique board composition with only two participating municipalities and just one member from the second participating municipality; and further




5. THAT the Board endorse the current complement of five elected officials and five citizen appointments from the City of Hamilton and the option of the Township of Puslinch to appoint either a citizen or elected official and further;

6. THAT HCA request the City of Hamilton and Township of Puslinch make application to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to request exceptions to maintain the current complement of citizen appointments on the HCA Bo

RECORDED VOTE: For: Dan Bowman Opposed: None Brad Clark

Jim Cimba Chad Collins Lloyd Ferguson Tom Jackson Cynthia Janzen Santina Moccio Maria Topalovic

CARRIED Our one board member from the Township of Puslinch, Susan Fielding, was unfortunately unable to attend the meeting due to a family medical emergency the evening of the meeting, however, she has submitted the attached correspondence indicating her support for the board motion. Please consider this letter as the Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors request to the Council of the Township of Puslinch to make application to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to request exceptions to the Conservation Authorities Act Section 14 (1.2) to maintain the current complement of citizen appointments on the HCA Board of Directors. HCA board members have expressed their strong support for the recommendations and made note of how citizen representatives on the Board have made valuable contributions. All six recommendations reinforce our current process which operates effectively. In this regard, given that the Township of Puslinch appoints one member to the HCA Board, the request would be to retain the option of appointing either a citizen or municipal appointment. Without an exception request to the Minister, the Township will be required to appoint only an elected municipal member to the HCA Board. Enclosed please find a template provided by the Province outlining the requirements for the exception application. Sincerely, Councillor Lloyd Ferguson Lisa Burnside Chair, Hamilton Conservation Authority CAO, Hamilton Conservation Authority Enclosures: Subsection 14(1.2) of the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA) - Application for Minister’s Exception Template Email Correspondence from HCA Board member Susan Fielding

Template: Subsection 14(1.2) of the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA)

Application for Minister’s Exception

(less than 70% municipal council members appointed to an authority)

Please complete the following table and submit to the Minister at

[email protected], along with:

• a covering letter, and

• clear statement of the request from the council of the participating municipality

through a council resolution.

• meeting minutes and details of a recorded vote on that resolution.


Name of participating municipality submitting application

Composition of Authority:

Total number of the authority membership

Number of participating municipalities in the authority

Proposal details:

The number of members the participating municipality is proposing to appoint who are not members of municipal council, and the total number of members the participating municipality appoints to the authority.

Change in the number of non-elected members the participating municipality is proposing to appoint as compared to previous appointees by the municipality.

Proposed length of term for each proposed appointment of a non-elected member.

Detailed rationale, including local circumstances, for Minister to consider as to why an exception is needed.


Appendix: Relevant wording in the Conservation Authorities Act Members of authority 14 (1) Subject to subsection (3), members of an authority shall be appointed by the respective councils of the participating municipalities in the numbers set out in subsection 2 (2) for the appointment of representatives. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 4, s. 12 (1); 2020, c. 36, Sched. 6, s. 2 (1). Members of council appointed (1.1) When appointing members of an authority, the council of a participating municipality shall ensure that at least 70 per cent of its appointees are selected from among the members of the municipal council, subject to subsection (1.2). 2020, c. 36, Sched. 6, s. 2 (2). Exception (1.2) Upon application by a participating municipality, the Minister may grant permission to the municipality to select less than 70 per cent of its appointees to an authority from among the members of the municipal council, subject to such conditions or restrictions as the Minister considers appropriate. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 6, s. 2 (2).

From: Susan FieldingTo: Lisa Burnside; Jaime Tellier; [email protected]: Proclamation of Governance Provisions of the Conservation AuthoritiesDate: March 8, 2021 4:01:29 PMImportance: High

Attn: Lisa Burnside, CAO, Hamilton Conservation Authority Councillor Lloyd Ferguson, Chair, Hamilton Conservation Authority

Dear Lisa and Lloyd:

Due to a family medical issue, I was unable to attend the Thursday March 4 2021 meetingof the Hamilton Conservation Board of Directors Meeting.

