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200127 Regular Council Meeting AgendaThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, January 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 (Personnel update). 3.Adoption of Agenda Proposed Resolution #2 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Monday, January 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 January 13, 2020 and the Minutes of the Council budget meeting of January 20, 2020, be approved. 7.Presentations 8.Public Meetings 9.Planning 9.1 CP 2020-27 Commencement of Housekeeping Amendment for Zoning By-Law No. 3295 Proposed Resolution #4 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives Report No. CP 2020-27; AND THAT Staff be authorized to commence the process of housekeeping amendments to Town Zoning By-law No. 3295. 10.Delegations 10.1 THI Update Presented By: Dan Rasokas, Chair THI Board of Directors Proposed Resolution #5 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives the THI Board of Directors first quarter update, as information. 10.2 Ken Abbott - Re: 2020 Budget Proposed Resolution #6 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives the delegation from Ken Abbott, as information. 11.Deputation(s) on Committee Reports 11.1 CLK 20-04 Culture, Heritage & Special Awards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Proposed Resolution #7 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ Page 2 of 268 THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-04 Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference; AND THAT Council approve the amended Terms of Reference for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee. 12.Information Items 12.1 Lake Erie Source Protection Region Committee Request for Support 12.2 Solicitor General Correspondence - Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 12.3 Ministry of Infrastructure Correspondence - OCIF Formula-based Allocation Notice Proposed Resolution #8 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives the correspondence from the Lake Erie Source Protection Region Committee dated January 14, 2020, the correspondence from the Solicitor General dated January 15, 2020, and the correspondence from the Ministry of Infrastructure dated January 2020, as information. 13.Staff Reports 13.1 Chief Administrative Officer 13.2 Clerk's Office 13.2.1 CLK 20-05 Committee Appointments Proposed Resolution #9 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-05 Committee Appointments; AND THAT By-Law 2020-011 to Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247, be brought forward for Council consideration. 13.3 Development and Communication Services 13.4 Finance 13.4.1 FIN 20-05 2020 Final Budget and Departmental Business Plans Proposed Resolution #10 Moved By: ________________ Page 3 of 268 Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives Report FIN 20-05 2020 Final Budget and Departmental Business Plans; AND THAT the 2020 Budget in the amount of $16,010,700 from taxation be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT a by-law be brought forward setting the 2020 Property Tax Rates. 13.5 Fire and Emergency Services 13.6 Operations 13.6.1 OPS 20-02 Old Vienna Road Slope Improvements Proposed Resolution #11 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receive Report OPS 20-02 Old Vienna Road Slope Improvements; AND THAT recommended Option 4 be selected as the preferred remediation of the slope along Old Vienna Road; AND FURTHER THAT a slope monitoring program be implemented in 2021. 13.7 Recreation, Culture & Park Services 13.7.1 RCP 20-02 October-December 2020 RCP Activity Reports Proposed Resolution #12 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives Report RCP 20-02 October to December 2019 Recreation, Culture and Parks Activity Reports 13.7.2 RCP 20-03 Awarding RFT 2019-019 - 45 Hardy Ave Fire Panel Replacement Proposed Resolution #13 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives Report RCP 20-03 Awarding RFT 2019-019 45 Hardy Ave. Fire Alarm Panel Replacement; Page 4 of 268 AND THAT the Town of Tillsonburg awards RFT 2019-019 to Motion Electrical Contracting Ltd. (Fergus) at their submitted price of $33,499 plus applicable taxes; AND THAT the project budget be augmented by $20,500 to a total of $40,500 with the additional funding coming from the Facility Infrastructure Reserve. 13.8 Hydro Operations 13.8.1 HYD 20-01 Water Heater Exit Proposed Resolution #14 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives Report HYD 20-01 for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to wind down the Water Heater Rental business and cease installations of new water heaters. 14.New Business 15.Consideration of Committee Minutes 15.1 Committee Minutes Proposed Resolution #15 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee Minutes dated December 11, 2019 and the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Committee Minutes dated January 8, 2020, as information. 15.2 Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Minutes Proposed Resolution #16 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives the Long Point Region Conservation Authority minutes dated November 13, 2019 and December 4, 2019, as information. 15.3 Business Improvement Area Board Minutes Proposed Resolution #17 Moved By: ________________ Page 5 of 268 Seconded By: ________________ THAT Council receives the Business Improvement Area Board minutes dated October 24, 2019, November 21, 2019 and December 19, 2019, as information. 16.Motions/Notice of Motions 17.Resolutions/Resolutions Resulting from Closed Session 18.By-Laws 18.1 By-Law 2020-011, To Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247 (Committee Appointments) Proposed Resolution #18 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT By-Law 2020-011, To Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247, 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 #19 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT By-Law 2020-013, to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on January 27, 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. 20.Items of Public Interest 21.Adjournment Proposed Resolution #20 Moved By: ________________ Seconded By: ________________ THAT the Council Meeting of Monday, January 27, 2020 be adjourned at ______ p.m. Page 6 of 268 1 MINUTES Monday, January 13, 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 Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk Regrets: Terry Saelens, Acting Fire Chief _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Closed Session 3. Adoption of Agenda Resolution # 2020-023 Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council meeting of Monday, January 13, 2020, be adopted. Page 7 of 268 2 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 # 2020-024 Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting of December 9, 2019, be approved. Carried 7. Presentations 7.1 AODA Timelines Ben Kropp appeared before Council to provide an overview of upcoming AODA timelines for municipalities. Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council. Resolution # 2020-025 Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT Council receives the presentation regarding AODA Timelines, as information. Carried 8. Public Meetings 9. Planning Applications 10. Delegations 10.1 Tillsonburg BIA Budget Request Cedric Tomico, BIA Board Chair appeared before Council to provide an overview of the 2020 BIA budget request. Page 8 of 268 3 Mark Renaud, BIA Executive Director and Karlee Slattery, BIA Events & Marketing Co-ordinator were also present. Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council. Resolution # 2020-026 Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT Council receives the 2020 BIA Budget Request, as information. AND THAT Council approves the 2020 BIA Levy requirement from taxation in the amount of $139,450.00. Carried 10.2 Family Day 2020 Brent Shepherd appeared before Council to provide a background on the annual Family Day event at the Tillsonburg Community Centre. The Family Day organizing committee is requesting that the event be covered under the Town's insurance. Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council. Staff noted that if Council declared the Family Day organizing committee to be a Committee of Council, the event would be covered under the Town's insurance policy. Resolution # 2020-027 Moved By: Councillor Parker Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council receives the delegation regarding Family Day 2020, as information; AND THAT the Family Day Committee be declared a Committee of Council. Carried 11. Deputation(s) on Committee Reports 12. Information Items 13. Staff Reports Page 9 of 268 4 13.1 Chief Administrative Officer 13.1.1 CAO 20-01 Council Committee for Community Fundraising Staff to remove sentence prior to section 1.0 and to correct error in section 1.0. Resolution # 2020-028 Moved By: Councillor Parker Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres THAT Report 20-01, Council Committee for Community Fundraising be received; AND THAT Council establish a Committee made up of three members of Council that will engage with local community groups and service clubs to explore opportunities and commitments to raise funds towards community facilities in Tillsonburg. AND THAT Council appoint Council members Councillor Parker, Deputy Mayor Beres and Councillor Gilvesy to the Council Committee for Community Fundraising; AND THAT the CAO annually assign two members of the Senior Leadership Team to act as a resource to the Committee. AND THAT Council approve the draft terms of reference as provided. Carried CAO and Town Clerk to arrange initial meeting of committee. 13.2 Clerk's Office 13.2.1 CLK 20-01 Committee Appointments Resolution # 2020-029 Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Parker THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-01 Committee Appointments; AND THAT By-Law 2020-002 to Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247, be brought forward for Council consideration. Page 10 of 268 5 Carried 13.2.2 CLK 20-02 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk, appeared before Council to answer questions. Resolution # 2020-030 Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Parker THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-02 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan; AND THAT Council adopts the Town of Tillsonburg 2019 -2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan attached hereto as Appendix A. Carried 13.3 Development and Communication Services 13.4 Finance 13.4.1 FIN 20-01 2020 Interim Tax Levy By-Law Resolution # 2020-031 Moved By: Councillor Luciani Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres THAT Council receives Report FIN 20-01 2020 Interim Tax Levy By-Law; AND THAT the 2020 Interim Tax Levy By-Law 2020-003 be brought forward for Council consideration. Carried 13.4.2 FIN 20-03 Reserve Policy Admendment Resolution # 2020-032 Moved By: Councillor Luciani Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres THAT Council receives Report FIN 20-03 Reserve Policy Amendment; Page 11 of 268 6 AND THAT By-Law 2020-008 be brought forward for Council’s consideration. Carried 13.4.3 FIN 20-04 Revised 2020 Rates and Fees By-Law Staff noted columbarium fees need to be finalized and registered with the Bereavement Association of Ontario. Resolution # 2020-033 Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Luciani THAT Council receives the Revised 2020 Rates and Fees Schedule; AND THAT By-Law 2020-001 be brought forward for a third and final reading. Carried 13.5 Fire and Emergency Services 13.6 Operations 13.6.1 OPS 20-01 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Transfer Payment Agreement Resolution # 2020-034 Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Luciani THAT Council receive Report OPS 20-01 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Transfer Payment Agreement; AND THAT a By-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province of Ontario be brought forward for Council consideration. Carried 13.7 Recreation, Culture & Park Services 14. New Business Page 12 of 268 7 15. Consideration of Committee Minutes 15.1 Committee Minutes Resolution # 2020-035 Moved By: Deputy Mayor Beres Seconded By: Councillor Luciani THAT Council receives the Parks, Beautification and Cemetery Committee minutes dated November 14, 2019, the Dog Park Advisory Committee minutes dated November 21, 2019, the Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes dated December 10, 2019, the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes dated December 10, 2019, the Transit Advisory Committee minutes dated December 17, 2019, and the Museum Advisory Committee minutes dated December 19, 2019 as information. Carried 15.2 LPRCA Minutes Resolution # 2020-036 Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy THAT Council receive the Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors minutes dated November 6, 2019, as information. Carried 16. Motions/Notice of Motions 17. Resolutions/Resolutions Resulting from Closed Session 18. By-Laws 18.1 By-Law 2020-001, To Provide a Schedule of Fees for certain Municipal applications, services and permits Resolution # 2020-037 Moved By: Councillor Rosehart Seconded By: Councillor Gilvesy THAT By-Law 2020-001, To Provide a Schedule of Fees for certain Municipal applications, services and permits be read for a third and final Page 13 of 268 8 reading and that the Mayor and the Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto. Carried 18.2 By-Law 2020-002 To Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247 (Committee Appointments) 18.3 By-Law 2020-003, To Provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the year 2020 18.4 By-Law 2020-004, Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7-19-11) 18.5 By-Law 2020-008, To Adopt a Reserve Policy and to Repeal By-Law 4107 18.6 By-Law 2020-009, To Authorize an Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (ICIP) Resolution # 2020-038 Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT By-Law 2020-002 To Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247 (Committee Appointments); and By-Law 2020-003, To Provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the year 2020; and By-Law 2020-004, Being a By-Law to Amend Zoning By-Law 3295 (ZN 7- 19-11); and By-Law 2020-008, To Adopt a Reserve Policy and to Repeal By-Law 4107; and By-Law 2020-009, To Authorize an Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (ICIP), 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 Page 14 of 268 9 19. Confirm Proceedings By-law Resolution # 2020-039 Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT By-Law 2020-010, to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on January 13, 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 20. Items of Public Interest Tickets are still available for the Maple Leafs Alumni Game on February 15, 2020, and the fundraising auction is still open. The annual Tillsonburg Family Day event will be held at the Tillsonburg Community Centre on Monday, February 17, 2020. There is a planned Town wide hydro outage confirmed for Sunday, January 19, 2020 between 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. The next Council budget meeting will be held on January 20, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The next regular Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. 21. Adjournment Resolution # 2020-040 Moved By: Councillor Parker Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT the Council Meeting of Monday, January 13, 2020 be adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Carried Page 15 of 268 1 MINUTES Monday, January 20, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor ATTENDANCE: Deputy Mayor Beres Councillor Esseltine Councillor Gilvesy Councillor Luciani Councillor Parker Councillor Rosehart Regrets: Mayor Molnar Staff: Donna Wilson, Town Clerk Kevin De Leebeeck, Director of Operations Dave Rushton, Director of Finance Rick Cox, Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks Regrets: Terry Saelens, Acting Fire Chief Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Resolution # 2020-041 Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council budget meeting of Monday, January 20, 2020, be adopted, as amended with item 6.1 moved to item 6.14. Carried 3. Moment of Silence Page 16 of 268 2 4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared. 5. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution # 2020-042 Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT the minutes of the Council budget meeting of January 6, 2020, be approved. Carried 6. Finance 6.1 FIN 20-06 Summary of 2020 Budget Changes November 21, 2019 to January 20, 2020 Item moved to 6.14 to be dealt with following community budget requests. 6.2 FIN 20-07 2020 Community Budget Requests 6.3 Dereham Forge Housing Co-orperative Melanie Dickson appeared before Council with a request for support for playground equipment for the Dereham Forge Housing Co-operative. It was suggested that the Town may be able to repurpose and donate playground equipment to the group, however, the liability to the Town may be to great if the equipment does not meet current code/standards. 6.4 Wilmot Aquatic Aces Joni Maerten-Sanders presented the Wilmot Aquatic Aces request for financial support. The request will cover the cost of a coach as well as some equipment. Currently they use 6 hours per week in the Tillsonburg pool. Staff to look into repairing the pace clock currently at the pool to make it functional for use by the club. 6.5 Tillsonburg Community Gardens Page 17 of 268 3 Karen Robinson appeared before Council to request funds to replace the community gardens fence as well as to allow a pump for water at the location. There are 32 plots available at the gardens. 6.6 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tillsonburg Kristen Ralph, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tillsonburg presented their request for funding. Their request is for $4,000. 6.7 Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Valerie Alexander and Anne Stancek provided their request for funding. The request is for a Housing Stability Fund. 6.8 Victoria's Quilts of Canada Frank Moore appeared before council and provided an overview of the organization and their request for funds. Council took a brief recess at 7:15 pm. 6.9 Lake Lisgar Revitalization Committee Council resumed session at 7:25 pm. Joan Weston appeared before Council regarding the Lake Lisgar Revitalization requests for funds. The issue is the necessity to dredge the ponds. The cost is approximately $14,000 every year to keep the ponds dredged and to ensure the lake remains viable. 6.10 Upper Deck Youth Centre Rayburn Lansdell provided an overview of the work that is done at the Upper Deck Youth Centre and their request for funds. The request is to continue providing youth programs. Page 18 of 268 4 6.11 Tillsonburg Tri-County Agricultural Society Rosemary Dean appeared before Council to provide an overview of the request for funds for the Tillsonburg Fair. Fundraising is taking place to provide funding as well as Provincial grant requests which are currently in progress. 6.12 Tillsonburg and District Multi-Service Centre Maureen Vandenberghe provided an overview of the Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre request for funds. 6.13 Tillsonburg Turtlefest Mark Renaud, Chair of Turtlefest, appeared before Council at 6:40 pm. The committee is requesting a council member become part of the committee. Savanah Todd is the new event planner for Turtlefest. 2020 is the 10th anniversary of Turtlefest, the request is for $20,000 in order to enhance the event for the anniversary. The BIA will be the lead and will provide the administration and accounting role with separate banking functions. Resources and HST rebates will be a bonus for this years event. Council deliberated on the grant requests. Dereham Forge Housing is close to a school and a public park with playground equipment which can be used by the residents. The Director of RCP to work with the Wilmot Aquatic Aces to look at reduced rental rates. The Tillsonburg Community Gardens are encouraged to continue to fundraise for their requirements. It was noted that the garden was originally given with the provision that fundraising will be done to continue the project. Resolution # 2020-043 Moved By: Councillor Esseltine Seconded By: Councillor Parker THAT Council receives FIN 20-07 2020 Community Budget Requests as information; Page 19 of 268 5 AND THAT the community grant requests be referred to the 2020 budget deliberations. Carried Resolution # 2020-044 Moved By: Councillor Luciani Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council has received applications for grant funding from various community groups during the 2020 budget sessions; AND THAT the following groups are awarded the following dollar amounts: 1. Big Brothers Big Sisters ($ 3000); 2. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul ($ 1500); 3. Victoria’s Quilts Canada ($ 1000); 4. Lake Lisgar Revitalization Committee ($ 7500); 5. Upper Deck Youth Centre ($ 2500); 6. Tillsonburg Tri-County Agricultural Society ($ 5000); 7. Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre ($ 10,000); 8. Tillsonburg Turtlefest ($10,000); AND THAT the $7000 loan to Turtlefest is extended to July 31, 2020; AND THAT $5000 from the youth leadership fund be added to the Council allocation; AND THAT the Tillsonburg Cultural Advisory Committee budget be $6000; AND THAT the Santa Clause Parade be $2500; AND THAT Family Day allocation be $2500. Carried 6.14 FIN 20-06 Summary of 2020 Budget Changes November 21, 2019 to January 20, 2020 Page 20 of 268 6 Resolution # 2020-045 Moved By: Councillor Parker Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine THAT Council receives Report FIN 20-06 Summary of 2020 Budget Changes November 21, 2019 to January 20, 2020 for information; AND THAT the 2020 Budget and Business Plans be brought forward to the January 27, 2020 Council Meeting for consideration. Carried 7. Motions/Notice of Motions 8. Confirm Proceedings By-law Resolution # 2020-046 Moved By: Councillor Luciani Seconded By: Councillor Parker THAT By-Law 2020-012, to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting held on January 20, 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 9. Adjournment Resolution # 2020-047 Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart THAT the Council budget meeting of Monday, January 20, 2020, be adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Carried Page 21 of 268 Page 1 of 3 Report No: CP 2020-27 COMMUNITY PLANNING Council Date: January 27, 2020 To: Mayor and Members of Tillsonburg Council From: Eric Gilbert, Senior Planner, Community Planning Commencement of Housekeeping Amendment for Zoning By-Law No. 3295 REPORT HIGHLIGHTS  Planning staff are of the opinion that a housekeeping amendment is necessary to ensure continued effectiveness of the Town’s Zoning By-law.  The proposed housekeeping amendment will generally address necessary updates, as well as correct minor errors and provide clarification to text and mapping schedules.  Sourcewater protection updates are also proposed to be included in the Zoning By-Law.  A resolution is required from Town Council to initiate a housekeeping amendment to the current Zoning By-law No. 3295. DISCUSSION Background/Proposal Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 3595 was adopted by Town Council on April 14, 2008. Since that time, a number of amendments have been made to the by-law to incorporate a number of site-specific provisions and facilitate various policy changes. The most recent housekeeping amendment was completed in 2012 and included a number of minor revisions identified by County and Town staff. Since the last housekeeping amendment in 2012, Staff have been monitoring minor variance approvals, noting interpretation issues, and reviewing suggestions from Town staff, in an effort to clarify and update the existing By-law. At this time, Staff are of the opinion that a housekeeping amendment is necessary to ensure continued effectiveness of the Town’s Zoning By-law. The proposed housekeeping amendment will generally address necessary updates, as well as correct minor errors and provide clarification to text and mapping schedules. In particular, the proposed amendment will incorporate Source Water Protection regulations, natural hazard features, as well as propose changes to the permitted encroachments to provide an increased permitted projection for decks into the required rear yard. Other changes proposed include:  Introducing definitions for a microbrewery, retail pet store, pet grooming business as defined land uses, and permitting them within Service Commercial, and Central Commercial zones; Page 22 of 268 Report No: CP 2020-27 COMMUNITY PLANNING Council Date: January 27, 2020 Page 2 of 3  Introducing a definition for a retirement home, and permitting the use within the Entrepreneurial, Central Commercial, Medium and High Density Residential Zones, and Minor and Major Institutional Zones;  Removing the area of a pergola from the calculation of lot coverage to reduce the number of minor variances that are sought for lot coverage;  Eliminating the minimum dwelling unit size from the Zoning By-Law, as the Ontario Building Code minimums are more suitable;  Rely on the applicable provisions of the Ontario Building Code and remove the restrictions on dwelling units in basements located more than 1.2 m below average grade;  Removing the floor area restriction for places of worship in minor institutional zones. Consultation As part of the process, Planning staff will work closely with Town staff to address any concerns they may have with the existing provisions of the By-law. In accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, the Town will also be required to hold a Public Open House and Meeting for the purpose of providing the public with an opportunity to provide any comments/concerns with the proposed amendments. It is anticipated that the public open house will be scheduled in early February, and the public meeting would follow for late February/ early March. The owner of any property with site specific zoning in place that would be amended by a modification of the by-law will receive written correspondence informing them of the proposed changes in advance of a public open house. Staff estimate that the number of properties that will be directly impacted is minimal. Conclusion At this time, a resolution is required from Town Council to authorize the commencement of the Zoning By-law ‘housekeeping’ review process. Page 23 of 268 Report No: CP 2020-27 COMMUNITY PLANNING Council Date: January 27, 2020 Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg receive Report No. CP 2020- 27; An d further, that Staff be authorized to commence the process of housekeeping amendments to Town Zoning By-law No. 3295. SIGNATURES Authored by: original signed by Eric Gilbert, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Approved for submission: original signed by Gordon K. Hough, RPP Director Page 24 of 268 Quarterly Update Dan Rasokas – Board Chair January 27, 2020 Page 25 of 268 Number of Customers •Dec. 31, 2016 –Residential = 6,402 –Total = 7,163 •Dec. 31, 2017 –Residential = 6,464 –Total = 7,229 •1.0% growth •Dec. 31, 2018 –Residential = 6,579 –Total = 7,343 •1.5% growth •Dec. 31, 2019 –Residential = 6,743 –Total = 7,502 •2.1% growth Page 26 of 268 Dividend •2017 - $150,000 (delivered @ 2018 AGM) •2018 - $200,000 (delivered @ 2019 AGM) •2019 - $200,000 (declared, to be delivered @ 2020 AGM) •2020 - $200,000 (projected) Page 27 of 268 2019 / 2020 Capital Budget •2019 Approved Capital Spend –$2,600,000 (achieved) •2020Approved Capital Spend –$1,800,000 •$320,000 - System Access (customer driven) •$1,230,000 – System Renewal (refurb. of plant) •$250,000 – System Service (growth / expansion) Page 28 of 268 2020 Capital Budget •Key Projects & Status –System Upgrades (increasing system reliability and agility) •Insulator upgrade & End of Life poles •Vintage UG replacement –Owl / Robin / Woodcock area •Industrial park areas – upgrade infrastructure and strengthen supply options Page 29 of 268 2020 OM&A Budget •Key Projects & Status –ESA Safety Survey (underway) –Meter Re-verification –Staff Training –Tree Trimming (3rd party) – (underway) •New Tools –GIS data upgrades (SmartMap) Page 30 of 268 January 19, 2020 Power Outage •Scheduled 3 AM to 5 AM •Actual 3 AM to 4:40 AM –Hydro Ops crews utilized outage to perform work required on de-energized system –Fire Comm received 7 calls related to outage •Communication plan of phone calls, email, news print, social media and website was well executed and effective in communicating to customer Page 31 of 268 Board Objectives •Review and Update to By-Laws •Strategic Plan •Cost Reductions and Efficiencies Page 32 of 268 Page 33 of 268 Page 34 of 268 Page 35 of 268 Page 36 of 268 Page 37 of 268 Page 38 of 268 Page 1 of 3 Subject: Culture, Heritage & Special Awards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Report Number: CLK 20-04 Author: Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator and Collette Takacs, Chair of Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee Meeting Type: Council Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-04 Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference; AND THAT Council approve the amended Terms of Reference for the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND At the Culture, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee meeting on January 8, 2020, the committee reviewed their Terms of Reference and passed the following resolution: Motion Moved by: Erin Getty Seconded by: Carrie Lewis THAT the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee approves the amendment to the Terms of Reference to am end the Volunteer of the Month award to be a Volunteer Recognition Award and to be presented at the last meeting of council each quarter. Carried At the Council Meeting on January 28, 2019, Council approved a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Tillsonburg and the Tillsonburg District Craft Guild (operating as the Station Arts Centre). Stated in the Memorandum of Understanding, Section 3.2.4 the Tillsonburg District Craft Guild shall participate on the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee. DISCUSSION A red line version of the proposed amended Terms of Reference is attached for Council’s review. The Committee agreed that “monthly” awards were too frequent as not enough nominations were being received to fulfill their mandate. The committee recommends the name of the program be changed to “Volunteer Recognition Award” Page 39 of 268 CLK 20-04 Page 2 of 3 and that an award shall be presented four times a year at the last Council meeting in each quarter of the year to one volunteer each time. Section 2.3 in the Terms of Reference has been amended to include representation from the Tillsonburg District Craft Guild. No identified individuals shall be part of the appointment by-law. FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE N/A 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 ATTACHMENTS Appendix A - Redlined Terms of Reference Page 40 of 268 CLK 20-04 Page 3 of 3 Report Approval Details Document Title: Culture, Heritage & Special Awards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Attachments: - Redlined Terms of Reference Final Approval Date: Jan 21, 2020 This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below: Kyle Pratt - Jan 21, 2020 - 7:30 AM Page 41 of 268 Mandate: To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to tourism and culture in the Town of Tillsonburg. To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters related to properties of architectural and historical significance. To receive nominations and make recommendations to Council for the Citizen of the Year and monthly volunteer awards. To provide commemorative naming options to Council. 1.0 Role of the Cultural, Heritage & Special Awards Advisory Committee 1.1 To advise and make recommendations to Council on matters related to tourism, culture and heritage. 1.2 To advise and inform Council of new legislation and funding initiatives. 1.3 Liaise with other organizations to promote Tillsonburg’s culture. 1.4 To develop and obtain endorsements of sub-committees when necessary to establish events. 1.5 To develop relationships for coordinating events with local service groups. 1.6 To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters related to properties of architectural and historical significance. 1.7 To make recommendations to Council regarding the designation of buildings, natural areas and parks with historical or architectural significance to ensure the conservation, protection and preservation of heritage resources in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18. 1.8 To assist with the ongoing implementation and operation of the Tillsonburg Century Plaque Program. 1.9 To receive nominations for volunteer recognition and to promote the program within the community. 1.10 To select nominees for volunteer recognition on a monthly quarterly basis. 1.11 To receive nominations and make recommendations to Council for a Citizen of the Year and assist with planning a recognition ceremony. 1.12 To provide recommendations to Council on commemorative naming for Tillsonburg properties, buildings and structures as required. 1.13 To receive nominations and provide recommendations to Council on recipients for provincial wide awards. Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE Page 42 of 268 1.14 To advise Council with regard to the Community Strategic Plan. 1.15 To set out clear goals for the Committee for the term. 1.16 To liaise with other committees or organizations with overlapping roles and responsibilities. 