200227 Regular Council Meeting AgendaThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Thursday, February 27, 2020
4:30 PM
Council Chambers
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
1.Call to Order
2.Closed Session
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT Council move into Closed Session to consider:
personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Town employees;
(Human Resources) and
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a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town. (Highway 3)•
3.Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Thursday, February 27, 2020, be
adopted.
4.Moment of Silence
5.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
6.Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting of February 10, 2020, be approved.
7.Presentations
7.1 Introduction of Michelle Smibert, Town Clerk
8.Public Meetings
9.Planning Applications
10.Delegations
11.Deputation(s) on Committee Reports
12.Information Items
12.1 Oxford County Report PW 2020-02 - Single-use Disposable Wipes
12.2 Oxford County Report CAO 20-01 - Leading Oxford County to 100% Housed Future
Proposed Resolution #4
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT Council receives Oxford County Report PW 2020-02 regarding single-use
disposable wipes and Oxford County Report CAO 2020-01 regarding housing, as
information.
13.Staff Reports
13.1 Chief Administrative Officer
13.2 Clerk's Office
13.3 Development and Communication Services
13.3.1 DCS 20-02 Dedicate Certain Reserves - Oak Park Subdivision
Proposed Resolution #5
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT Council receives Report DCS 20-02 Dedicate Certain Reserves -
Oak Park Subdivision.
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AND THAT By-Law 2020-019 be brought forward for Council consideration.
13.4 Finance
13.5 Fire and Emergency Services
13.6 Operations
13.7 Recreation, Culture & Park Services
13.7.1 RCP 20-04 CSC Facade Renewal
Proposed Resolution #6
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT Council receives Report RCP 20-04 CSC Façade Renewal;
AND THAT Council directs staff to procure an external consultant team to
develop the tender specifications for rehabilitating the exterior façade of the
Customer Service Centre at 10 Lisgar Ave;
AND THAT the selected design approach is identified as Option _____ in
Report RCP 20-04.
14.New Business
15.Consideration of Committee Minutes
15.1 Committee Minutes
Proposed Resolution #7
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT Council receives the Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee minutes
dated January 8, 2020 and February 12, 2020, the Culture, Heritage and Special
Awards Advisory Committee minutes dated February 5, 2020, the Memorial Park
Revitalization Advisory Committee minutes dated January 22, 2020, and the
Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes dated February 11, 2020, as
information.
15.2 Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Director Minutes
Proposed Resolution #8
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
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THAT Council receives the Long Point Conservation Authority Board of Director
Minutes dated January 8, 2020, as information.
15.3 Business Improvement Area Board Minutes
Proposed Resolution #9
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT Council receives the Business Improvement Area Board meeting minutes
dated January 23, 2020, as information.
16.Motions/Notice of Motions
Proposed Resolution #10
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: ________________
THAT the airport feasibility study be forwarded to the Airport Advisory Committee for review
and/or comment.
17.Resolutions/Resolutions Resulting from Closed Session
18.By-Laws
18.1 By-Law 2020-018, To Appoint Michelle Smibert as Town Clerk
18.2 By-Law 2020-019, To dedicate certain reserves owned by the Corporation of the
Town of Tillsonburg as parts of public highways in the Town of Tillsonburg
Proposed Resolution #11
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT By-Law 2020-018, To Appoint Michelle Smibert as Town Clerk, and
By-Law 2020-019, To dedicate certain reserves owned by the Corporation of the
Town of Tillsonburg as parts of public highways in the Town of Tillsonburg, be read
for a first, second, third and final reading and that the Mayor and the Clerk be and
are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto.
19.Confirm Proceedings By-law
Proposed Resolution #12
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT By-Law 2020-020, to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on
February 27, 2020, be read for a first, second, third and final reading and that the Mayor and
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the Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal
thereunto.
20.Items of Public Interest
21.Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #13
Moved By: ________________
Seconded By: ________________
THAT the Council Meeting of Thursday, February 27, 2020 be adjourned at ______ p.m.
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MINUTES
Monday, February 10, 2020
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
ATTENDANCE: Mayor Molnar
Deputy Mayor Beres
Councillor Esseltine
Councillor Gilvesy
Councillor Luciani
Councillor Parker
Councillor Rosehart
Staff: Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Donna Wilson, Town Clerk
Kevin De Leebeeck, Director of Operations
Dave Rushton, Director of Finance
Rick Cox, Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
Terry Saelens, Acting Fire Chief
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
_____________________________________________________________________
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Closed Session
3. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution # 2020-070
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Monday, February 10,
2020, be adopted.
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Carried
4. Moment of Silence
5. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
6. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution # 2020-071
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting of January 27, 2020, be approved.
Carried
7. Presentations
8. Public Meetings
8.1 Application for Zone Change ZN 7-19-16 (Tillsonburg Ready-Mix Inc.)
Eric Gilbert, Senior Planner, County of Oxford, appeared before C ouncil to
provide an overview of the application.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The agent, Andrew Gilvesy, appeared before Council in support of the
application.
No other members of the public appeared before Council in support of the
application.
No members of the public appeared before Council in opposition to the
application.
Council passed the following resolution.
Resolution # 2020-072
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT Council approve the zone change application submitted by
Tillsonburg Ready-Mix Inc., whereby the lands described as Part Block A,
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Plan 966 and Part 1, Plan 41R-1272, be rezoned to ‘Special Low Density
Residential – Type 3 Zone (R3-14) to coincide with the lands to which they
will be added, to the immediate southwest, to facilitate the development of
four street fronting townhouses.
Carried
9. Planning Applications
9.1 CP 2020-33 Application for Draft Plan of Condominium
and Exemption from Draft Plan Approval CD 19-03-7 (Escalade
Property Corporation)
Eric Gilbert, Senior Planner, County of Oxford, appeared before Council to
provide an overview of the application.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
Council passed the following resolution.
Resolution # 2020-073
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT Council advise County Council that the Town supports the
application for draft approval of a proposed condominium submitted by
Escalade Property Corporation, (File No. CD 19-03-7), prepared by MTE
Ontario Land Surveyors, dated November 20, 2019, for lands described
as Part Lots 382 & 384, and all of Lot 383, Plan 500, in the Town of
Tillsonburg;
AND THAT Council advise County Council that the Town supports the
application for exemption from the draft plan of condominium approval
process, submitted by Escalade Property Corporation, (File No. CD 19 -03-
7), prepared by MTE Ontario Land Surveyors, dated November 20, 2019,
for lands described as Part Lots 382 & 384, and all of Lot 383, Plan 500, in
the Town of Tillsonburg, as all matters relating to the development have
been addressed through the Site Plan Approval process and a registered
site plan agreement with the Town of Tillsonburg.
Carried
10. Delegations
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11. Deputation(s) on Committee Reports
11.1 CLK 20-07 Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory
Committee Year-End Report
Erin Getty, Vice-Chair, Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory
Committee, appeared before Council to provide an update from the
Committee.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
Resolution # 2020-074
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres
THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-07 Cultural, Heritage and Special
Awards Advisory Committee Year-End Report, as information.
Carried
11.2 CLK 20-08 Economic Development Advisory Committee Year-End
Report
Jesse Goossens, Chair, Economic Development Advisory Committee,
appeared before Council to provide an update from the Committee.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
Resolution # 2020-075
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-08 Economic Development
Advisory Committee Year-End Report, as information.
Carried
11.3 CLK 20-09 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee Year-End Report
Sherry Hamilton, Chair, Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee, appeared
before Council to provide an update from the Committee.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
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Resolution # 2020-076
Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-09 Tillsonburg Transit Advisory
Committee Year-End Report, as information.
Carried
12. Information Items
12.1 Oxford County Public Notice - Trans Canada Trail Bridge
12.2 Oxford County Correspondence - Oxford County Transportation
Master Plan
12.3 Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Poverty
Reduction Strategy
Resolution # 2020-077
Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
THAT Council receives the correspondence from Oxford County regarding
Trans Canada Trail Bridge dated January 16, 2020, the correspondence
from Oxford County regarding the Transportation Master Plan dated
January 20, 2020, and the correspondence from the M inistry of Children,
Community and Social Services regarding Poverty Reduction Strategy
dated January 30, 2020, as information.
Carried
13. Mayor's Reports
13.1 MYR 20-01 Update - ROMA
Resolution # 2020-078
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT Council receives report MYR 20-01 as information.
Carried
14. Staff Reports
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14.1 Chief Administrative Officer
14.2 Clerk's Office
14.2.1 CLK 20-06 Retail Cannabis Policy
Resolution # 2020-079
Moved By: Councillor Rosehart
Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy
THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-06 Municipal Retail
Cannabis Policy update, as information.
Carried
14.2.2 CLK 20-10 Additional Appointments to Tillsonburg Dog Park
Advisory Committee
Resolution # 2020-080
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-10 Additional Appointments
to the Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee;
AND THAT By-Law 2020-014 to amend Schedule A of By-Law
4247, to appoint Mark Cheron and Doris Koepke to the Dog Park
Advisory Committee, be brought forward for Council consideration.
Carried
14.2.3 CLK 20-11 Emergency Shelter
Resolution # 2020-081
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-11 Emergency Shelter in
Tillsonburg, as information.
Carried
14.3 Development and Communication Services
14.3.1 DCS 20-01 Animal Care and Control By-Law - Urban Chickens
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Geno Vanhaelewyn, Chief Building Official, appeared before
Council to answer questions.
Resolution # 2020-082
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT Council receives Report DCS 20-01; Animal Care & Control
By-Law – Urban Chickens as information;
AND THAT staff not proceed with public consultation of the animal
control by-law to determine if chickens should be allowed to be kept
in rear yards of properties in the Town of Tillsonburg.
Carried
14.4 Finance
14.5 Fire and Emergency Services
14.6 Operations
14.7 Recreation, Culture & Park Services
15. New Business
16. Consideration of Committee Minutes
16.1 Committee Minutes
Resolution # 2020-083
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT Council receives the Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries
Committee minutes dated January 9, 2020, the Dog Park Advisory
Committee minutes dated January 14, 2020, the Transit Advisory
Committee minutes dated January 21, 2020, the Museum Advisory
Committee minutes dated January 23, 2020, and the Economic
Development Committee minutes dated January 21, 2020, as inf ormation.
Carried
17. Motions/Notice of Motions
18. Resolutions/Resolutions Resulting from Closed Session
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19. By-Laws
19.1 By-Law 2020-014, To Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247 (Committee
Appointments)
19.2 By-Law 2020-015, Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law No 3295
(ZN 7-18-11)
19.3 By-Law 2020-016, Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN
7-19-16)
Resolution # 2020-084
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT By-Law By-Law 2020-014, To Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247
(Committee Appointments); and
By-Law 2020-015, Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law No 3295 (ZN
7-18-11); and
By-Law 2020-016, Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-
19-16), be read for a first, second, third and final reading and that the
Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and
place the corporate seal thereunto.
Carried
20. Confirm Proceedings By-law
Resolution # 2020-085
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Parker
THAT By-Law 2020-017, to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held
on February 10, 2020, be read for a first, second, third and final reading and that
the Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and
place the corporate seal thereunto.
Carried
21. Items of Public Interest
Upcoming events at the Annandale National Historic Site include "Valentines Day
Tea" on February 14, 2020, free Family Day activities on February 18, 2020 from
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10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and a "Lunch and Learn" event on February 28, 2020
from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are still available for the Maple Leafs Alumni Game on February 15,
2020.
The Tillsonburg Community Centre will have various Family Day activities on
February 18, 2020. For more information visit www.tillsonburg.ca
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) Annual General Meeting
will be held at the LPRCA Administration Office located at 4 Elm Street on
February 28, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at
6:00 p.m.
22. Adjournment
Resolution # 2020-086
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres
THAT the Council Meeting of Monday, February 10, 2020 be adjourned at 7:28
p.m.
Carried
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Report No: PW 2020-02
PUBLIC WORKS
Council Date: February 12, 2020
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To: Warden and Members of County Council
From: Director of Public Works
Single-Use Disposable Wipes
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That County Council support the City of Kitchener and Ryerson University
recommendations regarding single-use disposable wipes as attached to Report No.
PW 2020-02;
2. And further, that Report No. PW 2020-02 be forwarded to all Oxford County Area
Municipalities, the City of Kitchener, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation
and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada as information.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
The purpose of this report is to seek Council support of the City of Kitchener’s resolution to
bring about change to Federal regulations regarding the false labelling of single-use wipes
as “flushable”.
Many municipal wastewater systems, Oxford County included, are experiencing adverse
effects and maintenance issues as a result of flushable wipes which are being incorrectly
labelled as such by manufacturers.
Recent testing completed by Ryerson University showed that out of 23 wipes which have
been labelled as “flushable”, none were actually able to fall apart or disperse safely through
the sewer system test.
Implementation Points
Following Council approval of this report, staff will update the County website in order to provide
more information to the public regarding the use of flushable wipes and the issues they pose to
the wastewater system.
Financial Impact
Currently, costs directly associated with this problem are not tracked, but the potential removal
of flushable wipes from the wastewater system would be quite beneficial. The cost saving in
reduced blockages to the County’s wastewater collection and treatment systems could be
substantial.
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Report No: PW 2020-02
PUBLIC WORKS
Council Date: February 12, 2020
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The Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact informat ion.
Risks/Implications
Materials continue to be flushed down toilets such as feminine hygiene products, dental floss,
diapers and disposable wipes. These materials cause blocked sewers which can lead to
backups, flooded basements and the risk of bypasses to the surface waters, all of which have
increased cost and potential legal implications to municipal wastewater system operations.
Should the problems associated with the use of flushable wipes not be addressed, flushable
wipes will continue to enter the market and gain market share, leading to continued and
increased potential blockages to the County’s wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Strategic Plan (2015-2018)
County Council adopted the County of Oxford Strategic Plan (2015-2018) at its regular meeting
held May 27, 2015. The initiative contained within this report supports the Values and Strategic
Directions as set out in the Strategic Plan as it pertains to the following Strategic Directions:
1. ii. A County that Works Together – Enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens by:
- Maintaining and strengthening core infrastructure
3. iii. A County that Thinks Ahead and Wisely Shapes the Future - Demonstrated commitment to
sustainability by:
- Ensuring that all significant decisions are informed by assessing all options with regard to
the community, economic and environmental implications including:
o Responsible environmental leadership and stewardship
DISCUSSION
Many disposable wipes that are currently available are marketed and labelled as being
“flushable.” Disposable wipes are manufactured as non-woven sheets of natural and man-
made fibers that are marketed as either flushable or non-flushable. The Association of
Nonwoven Fabrics Industry and the European Disposables and Nonwoven Association
developed guidelines and test methods to assess a wipe for flushability. However, it was
determined that the flushable wipes are more similar to non-flushable wipes than to toilet paper.
According to the Municipal Enforcement Sewer Use Group (MESUG), work was attempted to
have an International Organization for Standards (ISO) specification for flushables and was
nearing completion but was halted due to a challenge from the manufacturers concerning test
methods. At that time, a group of water professionals was formed called the International Water
Services Flushability Group, which has developed a flushability specification comprised of three
core concepts which specify that a flushable product must:
1) Break into small pieces;
2) Not be buoyant; and
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3) Not contain plastic or regenerated cellulose, but contain materials that will readily
degrade in a range of environments.
A study out of Ryerson University (March 2019), shown as Attachment 1, includes the testing of
101 single-use products of which 23 have been labeled as “flushable” by the manufacturer.
Results showed that not one single wipe was able to fall apart or disperse safely through the
sewer system test, which can negatively impact household plumbing, municipal sewage
infrastructure and, consequently, the environment.
Products continue to be marketed and sold as flushable to consumers whilst tests indicate that
these products are not, in fact, flushable. The wastewater utility industry position is that only
human waste and toilet paper should be flushed.