As the sole Hamilton Conservation Authority member representing the Municipality ofPuslinch on the Board, I am writing to give my support to Report 7.1 on the March 4Agenda re: Proclamation of Governance Provisions of the Conservations Authorities Actand concur with staff recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

I would request the correspondence that is being forwarded to MECP in this regard also becopied to the Township of Puslinch, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott and myself.

Susan-- Susan FieldingGovernment Relations Specialist 7458 Fielding LanePuslinch, OntarioN0B 2J0 M: [email protected]






PLANNING REPORT for the TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH April 21st, 2021 Holding Removal – Slovenski Park Page 1

SUMMARY A request has been received from Slovenski Park to amend the Township of Puslinch Zoning By-law 023/18 by removing the holding provision (h6) from the subject lands. The property is known municipally as 4408 Sideroad 25 N. The subject lands were identified in the Township’s previous Zoning By-law 19/85 as a site specific Agriculture (A-7) Zone, which included permissions for a travel trailer park containing 60 seasonal tourist trailers. The new Township of Puslinch Zoning By-law 023/18 placed the subject lands into a site specific Natural Environment (NE(sp8) Zone, which has carried forward the site specific permissions and also introduced a holding provision (h6). The holding provision was applied to restrict the future expansion to the number of trailers on-site until such time that adequate servicing and appropriate approvals from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks could be obtained. The applicant has since submitted to the Township confirmation that the Ministry has issued the necessary Environmental Compliance Approvals and that the sewage system has been installed on-site. The applicant has also confirmed that a permit for this work was also obtained from the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). Through the review process of the subject holding removal, the Township’s consultants have generally expressed no objections. With the Ministry’s approval and the removal of the holding provision, Slovenski Park is permitted to expand to a maximum of 100 trailers, which would result in an addition of forty (40) trailers on-site. Although not a requirement of the holding provision, it is noted for Council’s understanding that the addition of trailers on-site will require site plan approval from the Township. Staff also suggests that through a future housekeeping amendment that the site specific zoning on the subject lands be adjusted to reflect the maximum number of trailers permitted. Provided that Township Council is satisfied, planning staff has prepared an attached holding removal by-law, as seen in Schedule 1, and recommends the holding provision be removed. INTRODUCTION Slovenski Park has submitted a request to amend the Township Zoning By-law by removing the holding provision (h6) from their site, which is known municipally as 4408 Sideroad 25 N. The holding provision

PLANNING REPORT for the TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH

Prepared by the County of Wellington Planning and Development Department

MEETING DATE: April 21, 2021 TO: Glenn Schwendinger, CAO/Clerk

Township of Puslinch FROM: Zach Prince, Senior Planner

County of Wellington SUBJECT: SCHEDULES:

Holding Removal – Slovenski Park 4408 Sideroad 25 N, Township of Puslinch 1 – Draft Amending By-law


encompasses the entire property, with an area of approximately 7.16 hectares (17.7 acres). The subject site is legally described as CON 2 PT LOT 25 in the Township of Puslinch, see Figure 1. BACKGROUND The Slovenski Park has existed on this site for a considerable amount of time. The former Puslinch Zoning By-law (19/85) zoned the subject lands as a site specific Agriculture (A-7) Zone, which permitted a hall for meetings and banquets, a travel trailer park containing a maximum of 60 seasonal tourist trailers, outdoor recreation and a single dwelling for a caretaker. The new Puslinch Zoning By-law has since placed the subject lands into a site specific Natural Environment Zone (NE (sp8), applied a holding provision (h6), and has also placed the site under the Environmental Protection Overlay. Although the updated Township By-law has changed the zoning from A to NE, the site specific permissions continue to apply. The addition of the holding provision (h6) adds permissions for an expansion of up to forty (40) additional trailers, subject to Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks approval and the subsequent removal of the holding provision.