2.0 Organization of the Committee The Committee should be composed of people within the Tillsonburg area who demonstrate a strong commitment to the Terms of Reference. A cross section of individuals should attempt to be chosen in order to bring to the Committee relevant technical and professional expertise, as well as strong advocacy, communication and organizational skills. 2.1 Vacancies for citizen appointments will be advertised in local newspapers as per the Town’s procedures for Committees of Council. 2.2 Committee members will be appointed by Council. 2.3 The Committee shall have a minimum of 7 members (1 Council representative, and 6 members of the public and 1 representative from the Tillsonburg District Craft Guild) with a maximum of 910 members in total. 2.4 The term of a Committee Member is four years, concurrent with the term of Council. 2.5 Additional members may be appointed throughout the term. 2.6 One member will be appointed by vote of the committee at the first meeting of each term to Chair the meetings for that term. At this time, they will select a vice-chair and secretary for the same duration. 2.7 Municipal staff shall act in an advisory manner to the committee and the role of staff liaison shall be fulfilled by the Legislative Services Coordinator. 3.0 Meetings 3.1 The Committee will hold a minimum of four meetings a year. 3.2 The date and time of the regular meetings will be established at the first meeting of each term. 3.3 Meetings will have a formal agenda. 3.4 Agendas and information packages (including previous meeting minutes) will be sent electronically to Committee Members prior to each meeting. 3.5 A majority of Council appointed Committee Members will constitute quorum for the transaction of business. Page 43 of 268 4.0 Role of the Chair The Chair is responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Committee and its’ roles. This will include responsibility for: 4.1 Calling the meetings to order. 4.2 Encouraging an informal atmosphere to encourage the exchange of ideas. 4.3 Creating an agenda in consultation with the Secretary. 4.4 Chairing the meetings to ensure business is carried out efficiently and effectively. 4.5 Acting as spokesperson. 4.6 Representing the Committee on other committees when necessary. 4.7 The Chair shall conduct meetings in accordance with the Town’s Procedural By-Law. 4.8 In the absence of the Chair, these responsibilities will be undertaken by the Vice-Chair. 5.0 Role of the Secretary The Secretary is responsible for ensuring a complete up to date record for the Committee. 5.1 In liaison with the Chair, arrange date, time and venue for meetings. 5.2 In liaison with the Chair, set agendas and circulate agendas to the members two business days prior to the meeting. 5.3 Circulate draft minutes to the members. 5.4 Keep a complete up to date record of the committee minutes. 6.0 Role of Members Membership on the Committee is a position of responsibility and requires a strong commitment to the Terms of Reference. Committee members are required to: 6.1 Attend all regularly scheduled meetings. Members shall notify the Chair, Secretary or staff liaison if they are unable to attend a meeting. 6.2 Adhere to the provisions set out in the Policy for Boards and Committees of Council. If a member has an unexplained absence of 3 or more consecutive meetings then their seat on the Committee shall be declared vacant. 6.3 Review all information supplied to them. 6.4 Prepare information for use in the development of materials for the Committee. Page 44 of 268 6.5 Promote the role of the Committee and its decisions made. 6.6 Offer input to Committee reports to Council. 6.7 Attend training as required to effectively perform their role as a Committee member. 6.8 Committee Members are subject to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act R.S.O. 1990, c. M50 and must disclose any direct or indirect pecuniary interest. The disclosure must be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. 7.0 Role of Municipal Staff The Town of Tillsonburg, by its nature and purpose, affects and is affected by many different Municipal departments. Assistance will be provided on an as required basis from various departments. Municipal staff will be responsible for carrying out the following functions with respect to the Committee: 7.1 Act as an information resource. 7.2 Orientation of Committee members at the first meeting after Council appointment. 7.3 Assist the Committee in its’ reporting to Council. 7.4 Provide correspondence to the Committee. 7.5 The Town Clerk will maintain a list of designated properties situated in the municipality in accordance with Sec. 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18. 7.6 Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date Committee records and providing minutes to Council. 8.0 Reports to Council The Committee may advise and make recommendations to Council in accordance with its’ role. Reports may be submitted as follows: 8.1 Verbally by a Council representative. 8.2 Written Report from the staff liaison and presented by the Chair or the designated representative to Council. An annual report will also be submitted and presented to Council at the beginning of each new year outlining the Committee’s accomplishments in the previous year. Page 45 of 268 Lake Erie Source Protection Region, c/o Grand River Conservation Authority, 400 Clyde Road, Box 729, Cambridge, ON N1R 5W6 January 14, 2020 Donna Wilson Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg 10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg ON N4G 5A5 Dear Ms. Wilson: RE: Support for actions to address over-application of winter maintenance chemicals to protect sources of municipal drinking water On December 12, 2019, the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee received report SPC- 19-12-02 Winter Maintenance Chemicals: Challenges and Opportunities, and passed the following resolution: AND THAT the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee direct staff to forward report SPC-19-12-02 to the Councils of the single, upper and lower-tier municipalities within the Lake Erie Source Protection Region, all Source Protection Committees, Ontario Good Roads Association, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and Rural Ontario Municipal Association, to request resolutions in support of the report’s recommended actions and forward the resolutions to the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ontario Minister of Transportation, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Attorney General of Ontario. The report (attached) provides an overview of the ongoing issue and implications of over-application of winter maintenance chemicals, highlighting trends in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region, and includes recommended actions, including changes to the liability framework, increased requirements for winter maintenance of parking lots and changes to the Clean Water Act, 2006 framework to proactively protect municipal drinking water sources. As per the Source Protection Committee’s resolution, I am asking for municipal support of the report’s recommended actions. Please forward a copy of any resolution to: Ilona Feldmann, Source Protection Program Assistant, Lake Erie Source Protection Region (ifeldmann@grandriver.ca) Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about the report or the request for municipal support. Regards, Martin Keller Source Protection Program Manager, Lake Erie Source Protection Region Page 46 of 268 LAKE ERIE REGION SOURCE PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT NO. SPC-19-12-02 DATE: December 12, 2019 TO: Members of the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee SUBJECT: Winter Maintenance Chemicals: Challenges and Opportunities for Change RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee receives report SPC-19-12-02 – Winter Maintenance Chemicals: Challenges and Opportunities for Change – for information. AND THAT the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee receives the Recommended Actions to Address the Over-Application of Winter Maintenance Chemicals for consideration and action. REPORT: Summary of Report Contents • Introduction • Recommended Actions to Address the Over-Application of Winter Maintenance Chemicals • Increasing Sodium and Chloride Concentrations within Groundwater Drinking Sources in Lake Erie Source Protection Region • Liability and Other Factors Influence the Amount of Salt Applied • Changes Needed to the Source Water Protection Director’s Technical Rules Introduction At the October 3, 2019 Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee (SPC) meeting, members discussed the ongoing issue of salt over-application and the increasing number of sodium and chloride Issue Contributing Areas (ICAs) across the Lake Erie Source Protection Region. Following the discussion, the committee directed Lake Erie Region staff to draft a report and recommendation(s) regarding the issue for presentation at the next SPC meeting. This report has been written in collaboration with staff from the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), City of Guelph, Region of Waterloo and Wellington Source Water Protection. Recommended Actions to Address the Over-Application of Winter Maintenance Chemicals To address the above concerns, the following recommendations are provided to the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee for consideration: Page 47 of 268 THAT the Province of Ontario explore ways to reduce the factors that contribute to excess application of winter maintenance chemicals on road ways and parking lots through a review of the liability framework in Ontario. THAT the Province of Ontario work with municipalities to strengthen training programs for road agencies that apply winter maintenance chemicals on roads and sidewalks to reduce application rates without compromising road safety that would assist with mitigating risks to municipal drinking water systems. THAT the Province of Ontario require property owners and contractors responsible for maintaining safe parking lots and sidewalks be trained and certified in the application of winter maintenance chemicals. THAT the Province of Ontario change Prescribed Drinking Water Threats, “the application of road salt” and “the handling and storage of road salt” to “the application of winter maintenance chemicals” and “the handling and storage of winter maintenance chemicals”, and define the term in the regulation. THAT the Province of Ontario change the Table of Circumstances related to the application of winter maintenance chemicals to differentiate between application on roads, sidewalks and parking lots to reflect the different liability issues and the nature of winter maintenance conducted for each surface type. AND THAT the Province of Ontario amend the Clean Water Act’s Director’s Technical Rules to enable municipalities to proactively protect their municipal drinking water supplies from the application and storage of winter maintenance chemicals. Increasing Sodium and Chloride Concentrations within Groundwater Drinking Sources in Lake Erie Source Protection Region Municipal water supplies within the Lake Erie Source Protection Region (LESPR) have exhibited increases in chloride and sodium concentrations. Map 1 identifies all municipal supplies within the LESPR that are impacted by increasing chloride and sodium concentrations. Within LERSPR, approximately 150 wells are impacted by increasing concentrations of chloride and/or sodium, where 34 wells have identified chloride and/or sodium as an Issue under the Clean Water Act, 2006 and Technical Rules. Map 1 shows the ICAs for chloride and sodium, along with municipal supply wells with increasing concentrations. Issue Contributing Areas are delineated for wells with an Issue and policies apply to address the elevated contaminant concentrations. The impacted municipal supply wells range from small rural centres (Elora, Fergus – Centre Wellington, Guelph-Eramosa, Paris – County of Brant) to medium cities (City of Guelph, Orangeville) to large urban areas (Region of Waterloo). Examples of increasing chloride and sodium concentrations at municipal supply wells within the LESPR are described below and include Wells E3 in Elora and F1 in Fergus, the City of Guelph Water Supply Wells, William Street Wellfield in Waterloo and Well G5 in Cambridge. The Town of Orangeville Water Supply System is impacted by increasing chloride and sodium concentrations and has defined ICAs that extend into the LESPR. Page 48 of 268 Map 1: Lake Erie Region Municipal Supply Wells with Elevated Chloride and Sodium Concentrations Page 49 of 268 Increasing Sodium and Chloride Concentrations at Bedrock Groundwater Wells in Wellington County The Township of Centre Wellington monitors sodium and chloride concentrations at the nine municipal wells that service Elora and Fergus. Well Fergus F1 is screened within a bedrock aquifer with surrounding land primarily urban. Well Elora E3 is screened within a bedrock aquifer with surrounding land primarily agricultural, with a large manufacturing facility located immediately north of the well. Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the increasing and variable trends of chloride and sodium concentrations at Elora Well E3 and Fergus Well F1. Chloride concentrations at Elora Well E3 and Fergus Well F1 are both above and below half of the Ontario Drinking Water Standards (125 mg/L). Maximum chloride concentrations are noted at Elora Well E3 of 165 mg/L. At Elora Well E3 and Fergus Well F1 sodium concentrations are increasing, but remain below half of the Ontario Drinking Water Standards (100 mg/L). Maximum sodium concentrations are noted at Fergus Well F1 of 93 mg/L. A study completed by Golder Associates (2015) concluded that groundwater at well F1 appears to be derived mainly from the overburden and shallow bedrock aquifers, while groundwater at well E3 appears to be derived mainly from the bedrock aquifer. In both cases, the chloride source is likely from the surface (anthropogenic sources). As a result of the increasing chloride concentrations to above half of the Ontario Drinking Water Standards and the anthropogenic origin of the chloride, chloride was identified as an Issue and an ICA was delineated for both Elora Well E3 and Fergus Well F1. Figure 1: Chloride concentrations at Elora Well E3 and Fergus Well F1 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019Chloride Concentration (mg/L)DateElora E3 Fergus F1 ODWS Half the ODWS Chloride Ontario Drinking Water Standard Half the Chloride Ontario Drinking Water Standard Page 50 of 268 Figure 2: Sodium concentrations at Elora Well E3 and Fergus Well F1 Increasing Sodium and Chloride Concentrations at Bedrock Groundwater Wells in the City of Guelph Sodium and chloride concentrations are increasing at several bedrock wells within the City of Guelph. Figure 3 and Figure 4 below illustrate increasing chloride and sodium trends in select municipal wells within the City of Guelph. Figure 3 shows chloride concentrations above half the Ontario Drinking Water Standard for chloride (125 mg/L) at almost all wells, with chloride concentrations approaching or at the Ontario Drinking Water Standard for chloride of 250 mg/L. Figure 4 shows sodium concentrations above half the Ontario Drinking Water Standard for sodium (100 mg/L) at all wells, with sodium concentrations ranging from 120 to 170 mg/L in 2019. Sodium and chloride are not identified as Drinking W ater Issues at City of Guelph wells. The City of Guelph will continue to monitor sodium and chloride concentrations. 0 50 100 150 200 250 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019Sodium Concentration (mg/L)Date Elora E3 Fergus F1 ODWS Half the ODWS Sodium Ontario Drinking Water Standard Half the Sodium Ontario Drinking Water Standard Page 51 of 268 Figure 3: Chloride concentrations at select municipal wells within the City of Guelph Figure 4: Sodium concentrations at select municipal wells within the City of Guelph 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020Chloride Concentration (mg/L)Date Dean Well Park Well Membro Water Well Burke Well University Well Downey Well Paisley Well ODWS Half the ODWS Chloride Ontario Drinking Water Standard 0 50 100 150 200 250 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020Sodium Concentration (mg/L)Date Dean Well Park Well Membro Well Water Well Emma Well ODWS Half the ODWS Sodium Ontario Drinking Water Standard Page 52 of 268 Increasing Sodium and Chloride Concentrations at Groundwater Wells in the Region of Waterloo The Region of Waterloo has nine wellfields with elevated concentrations of chloride and sodium that resulted in the identification of Issues under the Clean Water Act, 2006 and Technical Rules and delineation of ICAs. Impacted wellfields are generally within the urban areas of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. Chloride and sodium concentrations have been measured as high as 750 mg/L and 365 mg/L, respectively, at one municipal wellfield in the Region of Waterloo. The William Street Wellfield is an example of one of the Waterloo’s wellfields that is impacted by increasing chloride and sodium concentrations. Figures 5 and 6 below illustrate the increasing chloride and sodium concentrations at the three water supply wells in the William Street wellfield. An increasing trend of chloride (Figure 5) is observed dating back to 1975. Current chloride concentrations are above the Ontario Drinking Water Standard of 250 mg/L with 2019 chloride concentrations reaching approximately 450 mg/L. An increasing trend of sodium (Figure 6) is observed dating back to 1980. Current sodium concentrations at two of the three wells are above the Ontario Drinking Water Standard of 200 mg/L with 2019 sodium concentrations reaching approximately 240 mg/L. Figures 5 and 6 also present the results from well G5 of the Pinebush system in Cambridge and demonstrates the impacts from application of salt on parking lots. This well also shows increasing chloride and sodium trends from the 1980s. However, the concentrations dramatically increase in the middle to late 1990s, which is coincident with the construction of a large retail centre and associated large parking lots immediately adjacent to the well. Currently, chloride and sodium concentrations are higher than those in the William Street wellfield, being approximately 600 mg/L and 300 mg/L, respectively. Page 53 of 268 Figure 5: Chloride concentrations at the William Street and Pinebush Wellfields in the Region of Waterloo Figure 6: Sodium concentrations at the William Street Wellfield in the Region of Waterloo 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020Chloride Concentration (mg/L)Date William Street W1B William Street W1C William St W2 Pinebush G5 ODWS Half the ODWS Chloride Ontario Drinking Water Standard 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020Sodium Concentration (mg/L)Date William St W1B William St W1C William St W2 ODWS Half the ODWS Pinebush G5 Sodium Ontario Drinking Water Standard Page 54 of 268 Implications of Elevated Sodium and Chloride in the Environment Elevated and increasing concentrations of chloride and sodium are becoming prevalent in small rural centre, medium sized cities, and large urban areas. The application of road salt (sodium chloride) is a common activity across LESPR given winter road conditions. The application of salt on roads (and parking lots) enters into the environment in several ways. In many cases, the snow gets plowed onto the road shoulder which either enables it to infiltrate into the groundwater or the meltwater runs off into surface water features and/or into storm water management structures. While the primary purpose of these storm water facilities is to manage wet weather flows, they also receive meltwater during the winter months. If the stormwater structures include infiltration galleries and/or Low Impact Development (LID) infrastructure, some of the salty water conveyed to them during the winter months could infiltrate into the subsurface further exacerbating impacts to groundwater based municipal drinking water systems. Ultimately, all the winter maintenance chemicals eventually enter the natural water system. Climate change is resulting in more extreme weather patterns with generally milder winters and increased frequencies of precipitation freeze/thaw cycles predicted, resulting in increased use of chemicals for winter road and parking lot maintenance. If left unmanaged, chloride and sodium from road salt will continue to contaminate drinking water sources. A summary of negative impacts of road salt use for winter maintenance can be described as follows: • increased concentrations of chloride and sodium in surface water and groundwater drinking water sources impairs the water taste and poses a risk to persons with high blood pressure and sodium restricted diets; • premature wear to concrete sidewalks and structures (bridge decks, overpasses) which reduces overall life of such infrastructure and results in increased capital costs to maintain them on the order of $250-$480 per tonne of salt applied (Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, 218). and, • damage of animal and plant cells’ ability to carry out key ecological processes, changes to the weight of lake water to block the normal mixing process, which is essential for oxygen mixing, and harm to soil, gardens, vegetation and trees, which are necessary for shade as summers get hotter. The only treatment process available to remove sodium and chloride from water is by reverse osmosis (desalinization) which is very expensive, energy intensive and creates a large volume of concentrate waste brine that must be discharged back into the environment. Accordingly, the only way to minimize the impacts from road salt on water resources and the environment is to reduce the amount being used. Liability and Other Factors Influence the Amount of Salt Applied In 2001, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) completed an assessment of the impacts of road salt and concluded that high releases of road salts were having an adverse effect on freshwater ecosystems, soil vegetation and wildlife. This assessment initiated the risk management process to address the risks posed to the environment by road salt. Subsequently, a Code of Practice was developed by ECCC and a parallel Synthesis of Best Practices document was created by the Transportation Association of Canada. The synthesis is a detailed resource on winter maintenance practices and supplements the recommendations made within the Code. The two main recommendations of the Code are the development of salt management plans and implementation of best management practices. The Code is voluntary, only applies to road Page 55 of 268 organizations that use more than 500 tonnes of salt per year, and does not apply to application on parking lots or sidewalks. The ECCC assessment report concluded that application of salt on parking lots represents less than 10% of the total amount of salt being applied across the country. However, the contribution of parking lots in urban areas is much greater due to the increased density of paved surfaces and the higher potential application rates needed to address private property liability concerns. Specifically, in parts of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, salt loading to groundwater from parking lots is equal to or greater than the loading from roads. Several pieces of legislation provide the legal context for application of winter maintenance chemicals. For roads, municipal transportation agencies are required under Section 44 of the Municipal Act to maintain roads in a “reasonable state of repair” and to maintain them in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards. For building owners and managers, the Occupier’s Liability Act requires a duty of care to maintain “reasonably” safe conditions for persons while on their premises. However, unlike for roads, the definition of what is reasonably safe is not stipulated and there are no standards. For parking lots, what is reasonable is determined through awareness of legal case studies, which are not too frequent, as most slip and fall claims arising from winter maintenance on parking lots are settled out of court. In addition, for private contractors, a settlement made by their insurance company often results in increases in insurance costs and/or loss of insurance completely. To ensure on-going viability of their businesses, most contractors will err on the side of caution and over apply salt. These two pieces of legislation provide a framework for over-application of salt that is condoned by the public as necessary to ensure the protection of the travelling public. There is little recognition that this over-application may not be necessary as protection from liability is paramount. This framework is further facilitated by the following: • the Ontario Environmental Protection Act exempts salt from being considered a contaminant if it is used “… for the purpose of keeping the highway safe …” meaning that appliers of salt do not have to be concerned about any environmental impacts by the amount they use; • weather is difficult to predict and the weather that arrives can vary from that forecasted, which means that applications are often higher than needed in case the conditions are worse than forecasted; • the science behind how salt works is poorly understood (i.e. it is the brine that breaks down ice, not rock salt itself, or that rock salt is not effective in temperatures below -10oC) or is ignored due to liability concerns; • there is increasing societal demand to maintain black asphalt in southern Ontario at all times and conditions, provide alternate forms of travel with associated high winter maintenance requirements, and addressing accessibility concerns in winter for accessibility-challenged persons; and • rock salt is on the order of 40% cheaper than the next cheapest winter de-icing chemical, forcing most municipalities and private contractors to default to this chemical even though other chemicals may improve winter maintenance performance with less environmental impact. All of the above factors contribute to the public's perception that salt does not affect the environment and creates a “laissez-faire” attitude towards the presence of salt on paved surfaces. Factors Influencing Winter Maintenance on Roads As noted above, the obligations to maintain roads arise from the Municipal Act and Minimum Maintenance Standards. These provide some level of liability protection against municipalities in Page 56 of 268 the event of vehicle accidents or slip and fall claims on roads. However, the capacity of each municipal agency to adopt new and/or implement sophisticated practices varies and many municipalities have budget pressures which may limit the introduction of these practices. In addition, the impact of joint-and-several liability often results in municipalities paying the majority of the costs resulting from an accident even if their contribution to the fault is minimal, further exacerbating the financial challenges for municipalities. Finally, most municipalities set a single performance standard for each road class and segment and most if not all municipalities are not willing to change the standard if the road comes in and out of a vulnerable drinking water protection area. These issues coupled with the voluntary nature of the ECCC Code could force municipalities to minimize adoption of practices to meet the Code or not participate at all. Application on roads also differs from that on parking lots for the following reasons: • most winter maintenance on roads are performed by municipal staff and/or larger contracted companies (e.g. province of Ontario) which provide stable working conditions that can attract long term employees ensuring consistency in approach reducing the need to train revolving staff; • there are a relatively modest number of road agencies compared to hundreds and possibly thousands of private contractors; and • the passage of cars on roads assists in the break down of the solid winter maintenance chemicals into the liquid brine needed to break the bond between snow/ice and the underlying surface, resulting in the need for less salt to be applied. All of these factors can help reduce the amount of salt applied on roads compared with that applied on parking lots. Many road authorities have made considerable improvements in technology, operational approaches and training to help improve application and reduce impacts to the environment. However, further changes will be difficult to achieve in part due to the risks associated with liability. In addition, the benefit of these reductions could be off-set by changes in climate, e.g. more freezing rain events, which will necessitate changing the approach to winter maintenance on roads. Further, the expansion of the Minimum Maintenance Standards to sidewalks in 2018 could result in an overall increase in the amount of salt being applied to the road network. This will exacerbate the impact to municipal drinking water supply sources. In Ontario, several organizations are promoting changes to the liability framework including the following: • the Association of Municipalities of Ontario submitted a letter to the Ontario Attorney General requesting reform of the joint and several liability framework in Ontario as it relates to municipalities; (https://www.amo.on.ca/AMO-Content/Policy- Updates/2019/AMOSubmitsReporttoAttorneyGeneralonLiabilityandIns). • a combined working group representing the Ontario Good Roads Association and Conservation Ontario submitted a letter to the Ontario Attorney General requesting a review of the liability related to application of winter maintenance chemicals (Appendix A); and • the World Wildlife Federation provided comments on the Province of Ontario’s Environmental Plan as posted on the Environmental Registry advocating for review of the liability framework in Ontario. (http://assets.wwf.ca/downloads/ero_roadsalt_final_signon.pdf) Page 57 of 268 These letters highlight the challenges with the liability framework in Ontario and support the discussion contained in this report. Undertaking this review in addition to strengthening training programs for road agencies to reduce winter maintenance chemical application rates without compromising road safety would assist with mitigating risks to municipal drinking water systems. Factors Influencing Winter Maintenance on Parking Lots As persons responsible for parking lots do not have standards or guidance to follow, the approach to winter maintenance for a particular event is based primarily on their experience which results in inconsistent application rates and/or levels of service for each parking lot. In most cases, building parking lots and sidewalks are maintained by private winter maintenance contractors and the nature of the winter maintenance services is determined by the contract with the property owner. These contracts often contain an unrealistic level of service requirements, e.g. maintain bare pavement at all times, which the contractor addresses though over-application of salt and/or chemical “plowing” which uses excessive amounts of salt to melt all the snow. The contracts often attempt to assign the liability to the contractor, which is very difficult legally, and may have pricing structures that financially incentivize the application of salt on the property. Much of the private winter maintenance contracting industry is performed by small and medium sized businesses. As a result, and because of the tendering process to compete for clients, they are less likely to invest in best practices/advanced technologies as part of their operation in order to make them profitable. The individual contracting company is also trying to maintain their insurance coverage, have high staff turnover rates which reduces the incentive to invest in staff, and the competition/bid process results in little sharing of management practices within the industry. In addition, as contractors are a for-profit business, they will also attempt to maximize the number of contracts they have which forces them to over apply to meet the contract requirements in recognition that it could be many hours until they are able to service the property again. All of these factors contribute to excess application. The primary purpose of most buildings and properties is not for winter maintenance but rather for some other manufacturing, service or retail operation. So winter maintenance is seen as a cost of doing business. For most building owners or tenants, the winter maintenance contract is awarded to the lowest cost bid which does not encourage contractors to consider alternate practices as these would require capital investments for new technologies and/or approaches. In addition, even if the owner/operator were interested in reducing application rates, they would be exposed to liability in the event of an injury if they had directed the contractor to apply the salt at a lower rate. The liability framework and challenges noted above prevent Risk Management Officials from negotiating Risk Management Plans (RMPs) that require reductions in application rates. Some of the ways these barriers present themselves have been observed through the implementation of salt application RMPs in the Region of Waterloo where approximately 1,600 RMPs will need to be negotiated in chloride and/or sodium ICAs in the current approved Source Protection Plan and expanding to over 3,000 existing properties in the October 2019 proposed amended plan. These include the following. • The approach taken by the Region of Waterloo to negotiate salt application RMPs is to use a collaborative, education approach in order to secure buy-in and achieve a more self- sustainable/self-regulating model of enforcement. This is needed because most persons involved in the negotiation have little to no experience in winter maintenance. This approach necessitates a greater time commitment as part of the negotiation as a level of education is required to raise the general knowledge on the impacts of salting to the point where risk mitigation practices can be implemented effectively. Page 58 of 268 • Currently, the RMPs for parking lots focus