The City of Kitchener Council has subsequently passed a resolution on August 26, 2019 (shown
in Attachment 2) resolving that the City lobby the Federal Government to review regulations
related to consumer packaging on single-use wipes to remove the word flushable. It is an
attempt to protect their wastewater infrastructure which, like all municipal wastewater systems,
was never designed for flushable wipes but only for toilet paper and human waste which breaks
down.
From this, County Council received correspondence at its November 27, 2019 meeting from the
Township of Zorra Council (dated November 19, 2019) requesting Oxford County to consider
supporting the City of Kitchener’s resolution regarding single-use disposable wipes, and referred
to staff for a report.
Comments
Oxford County currently has information on our website which indicates that any materials other
than human waste and toilet paper should be disposed of responsibly either in a composter,
garbage bin, recycling container or nearest special waste disposal centre, even if they are
claimed to be a flushable product such as cleaning wipes.
A co-author of the Ryerson study report is Barry Orr, a City of London sewer outreach and
control inspector, who estimates the associated costs of removing blockages caused by
flushable wipes to be in the range of $250 million a year across Canada. These wipes are often
found throughout the system and can also get into waterways.
The local effects of these flushable wipes on the collection systems in Oxford County are as
follows:
City of Woodstock staff indicated that these wipes are exacerbating existing
maintenance problems;
County Staff at the wastewater treatment plants report that there have been pump
blockages at the main lift stations and a buildup of rags within the digesters, some of
which is comprised of wipes;
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Report No: PW 2020-02
PUBLIC WORKS
Council Date: February 12, 2020
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County Staff responsible for the wastewater collection system have found a substantial
increase in the number of issues related to pump blockages at the smaller sanitary pump
stations, sewage grinder pumps as well as blockages in sanitary laterals.
Conclusions
Staff are supportive of the recommendations provided by the City of Kitchener and Ryerson
University regarding single use disposal wipes. Further advocacy should be directed to
Environment and Climate Change Canada in order to appropriately address the product
labelling issue of “Flushable Wipes” at a national level. Doing so will address ongoing concerns
related to municipal sewage infrastructure and the environment.
SIGNATURES
Report Author:
Original signed by:
Don Ford, BA, CMMIII, C.Tech.
Manager of Water and Wastewater Services
Departmental Approval:
Original signed by:
David Simpson, P.Eng., PMP
Director of Public Works
Approved for submission:
Original signed by:
Peter M. Crockett, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Ryerson University Study, March 31, 2019
Attachment 2: City of Kitchener Council Resolution, September 5, 2019
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Final Report
Prepared for:
Municipal Enforcement Sewer Use Group of Canada
Prepared by:
Anum Khan, Barry Orr and Darko Joksimovic
March 31 2019
Report No. PW 2020-02
Attachment No. 1
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Abstract
Evolving ‘flushability’ definitions for consumer products have been introduced over the last decade and a
half against a backdrop of a rising number of issues in municipal wastewater systems caused by products
that should not be disposed via toilets. This report seeks to shed light on the characteristics of a wide
range of consumers’ products and guidance on their disposal. The focus is on products that, if
inappropriately disposed in toilets, may cause in issues ranging from clogged pumps, drainline and sewer
blockages, and their untreated discharge to lakes and rivers due to combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and
backups. A systematic approach was undertaken to collect data for over a hundred consumer products
from ten different product categories. Consumer products were tested for toilet and drainline clearance,
disintegration under the International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) specification, and fibre
composition. Additionally, an evaluation of product package labelling was performed to determine the
degree to which the manufacturers are adhering to the Code of Practice criteria issued by the nonwoven
products industry associations for labelling products that do not pass the flushability assessment. Given
that most consumer products tested during this project do not sufficiently disintegrate under the IWSFG
specification, this report presents a practical approach to tackling the problem around products that may
misleadingly and incorrectly be labelled ‘flushable’. The importance of adhering to the industry Code of
Practice for package labelling and the IWSFG flushability specification Is stressed, as well as the need for
these to be adopted as standards rather than voluntary measures.
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Acknowledgements
This project was funded by the Municipal Enforcement Sewer Use Group of Canada (MESUG). We thank
MESUG for showing their support throughout the duration of this project by providing insight and
expertise that greatly assisted the research. We would like to thank Canadian Water and Wastewater
Association (CWWA) for facilitating the funds associated with this project.
We would also like to express our gratitude to Robin Luong, the technical staff in the Department
of Civil Engineering at Ryerson University. His efforts in aiding in this project, including the construction
of the slosh box and assistance with innumerable technical issues, greatly improved the outcomes.
We thank the Ryerson University Analytical Centre (RUAC) technical specialist and RUAC
coordinator, Shawn McFadden, for providing access and training on the analytical laboratory
instrumentation and software, enabling us to carry out additional assessments that were not initially
considered in this project.
We would also like to thank all those who have visited the Water Resources Engineering
Laboratory at Ryerson University while the project was in progress. Their comments and helpful
suggestions resulted in improvements in the testing apparatus and project objectives. Finally, we would
also like to thank MESUG and CWWA members for their valuable comments on this project.
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Table of Contents
Abstract .......................................................................................................................................................... i
Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................... ii
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................................ iv
Table of Tables ............................................................................................................................................. iv
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project Objectives, Scope, and Purpose ....................................................................................... 1
1.2 Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Product Inventory ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Products Tested ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Statement on the Industry Code of Practice for Nonwoven Wipes ............................................. 5
3. Results ................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Drainline Clearance ....................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 IWSFG Disintegration Testing ....................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Fibre Composition ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Adherence to Package Labelling ................................................................................................. 10
4. Conclusions and Recommendations ................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Main Findings .............................................................................................................................. 13
4.1.1 Drainline Clearance ............................................................................................................. 13
4.1.2 Disintegration Testing ......................................................................................................... 13
4.1.3 Fibre Analysis ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.4 Package Labelling ................................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Amended Methodology for IWSFG PAS 3 (2018) ....................................................................... 14
4.3 Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 16
References .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Appendix A - Detailed List of 101 Consumer Products Tested ................................................................... 19
Appendix B - Summary of Products Evaluated for Fibre Composition ....................................................... 26
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Table of Figures
Figure 1- Universal DNF Symbol .................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2- Overview and Labelling Summary of Products Tested within Each Category ............................... 3
Figure 3- Graphical Representation of Package Labelling ............................................................................ 4
Figure 4- Manufacturing Countries of Products Tested ................................................................................ 4
Figure 5- Schematic of Average Number of Flushes per Product Category.................................................. 6
Figure 6-Distribution of Average Number of Flushes per Product Category ................................................ 7
Figure 7- Graphical Representation of 'Flushable' Products' Performance .................................................. 8
Figure 8- Graphical Representation of Products Deemed PASS or FAIL ....................................................... 9
Figure 9- Example of Cleaning Wipe Disintegration After Testing................................................................ 9
Figure 10- Example of Bathroom Tissue Disintegration After Testing .......................................................... 9
Figure 11- Schematic of Proposed Amendments to IWSFG PAS 3 (2018) Methodology ........................... 15
Table of Tables
Table 1- Summary of Product Disintegration................................................................................................ 8
Table 2-Fibre Composition of Select Product Samples ............................................................................... 11
Table 3- Product Adherence to Package Labelling...................................................................................... 12
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1 Final Report - Defining ‘Flushability’ for Sewer Use
1. Introduction
Many consumer products are currently available that are marketed and labelled as being ‘flushable’, and
more such products are continually introduced to the public (global annual growth of 5.4% is reported by
ResearchAndMarkets.com, for example). In addition to providing confusing labeling to consumers, such
as “flushable”, “biodegradable”, “eco-friendly” and “natural”, the composition of these products is quite
diverse and not entirely disclosed to both consumers and the wastewater industry. Concurrently, sewer
system operators are reporting a growing problem that involves consumer products, resulting in sewer
and pump station blockages due to the lack of dispersion of these ‘flushable’ products under normal
operating conditions. While the manufacturers’ associations have developed guidance for assessing both
the flushability and labelling of their products (INDA and EDANA, 2018), it is not clear to what extent the
manufacturers have adopted and are adhering to these recommendations. Thus, a comprehensive study
of ‘flushable’ products to cover a wide range of products was required. The International Water Services
Flushability Group (IWSFG), comprised of water associations, utilities, and professionals seeking to
provide clear guidance on what should and should not be flushed down the toilet, has recently finalized
the flushability specifications for products that are marketed as safe to flush down the toilet (IWSFG,
2018a). The IWSFG specifications are recent and many products are yet to be tested to assess their
performance.
1.1 Project Objectives, Scope, and Purpose
The main objective of this project was to conduct flushability testing of many consumer products in
accordance with the recently released IWSFG Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1: 2018 (IWSFG
2018b). The project aimed to incorporate a variety of products to include toilet tissue, facial tissue, moist
wipes labelled flushable and ‘Do Not Flush’, toddler wipes, baby wipes, and some other items that have
been labelled flushable, such as toilet cleaning brushes, dog poop bags, and diaper liners. The IWSFG
criteria are grouped into five categories: environmental protection, toilet and drain line clearance,
disintegration, settling, and biodisintegration. This project focused on three of these criteria (IWSFG
2018b) due to budgetary reasons, with a view of implementing other tests in the longer term:
1. Drain line clearance – as outlined in INDA/EDANA 2013, FG501: Toilet and Drainline Clearance
Test
2. Disintegration – as outlined in IWSFG 2018: PAS 3 Disintegration Test Methods – Slosh Box
3. Environmental protection – according to TAPPI/ANSI Test Method T 401, Fiber Analysis of Paper
and Paperboard.
An additional objective, added during the course of the project, was to conduct an evaluation of
the adherence of tested product package labelling to the INDA/EDANA voluntary guidance (INDA and
EDANA, 2018).
Broader goals of the project are to: 1) raise public awareness regarding appropriate disposal
methods of products that may misleadingly and incorrectly be labelled ‘flushable’, 2) provide valuable
evidence to municipal wastewater system managers on the disintegration and potential environmental
impacts of products following the current, international testing specifications, and 3) facilitate the
continuance of evidence-based dialogue between IWSFG and manufacturers.
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1.2 Methodology
The testing in this project followed the IWSFG PAS 3: 2018 Disintegration Test Methods—Slosh Box
(IWSFG, 2018c). In the testing, the two criteria - toilet and drainline clearance and disintegration, required
two fundamental steps:
1) Preconditioning, and
2) Agitation.
These fundamental steps were performed for each of the products tested. A complete test for each
product required 5 samples.
A physical model consisting of a toilet (6/4.1L) and a private drain connection was set up in the
Water Resources laboratory in the Department of Civil Engineering at Ryerson University. The
preconditioning step consisted of flushing a product sample down the toilet and allowing it to remain at
the end of the drainline in a catch basket for a 30-minute period. However, if the product sample did not
clear the drainline in the first flush, additional flushes were used subsequently at 5-minute intervals until
the product reached the downstream end of the drain, for a maximum of six flushes. The purpose of this
fundamental step was to enable the hydraulic forces and interaction between the water and product to
rinse the sample of its lotions.
Once the preconditioning step was complete, the sample was transferred from the catch basket
to the slosh box. With the sample inside, the slosh box was continuously tilted at 110 ± 0.50 on either side
for a 30-minute period for each product sample. The agitation step was performed using a slosh box with
specified parameters (IWSFG, 2018c). Parameters such as the tilt angle, and rotations per minute of the
oscillating motor were calibrated accordingly. The variables considered in the design of the slosh box, such
as Reynold’s number of 20,000 and 4-litres of water at 150C ± 10C, were designed to be closely
representative of conditions in existing municipal wastewater collection systems, as per IWSFG (2018c).
Finally, a test report detailing the variables and constraints used for calculations as specified in IWSFG
(2018c).
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2. Product Inventory
The comprehensive list detailing all 101 products tested during this project is provided in Appendix A. The
selection of products was intended to be representative of consumer products found across local stores
in Southern Ontario or available online for purchase to a consumer located in Southern Ontario and may
vary considerably in different geographic regions. This section of the report presents various summaries
regarding product categories and subcategories, package labelling, and information about manufacturers.
The universal ‘Do Not Flush (DNF)’ symbol referred to in the succeeding section of this report is shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1- Universal DNF Symbol
2.1 Products Tested
Figure 2 shows the number of products tested in each of the 10 categories displayed. Cleansing wipes
represent the largest proportion of products tested, and almost half of the products tested within this
category are labelled as ‘flushable’. While some product packages display a DNF statement and symbol,
others display either the statement or the symbol, or neither.
Figure 2- Overview and Labelling Summary of Products Tested within Each Category
0
5
10
15
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Number of ProductsProduct Category
Total Count Displays 'Do not Flush' Symbol
Says 'Do not Flush'Labelled 'Flushable'
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Figure 3 summarizes the usage of the three package labelling statements— ‘flushable’, DNF, and
the DNF symbol, across all products tested. Although these products appear alike visually, and may be
indistinguishable to a consumer, about a third of the products are labelled ‘flushable’ while a third are
labelled ‘DNF’.
Figure 3- Graphical Representation of Package Labelling
Figure 4 is a graphical representation indicating the various manufacturing countries of the
products tested in this project, which include countries across multiple continents, including Asia, Europe,
and North America. As represented in Figure 4, the majority of the 101 products tested in this project
were manufactured in the USA. As aforementioned, the inventory for this project was designed to be
representative of consumer products found across local stores and available for purchase to a consumer
in Southern Ontario.
Figure 4- Manufacturing Countries of Products Tested
25%
33%
33%
Displays 'Do not Flush' Symbol Says 'Do not Flush'Labelled 'Flushable'
12
17
1 1 1
2 1 2 1 2
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2.2 Statement on the Industry Code of Practice for Nonwoven Wipes
The industry Code of Practice set forth by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and
European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) has been developed in collaboration with
various associations, including major North American water and wastewater associations, member and
staff representatives from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water
Environment Federation (WEF), the American Public Works Association (APWA), and the Canadian Water
and Wastewater Association (CWWA) (INDA and EDANA, 2017). The intent of the Code of Practice (CoP)
is to direct manufacturers to make it evident on product packaging to not flush products that could be
problematic for wastewater systems but have the potential to be flushed down the toilet by consumers.
Additionally, it was designed to direct manufacturers to clearly indicate the appropriate disposal method
of the product on its packaging.
The Code of Practice is summarized in a decision tree to indicate whether a product is required to
display a DNF symbol. The decision tree indicates that for a product to be ‘flushable’, it must pass an
appropriate flushability assessment. It is pointed out that the word appropriate here refers to the current
guidance document (GD) 4 testing criteria, which has not been accepted by wastewater professionals in
North America, and may not be as robust as other wastewater industry specifications (e.g. UKWIR and
IWSFG). Aside from making it evident on product packaging, the CoP directs manufacturers to perform
flushability testing on all of their consumer products. Additionally, the CoP provides on-pack consumer
criteria for manufacturers, which includes the location, colour, size, wording, and CoP implementation
timing of the DNF symbol. The symbol to be used to indicate that the product should not be flushed is
the universal DNF symbol shown previously in Figure 1.
Using the industry CoP, each of the 101 products tested during this project were systematically
examined for adherence to package labelling guidance. The results and analysis of this procedure are
presented in Section 3.4 of this report.