Figure 1 - Subject Property

REQUIREMENTS OF HOLDING REMOVAL As identified in the Township of Puslinch Zoning By-law (023/18), the holding provision (h6) has the following condition for removal: Removal of the holding symbol shall not be permitted until it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction

of Council that the approval requirements of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MOEE) regarding the developments on individual on-site sewage systems required to service the additional 40 units have


been met. As part of the applicant’s request to remove the holding provision in place on the subject lands, the following information was provided:

Environmental Compliance Approval letter from Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (now Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks) (dated March 4th, 2019);

Grand River Conservation Authority permit for servicing infrastructure installation (dated August 25th, 2020)

Planning staff notes for Council that the applicant has provided a letter (dated November 19th , 2020) from RJ Burnside & Associates Limited confirming that the on-site sewage works have been installed in conformance with the ECA approvals.

Upon removing the holding provision (h6) from the subject lands the following uses, as laid out within the site specific provisions, would continue to apply:

Hall for meetings and banquets A travel trailer park containing a max. of 60 seasonal travel trailers. Outdoor recreation uses. A Single Dwelling for the caretaker Infrastructure associated with providing servicing for the onsite trailers and recreation facility and accessory

Section 15.0 Holding Provisions within the By-law identifies permitted uses and states that upon the removal of the holding provision that a maximum of one-hundred (100) seasonal travel trailers shall be permitted on-site. Provided that Council is satisfied and the holding provision is removed, the Slovenski Park is permitted within the Zoning By-law to expand from sixty (60) trailers to one-hundred (100). To ensure future clarity for the site specific permissions on site, once the holding provision is removed, Planning staff suggest that the permissions for the maximum number of seasonal travel trailers (as stated in the site specific zoning provision) should be clarified through a future housekeeping amendment. TOWNSHIP CONSULTANT COMMENTS The application and supporting documentations were circulated to Harden Environmental Services Limited, GM Blueplan, and Greg Scheifele. The following comments have been received:

Harden Environmental Services Limited (Township Hydrogeology Consultant) – No objection GM Blue Plan (Township Engineer) – No objection Greg Scheifele (Township Environmental Consultant)– No objection

FUTURE PLANNING APPLICATIONS & APPROVALS

The Township of Puslinch is subject to a site plan control by-law #2019-029 which places the entire Township into a Site Plan Control Area. This by-law does establish uses and situations where the by-law does not apply; however, in staff’s review of this by-law the addition of seasonal trailers to the Slovenski Park would not be exempt. The future expansions of the Slovenski Park to accommodate the additional trailers on-site is subject to the Township’s site plan approval process. This process will ensure that the Township has a record of the existing site layout and the addition of trailers can be reviewed by the Township’s consultants regarding items such as site layout, location of trailers in relation to property lines and natural features, access, safety perspective etc. This process will also allow the Grand River Conservation Authority to comment on the expansion of the site with respects to the additional trailers.


RECOMMENDATION

The removal of the holding by-law would allow for additional travel trailers on the subject property. The applicant has submitted the MOECP approvals and has indicated that the septic system has been installed. The application has been reviewed by the Township consultants and no objections were raised. Planning staff have no concerns and recommend that the Township approve the lifting of the holding provision. Respectfully submitted, County of Wellington Planning and Development Department _______________ Zach Prince MCIP RPP Senior Planner

Attachment 1: Draft Holding Removal By-law

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT to By-law #023/18

for

Slovenski Park Ltd. CON 2 PT LOT 25

Township Rezoning Application D14/SLO


BY-LAW NUMBER ____________

A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER #023/18, AS AMENDED, BEING THE ZONING BY-LAW OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH

WHEREAS, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch deem it appropriate and in the public interest to amend By-Law Number 023/18 pursuant to Sections 34 and 36, of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. That Schedule “A” of By-law 023/18 is hereby amended by removing from CON 2 PT LOT 25 the HOLDING ZONE PROVISION (h6) from the subject area, as shown on schedule “A” of this By-law.

2. That this By-law shall take force and effect on the date of passing and come into force in

accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS ______ OF __________________________, 2021. __________________________________ ___________________________________ MAYOR CLERK READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS ______ OF __________________________, 2021. __________________________________ ___________________________________ MAYOR CLERK


BY-LAW NUMBER ____________

Schedule "A"

That the property be rezoned from “NE(sp8)” with a holding provision (h6), to “NE(sp8)” without a holding provision.

