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Essex County Council Regular Meeting Agenda (also available at www.countyofessex.on.ca)

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 County Council Chambers

2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre

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5:45 PM Closed Meeting

Moved by Seconded by That Council move into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reasons:

• Proposed acquisition of property • Labour relations and employee negotiations

7:00 PM Regular Meeting

1. Moment of Reflection

2. Singing of ‘O Canada’

3. Recording of Attendance

4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

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Essex County Council Agenda Regular Meeting July 20, 2016

5. Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes

Moved by Seconded by That the minutes of the June 15, 2016 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented.

6. County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

7. Delegations and Presentations

A) Proposal – To Issue Permits to allow L.E.D. Billboards on Essex County Highways

Mr. David McLarty, SPG Media, Lakeshore, Ontario to speak to County Council.

Moved by Seconded by That Mr. McLarty be permitted to address County Council.

8. Communications

A) Correspondence

1) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

i. View the online versions of the AMO Watch File, dated June 16, 2016, June 23, 2016, June 30, 2016 and July 7, 2016.

ii. Received e-mailed AMO Communications, dated June 13, 2016 regarding AMO Policy Update – Provincial Cabinet Shuffled Halfway Through Mandate

iii. Received e-mailed AMO Communications, dated June 13, 2016 regarding the 2016 AMO/OMSSA Human Services Symposium, September 22, 2016, Hilton Garden Inn, Vaughan.

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iv. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated June 14, 2016 regarding AMO PolicyUpdate – Government to Consult on ExpandingMedical Responses through Fire Services.

v. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated June 16, 2016 regarding OMERSSponsors Corporation (SC) Announces Resultsof Board Compensation By-law Review.

vi. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated June 14, 2016 announcing Fall 2016Local Authority Services (LAS)/MunicipalFinance Officers’ Association (MFOA)Investment Basics Workshops .

vii. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated June 17, 2016 regarding AMO PolicyUpdate – Local Governments Summit:Common Advocacy for Greater Autonomy.

viii. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated June 22, 2016 regarding AMO PolicyUpdate – Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO)Announces 2016 Steward Obligation Decisionfor Blue Box Program Funding.

E-mail forwarded to Eli Maodus, GeneralManager, Essex-Windsor Solid WasteAuthority.

ix. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated June 23, 2016 regarding AMO PolicyUpdate – Review of Canada Post.

x. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated June 27, 2016 regarding AMO PolicyUpdate – Highlights of the June 2016 BoardMeeting.

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xi. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated June 29, 2016 regarding NewFederal/Provincial Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)Enhancement Agreement to Replace theOntario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

xii. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated July 6, 2016 regarding AMO PolicyUpdate – Ontario Asset ManagementRegulation Consultations – Considerations forMembers Taking Part.

xiii. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated July 11, 2016 regarding What’s yourAMO Conference ROI?

xiv. Received e-mailed AMO Communications,dated July 12, 2016 regarding AMO Members’Update – Infrastructure Canada – Phase 1Infrastructure Funding Agreements.

2) Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce

View the on-line version of News from the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, dated June7, 2016, June 21, 2016 and July 5, 2016

3) Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA)

Received e-mail, dated June 16, 2016 regarding the2017 OGRA Conference – Date Change. The newdates are February 26th, 2017 – March 1st, 2017.

4) Planning Consultation (MAH)

Received e-mailed correspondence, dated June 16,2016 regarding proclamation of the Smart Growthfor Our Communities Act, 2015 changes to thePlanning Act, and related Regulations.

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5) Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative(GLSLCI)

i. Received e-mailed copy of their press release,dated June 16, 2016 regarding Mayors OpposeWaukesha Water Diversion and a copy of theBackgrounder.

ii. Received e-mail, dated June 22, 2016regarding Waukesha Statement: MayorsExpress Disappointment over the Approval ofthe Waukesha Diversion Application.

iii. View the online version of Making Waves,dated May 17, 2016.

6) Housing Services City of Windsor

Received e-mail, dated June 21, 2016 from RobOleynik, Program Coordinator regarding SocialInfrastructure Spending Strengthens Communitiesand Grows the Economy in Ontario.

7) Independent Electricity System Operator (ieso)

Received correspondence, dated May 26, 2016regarding their 2015 Annual Report, entitledPowering a Connected World.

View the online version of the IESO 2015 AnnualReport Powering a Connected World.

8) Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)

Received e-mailed correspondence, dated June 13,2016 from Carla Y. Nell, Vice-President MPACregarding Changes to MPAC’s Notice MailingSchedule.

9) Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)

Received ROMA Communications, dated June 24,2016 regarding ROMA Speaks – ConferenceAnnouncement.

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10) City of Windsor

Received e-mail, dated June 24, 2016 from KellyGoz, Coordinator Housing Administration andDevelopment regarding the 2015 Windsor EssexAnnual Report to the Community on the 10 YearHousing and Homelessness Plan.

11) Ministry of Transportation

Received copy of correspondence addressed toMayor Nelson Santos from Jennifer GrahamHarkness, Regional Director West Region, MTO,regarding the widening of Highway 3 in EssexCounty.

12) West Lincoln

Received copy of correspondence addressed to TheHonourable Kathleen Wynne, dated June 28, 2016from Carolyn Langley, Clerk, referring to theirCouncil’s resolution regarding Mandatory MunicipalConsent for Future Renewable Energy Projects.

13) Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario

Received correspondence, dated June 22, 2016responding to Council’s Resolution #138-16regarding the Ontario Government’s Climate ChangeAction Plan.

14) Town of LaSalle

Received correspondence, dated July 4, 2016 fromAgatha Armstrong, Deputy Clerk referring to theirCouncil’s resolution in support of the County’sresolution regarding the Climate Change Action Plan.

15) City of Quinte West

Received e-mailed correspondence, dated July 14,2016 from Jim Harrison, Mayor referring to theirCouncil’s resolution regarding Taxation – Impact onCampgrounds.

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16) Pathway to Potential

View the online version of Pathway to Potential’s E-newsletter, dated July 6, 2016.

Moved by Seconded by That the correspondence listed on the regular agenda for July 20, 2016, be received and the noted action be approved.

B) Resolutions

There are no resolutions for the July 20, 2016 CountyCouncil meeting.

9. Consent Agenda

A) Approval of Invoices – Legal/Consulting Services

Report Number 2016-R014-ADM-0720-BG dated July 20,2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer.

B) Received minutes of the Housing Advisory Committee,dated April 26, 2016.

Moved by Seconded by That the recommendation in the Administrative Report, listed as item 9. A) on the Consent Agenda for July 20, 2016 be approved and further that the information item listed as item 9.B) on the said Agenda be received.

10. Reports and Questions

A) Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC)

Report of the June 9, 2016 ECAAC meeting, Mr. GordQueen, Vice-Chair.

Moved by Seconded by That the minutes of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, dated June 9, 2016 be adopted.

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B) Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA)

Report of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority, dated

May 3, 2016, Mrs. Hilda MacDonald, Vice Chair.

Moved by Seconded by That the minutes of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority, dated May 3, 2016 be received.

C) Tender Summary – 2016 Structure Rehabilitations (5)

Report Number 2016-R023-ENG-0720-TRB, dated July 20,2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of TransportationServices/County Engineer.

D) Tender Summary – 2016 Road Rehabilitation (4)

Report Number 2016-R24-ENG-0720-TRB, dated July 20,2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of TransportationServices/County Engineer.

