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p. 1 p. 3 p. 5 p. 7 p. 9 p.11 p. 15 TOWNSHIP OF ESSA CONSENT AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2018 A - ITEMS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Correspondence from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs dated November 5, 2018, re: Notification of NASM Plan Approval. Correspondence from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated November 7, 2018, re: Watershed Flood Risk Assessment - Nottawasaga Valley. Correspondence from the Simcoe County District School Board dated November 7, 2018, re: Education Development Charge By-law. Correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO): a) November 8, 2018 - Queen's Park This Week b) November 14, 2018- Cannabis Retail Regulation Released Correspondence from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit dated November 13, 2018, re: 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. E-mail from Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs dated November 15, 2018, re: Fire Services Labour Relations Reform! B - ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR ACTION None to be presented. C - ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR REVIEW AND REPORT TO COUNCIL None to be presented.

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TOWNSHIP OF ESSA CONSENT AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2018

A - ITEMS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION

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Correspondence from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs dated November 5, 2018, re: Notification of NASM Plan Approval.

Correspondence from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority dated November 7, 2018, re: Watershed Flood Risk Assessment - Nottawasaga Valley.

Correspondence from the Simcoe County District School Board dated November 7, 2018, re: Education Development Charge By-law.

Correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO): a) November 8, 2018 - Queen's Park This Week b) November 14, 2018- Cannabis Retail Regulation Released

Correspondence from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit dated November 13, 2018, re: 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.

E-mail from Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs dated November 15, 2018, re: Fire Services Labour Relations Reform!

B - ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR ACTION

None to be presented.

C - ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR REVIEW AND REPORT TO COUNCIL

None to be presented.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Ministere de !'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales

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t?ontario 1 Stone Road West Guelph, Ontario N1G 4Y2 Tel: 877-424-1300 Fax: 519-826-3259

1 Stone Road West Guelph (Ontario) N1G 4Y2 Tel. : 877-424-1 300 Telec. : 519-826-3259

Environmental Management Branch

November 5, 2018

Township of Essa c/o The Clerk 5786 Simcoe County Rd. 21 Utopia, ON LOM no

RE: Notification ofNASM Plan Approval

This is to inform you that a NASM Plan has been approved in your municipality.

Approval has been granted to : Date Approved: Address:

Davis Farms & Developments Lim ited, c/o Donald Davis November 5, 2018, 2018 7289 County Road 56 Utopia, ON LOM 1 TO

The NASM Plan has been assigned reference number 23647.

The approved NASM Plan will expire on December 31, 2022.

The NASM Plan refers to the following NASM and land application sites:

NASM Description Source Cateaorv

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Items 1 to 13 mixed with ASM, fertilizer,

compost or Cat. 1 or 2 NASM

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Sewage biosolids

Town of New Techumseth, Alliston

OCWA - Arthur

OCWA - Angus

Corporation of the City of Barrie, Barrie

Corporation of the City of Barrie, Oro Station

Town of the Blue Mountains

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury

Ferrero Canada, Brantford

Golden Ontario Products Limited, Mount

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Forest

OCWA Grand Valley

Region of York

lnnservices Util ities Inc., lnnisfil

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Foodland O N TA!U O

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Sewage biosolids Twp of Ramara 3

Sewage biosolids Town of Meaford 3

Sewage biosolids OCWA - Mount Forest 3

Sewage biosolids City of Orillia 3

Sewage biosolids Town of Parry Sound 3

Sewage biosolids OCWA Penetanguishene 3

Sewage biosolids OCWA- Shelburne 3

Sewage biosolids Muskoka District Municipality, Huntsville 3

Sewage biosolids Durham Region , Sunderland 3

Sewage biosolids Town of New Tecumseth, Tottenham 3

Sewage biosolids OCWA- Wasaga Beach 3

Land Application Sites Concession Lot Geotownship Roll number

7 26 Essa 432101000811301

7 19 Essa 432101000304400

For more information or questions about compliance and enforcement, visit the Ministry of the Environment's website: www.ontario.ca/nasm-moe or call 1-800-565-4923.