This is Schedule "A" to By-law No. ____________ Passed this day of ___ , 2021. ______________________________________ MAYOR ______________________________________ CLERK


EXPLANATION OF BY-LAW NO. __________ By-law Number amends the Township of Puslinch Zoning By-law #023/18 by removing the holding provision (h6) from the site specific Natural Environment (NE(sp8)) Zone that applies to lands legally described as CON 2 PT LOT 25, within the Township of Puslinch, and known municipal as 4408 Sideroad 25 N. The purpose of this by-law is to allow for an additional 40 travel trailers to be established on-site by removing the holding provision (h6) from the subject lands. The subject holding removal required that Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks approval be obtained regarding the construction of an on-site sewage system. The applicant has provided confirmation that Ministry approvals for the septic system have been issued and that the on-site sewage system has been installed. The removal of the holding provision allows an increase in the number of trailers permitted on site from 60 to a maximum of 100.

7.2. Consultation of Growing the Greenbelt (ERO#019-3136) – HCA Submission

BD12, 2873 MOVED BY: Brad Clark SECONDED BY: Maria Topalovic THAT the Board of Directors approve the HCA responses provided in the table attached to the April 1, 2021 report titled “Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt”, as amended; THAT staff be directed to submit this information to the Province of Ontario prior to April 19, 2021 as the HCA comments to the Environmental Registry of Ontario posting ERO#019-3136, and; THAT HCA staff confirm with Conservation Ontario that the Board of Directors of the HCA have endorsed the comments as detailed in the attached table and previously provided to Conservation Ontario. CARRIED BD12, 2874 MOVED BY: Susan Fielding SECONDED BY: Brad Clark THAT the HCA staff comments be amended to add, “The direction of the County of Wellington must be considered in finalizing the boundaries of the Greenbelt expansion relating to settlement areas, hamlets, and industrial areas”. CARRIED

7.2

Report TO: Board of Directors FROM: Lisa Burnside, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) RECOMMENDED & PREPARED BY: T. Scott Peck, MCIP, RPP, Deputy CAO, Director,

Watershed Planning & Engineering MEETING DATE: April 1, 2021 RE: Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

STAFF RECOMMENDATION THAT the Board of Directors approve the HCA responses provided in the table attached to the April 1, 2021 report titled “Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt”; THAT staff be directed to submit this information to the Province of Ontario prior to April 19, 2021 as the HCA comments to the Environmental Registry of Ontario posting ERO#019-3136, and; THAT HCA staff confirm with Conservation Ontario that the Board of Directors of the HCA have endorsed the comments as detailed in the attached table and previously provided to Conservation Ontario. BACKGROUND The Greenbelt Plan was first introduced in 2005. The most recent version of the Greenbelt Plan was approved July 1, 2017. The Greenbelt Plan, together with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan provide direction regarding where urban development should take place to permanently protect agricultural lands and ecological and hydrological features, areas and functions occurring on this landscape. It is noted that the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan does impact the HCA as this landscape feature is located outside of the HCA watershed “The Greenbelt is a broad band of permanently protected land which:

• protects against the loss and fragmentation of the agricultural land base and supports agriculture as the predominant land use.

• gives permanent protection to the natural heritage and water resource systems that sustain ecological and human health and that form the environmental framework around which major urbanization in south-central Ontario will be organized.

• provides for a diverse range of economic and social activities associated with rural communities, agriculture, tourism, recreation and resource uses.