E) Road User Agreement with Belle River Wind Farm

Report Number 2016-R25-ENG-0720-TRB, dated July 20,2016, from Tom Bateman, Director of TransportationServices/County Engineer.

F) County Road 20 (Seacliff) Environmental Assessment andPreliminary Design


G) Tender Summary – West End Depot Development


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H) Sun Parlor Home Nurse Call System

Report Number 2016-R04–SPH-0720-LM, dated July 20, 2016 from Lynda Monik, Administrator, Sun Parlor Home.

I) 2015 County of Essex Consolidated Financial Report

Report Number 2016-R15-FIN-0720-RM, dated July 20, 2016 from Robert Maisonville, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer.

J) Sale of Surplus Property - Comber Yard, 5805B County Road 46, Lakeshore

Report Number 2016-R16-FIN-0720-RM, dated July 20, 2016 from Robert Maisonville, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer.

11. Unfinished Business

12. New Business

A) Public Reporting of Closed Meeting

13. Adoption of By-Laws

A) By-Law Number 33-2016

A By-law to authorize the sale of part of Lot 5, Concession SMR, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 12R-17005 and as Part 1 on Reference Plan 12R-25257, municipally known as 5805B County Road 46, Lakeshore.

B) By-Law Number 34-2016

A By-law to authorize the execution of a Road User Agreement with SP Belle River Wind LP.

C) By-Law Number 35-2016

Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the County of Essex

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Moved by Seconded by That By-laws #33-2016 through #35-2016, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted.

14. Notice of Motion

15. Adjournment

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Essex County Council Regular Meeting Minutes (also available at County of Essex website)

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 County Council Chambers

2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre

6:00 PM Closed Meeting

147-16 Moved by Mr. Queen Seconded by Mr. Bondy That Council move into a Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reason:

• Labour relations and employee negotiations. Carried

149-16 Moved by Mr. McDermott Seconded by Mr. Queen That Council rise from the Closed Meeting. Carried

7:00 PM Regular Meeting

1. Moment of Reflection

2. Singing of ‘O Canada’


Mayor John Paterson and Mayor Ken Antaya were absent.


There was no disclosure of pecuniary interest.

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Essex County Council Minutes Regular Meeting Page 2 of 10 June 15, 2016

5. Adoption of Regular Meeting Minutes

150-16 Moved by Mr. Bondy Seconded by Mr. Meloche That the minutes of the June 1, 2016 Regular Meeting of Essex County Council be adopted as presented. Carried

6. County Warden’s Welcome and Remarks

Warden Bain welcomed the members and noted that he had attended the following events:

• Announcement at the University of Windsor Automotive Research and Development Centre at which time Premier Wynne announced that $58.8 million would be provided to Fiat-Chrysler Automotive to develop the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Warden Bain also advised that he took the opportunity to speak to the Premier about other issues affecting the County such as the widening of Highway No. 3, the proposed new mega hospital and the lack of energy sources for this area (i.e. electricity and natural gas).

• Elder Abuse Day tree planting at Sun Parlor Home.

• John McGiveny Children’s Centre Annual General Meeting

• WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Annual General Meeting

• Press conference at the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation offices where mayors from several counties called for clarification from the Provincial Government about its plans and any restrictions for residential, commercial, and industrial use of natural gas.


A) 2016 Kingsville Folk Music Festival

John and Michel Law, Sun Parlour Folk Music Society requested to speak to County Council regarding a sponsorship request.

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7. Delegations and Presentations (Continued…)

151-16 Moved by Mr. Queen Seconded by Mr. McNamara That Mr. and Mrs. Law be permitted to address County Council. Carried

Mr. Law advised that plans called for the 3rd Annual Folk Music Society festival to be held on August 12 – 14, 2016 in Kingsville. He noted that last year the festival had been nominated as Tourism Event of the year. This year, no grants had been received towards the festival and they requested that the County of Essex contribute $25,000 towards operation of the festival.

Some Council members spoke in favour of making a donation towards the Folk Music Society festival and stated that they felt the festival was more of a regional festival than specific to their area. In addition, they noted that this particular festival is for all age groups, draws from people all over including the United States and brings significant financial benefit to the Town of Kingsville and the Municipality of Leamington in terms of accommodations and dining. Mrs. Macdonald commented that the Municipality of Leamington donated $5,000 towards this event. Comments were raised that perhaps funding for this type of event should be coming from TWEPI.

Several other councillors expressed concern that if funding were provided for the Kingsville Folk Society then other representatives of festivals will appear before Council requesting funding.

Mr. Bachetti suggested that the festivals should try to be sustainable through the use of sponsorships and not rely on municipal donations.

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It was suggested by several councillors that funding provided to TWEPI might need to be reviewed if it’s determined that festival and other similar grant requests would more appropriately be dealt with through TWEPI. Mr. Gregg stated that the long standing policy of Council regarding grants has been that only grants for capital initiatives in health care and education have been approved.

Moved by Mrs. MacDonald Seconded by Mr. Santos That the request from the Sun Parlour Folk Music Society for a grant in the amount of $25,000 to assist in putting on the festival in 2016 be supported. Motion Lost

B) International Paramedic Competition Winner - Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EWEMS) Team Ontario

Justin Lammers, Deputy Chief, Professional Standards, EWEMS, recognized the Essex-Windsor EMS Team Ontario, comprised of paramedics Chris Kirwan, Lance Huver, Nick Montaleone and Slawomir Pulcer, who won gold at the prestigious annual international paramedic competition, the Rallye Rejviz.

152-16 Moved by Mr. Queen Seconded by Mr. Bachetti That Deputy Chief Lammers and members of the EWEMS Team Ontario be permitted to address County Council. Carried

The EWEMS Team presented a short PowerPoint presentation from the competition where they were awarded the gold medal. Warden Bain presented the team with framed certificates on behalf of County Council.

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C) Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program and Exercise Spring Day VIII

Phil Berthiaume, Emergency Management Coordinator, County of Essex provided County Council with an update on the Exercise Spring Day VIII and the new Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program.

153-16 Moved by Mr. Bachetti Seconded by Mr. Fazio That Mr. Berthiaume be permitted to address County Council. Carried

Mr. Berthiaume presented a PowerPoint presentation providing an update on the Exercise Spring Day VIII held in the County of Essex and the new Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program. He noted that he would provide a copy of this presentation to the local member municipalities.

8. Communications

A) Correspondence

154-16 Moved by Mr. Bondy Seconded by Mr. Santos That the correspondence listed on the regular agenda for June 15, 2016, be received and the noted action be approved. Carried

B) Resolutions

There were no resolutions for consideration at the June 1, 2016 meeting.

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9. Consent Agenda

A) Approval of Invoices – Legal/Consulting Services

Report Number 2016-R013-ADM-0615-BG, dated June 15, 2016 from Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer.

B) Municipal Drainage Report and Assessment

Report Number 2016-R0022-ENG-0615-TRB dated June 15, 2016 from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer.

155-16 Moved by Mr. McNamara Seconded by Mrs. MacDonald That the recommendation in the Administrative Report, listed as item 9.A) on the Consent Agenda for June 15, 2016 be approved and further that the information item listed as item 9.B) on the said Agenda be received. Carried

10. Reports and Questions

A) Report of the Essex County Library Board

Council considered the report of the Essex County Library Board, dated April 27, 2016, presented by Mr. Richard Meloche, Chair.

156-16 Moved by Mr. Meloche Seconded by Mr. DiPasquale That the minutes of the April 27, 2016 Essex County Library Board be received. Carried

B) 2016 CWATS Paving Projects (2)

Report Number 2016-R021-ENG-0615-TRB, dated June 15, 2016, from Tom Bateman, Director of Transportation Services/County Engineer.