For more information about training, certification, education and NASM Plan approvals, visit the Ontario Ministry of Agricultu re, Food and Rural Affairs' website: www.ontario.ca/nasm-omafra or call 1-877-424-1300.

L.A. Senyshyn, Director Section 28, 0 . Reg. 267/03, as amended

c: Andrew Barrie, OMAFRA Field Specialist Dirk Woudenberg, MECP Barrie District Office

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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

November 7, 2018

Attention: CA Os at Adj ala Tosorontio, Clearview, Collingwood, Essa, New Tecumseth, Springwater, Wasaga Beach

To Whom It May Concern:

Re: Watershed Flood Risk Assessment - Nottawasaga Valley

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) recently completed a flood risk assessment of several key flood damage centres in the Nottawasaga Valley watershed.

NVCA staff wish to advise that the results of the study do not replace existing floodplain information and should not be used for the purposes of reviewing development or establishing insurance premiums related to flooding.

The study was funded in part through Public Safety Canada's National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP). There are four funding streams available under the NDMP: risk assessments, flood mapping, mitigation planning and structural mitigation projects. The NDMP requires risk assessments to be completed before funding is available for flood mapping.

The objective of the study was to provide NVCA and communities with a better understanding of the extent of damages/risk possible from flooding events. The intended outcome was to identify areas where current engineered floodplain mapping is outdated or non-existent, especially in communities at high risk of flooding and/or the impacts of flooding.

The communities of Alliston, Angus, Collingwood, Creemore, Elmvale, Shelburne, and Stayner were selected for the study based on the estimated number of potentially affected structures within the floodplain . The estimated dollar value of flood damages, number of roads without safe access, population impacted and other factors were considered in this assessment.

As noted above, the study is intended to identify opportunities to update engineered floodplain mapping in areas where current mapping is outdated or non-existent, especia lly in communities with higher risk of flooding and related damages.

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority 8 195 S'h Line, Utopia, ON LOM lTO T : 705-424-1479 F: 705-424- 2115 [email protected] • nvca.on.ca A member of Conservation Ontario

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

NVCA staff will be following up with the individual municipalities to discuss next steps and any questions on the study. Please feel free to contact Mark Hartley, NVCA Senior Engineer, at [email protected] or 705-424-1479 ext. 247 should you have any concerns.

Sincerely,

Mark Hartley, P. Eng. Doug Hevenor

Senior Engineer Chief Administrative Officer

Copy: • Ms. Gail Ardiel, NVCA Board Chair and Deputy Mayor of the Town of The Blue

Mountains • Ms. Deb Doherty, NVCA Board Member and Councillor for the Town of Collingwood • Ms. Connie Leishman, NVCA Board Member and Councillor for the Township of

Clearview • Ms. Nina Bifolchi, NVCA Board Member and Deputy Mayor for the Town of Wasaga

Beach • Hon. Jim Wilson, MPP Simcoe Grey • Hon. John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry • Hon. Rod Phillips, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks • Insurance Bureau of Canada/Collingwood Insurance Brokers • Mr. Ken Hale, President, Georgian Triangle Development Institution • Mr. Chris Hibberd, NVCA, Director Watershed Management Services

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority 8195 gth Line, Utopia, ON LOM lTO T : 705-424-1479 F: 705 -424-2 115 [email protected] • nvca.on.ca A member of Conservation Ontario

~ Simcoe County ~ District School Board

November 7, 2018

Re:

Attention:

Simcoe· County District School Board Education Development Charges

Clerk's Office

To whom it may concern:

Please be advised that on October 25, 2018, the Simcoe County District School Board passed an Education Development Charge By-Law.

Please find enclosed the Notice of Passage. We request that you please share this information with your Building Department as well as any other municipal staff or Council as required. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

~ Brian Jeffs Superintendent of Business and Facilities

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NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF AN EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGE BY-LAW BY THE

SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

TAKE NOTICE that the Simcoe County District School Board passed Education Development Charge By-law, 2018 on the 25th day of October 2018, under section 257.54 of the Education Act;

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal the By-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly the Ontario Municipal Board) under Section 257.65 of the Act by filing with the Secretary of the Simcoe County District School Board on or before the 4th day of December 2018, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection together with the prescribed appeal fee of $300.00 payable to the Minister of Finance.