• builds resilience to and mitigates climate change. Section 5.6.1 of the Greenbelt Plan outlines that “The Province shall continue to explore opportunities to grow the Greenbelt to uphold and strengthen the Province’s growth management strategy and provide additional protection to sensitive areas from development pressures.” On February 17, 2021, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing posted a proposal summary on the Environmental Registry of Ontario that they are seeking feedback on ways to grow the size of the Greenbelt. The posting is titled “Consultations on growing the size of the Greenbelt (ERO#019-3136) and highlights two priority areas. The Ministry is seeking feedback with initial focus on the Paris Galt Moraine and adding, expanding and further protecting Urban River Valleys. The Ministry has also detailed principles for growing the Greenbelt as follows:

• No consideration of removal requests or land exchanges

• No consideration of policy changes

• Supports Greenbelt Plan objectives, vision and goals

• Follows Existing Amendment Process

• Connects physically and/or functionally to the current Greenbelt

• Considers impacts on existing provincial priorities Lastly, the posting includes 6 questions that the Ministry is requesting feedback on as part of this consultation process. It is noted that the proposal is a high-level planning exercise at this point with the Ministry seeking feedback and direction on the initial ideas posed and answers to the provided questions. STAFF COMMENT The 6 questions provided by the Ministry in the posting and the HCA staff response to each question is provided in Appendix “A”. To summarize the staff response, the Paris Galt Moraine is a landscape feature and it is located outside of the HCA’s jurisdiction and is north of the top end of our watershed as detailed in Appendix “B”. The Paris Galt Moraine does however play an important role from a groundwater and hydrological perspective as the area is the headwaters of Fletcher Creek and ultimately, Spencer Creek. The coldwwater features of this watercourse are dependent on the groundwater and hydrological regime in this area. In this regard, while the landscape feature is

located outside of the HCA’s watershed, including the Paris Galt Moraine within the Greenbelt will serve to protect the groundwater and hydrological features and the associated benefits to Fletcher Creek and Spencer Creek. As such, staff are supportive of including the Paris Galt Moraine in the Greenbelt Plan The Greenbelt Plan already identifies urban river valleys as show in Appendix C. The only urban river valley currently identified in the Greenbelt Plan located within the HCA watershed is Fifty Creek. The existing policies and proposed for urban river valleys only apply to public lands. HCA is supportive of adding urban river valleys in principle, however, the HCA does not own any other lands along the Lake Ontario shoreline beyond Fifty Creek that include river valley lands. As such, we would want to ensure that the City of Hamilton is supportive of any policy direction in this regard. Stoney Creek and Battlefield Creek are urban river valleys that connect Lake Ontario to existing Greenbelt designated lands above the Niagara Escarpment. The HCA has landholdings in this area including the Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area and the Saltfleet Conservation Area and Stoney Creek and Battlefield Creek provide that linkage between Lake Ontario to these conservation areas and Greenbelt lands above the Niagara Escarpment. Including the river valley lands within the Greenbelt may strengthen that connection, but it is noted that as the policies only relate to public lands, the strength of this linkage is limited as it only applies to public lands. HCA staff are aware that the City of Hamilton has considered the addition of urban river valleys in the past. It is noted that urban river valley protection is already in place through municipal land use planning documents that designate and zone these valleys open space or hazard lands which preclude development, the valleys are also subject to development restrictions from a floodplain and erosion (natural hazards) perspective and are regulated through conservation authority permit regulations. In this regard, urban river valley policies may be additional policy requirements to existing requirements that achieve the same end. As noted, the Greenbelt policies only apply to public lands. As such, while HCA staff is supportive of adding urban river valleys in principle, the rationale for this approach should be further detailed, and, at a local level, this additional policy may not be necessary given the already existing protections in place. The remaining questions and the HCA response is detailed in the Appendix “A”. These questions relate to defining boundaries for areas, other areas to potentially grown the Greenbelt and how to balance priorities. The HCA response speaks to:

• requiring science-based information and the geographical extent of the feature to define boundaries.

• confirming that within the HCA watershed the majority of the lands are already within the Greenbelt Plan area or the City’s urban boundary with limited area available to add to the Greenbelt.

• the importance of protecting lands in the long term from a natural heritage perspective and to ensure people stay connected to nature.