157-16 Moved by Mr. Santos Seconded by Mr. Queen That the active transportation pathway on County Road 20 be awarded as follows:

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10. Reports and Questions (Continued…)

CWATS Active Transportation Pathway on County Road 20 to Pierascenzi Construction Ltd. for a total tender amount of $985,920.00 plus H.S.T. Carried

In answer to a question, Mr. Bateman noted that a report providing preliminary information on the environmental assessment that will be undertaken on County 20 will be presented at the July meeting of Council.

158-16 Moved by Mr. Bachetti Seconded by Mr. Bondy That a report be prepared for members of Council setting out information on the County Wide Active Transportation System showing a chart of projects that have been done to date, the money spent on the projects and allocations for a 15 – 20 year program. Carried

Mr. Bachetti requested that the minutes of CWATS meetings be provided to members of Council.

C) Ontario Regulation 397-11 – Energy Conservation and Demand Management

Council considered Report Number 2016-R14-FIN-0615-RM, dated June 15, 2016 from Robert Maisonville, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer.

159-16 Moved by Mr. Fazio Seconded by Mr. Santos That Report Number 2016-R14-FIN-0615-RM, from Robert Maisonville, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, providing Council with information relating to the County’s obligations under Ontario Regulation 397/11 (Green Energy Act); the County’s current status in meeting its responsibilities under the Green Energy Act and detailed energy consumption data for the County’s facility portfolio, be received for information. Carried

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11. Unfinished Business

A) Wheelchair Basketball Game

Mr. Queen noted that the Wheelchair Basketball Game took place at Western Secondary School on Friday, June 10, 2016 and advised that the game raised accessibility awareness for all who attended.

B) Bed Bugs at Essex County Library Sites

Mrs. MacDonald asked that County Council forward correspondence requesting the Library Board to consider hiring an exterminator on a monthly basis to examine and eradicate any bed bugs at any of the Library facilities in the County. She noted that this could affect public use of the Library facilities.

160-16 Moved by Mrs. MacDonald Seconded by Mr. Queen That a letter be forwarded to the Essex County Library Board suggesting that they hire an exterminator to examine and if necessary, to eradicate bed bugs on a monthly basis for every library in the County. Carried

Mr. Meloche noted that if an exterminator would be employed on a monthly basis, more funds would be required from the County.

12. New Business

A) Policy for Funding Events

Mr. Bachetti asked that Administration provide a report to Council outlining the current County no-grant policy so that it can be reviewed and reaffirmed if need be.

B) Public Reporting of Closed Meeting

Warden Bain noted that a Closed Meeting of Essex County Council was held at 6:00 p.m., prior to the regular Council meeting this evening, pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

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12. New Business (Continued…)

Administration provided Council with an update on some labour relations and employee negotiation matters.

161-16 Moved by Mr. McDermott Seconded by Mr. McNamara That County Council ratify:

• Letters of Understanding for both CUPE 2974.1 and 2974.2 regarding the one time implementation of this Pay Equity/Job Evaluation system.

• Terms of Reference for both CUPE 2974.1 and 2974.2 regarding the ongoing maintenance of this Pay Equity/Job evaluation system. Carried

13. Adoption of By-Laws

A) By-Law Number 32-2016

Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex. (June 15, 2016)

162-16 Moved by Mr. Fazio Seconded by Mr. Meloche That By-law #32-2016, having been read a first, second and third time, be finally passed and enacted. Carried

14. Notice of Motion

15. Adjournment

Upon motion of Mr. Bachetti and Mr. Santos, the meeting adjourned at 8:38 PM.

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Tom Bain Warden – County of Essex

Mary Brennan Director of Council Services/Clerk

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MEPCO UPDATE June 16, 2016

OMERS Sponsors Corporation Announces Results

of Board Composition By-Law Review

The OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC) has announced the results of the 2015 OMERS Board Composition Review and its decision to maintain the current structure of the OMERS Administration Corporation (OAC) and SC Boards, subject to: 1) imposing a new limit of six years for a Board member serving as an SC Co-Chair (one employer and employee representative); and 2) strengthening and formalizing the SC Board’s current efforts to engage management, non-union and small union Plan members who are not affiliated with sponsor organizations.

The MEPCO Board supports the SC Board decision and recognizes that redoubling efforts to enable the input of the unaffiliated groups is a further, significant step in meaningful and timely engagement of these groups to inform SC Board decision making.

The recent Cabinet shuffle has Bill Mauro appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs (responsibilities include the OMERS Act). Minister of Finance, Charles Sousa and the new Associate Minister of Finance (ORPP), Indira Naidoo-Harris, have responsibility for Bill 186, the Ontario Retirement Pension Act, ORPP development and implementation.

Further information on the rationale for the SC Board decisions is available at OMERS Board Compensation - Decisions

MEPCO Contact: Bruce McLeod, 416-971-9856 ext. 350 or by email [email protected]

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July 6, 2016

Ontario Asset Management Regulation Consultations – Considerations for Members Taking Part

To Heads of Council, CAOs, and Clerks:

On July 11, 2016 the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ontario will begin consultations on potentially establishing an asset management planning regulation under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015, to set the form and content of municipal asset management plans.

AMO strongly supports municipal asset management and has worked hard to provide resources and programming to help municipalities develop their capacity. However, the Association has significant concerns with a regulatory approach at this time to municipal asset management planning. Our advice to the Province was to not regulate but rather to update the Guideline, and to share and inform to develop a deeper culture of asset management planning. Regulating activity is always a very heavy-handed approach which we ask members to take into account while participating at these provincial consultations.

Since 2012 municipalities seeking provincial funding for infrastructure have been required to demonstrate how a proposal aligns with their asset management plan. This has resulted in nearly all municipal governments doing asset management planning. However, the Province remains concerned that the asset management plans vary substantially in what they contain and how they measure and report. The proposed regulation is focused on addressing this. We are concerned that the Province is proposing to develop a regulation for standardization and consistency purposes that would be of greater use to the Province than to municipal governments.

The consultation document indicates that the Province is proposing to do this by requiring:

• the creation of a municipal asset management policy specifying council’s role and update frequency • an asset inventory that lists the type, quantity, replacement cost, age, and condition of assets • the use of standard service level indicators and measures to allow cross-municipal comparison • a lifecycle management policy that sets out costs, risks, funding options, and future burden • a financial strategy that details an asset’s expenditure requirements, municipal revenues, the range of

funding sources available, etc.

AMO participated in the group of municipal staff that the Province put together to inform its approach. In discussions at the political level, elected representatives advised that:

Preference for guidance – A more thorough and better guidance to municipalities on asset management can achieve greater capacity while respecting municipal diversity. Municipalities have already achieved a significant expansion in asset management with guidance and capacity support. Asset management is more a continuous cycle of planning. Tying asset management to funding application requirements has helped move the practice forward but at the same time, unsuccessful grant applications detract from the use of asset management planning. Taking a guidance, supportive approach is a course of action that, at this time, will be seen to be more helpful than a regulatory approach for 444 municipal governments.

Federal Gas Tax alignment – Any direction, guidelines or a regulation, taken by the Province needs to be consistent with the federal gas tax reporting requirements. Otherwise, municipalities will be doing more work than needed if not aligned.

Municipal capacity – Regulating asset management for the sake of standardization could stretch municipal staff capacity further without a direct municipal benefit.