The By-law comes into force on October 30, 2018 and has a one year term.

The schedule of education development charges imposed by the By-law is as follows:

A) An education development charge of $1311.00 per dwelling unit shall be imposed upon residential development.

B) An educational development charge of $0.35 per square foot of gross floor area shall be imposed upon non-residential development.

The education development charges are imposed on all development of lands in the County of Simcoe. Accordingly a key map showing the location of lands is not provided as part of this notice.

A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination in the offices of the· Board, located at 1170 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario during regular office hours or on the Board's web site at www.scdsb.on.ca.

Notice of a proposed by-law amending the education development charge by-law or the passage of such an amending by-law is not required to be given to any person or organization, other than to certain clerks of municipalities or secretaries of school boards, unless the person or organization gives the secretary of the Board a written request for notice of any amendments to the education development charge by-law and has provided a return address.

Dated at the Township of Springwater

October 29, 2018

Steve Blake Director of Education/Secretary to the Board

Simcoe County District School Board - www.scdsb.on.ca - 1170 Hwy 26 - Midhurst, ON - L9X 1 N6 - 705-728-7570

From: AMOCommunications[mailto:[email protected] Sent: November 8, 2018 1:57 PM To: Greg Murphy <[email protected]> Subject: AMO Policy Update - Queen's Park This Week

November 8, 2018

Queen's Park This Week

To keep you informed, here is an update of what has happened of municipal interest.

Province Changes Property Tax Treatment of Royal Canadian Legion Facilities

On November 5th, the provincial government announced it will take steps to exempt Royal Canadian Legion facilities from property tax starting in 2019.

A majority of Ontario municipal governments already provide property tax exemptions or rebates to Legion facilities. AMO expects the legislation needed to implement this change will be tabled very shortly. Municipal budget planning for 2019 should account for this change.

AMO Contact: Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, [email protected], 416.971.9856 ext. 323.

Provincial Government Consultation on a New Climate Change Strategy for Ontario

The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is consulting on Ontario residents' priorities for a new climate change action strategy. The deadline for this initial consultation is Friday, November 16th. This strategy will be released for focused consultations later this year to replace the previous climate plan that prioritized cap and trade revenue to invest in a low carbon economy.

For this consultation and to assist members now, AMO has prepared a general discussion paper, Municipal Governments in Ontario and Climate Action, to outline municipal climate change action needs and areas of concern. The paper also provides a framework for municipal governments to review and analyze the draft strategy when released later this year. AMO will review the draft strategy, as well, and advise members of any areas of municipal impact and concern that emerge.

We understand that the new plan will prioritize climate adaptation and resilience for residents and communities. It may also set new greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions

targets and establish technological investment incentives. Depending on the scope and the policy objectives in the new strategy, it is expected that municipal governments could be impacted to some degree.

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

Upcoming Provincial Activities of Note

Look for our AMO update after the Ontario Economic Statement is released on Thursday, November 15th. This statement is expected to give Ontarians a fuller understanding of the provincial government's fiscal approach.

Minister Lisa MacLeod has announced that she will be releasing the Province's plan for social assistance reform on November 22nd. AMO will provide a members' update shortly after its release.

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From: AMO Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November-14-18 6:45 PM To: Lisa Lehr Subject: AMO Policy Update - cannabis Retail Regulations Released

November 14, 2018

Cannabis Retail Regulations Released

The Ministry of the Attorney General has released proposed regulations governing private cannabis retail in Ontario. We understand that the regulations define 'public interest' for the purposes of municipal input and commentary to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on proposed retail sites in communities allowing cannabis retail. For the purposes of municipal and community input 'public interest' will pertain to promoting public health and safety, protecting youth and restricting youth access to cannabis and preventing illicit activities in relation to cannabis sales.

These regulations provide a clearer picture of how storefront cannabis retail will work in Ontario and gives municipal governments a better sense of the anticipated community impacts of allowing stores within a municipality.

AMO is working to provide a draft policy statement template [ anticipated the week of November 19th] to assist municipal councils in identifying local circumstances and interests with proposed cannabis store sites using the definition of 'public interest'. If adopted by council, municipal staff can use this statement to provide input to the AGCO within the 15-day statutory comment window for approval of sites.