on contractor training and certification, i.e., Smart about Salt program, winter maintenance record keeping, and minimizing ice formation through site assessments. As in many cases these measures do not represent a drastic shift from current practices and because application rates cannot be stipulated in the RMP, only a minor amount of reduction in salt loading is likely to occur from these properties. This is much less than is needed to mitigate the impacts to the Region’s wells with chloride impacts. Region of Waterloo staff have assessed the reduction in application rates needed to reduce and or stabilize chloride concentrations based on the amount currently observed in their supply wells. This amount is on the order of a further 10 percent reduction in application on roads above and beyond the 25 percent reduction achieved through advances in technology, and 30 to 50 percent reduction in application rates on parking lots at four of its well systems. This amount does not include the salt already in the groundwater that hasn’t made it to the supply wells and will not reach the wells for a further 10 to 20 years. • Since application rates cannot be specified in the RMP, it is difficult to require changes in operational methods and procedures. Examples of more effective practices may include pre-wetting, liquid application, and/or standardizing application rates. These practices have been adopted by many road agencies and may represent the most effective opportunity to achieve salt reduction targets. As noted for roads, changes to the liability framework would provide building owners and contractors to consider the impacts to the environment and their assets in addition to liability considerations. However, unlike road agencies that are meeting ECCC’s Code of Practice, there is no mechanism to ensure private contractors consider the environment in the determination of winter maintenance chemical application rates. The Smart About Salt Council has created the Smart About Salt program that encourages contractors to take training courses to improve their winter maintenance operations and to become certified demonstrating that they are implementing the program. And while this is helping to educate property owners and contractors, many of the recommended practices in the Smart About Salt program are not implemented by contractors due to the liability issues discussed above. Opportunities for Liability and Training/Certification Program Changes Several states in the US including Illinois and New Hampshire have changed the liability framework to help address the impacts to water resources due to the over-application of salt and as noted above several organizations are advocating a review of the liability framework in Ontario. Several other US states including Wisconsin have implemented various training, certification and/or education programs to help changes in the winter maintenance approach. Specifically, the approach taken in New Hampshire is worth noting because the approach includes a combination of liability reform and training/certification. New Hampshire has introduced changes to the liability framework and developed a training/certification program to address the over- application of salt. This approach was required to gain permission to extend a state highway because a nearby lake had elevated chloride and sodium levels due to winter maintenance chemicals. The legislation requires contractors to undertake a one-day training program and become certified. In exchange, road and parking lot contractors would be provided partial protection against slip and fall and/or traffic accidents. This approach provides the liability relief and knowledge needed to change winter maintenance practices to minimize impact to water resources. Page 59 of 268 Changes Needed to the Source Water Protection Director’s Technical Rules The current Director’s Technical Rules under the Clean Water Act, 2006 provide significant drinking water threat (SDWT) thresholds based on road density or impervious surfaces. In many parts of the province, the thresholds did not trigger a SDWT for road salt application, despite a number of municipal drinking water wells that have increasing sodium and chloride concentration trends. As such, the original technical approach failed to recognise areas where trends were present that may result in an ICA. This problem was identified by the Region of Waterloo and an alternate approach to assessing the threat of road salt application was prepared and implemented for the Region of Waterloo. These changes were not implemented elsewhere in LESPR. Similarly, road salt storage thresholds are currently set at 5,000 tonnes outside storage. This volume far exceeds typical storage volumes found at small to medium municipalities or private contractors. As a result, there are no known documented SDWTs for road salt storage outside of an ICA within LESPR. This is despite the fact that there are many municipal and private road salt storage facilities within wellhead protection areas of lesser volumes. The practical result of these shortcomings in the Technical Rules is that the prescribed threats for road salt application and storage only get flagged as significant drinking water threats (SDWTs) when water quality data for a municipal drinking water system documents an increasing trend in chloride concentrations and the municipality declares the well as having an issue as defined by the Technical Rules. Since ICAs are only identified and delineated when there is a demonstrated water quality concern in a municipal well, this approach to protecting water quality in municipal drinking water systems becomes reactive rather than proactive. Another concern is that the current Director’s Technical Rules and Ontario Regulation 287/07 – General pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 2006 lists the prescribed drinking water threat as “the application, handling and storage of road salt”. Although road salt is a common term used for winter maintenance chemicals, the term can be misleading. The term road salt is used interchangeably with rock salt. Salt application at parking lots or on walkways can be more of a concern due to over-application than application on roadways. Additionally, road salt commonly refers to sodium chloride; however, there are many alternative products that are also chloride based, for example, calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. Strict interpretation of the wording may lead some readers to consider only salt applied to roads and that is sodium chloride based is a prescribed drinking water threat pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 2006 and Source Protection Plans. A simple solution could be to rename the prescribed drinking water threats to application, handling and storage of winter maintenance chemicals and then define the term in the regulation. A complementary change to the above would be to make application of winter maintenance chemicals on roads, parking lots and sidewalks different circumstances in the Table of Circumstances to reflect the different approach to winter maintenance, the legislative and liability framework, and the mitigation measures possible associated with each surface type. This would also help highlight that it is more than just application of winter maintenance chemicals on roads that is affecting drinking water supply sources. Since 2017, the Province has been considering changes to the Director’s Technical Rules to address the shortcomings noted above. Recently, the Province held technical engagement sessions at the end of November 2019 to consult on proposed changes. Details at the time of preparing this report are limited, but we understand that the Province intends to lower the thresholds for the activities and circumstances that result in a significant drinking water threat for the handling and storage of salt and the application of salt. A summary of the proposed changes to road salt storage and application are presented in Table 1. Lake Erie Region staff and municipal representatives have participated in the stakeholder engagement sessions and there will be Page 60 of 268 opportunity for staff to comment on the proposed rule changes directly with Provincial staff and through the more formal Environmental Registry process later on. Table 1: Phase II Technical Rules Project: Proposed Amendments to Road Salt Storage and Application Topic Current Approach Objective of the Amendment Proposed Amendment Notes Prescribed Drinking Water Threats Road Salt Application Thresholds for impervious areas that identify significant risks are 80% in WHPAs scored 10 and 8% in IPZs scored 10. Use an improved scientific approach to better identify areas where the application of road salt and storage of road salt may cause impairments to the quality of drinking water sources. Thresholds for impervious areas that identify significant risks will be: 30% for WHPAs scored 10; 6% or greater for IPZ scored 10 and; 8% or greater for IPZ scored 9 to 10. New thresholds were developed based on the analysis conducted in consultation with municipalities and SPAs/SPCs. Road Salt Storage Volumes that identify significant risk are: 500 tonnes for IPZs scored 10; 5000 tonnes for IPZs scored 9 or greater, or WHPAs scored 10 for uncovered storages; covered storage can not be a significant risk. Using same scores of IPZs and WHPAs, proposed volumes are: (1) Any quantity for uncovered storages; (2) 100 kg or greater for covered storage excluding engineered facilities, (3) 500 tonnes or greater for engineered facility or structure. Engineered facilities: permanent building anchored to a permanent foundation with an impermeable floor and that is completely roofed and walled. Recommended Actions to Address the Over-Application of Winter Maintenance Chemicals Report Recommendations To address the above concerns, the following recommendations are provided to the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee for consideration: THAT the Province of Ontario explore ways to reduce the factors that contribute to excess application of winter maintenance chemicals on road ways and parking lots through a review of the liability framework in Ontario. Page 61 of 268 THAT the Province of Ontario work with municipalities to strengthen training programs for road agencies that apply winter maintenance chemicals on roads and sidewalks to reduce application rates without compromising road safety that would assist with mitigating risks to municipal drinking water systems. THAT the Province of Ontario require property owners and contractors responsible for maintaining safe parking lots and sidewalks be trained and certified in the application of winter maintenance chemicals. THAT the Province of Ontario change Prescribed Drinking Water Threats, “the application of road salt” and “the handling and storage of road salt” to “the application of winter maintenance chemicals” and “the handling and storage of winter maintenance chemicals”, and define the term in the regulation. THAT the Province of Ontario change the Table of Circumstances related to the application of winter maintenance chemicals to differentiate between application on roads, sidewalks and parking lots to reflect the different liability issues and the nature of winter maintenance conducted for each surface type. AND THAT the Province of Ontario amend the Clean Water Act’s Director’s Technical Rules to enable municipalities to proactively protect their municipal drinking water supplies from the application and storage of winter maintenance chemicals. Page 62 of 268 Appendix A: Letter from Ontario Good Roads Association and Conservation Ontario to the Ontario Attorney General requesting a review of the liability related to application of winter maintenance chemicals Page 63 of 268 1 November 1, 2019 The Honourable Doug Downey Attorney General of Ontario McMurtry-Scott Building, 11th Floor 720 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2S9 Dear Attorney General Downey, Re: Municipal Liability and Insurance Costs The excessive use of road salt has been shown to impact our environment including aquatic life and drinking water sources, and also our infrastructure. In Ontario, several drinking water sources are identified under the Clean Water Act as being impacted by elevated levels of chloride, a chemical found in road salt. In 2016, the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) and Conservation Ontario (CO) established a multi- stakeholder ‘Salt Vulnerable Areas’ working group, that developed a road salt best practices guidance document in 2018 for consideration by municipalities of varying capacities and budgets. In 2019, the OGRA and CO established the ‘Ontario Road Salt Management Advisory Committee’ in order to further the discussions around the broader policy and legislative framework related to the use of road salt, and to provide recommendations to help find the balance between environmental considerations and road safety. The following recommendations are provided for the consideration of the Attorney General of Ontario: Address excessive liability issues for municipalities Ontario municipalities follow a Council approved Level of Service to ensure the safety of the travelling public, and they proactively work with government agencies and others in order to optimize the amount of road salt usage that balances public road safety with environmental concerns. However, excessive liability issues severely impact municipalities (and other road operation authorities) and in many cases may limit their ability to further adjust the application of road salt in order to meet environmental legislation that protects water resources. Therefore it is recommended that the applicable liability framework be reviewed, such that road operation authorities can continue to ensure road safety while also supporting a further reduction in the amount of road salt applied. Establish standards and address excessive liability issues for private contractors There are many others that also use road salt besides municipalities, such as private contractors maintaining privately or municipally owned parking lots. The private sector often uses excessive amounts of road salt, in order to avoid liability claims. Training programs such as ‘Smart about Salt’ are available to the private sector to help them optimize road salt usage, but these programs are not mandatory. Page 64 of 268 2 Therefore, it is recommended that standards for road salt application and storage be established for the private sector to help reduce road salt reaching our water bodies. Further, it is recommended that the applicable liability framework be reviewed, such that private contractors can continue to ensure safety during the winter while also supporting a significant reduction in the amount of road salt applied. In summary, steps to address liability, combined with standards (where they do not exist) for road salt application, can help preserve our precious natural resources. We thank you for the opportunity to provide comments. Please feel free to contact Chitra Gowda (cgowda@conservationontario.ca) at CO or Fahad Shuja (fahad@ogra.org) at OGRA if you have any questions. Sincerely, Joe W. Tierney Executive Director Ontario Good Roads Association Kim Gavine General Manager Conservation Ontario Sent via email to: doug.downeyco@pc.ola.org; magpolicy@ontario.ca Page 65 of 268 132-2019-3184 By e-mail January 15, 2020 Dear Mayor: As you may know, on March 26, 2019, Ontario passed the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019 (Bill 68), which established the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA, 2019). The CSPA, 2019 supports our government’s commitment to: • Modernize Ontario’s police service delivery framework; • Strengthen public confidence in policing; and • Improve governance, training, and transparency. I am writing to update you on the work that is currently underway to bring the CSPA, 2019 into force in 2021, and inform you of upcoming engagement opportunities. We are engaging a number of our stakeholders, to develop more than 50 required matters for regulation. These include several Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) related matters for regulation such as: • Establishing OPP governance-related regulations, including the composition of OPP detachment boards and the OPP Governance Advisory Council; • Developing an approach to determine when it is appropriate to have more than one OPP detachment board for a detachment of the OPP that provides policing to municipalities or First Nations; • Aligning the existing OPP billing framework with the CSPA, 2019. We recognize the significant implications these regulatory changes will have on communities that receive direct and/or supplemental services from the OPP. Given these impacts, my ministry will engage communities through regional roundtable sessions. The regional roundtables will be an opportunity for the ministry to provide an overview of upcoming regulatory changes related to OPP services and for communities to identify pertinent local issues and provide feedback on OPP-related policy proposals. …/2 Solicitor General Solliciteur général Office of the Solicitor General 25 Grosvenor Street, 18th Floor Toronto ON M7A 1Y6 Tel: 416 325-0408 MCSCS.Feedback@Ontario.ca Bureau de la solliciteure générale 25, rue Grosvenor, 18e étage Toronto ON M7A 1Y6 Tél.: 416 325-0408 MCSCS.Feedback@Ontario.ca Page 66 of 268 Ontario Provincial Police Regulations Regional Roundtable Page 2 The regional roundtables will take place in the following locations: OPP Region Regional Roundtable Locations North West • Kenora • Thunder Bay North East • Sudbury • Timmins West • London East • Brockville Central • Orillia Ministry staff will reach out to you with additional information regarding the regional roundtable sessions in the coming weeks. We look forward to continuing our work with you to better understand local priorities, examine strategies to improve community safety and ensure the transparent and effective governance of OPP services across the province. Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Derwin Remedios, Team Lead, Strategic Policy, Research and Innovation, by e-mail at: Derwin.Remedios@ontario.ca. Sincerely, Sylvia Jones Solicitor General Page 67 of 268 Ministry of Infrastructure Infrastructure Policy Division 777 Bay Street, 4th Floor, Suite 425 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Rural Programs Branch 1 Stone Road West, 4th Floor NW Guelph, Ontario N1G 4Y2 January 2020 File #: OCIF FC2-M-0384 David Calder, CAO Town of Tillsonburg 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 5A7 Dear David Calder: Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund – Formula-Based Funding Allocation Notice We are pleased to confirm your eligibility in the 2020 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund – Formula-based Component (OCIF-Formula). Per section F1.2 of the OCIF-Formula Contribution Agreement (CA), enclosed you will find your municipality’s Revised Allocation Notice. As recently communicated, this notice confirms the previously proposed 2020 allocation communicated to your community. Payments of confirmed allocations will be made in accordance with the schedule provided in the attached notice conditional upon having met all reporting requirements. In March 2019, the Ministry of Infrastructure communicated plans to work with the Association of Municipalities Ontario and municipalities to review the design of the program. More details will be available soon. Staff from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will be contacting you in the near future to provide details on reporting required to close-out your 2019 Formula Funding. Should you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact your Project Analyst, Mary Wyga, toll free at 1-877-424-1300 or directly at (519) 546-6374 or via email at Mary.Wyga@ontario.ca. Sincerely, Julia Danos Director, Intergovernmental Policy Branch Infrastructure Policy Division Ministry of Infrastructure Carolyn Hamilton Director, Rural Programs Branch Economic Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Page 68 of 268 1 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Formula-Based Component Revised Allocation Notice Ministry of Infrastructure Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Town of Tillsonburg January 2020 Disponible en français Page 69 of 268 2 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Formula-Based Component- Revised Allocation Notice Town of Tillsonburg This Revised Allocation Notice is to inform you of your 2020 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund formula allocation. Formula-Based Funding Allocation Your community’s formula-based allocation of funding under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for 2020 is as follows: 2020 formula allocation $221,449 Terms and Conditions Receipt of formula allocations are conditional upon compliance with all of the terms and conditions of your existing OCIF formula-based funding agreement The Province reserves the right to adjust or terminate any allocations contained in this notice, without consent or notice, to account for changes in a municipality’s situation, the OCIF program guidelines, or other parameters or administrative procedures. Payment Schedule The Province proposes to make payments in accordance with the following schedule:  Allocations of $150,000 or less will be provided in one payment  Allocations greater than $150,000 but less than $1 million will be provided through up to 6 payments  Allocations greater than $1 million will be provided through up to 12 payments. Page 70 of 268 Page 1 of 2 Subject: Committee Appointments Report Number: CLK 20-05 Author: Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator Meeting Type: Council Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION THAT Council receives Report CLK 20-05 Committee Appointments; AND THAT By-Law 2020-011 to Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247, be brought forward for Council consideration. BACKGROUND There is a vacancy on the Museum Advisory Committee and an application has been received for the Committee. DISCUSSION The Office of the Clerk received one application for the Tillsonburg Museum Advisory Committee. Council has been provided with the application to review. The attached By- Law 2020-011, Schedule A, includes the recommended additional appointment. This recommendation and a by-law to appoint the member will be brought before Council for consideration. FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE None. 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 Attachments: Appendix A – By-Law 2020-011 Schedule A Page 71 of 268 CLK 20-05 Page 2 of 2 Report Approval Details Document Title: CLK 20-05 Committee Appointments.docx Attachments: - 2020-011 Schedule A.docx Final Approval Date: Jan 21, 2020 This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below: Kyle Pratt - Jan 21, 2020 - 7:39 AM Page 72 of 268 By-law 2020-011 Schedule A Board/Committees Citizen Appointments Mandate Accessibility Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to the accessibility for persons with disabilities to a municipal building, structure or premises. Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to tourism and culture in the Town of Tillsonburg. To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters related to properties of architectural and historical significance. To receive nominations and make recommendations to Council for the Citizen of the Year and monthly awards. To provide commemorative naming options to Council. Economic Development Advisory Committee To advise on initiatives to attract and retain investment within the community. To provide advice on:  The Economic Development Strategy  The Community Strategic Plan  Annual Departmental Business Plan To support the development of alliances and partnerships to advance the Town’s strategic plan and that assists in the overall growth of the Town. To provide advice regarding existing and new bylaws that relate to/impact development within the community. Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations and provide regular updates to Council on all matters with respect to the Memorial Park Revitalization Project. Museum Advisory Committee John Lessif To make recommendations to Council on policies and procedures pertaining to the Museum. To participate in strategic planning activities, initiate and participate in fundraising activities when and as needed, act as ambassadors for the museum within the community. To work with the Tillsonburg and District Historical Society regarding trust for artifact purchases and to act as trustees for the restoration trust. Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to the utilization and beautification of public parks, trails, trees, green space and Tillsonburg cemeteries. Page 73 of 268 By-law 2020-011 Schedule A Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on matters related to the programming and utilization of Tillsonburg’s recreational facilities. To advise and make recommendations to Council on implementation of the Community Parks, Recreation and Cultural Strategic Master Plan. Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on matters related to the Tillsonburg Regional Airport. To provide a forum for receiving input and advice from aviation stakeholder groups and the community with respect to the Airport Master Plan and strategic initiatives and to provide a forum for dialogue and communication. Day to day operations of the airport is the responsibility of Town staff. Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee The objective of the Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee (TDPAC) is to oversee and advise Town Council on the governance of the Dave Johnson Memorial Dog Park with representation from all affected groups in the community. Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee The objective of the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee (TTAC) is to oversee and advise Town Council on the governance oversite of the Town's service providers contract for transit and specifically the policies and procedures related to service delivery of transit. The TTAC will provide a forum for input, exchange of ideas and debate on conventional and mobility transit related issues with representation from all affected groups in the community. The committee should use the Mandate to set out a clear plan for the term of the Committee. Create a high level work plan to define the scope and establish the framework and overall approach for transit. Set out goals the committee will work towards accomplishing. Page 74 of 268 Page 1 of 3 Subject: 2020 Final Budget and Departmental Business Plans Report Number: FIN 20 - 05 Author: Dave Rushton, Director of Finance Meeting Type: Council Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION THAT Council receives Report FIN 20-05 2020 Final Budget and Departmental Business Plans; AND THAT the 2020 Budget in the amount of $16,010,700 from taxation be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT a by-law be brought forward setting the 2020 Property Tax Rates. BACKGROUND This report is to present the final 2020 Budget and Departmental Business Plans for approval. The 2020 Budget and Departmental Business Plans reinforce the three major budget themes of service excellence to the public, budget rate increase in line with inflation and capital investment in infrastructure. DISCUSSION The budget process started off on September 12, 2019 with a pre-budget meeting with Council and Staff reviewing the process and goals for the budget. Staff prepared and then presented the draft 2020 Budget and Departmental Business Plans on November 21st and Council decided to follow a process through discussion of each department’s capital and operating requirements. This review led to recommendations for change when needed and then council moved to the next department and followed this pattern. At the January 6, 2020 budget meeting Council made additional amendments through Notice of Motion. At the January 13, 2020 regular council meeting the BIA presented their 2020 Budget and Council approved the levy to be included in the Tax Rates. On January 20, 2020, at a Budget Meeting Council heard from Community Groups looking for support and a total of $51,500 was allocated and the $7,000 loan repayment from TurtleFest was deferred until July 31, 2020. Also at this meeting council unanimously approved to bring this budget forward to the January 27, 2020 Council meeting. The budgeted requirement from taxation changed to $16,593,000 from $15,718,000 in the previous year, amounting to an increase of $875,000. This increase includes an additional investment in the Capital Asset Management Plan of $330,000. Page 75 of 268 FIN 20-05 Page 2 of 3 CONSULTATION Council was consulted to start the budget process and all meetings have been published in the newspaper and on the Town website. The draft budget and business plans were also posted on the website. The results of Councils decision will be issued in a news release, in addition to one of the Town’s weekly community pages with further budget details. FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE The 2020 Operating Budget totals $22,697,800 (2019 - $21,387,000) of which $14,474,500 (2019 - $13,929,400) is funded from taxation. The 2020 Capital Budget totals $8,431,500 (2019 - $6,375,900) of which $2,118,500 (2019 - $1,788,600) is funded from taxation. This results in a 2020 average tax rate increase of 1.86%. The 2019 CPI and Inflation Rates for Ontario at the end of November 2019 was 1.9%. Council’s approval of the 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets will allow staff to carry out the actions contained in the 2020 Departmental Business Plans. 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 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 Page 76 of 268 FIN 20-05 Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENTS FIN 20-05 Appendix A - 2020 Corporate Services Business Plan FIN 20-05 Appendix B - 2020 Human Resources Business Plan FIN 20-05 Appendix C - 2020 Operations Services Business Plan FIN 20-05 Appendix D - 2020 Parks, Culture, Recreation Business FIN 20-05 Appendix E - 2020 Fire Services Business Plan FIN 20-05 Appendix F - 2020 Building, By-Law, Planning Business Plan FIN 20-05 Appendix G - 2020 Economic Development Business Plan FIN 20-05 Appendix H - 2020 Hydro Operations Business Plan Page 77 of 268 TOWN OF TILLSONBURG2020 Business PlanCorporate ServicesJanuary 27, 2020Page 78 of 268 22020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Corporate ServicesItemOwner Budget ValueTarget DateIT Security – THI Director of FinanceGM Hydro OpsQ2Corporate Staff Plan to meet Community GrowthDirector of Finance Q2Multi Year Budget Manager of Finance Q4Asset Management Plan Integrated into 2021 BudgetManager of Finance Q4Electronic Communications Policy Director of FinanceQ2Review banking and legal arrangementsDirector of Finance Q3Page 79 of 268 32020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Corporate ServicesItemOwner Budget ValueTarget DateNegotiate long term contract with County for Water/Wastewater billingDirector of Finance $0 Q2Dr. Recruitment CAO $70,000 Q4Strat PlanReserved in 2019CAO $60,000-$25,000Q2Integration of County Service Plan CAO Q4Central Record Repository Clerk $0 Q2Local Government Week Clerk $1,500 Q4Page 80 of 268 42020 Capital Summary2020 Business Plan | Corporate ServicesItemDepartment Budget ValueTarget DateAnnual Computer Replacement IT $20,000 Q2Contribution to Reserves from Departmental Charges$70,000-$70,000Q4Q4Page 81 of 268 5RisksIT •Cyber attacks against municipal government has hit Oxford County and requires constant vigilance and precautionsFinance•Funding from Upper Orders of Government has become unreliable•Potential of change of governance due to Provincial direction overshadows service delivery•Water and Wastewater billing going to the County as per their proposal would be a loss of positions and a greatly reduced customer service for ratepayers.2020 Business Plan | CorporatePage 82 of 268 6Opportunities•Lower long term interest rates make borrowing for major projects a more attractive opportunity 2020 Business Plan | Corporate ServicesPage 83 of 268 7Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook•2021•RFP for insurance•10 Year Capital Plan•2022/2023•Annual Budgets on the same accounting basis as year-end financial statements2020 Business Plan | Corporate ServicesPage 84 of 268 Town of Tillsonburg2020Business PlanHuman ResourcesJanuary 27, 2020Page 85 of 268 2•Recruitment•Salary Administration•Human Resource Information System (HRIS)•Benefit Administration•Policy & Procedures•Employee Relations•Health & Safety/Wellness•Labour RelationsHuman Resources Services2020 Business Plan | Human ResourcesPage 86 of 268 32020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Human ResourcesItemOwner Budget Value Target Date2% Cost of Living Increase Manager of Human Resources$111,000 Q2Health, Dental & Life Renewal Manager of Human Resources$64,100DecreaseQ1Payroll Deduction Increase (OMERS, CPP, EI, EHT, WSIB)Manager of Human Resources$54,300 Q1Policy Review, Update and Creation (Health and Safety and Human Resources)Manager of Human Resources/Health & Safety CoordinatorNA Q4Implementation of revised compensation gridManager of Human Resources$90,000 Q3Continuation of Future Ready Leadership ProgramSenior LeadershipTeam$9,800 Q2Page 87 of 268 4Risks2020 Business Plan | Human Resources•Competitive compensation pressures •Changing health and safety legislation -corporate wide•Recruitment and retention•Increased oversight of Ministry Of LabourPage 88 of 268 5Opportunities2020 Business Plan | Human Resources•Competitive remuneration supports recruitment and retention •Review of policies to ensure consistency across organization•Updated Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, etc.