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Administrative Burden – Increasing regulatory burden on municipal governments is a major drain on municipal staff time and council activity. By regulating municipal asset management plans and requiring these plans to be integrated with all the others municipalities currently do, increases red tape, requires staff time and means councils will need to spend time on ensuring provincial requirements are met, rather than finding solutions to local problems.

In preparing to take part in the consultation process, AMO members may wish to think of their own experiences with asset management planning and the need for regulation. We hope the above concerns will be helpful in informing your input to the Province in this consultation.

AMO Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Advisor, E-mail: [email protected], 416.971.9856 ext. 334.

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2016 AMO AGM and Annual Conference

August 14 - 17, 2016

Caesars Windsor, Windsor, Ontario

With about a month to go until the start of the 2016 AMO AGM & Annual Conference AMO would like to help you start planning your journey to the Conference. There are a few things we would like you to know that are outlined in the attached ROI/Plan your day document and hope they will help you make the most out of the first days of the Conference.

Also, don't forget to visit us online at http://www.amo.on.ca/Events/AMOConference/Programming for:

• A copy of the Conference Program at a Glance; • Details on speakers, sessions and more; • To register online; and • Don't forget to download the AMOmobile app and get started on building your Conference

itinerary Available for all tablets and smartphones! From your smart product click here to be directed to your app store to get AMOmobile today. Alternatively, open up iTunes (Apple Devices), Amazon App Store (Blackberry Devices) or Google Play (Android Devices) search for AMO and download AMOmobile today!

See you in Windsor

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August 14 - 17, 2016

Windsor, Ontario

AMO AGM and Annual Conference

Countdown to Conference SOME HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR ARRIVAL Arrival Checklist Your Hotel If someone else made your reservations, make sure you know which hotel you are staying at, the address of the hotel and your confirmation number. There are five hotels in the AMO Conference Room Block, and many others in Windsor. If you arrive before the hotel’s check-in time, consider picking up your delegate’s kit and visiting the Exhibit Hall at Caesars Windsor. If you pre-registered for any of the Sunday sessions, bring your confirmation sheet as it will have all the logistical details.

Conference Location Caesars Windsor is located at 377 Riverside Drive East. This is where you will find all activities on the Conference program.

Picking up you Registration Badge/Kit: Conference registration is located on the main lobby of Caesars Windsor in the Augustus Tower. You will need to present photo identification in order to pick up your registration package. This helps us with security. Your badge is needed to enter all the conference learning sessions and your kit will contain the detailed program. On Sunday, registration is open from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You may also register on Monday morning; registration opens at 7:30 a.m.

Parking and Driving in Windsor: Caesars has two complimentary parking options available: valet parking is at the main entrance and self-parking in their parking garage. For details visit http://bit.ly/294Ge53

Check out road closures that may affect your travels. http://bit.ly/29bXAfQ

On-site Questions, Lost and Found and more: Visit AMO’s Information Booth for conference related questions. It’s open daily on the first floor of the main lobby of Caesars Windsor in the Augustus Tower.

Windsor/Essex Tourism: Visit Windsor/Essex Tourism and find out about deals and places to visit in the area. They are located across from Caesars Windsor Hotel Check-In.

Sunday, August 14 Registration Hours .......................................................... 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Exhibit Hall 2:00 - 8:00 pm Over 100 vendors exhibit at the AMO Exhibit Hall. Join them on day one of the trade show - Mix, Mingle, and Network. Come out for great company, good conversations and our fundraising activities. Between discussions with friends and colleagues, meet your supplier community and learn about their innovative products and services. At 6:00 pm join the official AMO Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall.

Welcome to Windsor/Essex 8:00 - 10:00 pm Conference hosts, the City of Windsor and County of Essex invite you to join them at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts for their Welcome Reception. Come experience the hospitality of the region as your hosts highlight the area’s gourmet street fare and some of the best of Windsor-Essex’s beverage producers.

REMEMBER: Jump start your Monday morning with coffee with the Exhibitors at 7:30 am. Grab a cup and prepare for Monday’s Official Kick-Off at 8:30 a.m. sharp in the Colosseum Theatre, Caesars Windsor.

For further details on the Conference including a full program at a glance, visit the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca

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August 14 - 17, 2016

Windsor, Ontario

AMO AGM and Annual Conference

Understanding your Conference Return on Investment You can calculate your expenses, but how do you calculate your benefits, and why bother?

Conferences can sometimes come under scrutiny and critisicm - what’s the value? Sometimes people are criticized for not attending and missing clear opportunities to learn and advance the interests of their communities. Whatever the case, looking at return on investment (ROI) has merit.

Getting the most out of the AMO Conference starts by understanding its unique Conference benefits and tracking them for easy reference. If you want to be prepared to answer the question on Return of Investment, here are the areas of benefits.

Areas for ROI Participating in educational sessions. The Conference is the foremost educational opportunity for municipal governments. Connecting unique knowledge needs in over 35 Conference sessions is an opportunity to learn about new trends, best practices and emerging issues, and possible announcements, from both the government and opposition.

Interaction with Ministers and other government officials. This happens at several levels. First, political speeches offer insight on policy positions, emerging issues and possibly announcements, whether government or opposition. The Ministers’ Forum is also a venue to pursue broader policy matters and progress on government action. Finally, the Conference also provides the unique opportunity for municipal delegations to meet one on one with Ministers and other party leaders to flag problems, identify solutions and challenge provincial officials to learn from municipal councillors and staff. 300 or more municipal delegation meetings are expected to take place.

Networking is more than just meeting new people. It facilitates the exchange of ideas and makes contacts that might not otherwise occur. The Conference provides 3.5 days to network with other councillors, staff and vendors at different programmed events.

Connecting with experts. The AMO Conference invites many thought leaders who will challenge and incite beyond your normal work and daily exposure. Experienced professionals that may be beyond your municipal capacity to consult are easily accessible at the Conference.

Connecting with vendors. New technologies, new services/processes, and new equipment all contribute to continuous improvement. It is part of the job to explore possibilities and bring the right ones to life in our communities.

Gain personal knowledge for self-improvement. Conference delegates can sharpen existing skills and develop new ones as speakers share their leadership and motivational ideas.

Participation at the AMO Conference does more than advance one’s own interests and knowledge. It enables us to stand shoulder to shoulder with our municipal neighbours across Ontario. It is an important opportunity to demonstrate that Ontario’s municipal governments work together and stand together in the best interest of the people we serve.

For further details on the Conference including a full program at a glance, visit the AMO website at

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From: Planning Consultation (MAH) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 4:02 PM To: Planning Consultation (MAH) Subject: Proclamation of the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 Changes to the Planning Act, and related Regulations We are writing to provide an update on the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) and the changes the Act makes to the Planning Act. While certain changes to the Planning Act came into force on Royal Assent (December 3, 2015), the majority of changes to the Planning Act will come into force on July 1, 2016, as specified by proclamation. The Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015, which also makes changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, provides for enhanced tools and processes for communities and residents to determine how their neighbourhoods grow, and to plan and pay for growth. The legislation aims to help municipalities recover more costs for growth-related infrastructure, give residents more say in how their communities grow, protect and promote greenspaces, enhance transparency and accountability, set clearer rules for land use planning, give municipalities more independence to make local decisions and make it easier to resolve disputes. Some examples of important improvements to the land use planning system introduced by the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 that will come into force on July 1, 2016 include: Enhancing Municipal Transparency by:

• requiring detailed reporting for municipal collection of density bonusing and parkland fees

• changing the alternative parkland dedication rate for cash-in-lieu payments to incent the acquisition of physical parkland

• requiring some municipalities, in consultation with school boards and the public, to prepare parks plans to help plan for parkland, greenspace, and park facilities