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3. Results
3.1 Drainline Clearance
As per the procedure in the PAS 3 (IWSFG, 2018c), product samples were required to clear the drainline
within a 30-minute period. The drainline used in the apparatus of this project was 20 metres in length and
consisted of 75mm and 100mm PVC pipes with two 90-degree elbow fittings. Some products were
conveyed out of the drainline within the allotted time while others remained inside the drainline. Products
that did not clear the drainline within one flush were flushed subsequently every 5-minutes until they
cleared the drainline, for a maximum of 6 flushes within 30-minutes. Heavier products, such as those
within the product categories of baby wipes, cleaning cloth, cleaning wipes, cleansing cloth, cleansing
wipes, diaper liners, and paper towel, often required multiple flushes to clear the line. Figure 5 shown
below depicts the average number of flushes per product category, with cleaning cloth showing about 4
flushes on average as the maximum and bathroom tissue showing just below 2 flushes on average as the
minimum between the ten product categories tested. Products with a slightly lower mass, such as those
within the product categories of bathroom tissue, dog waste bags, and facial tissue, often cleared the
drainline in 1-2 flushes. Products that required another flush or two would normally flow past the two
elbow fittings and stop quarter-way through the drainline at about 5 metres.
Figure 5- Schematic of Average Number of Flushes per Product Category
Figure 6 indicates the percentage of products in each category that required x number of flushes.
The figure shows that 100% of diaper liners and dog waste bags required 2 flushes to clear the drainline,
whereas 80% of cleaning cloth products required more than 2 flushes to clear the drainline. Some baby
wipes required more than 5 flushes to clear the drainline.
0
1
2
3
4
Baby Wipes
Bathroom Tissue
Cleaning Cloth
Cleaning Wipes
Cleansing Cloth
Cleansing Wipes
Diaper Liners
Dog Waste Bags
Facial Tissue
Paper Towel
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Figure 6-Distribution of Average Number of Flushes per Product Category
3.2 IWSFG Disintegration Testing
As mentioned in Section 1.2, test reports for each of the 101 products were generated using the template
provided in IWSFG PAS 3: Disintegration Test Methods—Slosh Box (2018). Amendments were made to
the methodology specified in the PAS 3 (IWSFG, 2018c) and are presented in the latter of this report. Each
test report contains information specific to the five test samples used per product. The results from the
testing performed in accordance with the PAS 3 (IWSFG, 2018c) are summarized through the figures and
tables presented in this section.
Table 1 shows that only 17 out of the 101 products tested showed some visible evidence of
disintegration. From these 17 products, 11 products fully disintegrated. However, all 11 of these products
were from the bathroom tissue category. Other products, such as cleansing cloths, cleansing wipes, facial
tissues, and paper towels partially disintegrated, whereas products from the categories of baby wipes,
cleaning cloths, cleaning wipes, diaper liners, and dog waste bags did not show any evidence of
disintegration.
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%Baby WipesBathroom TissueCleaning ClothCleaning WipesCleansing ClothCleansing WipesDiaper LinersDog Waste BagsFacial TissuePaper TowelPercent of products testedProduct Category
1 2 3 4 5 >5
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Table 1- Summary of Product Disintegration
Product Category Number of Evaluated
Product that Fully or Partially
Disintegrated
% of Products that Fully or
Partially Disintegrated*
Baby Wipes 0/18 0.0
Bathroom Tissues 11/11 100.0
Cleaning Cloths 0/4 0.0
Cleaning Wipes 0/14 0.0
Cleansing Cloths 1/5 20.0
Cleansing Wipes 1/32 3.125
Diaper Liners 0/3 0.0
Dog Waste Bags 0/3 0.0
Facial Tissues 3/6 50.0
Paper Towels 1/5 20.0
Total 17
* A summation of the % of material passing for 5 test repetitions, as per PAS3 specification.
Figure 7 shows the proportion of products labelled ‘flushable’ that disintegrated. While a total of
23 out of 101 products tested are labelled ‘flushable’, only 2 products partially disintegrate, and none of
these 23 products fully disintegrate. Bathroom tissue is not included in this count of 23 consumer
products. It should be noted that bathroom tissue is not labelled ‘flushable’ but is used as a comparison
to show that it fully disintegrates. Moreover, from the 101 products assessed for flushability, 90 (out of
101) products were deemed as FAIL (see Figure 8) according to the PAS 3 (IWSFG, 2018c), as the
specification states that at least 95% or more of the material must pass through a specified sieve to be
classified as a PASS (IWSFG, 2018). As stated previously and reiterated below in Figure 8, only 11 (out of
101) products fully disintegrated and were classified as a PASS and all of the products that passed were
toilet tissue controls.
Figure 7- Graphical Representation of 'Flushable' Products' Performance
2
21
Products Labelled 'Flushable' that Partially Disintegrate
Products Labelled 'Flushable' that do not Disintegrate
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Figure 8- Graphical Representation of Products Deemed PASS or FAIL
To illustrate the degree in variance of product disintegration during the agitation period (see
Section 1.2 for a brief overview of the preconditioning and agitation periods of testing), figures
representing two different consumer products labelled ‘flushable’ are presented below. Figure 9 shows a
cleansing wipe labelled ‘flushable’ at the end of the 30-minute agitation period. It is visibly evident that
this cleansing wipe does not show even partial disintegration. On the other hand, figure 10 is an image of
toilet tissue acquired before the 30-minute agitation period of the disintegration test was complete. It is
visibly evident that the toilet tissue had disintegrated before starting the test. The time recorded in the
slosh box for this product to fully disintegrate was 3 minutes and 24 seconds. From the products tested
during this project, 89.1% of products remained fully intact after the completed disintegration test. Hence,
majority of the products were classified as a FAIL according to the PAS 3 (IWSFG, 2018c).
11%
89%
PASS FAIL
Figure 9- Example of Cleaning Wipe
Disintegration After Testing
Figure 10- Example of Bathroom Tissue
Disintegration After Testing
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3.3 Fibre Composition
As the third objective of this project, an analysis was conducted on the fibre composition of a select
number of consumer products. The complete list detailing the 20 products evaluated for fibre composition
is provided in Appendix B.
Based on the testing results shown in Table 2, the most prevalent fibre type amongst the 20
products evaluated was softwood. The dominant regenerated cellulose material amongst the consumer
products evaluated was rayon, whereas the recessive material used was lyocell. From additional
research, an estimation of 20-35% composition of polypropylene was made for products #6 and #11, as
shown in the table on the following page. Overall, 75% of the consumer products evaluated for fibre
composition in this project contain at least one type of man-made material—synthetic or regenerated
cellulosic material. Nonwovens’ industry claims that the volume of nonwovens converted into wipes for
consumer and industrial applications will rise 6.3% per year from 1.20 million tons in 2018 to 1.63
million tons in 2023 (Steed and Pira, 2018). Given this trend, manufacturers may be increasing the usage
of regenerated cellulose and synthetic materials in consumer products to make them more durable.
3.4 Adherence to Package Labelling
It is important to note that the industry Code of Practice is currently a voluntary measure. However,
because it is evident that manufacturers have been making flushability claims on product packaging, it is
plausible to state that the Code of Practice may be followed by manufacturers. The systematic approach
to determine whether the products tested adhered to the package labelling criteria utilize the decision
tree, exampled in the Code of Practice. Table 3 shows the percentages of each category where a DNF
symbol was required versus the percentages of those products which met the specified criteria.
As evident from Table 3, specific categories like baby wipes, cleansing wipes, and diaper liners,
required that all their products display a DNF symbol. However, none of the products tested adhered to
the criteria for package labelling in the Code of Practice, including those which were required to display
the symbol. The results indicate that there is a great deal of inconsistency with package labelling as there
are varying percentage compositions that display a DNF symbol. Some product categories, such as
cleansing cloths, dog waste bags, facial tissue, and paper towel displayed a DNF symbol even though the
criteria do not specify that such is required. Other categories like diaper liners, where 100% of the
products are required to display a DNF symbol, showed that none of the products displayed a DNF symbol.
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Table 2-Fibre Composition of Select Product Samples
Product #
% Fibre Type
Natural Man-Made
Softwood Hardwood Cotton Regenerated Synthetics
Lyocell Rayon Polyester Polypropylene
1 Baby wipe (flushable) 70.5 1.1 28.4
2 Baby wipe (flushable) 75.8 0.3 23.9
3 Baby wipe (DNF) 24 20.8 55.2
4 Baby wipe (DNF) 34 35.5
5 Baby wipe (DNF) 64.5 35.5
6 Baby wipe (DNF) 20-35 estimate
7 Baby wipe (DNF) 29 71
8 Bathroom tissue 41.6 58.4
9 Cleansing wipe (DNF) 100
10 Cleansing cloth (Flush) 99 1
11 Cleansing wipe (DNF) 20-35 estimate
12 Cleansing wipe (Flush) 61.8 0.4 37.8
13 Cleansing cloth (Flush) 73.6 0.1 12.4 14
14 Cleansing cloth (Flush) 59.1 0.2 40.8
15 Cleansing cloth (Flush) 70.7 1.4 27.8
16 Denture wipe (DNF) 87.2 12.8
17 Diaper liner (flush) 100
18 Diaper liner (flush) 100
19 Facial tissue (DNF) 30.1 69.9
20 Paper towel 62.7 37.3
Total count of product
tested containing fibre
type
11 10 1 5 9 4 1
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Table 3- Product Adherence to Package Labelling
The following is a statement extracted from the INDA and EDANA Code of Practice (2017):
“Because of consumer confusion, it is highly recommended and strongly encouraged that Baby Wipes
should not be marketed as ‘Flushable’, and all Baby Wipes are required to display the DNF symbol both
on the top or front panel of the package visible to the consumer “on shelf” without the consumer having
to touch the package, and also a DNF symbol reasonably visible near the point where individual wipes are
taken out of their container”. From this statement, it can be gathered that regardless of how a baby wipe
product performs based on a flushability assessment, it is required to display a DNF symbol. As an
example, 56% of baby wipes tested in this project, as presented in the Table 3, displayed a DNF symbol.
As mentioned on the previous page, the Code of Practice states specific on-pack consumer information
regarding the location, colour, size, wording, and timing of the DNF symbol. For example, the symbol
should not be obscured by packaging seals/folds or obscured by other package design elements (INDA
and EDANA, 2017). Based on the on-pack consumer information, these baby wipes did not meet the
criteria due to a lack of adherence to visual criteria, and failure to meet other specifications.
A key visual observation made during the evaluation of product adherence to package labelling
was that although 19 products displayed a DNF symbol, the symbol failed the stated criteria because of
several reasons. These reasons may have included the following:
DNF symbol appears on plastic wrapper that is designed for removal prior to product usage in
which case, DNF symbol is not visible to user after wrapper has been discarded
DNF symbol is either too small or hidden
DNF symbol is displayed under the product fold
Symbol displayed is not the universal DNF symbol
Product Category % of products that
require a DNF symbol
% of products that
display a DNF symbol
% of products that meet
DNF symbol criteria
Baby Wipes 100 56 0
Bathroom Tissue 0
Cleaning Cloths 25 75 0
Cleaning Wipes 86 15 0
Cleansing Cloths 20
Cleansing Wipes 100 26 0
Diaper Liners 100 0 0
Dog Waste Bags 0
Facial Tissue 17
Paper Towel 0
*Note Greyed out cell indicates that based on Code of
Practice, product category does not require a DNF
symbol or is out of scope (used for comparison
only)
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4. Conclusions and Recommendations
4.1 Main Findings
The key conclusions are formulated based on the quantitative and qualitative data gathered, observations
stated, and analyses presented throughout this report. This project included an inventory of over a
hundred consumer products, representative of the variety present on store shelves in Southern Ontario
and/or online, and aimed to incorporate a variety of products based on their potential to be flushed.
However, there exists countless other products in the consumer market that remain untested and
unaccounted for with regards to flushability assessments. The findings presented below are based on the
portion of consumer products tested in this project only.
4.1.1 Drainline Clearance
Most of the products tested for drainline clearance did not clear the drainline in a single flush, sometimes
requiring up to six 6-L flushes. Low-flush toilets consume a significantly smaller amount of water and may
be utilized in various residences, including homes and residential buildings, for water efficiency. As
observed during the FG501: Toilet and Drainline Clearance Test, the consumer products took several
flushes to clear the drainline with a higher volume flush. There is an even higher potential for clogging
with low-flow toilets. Lower water flows pose challenges such as less reliable wastewater transportation
and frequent clogging in drainage systems (Shuaeb and Han, 2017). Therefore, a consumer product that
is potentially incompatible with toilets and plumbing systems may cause delays and blockages in transport
to larger sewage conveyance systems (INDA and EDANA, 2018). Although the data on causes of drainline
blockages are scarce, these types of blockages remain as a significant cost burden on municipalities due
to the need to respond to many of these calls for service by utility customers. For example, a quick review
of the published City of Toronto 311 data indicates that close to 10,000 events labelled “Sewer Service
Line-Blocked” were reported annually over the 2010-2018 period.
4.1.2 Disintegration Testing
The flushability assessment based on IWSFG PAS 3: Disintegration Test Methods—Slosh Box showed that
bathroom tissue disintegrated within the test time as specified, while some products showed no visible
evidence of disintegration (IWSFG, 2018c). Some of the bathroom tissue tested partially disintegrated
during the preconditioning period of the test. All bathroom tissue tested fully disintegrated before the
end of the 30-minute agitation period. Overall, none of the products labelled ‘flushable’ disintegrated
within the allotted time to an extent required to pass the test.
4.1.3 Fibre Analysis
From the sample of twenty products drawn from the total of 101 products tested for other criteria and
tested for fibre composition, 75% of the test products contain durable man-made material. These
synthetics may be hazardous to the natural environment because of their potential to exist in local water
bodies by means of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) where such sewers exist. It is important to note
that as mentioned previously, the trend in increasing consumption of wet wipes and other such consumer
products may result in the production of stronger and more durable versions of these products. Since
synthetics may be used as binders in consumers products like wet wipes, the presence of synthetics in
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evolving consumer products may be at a rise. In other words, the increasing consumption of consumer
products may indicate a growing number of these products in wastewater collection systems.
4.1.4 Package Labelling
Although it is evident that efforts have been made by manufacturers to distinguish products that are
‘flushable’ from those that are not, it appears that there is no significant distinction in product
composition based on the TAPPI/ANSI Test Method T 401, Fibre Analysis of Paper and Paperboard. The
similarity in the visual aspect of these consumer products along with the inconsistency in package labelling
may be a source of confusion for consumers. The confusion around which products are flushable and
those which are not is a growing concern for many reasons. The lack of awareness around flushing habits
may result in an inability to effectively treat the products prior to their release to the environment and
result in sewer overflows that can impact public health and the environment (IWSFG, 2018a).
Currently, different versions of flushability specifications are provided by various industries and
associations (e.g. UK Water Industry 2019, IWSFG 2018, INDA/EDANA 2018a), which are not consistent
with each other. Although these specifications have the shared view on the importance of proper disposal
of consumer products, variability between them may be a cause for variability in disintegration
performance of consumer products by some manufacturers (UK Water Industry, 2019).
4.2 Amended Methodology for IWSFG PAS 3 (2018)
While this application of the PAS 3 (IWSFG, 2018c) serves to provide thorough quantitative data for
consumer products labelled ‘flushable’, it may be worthwhile to exclude some steps of the procedure
under time constraints. As an example, for 82.2% of the products tested, it was visually evident whether
the sample disintegrated or not. As aforementioned, many of the products remained fully intact and this
was clear through a visual speculation. Therefore, a visual observation may be enough to classify a product
as a PASS or FAIL. In this case, the steps detailing the weighing process for the initial dry mass of the
samples and the oven drying process for the dry mass of the samples may be eliminated.
Moreover, recording the weights of the samples can often become tedious given the number of
times the masses are to be recorded. It may be best to include the weighing process only when products
show evidence of disintegration. This does not cause any delays in the procedure as the masses are to be
recorded after the testing has been performed. Hence, no repetition of procedure would be necessary.