•In-house training – reduce training costsPage 89 of 268 6Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook2020 Business Plan | Human Resources• 2021 to 2023• Review and implementation of Personnel and Health and Safety policies/procedures• Continuation of Compensation Review • Fire Communicators Negotiations • Health and Wellness Initiatives • Power Worker’s Union NegotiationsPage 90 of 268 7Human ResourcesDepartmentFTE ChangeRecreation, Culture & Parks 0.50 (previously approvedby Council)Fire Services1.00Police -1.00Human Resources 0.0 Contract to PermanentRecreation, Culture & Parks 0.50 Contract to Permanent (contract previously approved by Council)Building/By-Law1.00 (previously approved by Council)Economic Development & Marketing 0.40 2019 2020Total FTE Requirements134.94 137.34Change from previous year0.83 2.402020 Business Plan | Human ResourcesPage 91 of 268 Town of Tillsonburg2020Business PlanOperations ServicesJanuary 27, 2020Page 92 of 268 22020 Business Objectives2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesItemOwnerProject ValueTarget DateImplementation of Inter-Community Transit ServiceDirector of Operations- Q2Renegotiations of West Town Line Boundary Road Agreement Director of Operations- Q2Renegotiations of Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Agreement with Oxford CountyDirector of Operations- Q3Renegotiations of Urban Road Maintenance Agreement with Oxford CountyDirector of Operations- Q4Renegotiations of Water Distribution and WastewaterCollection Agreement with Oxford CountyDirector of Operations- Q2Develop a Sanitary Inflow and Infiltration ProgramManager of Water/ Wastewater- Q2Ontario One-Call Alternative Locate AgreementManager of Water/ Wastewater- Q1Implement a Watermain Foam Swabbing ProgramManager of Water/ Wastewater- Q2Downtown Sidewalk By-law 2189 UpdateManager of Public Works- Q2Page 93 of 268 32020 Business Objectives2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesItemOwnerProject ValueTarget DateAirport Development ManualManager of Public Works- Q2Town Owned Hangar Development Business CaseManager of Public Works- Q3Investigate Private Woodlot East of Runway 08-26 Removal OptionsManager of Public Works- Q3Airport General Aviation Area Stormwater ManagementManager of PW & Engineering- Q1Finalize Engineering Design Criteria & Standard DrawingsManager of Engineering- Q3Asset ManagementComplete AMP Implementation ProjectImprove Core Asset Capital Plan from detailed AMP Manager of Engineering--Q2Q3Lincoln Street Reconstruction Detailed DesignManager of Engineering- Q4Goshen Street Reconstruction Detailed DesignManager of Engineering- Q4Townline Rd. Reconstruction Preliminary DesignManager of Engineering- Q4Page 94 of 268 42020 Capital Summary (Tab 13)2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesItemOwnerProject ValueTarget DateAirport NAV CANADA Instrument Approach Procedure UpgradeManager of Public Works$25,000 Q1Airport Drainage Channel RestorationManager of Public Works$35,000 Q3Airport Master PlanManager of Public Works$65,000 Q4General Aviation Access Road – to be investigated/report back to CouncilManager of Public Works $0 Q4Sidewalk Connectivity ProgramManager of PW &Engineering$42,900 Q3Road Condition AssessmentsManager ofEngineering$40,000 Q3Maintenance Hole Assessment Program Phase 1 of 2Manager ofEngineering$170,000 Q4Goshen Area Geotechnical InvestigationManager ofEngineering$35,000 Q1Broadway & Bridge St. Intersection Audible and Accessibility UpgradesManager ofEngineering$65,000 Q3Page 95 of 268 52020 Capital Summary (Tab 13)2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesItemOwnerProject ValueTarget DateConcession St. W. Reconstruction Design (Charlotte to Rolph)Manager ofEngineering$200,100 Q3Quarter Town Line & Beech Blvd Retaining Wall Replacement DesignManager of Engineering$85,000 Q3Quarter Town Line at Stoney Creek Culvert Retaining Wall Rehabilitation DesignManager of Engineering$30,000 Q3Young Street Storm Outlet Class EnvironmentalAssessmentManager ofEngineering$70,000 Q4Watermain Looping – Langrell to BroadwayManager of Engineering$75,000 Q2Stoney Creek Sanitary Trunk Main RepairManager of Engineering$95,000 Q3Bloomer St. Storm Sewer Repair Manager of Engineering$45,000 Q2Page 96 of 268 62020 Capital Summary (Tab 13)2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesItemOwnerProject ValueTarget DateAsphalt Resurfacing ProgramManager of Engineering$400,000 Q3Oxford/Simcoe St. Rehabilitation (Broadway to Vienna Rd)Manager of Engineering$1,753,800 Q4Rolling Meadows Reconstruction Phase 1 of 2 (Tanager, Falcon)Manager of Engineering$1,235,000 Q3Rouse St. Sanitary InstallationManager of Engineering$590,000 Q2Page 97 of 268 72020 Capital Summary (Tab 13)2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesItemOwnerProject ValueTarget DateLight DutyBuilding Unit #34 – Replace SUVManager of PublicWorks$45,000 Q2By-law Unit #36 – Reassigned SUVManager of Public Works$0 Q3New Building Unit – SUVManager of Public Works$45,000 Q2New Hydro Unit – Utility VanManager of Public Works$40,000 Q1Medium DutyNew Fire Unit – Command VehicleManager of Public Works$80,000 Q3New Water/Roads Unit – Service TruckManager of Public Works$75,000 Q3Page 98 of 268 82020 Capital Summary (Tab 13)2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesItemOwnerProject ValueTarget DateHeavy DutyRoads Unit #60 – Replace Snowplow TruckManager of Public Works$295,000 Q2Off Road EquipmentWater/Hydro/Roads Unit #86 – Replace BackhoeManager of PublicWorks$195,000 Q2Roads Unit #84 – Replace Sidewalk MachineManager of Public Works$185,000 Q2Hydro Unit #233 – Rehabilitate Cable TrailerManager of Public Works$10,000 Q3Roads Unit #115 – Replace Line StriperManager of Public Works$20,000 Q1Roads Unit #97 – Replace Loader Blade AttachmentManager of Public Works$20,000 Q1Page 99 of 268 9Risks• As development proceeds along West Town Line the need to negotiate anew Boundary Road Agreement is critical in sharing future road capitaland operating costs.• Renegotiate the Urban Road Maintenance Agreement with Oxford Countyto ensure agreement accurately reflects costs associated withmaintenance the Town performs on the County’s behalf.• Review and renegotiations of the Water Distribution and WastewaterCollection Agreement with Oxford County will outline Town’sobligations asOperating Authority, ensure equitable compensation of servicesprovidedand maintain local control of these systems.• Development of an master stormwater drainage plan for the generalaviation area of the Airport will help mitigate flooding concerns and providea guideline to inform further design work.2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesPage 100 of 268 10Risks• Inclusion of all Corporate assets and improved capital planning based ondetailed AMP analysis is essential to continue eligibility forfuture grantfunding opportunities, position the Town to meet the legislative deadlinesof O.Reg. 588/17, and transition towards a Level of Service basedComprehensive Asset Management Plan.• Geotechnical investigation, survey, base plan and detailed design of roadreconstructions to address deficiencies associated with water, sanitary,stormwater and roadway profile refine scope of work and cost estimates.2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesPage 101 of 268 11Opportunities• Implementation of the Inter-Community Transit Service pilotproject underthe Community Transportation Program of the MTO will help supportresidents of Tillsonburg and other rural communities in accessing healthcare, employment and other essential services.• Renegotiating the Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Agreement withOxford County will realign agreement language with service levels andprovide potential opportunity to increase funding.• Developing an inflow and infiltration program takes the firststep towardsidentifying areas where rain and ground water enter the sanitary systemthat can subsequently be targeted to reduce flows to the treatment facility.• Implementing Alternative Locate Agreements (ALA’s) would benefit theTown by reducing the number of unnecessary locate requests inapplicable situations• Implementation of a watermain foam swabbing program will help removeheavier sediment, significantly reducing the amount of water needed toflush watermains and promotes longer life of disinfectants.2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesPage 102 of 268 12Opportunities• The 1982 Downtown Sidewalk By-law 2189 is in need of updating tosupport current Town practice as winter maintenance practices haveevolved over time.• The creation of an Airport Development Manual will help provide a clearunderstanding of an applicants responsibilities, set expectations andprovide streamlined process that would allow for the efficientreview,approval and issuance of Airport Development Permits by Town staff.• Prior to constructing Town owned Hangars to be leased, a business casewill be completed to confirm that this investment would yield apositivereturn on investment.• Investigation of private woodlot removal options east of main Runway 08-26 is key in order to benefit from the full 5,502’ runway. Currently theoperational length of Runway 08-26 is restricted by the presenceof treesresulting in a displaced runway threshold of 1,000’.2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesPage 103 of 268 13Opportunities• Finalizing the revised Engineering Design Criteria and associatedstandard drawings of all municipal infrastructure assets to current industrystandards and practices will support operational objectives and ensurecompliance with changing legislative requirements.2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesPage 104 of 268 14Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook2021• Rehabilitate/Replace infrastructure identified as high risk priority in theAsset Management Plan• Continue asset condition assessment programs and adjust deteriorationcurves to better predict end of life scenarios and optimize lifecyclemanagement strategies.• ICIP Funding – Concession St. W. Reconstruction (Charlotte to Rolph)• Comprehensive review and update of the Town Asset Management Plan.• Master Stormwater Drainage Planning Study• Develop a Watermain Directional Flushing Program• Pursue available Provincial and Federal capital funding opportunities.2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesPage 105 of 268 15Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook2022• Rehabilitate/Replace infrastructure identified as high risk priority in theAsset Management Plan• Continue asset condition assessment programs and adjust deteriorationcurves to better predict end of life scenarios and optimize lifecyclemanagement strategies.• Implement Watermain Directional Flushing Program• Determine which Hydro infrastructure upgrade/alternativeis most suitablefor the Airport.• Pursue available Provincial and Federal capital funding opportunities.2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesPage 106 of 268 16Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook2023• Rehabilitate/Replace infrastructure identified as high risk priority in theAsset Management Plan• Continue asset condition assessment programs and adjust deteriorationcurves to better predict end of life scenarios and optimize lifecyclemanagement strategies.• Implement Kinsmen Pedestrian Bridge decision• Pursue available Provincial and Federal capital funding opportunities.2020 Business Plan | Operations ServicesPage 107 of 268 Town Of Tillsonburg2020 Business PlanRecreation, Culture & ParksJanuary 27 2020Page 108 of 268 22020 BusinessObjectivesRCP Department ItemOwner ProjectValueTarget DateUpdate MOUD with BIASLT Q1Implement Recommendations from RCP Departmental Service ReviewRCP Team Q2LLWP Waterslide ReplacementDirector/Facilities Team$430,000 Q2Initiate Tillsonburg Community Centre Rehabilitation Project - PM support requiredDirector/Facilities Team$1.5 or $5 millionQ3Review and update MOUs and User Agreements Director Q4Capital Fundraising StrategyDirector / CouncilQ42020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & ParksPage 109 of 268 32020 BusinessObjectivesPrograms & Services DivisionItemOwner ProjectValueTarget DateLeafs Alumni Hockey Game Fundraising EventRecreation Programs & Services Team($10,000) Q1Policy Implementation & Development (Rzone, Facilities Allocation, Advertising)Recreation Programs & Services TeamNo cost Q1Implementation of increased service levels at TCC Business Services Team$31,000 Q1Grow participation in Corporate Memberships and Personal TrainingRecreation Programs Team($10,000) Q2Increase marketing of Halls and Meeting Room Rentals to generate additional revenueBusiness Services Team($10,000) Q42020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & ParksPage 110 of 268 42020 BusinessObjectivesCulture & Heritage DivisionItemOwner Project ValueTarget DateIncrease School Programming through in-class visitsMuseum Team Q2Celebration Event: 195th Anniversary of the Founding of TillsonburgMuseum Team Q3Cultural Master Plan/Museum Strategic Plan Museum Team $30,000 Q4Tillsonburg Sesquicentennial Planning (2022) Museum Team Q42020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & ParksPage 111 of 268 52020 BusinessObjectivesParks & Facilities DivisionItemOwner Project ValueTarget DateImplement recycling in select facilitiesFacilities Team Q1Continued Town beautification in cooperation with BIA & Horticultural Society;Parks & Cemeteries TeamQ2Complete outstanding capital project backlogParks & Facilities TeamQ3Work with TMBI on Optimist, Kiwanis & HB#1 ball diamond enhancementsParks & Cemeteries TeamQ3Complete 2020 capital project program - PM support requiredParks & Facilities TeamQ4Update Corporate Facility Fire Safety PlansFacilities Team Q42020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & ParksPage 112 of 268 62020 Capital Highlights(For complete list see Tab 14)ItemDepartment Project ValueTarget DateIndoor Pool Asset Renewal- PM support requiredFacilities Team $1,500,000 2021Replace indoor pool lane ropes & carts Programs Team $15,000 Q1Annandale Diamond Lighting UpgradesParks & Cemeteries Team$300,000 Q2Refresh Memorial Park Picnic PavilionParks & Facilities Team$5,000 Q2Install permanent walls at Kinsmen Bandshell Director $30,000 Q3Update signage at TCC/Memorial ParkPrograms &Services Team$20,000 Q2LLWP Waterslide Replacement Facilities Team $430,000 Q22020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & ParksPage 113 of 268 7ItemDepartment Project ValueTarget DateRepair HC Sauna/Convert to steam Facilities Team $10,000 Q2Scheduled roof work (Public Works) Facilities Team $120,000 Q3Annual Playground replacement program - Glendale Park + Wheelchair swingParks & Cemeteries Team$75,000 Q3OPP Station HVAC upgrades Facilities Team $20,000 Q3FCA Scheduled work @ Customer Service Centre.Other facilities (Clock Tower, Station Arts, ANHS deferred in absence of PM support)Facilities Team $430,000 Q42020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & Parks2020 Capital Highlights(For complete list see Tab 14)Page 114 of 268 8Risks•Capacity to meet expectations on proposed capital program is not available without additional resources for project management•Museum collection storage space nearing capacity – will require a moratorium on collecting if not addressed in near future.•Maintaining legislative compliance in cemetery operations;•Need for updated Fire Safety Plans/Evacuation Plans for Town facilities;•LLWP condition negatively affects perception as an attraction;•Facility closures associated with infrastructure renewal negatively impacting revenue;•Grant funding for major infrastructure renewal projects is highly competitive;•Aging volunteer base – not able to volunteer to the same level as previously volunteered;2020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & ParksPage 115 of 268 9Opportunities•Improve relationships with local Funeral Homes & Bereavement Service Providers;•Continue energy consumption efficiencies through facility assessment & enhancements;•Facility upgrades through asset management programs to maximize life cycles for equipment and building envelopes;•Implement recommendations from Departmental Service Review•Capital fundraising program with Council Committee support•Increase volunteer program participation for programs and parks•Investment in TCC Rehabilitation project if the infrastructure grant is successful•Increase online registration through marketing and promotion•New hires within department bring fresh ideas and energy 2020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & ParksPage 116 of 268 10Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook2021Museum storage upgradeIndoor Pool Upgrade completionNew park at Northcrest subdivision2022Town’s 150thAnniversary of Incorporation50thAnniversary of Community CentreWaterpark Rehabilitation completion2023Celebrations for the 50thAnniversary of the Museum2020 Business Plan | Recreation, Culture & ParksPage 117 of 268 Town of Tillsonburg2020Business PlanFire & Rescue ServicesJanuary 27, 2020Page 118 of 268 22020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue ServicesItemOwner Budget Value Target DateDevelop a Fire Communication Business PlanDeputy Chief Q-4Continue to work with Oxford County to complete traffic pre-emption equipment installed at key intersections.Fire Chief $0 (previous DC contributions)Q-1Continuation of multi-year training plan for Firefighters and Officer development.Deputy Chief $0 Q-4Evaluation for purchase of replacement SCBA.Deputy Chief $0 Q-3Continue Development of PTSD risk reduction strategy & program.Fire Chief $0 Q-4Page 119 of 268 32020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue ServicesItemOwner Budget Value Target DateContinue to develop and implement cancer risk reduction strategy & program.Fire Chief $0 Q-4Update Establishing & RegulatingBy-Law.Fire Chief $0 Q-2Continue training on Technical Rescue/Rope/Ice Water/Fire Ground Operations.Deputy Fire Chief$0 Q-4Continued Progress in Fire Prevention and Public Education with the addition. of a FPO/ACEMCFire Chief $23,400. Q-4Continued Progress in Mandatory Emergency Management. Fire Chief $23,400. Q-4Page 120 of 268 42020 Capital Summary2020 Business Plan | Fire & Rescue ServicesItemDepartment Budget ValueTarget DateX46 SCBA Replacement Fire $250,000 Q-3X43 Technical Rescue Equipment Fire $30,000 Q-2X44 Fire Ground Equipment Fire $10,000 Q-2X42 Hose and Appliances Fire $10,000 Q-2X45 Dispatch Radio Upgrade Fire $38,000 Q-4Page 121 of 268 5Risks• Increased legislated responsibilities of the Fire Service with regard to mandatory public reporting and risk assessment.• Legislated responsibilities to inspect and monitor occupancies with vulnerable occupants have direct impact on existing administrative workload.• Open inspection files are a significant liability.2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue ServicesPage 122 of 268 6Risks2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue Services• Pre-incident planning of high hazard and high risk occupancies in Tillsonburg not developed. Proficient pre-incident plans will help reduce risk to lives and property.• Tillsonburg Fire needs to be in proactive Fire Prevention and Safety with the industrial sector.• Review of required Fire Safety Plans, Annual Fire Inspections and assistance with Fire Prevention should be addressed.Page 123 of 268 7Risks• The Staff and Firefighters are unable the meet the demand for request for Fire Prevention and Public Education.• Need for development and continued support of the existing Smoke Alarm and CO Program.• Officers and Firefighters need to continue to train to meet current NFPA Standards and to meet future Provincial Legislation. 2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue ServicesPage 124 of 268 8Opportunities• Continued development and planning of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and procedures, based on the Incident Management System (IMS)• Assist industrial and commercial businesses with Continuity of Operations Planning and Disaster Recovery Base on review of their Fire Safety Plan.2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue ServicesPage 125 of 268 9Opportunities• Implementation of 2018 Strategic Plan initiatives.• Continue the Succession Management plan for Firefighters and Officer development.• Continue the reservist recruitment and training process currently in place to develop firefighter candidates.• Conduct proactive Fire and Life Inspections to promote Fire Prevention and Public Education. 2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue ServicesPage 126 of 268 10Opportunities• Continue to invest in core services provided by Tillsonburg Fire as outlined in approved 2018 Schedule A Delivery of Core Services. • Continue to market Fire Communications.• Develop Fire Communications partnerships, prospects to share in costing of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) costing. 2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue ServicesPage 127 of 268 11Opportunities• Continue to promote a Culture of Safety within the Fire Department.• High commitment to Occupational Health and Safety.• Continued adherence to Section 21 Guidance Notes.• Adopt industry best practices.• Continued migration to NFPA standards and Firefightercertification.2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue ServicesPage 128 of 268 12Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook• Continued Development of Fire Dispatch.• Continued implementation of Strategic Plan.• Continued tiered medical response with EMS.• Continued Tech Rescue Response support including Hazardous Materials and Confined Space response capability.2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue Services2021Page 129 of 268 13Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook• Phase 1 of 2 Firefighter helmet replacement.• Replacement of high-volume water supply hose and appliances to address tall (5 storey) buildings and multi unit residential.• Develop a Fire Hall replacement plan.• Replacement training room desks and chairs.2020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue Services2022Page 130 of 268 14Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook• Address 2018 Fire Strategic Plan outlook.• Development of Master Fire Plan with 10 year horizon.• Review Firefighter Staffing increase.• Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) mandatory telephone system upgrades in 20232020 Business Plan | Fire and Rescue Services2023Page 131 of 268 Town Of Tillsonburg2020 Business PlanBuilding, Planning & By-lawJanuary 27, 2020Page 132 of 268 22020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Building/Planning/By-LawItemOwner Project ValueTarget DateComplete Amanda Building Permitting Software Solution Implementation & Mobility CBO/Oxford County IT $0/Oxford Cty. Q2Building Code Amendments –Notify trades and general public on proposed amendments through handouts, verbal and websiteDCBO $0 Q4Develop Post-Disaster Event Protocol/ProceduresCBO $0 Q4Review Permit Submission Web Portal Options & Digital Service DeliveryCBO/Development Tech.$0 Q4By-law Reviews –Animal Control,Building By-LawCBO/By-Law $0 Q2Central Area Design Study/Traffic By-law -Vehicular/Pedestrian Movement Reconfiguration - Town Centre Mall Rear EntranceCBO $0 (Proposal/Request for 2021 Budget)Q3Page 133 of 268 32020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Building/Planning/By-LawItemOwner Project ValueTarget DateCentral Area Design Study –Public Objectives – Alley Connecting WalkwaysCBO $0 (Proposal/Requestfor 2021 Budget)Q3Central Area Design Study –Façade Improvement ProgramCBO/Development Tech.$0 Q4Review of Planning Process & ProceduresDevelopment Tech. & Planner$0 Q1Zoning By-Law Review & Housekeeping AmendmentsCounty Planner $0 Q1Page 134 of 268 4Risks•Complex development/construction projects along with increased volumes require significant amount of staff time resulting in longer turn around times which can discourage development•Continuing changes and upcoming 2020 updates to the Ontario Building Code may require staff additional time to review permit applications resulting in longer turn around times and increase liability to the Town•Ontario Building Code Changes cause frustration for contractors, developers and owners which require additional staff time/resources to educate•Increase in inquiries/complaint volumes result in longer response times reducing customer service2020 Business Plan | Building/Planning/By-LawPage 135 of 268 5Opportunities•Improvement of departmental communications to community and development industry creates positive outcomes and transparency•By-Law review provides updates and clarification that are relevant to current public needs•Ongoing Ontario Building Code training reduces liability and provides efficiencies •Ongoing review of Central Area Design Study will provide a framework for future opportunity and development of the downtown BIA area•Reducing the number of open permits reduces liability 2020 Business Plan | Building/Planning/By-LawPage 136 of 268 6Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook2021•Implement Permit Submission Web Portal & Digital Service Delivery•Central Area Design Study – Implement Public Objectives – Alley Connecting Walkway Reconfiguration – Library Lane & Keating Lane•Central Area Design Study/Traffic By-Law – Implement Vehicular/Pedestrian Movement Reconfiguration - Town Centre Mall Rear Entrance•By-Law Review2020 Business Plan | Building/Planning/By-LawPage 137 of 268 7Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook2022•Ontario Building Code – evaluate service review mandated by legislation•Central Area Design Study•By-Law Review2020 Business Plan | Building/Planning/By-LawPage 138 of 268 8Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook2023•Central Area Design Study•By-Law Review2020 Business Plan | Building/Planning/By-LawPage 139 of 268 Town Of Tillsonburg2020 Business PlanEconomic Development & MarketingJanuary 27, 2020Page 140 of 268 22020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Economic Development & MarketingItemOwner Budget ValueTarget DateResidential Marketing CampaignEconomic Development & Marketing$31,000 Q4Community Improvement Plan (Downtown Façade) Business Improvement Association$31,000 Q4Community Improvement PlanDevelopment Commissioner $20,000 Q4 Economic Development Strategy ImplementationEconomic Development & Marketing$10,000 Q4Enhanced Business ProcessesDevelopment Commissioner $10,000 Q4Branding – Wayfinding SignageEconomic Development & MarketingQ4High Tech ManufacturingAction PlanDevelopment Commissioner $2,000 Q4Van Norman Innovation Park – Clearview Dr Extension & SWM Pond ConstructionDevelopment CommissionerQ4Town Hall Project Development Commissioner N/A Q4Page 141 of 268 32020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Economic Development & MarketingItemOwner Budget ValueTarget DateWestern Region Ringette Association – Regional EventMarketing & Communications Officer$1,000 Q2Chamber Sponsorship (Grantfor Gala)Development Commissioner $4,000 Q2Chamber Sponsorship (Awards)Development Commissioner $3,800 Q2Service Level Increase –Marketing/External CommunicationsDevelopment Commissioner $12,500 Q3Youth Robotics Challenge Development Commissioner $1,000 Q4Bridges to Better Business Development Commissioner $1,000 Q4Page 142 of 268 4Risks• Reduced residential growth• Reduced investment if Community Improvement Plan funding is decreased• Reduced ability to attraction innovative new industries • Not able to meet increased expectations from residents for timely and clear communication2020 Business Plan | Economic Development & MarketingPage 143 of 268 5Opportunities2020 Business Plan | Economic Development & Marketing• Grow partnership with home builders to maintain residential growth momentum• Invest in CIP and façade programs to continue to support investment attraction in the downtown• Use updated strategy and high tech manufacturing action plan to build resilience into local economy• Adopt new software to increase efficiency• Support visitors, chamber of commerce, youth, and entrepreneurs through key sponsorshipsPage 144 of 268 6Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook• 2021• Explore Certified Sites program• Sell land in Van Norman Innovation Park • Start implementation of updated Economic Development Strategy• Expand online public engagement• 2022• Explore Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) program• Sell land in Rokeby Road parcel • Update Industrial Land Strategy• Implementation of updated Economic Development Strategy• 2023• Complete sale of lands in Van Norman Innovation Park• Implementation of updated Economic Development Strategy2020 Business Plan | Economic Development & MarketingPage 145 of 268 Town Of Tillsonburg2020 Business PlanHydro OperationsJanuary 27, 2020Page 146 of 268 22020 BusinessObjectives2020 Business Plan | Hydro OperationsItemOwner Budget ValueTarget DateWater Heaters – Exit program Hydro Ops Annual ProgramHydro Operations - Dividend Hydro Ops $200,000Annual ProgramHydro Operations – Corporate Overhead Off-SetHydro Ops $140,000Annual ProgramPage 147 of 268 32020 Capital Summary2020 Business Plan | Hydro OperationsItemDepartment Project ValueTarget DateSystem Access (Customer Driven)Hydro Ops $323,000 Q4System Renewal (Replace / Refurbish)Hydro Ops $1,231,00 Q4System Service(Future Growth)Hydro Ops $253,000 Q4Total Capital Spend$1,807,000Page 148 of 268 4Risks• IT – Cyber Security• Increased cost to Hydro rate payers resulting from potential loss of water billing contract• Liability from water heater rental failures 2020 Business Plan | CorporatePage 149 of 268 5Future Departmental Directions: 3 year outlook• 2021 / 2022 / 2023• Continued system renewal and modernization as identified in the Distribution System Plan (DSP)2020 Business Plan | Hydro OperationsPage 150 of 268 Page 1 of 9 Subject: Old Vienna Road Slope Improvements Report Number: OPS 20-02 Author: Shayne Reitsma, P. Eng., Manager of Engineering Meeting Type: Council Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION THAT Council receive Report OPS 20-02 Old Vienna Road Slope Improvements; AND THAT recommended Option 4 be selected as the preferred remediation of the slope along Old Vienna Road; AND FURTHER THAT a slope monitoring program be implemented in 2021. BACKGROUND Old Vienna Road is a municipal road immediately adjacent to Big Otter Creek. The municipal infrastructure under Old Vienna Road consists of a 400mm dia. ductile iron watermain, a 450mm dia. concrete/CSP storm sewer and a 600mm CSP outlet pipe . All of which are at risk of failure from advanced slope failure due to toe erosion from the turbidity within Big Otter Creek. This slope instability has placed the integrity of the underground infrastructure along Old Vienna Road at a high risk of failure which would have significant impacts on the services provided to the adjacent Forest Hill Industrial area. The site in question is illustrated in Figure 1. DST Consulting Engineers Inc., a Division of Englobe (“DST”) was retained by the Town in 2019 to complete an environmental and geotechnical investigation to quantify the current state of slope instability and develop alternative solutions to improve any identified instability while protecting nearby municipal infrastructure. DISCUSSION Based on the current site condition characterized by the environmental and geotechnical investigations the slope along Old Vienna Road is in need of remedial work to reduce risk and the impact to adjacent underground and above ground municipal infrastructure. With this in mind the Consultant developed four (4) conceptual design options to improve the slope stability as provided in Attachment 1. Page 151 of 268 OPS 20-02 Page 2 of 9 Cross sections of the four (4) alternative options considered are provided in Attachment 2 and are further described below:  Do nothing;  Partial slope reconstruction;  Soil nails with toe armouring; and  Granular shear key / shear piles with toe armouring Figure 1 – Site Location Option 1: Do Nothing The primary consideration in the “Do Nothing” option is the temporary deferral of the costs associated with a full remediation of the existing slope along Old Vienna Road. Given the advanced state of slope instability an ongoing monitoring program , at a minimum, is required at this time estimated at approximately $42,000 to implement and $7,500 on an annual basis thereafter. If the existing slope is left to continue to fail, creep and degrade it is expected that the potential slope movements at some point will necessitate unnecessary emergency spending to repair the adjacent roadway and underground infrastructure. These repair costs will depend on the extent, timing and severity of the damages sustained at the time of slope failure, not to mention the potential service disruptions to the Forest Hill Industrial area. From an environmental perspective, doing nothing will not have an immediate impact on the existing terrestrial and aquatic habitat at the site. However, the continual ground loss being exhibited along the crest and toe of the slope can be expected to hinder the establishment of any substantial long-term habitat. Page 152 of 268 OPS 20-02 Page 3 of 9 The existing failed condition and creep movement of the slope has the potential to damage existing infrastructure along Old Vienna Road at the crest of the slope. From an aesthetics point of view the current situation is considered generally as displeasing by most. Considering the direct impacts that the instability of the slope is displaying on the existing infrastructure, the remaining serviceable life of the road asset is estimated to be within the order of 5 to 10 years. Note that the possibility of a drastic slope failure under adverse conditions cannot be ruled out and with continued removal of remaining resisting material at the toe of the slope by the erosive undercutting action of Big Otter Creek will not permit the slope to re-establish any form of permanent (long-term) stable geometry, unless the river changes course. Considering current conditions, the risk to public safety and potential service interruptions to the Forest Hill Industrial area, the “Do Nothing” option is outweighed by overall risk. Option 2: Partial Slope Reconstruction This