The regulations also set out:

• How municipal governments must inform the AGCO of a decision to opt out of hosting retail cannabis stores within the municipality- as of January 22, 2019

• Store requirements and hours - stand alone stores can operate between 9:00 -23:00

• Able to sell only cannabis products, accessories and shopping bags • Distances of retail locations from schools (150 m measured from the property

line for stand-alone schools) • Eligibility for licensing as well as education requirements for operators,

managers, and staff

The AGCO will be consulting further on the regulations, licensing processes and proposed operational standards for stores through a series ofwebinars. For more

information watch: www.agco.ca. AMO understands these webinars will start later in November and encourages municipal staff to participate in order to better inform council decisions.

While the AGCO will begin accepting operator license applications in December 2018, AMO understands that proposed store location approvals for individual retail sites will come after councils have made decisions by January 22, 2019. If a council does not opt out, retail cannabis sales are allowed.

Municipal governments are encouraged to review the regulations, the AMO template policy statement when available along with other AMO documents such as the October 3, 2018 AMO Briefing to inform local decisions regarding cannabis retail.

Councils and staff should recall that opting out of allowing cannabis retail in their communities will affect funding for the transition to recreational cannabis from the Ontario government and sharing in any surplus cannabis revenues over $100 million. AMO expects further details regarding cannabis funding to municipal governments in the coming weeks.

AMO will review these regulations in greater detail and continue to advocate on members' concerns and input. The template policy statement will be distributed soon by email and posted on the AMO web site.

AMO Contact:

Craig Reid, Senior Advisor, [email protected], 416-971-9856 ext. 334.

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simcoe muskoka DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT

November 13, 2018

Dear Mayor and Council-elect:

I would like congratulate council members on their successful municipal election, and to take this opportunity to provide preliminary background information related to the role of public

health in your community.

The Vision of Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is Healthy People. Healthy Places. This is reflected in our Mission Statement: With our communities, we prevent disease and injury, and promote and protect health for all in Simcoe Muskoka.

Municipal councils share common goals with us, supporting improved quality of life for residents, and building and maintaining healthy and vibrant communities. As you move forward in your term as elected officials, we welcome the opportunity to support and assist you in achieving these goals. As a reminder, we provided municipal candidates with the "Let's Make Health Matter" resource to outline important public health issues, such as climate change, opioids, food insecurity and affordable housing that can be influenced by municipal planning, programs and policies. This resource has been updated since the election and is available from our website here.

Along with the role of our Board of Health to advocate for healthy public policy, we provide a wide range of programs and services to keep our population and communities healthy. Some of these are entwined with local municipal planning and decision-making, such as safe food inspection and water monitoring, emergency management and response, tobacco-free by-laws, infection prevention and control, and addressing health hazards and environmental issues. Others include substance misuse (including alcohol, cannabis and opioids) prevention, healthy eating and active living, population health assessment, parenting and child development programs, school immunization clinics, dental screening, sexual health counselling and clinics, and infectious diseases surveillance and monitoring.

In addition to our requirements under the new Ontario Public Health Standards 2018, we have also recently adopted a four-year strategic plan. Our 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, developed with stakeholder input, clearly outlines our Mission, Vision and Values and identifies three priority areas of focus for the health unit: Relationships, Public Health St andards, and Accountability and Governance. Building strong partnerships with our local municipalities is an important factor in achieving our Mission, our strategic priorities, and our common goals.

Over the next several months, you may hear from staff of our programs who will be reaching out to local municipalities in relation to specific public health issues and activities, such as

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cannabis retailing and enforcement, climate change, and food insecurity. In addition, I would be very pleased to present to your council, an overview of the work of the health unit and to discuss issues of common concern.

Thank you for your time. My staff and I look forward to working with you to promote and protect the health of all people, our communities, and the environment in Simcoe Muskoka.

Sincerely,

ORIGINAL Signed By:

Charles Gardner, MD, CCFP, MHSc, FRCPC Medical Officer of Health

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Strategic Plan 2019-2022

Our Vision

Healthy People. Healthy Places.