Enhancing Citizen Engagement by:

• requiring explanation of how public input affected a municipal planning decision • ensuring consideration of public input at the municipal level by approval

authorities and the Ontario Municipal Board • requiring locally-designed public consultation policies • facilitating the modernization of the giving of notice through additional methods

(e.g. email) • increasing use and ensuring citizen membership on planning advisory

committees

Increasing Certainty, Stability and Reducing Costs by: • limiting requests for amendments to new official plans and/or new

comprehensive zoning by-laws for 2 years after documents are approved, unless council authorizes the application(s) to proceed

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• providing regulation-making authority to limit requests for amendments to the renamed community planning permit system policy (official plan) and by-law for 5 years after documents are approved, unless council authorizes the application(s) to proceed

• removing the ability to apply for a minor variance for 2 years after a site specific rezoning, unless council authorizes the application(s) to proceed

• limiting approvals and appeals of lower-tier official plans, unless in conformity with upper-tier plans

• removing requirements to review employment land policies Resolving Disputes, Improving Local Decision-Making and Accountability by:

• allowing time to be added to planning decision timelines to resolve disputes prior to appeals (90-day “timeout”)

• restricting appeals of specific provincially-approved matters (e.g. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change approved source water protection boundaries)

• removing appeal of second unit residential policies at official plan updates • requiring clearer reasons for appeals • removing the ability to appeal entire new official plans • providing enhanced opportunities for alternative dispute resolution

To facilitate implementation of the Act, a number of new or changed Planning Act regulations will also come into effect July 1, 2016. The changes affect a range of matters, such as:

• enhancing complete application requirements for official plan and zoning by-law amendments, Minister’s zoning order amendments, and plans of subdivision

• updating and simplifying notice requirements to make them easier for the public to access and understand

• updating notice requirements to deal with notices to multi-tenant residential buildings

• requiring the record sent to the Ontario Municipal Board following an appeal of a minor variance to include the minutes of a public hearing

• changing the name of the “development permit system” to “community planning permit system”, and putting in place a five year “timeout” for privately-initiated amendments to the system after it is established (unless applications are otherwise permitted by the municipality)

• setting out specific rules for planning matters that are in process when the Planning Act changes come into force on July 1, 2016.

You can view copies of the new or amending Planning Act regulations on Ontario’s e-Laws website:

• Ontario Regulation 173/16 (Community Planning Permits) – new, replacing Ontario Regulation 608/06 (Development Permits) – https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r16173

• Ontario Regulation 174/16 (Transitional Matters Relating to the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015) – new – https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r16174

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• Ontario Regulation 175/16 – amending Ontario Regulation 200/96 (Minor Variance Applications) – https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r16175

• Ontario Regulation 176/16 – amending Ontario Regulation 197/96 (Consent Applications) – https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r16176

• Ontario Regulation 177/16 – amending Ontario Regulation 546/06 (Requests to Amend or Revoke Minister’s Zoning Orders) – https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r16177

• Ontario Regulation 178/16 – amending Ontario Regulation 544/06 (Plans of Subdivision) – https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r16178

• Ontario Regulation 179/16 – amending Ontario Regulation 545/06 (Zoning By-Laws, Holding By-Laws and Interim Control By-Laws) – https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r16179

• Ontario Regulation 180/16 – amending Ontario Regulation 543/06 (Official Plans and Plan Amendments) – https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r16180

To assist you with the implementation of the important changes to the land use planning system and the associated regulations, the Ministry is also preparing a number of guidance materials. Information sessions have been held and additional education sessions are being planned for municipalities and stakeholders. Please visit the Ministry’s website periodically for further updates. A copy of the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 can be viewed online on the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s website. If you have any questions related to the Planning Act, please contact (416) 585-6014 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

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From: Laura Bretheim [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 6:13 PM To: David Ullrich ; Simon Belisle ; Nicola Crawhall ; Scott McKay ; Melissa A. Soline ; Catherine Michaud ; Adriana Forest Subject: Waukesha Statement: Mayors Express Disappointment over the Approval of the Waukesha Diversion Application

Dear Cities Initiative members,

Earlier today, the Compact Council approved Waukesha’s application for a diversion of water from the Great Lakes. Please see the statement below for the Cities Initiative’s position on this process. Feel free to contact David Ullrich ([email protected], 312-201-4516) or Simon Belisle ([email protected], 312-201-4517) with any questions. Thank you for your continued participation and collaboration on these important Great Lakes-St. Lawrence issues.

Cities Initiative Statement

Mayors Express Disappointment over the Approval of the Waukesha Diversion Application

Chicago, June 21, 2016 – Today, representatives of the Governors of the eight Great Lakes states approved the diversion application of the City of Waukesha, WI, under the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Water Resources Compact to take water from Lake Michigan and use it outside the Great Lakes basin.

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is extremely disappointed in this decision. It sets a dangerous precedent that leads to more and more cities and counties all around the basin in the U.S. and Canada qualifying for Great Lakes and St. Lawrence water.

The Cities Initiative firmly believes the application does not meet the terms of the Compact. Waukesha will provide water to areas outside the City, will likely damage the Root River with the return flow, and has a reasonable alternative to treat their groundwater as many other communities in Wisconsin and neighboring states are doing.

The Cities Initiative is exploring its options to maintain the utmost protection of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

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The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a binational coalition of 123 mayors and other local officials that works actively with federal, state, provincial, tribal, and first nation governments and other stakeholders to advance the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. For more information, please visit http://glslcities.org/.

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June 13, 2016 To: All Municipal Heads of Council, CAOs, Finance Officers and Clerks,

Treasurers and Tax Collectors From: Carla Y. Nell Vice-President, Municipal and Stakeholder Relations Subject: Changes to MPAC’s Notice Mailing Schedule

A potential strike by Canada Post employees may affect the delivery of Property Assessment Notices to

residential property taxpayers in certain parts of Ontario. A strike deadline has been set for July 1, 2016.

As a result, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has decided to send in-year Notices

earlier than planned to ensure delivery to Canada Post by July 1, 2016. This includes Advisory Notices of

Adjustment, Post-Roll Amended Notices, Special Amended Notices and Tax Incentive Approval Results.

Delivery of these Notices to property owners and related products to municipalities will now be

delivered June 14-17, 2016.

The June Property Assessment Change Notices data extract, which originally included Notices for six

regions, Cornwall (01), Pembroke (04), Barrie (16), Niagara (18), Hamilton (19) and Haldimand, Brant,

Norfolk (20), will now include two additional regions – Brockville (02) and Kingston (05) – to ensure

affected municipalities are provided the products they need to conduct their business.

A full list of revised dates is included below:

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2016 Property Assessment Notices to Hamilton (19) and Brantford (20) are scheduled to be delivered to

Canada Post by July 4; however, if there is a postal disruption delivery of these will be also be on hold.

As you know, MPAC is also in negotiations with OPSEU, the union that represents approximately 1,300

of its 1,700 employees. The bargaining committees have met a number of times over the last few

months and most recently, these meetings included a provincially appointed Conciliation Officer. While

we have reached agreement on a number of items, some key items such as wages and benefits remain

unresolved. A strike deadline has been set for June 17, 2016 at 12:01 a.m.

Further meetings between the bargaining committees have been scheduled for June 15 and 16 and we

are hopeful that we will achieve an agreement that is fair and equitable to our employees and reflective

of the climate in the broader public sector.