option will achieve a slope with the required minimum slope stability by partially reconstructing the slopes directly behind 27 Old Vienna Road (owned by the Town) and immediately adjacent to Old Vienna Road with benched retaining walls and toe armouring. The slope behind 27 Old Vienna Road, features a design with one mid-level bench (i.e., a three-tiered slope: upper, middle, and lower levels) was found to be viable. The middle and lower levels would each be supported locally by a gravity retaining wall with free-draining granular backfill and subdrains to prevent the build -up of water behind the walls. A sloped upper bank would be established next to the river, supported by riprap toe armouring. Each terrace would then be revegetated to mitigate surface erosion from flood and rain events. For the slope below Old Vienna Road retaining wall tie-back anchors would be necessary to ensure an adequate degree of stability. The primary benefit of Option 2 is the creation of a benched geometry which can be useful both during construction and throughout the life of the structure. During construction, the benches can be used as work platforms for staging the work and accessing different parts of the slope. Once constructed, the benches can be transformed into recreational space or revegetated, bearing in mind that access should be maintained for regular maintenance and inspection work. A reasonably nice-looking retaining wall cladding, and brand-new recreational space could be expected to have great aesthetic appeal. A moderately long service life can be considered for permanent retaining walls, assuming regular maintenance and repairs as needed. This is, however, shorter than the other contemplated options. From a safety and reliability perspective, this option allows for on -going verification of ground conditions during the excavation, since the exca vated ground will be exposed. The ability to inspect and verify the actual ground conditions in a Page 153 of 268 OPS 20-02 Page 4 of 9 continuous manner helps reduce uncertainty and increases the adaptability of this option. However, any tie-back anchors used to increase the stability of the retaining walls should not be installed where future excavations are anticipated, such as the above any underground infrastructure assets. These future excavations could jeopardize the stability of the wall if the anchor is influenced by the excavation. With the installation of retaining walls behind 27 Old Vienna Road and sections of property behind Van Street working in conjunction with the tie -back anchors along Old Vienna Road both the residential properties and Town road allowance would be protected from erosion. The main disadvantage of Option 2 is the associated estimated cost of this design being relatively high compared to other options. This is primarily due to the relatively large amount of earthworks involved to reconstruct the entire slope. This option would also require a substantial amount of dewatering compared to the other contemplated options and the removal of all existing vegetation across the slope since the slope would need to be sub-excavated. The potential influx of sediment into the creek during construction activities could disrupt aquatic life if sediment and erosion control measures are not well executed. Thus, the environmental impact of this option is also expected to be elevated. The high level cost estimate of Option 2 is approximately $3,055,000. Option 3: Soil Nails with Toe Armouring Option 3 primarily makes use of soil nails and toe armouring similar to Option 2 in order to achieve the minimum slope required to be stable. For the slope behind 27 Old Vienna Road the design consists of three levels of soil nailing set at different lengths into the current soil sub-structure. For the slope between Old Vienna Road and Big Otter Creek the design includes four rows of soil nails distributed equally across the existing slope. Soil nailing can be completed with minimal impact to an existing slope face. However, the failed gabion basket retaining wall would need to be removed and regraded to ensure the possibility of localized failures is mitigated. As such, the existing vegetation would likely have to be removed and replaced with the installation of a surface facing material. The surface facing material would cover the entire exposed face of the reinforced slope, protecting it from surficial erosion until the slope is fully revegetated. While this method is expected to adequately address the stability of the slopes to their existing geometries, the application of toe armouring would also be required to address the on-going erosion at the toe of the slopes. The toe armouring will involve the placement of heavy-duty riprap capable of withstanding the water levels and forces of flow generated from Big Otter Creek. Page 154 of 268 OPS 20-02 Page 5 of 9 As with Option 2 this method would require clear cutting of the existing vegetation in order to install the soil nails and toe armouring, however the area would re-vegetate over time. The underground infrastructure assets would also have to be relocated such that the soil nails would not rupture the storm sewers or watermain. The high level cost estimate of Option 3 is approximately $2,525,000. Option 4: Granular Shear Key / Shear Piles with Toe Armouring A fourth slope stabilization option is a combined approach method involving the construction of a granular shear key in the toe region of the existing slope near 27 Old Vienna Road and the installation of shear piles along the toe region of the slope bordering Old Vienna Road. For the slope behind 27 Old Vienna the Granular shear key installation would involve native soils being removed and replaced with a granular backfill material constructed perpendicular to the direction of sliding. This type of structure is generally quick to construct and possesses a relatively small footprint. The backfill material is typically angular, high-strength gravel sourced from a material that is resistive to physical and chemical degradation. This material is also typically free-draining, which can potentially result in the shear key acting as a cut-off trench lowering the site water table. Although this potential drainage improvement would further improve slope stability it is not considered reliable long-term due to the possibility of the sub-drains clogging and was therefore excluded from the overall slope stability analysis. The main advantage of Option 4 is that it is anticipated to have a comparatively low cost, whether a granular shear key or a structural shear pile wall is selected, is anticipated to have a relatively long service life, and a low per annum maintenance cost compared to the other options considered. Additional benefits of this option are the relatively limited impact to the upper portion of the slope, although surface grubbing and revegetation is suggested to mitigate the risk of localized failures. The limited footprint of this option is considered a benefit by allowing for a more natural aesthetic. The aesthetic could be further enhanced if a toe berm were integrated into the final design, which could double as a new river - side recreational area for pedestrians. The environmental impact of this option is considered variable. If a granular shear key is uti lized, large quantities of excavated and generally inexpensive fill material would be involved using common place equipment, compared to the built structural elements of the other options considered. Unfortunately the need to construct this option relatively close to the river could create challenges with water; particularly the need to dewater the excavation if opting for a granular shear key. Furthermore, a sequenced excavation would be a critical requirement to allow for the construction of a granular shear key due to the temporary destabilizing effect that trench excavation would have on the upper portion of the slope. This does present a temporary safet y risk during construction. However, once constructed, granular shear keys are relatively unaffected by Page 155 of 268 OPS 20-02 Page 6 of 9 changes in water levels, thereby making them very resilient to climate change and seasonal fluctuations in water levels or rainfall. Furthermore unlike the other options the underground infrastructure assets would not have to be relocated to facilitate construction. The high level cost estimate of Option 4 is approximately $1,545,000. Options Evaluation In order to assess the various slope remediation options and determine which of the four (4) options represents the highest overall net benefit to the Town, an evaluation matrix was developed based on major and minor criteria including: 1. Safety a. Encroachment on Existing Road During and After Construction b. Long-Term Resilience under Normal Conditions c. Long-Term Resilience due to Flooding or Seismicity Activity 2. Environmental Impact a. Long-Term Impact to Terrestrial Habitat b. Long-Term Impact to Aquatic Habitat c. Likelihood of Increased Surface Water Run-off 3. Cost & Lifespan a. Long-Term Cost Effectiveness b. Ease of Inspection and Normal Maintenance c. Estimated Service Life of Overall System 4. Aesthetics a. Aesthetic of Natural Environment b. Aesthetic of Infrastructure Each criterion was assigned an importance factor, as identified within the evaluation matrix, based on the overall project objectives. The range of importance factors is summarized in Table 1. Table 1: Importance Factor Importance Level Score High Importance 4 Moderate Importance 3 Important 2 Minimal Importance 1 No Importance 0 Page 156 of 268 OPS 20-02 Page 7 of 9 Each criterion was then scored against the site specific considerations/impact associated with each option. The impact level and c orresponding score are noted in Table 2. Table 2: Impact Level Impact Level Score High Positive Impact 4 Moderate Positive Impact 3 No Impact 2 Moderate Negative Impact 1 High Negative Impact 0 The individual minor criterion scores for each considered option were taken as the product of the importance score and the relative impact score. The final score for each considered option was then calculated as the sum of the individual scores for each of the considered minor criteria, with a maximum total score of 108 points. The option with the highest total score was taken to reflect the most desirable of the considered remediation options based on the above noted weighted criteria. A high-level summary of the individual evaluations and associated assigned scores for each of the alternative solutions is present in the Evaluation Matrix of Attachment 3. Next Steps Based on the Evaluation Matrix it is staff’s recommendation that Option 4 – Granular Shear Key / Shear Piles with Toe Armouring be selected as the preferred slope rehabilitation method. As part of the RFP scope of work the Consultant will complete the detailed design of the recommended option including a detailed cost estimate for future budgeting purposes. Until the construction of a permanent solution, staff also recommend that a monitoring program as identified in Option 1 be commissioned next year to collect and analyze pertinent slope movement information on an ongoing basis that will help to ensure infrastructure investment is completed at the right time. CONSULTATION Town staff have worked collaboratively with DST to reach this important project milestone and will continue to do so throughout the design stage. The Long Point Region Conservation Authority has also been consulted and will be circulated for additional comments during the design stage. Page 157 of 268 OPS 20-02 Page 8 of 9 FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE It is recommended that a reserve contribution in the amount of $200,000 for the rehabilitation of Old Vienna Road Slope be incorporated in future budgets to mitigate the finical burden of this project on a single budget year and to the help minimize the financial impact should slope failure occur in the meantime. In addition the $42,000 cost associated with implementing a monitoring and the ongoing annual cost of $7,500 will be introduced as part of the 2021 budget deliberations. 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 1 – DST Conceptual Design Report to Improve Old Vienna Road Slope Stability Appendix 2 – Cross Sections Appendix 3 – Evaluation Matrix Page 158 of 268 OPS 20-02 Page 9 of 9 Report Approval Details Document Title: OPS 20-02 Old Vienna Road Slope Improvements.docx Attachments: - OPS 20-02 Attachment 1 - DST Conceptual Design Report Old Vienna Rd Slope Stability.pdf - OPS 20-02 Attachment 2 - Cross Sections.pdf - OPS 20-02 Attachment 3 - Evaluation Matrix.pdf Final Approval Date: Jan 23, 2020 This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below: Dave Rushton - Jan 22, 2020 - 8:47 AM Kyle Pratt - Jan 23, 2020 - 6:30 AM Donna Wilson - Jan 23, 2020 - 8:27 AM Page 159 of 268 3URSRVHG&RQFHSWXDO'HVLJQVWR 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Mohr-Coulomb 20 8 24 29 Old Vienna Road - Existing Structure Big Otter Creek Riprap Toe Armouring 9.9 m 5.1 m12.6 m 3.2 m9.6 m Original Ground Surface FIGURE 1: Cross Section 1 - Conceptual Design Solution #1: Benched Retaining Walls with Toe Amouring Page 183 of 268 1.30 Distance -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55Elevation175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 Color Name Model Unit Weight (kN/m³) Cohesion' (kPa) Phi' (°) BEDROCK: Limestone Bedrock (Impenetrable) ENGINEERED FILL: Rockfill Mohr-Coulomb 21 0 40 FILL: Sandy SILT Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 20 NATIVE: Silty CLAY Till Mohr-Coulomb 20 8 24 29 Old Vienna Road - Existing Structure Big Otter Creek Riprap Toe Armouring 9.9 m Original Ground Surface 5.0 m 5.0 m 10.0 m Soil Nails: 17.0 m length, 35 degree installation angle 2 m lateral spacing, face plates 1-ft bond diameter, fully bonded Soil Nails: 12.0 m length, 35 degree installation angle 2 m lateral spacing, face plates 1-ft bond diameter, fully bonded FIGURE 2: Cross Section 1 - Conceptual Design Solution #2: Soil Nails with Toe Amouring Page 184 of 268 Distance -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55Elevation175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 Color Name Model Unit Weight (kN/m³) Cohesion' (kPa) Phi' (°) BEDROCK: Limestone Bedrock (Impenetrable) ENGINEERED FILL: Rockfill Mohr-Coulomb 21 0 40 FILL: Sandy SILT Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 20 NATIVE: Silty CLAY Till Mohr-Coulomb 20 8 24 29 Old Vienna Road - Existing Structure Big Otter Creek Granular Shear Key 9.9 m Original Ground Surface 7.4 m 4.6 m 4.6 m 4.3 m 1H : 1.75V 1H : 1V 1. FIGURE 3: Cross Section 1 - Conceptual Design Solution #3: Granular Shear Key Page 185 of 268 Distance -35 -25 -15 -5 5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 105Elevation175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 Color Name Model Unit Weight (kN/m³) Cohesion' (kPa) Phi' (°) BEDROCK: Limestone Bedrock (Impenetrable) ENGINEERED FILL: Rockfill Mohr-Coulomb 21 0 40 FILL: Sandy SILT Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 20 GRANULAR FILL: Sand Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 32 GRANULAR FILL: Sand and Gravel Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 35 NATIVE: Silty CLAY Till Mohr-Coulomb 20 8 24 1.6 FIGURE 4: Cross Section 2 - Native Slope with Toe Armouring Page 186 of 268 1.30 Distance -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60Elevation175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 Color Name Model Unit Weight (kN/m³) Cohesion' (kPa) Phi' (°) BEDROCK: Limestone Bedrock (Impenetrable) ENGINEERED FILL: Rockfill Mohr-Coulomb 21 0 40 GRANULAR FILL: Sand Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 32 GRANULAR FILL: Sand and Gravel Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 35 NATIVE: Silty CLAY Till Mohr-Coulomb 20 8 24 BH19-04 Old Vienna Road Sidewalk Big Otter Creek Tieback anchors: 1 row per wall, installed at 15 Degree inclination 1-ft bond diameter, 6-m bonded length 13 m (upper wall) to 15 m (lower wall) length, 1-m lateral spacing 4.6 m 4.0 m 3.0 m 5.3 m 3.0 m 30 Degrees Riprap Toe Armouring FIGURE 5: Cross Section 3 - Conceptual Design Solution #1: Tied-Back Retaining Walls with Toe Armouring Page 187 of 268 Distance -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60Elevation175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 Color Name Model Unit Weight (kN/m³) Cohesion' (kPa) Phi' (°) BEDROCK: Limestone Bedrock (Impenetrable) ENGINEERED FILL: Rockfill Mohr-Coulomb 21 0 40 GRANULAR FILL: Sand Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 32 GRANULAR FILL: Sand and Gravel Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 35 NATIVE: Silty CLAY Till Mohr-Coulomb 20 8 24 BH19-04 Old Vienna Road Sidewalk Big Otter Creek Soil Nails: 4 rows, installed at 30 Degree inclination 1-ft bond diameter, fully grouted 14 to 16 m length, 2-m lateral spacing Riprap Toe Armouring Existing slope to be maintained. Remove and regrade any slumped material. 1.9 FIGURE 6: Cross Section 3 - Conceptual Design Solution #2: Soil Nails with Toe Armouring Page 188 of 268 1.30 Distance -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60Elevation175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 Color Name Model Unit Weight (kN/m³) Cohesion' (kPa) Phi' (°) BEDROCK: Limestone Bedrock (Impenetrable) ENGINEERED FILL: Rockfill Mohr-Coulomb 21 0 40 GRANULAR FILL: Sand Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 32 GRANULAR FILL: Sand and Gravel Mohr-Coulomb 20 0 35 NATIVE: Silty CLAY Till Mohr-Coulomb 20 8 24BH19-04 Old Vienna Road Sidewalk Big Otter Creek Shear Piles: 1.5 m spacing, 400 kN Shear Capacity 8.0 m length, keyed 0.5 m into bedrock Riprap Toe Armouring FIGURE 7: Cross Section 3 - Conceptual Design Solution #3: Shear Piles with Toe Armouring Page 189 of 268 2OG9LHQQD5RDG7LOOVRQEXUJ21 '67)LOH1R,162 '67&2168/7,1*(1*,1((56,1&$',9,6,212)(1*/2%(&253 $33(1',;& (67,0$7('5$7(62)(526,21 3URSRVHG&RQFHSWXDO'HVLJQVWR,PSURYH6ORSH6WDELOLW\IRU $XJXVW Page 190 of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age 191 of 268              (OHYDWLRQ&RORU 1DPH0RGHO 8QLW:HLJKW N1Pñ &RKHVLRQ N3D 3KL  ƒ %('52&./LPHVWRQH%HGURFN ,PSHQHWUDEOH (1*,1((5('),//5RFNILOO 0RKU&RXORPE   *5$18/$5),//6DQG0RKU&RXORPE   *5$18/$5),//6DQGDQG*UDYHO 0RKU&RXORPE   1$7,9(6LOW\&/$<7LOO0RKU&RXORPE   %+2OG9LHQQD5RDG6LGHZDON%LJ2WWHU&UHHN7LHEDFNDQFKRUVURZSHUZDOOLQVWDOOHGDW'HJUHHLQFOLQDWLRQIWERQGGLDPHWHUPERQGHGOHQJWKP XSSHUZDOO WRP ORZHUZDOO OHQJWKPODWHUDOVSDFLQJPPP PP'HJUHHV5LSUDS7RH$UPRXULQJ'LVWDQFH),*85(1Option 2 - Partial Slope Reconstruction Page 192 of 268              (OHYDWLRQ&RORU 1DPH0RGHO 8QLW:HLJKW N1Pñ &RKHVLRQ N3D 3KL  ƒ %('52&./LPHVWRQH%HGURFN ,PSHQHWUDEOH (1*,1((5('),//5RFNILOO 0RKU&RXORPE   *5$18/$5),//6DQG0RKU&RXORPE   *5$18/$5),//6DQGDQG*UDYHO 0RKU&RXORPE   1$7,9(6LOW\&/$<7LOO0RKU&RXORPE   %+2OG9LHQQD5RDG6LGHZDON%LJ2WWHU&UHHN6RLO1DLOVURZVLQVWDOOHGDW'HJUHHLQFOLQDWLRQIWERQGGLDPHWHUIXOO\JURXWHGWRPOHQJWKPODWHUDOVSDFLQJ5LSUDS7RH$UPRXULQJ([LVWLQJVORSHWREHPDLQWDLQHG5HPRYHDQGUHJUDGHDQ\VOXPSHGPDWHULDO'LVWDQFH),*85(2Option 3 - Soil Nails with Toe ArmouringPage 193 of 268              (OHYDWLRQ&RORU 1DPH0RGHO 8QLW:HLJKW N1Pñ &RKHVLRQ N3D 3KL  ƒ %('52&./LPHVWRQH%HGURFN ,PSHQHWUDEOH (1*,1((5('),//5RFNILOO 0RKU&RXORPE   *5$18/$5),//6DQG0RKU&RXORPE   *5$18/$5),//6DQGDQG*UDYHO 0RKU&RXORPE   1$7,9(6LOW\&/$<7LOO0RKU&RXORPE   %+2OG9LHQQD5RDG6LGHZDON%LJ2WWHU&UHHN6KHDU3LOHVPVSDFLQJN16KHDU&DSDFLW\POHQJWKNH\HGPLQWREHGURFN5LSUDS7RH$UPRXULQJ'LVWDQFH),*85(3Option 4 - Granular Shear KeyPage 194 of 268 CommentScore xFactorCommentScore xFactorCommentScore xFactorCommentScore xFactorEncroachment on Existing Road During and After Construction2Negligible Impact (2)An instrumentation and monitoring program could be implemented with minimal impact to traffic and road right-of- way, relative to full slope remediation works.4High Negative Impact (0)High volume of earthworks are anticipated to involve lots of truck traffic. Long-term right-of-way may need to be reduced due to slope benching.0Moderate Negative Impact (1)Relatively minimal earthworks involved. Equipment and material needs are also relatively minimal. No impact to existing right-of-way anticipated; however, future excavations for utilities could negatively impact performance of soil nails.2Negligible Impact (2)High volumes of traffic required for earthworks and materials trucking. No impact to existing right-of-way anticipated.4Long-Term Resilience under Normal Conditions4High Negative Impact (0)In its existing state, the slope is anticipated to continue failing / creeping, and is susceptible to a catastrophic and sudden failure.0Moderate Positive Impact (3)The reconstruction and subsequent reinforcement of the slopes in a benched geometry is anticipated to be resilient to further erosion and instability along the slope below Old Vienna Road.12High Positive Impact (4)Reinforcing the entire existing slope is anticipated to increase its resilience to erosion and instability, without any net loss of slope mass. This presents the greatest benefit to the slope both below and above Old Vienna Road.16High Positive Impact (4)Reinforcement focused on the toe area of the existing slope is anticipated to increase its resilience to erosion and instability. This option primarily benefits the slope below Old Vienna Road.16Long-Term Resilience to Seismicity or Flooding3Moderate Negative Impact (1)A seismic or flooding event would likely cause more rapid ersoion of the existing slope. However, the existing slope is already in an active state of failure.3Moderate Positive Impact (3)This option is anticipated to be resilient to seismicity and flooding; however, flooding of the lower bench could present a danger if not properly closed off to the public.9Moderate Positive Impact (3)Flooding is not anticipated to negatively affect the performance of soil nails. Seismicity could impact soil nails depending on the type of reinforcing tendon selected for use.9High Positive Impact (4)Shear keys and shear piles are both highly resilient to shear (i.e. seismicity). Free-draining granular shear keys are not materially affected by changes in water levels. Shear pile design could be adjusted to accommodate flood risk.12Long-Term Impact to Terrestrial Habitat3Moderate Negative Impact (1)Sloughing expected to be detrimental to establishment of long term habitat.3High Negative Impact (0)Complete reconstruction of the slope and instatement of a benched geometry with retaining walls will undoubtedly reduce the available terrestrial habitat considerably.0Moderate Positive Impact (3)Soil nails will permit reinforcement of the slope without inhibiting most terrestrial organisms from burrowing or vegetation from taking root, while maintaining the same possible habitable surface area as the existing slope.9High Positive Impact (4)The footprint of a granular shear key would be limited, and that of a shear pile wall would be even smaller. Shear keys are typically buried 1 to 2 m below ground, limiting the possible impact to near-surface burrowing organisms and vegetation.12Long-Term Impact to Aquatic Habitat3Negligible Impact (2)No impact anticipated unless sloughing blocks creek or results in increased sedimentation.6Negligible Impact (2)The construction of a benched slope and retaining walls is not anticipated to affect aquatic habitat so long as an environmentally-friendly toe armouring technique is adopted.6Negligible Impact (2)The reinforcement of the slope using soil nails is not anticipated to affect aquatic habitat so long as an environmentally-friendly toe armouring technique is adopted.6Negligible Impact (2)A shear key or shear pile wall is not anticipated to impact aquatic habitat so long as an environmentally-friendly toe armouring technique is adopted.6Likelihood of Increased Surface Water Run-off3Negligible Impact (2)No change to slope geometry involved; thus, no impact to existing surface water run-off.6High Negative Impact (0)It is anticipated this option would involve a loss of permeable ground surface area which would increase surface water run- off and possible sedimentation. Relief drains would also be necessary and could have a negative impact on the creek.0Negligible Impact (2)By maintaining the existing slope geometry (with surface dressing to address failed soil sloughs), the change in surface water run-off is anticipated to be negligible.6Negligible Impact (2)By maintaining the existing slope geometry (with surface dressing to address failed soil sloughs), the change in surface water run-off is anticipated to be negligible.6Long-Term Cost Effectiveness2Moderate Negative Impact (1)The cost of monitoring would be in addition to that of a long-term slope remediation. Monitoring data could improve the cost-effectiveness of remediation but there is a risk of further damages to existing infrastructure.2Negligible Impact (2)This option is anticipated to be the most expensive out of the considered options due to the large volume of earthworks and trucking involved.4Moderate Positive Impact (3)This option has a high up-front cost, comparable but still less than that of Option 2; however, the longevity of this option yields a competitive dollar value per year.6High Positive Impact (4)This option has the lowest up-front cost out of the considered options. The relatively low up-front cost paired with a relatively long expected lifespan makes this option likely to yield the best value.8Ease of Inspection and Normal Maintenance2Moderate Positive Impact (3)Monitoring program could help to identify emergence of new problems / damages or progression of existing problems / damages.6Moderate Positive Impact (3)All or most aspects of this option are anticipated to be visible from surface, and the benched geometry should render each tier relatively accessible. This option is thus anticipated to be relatively easy to inspect and maintain.6High Positive Impact (4)The majority of this system will be underground; however, soil nails are intended as a permanent feature and, once installed, do not require on-going maintenance. Inspection would involve visual scans of the slope surface.8High Positive Impact (4)The majority of this system will be underground; however, shear keys and shear piles are intended as a permanent feature and, once installed, do not require on-going maintenance. Inspection would involve visual scans of the slope surface.8Estimated Service Life of Overall System3Moderate Negative Impact (1)Slope could degrade further, necessitating otherwise unnecessary emergency repairs to the existing road and buried infrastructure.3Moderate Positive Impact (3)This option is estimated to have a moderate service life, if maintained properly.9High Positive Impact (4)This option is estimated to have a relatively long service life, if maintained properly.12High Positive Impact (4)This option is estimated to have a relatively long service life, if maintained properly.12Aesthetic of Natural Environment1Moderate Negative Impact (1)Slope scour and sloughing is generally regarded as having a poor aesthetic appeal.1High Negative Impact (0)A severe reduction in the availability of natural space is anticipated for this option. The natural environmental aesthetic is accordingly anticipated to be very low.0Moderate Positive Impact (3)By redressing the existing slope surface and incorporating a surface mesh with the proposed soil nails, the slope can be revegated with ease and will likely also provide a more robust environment for vegetation to take root.3Moderate Positive Impact (3)A shear key or shear pile wall is not anticipated to be visible at surface; however, the broadening of the toe area could allow more riparian vegetation to take root, lending to the natural aesthetic of this option.3Aesthetic of Infrastructure1High Negative Impact (0)Damages to the road and loss of property from further degradation of the existing slope are anticipated to be highly visible and have a poor aesthetic appeal.0High Positive Impact (4)Reconstructing the existing slope with a benched retaining wall structure is anticipated to have a very positive visual aesthetic through the incorporation of a decorative facing, walkways, lighting, benches, and planters.4Negligible Impact (2)The use of soil nails is not anticipated to have any impact on the aesthetic of the infrastructure on site, since the nails will be buried.2Moderate Positive Impact (3)Adopting a shear pile wall or shear key at the toe of the slope could permit the construction of a small riverfront walkway / recreational area that could be quite appealing.3Evaluation MatrixOption 3: Soil Nails with Toe ArmouringOption 4: Granular Shear Key and/or Shear Piles with Toe ArmouringSafetyEnvironmental ImpactCost & LifespanMajor Criteria Minor CriteriaImportance FactorOption 1: "Do Nothing"Option 2: Partial Slope Reconstruction with Benched Retaining Walls and Toe ArmouringAestheticsBenefit Subtotal34 50 79 90Overall Ranking Rank: 4 (Least preferred) Rank: 3 (Acceptable) Rank: 2 (Preferred Alternative) Rank: 1 (Recommended)Page 195 of 268 Page 1 of 3 Subject: October-December 2019 RCP Activity Reports Report Number: RCP 20-02 Author: Rick Cox, Director of Recreation, Culture & Parks Meeting Type: Council Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION THAT Council receives Report RCP 20-02 October to December 2019 Recreation, Culture and Parks Activity Reports. BACKGROUND Attached are activity reports from the Recreation Programs & Services Division, the Culture & Heritage Division, the Parks & Facilities Division, and the RCP Administration team for the final quarter of 2019. These updates are normally provided quarterly for Council’s information. DISCUSSION Council asked for reporting on the tourism service figures from the Tillsonburg District Craft Guild as per the following criteria: The Craft Guild supplied the following data: 2018 Q1 Q2 Q3 Oct Nov Dec Q4 2019 Total 2176 3630 3542 986 1012 981 2979 12327 15538 360 415 229 98 117 120 335 1339 1532 118 60 7 45 27 0 72 257 754 313 448 2100 17 25 24 66 2927 3468 412 306 229 128 8 110 246 1193 2133 496 486 532 168 168 168 504 2018 1881 90 1948 1192 155 44 300 499 3729 2389 3965 7293 7831 1597 1401 1703 4701 23790 27695 64 245 363 116 71 21 208 880 696 NOTE: This number is included in the "Visitors & Staff" total shown above QUARTERLY TOTAL Visitor/tourism inquiries Adult classes Children's classes Room Rentals Electronics Recycling Events 2019 Visitors and Staff In-house groups Page 196 of 268 RCP 20-02 Page 2 of 3 The negative impact on traffic at the location due to the construction work in Q4 and the reduced program space for the entire year has no doubt affected the revenue of the Guild. Despite the facility issues there was a 26% increase in visitor/tourism inquiries over 2018. 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 – Oct-Dec 2019 Activity – Rec Programs and Services Appendix B – Oct-Dec 2019 Activity – Culture and Heritage Appendix C – Oct-Dec 2019 Activity – Parks and Facilities Appendix D – Oct-Dec 2019 Activity – RCP Administration Page 197 of 268 RCP 20-02 Page 3 of 3 Report Approval Details Document Title: RCP 20-02 - October-December 2020 RCP Activity Reports.docx Attachments: - RCP 20-02 Appendix A - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Rec Programs and Services.docx - RCP 20-02 - Appendix B - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Culture and Heritage.docx - RCP 20-02 - Appendix C - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Parks and Facilities.docx - RCP 20-02 Appendix D - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - RCP Admin.docx Final Approval Date: Jan 22, 2020 This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below: Kyle Pratt - Jan 22, 2020 - 6:07 AM Page 198 of 268 Report Title October - December 2019 Activity Report: Recreation Programs & Services Report No. RCP 20-02 Author Andrea Brown, Manager Recreation Programs and Services Meeting Type Regular Council Meeting Council Date January 27, 2020 Attachments Page 1 / 6 13481916864,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix A - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Rec Programs and Services BUSINESS SERVICES TEAM The Business Services Team is responsible for: • administration; • customer service & reception; • advertising, merchandise & vending sales; • marketing; • program registration; and • facilities bookings & rentals Administration Legend continues to have some challenges. An onsite training workshop took place in October to address issues and to train staff that are new to Legend. Many work arounds are still needed to complete contracts, registrations, and memberships. W orking through the support process is time consuming. Often staff have to figure out a work around/through before hearing back from Legend. Monthly membership payments are still not able to be completed automatically through Legend. 