Presented on the following page is a schematic detailing an amended methodology for the PAS 3
(IWSFG, 2018c). The methodology presented is mainly the same as that presented in the PAS 3 (IWSFG,
2018c) with slight modifications. The schematic outlines the procedure for one product sample. However,
the procedure should be repeated for five sequential product samples to obtain the total dry mass of the
retained material from the sieve and an additional five product samples to obtain the initial dry mass,
where necessary.
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Figure 11- Schematic of Proposed Amendments to IWSFG PAS 3 (2018) Methodology
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4.3 Recommendations
The following recommendations are made based on the results of the testing conducted in this project:
1. Raise public awareness around flushing habits.
Though many Canadian municipalities have spent time, money, and resources developing and delivering
educational programs detailing what is and what is not flushable, the problem may be related to a lack of
awareness (Orr, 2013). An increase in public awareness of appropriate disposal methods, combined with
current efforts, may result in consumers taking more care when disposing these products in order to
prevent blockages in their homes which result in inconvenience and expense to the homeowner.
2. Eliminate the use of the word ‘flushable’ on consumer products.
The use of the word ‘flushable’ indicates that a product is safe for wastewater collection systems.
However, based on the results presented in this report, it is evident that none of the products other than
bathroom tissue are ‘flushable’. Therefore, eliminating the use of the word ‘flushable’ from consumer
products can help to reduce, if not eliminate, the presence of these products in wastewater collection
systems, treatment plants, and the natural environment.
3. Advocate and provide support to government bodies to include the IWSFG specification, and the
INDA/EDANA Code of Practice into legislation (IWSFG, 2018c; INDA and EDANA, 2017).
Many of the consumer products tested during this project were manufactured outside of North America
in countries such as China, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Poland, and Thailand. The need for a
global definition of a ‘flushable’ product exists and it is vital that it be brought into legislation in an effort
to combat misconceptions around consumer products that may exist internationally.
4. Monitor and communicate with manufacturers and their associations (e.g. INDA, EDANA) to
ensure policies and guidance are followed.
As mentioned in the Introduction of this report, it is unclear to what extent manufacturers are practicing
appropriate methodology in determining the flushability of consumer products as well as their labelling.
Regulation of specifications in place may help to ensure that consumer products are correctly labelled
with a ‘Do Not Flush’ statement or DNF symbol.
5. Increase efforts to collect the information on the causes of reported sewer blockages.
Studies often cited to indicate the low content of ‘flushable’ wipes in sewer systems are hardly
representative of the potential impacts of many consumer products that are being flushed on the entire
sewerage system, starting from private drains to wastewater treatment plants. Work orders completed
by crews responding to sewer blockages often contain valuable information on the potential causes, and
these should be collected and processed to gain further insight. In the longer term, a methodology needs
to be developed to collect the information on blockage causes in a more systematic and easy way in order
to better understand this issue and aid in developing effective control alternatives.
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6. Continue the testing of consumer products with manufacturers’ input.
The current study should be expanded to include the testing of products sold in other jurisdictions, as well
as other consumer products such as feminine hygiene products, kitty litter, and dental floss. The
consumer products that are of interest here undergo changes in terms of the manufacturing process and
materials used, and these should be accounted for through closer communication with manufacturers
and possible re-testing. In addition, the products that pass the drainline and disintegration tests should
be subjected to the remaining tests under the IWSFG Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1: 2018 (IWSFG
2018b).
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2018 Criteria for Recognition as a Flushable Product.
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2018 Disintegration Test Methods—Slosh Box.
Orr, B (2013). The Toilet Toll. Water Canada. https://www.watercanada.net/feature/the-toilet-toll/
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Water Journal, 15:1, 68 74, DOI: 10.1080/1573062X.2017.1395898
Steed, J and Pira, S, (2018). Four Trends Shaping the Future of Nonwoven Wipe Demand. Nonwovens
Industry since 1970. 2019 Rodman Media. https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/issues/2018-
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TAPPI (2018). Fiber analysis of paper and paperboard TAPPI/ANSI Test Method T401 om-15. TAPPI.
UK Water Industry (2019). Fine to Flush: Specification for a Testing Methodology to Determine Whether
a Product is Suitable for Disposal Through a Drain or Sewer System. Fine to Flush, 1:1, 30. Water UK.
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Appendix A - Detailed List of 101 Consumer Products Tested
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Product
#
Product
Category
Manufacturing
Country
Do Not
Flush
Logo?
Says Do
Not
Flush?
Labelled
Flushable?
Pass
Rate
Pass/Fail
1 Baby
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
2 Baby
Wipes
Poland No No Yes 0 Fail
3 Baby
Wipes
China No No No 0 Fail
4 Baby
Wipes
Poland Yes No No 0 Fail
5 Baby
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
6 Baby
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
7 Baby
Wipes
China No No No 0 Fail
8 Baby
Wipes
USA Yes No No 0 Fail
9 Baby
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
10 Baby
Wipes
Israel No No No 0 Fail
11 Baby
Wipes
China Yes No No 0 Fail
12 Baby
Wipes
USA Yes No No 0 Fail
13 Baby
Wipes
USA No Yes 0 Fail
14 Baby
Wipes
UK Yes No No 0 Fail
15 Baby
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
16 Baby
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
17 Baby
Wipes
USA Yes No No 0 Fail
18 Baby
Wipes
Ireland Yes Yes No 0 Fail
19 Bathroom
Tissue
China No No Yes 100 Pass
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Product
#
Product
Category
Manufacturing
Country
Do Not
Flush
Logo?
Says Do
Not
Flush?
Labelled
Flushable?
Pass
Rate
Pass/Fail
20 Bathroom
Tissue
Canada No No Yes 100 Pass
21 Bathroom
Tissue
Canada No No Yes 100 Pass
22 Bathroom
Tissue
Canada No No Yes 100 Pass
23 Bathroom
Tissue
USA No No Yes 100 Pass
24 Bathroom
Tissue
USA No No Yes 100 Pass
25 Bathroom
Tissue
Canada No No Yes 100 Pass
26 Bathroom
Tissue
Canada No No Yes 100 Pass
27 Bathroom
Tissue
USA No No Yes 100 Pass
28 Bathroom
Tissue
Canada No No Yes 100 Pass
29 Bathroom
Tissue
Canada No No Yes 100 Pass
30 Cleaning
Cloth
China Yes Yes No 0 Fail
31 Cleaning
Cloth
USA Yes No No 0 Fail
32 Cleaning
Cloth
Canada Yes Yes No 0 Fail
33 Cleaning
Pad
Thailand No No Yes 0 Fail
34 Cleaning
Wipes
China No No Yes 0 Fail
35 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
36 Cleaning
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
37 Cleaning
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
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Product
#
Product
Category
Manufacturing
Country
Do Not
Flush
Logo?
Says Do
Not
Flush?
Labelled
Flushable?
Pass
Rate
Pass/Fail
38 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
39 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
40 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No No No 0 Fail
41 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No No No 0 Fail
42 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
43 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No No No 0 Fail
44 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
45 Cleaning
Wipes
China No No No 0 Fail
46 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
47 Cleaning
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
48 Cleansing
Cloth
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
49 Cleansing
Cloth
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
50 Cleansing
Cloth
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
51 Cleansing
Cloth
USA No No Yes 34.98 Fail
52 Cleansing
Cloth
China No Yes No 0 Fail
53 Cleansing
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
54 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No Yes No 0 Fail
55 Cleansing
Wipes
USA Yes No No 0 Fail
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Product
#
Product
Category
Manufacturing
Country
Do Not
Flush
Logo?
Says Do
Not
Flush?
Labelled
Flushable?
Pass
Rate
Pass/Fail
56 Cleansing
Wipes
USA Yes No No 0 Fail
57 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 48.67 Fail
58 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
59 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
60 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
61 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
62 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
63 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
64 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
65 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
66 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
67 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
68 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
69 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
70 Cleansing
Wipes
Italy No Yes No 0 Fail
71 Cleansing
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
72 Cleansing
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
73 Cleansing
Wipes
Italy No No No 0 Fail
74 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No yes no 0 Fail
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Product
#
Product
Category
Manufacturing
Country
Do Not
Flush
Logo?
Says Do
Not
Flush?
Labelled
Flushable?
Pass
Rate
Pass/Fail
75 Cleansing
Wipes
China No Yes No 0 Fail
76 Cleansing
Wipes
China No Yes No 0 Fail
77 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No No No 0 Fail
78 Cleansing
Wipes
UK Yes Yes No 0 Fail
79 Cleansing
Wipes
USA No yes no 0 Fail
80 Cleansing
Wipes
Germany No No No 0 Fail
81 Cleansing
Wipes
USA Yes Yes No 0 Fail
82 Cleansing
Wipes
Korea Yes No No 0 Fail
83 Cleansing
Wipes
China No No No 0 Fail
84 Cleansing
Wipes
China No No No 0 Fail
85 Diaper
Liners
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
86 Diaper
Liners
China No No Yes 0 Fail
87 Diaper
Liners
USA No No Yes 0 Fail
88 Dog Waste
Bags
China No No Yes 0 Fail
89 Dog Waste
Bags
China No No No 0 Fail
90 Dog Waste
Bags
USA No No No 0 Fail
91 Facial
Tissue
USA No No No 0 Fail
92 Facial
Tissue
China No No No 68.23 Fail
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Product
#
Product
Category
Manufacturing
Country
Do Not
Flush
Logo?
Says Do
Not
Flush?
Labelled
Flushable?
Pass
Rate
Pass/Fail
93 Facial
Tissue
Canada No No No 0 Fail
94 Facial
Tissue
Canada No No No 0 Fail
95 Facial
Tissue
USA Yes No No 68.25 Fail
96 Facial
Tissue
China No No No 37.78 Fail
97 Paper
Towels
USA No No No 0 Fail
98 Paper
Towels
Canada No No No 37.28 Fail
99 Paper
Towels
Canada No No No 0 Fail
100 Paper
Towels
USA No No No 0 Fail
101 Paper
Towels
USA No No No 0 Fail
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Appendix B - Summary of Products Evaluated for Fibre Composition
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ID Product Type Category Subcategory Manufacturing
Country
1 Nonwoven Baby Wipes Flushable USA
2 Nonwoven Baby Wipes Flushable Poland
4 Nonwoven Baby Wipes Poland
7 Nonwoven Baby Wipes China
10 Nonwoven Baby Wipes Israel
14 Nonwoven Baby Wipes UK
18 Nonwoven Baby Wipes Ireland
27 Bath/Facial Tissue Bathroom Tissue USA
47 Nonwoven Cleaning Wipes USA
51 Nonwoven Cleansing Cloth Flushable - Body USA
56 Nonwoven Cleansing Wipes Body USA
58 Nonwoven Cleansing Wipes Flushable - Body USA
59 Nonwoven Cleansing Wipes Flushable - Body USA
61 Nonwoven Cleansing Wipes Flushable - Body USA
63 Nonwoven Cleansing Wipes Flushable - Body USA
70 Nonwoven Cleansing Wipes Denture Italy
86 Nonwoven Diaper Liners Flushable China
87 Nonwoven Diaper Liners Flushable USA
95 Bath/Facial Tissue Facial Tissue USA
97 Towel Paper Towels USA
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CHRISTINE TARLING
Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk
Corporate Services Department
Kitchener City Hall, 2nd Floor
200 King Street West, P.O. Box 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Phone: 519.741.2200 x 7809 Fax: 519.741.2705
christine.tarling@kitchener.ca
TTY: 519-741-2385
September 5, 2019
Dear Municipal Colleagues:
This is to advise that City Council, at a meeting held on August 26, 2019, passed
the following resolution regarding single-use disposable wipes:
“WHEREAS in 2018 the City of Kitchener implemented a sustainable
funding model Water Infrastructure Project (WIP) for the city’s water,
sanitary and stormwater infrastructure to ensure the safe delivery of
these valued utilities; and,
WHEREAS in 2018 a multi-year initiative approved through the WIP
has already improved several key measures of water quality, and
proactive maintenance has reduced the risk of flooding in high -risk
areas; and,
WHEREAS in 2018 the City has already seen a number of impacts
due to the implementation of the WIP including: 48% decrease in
complaints related to discoloured water; Storm main repairs
increased by 27 per cent; 300 metric tonnes of sediment removed
from catch basins; and, 2,200 properties protected against backflow
and cross-connection contamination; and,
WHEREAS Single-use wipes are a $6-billion industry and growing,
and are now being advertised as the clean alternative to toilet paper
and are safe to flush; and,
WHEREAS there is no one standard for what the word “flushable”
means; and,
WHEREAS Single-use wipes are in fact not safe to flush as they are
buoyant; are not biodegradable; and, are unable to break down into
small pieces quickly; and,
WHEREAS Single-use wipes accumulate in the sewer system and
eventually clog the sanitary sewer system costing municipalities
hundreds of millions of dollars in additional repairs and maintenance
costs each year to municipal sewer systems across the country; a nd,
7.7(e)Report No. PW 2020-02
Attachment No. 2
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WHEREAS there is a lack of public awareness of the impact caused
by non-flushable wipes being flushed down toilets and consumer
education and outreach could play a large part in reducing the
impact;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener lobby the
Federal Government, to review regulations related to consumer
packaging on single-use wipes to remove the word flushable; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the
Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable
Premier of Ontario; the Minister of the Environment, Conservation
and Parks; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario; the Local Members of
Provincial Parliament; the Region of Waterloo; and, all Municipalities
within the Province of Ontario.”
Yours truly,
C. Tarling
Director of Legislated Services
& City Clerk
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Report No: CAO 2020-01
CAO OFFICE
Council Date: February 12, 2020
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To: Warden and Members of County Council
From: Chief Administrative Officer
Leading Oxford County to “100% Housed” Future
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That Council be presented for adoption, a resolution committing to achieving
“100% Housed in Oxford County” as outlined in Report CAO 2020-01 and provided
herein as Attachment 1;
2. And further, that Council support the ongoing refinement and implementation
actions of the 100% Housed Plan as outlined in Report CAO 2020-01 and provided
herein as Attachment 2;
3. And further, that the Future Oxford Partnership, with support from Oxford County,
develop and undertake a community dialogue campaign designed as a rally cry
for all Oxford community stakeholders to understand and address the issues,
actions and goals presented within the 100% Housed Plan;
4. And further, that private sector investors and community partners be encouraged
at every opportunity to look to the issues, goals and actions of the 100% Housed
Plan to determine how they might do their part to solve the Oxford housing crisis;
5. And further, that strategic public sector investments in housing related initiatives
be identified for Council consideration, including as appropriate, pursuit of
provincial and federal funding opportunities;
6. And further, that future annual business plan and budget preparations include
strategic public sector housing initiatives in support of the 100% Housed Plan for
Council consideration;
7. And further, that Report CAO 2020-01 “Leading Oxford County to a 100% Housed
Future” be distributed to Area Municipal Councils for their support;
8. And further, that Area Municipal Councils be asked to adopt through resolution
their commitment to achieving “100% Housed in Oxford County” as outlined in
Report CAO 2020-01 and provided herein as Attachment 1;
9. And further, that the Hon Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs (MPP Oxford) and Hon Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing be advised of Oxford County Council’s commitment to achieving 100%
Housed in Oxford County.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
This report releases Oxford County’s 100% Housed Plan for discussion, dialogue, ongoing
refinement and implementation;
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The 100% Housed Plan is not a social housing plan. Rather it is a plan that encompasses
the full housing continuum (size, type, tenure and affordability) necessary to meet the
needs/demands from homelessness through affordable market rent to median income
ownership and everything in between;
The need for transformational change to address persistent housing needs that are upon us,
it is time for leadership and action;
Oxford County’s commitment to transition to a 100% Housed community is achievable; will
significantly benefit our community and economic wellbeing; and, will further establish
Oxford County as a recognized leader;
The Oxford approach is to engage, involve, assess and learn from/with our partners and
stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally.