As good business practices would dictate, we are in the process of finalizing our contingency plan in the

event that an agreement cannot be reached and a labour disruption is initiated. We will provide details

of that contingency plan, in particular what services will be available and which will not, closer to the

strike date.

Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at 289-315-1287.

Yours truly,

Carla Y. Nell

Vice-President, Municipal & Stakeholder Relations

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Dear Mayor Santos:

Thank.you for your letter to the Honourable Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transpofiationregarding the widening of Highway 3 in Essex County. I have been asked to respond onthe ministers behalf.

First and foremost, our thoughts are wíth the family and friends of the victims in therecent collisions.

To date, the ministry has invested almost $SO-million to complete the widening of 1O kmof Highway 3. The ministry is also currently finalizing the preiiminary Oesign añd Environmental Assessment Addendum for the sectión of ilighway á tf'rorgh the Town"nof Essex, which is the westerly portion of the remaining twollane iection oÌ Higfrway S.

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is listed in the 2015-2019 Southern Hiqhwavs Progr;m under,,planning

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ln the meantime, we continue to monitor conditions on our highways to planimprovements that keep them moving safely and efficienfly. lñ 2ols,the ministryreconstructed the Highway 3 pavement from Essex Road'27 lo Essex Road 34 iEastJunction) in Kingsville. We also added safety improvements including left-turn lanes atCottam Side Road, Graham Road, and Diviéion Road and upgrades"to the traffic signalsat Division Road.

ln addition, the reconstruction was designed to accommodate future wideníng plans.The reconstructed highway will form the westbound lanes for the future four-lanehighway.

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Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention.

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CLERK'S DEPARTMENTJune 28, 2016

The Honourable Kathleen WynnePremier of OntarioLegislative Bldg., Room 281Queen's ParkToronto, ONM7A 1A1

Dear Honourable Premier:

Re: Mandatorv Municipal Consent for Future Renewable Enerqv Proiects

This is to confirm that on Monday, June 27,2016 West Lincoln Township Council adopted thefollowing resolution.

(a) ITEM P74-16WHEREAS, the lndependent Electrical System Operator has requested input onthe RFP process used to award renewable energy contracts, and,WHEREAS, the government indicated that new contracts would be directed towilling host communities, andWHEREAS, three of the five contracts announced on March 10 did not havemunicipal support for the project; and,WHEREAS, there is no differentiation in the Green Energy Act to allow for largersetbacks based on the size of the Turbines being allowed for each installation,andWHEREAS, there has been great disregard for the Township of West Lincoln'sNatural Heritage System and the Tree lnventory during the installation of theTransmission system of the current project

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council of the Township ofWest Lincoln requests:¡ That the Municipal Support Resolution become a mandatory

requirement in the IESO process;That the rules be amended to require that the resolution related tothis support must be considered in an open Council meeting heldafter the community meeting organized by the proponent;That full details of the project, including siting of project elementsand site consideration reports, are required to be made available atthe community meeting and to the Council before the resolution isconsidered; and,

THAT, this resolution be fonruarded to the Premier, Leaders of the OfficialOppositions; Ministers of the Ministry of the Environment, lnfrastructure and

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Energy, RuralAffairs and Agriculture and Food, MunicipalAffairs; Region ofNiagara; Niagara Peninsula Energy lnc.; local MP and MPP; the RenewableEnergy Approval applicants in West Lincoln and to all municipalities in theProvince of Ontario requesting their support.

By copy of this letter, I am advising the appropriate parties of the action taken by Councilregarding Mandatory Municipal Consent for Future Renewable Energy Projects.

lf you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact theundersigned.

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cc: Patrick Brown, Leader of the official opposition, Progressive ConservativeAndrea Honruath, Leader-New Democratic PartyThe Honourable Glen R. Murray, Minister of the Environrnent & Climate ChangeThe Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of lnfrastructureThe Honourable Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural AffairsThe Honourable Glenn Thibeault, Minister of EnergyThe Honourable Bill Mauro, Minister of MunicipalAffairsRalph Walton, Office of the Regional Clerk, Niagara RegionJanie Palmer, Chair, Board of Directors, Niagara Peninsula Energy lnc.Michael Weidemann, President FWRN-LP (NRWC)Dean Allison, MPTim Hudak, MPPIPC/HAF - Rankin Construction, John Maclellan, Operations Manager- RenewableEnergyChris Carter, CAO - Township of West LincolnBrian Treble, Director of Planning and Building - Township of West Lincoln

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Dear Warden Bain

Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding our government's ClimateChange Action Plan and natural gas ¡n Ontario. I appreciate this opportunity to hearyour concerns. To be clear, Ontario is not banning natural gas or forcing anyone off ofit. Natural gas will continue to play a critical role in the energy mix in Ontario in thefuture and beyond that.

Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan is our government's next step in the fightagainst climate change. The action plan outlines the steps Ontario is taking to ensurewe reach our greenhouse gas emissions targets set in our Climate Change Strategy.Fighting climate change while supporting growth, efficiency and productivity is part ofour government's economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-onepriority to grow the economy and create jobs.

The plan will create good jobs, help people and businesses become more energy-efficient, and accelerate a shift to a more sustainable society. lt includes climate-saving actions that focus on making it easier and faster for consumers and industry toaccess new, low-carbon technologies,

Through the action plan, Ontario will invest proceeds generated from cap and trade tofight climate change by helping households use less energy and save more money byinvesting in home energy retrofits, public transit, and social housing retrofits.

Last February as part of a down payment from Cap and Trade, our governmentannounced a $100 million partnership with Enbridge and Union Gas that will helpabout 37,000 homeowners conduct audits to identify energy-saving opportunities andthen complete retrofits.

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My colleagues in the Ontario government and I are committed to creating a low-carboneconomy that will drive innovation, create more opportunities for business andindustry, and generate high-value jobs. Our government's Climate Change Action planlays the foundation for cleaner air, a healthier environment, a stronger eðonomy and abetter future for our children and grandchildren.

Thank you agaín for contacting me. Please accept my best wíshes. -

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Honourable Kathleen WynnePremier of OntarioLegislative Building, Queens ParkToronto, ON M7A 141

Honourable Premier Wynne:

At its regular meeting of Council held June 28, 2016, Council of the Town of LaSalle gave considerationto correspondence received from the County of Essex regarding a Climate Change Action Plan. At thismeeting the following resolution offering support was passed:

240116Moved by Councillor Burns, Seconded by Councillor Renaud

Whereas any policy to move Ontario residenis from affordable natural gas io moreexpensive energy sources would create an unmanageable burden on household andmunicipal budgets;

And Whereas the rising costs of electricity in Ontario are already forcing families and localgovernments to choose between electricity bills and other basic necessities and services;

And Whereas it is estimated that a move to electric heat would add additional $3,000annually to home heating costs and the impacts on municipal buildings would be evengreater;

And llVhereas any move by the Provincial Government to force Ontario lndustry andbusiness away from natural gas to more expensive electric options will have devastatingconsequence on the local economy as employers will relocate to other jurisdictions withmore competitive energy choices;

Now Therefore Be lt Resolved That the County of Essex strongly urges the Governmentof Ontario to reconsider any policy or strategy within the forthcoming "Climate ChangeAction Plan" that would force rural residents and businesses to replace the most affordableenergy option available - natural gas, with more expensive options;

And Further That this resolution be circulated to AMO, ROMA, OSUM, Western OntarioWardens' Caucus, Essex County Municipalities, area MPP's and Union Gas, Director ofAboriginal and Munícipal Affairs.Carried.