At the March 4, 2021 Board of Directors meeting, a question was asked how this consultation relates to the Eramosa Karst Conservation Area and the associated feeder lands. HCA staff note that these lands are located outside of the Greenbelt Plan area and within the City of Hamilton’s urban boundary. The lands are not part of a valley area that could be considered an urban river valley and would not be included as part of this process. STRATEGIC PLAN LINKAGE The initiative refers directly to the HCA Strategic Plan 2019 - 2023:

• Strategic Priority Area – Natural Heritage Conservation o Initiatives – Promote sustainable development by working with the City of

Hamilton on natural heritage issues and undertake the HCA plan input and review program

AGENCY COMMENTS Not applicable. LEGAL/FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Not applicable. CONCLUSIONS This report has been prepared to highlight the process the Province is undertaking in consulting on growing the Greenbelt. The report details HCA staff response to the questions posed as part of the consultation process and subject to Board of Directors approval, will be submitted to the Province before the April 19, 2021 commenting deadline. It is noted that the comments have been submitted to Conservation Ontario already to allow them time to summarize all conservation authority comments provided. Conservation Ontario will be advised when the HCA Board of Directors approves the comments. Lastly, HCA staff will keep the Board of Directors apprised as this program proceeds and further details are provided by the Province.

Appendix “A”

Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

(ERO#019-3136)

Consultation Table

Please submit comments to Nicholas Fischer (CO) by March 29th, 2021

(mailto:[email protected])

Name: Scott Peck

Conservation Authority: Hamilton

As a reminder, please submit one comment table per CA. Thank you.

Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

Discussion Questions CA Comments What are your thoughts on the initial focus area of the Study Area of the Paris Galt Moraine?

The Paris Galt Moraine as a landscape feature is located outside of the watershed of the Hamilton Conservation Authority. As shown on the provided Paris Galt Moraine (PGM) Study Area Map, the PGM is located immediately north on the HCA watershed boundary. With that said, the PGM does provide important benefits to the HCA’s watershed, specifically, the Fletcher Creek Swamp Forest. The “Hamilton Natural Areas Inventory, 3rd Edition, 2014” notes that “numerous springs where groundwater discharges from the overburden aquifer in the Galt Moraine have been noted in the northern portion of this area. The Galt Moraine functions as a regional groundwater recharge zone. Due to the shallow sandy soils in the inter-moraine area, the groundwater resource is susceptible to contamination. The hydrological regime of this large natural area is groundwater dependent. Land use changes within or in the vicinity of the study area could adversely impact the study area and the regional hydrological regime.” Further, “Fletcher Creek originates along the southeast face of the Galt Moraine. It drains

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through extensive wetlands before entering Spencer Creek. Groundwater discharge from the Galt Moraine combined with the moderating effects of the swamps, provides this headwater creek with a permanent high quality coldwater regime. The Fletcher Creek area serves two hydrological functions, it maintains the significant coldwater headwaters stream habitat and the regional hydrological balance.” It is with this background that the inclusion and addition of the PGM to the Greenbelt will serve to protect the function of the Fletcher Creek Swamp, the associated coldwater headwaters and the regional hydrological regime.

What are the considerations in moving from a Study Area to a more defined boundary of the Paris Galt Moraine?

It would be important that the considerations for a more refined boundary of the PGM be based on the actual extent of the feature on the landscape, technical guidance from reports that map the feature and to be science based to ensure the protection of the surface and ground water features.

What are your thoughts on the initial focus area of adding, expanding and further protecting Urban River Valleys?

The Greenbelt Plan contains policies related to Urban River Valleys and Fifty Creek is identified in the current plan as an Urban River Valley. The Fifty Point Conservation Area includes portions of Fifty Creek and the current policies of the Greenbelt Plan apply to this area. It is important to note that these policies only relate to publicly held lands. As it relates to adding additional urban river valleys, the HCA is supportive of this in principle. We note that the HCA does not own any other lands along the Lake Ontario shoreline beyond Fifty Creek that include river valley lands and as such, we would want to ensure that the City of Hamilton is supportive of any policy direction in this regard. With that said, HCA notes that Stoney Creek and Battlefield Creek are urban river valleys that connect Lake Ontario to existing Greenbelt designated lands above the Niagara Escarpment. Specifically, the HCA has landholdings in this area including the Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area and the Saltfleet Conservation Area. Stoney Creek and Battlefield Creek provide that linkage