Our Values

We believe that respect for all people is embedded within our relationships with each other, and is reflected in our work.

l ~!•)!fJ=t•htJit•U-we believe that by working with others we can achieve the best health outcomes for all .

We believe in being transparent and responsible to the public and our stakeholders by using ethical and sustainable organizational practices.

We believe that all people are entitled to achieve their full health potential.

We believe in providing the highest quality programs and services to achieve our vision.

We believe in a work environment where our employees are valued, communicate openly, and have work-life balance.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Foster employee relationships to achieve staff engagement and excellence.

Foster community relationships to achieve shared outcomes.

Enhance the public's understanding of the role of public health.

PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARDS

Foster a culture of evidence-informed decision making.

Promote positive mental health across the lifespan.

ACCOUNTABILITY & GOVERNANCE

Enhance organizational performance manage­ment and continuous quality improvement.

Execute good governance practices LI\ ensure effective functioning of the Board of Health.

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1 Establish health unit-specific competencies for all stall.

2 Support staff to achieve required competencies.

1 Enhance relationships with community partners to address social determinants of health and improve the health of priority populations.

1 Create and implement a communication strategy to increase awareness of the health unit's role.

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1 Develop and implement a strategy lo embed evidence-infonned decision making in the health unit.

1 Develop and implement a mental health promotion strategy.

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1 Cultivate a cullure of continuous quality improvement throughout health unit programs.

1 Develop and implement structures or processes related to the Board of Health's governance responsibilities.

2 Allocate resources to reflect strategic priorities, emergencies, and emergent

From: OAFC President [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November 15, 2018 4:20 PM To: Cynthia Ross Tustin <[email protected]> Subject: Just announced! Fire Services Labour Relations Reform!

The Ontario Government just announced that they are

proposing amendments to the FPPA, 1997 to allow double­

hatting and reforms to interest arbitration.

A Letter From The President

Dear Fire Chief Cynthia Ross Tustin,

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Upon invitation, the OAFC attended Queen's Park today for the

announcement of the Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. We

were discretely advised that there were issues of interest to the fire service

being introduced today and that we should attend.

Upon review of the report, page 31 noted the following:

For the People: Fire Services Labour Relations Reform

The government is proposing amendments to the Fire Protection and

Prevention Act, 1997 in order to:

• Enable municipalities to employ full-time firefighters who volunteer in

their own or other communities ('double-hatters"); and

• Reform collective bargaining arbitration between municipalities and

firefighting associations to make it more transparent, efficient and

accountable.

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These changes address longstanding concerns, including the avai lability of

firefighters and making the arbitration process more efficient.

Bill 57, Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act,

2018, passed its first reading today, and notes the following in Schedule

18:

Schedule 18

Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997

The Schedule amends the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. Here

are some highlights:

Part IX of the Act is amended to prohibit employers and employers'

organizations from refusing to employ a person as a firefighter, refusing to

assign a person to fire protection services or discharging a firefighter

because the person has worked, is working or intends to work as a

volunteer firefighter.

Associations are also prohibited from denying membership to, suspending,

expelling, fining, attempting to collect a fine from, penalizing or otherwise

disciplining a firefighter because the firefighter has worked, is working or

intends to work as a volunteer firefighter, regardless of whether or not such

work is within the jurisdiction, or adversely affects the interests, of the

association.

Amendments to Part IX of the Act replace three-member arbitration boards

with single arbitrators for dispute resolution. The amendments also include

new criteria to be taken into consideration in an arbitrator's decision and a

requirement that an arbitrator provide written reasons for a decision at the

request of either party. Complementary amendments have also been

made. You can review Bill 57. Restoring Trust, Transparency and

Accountability Act, 2018 here.

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As you can see, there has been notable progress in our GR lobbying efforts

and we are extremely pleased with this announcement. We will continue to

work on gaining further momentum on issues of importance to our

members. We remain committed to acting on member concerns,

leveraging our members' expertise, and building strategic relationships with

important stakeholders to achieve our strategic priorities.

We will ensure to keep you updated as progress moves forward on this

important announcement. If you have any questions, please contact

Richard Boyes, Executive Director at 905-426-9865, extension 223 or by

email to [email protected].

Yours in safety,

Chief Stephen Hemen

President

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