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ngDeputy Clerk

cc: Essex County Council* Tom Bain, Warden

HEALTHYVIBRANT CARING @

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CITY OF QUINTE WEST

Office of the MøyorJim Hørrßon

P.O. Box 490Trenton, Ontario, KÙV 5R6

TEL: (613) 392-2841FAX: (613) 392-5608

July 14, 2016

The Honourable Bardish Chagger MPMinisterDepartment of Small Business and TourismCD Howe Building235 Queen StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0H5

Dear Minister Chagger:

RE: Taxation - lmpact on Camoorounds

Please be advised that Council for the City of Quinte West, at its meeting on July 11,2016 passed the following resolution;

Whereas the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has decided that somecampgrounds are too small to qualify for the small business tax deduction;

And Whereas campgrounds in Ontario have begun receiving calls and letters fromCRA warning them of reassessments in part because they are deemed not toqualify for the small business tax deduction since they employ fewer than fivepeople;

And Whereas the camping community provides a source of employment of 15,000jobs across Ontario and supports economic activity by contributing $1 billion toOntario's economy and generating $294 million in tax revenues;

And Whereas Camping ln Ontario, which represents 440 privately-ownedcampgrounds in Ontario, is working with the Canadian Federation of lndependentBusiness to push the Department of Small Business and Tourism, Finance Canadaand the Canada Revenue Agency to implement changes that ensure campgroundsare recognized as small businesses and pay the same taxes as other smallbusinesses;

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Now Therefore Be lt Resolved that the City of Quinte West recognizes the benefitand values all campgrounds throughout Ontario and in Canada and supportsCamping ln Ontario's initiative that changes be implemented to ensurecampgrounds are recognized as small businesses and pay the same taxes asother small businesses;

And further that a copy of this resolution be fonryarded to the Minister of SmallBusiness and Tourism, the local Member of Parliament and all Ontariomunicipalities for their support. Garried

The City appreciates your consideration in this matter

Yours tru ly,

arnson,Mayor -''' -

cc: Neil R. Ellis, MP Bay of QuinteAll Ontario Municipalities

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Brian Gregg, Chief Administrative Officer Corporation of the County of Essex, Suite 202, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON N8M 1Y6 Phone: 519-776-6441, ext. 1325; Email: [email protected]

Administrative Report

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

To: Warden Tom Bain and Members of County Council

From: Brian Gregg Chief Administrative Officer

Date: July 20, 2016

Subject: Approval of Invoices - Legal/Consulting Services

Report #: 2016-R014-ADM-0720-BG

Purpose

To present legal and consulting invoices for Council approval.

Background

Section 15(a)(ii) of By-Law #54-2014, being a By-Law to Provide Rules Governing the Order and Proceeding of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex requires that “auditor’s fees, consultation fees over and above contractual amounts, legal expenses, and items of a capital nature not already approved in budget estimates are to be referred to County Council for approval”.

Discussion

Please find attached for Council’s review and consideration four accounts, totaling $24,346.14, covering a variety of legal and consulting services engagements.

The nature of these accounts is summarized as:

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Name of Legal/Consulting

Service Account Description Amount

Mathews Dinsdale four accounts relating to EMS labour matters $24,346.14

These accounts have been reviewed by Director of Human Resources, Chief, EMS and myself and are considered an accurate representation of the services rendered.

Recommendation

It is the recommendation of Administration that the above accounts, totaling $24,346.14 be approved for payment.

Respectfully Submitted,

Brian Gregg

Originally Signed by Brian Gregg Chief Administrative Officer

Appendix No. Title of Appendix

N/A Due to confidential information of a personal nature being included on the above referenced invoices, Appendix I will be provided to members of County Council under separate cover

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KWWindsor, Ontario April 26, 2016

A meeting of the Housing Advisory Committee is held this day commencing at9:00 o'clock a.m. in Room 407, 400 City Hall Square East, there being present thefollowing members:

Marina Clemens, ChairpersonCouncillor John ElliottMayor Gary McNamara, Town of Tecumseh (arrives at 9:05 a.m.)Anna AngelidisFahimuddin BaiLinda ColtmanSteve GovetteEric Hill (arrives at 9:02 a.m.)Bill KingJessica KippingPaul RenaudMike Van der VlistAngela Yakonich

Re-greÍs received fro m :

Cheryl PorterJim SteeleLeigh Vachon

Also present are the following resource personnel:

Judith Binder, CMHCKelly Goz, Coordinator, Housing Administration and DevelopmentRob Oleynik, Coordinator, Housing Adminístration and DevelopmentKaren Kadour, Committee Coordinator

1. CALL TO ORDERThe Chairperson calls the meeting to order at 9:00 o'clock a.m. and the

Committee considers the Agenda being Schedule "A" attachec! hereto, matters whichare dealt with as follows:

2. DECLARATION S OF CONFLICT

None disclosed

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3. MINUTESMoved by A. Angelidis, seconded by Councillor Elliott,That the minutes of the Housing Advisory Committee of its meeting held January

19, 2016 BE ADOPTED as presented.Carried.

4. BUSINESS ITEMS4.1 incial U Consu Term

ousi AHS ,l 016 F

1 Appropriate and Sustainable Supplv of HousinqMore Affordable Market HousingVibrant Non-Profit Sector

2. Eouitable. rtable Svstem of Financ AssistanceFramework for a Portable Housing BenefitS i m p lified Rent-Gea red-to- I ncome Ca lcu lations

3 People-Centred. Efficient Housinq ProqramsModernized Social Housing ProgramsCoordinated Access SystemTransformation of Supportive Housing System

4. lndioenous Housinq Strateov

5. Kev Steos to End Homelessness

6. Evidence-lnformed Svstemln addition to the provincial initiatives, the Federal2016 Budget includes fundingfor the following initiatives:

o The Federal budget has made a commitment to give greater access to moreaffordable housing by investing in social ínfrastructure by allocating funds to FirstNations, lnuit, northern communities; provinces and territories.

R. Oleynik provides a summary of the Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategyupdate and 2016 Provincial Budgeu2016 Federal Budget as foilows:

There are six themes in the Ontario Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy and2016 Budget which includes:

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o Supports the construction of new affordable housing units, renovat¡on and repairof existing affordable housing and measures to support housing affordability suchas rent supplements.

o Supports the construction, repair and adaptation of affordable housing forseniors.

a Supports the constructíon and renovation of shelters and transition houses forvictims of family violence.

a Supports communities to help prevent and reduce homelessness. Will be fundedunder the Homelessness Partnering Strategy.

a To ensure that these investments are most effective, the Federal Governmentwill consult with provinces, territories, indigenous and other communities and keystakeholders in the coming year to develop a National Housing Strategy.

J. Binder adds funding will be delivered through the existing framework, i.e. $30million to support Federally administered non-profits and co-ops. The documentprovided by J. Binder entitled "Budget 2016 lnvestments in Housing to CMHC" isattached as Appendix "4".

Mayor McNamara states the AMO and FCM have been strong advocates of theHousing Strategy. He indicates they are hopeful Minister Ted McKeekin will visit theCity of Windsor the week of May 24,2016.

4.2 2016 IAH-E Proqram Deliverv Statistics

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R. Oleynik provides an overview of the documents entitled "20'1512016 Multi-Residential Fire Sprinkler System Loan Programs" and the "Homeownership Program(HOP) Rollup 2016".

ln terms of the HOP Rollup 2016, R. Oleynik indicates $300,000 is allocated andnotes this program historically achieves a rapid full take-up. At this time, 400applications have been requested and the maximum loan amount is $20,000.