between Lake Ontario to these conservation areas and Greenbelt lands above the Niagara Escarpment. Including the river valley lands within the Greenbelt may strengthen that connection. As noted though, the policies only relate to public lands and as such, the protection the linkage noted would provide would be limited as it only applies to public lands. Further, HCA staff are aware that the City has considered the addition of urban river valleys in the past. In this regard, it is noted that urban river valley protection is already in place through municipal land use planning documents that designate and zone these valleys open space or hazard lands which preclude development, the valleys are also subject to development restrictions from a floodplain and erosion (natural hazards) perspective and are regulated through conservation authority permit regulations and requirements and certain lands are already in public ownership by the municipality in the form of parks and green spaces. The urban river valley policies may just be additional policy requirements in addition to existing requirements that achieve the same end. As already noted, the Greenbelt policies only apply to public lands. As such, while the HCA is supportive of adding urban river valleys in principle, the rationale for this approach should be further detailed, and, at a local level, this additional policy may not be necessary given the already existing protections in place.

Do you have suggestions for other potential areas to grow the Greenbelt?

The majority of the HCA’s watershed is already designated within the Greenbelt Plan or as within the Urban Boundary of the City of Hamilton. In this context and as it relates to our interests in the HCA watershed, we have no specific area to identify to grow the Greenbelt.

How should we balance or prioritize any potential Greenbelt expansion with the other provincial priorities mentioned above? (see ERO posting for priorities)

There will be lands that are set aside now and for the future. The Province’s Growth Plan requires municipalities to designate land for residential and employment purposes. This should be done in concert with protecting natural heritage lands and agricultural lands. Designated features, provincially, regional and locally should be set aside and included in a Greenbelt Expansion

while identifying lands, that may be available to growth subject to municipal official plans

Are there other priorities that should be considered?

The needs of people should be considered as well from a well-being perspective. People need places to live and work and they also need their communities to be livable, walkable with natural areas, landscapes and clean water. The social aspects of policies should be considered.

General Comments

Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt (ERO#019-3136)

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this proposal. HCA is supportive of efforts to identify and conserve natural heritage lands now and for future generations. Given the expected growth in Ontario, maintaining and enhancing natural lands and setting aside lands to be protected will be important so people can stay connected to natural areas and that the natural features of these areas can be maintained and enhanced as Ontario grows.


Appendix “B”

Appendix “C”


BY-LAW NO 027-2021

A by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of funds to meet current expenditures of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.

WHEREAS in accordance with Section 407 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as amended, the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch (“Township”) considers it necessary to have authorization in place in the event that temporary borrowing is required to meet current expenditures for the year 2021 until taxes are collected and other revenues are received; and WHEREAS the total amount which may be borrowed from all sources at any one time to meet the current expenditures of the Municipality, except with the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board, is limited by Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended; and WHEREAS the total amount previously borrowed by the Township pursuant to Section 407 that has not been repaid is NIL. NOW THEREFORE the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch hereby enacts as follows:

1. That the Mayor and Treasurer be and the same are hereby authorized on behalf of the Township to borrow from time to time by way of a promissory note from THE TORONTO DOMINION BANK (“TD”) a sum or sums not exceeding in the aggregate of $1,500,000.00 to meet, until taxes are collected and other revenues are received, the current expenditures of the Township for the year as permitted by Section 407 of the Municipal Act and to give to TD promissory notes, sealed with the Township’s corporate seal and signed by the Mayor and Treasurer for the sums borrowed plus interest.

2. That the total amount borrowed at any one time plus any outstanding amounts of principal borrowed and accrued interest shall not exceed, a) from January 1 to September 30 in the year, 50 percent of the total

estimated revenues of the municipality as set out in the budget adopted for the year; and

b) from October 1 to December 31 in the year, 25 per cent of the total

estimated revenues of the municipality as set out in the budget adopted for the year.