2 full-time CSR positions were filled in November as an outcome of Council’s support for an increased level of service. The consistency in staff and the increase in service hours have been very positive for an improved customer service. The Swag Shop weekly flash sales generated $3,688 in revenue over the quarter. F.A.R.E. Applications continue to be accepted for the Fee Assisted Recreational Experience program . In Q4 funds have been provided to participants for programs such as swim lessons, youth programs, PA day camps and health club and fitness passes. The Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni event is scheduled for February 15th, 2020 and all proceeds will go towards the F.A.R.E. program. The ticket sales have gone very well with standing room only available as of the beginning of January. Programs & Facilities Tillsonburg First Baptist Church continues with the ir Sunday services at the Community Centre using the Auditorium and Rotary Room each week. TMHI adjusting their ice time schedule this season to allow times scheduled for practices to be easily swapped for games has worked well. At the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 20, 2019 3 Individuals, 1 Builder, 2 coaches & 2 teams were inducted. Page 199 of 268 Page 2 / 6 13481916864,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix A - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Rec Programs and Services An end of season ball user meeting was held on October 30th and an ice user group meeting was held on November 7th to allow user groups to provide input on polices and provide feedback on the past/current seasons. Tillsonburg was host to 3 Hockey Tournaments this quarter: TMHI Rep, TMHI A/E and TMHI Midget LL, bringing teams from: Mt Brydges, Petrolia, Mooretown, Fort Erie, Twin Centre, and St Mary’s to name a few. Policies and Procedures Sports Facilities Allocation Policy Draft The draft Sports Facilities Allocation Policy was shared with facility users for feedback and comment as requested by the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee. Feedback from users was provided back to the committee and the draft policy was amended to reflect the feedback. The policy was approved as an administrative policy by Senior Leadership Team. Advertising Policy An advertising policy was drafted at the request of the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee. The policy was submitted to Senior Leadership Team for review and is expected to be implemented in Q1, 2020. Looking Ahead To The Next Quarter Administration Infocaster software will be replaced with new software called Venurun, which will display arena, pool, dressing room, and meeting room assignments. Infocaster was outdated, not reliable and is no longer supported. The Venurun software is provided by OES, a company from London that provides a high level of customer support. The Spring/Summer program guide will be finalized and provided to Aylmer Press by the end of January. New programs have been added in order to diversify offerings. The guide will be released to the public and program registration will open on March 25th. Programs & Facilities Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Game – February 15, 2020 Arena – Tournaments, Hockey Mom’s Tyke Tournament, Canpipe Oldtimers, TMHI LL, Southern Counties Year End, Figure Skating Year End Show. Pool – TVDSB Swim Meet on January 9th Ball Diamond Contracts to be issued on February 1st. Spring/Summer Ice contracts to be issued on February 28th. Page 200 of 268 Page 3 / 6 13481916864,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix A - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Rec Programs and Services AQUATICS TEAM The Aquatics Team is responsible for: • swimming instruction; • indoor pool lifeguards; • waterpark lifeguards; • aquafit programming; • drowning prevention outreach programming; • lifeguard competition and synchronized swimming teams. Programs The second session of Fall Swimming Lessons was very popular with 648 registrations in comparison with 557 registrations in 2018. The Indoor Pool had 12,697 swimmers come through its doors in the last quarter which was a slight increase from 2018 of 12,225 swimmers. Special Events During the final quarter of the year the aquatics team was involved in several special events:  October 5th – Utilizing staff volunteers, the aquatics team was able to provide a Synchronized Swimming Challenge for the Tillsonburg Amazing R ace participants in support of the Tillsonburg Food Bank. Over 50 people participated while one member of each team strived to learn a short Synchronized Swimming Routine.  October 21st & 24th – The aquatics department offered free Aqua Jogging and Cycling classes in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Instructors dressed in pink gear and provided motivational instruction. The Cancer Society partnered with the aquatics team to provide educational materials for all participants. A donation box was available.  October 26 & 27 – Haunted Lake Lisgar Waterpark was back again this year successfully raising over $1000 for the F.A.R.E. Program. Community Volunteers provided the scary decor and staff volunteers assisted in spooking those who dared to enter. The event was extremely successful and organizers are very excited about the next Haunted LLWP in 2020.  November 16th – Staff graciously volunteered to ensure the Community Centre had representation in the Tillsonburg Santa Claus Parade. Staff volunteers handed out over 1000 Candy Canes and coupons for holiday swimming and skating at the community Centre. Buddy the Lifeguard Dog was thrilled to be invited on the Tillsonburg Float and enjoyed seeing his many little fans in the Community.  December 23rd – The annual Swim with Santa was a great success again this year with 83 swimmers enjoying up close and personal time with Santa. Families truly enjoy this yearly event!  Month of December – During the month of December participants were invited to make a donation to our Warm Hug Christmas Tree located on the pool deck. By the end of the month the tree was covered in hats, mittens, scarves, and socks. All of the items were donated to the Salvation Army on behalf of our generous members. Community Partnerships Coming together to provide opportunities in our Community is a goal we continue to strive to achieve. Page 201 of 268 Page 4 / 6 13481916864,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix A - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Rec Programs and Services  October 21st – staff attended the Tri County Health Committee Meeting in Alymer. This group’s focus is with Low German Mennonite participants and it creates another avenue for reaching this specialized group of users.  November 9th – Staff provided an information booth at the 2019 Annandale Bazaar.  December 5th - The annual Royal LePage swim was again very successful with 106 students enjoying a swim during the first hour and 130 students during the second hour. The event brought in close to 1000 lbs of food to our local Food Bank.  December 11th – Community Mall online Registration Promotion. Staff promoted the Winter Recreation Guide at the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall and showed how easy it is to register for programs online. Staffing Staff have been providing quality lessons and proper safety and supervision for all aquatics programming. The biggest change that occurred this quarter was the loss of an experienced Lead Hand for another position within the facility. Melanie Corbett accepted the position of Recreation Programs Coordinator and starts in her new role in January. Recruitment will take place in January to fill the FT Aquatics Instructor position. Looking Ahead To The Next Quarter Special Events March Break Recycle Regatta – March 18th Staff Training During the next quarter additional staff training will be offered to ensure staff rescue and instructional skills are up to date and ready for any challenges in 2020. Lake Lisgar Waterpark A new waterslide is to be installed at Lake Lisgar waterpark for the beginning of the season. Plans are underway for the installation and aquatic staff are very much looking forward to having an operating slide for the season. Page 202 of 268 Page 5 / 6 13481916864,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix A - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Rec Programs and Services PROGRAMS TEAM The Programs Team is responsible for: • Dry-land fitness instruction; • Health club operations; • Adult co-ed sport league programming; • Youth sport programming; and • Summer camp programming. Youth Programs Youth program enrollment was up 11% from last year in Q4. New programs such as cooking classes were a strong offering, reaching capacity and demand for an extra time slot to be opened. Sports programs ran with minimal cancellations and sessions running. PA Day camps ran with strong retention rates of previous sessions. All three camps ran during this quarter as we continue to explore marketing and promotion in different ways. Staff attended a Regional Inclusion Networking event on October 18 th to discuss and share best practices around inclusive camp programs. Staff participated in Local Government week, the recreation station tied with the museum for first place for best program. Adult Programs Volleyball leagues Adult Volleyball continued experiencing high enrollment, with the competitive league reaching capacity in pre-registrations. Fitness Programs Fitness classes continued to have momentum from Q3, seeing another rise in attendance, both over the quarters and compared to past years. A consistent schedule has gained a more loyal participant base, and the additional 2 classes added on Friday morning have had time to build their own following. Health Club Memberships remained steady, with 546 in Q4; attendance in the Health Club grew from the previous quarter. This falls in line with typical trends over the years, and includes a higher than average usage rate during our open times during the holidays. Bus Trips The November bus trip to Oh Canada Eh! Dinner Show operated at capacity, filling all 28 seats. Challenges PA Day Camps have grown somewhat steadily, with much more room for growth in the future. There will be continued efforts to promote this program to boost enrollment. Page 203 of 268 Page 6 / 6 13481916864,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix A - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Rec Programs and Services Youth Programs had a strong finish to the year, but did not generate enough revenue to meet budget targets. Even with many courses running at a higher rate than past quarters, there is still more capacity for participants that needs to be utilized. Although the attendance in the Health Club increased over Q4, membership sales remained stagnant. Looking Ahead To The Next Quarter Youth Programs will continue to be promoted aggressively, including an increased social media and school presence. Additional courses will be planned for Spring/Summer throughout Q1 2020, in order to diversify our program offerings including more arts based classes. March Break Camp will be a main area of focus for the next quarter and should provide indications of future day and summer camp success. Additional fitness classes have been added to the schedule, with three 30 minute classes running weekly in the evenings. There remains room to grow in the evening fitness class schedule, including a potential for evening yoga. In response to participant feedback, starting in January 2020, the competitive division of adult volleyball will be using officials through the Ontario Volleyball Association. An updated fee is reflected for the competitive division only, the recreational division remains staffed by Town of Tillsonburg employees. In Q4 the Health Club Coordinator retired. 2020 will see the addition of the new Recreation Programs Coordinator, focusing primarily on Youth and Family programs. Page 204 of 268 Report Title Oct – Dec. 2019 Activity Report - Culture & Heritage Report No. 20-02 Author Patricia Phelps, Culture & Heritage Manager/Curator Meeting Type Council Meeting Council Date January 27, 2020 Attachments Page 1 / 3 13483074490,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix B - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Culture and Heritage ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2019 The fourth quarter of 2019 was typically busy with preparations for the Christmas season but atypical with lower than normal visitation. Interviews for the Culture & Heritage Program Coordinator position were conducted and an applicant selected during the quarter. The successful applicant, Kathleen Watkin, started on November twenty -fifth, immediately taking on Christmas programming and working with staff to develop new programs for 2020. ATTENDANCE UPDATE Prior to the fourth quarter, the museum had been in a good position showing an almost 10% increase (YTD) at the end of Q3 2019 over Q3 2018. It had been hoped that the trend would continue throughout the fourth quarter resulting in an overall year end increase, unfortunately this was not the case. Two major factors impacted the museum’s attendance numbers in Q4; labour issues within the Province’s Boards of Education and the plaster repair work within Annandale House that required the closing of several in rooms during the first part of the quarter. Pre-Christmas visitation was impacted as general visitors chose not to tour the building, expressing the comment that they would “come back when the house was back in order in the New Year,” while programing visitation was impacted when only 15 classes booked the Christmas program. This number is less than half the number of classes booked for the 2018 Christmas program. It should be noted that had the same number of classes booked the 2019 program as had the 2018 program, the museum would have seen an increase in overall attendance for the year. 2017 2018 2019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Admissions 311 934 912 404 2561 192 533 522 612 1859 174 335 610 441 1560 Programs 27 290 341 618 1276 21 91 15 765 892 0 106 23 363 492 Events 288 1000 2867 553 4708 235 912 2624 446 4217 357 1131 2873 338 4699 Tourism & Historical Information Services 302 436 373 253 1364 164 323 452 289 1228 221 379 365 267 1232 Members & Volunteers 455 537 517 656 2165 365 548 381 655 1949 488 510 462 575 2035 Room Rental Visitors 398 247 240 238 1123 183 288 349 268 1088 250 241 199 193 883 QUARTERLY TOTAL 1781 3444 5250 2722 13197 1160 2695 4343 3035 11,233 1490 2702 4532 2177 10,901 2019 BUSINESS PLAN The fourth quarter saw the final two exhibits hosted in the Pratt Gallery for the year. “Small Wonders, Big Talent” was an exhibit of over 200 works of art created by members of Oxford Page 205 of 268 Page 2 / 3 13483074490,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix B - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Culture and Heritage Creative Connections Incorporated. Members were challenged to create work that measured no larger than 12”x14”. The exhibit was curated and installed by OCCI staff and all works were for sale. Thirty-seven pieces sold during the show with $452.20 in commission from these sales being deposited in the Annandale Trust. The partnership between OCCI and the museum continues to be a positive one as 201 9 saw a total of $818.39 deposited into the Trust account from commission on sales from both the exhibit and the permeant OCCI Corner Gallery. The last exhibit of the year showcased the museum’s Christmas card collection. “From Snow Covered Lanes to Candy Canes – the history of the Christmas card” was enjoyed by the public with many positive comments given to staff. The exhibit looked at the popular trends in Christmas cards by decade, starting with the first official Christmas card sent in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole in England continuing through to the present day. The exhibit also included a section looking at crafts that could be made from old cards. This display was the most popular section of the exhibit as visitors marveled at the creativity on display. Fifteen school classes from Annandale Public School ranging in grade level between kindergarten and grade seven attended the offered program. As previously noted, this was a marked decrease from 2018 when a total of thirty-four classes attended. Several adult programs were offered and all were well attended during the quarter. “Welcome Home: Tillsonburg in 1919 – Lunch & Lean” was offered in October, “Thirty & Fabulous Anniversary Lunch & Learn” was offered in November while the Poinsettia Social Tea was held in December. Also offered during the quarter was a series of power point presentations “Say Chesse – Favourite Photos” which showcased the museum’s photographic collection through five themed presentations. The annual decorating of Annanda le House to create “Christmas at Annandale” was completed during the quarter by 25 community volunteers. Plans for the 2020 Calendar of exhibits & events were developed by staff during the quarter. The fourth quarter saw the Collection & Exhibit specialist preparing the rooms within Annandale House for the Christmas decorators and installing the Christmas exhibit in the Pratt gallery. Plans for the updated Tillson Family Gallery exhibit on the third floor of Annandale house were also worked on during this quarter. The museum accepted 3D objects from 12 donors this quarter receiving 45 objects total. All items were of cultural significance and met the requirements of the museum’s collection policy. Included in the items accepted into the permanent collection during this quarter was a bank journal from 1879 that details business transactions of prominent residents of Tillsonburg, including E. D. Tillson. There was a cheque from E. D. Tillson that was inside this book. The book had been found within the walls of a house on the outskirts of Tillsonburg. The items from the Nancy Tillson Estate mentioned in previous reports arrived from Vancouver during the quarter. The museum received the f ollowing pieces from the estate: three pieces of the “ED MAT” monogrammed anniversary dishes, two chairs, a drop-leaf table, an etagere (whatnot stand), a foot stool, and a marble topped sideboard. Page 206 of 268 Page 3 / 3 13483074490,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix B - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Culture and Heritage Also of note was a pitchfork that was manufactured in Tillsonburg at the Welland-Vale factory and a plaque and clock that was presented by the Town of Tillsonburg to former Tillsonburg Police Chief Hank Harley. The collection volunteer group continues to scan and add data records into the museum’s computer collection software. Information pertaining to the museum’s sheet music and fine art collection were imputed during the quarter, while the Beechey collection of items pertaining to Tillsonburg minor hockey and Tilsonburg ARC Industries were catalogued into the collection. Page 207 of 268 Report Title Oct - Dec 2019 Activity – Parks, Cemetery & Facilities Activity Report Report No. RCP 20-02 Author Corey Hill, Manager of Parks & Facilities Meeting Type Council Meeting Council Date January 27, 2020 Attachments Page 1 / 3 13484274111,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix C - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Parks and Facilities ACTIVITY REPORT (Oct - Dec 2019) SPECIAL EVENTS Hockey Tournaments – Numerous hockey tournaments were hosted for a variety of organizations. Each event required planning, flooding & maintaining ice pads, dressing room clean-up and regular garbage collection/ site clean-up. Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner – Large set-up in Auditorium for high visibility event including clean-up was completed by facilities staff. Federal Election - Facilities staff were tasked with providing additional IT and power availability as well as increased set-up/clean up at multiple Town Facilities for the Federal Election. New Year’s Eve Gala – Facilities staff were tasked with many extra duties to prepare for and clean up from the New Year’s Eve event. Flying Fathers Charity Game – The Flying Fathers vs Thunder Alumni charity hockey game was held in November and Facilities were tasked with many extra duties to prepare for and clean up following the event. CAPITAL PROJECTS Facility Condition Assessment Work – Work associated with Facility Condition Assessments for the Cemetery, Public Works & the Museum continued into Q4. Overhead Doors Condition Assessment – Enhancements were completed at the Fire Hall as per the inspection/assessment report. Domestic Hot Water Replacement & Heat Recovery Integration – Project planning continued into Q4 with the target date being postponed due to operational requirements until 2020 Q2. CSC Bay Light Conversion to LED – Design and specifications continued in Q4. Tender and award to occur in 2020 Q1 with work likely occulting in Q2. Station Arts Fire Code Compliance – Work continued in Q4 with completion projected for 2020 Q1. Station Arts Roofing – The project was tendered and awarded in Q4. Due to weather the roof was tarped for winter and will be completed in 2020 Q2. New Columbaria – Award occurred in Q4. Columbaria delivery, installation and usage to occur in 2020 Q2. TCC Fire Panel Replacement – Tender and award occurred in Q4. Work to be awarded in 2020 Q1 and to be completed by Q2. Museum Fire Doors – Specifications completed in Q4 for 2020 Q1 procurement and Q2 completion. Lake Lisgar Waterpark Slide – Pre-capital budget approval received in Q4 for slide/stair tower replacement. Project award occurred in Q4 and work will commence into 2020 Q1 with a late Q2 season opening. Page 208 of 268 Page 2 / 3 13484274111,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix C - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Parks and Facilities Lions Auditorium Kitchen Upgrades – work continued throughout Q4 and will be completed in 2020 Q1. Security Upgrades – TCC video server project was procured and awarded in Q4. Server replacement to be completed in 2020 Q1. Facility Asset Management – Building Condition Assessments completed for OPP (90 Concession) and Fire Hall in Q4. FACILITIES TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS Facility Repairs – The Facilities team facilitated and completed numerous repairs at all Town facilities. Facility Events – Multiple events/meetings set-ups and clean-ups Memorial Ice Rink – commencement of seasonal use of memorial rink J.L. Scott McLean Outdoor Recreational Pad – Boards were re-installed for winter season and ice was built and maintained for seasonal usage in late Q4. Co-Gen Turbines – Facilities team undertook multiple significant repairs as well as preventive maintenance for the turbines. RCP Service Review – Time spent working with external Consultants on identifying and inventorying Facilities related services both at the TCC as well as all Town owned facilities. PARKS & CEMETERY ACHIEVEMENTS Staffing – Parks & Cemetery/LEO staff transitioned to Roads for winter operations. A change in operational staffing resulted in the Parks & Facilities Manager being directly involved in supervisory operations throughout Q4. Irrigation Winterized - The irrigation systems at the Kiwanis & hardball diamonds, Oxford & Broadway parkette, the OPP station, CSC, Cemetery, Museum & Works Dept were all shutdown and winterized. Grass cutting – The contract for grass cutting ended. Trails - The final grade and inspections of the Tillsonburg Trails was completed. Memorial Trees - The fall memorial trees plantings were completed. These plantings occurred in multiple locations. Fall Clean-Up – Town parks were cleaned up/leaves mulched in preparation for winter months. This process was disrupted due to early and intermittent snowfall. Tree Removals - Parks staff oversaw the continued removal of multiple trees throughout Q4. Toboggan Hill - The toboggan hill was setup complete with ropes, signs and straw bales. Winter Wreath Campaign – The Cemetery team oversaw the commencement of the winter wreath campaign. Baseball Fields – Playing fields were edged, aerated & fertilized. Beautification Clean-up – Flower urns were removed from Broadway and enhanced beautification sites were cleaned-up and prepped for winter. Cemetery Foundations – Fall foundation work was completed. Snow Removal – Commenced winter operations specifically snow removal for the Cemetery, Elliot Fairbairn, Station Arts, the Complex, the Museum and the laneway to the Soccer Park. Annandale Ball Diamonds Drainage – work was completed in Q4 at Annandale #3, 4 & 5 to improve drainage. Additional clean-up work to occur in 2020 Q2. Looking ahead to 2020 Q1  Multiple work in progress capital projects to be continued.  Continued operations of the J.L.McLean Outdoor Recreation Pad as well as indoor pads  Continuing to remove snow and salt facility parking lots as needed Page 209 of 268 Page 3 / 3 13484274111,,,RCP 20-02 Appendix C - Oct-Dec 2019 Activity - Parks and Facilities  Define scope of work and tender for multiple capital projects contingent on 2020 budget approval  Recruit and hire Parks & Cemetery Supervisor  Continued graffiti removal  Ongoing maintenance of the toboggan hill  Cemetery Stone Orchard software user refresher training Page 210 of 268 Page 1 of 3 Subject: October-December 2019 Activity Report, RCP Administration Report Number:RCP 20-02 Author: Rick Cox, Director of Recreation, Culture & Parks Meeting Type: Council Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 The RCP Administration team includes the Director, the Sales & Services Coordinator, dedicated Communications support for RCP needs, and a dedicated financial analyst. Policy Development During Q4 the Administration team assisted with the roll-out of the RZone Policy and the development and approval of the Sports Facilities Allocation Policy. Since it was approved by Council in Q3 the RZone Policy has been used on multiple occasions and has provided an excellent framework for staff to follow. Projects The RCP team’s role in the Town’s Emergency Management Plan continues to be developed and updated, and training RCP leadership and front-line staff on these responsibilities continued through Q4 2019. The Auditory Accessibility Enhancements were installed in the Council Chambers, Lions Auditorium, and Senior Centre Auditorium. Equipment for the ANHS Program Room is on back-order. The Station Arts Fire & Life Safety Upgrade was supposed to be completed in mid-December but the supplier of a key component was unable to meet their committed deadline. The final completion is expected in January of 2020. Communications RCP implemented a test of a multi-faceted advertising strategy for programs, services and events in 2019. The trial of continual use of mobile outdoor signs at two locations and weekly print advertising in the Lakeshore Shopper concluded at the end of Q4. The trial of an ongoing radio advertising program with HeartFM will conclude at the beginning of Q2, 2020. In Q1 2020 staff is evaluating the relative effectiveness and cost/benefits of the various aspects of the program and will adjust the advertising program in 2020 to reflect the results of that evaluation. Page 211 of 268 Choose an item. Click here to enter text. Page 2 of 3 The Winter Recreation Guide brought in $4,153.00 in advertising revenue and cost $6,900.02 for production and delivery. Largely due to the vacancy on the Communications staff team, the design and production of the guides will transition to the Aylmer Express beginning with the 2020 Spring/Summer edition. Community Engagement and Advisory Committees The Administrative team provided support to the Recreation & Sport Advisory Committee and both staff liaison and administrative support to the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee. Ex-officio liaison work continued with the Tillsonburg Senior Centre Board of Directors and the Tillsonburg & District Craft Guild. Staff represented Tillsonburg at the Future Oxford Partnership and Community Oxford meetings. As a result of issues arising from homeless individuals camping in Town parks, RCP initiated community engagement towards finding a solution for homelessness in Tillsonburg with a community partners meeting in November. This initiative became a Mayor’s Task on Homelessness in December and the coordination of it was shifted to the Clerk’s department. Coming out of the process so far, the community centre has been identified as being the site for an emergency shelter in event of a declared extreme cold weather emergency. The logistics to implement this shelter in collaboration with community partners are being developed and will continue through Q1 2020. Administration and Human Resources Seventeen reports were prepared and brought forward to Council Meetings and Council Budget Meetings over the Quarter. The Director and the RCP Financial Analyst worked closely with line managers to prepare, revise and refine the draft budget for the department. A regular schedule of leadership meetings assisted with improving communication within the department and keeping work on track. Departmental performance appraisals were reviewed and approved. Special Events Administration staff assisted with the permitting for the November 11 Remembrance ceremonies and the Optimist Santa Parade. An RCP float participated in the parade, along with representation from Tillsonburg Fire, Hydro Operations and Public Works. The final performances of the 2019 concert series occurred on with Shake, Rattle and Rock & Roll on November 2nd and the New Year’s Eve Gala on December 31. The New Year’s Eve event was designed with a 1920’s theme and the 12-member Wintergarten Orchestra provided hours of live entertainment from that era. B ar and food caterers from Page 212 of 268 Choose an item. Click here to enter text. Page 3 of 3 Tillsonburg were asked to be a part of the event but were unable to. As a result, vendors from Woodstock were used to provide the refreshment s. Decorating was done by a local business and the Lions Auditorium was transformed into a very elegant space. The event received excellent reviews from attendees, the vendors and the performers but did not achieve the ticket sales required to break even. Page 213 of 268 Page 1 of 3 Subject: Awarding RFT 2019-019 45 Hardy Ave. Fire Alarm Panel Replacement Report Number: RCP 20-03 Author: Corey Hill, Parks & Facilities Manager Meeting Type: Council Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION THAT Council receives Report RCP 20-03 Awarding RFT 2019-019 45 Hardy Ave. Fire Alarm Panel Replacement; AND THAT the Town of Tillsonburg awards RFT 2019-019 to Motion Electrical Contracting Ltd. (Fergus) at their submitted price of $33,499 plus applicable taxes ; AND THAT the project budget be augmented by $20,500 to a total of $40,500 with the additional funding coming from the Facility Infrastructure Reserve. BACKGROUND The existing fire alarm panels at the Tillsonburg Community Centre are original to the building and have surpassed their life expectancy. The replacement single panel will integrate all zones of the building into one panel that meets all current code requirements, makes it simpler and quicker for emergency responders to identify and locate alarms by zone and enables moving from a zone system to an addressable system in the future. DISCUSSION As part of the 2018 capital project workplan, RCP staff secured a consulting firm (WSP Ltd.) to prepare the specification for the panel replacement. The initial specification was revised after the annual fire prevention inspection in August 2019 identified that the kitchen hood fire suppression systems are not connected into the fire alarm system, a deficiency which must be addressed. The $20,000 project budget established for the 2018 budget year did not reflect this requirement. A tender was issued in November 2019. Six vendors attended the mandato ry site visit and two vendors submitted bids. The consultant performed a technical review of the bids and confirmed that both submissions were compliant and met the requirements of the project. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Motion Electrical Contracting Ltd. (Fergus) at their submitted price of $34,499 plus applicable taxes, the lowest compliant bid. Page 214 of 268 RCP 20-03 Page 2 of 3 FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE The 2018 capital budget included an allocation of $20,000 for replacing the fire panel. The project was carried forward into 2019 while the specifications were developed. The preparation of the specification and subsequent revisions to include the required additional work to achieve code compliance has consumed $5,232.03 to date, leaving a balance of $14,764.92. An additional allocation of $20,500 drawn from the Facility Infrastructure Reserve will increase the available project budget to $40,500 to accommodate the required level of funding for completing the project. COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CSP) LINKAGE 1. Excellence in Local Government ☒ Demonstrate accountability 2. Economic Sustainability ☒ Support new and existing businesses and provide a variety of employment opportunities ☒ 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 Vendor City/Province Submitted Bid Motion Electrical Contracting Ltd Fergus, Ontario $34,499.00 Current Technologies Ltd. Toronto, Ontario $34,550.00 Page 215 of 268 RCP 20-03 Page 3 of 3 Report Approval Details Document Title: RCP 20-03 - Awarding RFT 2019-019 - 45 Hardy Ave Fire Panel Replacement.docx Attachments: Final Approval Date: Jan 22, 2020 This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below: Dave Rushton - Jan 20, 2020 - 11:18 AM Kyle Pratt - Jan 21, 2020 - 9:18 AM Donna Wilson - Jan 22, 2020 - 8:07 AM Page 216 of 268 Page 1 of 4 Subject: Water Heater Rental Service – Business Wind Down Strategy Report Number: HYD 20-01 Author: Ian McKenzie, Hydro Operations General Manager Meeting Type: Council Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, January 20, 2020 RECOMMENDATION THAT Council receives Report HYD 20-01 for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to wind down the Water Heater Rental business and cease installations of new water heaters. BACKGROUND As follow-up to report HYD 19-01, provided to Council on December 10, 2019, this report outlines an exit strategy to wind down the Water Heater Rental program operated by the Town of Tillsonburg. As previously discussed, revenue stream and profit provided to the Town associated with the Water Heater Rental program is being outweighed by the liability associated with the Town’s aging water heater tank inventory, both from a replacement and property damage perspective. The previous report HYD 19-01 discussed the case law and liability associated with a failure of the tank and replacement cost for the 176 tanks that are at or beyond the industry average useful life of the assets. As the Water Heater Program has been proven to not be financial viable, Staff are recommending that the Water Heater Program be stopped immediately. As with any business decision the communication strategy and interactions with customer must be managed. Council requested exit strategy options be developed and provided for consideration to assist with the determination of the future viability of the Water Heater Rental program. Staff have developed the following strategy and discussed legal issues with Legal Counsel. Staff are providing 2 options identified below. Page 217 of 268 HYD 20-01 Page 2 of 4 1. Exit Strategy  Ownership of Water Heater Tank transferred to resident at a value based on following tables utilizing the currently applied rental rate (requires customer acceptance for 2015 – 2020 rental units)  Date of March 1, 2020 to be utilized for ownership transfer  Ownership and associated liability would transfer at March 1, 2020  No new contracts to be permitted 2. Status Quo  Continue Water Heater Rental Program  Raise rates during 2021 budget discussion to market rates (approximately $15 per tank)  Market service to Town residents to increase customer base to critical mass  Develop aging tank replacement strategy to minimize future liability FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Continue Water Tank Rental Service – risks identified above including liability from failure ($20,000 per claim), capital cost outlay ($176,000 re-investment in current year) and impacts from rental rate increases. Exit Water Tank Rental Service – loss of contribution to shared expenses of $15,000 for 2021 onward (2020 would drive a minor amount of positive contribution) 40 Gal 60 Gal pre-2015 0 -$ -$ 2015 2 22$ 24$ 2016 4 44$ 48$ 2017 6 66$ 72$ 2018 9 99$ 108$ 2019/2020 12 132$ 144$ Estimate Based on 2019 Rates and Fees By-lawInstalled Year Buy-out Equal to Equivalent Months Rental Agreement Page 218 of 268 HYD 20-01 Page 3 of 4 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: HYD 20-01 Appendix A - Report HYD 19-01 Water Heater Rental Service (December 10, 2019) Page 219 of 268 HYD 20-01 Page 4 of 4 Report Approval Details Document Title: HYD 20-01 Water Heater Exit.docx Attachments: - HYD 20-01 Appendix A - Report HYD 19-01.docx Final Approval Date: Jan 22, 2020 This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below: Kyle Pratt - Jan 22, 2020 - 5:42 AM Page 220 of 268 Report Title HYDOPS - 19-01.docx Report No. HYD 19-01 Author IAN MCKENZIE Meeting Type COUNCIL Council Date December 10, 2019 Attachments Page 1 / 3 HYDOPS - 19-01.docx RECOMMENDATION That Council receive Report HYD 19-01 for information And Further that Council direct staff to provide a report of options to exit the water heater rental service back to council by January 6, 2020. OBJECTIVE This report is to assist the Town of Tillsonburg in determining financial risks and mitigation options of the Water Heater Rental Tank program within the Town. BACKGROUND The Town of Tillsonburg inherited the Water Heater Rental Service fromt the former PUC. THI is not allowed to participate in this area of service so the Town has continued on with this service. At a point in time, their was logic to be in the business when the PUC rented the wa ter heaters and sold electricity with some cross benefit. This has not been the case for several years and the town indirectly benefits from electrical sales through its ownership of THI but not enough to cover the losses and liability. The Town currently rents electric hot water tanks to residents within the Town providing both a 40 Gal and 60 Gal option. As of October 31, 2019, the Town rents 360 water heater tanks to residents with the tank’s age demographics below: Age of Tank Number Rented Age of Tank Number Rented Age of Tank Number Rented Age of Tank Number Rented 0 2 5 24 10 10 15 16 1 20 6 15 11 13 16 19 2 27 7 30 12 14 17 11 3 14 8 12 13 23 18 12 4 24 9 16 14 10 19 + 48 Assuming the average life expectancy of a Water Heater Tank is 10 years, the Town’s deployed inventory has 176 tanks that are at, or past the expectant expectant life. Each tank to purchase and install cost approximately $1,000 and has an approximate 8 year payback of the installation Page 221 of 268 Page 2 / 3 CAO costs and interest on financing, at $12 rental cost per month. This allows for an average of 2 years of rental revenue ($288) to offset labour, billing and profit margin, calculated at approximately $400 per tank installation, over the useful life resulting in a 10 year loss of $112. The Water Heater Rental program budget line shows a $15,000 net profit but does not include the costs of operating the activities such as labour, mailing, collections etc.. As identified above, for the Town to continue providing this service a large capita l outlay would be required and funded through user pay debt. T he immediate number of tanks that are beyond their useful life is 176, with additional tanks reaching the end fo the useful life each year. At the approximate $1,000 installation cost per tank, $176,000 is required immediately to bring our rental inventory up to standards and an additional $73,000 over the next five years. Case law regarding Water Heater Rentals has undergone some change over the past few years, where now the owner of the tank (Town) has become responsible for damages resulting in tank failures (flood damage). The Town’s current deductible per claim is $20,000 and possibly moving to $50,000. If one of the 176 identified “at risk” tanks fails, a considerable loss would impact the Town. The liability for the Town is not balanced out by the net benefits provided to the Town. Current market rates for electric water heaters is between $13 and $14 per month. Moving towards market rates (from our current $11 & $12 monthly rental rates) would not materially impact the “Cost / Benefit” analysis. With the above discussions considered, it is staff’s recommendation is to take action to exit this business immediately. The exit strategy will require legal input regarding active contracts (tanks installed within the past year) and could be developed for the January 6th Council Budget Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Continue Water Tank Rental Service – risks identified above including liability from failure ($20,000 per claim), capital cost outlay ($176,000 re-investment in current year) and impacts from rental rate increases. Exit Water Tank Rental Service – loss of contribution to shared expenses of $15,000 and wind down costs. Page 222 of 268 Page 3 / 3 CAO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CSP) IMPACT 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 Page 223 of 268 = ATTENDANCE Euclid Benoit, Deb Gilvesy, Geoffrey Lee, Mark Renaud, Jeremy Stockmans, David Brandon, Dan Cameron Staff: Annette Murray, Dan Locke, Kevin Deleebeeck MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS John Prno; Valerie Durston, Jeff Dean, Jeffrey Miller 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Resolution #1 Moved By: Deb Gilvesy Seconded By: Dan Cameron THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Airport Advisory Committee meeting of December 11, 2019, be adopted. Carried. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None Declared 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 4.1 Minutes of the Meeting of September 19, 2019 Resolution #2 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg TILLSONBURG AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 11, 2019 4:00 p.m. Tillsonburg Regional Airport Boardroom 244411 Airport Rd., South-West Oxford MINUTES Page 224 of 268 Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, December 11, 2019 - 2 - Moved by: Euclid Benoit Seconded by: Deb Gilvesy 5. Presentation/Deputations None/withdrawn 6. General Business & Reports 6.1 Impact to Taxiway at hangar G6 J. Stockmans expressed concern regarding the new hangar on Taxiway G1 Lot #1 that it had Grading issues and impact to the adjacent hangar G6. Kevin DeLeebeeck updated the committee. The Town of Tillsonburg will restore the taxiway east of Hangar G6 that was impacted by the construction of the new hangar. Deb Gilvesy suggested going forward that an e-mail with drawings go out to committee members prior to signing of upcoming Land Lease Agreements so that members are able to review location of hangar to voice concerns if there are any. 6.2 Extension of Taxiway G3 Dan Locke updated the committee on completion of paving. Concerns were raised over quality of paving as aggregate is showing through surface, as well as slight elevation in centre of taxiway. Engineering Staff will review concerns when asphalt mix report comes back. 6.3 Budget project Status Kevin DeLeebeeck updated members on items included in Airport budget for 2020. Members requested to have Master Plan deferred (see resolution) and have General Aviation Access Rd added to budget for 2020 instead. Unfunded items will come out of potential land sales at airport. Resolution: The Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee advises Council that the Airport Master Plan should be deferred to 2021 budget deliberations, and further that the General Aviation Access Road project of $195,000 be included in the 2020 budget for reasons of safety as it relates to reducing Vehicular Traffic to the Airside versus Ground Side, which is expected to increase due to growth. Moved by: Dan Cameron Seconded by: David Brandon Page 225 of 268 Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, December 11, 2019 - 3 - 6.4 2020 Meeting Schedule Dan Locke presented committee with 2020 meeting schedule. See Attached. 7. Correspondence None 8. Other Business 9. Closed Session None 10. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee will be at 5:30 p.m. on January 16, 2020 11. Adjournment Resolution # 6 Moved By: Deb Gilvesy Seconded By: Geoff Lee THAT the Airport Advisory Committee Meeting of December 11, 2019 be adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Page 226 of 268 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee January 8, 2020 5:30 p.m. 200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Suite 203 MINUTES Present: Collette Takacs, Chair; Carrie Lewis, Vern Fleming, Terry Fleming, Erin Getty, Rosemary Dean, Penny Esseltine, James Murphy (arrived at 5:32 p.m.) Staff: Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator Patty Phelps, Culture and Heritage Manager/Curator Absent with Regrets: Mark Dickson 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:28 p.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Resolution #1 Moved by: Erin Getty Seconded by: Carrie Lewis THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee meeting of January 8, 2020, be adopted, as amended. 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: Erin Getty THAT the Minutes of the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee meeting of November 6, 2019, be approved. Carried Page 227 of 268 5.General Business & Reports 5.1. Volunteer of the Month Awards Staff noted that the Volunteer of the Month awards have been recently advertised in the Community Update section of the Tillsonburg newspaper and that more frequent advertising of this program will occur. Members discussed that a “monthly” volunteer award is too frequent and that not enough nominations are received to fulfill this mandate. The Committee passed the following resolution: Resolution #3 Moved by: Erin Getty Seconded by: Carrie Lewis THAT the Cultural, Heritage, Special Awards Advisory Committee approves the amendment to the Terms of Reference to amend the Volunteer of the Month award to be a Volunteer Recognition Award and to be presented at the last meeting of council each quarter. Carried 5.2. Century Plaque Program Staff noted that the Century Plaque Program was advertised in the Community Update section of the Tillsonburg newspaper. The sample plaque and related correspondence is to be displayed for the public at the Annandale Museum. 5.3. Tillsonburg 150 Discussion was held regarding events to host to celebrate Tillsonburg’s 150th Birthday. The Town became incorporated and received Royal Assent on March 2, 1872 and the first Council Meeting was held on March 29, 1872. The year 2025 is the 200th Anniversary of when George Tillson founded the community. It was suggested that a poster contest for the schools could be hosted as a way of recognizing Tillsonburg 150. Members discussed the possibility of hosting a birthday party at the Museum. Staff to plan and advertise a public forum at the Museum on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. This forum would invite community members to brainstorm ideas for celebrating Tillsonburg 150 and indicating any volunteer participation they may have to offer. 5.4. Resignation of Committee Member It was noted that according to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Tillsonburg and the Station Arts Centre that a member from the Station Arts Centre will sit as a representative on the Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee. Staff to amend the Terms of Reference and provide to Council for approval. Page 228 of 268 5.5. Change of Funding It was noted that Council $6500 is included in the 2020 Draft Budget for Cultural Grants. An additional $3500 was allocated to the Tillsonburg Santa Claus Parade. It was suggested that more promotion of the Cultural Grants available would be beneficial. 6. Next Meeting Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Corporate Office in Suite 203 7. Adjournment Resolution #4 Moved by: Carrie Lewis Seconded by: Erin Getty THAT the January 8, 2020 Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 6:16 p.m. Carried Page 229 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 1 - LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS BUDGET MEETING – MINUTES November 13, 2019 Members in attendance: Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Roger Geysens, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John S cholten and Peter Ypma Staff in attendance: J. Maxwell, A. LeDuc, L. Minshall and D. McLachlan Regrets: Valerie Donnell and Ken Hewitt The LPRCA Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 am Friday, November 13, 2019 in the LPRCA Administration office Boardroom. A-151/19 moved: J. Scholten seconded: R. Geysens THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the agenda for the Budget Meeting held November 13, 2019. CARRIED DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST None BUDGET GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT The GM summarized some of the projects and activities completed this past year including the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan, the Port Burwell property lease agreement, the Flood Forecasting and Warning project, and Phase 1 of the Waterford North Conservation Area hydro and water upgrades. Projects started in 2019 include the Riverine Floodplain Mapping project, the Norfolk County Lake Erie Hazard Mapping project, the Backus Education Centre Displays Revitalization project , and Phase 2 of the Waterford North Conservation Area hydro and water upgrades. A large funding application was submitted yesterday to upgrade and refurbish some of the buildings at Backus Heritage Conservation Area. The Manager of Corporate services provided a general overview noting that the proposed 2020 budget shows an overall municipal levy increase of 1.8 % or $36,208. The operating levy increased by 2.33% or $37,508 and the capital levy decreased by - 0.34% or $1,300. The budget includes a cost of living increase of 1.75% to the pay grid, increases to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and employee benefits , and decreases to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and Employment Insurance (EI). Non-levy revenue was increased to $2,796,380 or 63% of total Page 230 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 2 - revenue. The Department Summary pages were modified to display the strategic directions and action plans outlined in the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan. WATERSHED PLANNING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES BUDGET Staff time has been reallocated throughout the Watershed Services Department but remains consistent. The Watershed Planning and Technical Services Department provides municipal plan input review, permits, and flood and erosion hazard mapping as support documents. Fees revenue has been increased by 20% to account for an anticipated increased number of applications. The Planning and Technical fees have been increased by approximately 2% and a new fee has been added for Wetland Boundary Delineation to be completed by the LPRCA Ecologist. Surveys were completed and f ees are comparable with neighbouring conservation authorities. The 2020 budget reflects the decrease in provincial funding that occurred in 2019 after the 2019 budget had been approved. The funding is allocated to both the Watershed Flood Control Services Department, and the Watershed Planning and Technical Department. The provincial funding for Section 39 is assumed to be $8,807 which reflects the same 48% reduction as in 2019. WATERSHED FLOOD CONTROL SERVICES BUDGET The Flood Control Services department includes the Flood Forecasting and Warning System, and the maintenance and operation of dams and weirs. The increase to Materials and Supplies is due to the licensing and hub services for the data collection system for rain and stream flow. The services were covered under the NDMP capital funded project for the past two years. This department had the provincial funding cut by $24,759 from $51,180 to $26,421 in 2019 and the assumption is the funding remains at the same level for 2020 . HEALTHY WATERSHED SERVICES BUDGET The Healthy Watershed Services Department includes stewardship and restoration programs, surface water and ground water quality monitoring , low water response programs, and source water protection programs. The majority of the activities/projects in this department are funded through various government programs and private landowners/organizations while three programs are funded through levy. New restoration design fees have been introduced to the schedule for Wetland Restoration Projects and Soil Erosion Control Projects to help offset staff time costs in design and plan preparation. Page 231 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 3 - COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING SERVICES BUDGET Two major priorities for the Communications and Marketing Department in 2020 are a new LPRCA website and increased effectiveness of social media tools. Purchased Services were increased to complete the website design and the associated maintenance costs. The Communications Coordinator has been tasked with increasing promotion of the parks through various means, and improving the effectiveness of the flood forecasting warnings. Staffing remains unchanged from the previous year. BACKUS HERITAGE AND EDUCATION SERVICES BUDGET The Backus budget requires funding through the municipal levy to operate and has been reduced by 12% for 2020. The current Backus Area Supervisor is also a Provincial Offences Officer; therefore, the staff time for that position has been reduced by 50% at Backus and reallocated to the Conservation Parks Management Department. The seasonal contract Park Assistant position was eliminated and replaced with a seasonal contract Park Supervisor for the summer season at Backus. CONSERVATION PARKS MANAGEMENT SERVICES BUDGET The Conservation Parks Management Services Department encompasses Deer Creek, Haldimand, Norfolk and Waterford North conservation areas and is not supported by municipal levy. The budget shows a staffing increase due to the reallocation of the Backus Area Supervisor’s time as mentioned above. The park fees have been increased to reflect upgrades in the parks and the cost of services provided. The day-use entry fees have been increased as they have not been adjusted since 2015. Surveys were completed and LPRCA fees are mid-range compared with neighbouring campgrounds. PUBLIC FOREST LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES BUDGET As part of the Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) group, LPRCA was able to achieve Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification in 2013. The EOMF is currently offering a carbon offset program to their members through their partnership with Blue Source Canada; staff is currently reviewing the program to possibly add another revenue stream. Forest revenue has become more challenging with invasive pests damaging forest product and increased species at risk; therefore, there is no increase to forest revenue in the 2020 budget. PRIVATE FOREST LANDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES BUDGET The Private Forest Lands Management Department assists private land owners to reforest marginal lands on their property. The goal is to plant 60,000 trees funded by private landowners and Forest Ontario, and a further 12,000 trees with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) funding. The fee per tree cost to the landowner will increase to 25 Page 232 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 4 - cents up from 19 cents in 2020 as the fee has remained unchanged for at least three years. OTHER CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES BUDGET This department includes all of the LPRCA parkettes within the wate rshed, the Lee Brown Marsh facility, the Waterford Workshop, the motor pool, and the continuing hazard tree removal on LPRCA properties. A contract position has been added to the workshop to support the continuous repairs/upgrades required at the parks and facilities. CORPORATE SERVICES BUDGET The Corporate Services Department will continue to update policies and procedures; scheduled for review are the Health and Safety policy, Procurement Policy and the Record Retention Policy. Also in 2020, staff will be implementing an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) module in the Accounts Payable System. The municipal levy has been decreased by 5% in this department CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARY The 2020 total for capital spending is budgeted at $963,450 requiring $386,350 from the general levy and $223,100 special levy from Norfolk County. WATERSHED SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS Staff provided an updated detailed plan for the f lood control structures to 2024. At the end of 2020, all Dam Safety Reviews will be completed with the exception of Lehman Dam. Repairs at Deer Creek are expected to be completed in 2020. A Dam Status Report was submitted to the Norfolk County Public Works Department in August and the projected levy increase and special levy requirement was submitted to the Norfolk County Finance Department in advance of today’s meeting. This is the second, and final year, of the planned National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) projects - Riverine Floodplain Mapping Project and Norfolk County Shoreline Flood and Erosion Hazard Study. The Norfolk County Shoreline Flood and Erosion Hazard Study requires a special levy of $48,100. Norfolk County was made aware of this request in 2019. BACKUS HERITAGE AND EDUCATION SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS Hydro upgrades began at Backus in 2016. Further hydro upgrades are planned to improve the aging hydro infrastructure including electrical panels and wiring in 2020. The last pool inspection at Backus by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit noted heaving and unevenness of some areas of the pool deck and suggested replacement. The Page 233 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 5 - deck surrounds the pool, which is 52’ by 27’, and continues to the washrooms and entranceway. The drain and pool pump were replaced recently and the pool is functioning well. CONSERVATION PARKS MANAGEMENT SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS Haldimand Conservation Area. A water system upgrade is required to resolve on-going issues with turbidity; therefore, a settling tank with an alum system is to be installed. Also, access to the beach and wellhead has incurred washouts on a regular basis and requires repairs. Norfolk Conservation Area. Hydro upgrades will continue by replacing aging electrical panels and wiring to alleviate breakers tripping during peak usage. Also, the steel stairs leading to the beach and the water system pumphouse have deteriorated and require replacement. Any portion of the current stairs that can be salvaged will be reused. Waterford North Conservation Area. 1) The office roof has been leaking and require s replacement. It is a fairly large building as the office is attached to the main washrooms and the pavilion. The new metal roof will be installed by staff. 2) Phase 2 of the Hydro and water upgrades and installation project are underway. Phase 3, the final phase, would add 52 serviced sites of which 27 would be premium sites will be started at seasons end 2020 and completed prior to opening day 2021 . 3) A dock is to be built and installed at Bass Lake (the back pond) to provide easier access for equipment storage, and a longer trip with a small portage into Shadow Lake and downtown Waterford. OTHER CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS Staff requested funds to purchase two new ½ ton pickup trucks to replace two ten-year old trucks, two new utility task vehicles (UTV) to replace two trucks used at the parks, and one new diesel riding mower to replace a 2007 model. A project to replace signage and missing corner posts at a number of LPRCA woodlots started last year and will continue over the next two years. Another project started last year requires gates to be added at woodlot entrances to discourage ATV trespass and garbage dumping. The gates are built and installed by the workshop staff and will continue at least until 2022. For emergency purposes, staff will be working with the various municipalities to have 911 signs installed at all entrances of properties that have access points. CORPORATE SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS Computer hardware and accessories upgrades are required which will be deployed throughout the organization. Additionally, one backup server requires replacement. Page 234 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 6 - S. Patterson left the meeting at 11:40am. A-152/19 moved: J. Scholten seconded: D. Beres That the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following recommendations regarding LPRCA’s 2020 Draft Operating and Capital budgets; That the 2020 proposed Ontario Regulation 178/06 Permit Fees and Planning Act Review Fees as set out in Tab 5 be approved; That the 2020 proposed Conservation Area User Fees as set out in Tab 11 be approved; That the 2020 proposed Healthy Watershed Services User Fees as set out in Tab 7 be approved: That the draft 2020 budget of $5,404,790 with an operating budget of $4,441,340 and a capital budget of $963,450 which includes a special levy of $223,100 for Norfolk County; AND requiring an increase in the general municipal levy (excluding the special levy) of 1.8% or $36,208 overall compared to 2019 be circulated to member municipalities for review and comment; AND FURTHER that staff be directed to present the Draft 2020 Budget to member municipalities when requested. CARRIED The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:50am. Michael Columbus Dana McLachlan Chair Administrative Assistant Page 235 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 1 - LONG POINT REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES December 4, 2019 Members in attendance: Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten and Peter Ypma Staff in attendance: J. Maxwell, A. LeDuc, L. Minshall and D. McLachlan Regrets: Kristal Chopp *T. Masschaele arrived at 6:35pm. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm Wednesday December 4, 2019 in the Tillsonburg Administration Office Boardroom. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS None DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST None A-153/19 moved: P. Ypma seconded: V. Donnell THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors does now enter into a closed session to discuss:  Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege CARRIED A-154/19 moved: P. Ypma seconded: R. Geysens THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors does now adjourn from the closed session. CARRIED MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS No questions or comments. A-155/19 moved: R. Chambers seconded: V. Donnell THAT the minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held November 6, 2019 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Page 236 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 2 - A-156/19 moved: V. Donnell seconded: R. Chambers THAT the minutes of the Board of Directors Budget Meeting held November 13, 2019 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING None REVIEW OF COMMITTEE MINUTES No questions or comments. a) Backus Museum Committee Minutes – October 7, 2019 A-157/19 moved: R. Chambers seconded: D. Beres THAT the minutes from the Backus Museum Committee meeting of October 7, 2019 be received as information. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE None DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Staff Approved applications Staff completed and permitted 13 applications over the past month. LPRCA-211/19, LPRCA-213/19, LPRCA-222/19, LPRCA-223/19, LPRCA-224/19, LPRCA-225/19, LPRCA- 228-19, LPRCA-229/19, LPRCA-230/19, LPRCA-231/19, LPRCA-232/19, LPRCA-233/19, and LPRCA-235/19. A-158/19 moved: T. Masschaele seconded: V. Donnell That the Board of Directors receives the Staff Approved Section 28 Regulation Applications report dated November 25, 2019 as information. CARRIED Page 237 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 3 - a) New applications The Planning Department recommended approval for one application. A-159/19 moved: R. Geysens seconded: D. Beres THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the following Development Application contained within the background section of the 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-237/19 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) GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT The Conservation Authorities Act review meeting with Minister Yurek, MECP, three senior provincial policy members, MPP Toby Barrett, Haldimand-Norfolk, Mr. Barrett’s assistant, and Holly Follinger, Policy Advisor and Public Appointments Manager on December 2, 2019 went very well. The LPRCA delegation provided a 30 minute presentation and included the 2020 Draft LPRCA Consolidated Budget page. The Province is expected to announce a public consultation for the Conservation Authorities Regulation in January 2020. Long Point Region Conservation Authority will be hosting a Public Information Centre at the LPRCA Administration Office on December 11th to discuss the Draft 20-year Forest Management Plan. Staff, along with forestry consultants, will be available to respond to questions and collect feedback. A-160 /19 moved: D. Beres seconded: R. Geysens THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the General Manager’s Report for November 2019 as information. CARRIED b) SEASONAL STAFF APPRECIATION As in the past, senior staff requested approval to present LPRCA staff with a gift card in Page 238 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 4 - appreciation of their work throughout the year and to mark the Christmas season. The expense was incorporated into the 2019 budget. A-161/19 moved: R. Geysens seconded: D. Beres THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors authorizes the purchase of a $25 gift card for staff. CARRIED c) A.D. LATORNELL CONFERENCE UPDATED This year, the GM, two board members, and two staff attended the A.D. Latornell Symposium on behalf of LPRCA and all reported that the breakout sessions were very informative and interesting, and recommended the event to others to attend if the opportunity is presented. As in the past, it was requested that there be more programming geared to board members as the majority of the sessions are very detailed and tailored for staff. A-162/19 moved: T. Masschaele seconded: S. Patterson THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the verbal report on the A.D. Latornell Conference as information. CARRIED d) 2020 LPRCA MEETING AND EVENT SCHEDULE The monthly board meetings continue to be held the first Wednesday of each month with the following exceptions: the January meeting will be held the second Wednesday; and, there is no meeting in March or August. The Annual General Meeting will be held February 28th, and the 2021 LPRCA Budget meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2020. A-163/19 moved: S. Patterson seconded: T. Masschaele THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors approves the proposed 2020 meeting and event schedule. CARRIED e) 2020 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Committees will be appointed at the January 8, 2020 meeting after the Chair and Vice- Chair elections. Member appointments are required for the Land Acquisition, Lee Brown Marsh Management, Audit and Finance, and Backus Museum committees. Page 239 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 5 - A-164/19 moved: T. Masschaele seconded: S. Patterson THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the 2020 LPRCA Committee Appointments Report as information. CARRIED f) TIMBER TENDER – SMITH TRACT Two bids were received by the deadline and the winning bid was within the expected range. Staff recommended the highest bid. A-165/19 moved: S. Patterson seconded: T. Masschaele THAT the Board of Directors accepts the tender submitted by Townsend Lumber Ltd. for marked standing timber at the Smith Tract – LP-320-19 for a total tendered price of $46,250. CARRIED g) TIMBER TENDERS – PHIPPS AND DAWES (FAIRFIELD PLAINS) TRACTS Two bids were received by the December 2nd deadline and the winning bids were within the expected range. Staff recommended approval. A-166/19 moved: T. Masschaele seconded: S. Patterson THAT the Board of Directors accepts the tender submitted by Springwater Mills for marked standing timber at the Fairfield Plains Tract – LP-321-19 for a total tendered price of $44,000, and the marked standing timber at the Phipps Tract – LP-322-19 for a total tendered price of $7,500 CARRIED h) FLOOD EVENT REPORT – NOVEMBER 27, 2019 The Manager of Watershed Services reviewed the latest high wind/surge event that occurred November 27th. While not as high as the event on October 31st, flooding and damage was reported in Haldimand and the bay in Long Point similar to the event of October 27th. LPRCA staff were able to notify the municipal flood coordinators to the possibility of flooding four days prior to the event. A Flood Watch was issued November 26th and a Flood Warning was issued the morning of November 27th as flooding was expected in the late afternoon. The recently released December lake levels forecast is predicting that lake levels will most likely remain high throughout the winter and the spring. Page 240 of 268 FULL AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dave Beres, Robert Chambers, Kristal Chopp, Michael Columbus, Valerie Donnell, Roger Geysens, Ken Hewitt, Tom Masschaele, Stewart Patterson, John Scholten, Peter Ypma - 6 - A-167/19 moved: S. Patterson seconded: T. Masschaele THAT the LPRCA Board of Directors receives the November 27, 2019 Flood Event and Watershed Conditions Update report as information. CARRIED The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:00pm. Michael Columbus Dana McLachlan Chair Administrative Assistant Page 241 of 268 1 Tillsonburg Business Improvement Area Meeting Minutes Board Meeting of Thursday, October 24th, 2019 Carriage Hall 7:30 am – 9:30 am Breakfast at 7:00 am 1. CALL TO ORDER: Time: 7:33 a.m MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Tilson, M. Van Geer Truyde, C. Tomico, W. Cameron, D. Gilvesy, D. Rasokas, A. Hicks, M. Tedesco, C. Pepper, M. Renaud, C. Pepper, K. Slattery MEMBERS ABSENT: C. Heutinck QUORUM: YES, 8/9 MEMBERS PRESENT Guests present: Chris Appleton - Good, Redden, Klosler 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: a. moved by: MaryAnne Van Geertruyde seconded by: Jane Tilson And resolved that the agenda as prepared for the BIA Board of Management meeting for Thursday, October 24th, 2019 be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: “NONE DECLARED” 4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES from the board meeting of September 19th, 2019: a. moved by: Deb Gilvesy seconded by: Dan Rasokas And resolved that the minutes, as prepared for the meeting of September 19th, 2019 be adopted. “CARRIED” 5. DELEGATIONS: (10 minutes) a. Chris Appleton – Good, Redden, Klosler: presentation and discussion of 2018 BIA audited financial statements. Mr. Appleton discussed the reason why the audit was necessary and for the updated requirements for the accounting sector. Mr. Appleton suggested that the FIP funds could be deposited into a separate bank account for segregation purposes. The Page 242 of 268 2 highlights included expenses being significantly lower than budgeted due to there being no Executive Director for 9 months of the year. 2018 ended with cash on hand of $220,345. Mr. Appleton then reviewed the income and expense statement and highlighted the key areas. Mr. Appleton reviewed the accounting best practices and suggested reviewing all policies to ensure that there are proper checks and balances in the system. Mr. Appleton also discussed the risk inherent with the BIA regarding CRA’s perspective on contract employment. Contract positions are largely deemed to be employment and not contract, especially if the contractor’s work is directed by the employer. The ED spoke that the contract employees will be converted to employment as of January 1st, 2020 commensurate with the approval of the 2020 budget by the BIA members at the AGM and subsequent approval by Town Council. b. moved by: Mark Tedesco seconded by: Dan Rasokas And resolved that the 2018 audited financial statements, as prepared by Chris Appleton of Good, Redden, Klosler be received; and further, that the statements be presented to the full AGM membership at the upcoming AGM on November 26th, 2019. 