R. Oleynik reports Ontario Renovates is a labour intensive delivery program andfull take-up is expected.

R. Oleynik advises there are approximately 900 rent supplement units in the Cityand the County.

A. Angelidis suggests in terms of the rent supplements, that dollars be allocatedto other homeless populations as people residing in shelters cannot afford market rent.

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4.3 Win Housinq Connections - Housi nq F¡rst UpdateK. Goz succinctly provides the following comments relating to the Housing First

Update:o ln January 2Q16, the Downtown Mission became a partner of the Windsor Essex

Housing Connection. The Downtown Mission ís resourcing one integratedSupport Worker

o to the team.

ln February 2016, the Mental Health Commission of Canada along withPathways to Housing New York, conducted a Fidelity Assessment of the WindsorEssex Housing First model. lt was recommended that additional positions wouldincrease efficiency and effectiveness of the program. The following positionshave been added lntake Coordinator, Housing lntervention Worker andProgram

. Developer.

As of April 1,2016,74 households are currently supported by the Housing Firstteam.

4.4 Point in Time Count - Homelessness n tive Uodate

lnformation relating to the Point in Time Count as provided by K. Goz is asfollows

a The Point in Time Count was conducted from April 18-20,2016. This initiativeprovides a national picture of homelessness creating a benchmark to assist inreducing homelessness that can followed over time. Current homelessness datafor many communities relies solely on shelter statistics; however, this does notinclude "unsheltered" homelessness that occurs outside of shelter stays.

a The City of Windsor took a three pronged approach to the Point in Time Count -April 18, 2016 - Registry week site survey; April 19-20, 2010 - Point in TimeCount street surveys conducted over three shifts; and April 19 - AboriginalMagnet Event survey site.

a There were 17 Registry sites (including three in the County) within organizationsthat serve the homeless population.

o Two hundred and forty (240) volunteers signed up for the street count with 1%no-show rate.

a Angela Yakonich assisted with the street count.

4.5 HAC's Role - 10 Year Housino & Homelessness Plan

The Chairperson advises that the Subcommíttee tasked to champion theimplementation, evaluation and progress of the 10 Year Housing and HomelessnessPlan met in February 2016. At that meeting K. Goz and J. Binder informed the sub-committee that a number of initiatives are occurring dealing with evaluatíon and requiredmeasurements from the province plus the Point in Time count and the completion of theannual report by June 2016 on the 10 Year Plan. All members felt it was premature forthe sub-committee to move ahead with any initiatives on evaluation until it is knownwhat the province and the federal governments wíll outline by September 2016. At thís

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point, the sub-committee will reconvene and determine how HAC can utilize the data forits own monitoring and evaluation of the 10 Year Plan.

5, UPDATES FROM MEMBERSFahimuddin Bai, Multi-Cultural Councíl provides the following information relating

to the Syrian refugees:. Approximately 623 Syrian refugees have been relocated to permanent

accommodations (average stay in a hotel was o

approximately 23 days).An additional 570 Syrian refugees will arrive in Windsor between now andDecember 2016.

o Refugees numbering 250 from the Congo, Somalia and lraq will also be comingto Windsor.

. Refugees are being interviewed by the MCC to determine education/languageskills and to assist in their placement in the labour market.

6 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held at the call of the Chair

7. ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 10:35 o'clock a.m

CHAIRPERSON

COMMITTEE COORDINATOR

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AGENDAHOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

held Tuesday, April 26,2016at 9:00 o'clock a.m.

Room 407, 4OO City Hall Square EastHour¡n9 Advisory Coñm¡trcc

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT

3. MINUTESAdoption of the minutes of the meeting held January 19, 2016 - attached.

4. BUSINESS ITEMS

4.'l 2016 Provincial Update - 2015 Gonsultation of the Lonq Term AffordableHousinq Strateqv (LTAHS) I 2016 Provincial Budqet I 2016 Federal Budqet

¡ Summary: Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS) Update - attached.. "Ontario's Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy Update" - attached. Document entitled "Building Stronger Communities" - attaches!

4.2 2016 IAH-E Proqram Deliverv StatisticsThe IAH-E Year 3 Program Delivery - HAC Update - April 4,2016

. 2015 Multi-Residential Fire Sprinkler System Loan Program - attached. 2016 Multi-Residential Fire Sprinkler System Loan Program - attached. Home Ownership Program Rollup 2016 - attached.. 2016 Ontario Renovates Program For Homeowner - attached.

4.3 Windsor-Essex Housing Connections - Housinq First Update

4.4 Point in Time Count - Homelessness lnitiative Update

4.5 HAG'S Role - l0 Year Housing & Homelessness PlanGoal 7.1 - "The Housing Advisory Committee, a Committee of the City ofWindsor Council, will be responsible for championing the implementation of thePlan and for evaluating and monitoring progress towards meeting the goals andsfrafegres of the Plan".

4.6 Report from the Sub-Committee

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5. UPDATES FROM MEMBERS5.1 Multi-Cultural Council of Windsor-Essex Countv reqardinq the Svrian

Refuqee lnitiative

6 DATE OF N MEETINGTo be determined

7. ADJOURNMENT

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Budget20l6lnvestments in Housing to CMHC

Delivery Mechanism

Social, lnffastructure,Fund.,'

Social and Affordable Housing

Do.ubling of lAH. (cost-rtratching),

Seniors (no cost-matching)

Shelters for viclims.of family violence (no cost matchingJ'

Renovat¡on and retrofit of social housing (no cost matching)

504 2 years

201 2 years:90 :, 2-)rea¡,s -

574 2 years

IAH (5,000 senior households)'.

'. I AH, (3;0.00:sheltéj. r¡piicês) 1

IAH + CMHC delivery

Rental:Su bsidies for: CMI-1 C-Admin istered l-,1 ousi

Northern and lnuit Housing

TOTAL 4A62*ESDC is receiving $112 million over tì^'o years for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy,**INAC is also receiving $417 million to address immediate housing needs on.¡eserye.***INAC is receiving $34 miìlion over 5 years and up to 8.3 million in ongoing funding to better support shelters sering victims of family violence inFirst Nations communities. May 11,2016

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(also available at County of Essex website)

Thursday, June 9, 2016 3:00 PM

Room “E” 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre

1. Call to Order


3. Members Present:

Christine Easterbrook (Chair) Gord Queen (Vice-Chair) John Boyko Rosemary Florence Therese Lecuyer

Also Present: Mary Brennan, County of Essex Sue White, County of Essex Renée Trombley, County of Essex

Absent: Debbie Alexander Charles Wimperis


5. Adoption of Minutes

13-16 Moved by Mrs. Lecuyer Seconded by Ms. Florence That the minutes of the May 12, 2016 meeting of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee be adopted as presented. Carried

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A) Justin Lammers, Deputy Chief, Professional Standards, Essex-Windsor EMS regarding new PTSD legislation

The Committee members heard a presentation from Mr. Justin Lammers, Deputy Chief, Professional Standards, Essex-Windsor EMS regarding Bill 163, Supporting Ontario’s First Responders Act and the initiatives of Essex-Windsor EMS surrounding this legislation.

Mr. Lammers advised members of the Committee that Chief Bruce Krauter had been very proactive with regards to the introduction of Bill 163. Under the Supporting Ontario's First Responders Act, the presumption allows for faster access to WSIB benefits, resources and timely treatment for first-responders such as firemen, paramedics, emergency medical attendants, ambulance service managers, correctional officers, and dispatchers.

Mr. Lammers advised that a Peer Support Team had been put in place in Essex-Windsor so that if a paramedic had a “bad call”, the Peer Support Team would