3. For purposes of this by-law, the estimated revenues referred to in section 2

do not include revenues derivable or derived from: a) any borrowing, including through any issue of debentures; b) a surplus, including arrears of taxes, fees or charges; or c) a transfer from the capital fund, reserve funds or reserves.

4. All sums borrowed pursuant to this by-law, as well as all other sums borrowed pursuant to the Act in this year for any purpose will, with interest thereon, be a charge upon the whole of the revenues of the Township for the current year and when this revenue is received.

5. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to apply in payment for all sums borrowed plus interest, all of the monies collected or received on account in respect of taxes levied for the current year or from any other source which may lawfully be applied for this purpose.


________________________________ James Seeley, Mayor

________________________________ Courtenay Hoytfox, Clerk

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BY-LAW NUMBER 028/2021

Being a By-law to Repeal and Replace Schedule “E” of By-law 5000-05, being a By-law to regulate the parking or stopping of vehicles on highways within the Township of Puslinch

Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch has adopted Parking By-law 5000-05, as amended; And whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch deems it necessary and expedient to amend Parking By-law 5000-05, as amended; Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch enacts as follows:

1. Subject to the amendments made in this By-law, in all other respects, By-law 5000-05, as amended, excluding the Schedules thereto, is hereby confirmed unchanged.

2. Schedule “E” of By-law 5000-05 be repealed and replaced with Schedule “E” attached hereto.

3. This By-law shall come into force and effect on the date of its passing and enactment.







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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT to By-law #023/18

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Slovenski Park Ltd. CON 2 PT LOT 25

Township Rezoning Application D14/SLO


BY-LAW NUMBER 2021-029

A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER #023/18, AS AMENDED, BEING THE ZONING BY-LAW OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH

WHEREAS, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch deem it appropriate and in the public interest to amend By-Law Number 023/18 pursuant to Sections 34 and 36, of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. That Schedule “A” of By-law 023/18 is hereby amended by removing from CON 2 PT LOT 25 the HOLDING ZONE PROVISION (h6) from the subject area, as shown on schedule “A” of this By-law.

2. That this By-law shall take force and effect on the date of passing and come into force in

accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 21 OF APRIL, 2021. __________________________________ ___________________________________ MAYOR CLERK READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 21 OF APRIL, 2021. __________________________________ ___________________________________ MAYOR CLERK



Schedule "A"

That the property be rezoned from “NE(sp8)” with a holding provision (h6), to “NE(sp8)” without a holding provision.

This is Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2021-029 Passed this 21 day of April, 2021. ______________________________________ MAYOR ______________________________________ CLERK


EXPLANATION OF BY-LAW NO. 2021-029 By-law Number 2021-029 amends the Township of Puslinch Zoning By-law #023/18 by removing the holding provision (h6) from the site specific Natural Environment (NE(sp8)) Zone that applies to lands legally described as CON 2 PT LOT 25, within the Township of Puslinch, and known municipal as 4408 Sideroad 25 N. The purpose of this by-law is to allow for an additional 40 travel trailers to be established on-site by removing the holding provision (h6) from the subject lands. The subject holding removal required that Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks approval be obtained regarding the construction of an on-site sewage system. The applicant has provided confirmation that Ministry approvals for the septic system have been issued and that the on-site sewage system has been installed. The removal of the holding provision allows an increase in the number of trailers permitted on site from 60 to a maximum of 100.



Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch at its Regular Council meeting held on April 21, 2021.

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 5, Subsection (3) of the Municipal Act, a municipal power including a municipality's capacity, rights, powers and privileges under section 8, shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch at its Regular Council meeting held on April 21, 2021 be confirmed and adopted by By-law; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch hereby enacts as follows: 1) The action of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of

Puslinch, 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 at said meeting are hereby adopted and confirmed.

2) The Head of Council and proper official of the Corporation are

hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action of the Council.

3) The Head of Council and the Clerk are hereby authorized and

directed to execute all documents required by statute to be executed by them, as may be necessary in that behalf and the Clerk authorized and directed to affix the seal of the said Corporation to all such documents.




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