Implementation Points
With the adoption of the report, the Future Oxford Partnership, with the support of Oxford
County, will engage the community to work together to facilitate, continually refine, monitor, and
report the implementation and achievements of the 100% Housed strategy as presented.
Community dialogue will be designed and initiated as a rally cry for all Oxford community
stakeholders to understand and address the issues, actions and goals presented within the
100% Housed Plan.
The successful implementation of the 100% Housed Plan will require public, community partner
and private sector action and investment. Private sector investors and community partners will
be encouraged at every opportunity to look to the issues, goals and actions of the 100% Housed
Plan to determine how they might do their part to solve the Oxford housing crisis. At the same
time, appropriate strategic actions requiring public funding will be presented for Council
consideration throughout 2020 and considered ongoing through the annual business plan and
budget process. Public funding considerations will include, as appropriate, pursuit of provincial
and federal funding opportunities.
Financial Impact
Adoption of this report does not require any expenditures beyond that approved within the 2020
Business Plan and Budget. Any further strategic financial investment or support required from
the County through 2020 will be brought forward to Council for consideration. Going forward
beyond 2020, annual business plan and budget development will include further strategic
housing investments as appropriate for Council consideration. The Treasurer has reviewed this
report and agrees with the financial impact information. Public funding considerations will
include, as appropriate, pursuit of provincial and federal funding opportunities.
Risks/Implications
There are no direct risks to the outcome of this report, however there are a number of
implications associated with the continued implementation of the 100% Housed Plan.
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Council Date: February 12, 2020
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The transition to a 100% Housed Oxford County will drive significant change that will require
perseverance and a continued belief by Council, business and residents of the importance and
long-term benefits of a transition to a 100% Housed population.
Strategic Plan (2015-2018)
County Council adopted the County of Oxford Strategic Plan (2015-2018) at its regular meeting
held May 27, 2015. The initiative contained within this report supports the Values and Strategic
Directions as set out in the Strategic Plan as it pertains to the following Strategic Directions:
1. ii. A County that Works Together – Enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens by:
- Maintaining and strengthening core infrastructure, including affordable housing and fibre
optic systems infrastructure
- Ensuring a full range of housing type and density options
- Implementing a healthy community strategy
- Adapting programs, services and facilities to reflect evolving community needs
3. i. A County that Thinks Ahead and Wisely Shapes the Future – Influence federal and
provincial policy with implications for the County by:
- Advocating for federal and provincial initiatives that are appropriate to our county
3. ii. A County that Thinks Ahead and Wisely Shapes the Future – Implement development
policies, land uses and community planning guidelines that:
- Provides a policy framework which supports community sustainability, health and well-
being
- Supports healthy communities within the built environment
3. iii. A County that Thinks Ahead and Wisely Shapes the Future - Demonstrated commitment to
sustainability by:
- Ensuring that all significant decisions are informed by assessing all options with regard to
the community, economic and environmental implications including:
o Potential impacts to the vulnerable population in our community
o Supporting the community implementation of the Community Sustainability Plan
4. i. A County that Informs and Engages - Harness the power of the community through
conversation and dialogue by:
- Providing multiple opportunities for public participation and a meaningful voice in civic
affairs
- Fostering greater involvement in County and community events and/or program/project
implementation
- Understanding and addressing public aspirations for a more livable community
DISCUSSION
Background
Since June 2015, Oxford County Council has adopted the Future Oxford Community
Sustainability Plan, has become the first municipality in Ontario to commit to achieving 100%
renewable energy by 2050 (100% Renewable Energy Plan), committed to achieving Zero Waste
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(Zero Waste Plan), supported extensive work to measure and understand our Community
Wellbeing and committed to achieving Zero Poverty(Zero Poverty Plan). Collectively these
commitments and this body of work represents a community developed strategy which
embodies the realization that sustainability can be achieved in a world where a vibrant economy
supports strong communities and a healthy environment.
Oxford County has been active in undertaking housing studies, needs assessments, and
initiatives to better understand housing challenges faced by residents of the County and identify
ways to address housing need.
Comments
The Building Blocks Approach
Quality standards such as ISO 9001:2008 and other similar internationally accepted approaches
to business and production play a significant role in the ability of diverse and geographically
dispersed countries and businesses to conduct themselves along common themes.
The rate of change and improvement among global business and industry partners is made
possible in part through the adoption of a common approach. Furthermore, when diverse groups
are working on a common platform at opposite ends of the world, it becomes critical that they
align themselves as much as is possible.
An added benefit of common approach and standards is evidenced in the relatively rapid move
from research and development to implementation. Prior to common industrial and business
standard approaches, differences in policy, procedure and minutia slowed progress to the point
of dysfunction.
Recognizing the value of such an approach the first draft 100% Renewable Energy and Zero
Waste plans were developed using the Kassel International Dialogue report structure which was
developed and provides similar benefit to those aspiring to a 100%RE goal.
Through international dialogue and to some degree sparked by Oxford County’s application of
the criteria to the development of its 100% Renewable Energy and Zero Waste plans, the
Kassel Criteria has been adapted to the 100 RE Building Blocks structure. Given the long term,
if not generational nature, of key plans such as the 100% Renewable Energy, Zero Waste, Zero
Poverty and 100% Housed plans we have continued to similarly evolve our plan development
approach to ensure such long term strategic documents follow a “living document” format. The
“living document” approach, as the transformational nature of the challenge demands, is a “plan,
do, check, act” approach whereby emerging advancements are identified on a continual basis,
adapting the Plan to current and future states of the housing crisis.
Applying the 100 RE Building Block Standard to the 100% Housed Plan
Our 100% Housed Plan has been developed as both a policy and reporting document. Like the
Kassel Criteria before it, the 100 RE Building Blocks process is fully applicable to the
development of any long term strategic initiative and when properly utilized can provide
guidance for policy makers, governments and community champions to develop their own
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initiative roadmap. The goal is to create a living document that can serve as an interactive tool
box for stakeholder implementation and monitoring.
To achieve this means creating a set of 10 workable building blocks that can be adapted and
modified as appropriate to fit particular contexts. These building blocks serve as guidance when
developing long term plans and implementation strategies as well as a monitoring and
benchmarking tool for mapping progress towards the achievement of the plan’s goal.
Adapting the 100 RE Building Blocks Standard 10 building block elements to the 100% Housed
goal led to establishing a plan framework comprised of:
1. Activate Local Resource
Potential
Perform preliminary
assessments
Mobilize local resources
Identify opportunities for
supports and assistance
2. Develop the 100% Housed
Blueprint
Define the 100% Housed
target
Model a 100% Housed
scenario
Estimate the potential
economic, community and
environmental benefits
3. Formalize Aims and Functions
Identifying targets and
milestones
Defining comprehensive
legal and regulatory
frameworks
4. Establishing relevant oversight
Promote Transformation
Understanding human
behaviours
Understand existing
systems and environments
Identify opportunities to
support transformational
change
5. Increase and Integrate
Strategies Across Sectors
Strategically Increase Full
Spectrum Housing
Availability
Address the Full Spectrum
of Housing Needs
The Housing Toolbox
Supportive Housing and
Health Needs
Transportation
Relationships
Social Mobility
Education
Infrastructure
6. Identify Financial Resources
Introduce innovative and
alternative financial
mechanisms
Implement new
Mechanisms to Internalize
External Influences
Establish Stable, Long-
Term Housing Availability
Models
7. Support Inclusion
Ensure accountability and
transparency
Promote Inclusive
Communication and
Outreach
Empower a Diversified
Housing Transition
Safeguard a social just
transition
8. Nurture Vertical and Horizontal
Integration
Vertical cooperation
Horizontal cooperation
9. Promote Knowledge
Generation and Capacity
Building
Generate and Disseminate
Specific Knowledge
Make Knowledge and Data
Accessible
Promote Capacity Building
and Training
Skill development
10. Engage in Networks
Form and engage in local
and regional level networks
Engage with Oxford County
Housing Groups
Participate in national and
international networks
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Oxford County’s Draft 100% Housed Plan
Housing Supply in Oxford
Oxford enjoys an existing housing supply system that is active and successful as is consistently
evident by new housing starts and residential growth. Notwithstanding, Council has long
recognized the short-fall in affordable housing within Oxford County, its adoption of a “Housing
First Policy” and investments in affordable housing are clear evidence of that recognition.
Annually the Human Services division updates a comprehensive housing needs assessment to
identify key demand-side variables and trends such as household characteristics, population
trends, income, and employment and economic trends; supply-side variables such as current
and forecasted housing stock data; and a summary of social housing gaps in the County.
Council has also long recognized LTC bed needs in our community having encouraged staff to
work with the SWLHIN, private sector partners and Oxford hospitals, and advocating for
additional Long Term Care bed allocations to LTC operators across Oxford.
Somewhat anecdotally, what has become more and more evident is the sense that broader
housing issues exist in Oxford County. Within that context staff developed a housing continuum
in an effort to begin to understand what appeared to be an emerging crisis.
The continuum depicts the current housing needs and gaps in Oxford. Household access to the
local housing supply requires above median household incomes. Notwithstanding our active
and successful housing supply industry, other than social housing related construction, no new
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housing units of any size, type or tenure are being constructed that are affordable at or below
Oxford’s median household income levels.
Resales of existing housing can be part of the solution, however, according to the Woodstock
and Ingersoll Real Estate Board, only ~20% of home sales have been affordable to the median
after tax household income of $63,630, which equates to a home price of under $250,000. The
remaining 80% of sales have been at prices above $250,000, and thus not likely affordable to
the median-income household.
There is a clear need for a range of housing options (size, type and tenure) that addresses
unmet demands and is affordable to households at or below median incomes. Continuing to
build housing of the type, form, tenure and affordability mix, our current housing supply system
will not meet this persistent demand.
The Oxford Housing Continuum (2019) data indicates clear gaps arising from the need to meet
broader income and support needs than existing housing supply systems currently provide
(size, type, tenure and affordability). While the housing gap in Oxford is multidimensional (size,
type, tenure and affordability), the most predominant availability factor is affordability.
Key Realizations
There is unmet need and demand across the housing continuum
Approximately 10% of households in Oxford County are in core housing need
Significant employment opportunities and unmet workforce demands due to lack of
housing options
The unmet social housing demand continues to grow
South Oxford has the lowest number of LTC beds/capita in Southwestern Ontario
When the housing supply system fails to meet the full continuum needs of the community the
impacts will be felt across the community:
Core housing needs will increase as more households struggle with housing they cannot
afford, increasing their financial risks (food, utilities etc.) and other associated factors
impacting their wellbeing;
As the housing gaps widen, natural market forces will escalate costs and exacerbate the
situation;
Social housing demands and waiting lists will grow;
Social system demands and issues will grow;
Volunteerism and community participation (culture, arts, recreation, social) rates will
decline;
Youth, and other prospective employees, will leave the community in search of a
community that provides employment and affordable housing options;
Prospective new employees, unable to find affordable housing options, will be
unavailable to local employers wishing to expand their workforce, ultimately threatening
the local economy.
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The housing supply system is a critical economic contributor. Not only does the housing supply
sector itself generate employment and wealth, it is critical to meeting the needs of the
expanding workforce demands of a vibrant economy and robust business expansion. How does
housing supply fit into the equation? Consider:
Housing Option Monthly Cost
Household Income *
Availability Annual Rate @
37.5/week
< 20% of existing home sales <
$250,000 ~$1,600 ~$65,000 ~31/hr. Limited
Market Rental ~$1,500 ~$60,000 ~ $31/hr. No Vacancy
Affordable Rental ~726 ~$30,000 ~$15/hr. Wait list
No Vacancy
Rent-Geared-to-income 30% Monthly
income Wait list
No Vacancy
Special Needs (ODSP) $497
Housing Allowance ~ $14,000 Wait list
No Vacancy
* In January 2020, Oxford employers are seeking perspective employees for 3,000 vacant
positions.
Average pay for these available jobs >$18/hr ($35,100 annually @ 37.5 hrs/week)
Household Annual Income Thresholds (@ 37.5 hours/week)
Living Wage (2 @ $17.34/hr) ~ $ 67,716
Oxford (January 2019) 3,000 vacant (~3,000) ~ $ 35,100
Minimum Wage ~ $ 27,300
A growing business sector creates new employment opportunities. Employment growth
requires a growing workforce. A growing workforce requires housing options affordable to the
income levels associated with those new jobs. As illustrated above, the current housing supply
system outcomes do not provide housing options for below median income households.
Addressing this gap is vital to the economic vitality of Oxford.
Developing the Draft 100% Housed Plan
Development of the 100% Housed Plan included scanning federal, provincial and local
programs, services and policy frameworks that may serve as opportunities for furthering the
desired outcomes of the 100% Housed Plan. This review included:
Policy Review;
Review of Learnings from Other Jurisdictions;
Review of Available Municipal Strategies;
More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan;
Ontario’s Community Housing Renewal Strategy;
Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI);
Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI);
National Housing Strategy.
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“Housing: Let’s get into it!” Forum
In February 2019, in partnership with the County of Elgin, City of St. Thomas, Southwestern
Public Health, and the Oxford Workforce Development Partnership/Local Employment
Partnership, Oxford County convened roughly 200 representatives from southwestern Ontario
communities to tackle some of the communities’ most pressing housing supply issues. The full
day “Housing: Let’s get into it” event (referred to as “the Forum”), held in London, aimed to
stimulate thought, discussion, and solutions that may be initiated across the province. The day
was planned with the intent of developing and documenting solutions and ideas applicable
across small urban and rural municipalities in Ontario. The findings from the Forum are
summarized throughout the 100% Housed Plan.
The 100% Housed Plan stems from an initial collaboration with system stakeholders and
players across Southwestern Ontario at the “Housing: Let’s get into it!” Forum. The 100%
Housed Plan represents a compilation of the work completed to date, including:
Research conducted through the Oxford County Shelter Plan and Needs Assessment
update;
An analysis of available municipal, provincial and federal housing policies and tools; and
The application of the ideas generated through the “Housing: Let’s get into it!” Forum
(Feb 2019).
Solutions through partnerships
The task of providing safe, adequate, and appropriate housing to all residents is an inter-
disciplinary problem, requiring collaboration across stakeholder groups within the existing
system and its environments.
The following stakeholder groups are key partners in the housing system:
Residents of Oxford
County
Oxford County Council
and staff
Local municipal housing
providers
Non-profit housing
providers
Private sector
developers
Human services
Community partners
Landowners
Area municipal Councils
and staff
Government of Ontario
Government of Canada
Financial institutions
Local employers
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The “Housing: Let’s get into it!” Forum brought forward a
toolbox of proposed preliminary solutions (referred to as
“approaches”) to stimulate new housing supply across the
continuum. Through the development of this plan, approaches
were refined to identify the specific tools that might be
implemented in Oxford.
As a first step, the proposed housing tools and approaches
were evaluated and plotted on a matrix of readiness or level of
effort required to implement the tool (from low to high) and
level of potential impact on the overall goal and target of the
100% Housed Plan . Throughout the plan, each tool is plotted
against this matrix. Only tools identified as “higher level of
potential impact” are being considered for implementation.
100% Housed Blueprint Tools and Actions
The 100% Housed Plan comprises a series of tools and related actions believed to be of value
in addressing the Oxford housing crisis.
Actions
Research and develop new
funding opportunities with the
help of other system
stakeholders (e.g. public-private
partnerships with local
organizations) to promote the
creation of a demonstration
project to bring profile to this
approach.
Implement a demonstration
project to bring profile to this tool. As an example, Durham Region Non-Profit Housing
Corporation has recently executed a similar pilot project.
Actions
Encourage local municipalities to
update their zoning by-laws to
permit as-of-right a wide range
of shared housing forms
(including additional residential
units, stacked rowhousing, and
smaller units) and ensure this is
communicated clearly with
consistent definitions for all
TOOL 1 Encourage the use of
advanced construction
techniques.
The intended outcomes of this
tool are to increase the supply of
affordable rental housing and
market rental housing.
TOOL 2 Implement zoning for
increased density,
additional residential units,
or shared housing options.
The intended outcome of this
tool is to increase the supply of
market rental housing.
HIGHER
level of effort to implement
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level of effort to implement
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terminology in the Official Plan and zoning by-laws.
Include a more detailed monitoring process and targets for sub-sets of housing options,
based on type, size, tenure, number of bedrooms, affordability etc. as a means to inform
and/or target investment in housing options in priority areas along the housing
continuum.
Encourage local municipalities to relax restrictions on minimum gross floor area (GFA)
for more streamlined implementation of smaller units. For instance, the minimum GFA in
Tillsonburg, Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra, Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxford,
and Zorra is 93 (1,001 ft2), compared to 75 m2 (807 ft2) in Ingersoll. In comparison, the
minimum size for a studio apartment in the Ontario Building Code is approximately 26
m2 (280 ft2). Any changes to minimum GFA would require consultation with building
officials.
Explore the potential for providing grants to promote second/additional residential units.
Undertake education and communication strategies with area municipalities and the
public on the need for these housing types in the County and establish County-wide
guidance material for homeowners interested in constructing an additional residential
unit on an existing property.
Action
Identify an area municipality interested in
exploring and testing a co-housing
model.
Actions
• Encourage area municipalities to provide relief of parking requirements for affordable
housing.
• Encourage area municipalities to
reduce minimum setback
requirements for affordable housing.
• Encourage area municipalities to
allow for increased density (and
height) on sites where an economic
and strategic argument can be
made for affordable housing (i.e.
near amenities and/or
transportation).
• Update public information to more
clearly communicate alternative development standards to developers.
TOOL 3 Facilitate the
development of co-
housing.
The intended outcome
of this tool is to increase
the supply of market
rental housing.
TOOL 4 Formalize alternative
development standards
for affordable housing
through documentation
The intended outcomes of
this tool are to increase the
supply of affordable
ownership and affordable
rental housing.
HIGHER
level of effort to implement
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level of effort to implement
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level of potential impact
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Action
Seek out private or non-profit
developers to pilot this tool in the
County.
Actions
• Partner with Fanshawe College off-
campus housing department to place
student renters with households
experiencing “over-housing”
recognizing the International Student.
• Partner with community group to place
renters with households experiencing
“over-housing”.
Actions
• Be flexible to allow different
utilization of existing rural housing.
• Introduce modest ideas that will
increase the supply in rural areas
with appropriate servicing capacity
for higher-density housing without
affecting the community character.
• Promote the conversion of under-
utilized buildings (such as schools,
churches, post offices, and hotels) to
multi-residential use (this would
require leadership from a private,
non-profit, or public sector developer to conduct feasibility-phase work and take on the
development process).
• Introduce a conversion program to incentivize converting low-density housing into
higher-density housing.
TOOL 5 Promote other tenure
forms such as rent-to-
own housing models.
The intended outcomes
of this tool are to increase
the supply of market rental
housing and market
ownership housing.
TOOL 6 Develop programs to
support those who
are “over-housed” to
downsize.
The intended outcome
of this tool is to increase
the supply of market
rental housing.
TOOL 7 Introduce specific
strategies for
encouraging smaller-
scale and higher-
density housing in
rural areas.
The intended outcome
of this tool is to increase
the supply of market
rental housing.
HIGHER
level of effort to implement
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level of effort to implement
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level of potential impact
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Action
Pursue development charge, Community
Benefit Charge and/or tax revenue
streams (Land Transfer tax) to financially
support municipal incentives to promote
affordable housing construction.
Action
Encourage higher levels of government
to support the creation of new financing
mechanisms for the provision of
affordable housing.
Actions
• Assess the feasibility of requiring unit
type split targets, as a parallel
requirement to meeting the necessary
density targets, for facilitating the
development of housing options that
are typically sold at more affordable
price ranges. This could be
accomplished through secondary
planning and/or the review of plans of
subdivision of a certain threshold size.
• Assess the feasibility of implementing a
Development Permit System by looking
to other examples in Ontario where this
has proven successful for affordable housing development.
• Evaluate the financial viability and economic impact of implementing an inclusionary
zoning policy, including the cost of offering any incentives to ensure units are at the level
of affordability required for the local population and the cost of administrating the policy.
• Determine the area to which the policy will be applied. In speaking with developers in
urban and rural areas, applying the policy to an entire municipal area can be preferable,
as it avoids discouraging development in certain areas.
TOOL 8 Impose a levy for
affordable housing.
The intended
outcome of this tool is
to increase the supply
of affordable rental
housing.
TOOL 9 Introduce a new
financing model for
affordable housing.
The intended outcome
of this tool is to increase
the supply of affordable
rental housing.
TOOL 10 Explore the feasibility
of implementing an
inclusionary zoning
policy.
The intended outcome
of this tool is to increase
the supply of affordable
ownership and rental
housing.
HIGHER
level of effort to implement
LOWER
level of effort to implement
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level of potential impact
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level of potential impact
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Actions
• Create a tax increment equivalent grant
(financial assistance equal to all or a
portion of the municipal property tax
increase) and/or expand other options
for tax incentives beyond the current
CIP.
• Investigate the feasibility of establishing
a revolving loan fund, tied to a CIP that
can be funded with financial assistance
from other sources (e.g. the CMHC
National Housing Co-Investment Fund,
or local industry partners).
• This action may also require an Official
Plan amendment, as the current policies that outline the intent of CIP speak to using this
tool in order to update, redevelop and rehabilitate the physical environment of existing
areas and this approach may seek to extend funding opportunities to the development of
affordable housing types in newer, undeveloped areas within the County.
• If the intent of CIP grants are to incentivize a wide range of housing types across the
continuum (including market rental housing), the specific needs and targets should be
clearly defined, and funding should be targeted according to the un-met demand in
accordance with a revised CIP program.
Action
Oxford County will pursue further
reduction of the taxation rates on
multi-residential rental housing
and financial incentives to
encourage development of
residential rental housing.
TOOL 11 Initiate an expanded
Community
Improvement Plan
(CIP).
The intended
outcomes of this tool
are to increase the
supply of affordable
rental housing and
market rental housing.
TOOL 12 Consider property tax
incentives to reduce
the tax burden on
residential rental
housing
The intended outcome of
this tool is to increase the
supply of affordable rental
housing.
HIGHER
level of effort to implement
LOWER
level of effort to implement
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level of potential impact
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Actions
• All Oxford municipalities create an
inventory or database of available lands
that are appropriate for affordable and
market rental housing; employ Housing
First policies for these lands.
• Include potential for partnership with
other government facilities (such as
libraries, community centres, hospitals,
etc.).
• Identify related incentives and tools
associated with the surplus lands.
• Convene other stakeholders willing to participate at an early stage (e.g. CMHC, potential
tenants, employers, and non-profit/private sector developers).
• Promote the use of public-private partnerships to create mixed-income communities
and/or sustainable housing on the sites.
Action
Refine the “attainable” needs and
gaps through additional studies
monitoring and reporting to ensure
incentivized developments are
meeting specific affordability
thresholds of the population.
TOOL 13 Create a pipeline of
shovel-ready surplus
land for affordable
housing.
The intended outcome
of this tool is to increase
the supply of affordable
rental housing.
TOOL 14 Introduce a suite of
incentives to
promote the
development of
affordable housing.
The intended outcome
of this tool is to increase
the supply of affordable
rental housing.
HIGHER
level of effort to implement
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level of effort to implement
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level of potential impact
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Actions
• Create communications materials
that can be used by all County
departments and local municipalities
to promote development in the
County and to act as
communication tools for meetings
with developers.
• All municipalities should adopt the
City of Woodstock’s example, which
allows applicants to pursue multiple
concurrent application processes
(planning and building applications).
Next Steps
As a first step in the broader dialogue, Oxford County Council adoption of the proposed
resolution committing to achieving “100% Housed in Oxford County” (Attachment 1) will signal
Council’s commitment to working with federal, provincial, municipal, community and industry
partners and stakeholders to achieve a 100% Housed in Oxford County. It is proposed that
each of the eight Oxford Area Municipal Council’s be requested to adopt, through resolution,
this same commitment.
Through the Future Oxford Partnership, and with the support and guidance of the Strategic
Communications and Engagement team, a 100% Housed engagement campaign will be
developed and employed. This engagement campaign will follow up consultation achieved
through the “Housing: Let’s get into it” Forum.
The intent of community dialogue will be to inform and engage municipal and community
partners, stakeholders, the private sector and the broader Oxford community in the ongoing
refinement and implementation of the 100% Housed Plan. Community dialogue will be designed
and initiated as a rally cry for all Oxford community stakeholders to understand and address the
issues, actions and goals presented within the 100% Housed Plan.
Along with the aforementioned engagement campaign, the Future Oxford Partnership will be
approached to facilitate the community implementation of the plan with the support of County
staff. This implementation will include the identification of partner ownership of key actions, the
ongoing refinement, monitoring and reporting of the 100% Housed Plan.
The successful implementation of the 100% Housed Plan will require public, community partner
and private sector action and investment. Private sector investors and community partners will
be encouraged at every opportunity look to the issues, goals and actions of the 100% Housed
Plan to determine how they might do their part to solve the Oxford housing crisis.
TOOL 15 Communicate the
streamlined
development approvals
process to prospective
developers.
The intended outcomes of
this tool are to increase the
supply of affordable rental
housing, affordable
ownership housing, and
market rental housing.
HIGHER
level of effort to implement
LOWER
level of effort to implement
LOWER
level of potential impact
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At the same time, appropriate strategic actions requiring public funding will be presented for
Council consideration throughout 2020 and considered ongoing through the annual business
plan and budget process, including as appropriate pursuit of provincial and federal funding
opportunities.
Conclusions
The 100% Housed initiative is a transformational economic and community wellbeing based
project that will challenge the status quo in many aspects of society and which will ultimately
strengthen our economy, our community and our environment.
It is important to recognize that the 100% Housed Plan is not a social housing plan. Rather it is
a plan that encompasses the full housing continuum (size, type, tenure and affordability)
necessary to meet the needs/demands from homelessness through affordable market rent to
median income ownership and everything in between.
Our transition to 100% Housed in Oxford County will be neither a simple nor a straight path
forward, but we believe it is effectively a foregone conclusion that Oxford County must get there.
100% Housed is achievable and we find ourselves at the forefront of this essential change. As
leaders, our objective should be to carve out the most cost effective and efficient path forward
that will simultaneously empower our citizens and businesses to join with us and become
leaders in their own area of expertise.
SIGNATURE
Approved for submission:
Original signed by
Peter M. Crockett, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Proposed Resolution, 100% Housed in Oxford County, February 2020
Attachment 2 100% Housed Plan, February 2020
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Subject: Dedicate Certain Reserves – Oak Park Subdivision
Report Number: DCS 20-02
Author: Geno Vanhaelewyn
Meeting Type: Council Meeting
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council receive Report DCS 20-02 Dedicate Certain Reserves - Oak Park
Subdivision.
AND THAT By-Law 2020-019 be brought forward for Council consideration.
BACKGROUND
One foot (0.300 m) reserve registered as Block 132 on Plan 41M-144 was laid out
during the registration of Oak Park Subdivision in 1994. The purpose of the reserve at
the time was to ensure that the subdivision would develop in an organized and phased
manner seeing the entire lands were registered at once. Over time, the development
process and subdivision agreements have evolved to control phasing and eliminate the
risk of sporadic development. Secondly, this development has progressed to the point
that the reserve is no longer required.
DISCUSSION
In order for development to proceed and Beech Boulevard to continue to the south, the
one foot reserve known as Block 132 on Plan 41M-144 must be removed and dedicated
as a municipal highway. The removal of the reserve will also permit the development of
Lot 93 also known as 24 William Street. The reserve is identified in the figures below.
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DCS 20-02
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A By-Law has been prepared to remove the one foot (0.300) reserve by dedicating back
to the road allowance for Council consideration.
CONSULTATION
Clerk, Director of Operations and Senior Planner were consulted and support the
removal of the reserve noted.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
Registration costs will be approximately $200.00 and will be funded from 2020 Building
Services Operational Budget.
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CSP) LINKAGE
1. Excellence in Local Government
☒ Demonstrate strong leadership in Town initiatives
☐ Streamline communication and effectively collaborate within local government
☐ Demonstrate accountability
2. Economic Sustainability
☐ Support new and existing businesses and provide a variety of employment
opportunities
☐ Provide diverse retail services in the downtown core
☐ Provide appropriate education and training opportunities in line with Tillsonburg’s
economy
3. Demographic Balance
☐ Make Tillsonburg an attractive place to live for youth and young professionals
☐ Provide opportunities for families to thrive
☐ Support the aging population and an active senior citizenship
4. Culture and Community
☐ Promote Tillsonburg as a unique and welcoming community
☐ Provide a variety of leisure and cultural opportunities to suit all interests
☐ Improve mobility and promote environmentally sustainable living
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix A – Oak Park 41M-144
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DCS 20-02
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: DCS 20-02 Dedicate Certain Reserves - Oak Park
Subdivision.docx
Attachments: - Oak Park - 41M144.jpg
Final Approval Date: Feb 19, 2020
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Kyle Pratt - Feb 19, 2020 - 7:17 AM
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Subject: CSC Façade Renewal
Report Number: RCP 20-04
Author: Rick Cox, Director of Recreation, Culture & Parks
Meeting Type: Council Meeting
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council receives Report RCP 20-04 CSC Façade Renewal;
AND THAT Council directs staff to procure an external consultant team to develop the
tender specifications for rehabilitating the exterior façade of the Customer Service
Centre at 10 Lisgar Ave;
AND THAT the selected design approach is identified as Option _____ in Report RCP
20-04.
BACKGROUND
The brick façade at the Customer Service Centre (CSC) has failed at multiple points
around the perimeter of the building including a West-facing section which had to be
removed due to safety concerns. The 2020 Capital Budget includes an allocation to
fund rehabilitation of the façade, and Council directed that the project be brought to
Council with options prior to being released for tender.
DISCUSSION
Cracking, spalling and efflorescence on the brick veneer façades of the CSC were
identified in the 2017 Facility Condition Analysis (FCA) report as requiring investigation
and repairs. The 2018 and 2019 Capital Budgets did not include funding for this work.
In September 2019, an investigation of the façade surrounding the west -facing truck
bays determined that the veneer along that portion of the facility had failed and needed
to be removed for safety reasons. In October 2019 as preparation for the 2020 capital
project cycle, at the recommendation of the Chief Building Official (CBO) staff
contracted with David Frei/SouthRidge Concept Rendering to develop some concept
renderings for the facility that would align with the 2012 Tillsonburg Central Area Design
Study. Mr. Frei has been retained by the Façade Improvement Committee to provide
concepts for the downtown façade improvement projects and has been involved with
several of the improvement concepts over the past year.
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RCP 20-04 Page 2 of 6
Two base concepts for the new façade were developed, and each base concept
provides for variations in the colour scheme. The options are presented for Council
consideration on the next several pages.
Concept 1
Concept 2
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Concept 1 Colour Variations Option 1-A Option 1-B Option 1-C Option 1-D
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Concept 2 Colour Variations Option 2-A Option 2-B Option 2-C
Staff input was collected from members of SLT and people who work at the Customer
Service Centre regarding their preferred option. The overwhelming preference was for
Concept 1, and although all four variations did get some support, variations 1B and 1D
received the most favourable reaction. If none of the options presented are acceptable
to Council, further concept development will be needed from SouthRidge Concept
Rendering at a cost of $1,000.
Guidance from the CBO has indicated that for a project of this nature on a facility of this
size both architectural and engineering stamps will be required on the design before the
building permits can be issued. Once Council has selected a preferred look for the
facility, staff will prepare a Request for Proposals to procure a lead
architectural/engineering consulting team to finalize the design, develop the tender
specifications, evaluate the bids and administer the contract for the project . A tender
will be issued to secure a general contractor to execute the project.
In addition to the façade rehabilitation, some foundation crack repairs and other building
envelope repairs identified in the FCA will be incorporated into the specificati ons. The
CBO has also noted that this is an opportune time to add additional insulation to the
exterior of the building to improve energy efficiency.
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CONSULTATION
The Chief Building Official was consulted on the design approach and required building
permit process. SLT members and staff at CSC were consulted for a preferred concept.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
The 2020 Budget includes an allocation of $430,000 funded through the asset
management reserve and the Annandale House Trust for work identified in FCA reports
at CSC, the Clock Tower, Station Arts Centre and Annandale National Historic Site.
This allocation included $180,000 to fund the design and execution of the CSC façade
rehabilitation project as estimated in the FCA. Inquiries so far suggest the consulting
component for technical design, tender specifications and project review could consume
20-25% (up to $45,000) of that allocation.
The allocation did not include funding for an insulation component, but the CBO’s
suggestion to include that upgrade when doing the project is good advice . During the
design phase the cost/benefit analysis of installing insulation will be evaluated.
As the CSC is located in the Downtown BIA area, this project could potentially qualify
for consideration under the Façade Improvement Program (FIP) jointly funded by the
Town and the BIA. Staff does not recommend the Town submits this project for FIP
funding.
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CSP) LINKAGE
1. Excellence in Local Government
☒ Demonstrate strong leadership in Town initiatives
☒ Streamline communication and effectively collaborate within local government
☒ Demonstrate accountability
2. Economic Sustainability
☒ Support new and existing businesses and provide a variety of employment
opportunities
☒ Provide diverse retail services in the downtown core
☐ Provide appropriate education and training opportunities in line with Tillsonburg’s
economy
3. Demographic Balance
☒ Make Tillsonburg an attractive place to live for youth and young professionals
☐ Provide opportunities for families to thrive
☐ Support the aging population and an active senior citizenship
4. Culture and Community
☒ Promote Tillsonburg as a unique and welcoming community
☐ Provide a variety of leisure and cultural opportunities to suit all interests
☒ Improve mobility and promote environmentally sustainable living
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: RCP 20-04 - CSC Facade Renewal.docx
Attachments:
Final Approval Date: Feb 19, 2020
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Dave Rushton - Feb 13, 2020 - 2:22 PM
Kyle Pratt - Feb 19, 2020 - 6:16 AM
Donna Wilson - Feb 19, 2020 - 7:58 AM
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
January 8, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Annex, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
Present:
Chris Parker, Dace Zvanitajs, Don Baxter, Susie Wray, Eugene Todd, Carrie Lewis
Absent with Regrets: Jeff VanRybroeck, Kim Sage
Also Present:
Andrea Brown, Chris Rosehart, Laura Pickersgill
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:05p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by: Chris Parker
Seconded by: Don Baxter
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee
meeting of January 8, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by: Chris Parker
Seconded by: Dace Zvanitajs
THAT the Sports & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 9,
2019, as revised be approved.
Carried
5. Presentations/Deputations
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Advertising policy draft – review:
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by: Dace Zvanitajs
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Date: January 8, 2020
Seconded by: Susie Wray
THAT the Recreation & Sports Advisory committee recommend that the Council
adopt the proposed Advertising Policy for the Corporation of the Town of
Tillsonburg.
Carried
6.2. Maple Leafs Alumni game fundraiser: February 15, tickets for all tickets have
been sold, standing room only available; tickets/seats for sponsors are still
reserved. Looking for volunteers and sponsors for this event. Online auction is
doing well.
6.3. Committee goals and objectives review:
6.4. Meeting times: Continue with 2nd Wednesday of the month, move to 6:00pm
6.5. Laura Pickersgil – Clerk’s department recommendations: committee has been
having difficulty meeting with a quorum. Review of to-date committee
achievements and recommendations to council. Recommends reducing the
number of meetings – Terms of Reference speak to minimum of 4 meetings
annually.
Review standing of members and develop strategy for absenteeism.
Discussion on items brought from Clerk’s and liaisons meeting next week
Determine objectives of the committee
Dialogue on direction of the committee
7. Correspondence
8. Other Business: council gave pre-budget approval for a new water park slide.
9. Next Meeting: February 12 at 6:00pm
10. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #4
Moved by: Don Baxter
Seconded by: Dace Zvanitajs
THAT the January 8, 2020 Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 7:00p.m.
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
February 12, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Suite #203, 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
Present:
Chris Parker, Don Baxter, Susie Wray, Eugene Todd, Carrie Lewis, Jeff VanRybroeck
Absent with Regrets: Kim Sage, Dace Zvanitajs, Andrea Brown
Also Present:
Margaret Puhr
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Jeff VanRybroeck
Seconded by: Chris Parker
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee
meeting of February 12, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Chris Parker
Seconded by: Carrie Lewis
THAT the Sports & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 8
2019 be approved.
Carried
5. Presentations/Deputations
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Staff liaison/chair/vice chair meeting update – update was given by the Chair
and Vice Chair
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6.2. Year-end report to council – committee reviewed the report ahead of council
submission.
6.3. Maple Leaf Alumni game update – the game is sold out, there are 50 volunteers
working at the event, “FARE Flurry” team is made of town’s user groups, 50
raffle prizes from local businesses. VIP meet and greet is at 5:30pm; the event is
licensed. Warmups 6:40pm, puck drop 7:15 and social after the game for the
players. There will be a game vs Bantam Girls for the last 10-15 minutes of the
game.
6.4. Future of committee – discussion around general inactivity after a busy start.
Committee has energy and experience and can do more. The Master Plan
revisions are important and the committee can provide leadership with the
update.
Resolution #3
Moved by: Chris Parker
Seconded by: Jeff VanRybroeck
THAT the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee expects to have a significant
role in fulfilling its duty through participation in the revision of the Recreation
Master Plan.
Carried
6.5. Meeting frequency discussion – the committee agreed to meet 8-9 per year,
except in July and August, unless needed. Wednesdays work, 6pm works better.
6.6. Master Plan update/service review – Staff members are going to PRO
conference, as is Councillor Parker who will be attending a workshop on how to
complete a master plan in-house.
7. Correspondence
8. Other Business: Eugene attended a meeting about the county trail and the bridge,
suggestions were provided with the preferred option of redoing culvert and replacing
bridge.
The Annandale lighting project was approved in the budget, will be tendered out to
add new lights on Annandale 2 and improve lights on Annandale 3.
The new slide will be installed in time for water park opening in June, the slide will be
in blue and green, the town colours.
9. Next Meeting: March 11 at 6:00pm.
10. Adjournment
Resolution #4
Moved by: Jeff VanRybroeck
Seconded by: Carrie Lewis
THAT the February 12, 2020 Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 7:00p.m.
Carried
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee
February 5, 2020
5:30 p.m.
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Market Room, Suite 203
MINUTES
Present:
Erin Getty, Carrie Lewis, Vern Fleming, Terry Fleming, Rosemary Dean, Penny
Esseltine, Dr. Mark Dickson, Tabitha Verbuyst
Staff:
Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator
Patty Phelps, Culture and Heritage Manager/Curator
Absent With Regrets:
Collette Takacs, James Murphy
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Terry Fleming
Seconded by: Vern Fleming
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards
Advisory Committee meeting of February 5, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Vern Fleming
THAT the Minutes of the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee
meeting of January 8, 2020, be approved.
Carried
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5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Tillsonburg 150 Discussion
The Committee discussed celebrating the 150th Town Incorporation Anniversary
rather than the 200th Anniversary of the Town’s Founding.
Staff explained the difference between what the incorporation date means and
what the founding date means.
5.2. Cultural Grants Advertising Discussion
The 2020 Budget was approved by Council with $6000 for distribution of cultural
grants.
Discussion was held around further advertising of the cultural grants. The
cultural grants are being fully distributed each year and it is not necessary to
advertise. Staff could advertise the grants on social media, the Town’s website
and through service clubs if necessary.
5.3. Terms of Reference Discussion
The amended Terms of Reference were circulated to the Committee as adopted
by Council on January 27, 2020.
Staff clarified that quarterly volunteer awards do not need to be endorsed by
Council but that the Citizen of the Year selection does need to be endorsed by
Council according to the Terms of Reference.
5.4. Volunteer Recognition- March 2020
Staff to recirculate the website link to the Volunteer Recognition Program.
Advertising for the Q1 Volunteer Recognition award has been completed.
5.5. Citizen of the Year Discussion
Staff to verify the budget for the 2020 Citizen of the Year Event.
It was noted that the Ontario Senior’s Award no longer exists.
6. Next Meeting
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Corporate Office in the Market
Room.
7. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Carrie Lewis
Seconded by: Mark Dickson
THAT the February 5, 2020 Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory
Committee meeting be adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Carried
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
January 22, 2020
Location
MINUTES
Present: Joan Weston, Rosemary Dean, Scott Vitas, Eugene Todd, Terry Smith,
Jane Ann McLean, Kim Sage, Chris Rosehart
Absent with Regrets: Sharon Howard, Ken Patterson, Mike Cerna, Mel Getty
Also Present: Rick Cox, Margaret Puhr
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:27 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Jane Ann McLean
Seconded by: Rosemary Dean
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory
Committee meeting of January 22, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Budget update – the application for 3.5M refurbishment grant was submitted
by the deadline and we should hear in the spring, to refurbish water park, indoor
pool, create splash pad, expand space in the Zamboni snow dumping area. The
council chose to apply for the mid-price grant rather than the full refurbishment
grant. The Town’s part of the grant contribution is in the budget, therefore
regardless of the grant, the indoor pool can be refurbished to some degree.
Draft budget – has been deliberated by council and the final budget is coming
to council next week for approval, including pre-budget approval for water park
slide replacement, to be ready in time for opening weekend in June. Price for
water slide and tower $323,000.00 before tax, $450,000.00 total budget for
water park improvements. Some of the money came at cost of improvements to
ball diamonds and tennis courts.
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Council directed for a wheelchair swing to be installed either at the water park or
near the tennis courts as well as updating the pavilion. Parking expansion will be
re-tendered in spring/summer, including re-attaching water to the cattle barn and
extending water to the dog park. Pending council approval.
Approval to work with TMBI to bring hydro to the Optimist diamonds and
benches on Kiwanis diamonds.
Operational budget is mostly unchanged from last year.
New Dog Park committee is working on projects to improve the dog park and will
be bringing it to this group for discussion
5.2. Signage – there is some money in the budget for the signage; items discussed:
Current concept for the outside building signage – include (Lions Den) in
brackets in addition to new Arena Entrance name, same with the other doors to
better direct the traffic
Put things on google maps
Perimeter signage in town:
Lisgar/Broadway: Fairgrounds, Memorial park, community centre
Lisgar/hardy: farigrounds, dog park, outdoor rink, ball diamonds - big
board listing all the amenities OR just memorial park, fairgrounds,
community centre
In front of
TCC – parking, hardball, tennis, dog park, fairgrounds, outdoor rink
Board signs at parking lots listing amenities
Sanders/hardy: community centre, memorial park & fairgrounds, water
park
Sanders/Broadway – community centre, memorial park, fairgrounds
John/Sanders– memorial park, water park, fairgrounds
John/Broadway – water park, memorial park bandshell
Gowrie/Broadway – boat ramp, lake lisgar
Park/Concession – boat launch, trailhead
Delevan/Bridge – memorial park, water park, community centre – map on
the other side of bridge
Lisgar/Concession – community centre
Dog park sign at cattle barn and just past the apartments on Hardy/lisgar
Lisgar/apartment buildings – dog park
Main gate to Memorial park at Sanders – waterpark, outdoor pad, Trans
Canada trail, etc.
5.3. Signage on cattle barn – brought for review by Fairboard as attached – 21 x
53 size, will be presented to marketing for branding approval;
6. Next Meeting February 19 at 5:30
7. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Kim Sage
Seconded by:
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THAT the January 22, 2020 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
meeting be adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Carried
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
February 11, 2020
7:30 a.m.
10 Lisgar Avenue, Tillsonburg, ON
MINUTES
Present:
Andrew Burns, Councillor Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens, Steven
Spanjers, Randy Thornton, Cedric Tomico, Mayor Stephen Molnar
Absent With Regrets:
Jeff VanRybroeck, Collette Takacs, Lindsay Morgan-Jacko, Ashton Nembhard, Jim
Hayes, Kirby Heckford
Also Present:
Kyle Pratt, CAO
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator
1. Call to Order- Introduction to New CAO
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Lisa Gilvesy
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of February 11, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The word “appointed” under 5.9.2 be amended to “nominated”. Council provides
appointments and the Chamber of Commerce provides nominations.
Resolution #2
Moved by: Andrew Burns
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of January 21, 2020, be adopted, as amended.
Carried
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4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. General Business & Reports
5.1 Monthly Project Updates
Development Commissioner provided a monthly projects update.
The Van Norman Innovation Park Environmental Compliance Application will be
submitted by February 14, 2020. There are plans to have the area serviced with
hydro by fall 2020.
Staff to provide an update to the next meeting on the industrial land inventory,
including a map, with potential areas for developing the next industrial park. It was
noted that in the last industrial land inventory there was a lot of available space but
the space was unusable.
A report went to Council in December 2019 regarding the Town Hall Project
Steering Committee and direction was provided for Staff to provide a report to
Council in February 2020. Staff are currently drafting a report with various options
for a new Town Hall to present to Council in March 2020.
5.2 Retail Recruitment-Environmental Scan Draft
Development Commissioner provided an overview of the Draft Plan for Retail
Recruitment Environmental Scan.
Key recruitment ideas include:
• Contracting with a broker to recruit retail
• Restricting zoning to limit the amount of permitted uses in the downtown area
• Offering technical and business advisory services for downtown retailers,
such as a “Store Doctor Program”
• Revision of the Community Improvement Plan to reduce or waive fees for
targeted retail uses
• Providing funding for recruitment of unique, one of a kind retailers
• Providing funding to cover recruitment costs and broker fees
• Providing leasehold improvement grants or an interest-free loan
Opportunity for feedback on the Draft was provided.
Mayor Molnar and Kyle Pratt left at 8:15 a.m.
It was suggested that the Executive Director of the BIA has been working on this
project and could provide further assistance with this moving forward.
It was noted that potential investors are made aware of the surrounding population
and demographics that use the Town’s retail services rather than just the population
of the Town’s residents.
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Discussion was held regarding the need for updating the zoning by-laws, as the
current uses listed in the by-laws are very prescriptive and outdated.
Suggestion was made to survey Tillsonburg residents regarding their thoughts on
what type of retail is needed. This would help inform recruitment efforts. It was
discussed that the results of the survey could be impacted due to the seniors’
population and lack of online shopping with that demographic.
Staff to prepare a marketing profile based on data from the retail study to support
retail recruitment efforts.
5.2 Tillsonburg Hydro Inc.
A request has been submitted for a representative from the Hydro Subcommittee to
appear as a delegation on March 31, 2020 at the Tillsonburg Hydro Board Meeting
to discuss concerns with the revised economic evaluation model and customer
service issues.
It was suggested that the delegate provides solutions to the customer service
concerns rather than just listing the concerns.
5.3 Town Hall Task Force
5.4 Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee
5.4.1 Physician Recruitment Committee Update
Staff to reach out to Sandy Jansen, CEO of TDMH, to determine if any
recruitment for General Practitioners is underway.
It was noted that Stephanie Nevins, Clinic Manager of the Ingersoll Nurse
Practitioner-Led Clinic is interested in opening a Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in
Tillsonburg dependent on funding from the Ministry of Health.
5.5 Community Strategic Plan
5.5.1 Excellence in Local Government
5.5.2 Economic Sustainability
5.5.3 Demographic Balance
5.5.4 Culture and Community
6. Community Organization Updates
6.1 Downtown Business Improvement Association
A revised Memorandum of Understanding was recently brought to the Town for
review.
The façade improvement program is going well and many applications have been
received for the rear façade upgrades.
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6.2 Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
Business after 5 will be held at Millards Chartered Professional Accountants on
February 12, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
6.3 Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
6.3.1 February 2020 Commercial Listings
6.3.2 January 2020 Activity Report
7. Round Table
Staff to add information on developing a solution for the vacant properties (old gas
stations) on Simcoe Street to the next agenda.
Councillor Gilvesy noted that Council has decided to not move forward with a
homeless shelter as the costing is not feasible. It was noted that the Salvation Army
will transport homeless individuals to surrounding area shelters. Staff to determine if
there is any local needle pickup program.
8. Next Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 7:30 a.m.
9. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Andrew Burns
Seconded by: Steve Spanjers
THAT the February 11, 2020 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting
be adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
Carried
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LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES of January 8, 2020
Approved February 5, 2020
Members in attendance: Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael
Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart
Patterson, John Scholten and Peter Ypma
Staff in attendance: J. Maxwell, A. LeDuc, C. Boothe and D. McLachlan
Special Guests: K. Earls, C. Jacobs
Regrets: none
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in the
Tillsonburg Administration Office Boardroom.
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
None
DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
None
ELECTION OF LPRCA CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN 2020
The Chair and Vice-Chair vacated their seats and Ms. Kimberley Earls, Economic
Development Coordinator for South Central Ontario Region Economic Development
Corporation assumed the Chair position. The positions for Chair and Vice-Chair were
declared vacant.
a) Appointment of Scrutineer(s)
MOTION A-1/20 moved: J. Scholten seconded: D. Beres
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors appoints Christine Jacob as scrutineer for the
purpose of electing officers.
CARRIED
b) Election of Chair
1) Call for Nominations
R. Chambers nominated M. Columbus who accepted the nomination.
Chair Earls made two further calls for nominations. There were no further nominations.
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2) Motion to Close Nominations for Chair
MOTION A-2/20 moved: R. Geysens seconded: P. Ypma
That the nominations for the Chair be closed.
CARRIED
3) Distribution and collection of ballots by Scrutineer: Not required
4) Announce Election Results
Michael Columbus was declared the Long Point Region Conservation Authority Chair
for 2020.
5) Motion to Destroy Ballots: Not required
c) Election of Vice-Chair
1) Call for Nominations
M. Columbus nominated J. Scholten who accepted the nomination.
Chair Earls made two further calls for nominations. There were no further nominations.
2) Motion to Close Nominations for Vice-Chair
MOTION A-3/20 moved: D. Beres seconded: P. Ypma
That the nominations for the LPRCA Vice-Chair be closed.
CARRIED
3) Distribution and collection of ballots by Scrutineer: Not required
4) Announce Election Results
John Scholten was declared the Long Point Region Conservation Authority Vice-Chair
for 2020.
5) Motion to Destroy Ballots: Not required
The Chair and Vice-Chair thanked the Board for their support and were looking forward
to the year ahead.
M. Columbus assumed the Chair. Ms. Earls and Ms. Jacob were thanked for their
service and left the meeting.
2020 LPRCA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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MOTION A-4/20 moved: P. Ypma seconded: V. Donnell
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following appointments for 2020:
Dave Beres as the Land Acquisition Chair; John Scholten and the LPRCA Chair to the
Lee Brown Marsh Management Committee; Robert Chambers, Dave Beres, Roger
Geysens and the LPRCA Chair to the Backus Museum Committee;
AND Dave Beres, Ken Hewitt, Valerie Donnell, the LPRCA Chair and LPRCA Vice-chair
to the Audit and Finance Committee.
CARRIED
DEPUTATIONS
None
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
MOTION A-5/20 moved: K. Chopp seconded: S. Patterson
THAT the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting held December 4, 2019 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING
None
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE MINUTES
a) Backus Museum Committee – November 4, 2019
MOTION A-6/20 moved: D. Beres seconded: R. Geysens
THAT the minutes from the Backus Museum Committee meeting of November 4, 2019
be received as information.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
a) Municipality of Bayham – Re: 30-Day Notice to Affected Municipalities – 2020
Draft LPRCA Budget
b) LPRCA – MECP Thank You
c) Toby Barrett, MPP Haldimand-Norfolk Re: More Work Needed on Flood Policy
article
MOTION A-7/20 moved: K. Chopp seconded: S. Patterson
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THAT the correspondence outlined in the Board of Director’s Agenda of January 8,
2020 be received as information.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
a) Staff Approved applications
Staff approved eighteen applications since the last meeting. LPRCA-68/19-REVISED,
LPRCA-227/19, LPRCA-236/19, LPRCA-238/19, LPRCA-239/19, LPRCA-240/19,
LPRCA-241/19, LPRCA-242/19, LPRCA-243/19, LPRCA-244/19, LPRCA-245/19,
LPRCA-246/19, LPRCA-247/19, LPRCA-248/19, LPRCA-251/19, LPRCA-252/19,
LPRCA-253/19 and LPRCA-255/19.
MOTION A-8/20 moved: S. Patterson seconded: K. Chopp
That the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the Staff Approved Section 28 Regulation
Applications report dated January 9, 2020 as information.
CARRIED
b) New applications
The Planning Department recommended approval for one application.
MOTION A-9/20 moved: R. Geysens seconded: S. Patterson
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following Development Applications
contained within the background section of this report:
A. For Work under Section 28 Regulations, Development, Interference with
Wetlands & Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulations (R.R.O.
1990 Reg. 178/06),
LPRCA-259/19
B. That the designated officers of LPRCA be authorized to complete the approval
process for this Development Application, as far as it relates to LPRCA’s
mandate and related Regulations.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
a) 2020 LPRCA BUDGET VOTE
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The 2020 LPRCA Budget was circulated to member municipalities for a 30-day
comment period on November 14, 2019. There were no requests for municipal council
presentations and no feedback received except the correspondence from the
Municipality of Bayham as noted above.
K. Chopp requested clarification as to when the special levy to Norfolk is to be paid and
when WECI funding approvals are to be announced. The General Manager will follow
up.
MOTION A-10/20 moved: R. Geysens seconded: D. Beres
That the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following recommendations regarding
LPRCA’s 2020 Operating and Capital budgets;
1. That the 2020 proposed Ontario Regulation 178/06 Permit Fees and Planning
Act Review Fees be approved as set out in Attachment 1;
2. That the 2020 proposed Conservation Area User Fees be approved as set out in
Attachment 2;
3. That the 2020 Operating Budget in the total amount of $4,441,340 and requiring
a Municipal Levy- Operating of $1,644,960 be approved as set out in Attachment
3;
4. That the 2020 Capital Budget in the total amount of $963,450 requiring a
General Municipal Levy- Capital of $386,350 be approved as set out in
Attachment 3;
5. That the proposed 2020 Consolidated Budget in the total amount of $5,404,790
and requiring a Municipal Levy –Consolidated of $2,031,310 be approved as set
out in Attachment 3.
Member Municipality/Group Weight Present? Yes No
Valerie Donnell Municipality of Bayham 4.80 Y
Robert Chambers County of Brant 7.06 Y
Stewart Patterson Haldimand County 7.47 Y
Ken Hewitt Haldimand County 7.47 Y
Valerie Donnell Township of Malahide 0.76 Y
Member Municipality/Group Weight Present? Yes No
Kristal Chopp Norfolk County 12.50 Y
Michael Columbus Norfolk County 12.50 Y
Roger Geysens Norfolk County 12.50 Y
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Tom Masschaele Norfolk County 12.50 Y
John Scholten Township of Norwich 7.48 Y
Peter Ypma
Township of South-West
Oxford 7.48 Y
Dave Beres Town of Tillsonburg 7.48 Y
100 100 100
CARRIED
b) TIMBER TENDER – LANDON TRACT
Two bids were received by the deadline and the winning bid was within the expected
range. Staff recommended the highest bid.
MOTION A-11/20 moved: R. Geysens seconded: D. Beres
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors accepts the tender submitted by Townsend
Lumber Inc. for marked standing timber at the Landon Tract – LP-325-19 for a total
tendered price of $49,591.
CARRIED
While the Public Forest Revenue fell short of the revenue target of $300,000 in 2019
due to a soft market and the pest damage impact, the budget target remains the same
for 2020.
All tracts anticipated to be harvested in 2019 as per the Forest Management Plan were
tendered and recorded in 2019. The updated Forest Management Plan will be
presented to the Board at an upcoming meeting.
MOTION A-12/20 moved: J. Scholten seconded: V. Donnell
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors does now enter into a closed session to discuss:
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including employees of the
Authority
CARRIED
Approval of closed session minutes of December 4, 2019.
MOTION A-13/20 moved: V. Donnell seconded: R. Geysens
THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors does now adjourn from the closed session.
CARRIED
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Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma
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The Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:30pm.
Michael Columbus Dana McLachlan
Chair Administrative Assistant
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Tillsonburg Business Improvement Area
MINUTES
Board Meeting of Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
Carriage Hall
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Breakfast at 7:00 am
1. CALL TO ORDER: Time: 7:32 am
QUORUM: Yes 7/9 members present – C. Tomico, C. Pepper, J. Tilson, M. Van
Geer Truyde, D. Rasokas, D. Gilvesy, M. Tedesco, M. Renaud, K. Slattery, D.
Gilvesy
Absent: C. Heutinck, A. Hicks
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
a. moved by: M. Van Geer Truyde seconded by: D. Gilvesy
And resolved that the agenda as prepared for the BIA Board of
Management meeting for Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 be adopted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF: none declared at this meeting.
4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES from the board meeting of December 19th, 2019
a. moved by: M. Tedesco seconded by: M. Van Geer Truyde
“And resolved that the minutes, as prepared for the meeting of
December 19th, 2019 be adopted”.
5. DELEGATIONS: none.
6. EVENTS AND MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT: The EMC delivered
a report including a visual slide presentation. There were some questions about
the four major projects between January and Turtlefest. The general feedback
was very positive from the group. The EMC presented various mock-ups and
graphics for upcoming initiatives including the work truck, banners, post cards,
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etc. There were no concerns raised and the Board felt very positive about the
direction of the marketing efforts. It was agreed to have the EMC provide this
type of detailed presentation at each board meeting. The Board was very, very
pleased and impressed the K. Slattery’s efforts.
7. FINANCIAL REPORT:
Funds on deposit at CIBC: as at 12/31/2019: $98,064.29; Funds on
deposit at First Ontario: as at 12/31/2019: $65,853.73; Total funds on
hand as of 12/31/2019: $163,918.02. Remaining funds due to the BIA
from the Town: Sobey’s: $2,500 + HST rebate of $20,063 +/- .
There were no questions or concerns expressed by board members
present. The ED will continue to follow-up with the Town’s Finance Dept.
on all outstanding matters.
8. 2020 BUDGET: There were no comments or questions by the board members.
The ED committed to revising the financial forecasts to reflect the issues with
town payments and to follow-up with said concerns with the new Town CAO Kyle
Pratt.
9. TURTLEFEST BUDGET & COMMITTEE UPDATE: Councillor Gilvesy and other
board members discussed that there was no need for the Co-ordinator position to
be approved by the BIA board. There was no discussion about passing the
Turtlefest budget and a resolution was not put on the floor.
10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT: The ED presented the report and there
were several questions. The ED will bring back detailed information and
recommendation with respect to the payroll service provider; medical/dental/life
insurance benefits; the retirement plan option and follow-ups to the financial
concerns, MOUD, FIP, town staff interactions and follow-up to progress against
the approved BIA budget and business plans.
11. MOUD with the Town of Tillsonburg. D. Rasokas, C. Tomico, M. Renaud and
D. Gilvesy agreed to meet immediately following the BIA meeting. These
discussions would be the basis for the document to be presented to the Town of
Tillsonburg at an upcoming joint MOUD meeting between the parties.
12. Turtlefest MOUD – awaiting final submissions from the BIA board members and
ratification by Turtlefest Committee.
13. Façade Improvement Program update: There was no feedback on the report.
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14. NEXT MEETING: Thursday, February 20th, 2020 at Carriage Hall - 7:00 am
breakfast, 7:30 am meeting
15. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Time of adjournment: 9:34 a.m.
a. moved by: M. Tedesco b. seconded by: J. Tilson
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THE CORPORA TION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
BY-LAW 2020-018
A BY-LAW to appoint a Municipal Clerk for the Town of Tillsonburg.
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. C 25, allows for the appointment of officers of
the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. C 25 Section 228(1) requires the
municipality to appoint a municipal clerk;
AND WHEREAS The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg deems it is
necessary and expedient to appoint a Municipal Clerk for the Corporatio n of the Town of
Tillsonburg;
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Tillsonburg as follows:
1. THAT Michelle Smibert is hereby appointed as Town Clerk.
2. THAT this By-Law is passed pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2 001, C
25.
3. THAT By-Law 3446 to appoint a Town Clerk is hereby repealed in its entirety.
4. THAT any previously enacted By-Laws which are inconsistent with the purpose
and intent of this By-Law are hereby repealed.
5. THAT This By-Law shall come into full force and effect on the day of passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2020.
___________________________
MAYOR – Stephen Molnar
______________________________
DEPUTY CLERK – Amelia Jaggard
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
BY-LAW 2020-019
A BY-LAW to dedicate certain reserves owned by the Corporation of the Town of
Tillsonburg as parts of public highways in the Town of Tillsonburg.
WHEREAS The Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 c. 25, Sections 26 and 31, authorizes
municipalities to pass by-laws for establishing highways for public highway purposes;
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg is the owner of a certain
reserve abutting public highways as listed in Column 1 as shown on Registered Plan in
Column 2 of Schedule "A" attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS it is necessary to dedicate a public highway over the said reserve
listed in Schedule "A";
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Tillsonburg as follows:
1. That each reserve as listed in Column 1 of Schedule "A" attached hereto shall be
dedicated and established as part of the public highway listed opposite under
Column 3.
2. That this By-Law is passed pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, and
shall come into full force and effect on the day of passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27th day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 27th day of FEBRUARY,
2020.
___________________________
MAYOR – Stephen Molnar
______________________________
TOWN CLERK – Michelle Smibert
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By-Law 2020-019 Schedule A
Page 1 of 1
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
PIN LEGAL DESCRIPTION ROAD NAME
00025-0323 Block 132 on Plan 41M-144 Sycamore Drive/William
Street
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
BY-LAW 2020-020
BEING A BY-LAW to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on
the 27th day of February, 2020.
WHEREAS Section 5 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that the
powers of a municipal corporation shall be exercised by its council;
AND WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that
municipal powers shall be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the
Town of Tillsonburg at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Tillsonburg as follows:
1. All actions of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg at its
meeting held on February 27, 2020, with respect to every report, motion, by-law, or
other action passed and taken by the Council, including the exercise of natural
person powers, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such
proceedings were expressly embodied in this or a separate by-law.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to
give effect to the action of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
referred to in the preceding section.
3. The Mayor and the Clerk are authorized and directed to execute all documents
necessary in that behalf and to affix thereto the seal of The Corporation of the Town
of Tillsonburg.
4. This by-law shall come into full force and effect on the day of passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2020.
________________________________
MAYOR – Stephen Molnar
_______________________________
TOWN CLERK – Michelle Smibert
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