6. FINANCIAL REPORT: Funds on deposit at CIBC: as at 9/30/2019: $109,666.70 Funds on deposit at First-Ontario: as at 9/30/2019: $65,794.82 Remaining funds due to the BIA from the Town: Sobey’s: $2,500 + YTD shortfall from incorrect EFT: $12,465.75 + Rona overpayment discrepancy: $1,600 + Q4 payment: $34,155.45 + HST reimbursement: +/- $21,000 = $71,721.20 All capital projects for 2019 have been paid with the exception of the aluminum chairs. There is one outstanding invoice for refurbishment of the focal point signs which will be paid with the next run of payables – on or about November 1st, 2019. We are still awaiting reimbursement of student/summer labour: $6,000 +/-estimated (in process of being paid from the Multi-Service Centre). Dan Rasokas, Treasurer, discussed some recommendations about cleaning this up. The Treasurer, ED and Board Chair will meet to come up with an action plan to address the concerns about the town payments and expenses. We need to find out where the $2.500 Sobey’s contribution is as it has not been received for 2019. The ED, Wendy Cameron and Board Chair will follow-up with this. What is the process for outstanding BIA bucks? Please clarify. 7. 2020 BUDGET: The approved budget now moves to the AGM presentation in November. The changes have been made and attached to the minutes for the September 19th, 2019 meeting. Any questions or comments from the board? See attached AGM agenda. Page 243 of 268 3 8. AGM preparations: BIA staff will be making all of the necessary preparations for the upcoming AGM. The evening will be multi-purposed to including awards. There will be a social hour followed by hot meal and then the awards and business meetings. The proposed AGM agenda, budget summary, voting & ID guidelines and other information is attached for the Board’s review. 9. COUNTY OF OXFORD PLANNING REPORTS: There was a discussion of the why the circulations are being made about subdivision agreements and all County planning matters. 10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT: To coincide with the Fall Home Tour, the downtown furniture, tables, plants, pots and trees will be taken down on Sunday, October 27th. I need volunteers to help us get this done. The Board Chair is getting us a truck and trailer. Help is necessary as staff cannot do this on their own without great difficulty. The ED has been meeting with various stakeholders on the 2020 initiatives. BIA staff met with the Tillsonburg Horticultural Society and they will no longer be undertaking the 4-season urn program in 2020. The BIA will be taking over the leadership of this program as it does work, (aesthetically), and can possible be a way to increase revenues. BIA staff has begun the process of applying for various grants. Both BIA staff continues to sit on the Turtlefest Executive Committee to ensure successful execution of the 10th anniversary Turtlefest event in 2020. It has not yet been determined whether the event will be a 2 or 3 day event. The ED has written the town regarding issues with the levy funds being received fully, properly and with the requisite details necessary for proper bookkeeping. See the financial report above for specifics. The ED is still working on a complete report of issues that are apparent in the BIA assessment role documentation. The ED has started a logging system for any assessment changes that are visible in the downtown such as new uses, vacant spaces filed, new assessed properties – (253 Broadway, Tillsonburg Dental), etc. The BIA office has still not received a corrected invoice from Staples Corporate for the aluminum chairs received back in May. The Rona overpayment issue has still not been corrected. The ED is following up on this issue. The summer students will have their last shift on Sunday, October 27th.. There are several new businesses downtown which have opened in the past few weeks. BIA staff has visited each of these businesses and have welcomed them to our downtown. BIA staff has been active with communication blasts about various matters. A great deal of work has been undertaken by the Promotions Committee. The EMC has spent a great deal of time on the award nominations for presentation at the AGM. BIA staff will be ordering the awards to ensure they are received in advance of award night. BIA staff will be testing alternative holiday decorations since there are available plug-ins. There is a 2020 beautifications planning meeting on Friday, October 25th at town corporate offices which the ED will be attending. There has been no town feedback received about the 2020 budget asks other that all key staff have been made aware of what the board has approved. The ED has written and sent letters to key Page 244 of 268 4 stakeholders to ask them to make contributions to our programs for 2020 including the power upgrades, plaza refurbishment, Brent Raynor of the digital sign supplier believes the LED signs can be made to work properly. He’s away on vacation and will be working with the EMC to download updated software and finding a solution to our conundrum. 11. EVENTS AND MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT: Update on all activities including the planning and execution of remaining 2019 initiatives: a. Halloween at the BIA office: promote a stop for the kids at the BIA office on October 31st – there will be downtown goody-bags and draws for prizes just for people visiting the BIA office on Halloween afternoon/evening. b. BIA AGM awards – final voting is underway c. Christmas Crawl upcoming December 6/7th: Santa Clause – still having difficulty finding a Santa for this year’s event. C. Pepper has old Christmas Crawl posters with reindeers. C. Pepper has the old passports and will share those with the EMC. d. 2020 planning underway e. Social media metrics update: there are continued increases in Facebook traffic on and with the BIA postings f. C. Pepper will let P. Phelps know that the BIA will be taking over the Christmas tree lighting in the Hurley’s parkette for 2019. 12. Façade Improvement Program update: David Frei has been busy working on the various renderings – the last project drawings for 2019 are for Joseph’s Furniture. The weather will prevent remaining works to be completed for projects that are in the pipeline with the exception of J. Goosen’s project which is underway and is expected to be completed prior to the end of 2019. The rear of 93-95 Broadway is under construction and should be fully completed by the end of October 2019. 13. ROUNDTABLE: D. Rasokas spoke about working with cross-promotions with the Tillsonburg Chamber of Commerce. C. Tomico would like a follow-up letter written about the safety and security issues at the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall. C. Pepper wanted to thank the Executive Director for their support of various town initiatives where the BIA has helped out. A. Hicks also spoke about the increasing number of thefts and attempted thefts at the mall. The group then directed the Executive Director to write a letter to Strathallen Group head office about the increasing number of incidents and issues at the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall. 14. NEXT MEETINGS: a. Regular: Thursday, November 21st, 2019 at Carriage Hall – 7:00 am breakfast, 7:30 am meeting b. Annual General Meeting: Tuesday, November 26th. 2019 – Proposed agenda attached. Page 245 of 268 5 15. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Time of adjournment: 9:41 a.m. a. moved by: _______________ b. seconded by: ________________ Page 246 of 268 1 Tillsonburg Business Improvement Area Meeting Minutes Board Meeting of Thursday, November 21st, 2019 Carriage Hall 7:30 am – 9:30 am Breakfast at 7:00 am 1. CALL TO ORDER: Time: 7:35 am QUORUM: Yes Members present: M. Van Geer Truyde, A. Hicks, C. Tomico, M. Tedesco, K. Slattery, C. Pepper, M. Renaud Members absent: W. Cameron, D. Rasokas, C. Heutinck, J. Tilson Guests present: D. Locke – Town of Tillsonburg, S. Lamb – IOOF Lodge 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: Two items were added to the agenda: i. Meeting attendance via conference call or other electronic means ii. Vote by e-mail: develop a policy of voting by electronic means for items requiring urgent approval and occurring prior to the next regular board meeting. b. moved by: M. Van Geer Truyde seconded by: D. Gilvesy And resolved that the agenda as amended, for the BIA Board of Management meeting for Thursday, November 21st, 2019 be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: “None declared” 4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES from the board meeting of October 24th, 2019 a. moved by: A. Hicks seconded by: M. Van Geer Truyde And resolved that the minutes, as prepared for the meeting of October 24th, 2019 be adopted. 5. DELEGATIONS: Dan Locke, Manager of Public Works – Subject: Downtown snow removal/new accessible parking (15 minutes). Several comments made about liability for snow removal. D. Locke reviewed the town bylaw and Page 247 of 268 2 reiterated the responsibility of the property owner to clear the sidewalks. The ED spoke about staff sending reminders to the property owners via Constant Contact about snow removal. D. Gilvesy spoke about the corners used to be done by the town and now that the mid-block cut-outs will have to be done by the business owners. ED to follow-up with alternative funding for sidewalk shovelling. M. Van Geer Truyde. D. Locke will go back to his group to find out about if it may be possible to remove some on the side-street accessible parking spots. 6. FINANCIAL REPORT: Funds on deposit at CIBC: as at 10/31/2019: $99,628.18 Funds on deposit at First-Ontario: as at 10/31/2019: $65,914.28 Total funds on hand as of 10/31/2019: $165,542.46 Remaining funds due to the BIA from the Town: Sobey’s: $2,500 + YTD shortfall from incorrect EFT: $12,465.75 + Rona overpayment discrepancy: $1,600 + Q4 payment: $34,155.45 + HST reimbursement: +/- $21,000 = $71,721.20 There were no questions regarding the financial report. The ED presented the financial report as the Treasurer was absent from the meeting. 7. 2020 BUDGET: The Executive Director reviewed the process with the budget approval(s) required. 8. AGM preparations: The ED and EMC reviewed the preparations for the AGM. The Board Chair suggested meeting to review all the elements and to do a “run- through” of the night with proposed speaker’s notes. This was subsequently scheduled for 27th of November at Nu-Décor’s boardroom to include M. Renaud, D. Rasokas, K. Slattery and C. Tomico. 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT: The board reviewed the ED’s report and there was discussion of a number of items. In order, the board shared the ED’s concern about the lack of proper process and communication regarding the Town Hall project. The ED will provide further information to the Board at the juncture when it is timely to provide a position statement on the proposal(s) and timeline(s). Notwithstanding, the board agreed to take action on the Town Hall proposal as follows: Moved by: M. Tedesco and Seconded by: A. Hicks and resolved that the BIA Board of Management encourages the council of the Town of Tillsonburg to explore additional options with respect the redevelopment of the Town Hall including refurbishment and expansion of the existing leased space in the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall. “Carried” There was a discussion of board members being able to attend the meetings via remote access with voting rights, qualifying as a member for quorum and Page 248 of 268 3 permissibility to move and second motions therein. The discussion resulted in the following motion: Moved by: D. Gilvesy and Seconded by: M. Tedesco and resolved that board members can participate in any board meeting electronically including but not limited to Skype, conference call, laptop camera or other electronic means including moving and seconding motions, discussion, debate and adjourning a meeting. Electronic attendance via remote access constitutes attendance for a meeting and to count towards quorum. “Carried” There was a subsequent discussion about approval of items between regularly schedule board meetings and how to expedite the decision-making process. The group achieved consensus that a “vote by e-mail” system be implemented forthwith. The following motion was moved from the floor: Moved by: M. Van Geer Truyde and Seconded by: M. Tedesco that a “vote by e-mail” policy and process be adopted to deal with items of an urgent nature that cannot wait until the next regularly scheduled board meeting to be discussed and/or actioned. “Carried” 10. EVENTS AND MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT: Update on all activities including the planning and execution of remaining 2019 initiatives. The EMC gave her report to the board. There was a discussion of the coordination of events a. BIA sponsorship of the Optimist/Christmas Parade: verbal update. b. BIA AGM awards – voting completed – video presentations will be made at the AGM. c. Christmas Crawl upcoming December 6th: plan update. d. Detailed 2020 planning underway. There are a number of learnings from various BIA members regarding the coordination of activities to boost downtown traffic. i.e. Tranquility/Trinkets schedule their open hours on the same dates/times which seems to increase participation rates. e. Social media metrics update: verbal f. Questions and answers. 11. Façade Improvement Program update: Two projects are in progress as discussed in the financial update. There are no concerns at this time. Projects require completion and inspection prior to any funds being released as per normal process and protocols. There were no questions or comments from the board. 12. ROUNDTABLE: D. Gilvesy spoke about the provincial government cutting funding for beautification in $16,000 for 2020 town budget. The ED spoke about reviewing this as part of the MOUD discussions as the BIA works to have a new Page 249 of 268 4 agreement with the town in place for January 1st, 2020. This will have to wait until the new CAO is in position. 13. NEXT MEETINGS: a. Regular: Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at Carriage Hall – 7:00 am breakfast, 7:30 am meeting b. Annual General Meeting: Tuesday, December 3rd. 2019 – Revised & proposed agenda attached – to be held at the Tillsonburg Legion at 10 Durham Street, Tillsonburg. 14. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Time of adjournment: 9:25 a.m. a. moved by: M. Van Geer Truyde b. seconded by: A. Hicks Page 250 of 268 1 Tillsonburg Business Improvement Area Meeting Agenda Board Meeting of Thursday, December 19th, 2019 Carriage Hall 7:30 am – 9:30 am Breakfast at 7:00 am 1. CALL TO ORDER: Time: _______ QUORUM: Count members present Guests present: ___________________________________________ _____________________ 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: a. moved by: ______________ seconded by: _____________ And resolved that the agenda as prepared for the BIA Board of Management meeting for Thursday, December 19th, 2019 be adopted. 3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF: 4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES from the board meeting of November 21st, 2019 a. moved by: _______________ seconded by: _______________ And resolved that the minutes, as prepared for the meeting of November 21st, 2019 be adopted. 5. DELEGATIONS: Eric Gilbert, County Planner – TSB Application for 678 Broadway 6. FINANCIAL REPORT: Funds on deposit at CIBC: as at 11/30/2019: $91,705.00 Funds on deposit at First-Ontario: as at 11/30/2019: $66,067.65 Total funds on hand as of 10/31/2019: $157,777.65 Remaining funds due to the BIA from the Town: Sobey’s: $2,500 + HST rebate of $20,063 +/- . The town sent the Q4 levy which was only $15,126.47. This amount included $14,000 of deductions for “beautification” from the town for 2018 and 2019. The Board Chair & I will follow-up on this. We should also indicate not to pay any $7,000 Page 251 of 268 2 beautification fee for 2020. There is still no answer on the $2,500 Sobey’s development credit which has not yet been received. I have attached an adjusted financial forecast for 2019. The board may recall that debt charges are higher than budget by $13,439 due to higher than expected debenture costs for the LED streetlights & the refinancing of 2015 debt with TD. The unforeseen $14,000 expense plus other adjustments for debt & assessment write-offs results in a net deficit in 2019 of $26,907. The November financial report is attached. The financial forecast has been adjusted for the FIP projects not likely to be completed in 2019 and will roll over into 2020’s fiscal year. 7. 2020 BUDGET: Those that attended the AGM on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 will know that the budget was approved by the members unanimously. The budget will now move to Town of Tillsonburg Council budget deliberations on Monday, January 13th, 2020 – time TBD. The board should make an effort to attend this meeting to show support for the process and our business/budget plans. A note should be made that when we plan the 2021 budget; we need to establish a procedure for capturing the revenues approved in the budget. The may be accomplished by creating an additional allotment in the levy request and a further reserve for assessment write-offs. The ED will write a policy proposal for consideration of the board. In essence, assessment write-offs are being absorbed by solvent BIA members on an annual basis. This needs to be rectified by policy in some manner, shape or form. I also have further evidence and fact of additional properties in the BIA not paying into the levy. This now includes CJDL Engineering and Verhoeve’s Funeral Home in addition to 9 other addresses previously identified. 8. AGM: The AGM was a resounding success with many new faces and nearly 60 people in attendance. The awards were well received. The budget motion passed with an amendment to only include “Budget” and not the word “Business Plans”. The board may recall that the budget and business plans were approved at the regular September board meeting. There was no unfinished business from this meeting and the minutes from the January 16th, 2019 AGM were approved. There was a quorum present and there was a good cross-section of our members in attendance. The ED has the minute folder from the meeting to be properly archived. The minutes to the meeting will be ready for the January 2020 board meeting. 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT: As follow-up to the AGM, I recommend the implementation of a payroll system to ensure the timely completion of payroll in addition to ensuring that paycheques are provided to all employees on a timely basis. I subsequently contacted ADP which is the Chamber of Commerce preferred supplier and their prices are more favourable than those that were provided by CIBC’s preferred vendor, Ceridian. The ADP cost per payroll is noticeably lower and is more flexible in terms of Page 252 of 268 3 completing the transactions, the portability, and there is no contract. The details are as follows: ADP WorkForce Now On The Go (OTG) is our newest app-based small business solution that combines payroll & time tracking. With easy time tracking capabilities, employees can clock in and clock out from a computer, tablet, or their mobile device, all tracked through geo-fencing technology. This ensures employees are at the right place at the right time. Time Tracking data will funnel directly to payroll and can be approved while you’re ‘on-the-go’. We are now the ONLY payroll company in Canada that allows you to process your payroll ENTIRELY from your smart-phone. How it Works: • Payroll can be done in minutes – Just review and approve hours, and submit to ADP • Source deductions are done automatically and ADP remits the taxes to the CRA for you (EI, Income Tax, CPP). • ADP pays employees with direct deposit - all done in one banking transaction • Employees have online/mobile access to paystubs and T4’s • Easy ROE filing and T4 distribution • Setup is very simple - we do it for you and carry over any Year to Date Information • GLI (General Ledger Integration) compatibility with most major third-party accounting software • OTG Demonstration Video Link: https://adpcanada.wistia.com/medias/01z9yft496 Promotions and Discounts applied for Tillsonburg BIA: • Completely waived Initial Set Up Fee ($280 value) • 24.9% Permanent Discount • 2 months of service for FREE Pricing Breakdown for WorkForce Now On-The-Go: Set Up Fee: $280.00 WAIVED Base Fee: $49.00 $36.80\ Per Employee Fee: $2.00 $1.50 each Total Per Processing (based on 3 employees): $55.00 $41.31 A reminder that ADP is a strictly pay-as-you-go company; we charge you PER payroll run and will only charge you when you actually process a pay run with us. There are NO termination or cancellation fees, and NO term contracts. The cost from Ceridian is $35.50 per pay period however there is a $259 one- time fee. When extrapolating the one-time fee over 26 pay periods; the cost of Page 253 of 268 4 Ceridian per pay period increases to $45.46 which is exactly 11% higher than ADP ($41.31) and the functionality is less (i.e. Ceridian does not have the app for hours reporting and payroll cannot be submitted by smartphone). The full Ceridian proposal is attached. My recommendation is to implement ADP payroll effective the first pay period in January 2020. We can cancel our service at any time and there is no contract. This is excellent flexibility. It will also save time and money especially with securing signatures from signing authorities every 14 days plus the time involved in travel and preparations. I have prepared the following resolution for consideration of the board: MOTION: Moved by: _______________________ and Seconded by: _______________________ “and resolved that the Tillsonburg BIA implements ADP payroll services effective January 1st, 2020 at the rates prescribed in their “pay as you go” service proposal above”. Pension: The budget includes a pension plan for both full time employees as at January 1st, 2020. In order to effect the OMERS pension plan, the attached resolution would need to be passed to effect such pension arrangement. The OMERS pension cost is 9% of gross pay for each of the eligible employees effective January 1st, 2020. This is a matching contribution by the employee so the pension plan cost is split evenly between the employer and employee. The cost of the retirement plan is fully included in the budget for 2020. OMERS manages the entire plan including future payouts with minimal administration on BIA management’s part. The BIA is an OMERS-eligible employer given we are a “local board” under the Municipal Act. The resolution is required to authorize enrollment with OMERS. The resolution must be certified by the Town Clerk. MOTION: *see attachment with the full resolution. Benefits for staff: The ED is working with the Treasurer on cost-effective benefits plans for the two full time employees only; effective January 1st, 2020. There will be a detailed report brought to the January board meeting for potential action by the board of management. Other labour funding: We received a funding approval of $6,300 (450 hours x $14/hour) to hire David Teichrob through the Youth Job Connect program. David is a superstar. The funding for his hire must be used between now and Page 254 of 268 5 March 31st, 2019. His first paycheque will be issued on or about January 2nd, 2020 as per the approved budget. I have also had confirmation from Lori Broughton that our two other YJC clients are each eligible for $1,000 (71 hours each @ $14 per hour). In order to qualify for repeat funding, each student must learn new skills or take on different tasks/assignments which I will ensure that they do. To this end, Cole McCormick Underhill and Zachary Corriveau will be ready for new assignments in March 2020 beginning around March break. They can also assist with marketing, promotions and special events. MOUD with the Town of Tillsonburg. The Board Chair and myself met on Monday, December 16, 2019 to review the existing document which was not adopted or implemented by the town for 2019. The document is being drafted with our changes and will be presented to the town’s new CAO in late January. I suggest the board review the proposed MOUD at the January 2020 board meeting prior to the discussions with the town. In the meantime, it makes sense to write a letter to the town saying that there is a moratorium on billing and services to the BIA with respect to beautification until a new MOUD is signed/takes effect. Turtlefest MOUD – the Turtlefest Committee has formally requested that the BIA co-ordinates the 2020 event through the BIA’s accounting, records-keeping, and financial statements in order to effect a successful event. To this end, if approved by the Board, the BIA will take over the financial and most of the operational activities of next year’s festival – particularly with respect to the Block Party. The essence of the MOUD will be to ensure fiscal discipline and accountability. I recommend that the Board considers/approves an MOUD with the Turtlefest Committee with the following caveats: 1) All cheques must be signed by 2 signing authorities of the BIA’s choosing. 2) No contracts be agreed to, signed or otherwise effected without the express consent and approval of the BIA Executive Director AND that said contracts fit within the approved Turtlefest budget. 3) Debbie Beres will be the bookkeeper of record for Turtlefest effective January 1st, 2020. The bookkeeper will be the sole individual responsible for all accounting transactions and they will bill the BIA for all hours worked on Turtlefest accounting which will subsequently be allocated to Turtlefest. 4) The exiting Turtlefest bank account will need to be closed. There will need to be a new account opened and I suggest that CIBC be used for simplicity and consistency. All Turtlefest income and expenses must be paid and processed through this new bank account. 5) The bookkeeper will not pay, process or otherwise make accounting entries without the proper approvals. Page 255 of 268 6 6) The Turtlefest Committee will hold harmless the BIA for all liabilities resulting from Turtlefest Committee operations. 7) The BIA will not assume any responsibility or liability for any Turtlefest expenses incurred prior to January 1st, 2020. 8) The Turtlefest Committee acknowledges the loan to the town of $7,000 which is to be repaid from Turtlefest resources prior to August 31st, 2019. 9) The BIA will review and approve the Turtlefest budget prior to its effect. And any other specific items as directed by the BIA Board of Management. Parking lot 1A follow-up from the May 23rd, 2019 board meeting: We need to send a board resolution to address the parking concerns in LCBO parking lot area across the north section of the Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall parking lots. The board may recall the number of complaints received by BIA members about mall staff and others parking there all day long during the work day. MOTION: Moved by: ________________________ and Seconded by: ________________________ And resolved that the BIA Board of Management recommends to the Town of Tillsonburg that municipal parking lot 1A be designated a 2-hour maximum parking lot. Parking lot 1A is the parking area immediately north of the LCBO and CIBC north mall entrance. 10. EVENTS AND MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT: Update on all activities including the planning and execution of 2019 initiative and planning for 2020: a. Christmas Crawl report, b. BIA AGM awards – pictures and e-mail blast were sent out immediately announcing winners. c. Planning for 2020 events is underway. d. Social media metrics update: verbal e. Website update. f. Questions and answers. 11. Façade Improvement Program update: Two projects are in progress as discussed in the financial update. Projects require completion and inspection prior to any funds being released as per normal process and protocols. It is doubtful that these projects will completed by end of year including the subsequent inspection process. The amounts outstanding on these 2 projects Page 256 of 268 7 payable is approximately $40,000 as at December 16, 2019. The invoices for the renderings by David Frei have been invoiced and paid in 2019. 12. ROUNDTABLE: 13. NEXT MEETINGS: a. Regular: Thursday, January 23rd, 2019 at Carriage Hall – 7:00 am breakfast, 7:30 am meeting 14. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Time of adjournment: __________ a.m. a. moved by: _______________ b. seconded by: ________________ Page 257 of 268 Tillsonburg BIA – 2019 Forecasted Actuals & 2020 BIA Budget *Revised December 16th, 2019 Summary of Revenues & Expenditures 2018 Actual Audited 2019 Budget 2019 Projected (forecast) 2020 Proposed Budget Revenues: BIA Levy (requirement from taxation) 127,217 136,621 128,354 139,450 Town contribution to Façade Program 25,000 25,000 25,000 31,000 Other income & funding including SJS, YJC, sponsorships, Turtlefest, banner program 3,525 13,264 19,137 55,220 HST rebate 13,111 15,000 20,063 14,336 Interest income 77 2,220 960 1,010 Rock Developments-Sobey’s agreement 2,500 2,500 0 2,500 Contribution from accumulated surplus 0 0 50,000 46,000 Total Revenues: 171,722 194,605 243,514 289,516 Levy as % of total revenues 74.1% 70.2% 52.7% 47.6% Expenditures: General, administrative + operations (including payroll, office and day to day expenses) 29,593 84,673 84,377 125,691 Debt principle & interest 8,989 11,628 25,067 22,504 Debt P&I payment as a % of levy: 7.1% 8.5% 19.5% 16.1% HST (1.76%) 100% of GST, 78% of PST 14,251 20,000 21,808 15,583 Capital, repair & special projects 6,734 500 15,978 23,000 Marketing, events & advertising (includes cost of running events) 7,806 18,250 9,191 24,000 Façade Improvement Program 25,000 50,000 61,000 62,000 Beautifications – plants, street furniture, umbrellas, trees & town beautifications charges 6,785 13,250 39,000 14,000* 11,000 Capital reserve provision (*NEW) 0 0 0 2,869 Operating reserve provision (*NEW) 0 0 0 2,869 Total Expenditures: 94,158 194,605 270,421 289,516 Net Revenue/(Deficit) +77,564 0 -26,907 0 Summary of Accumulated Surplus: (cash based) *billed 2 years of beautification from the town *final payment of $4,495 due 03/31/20 from refinancing Beginning Balance 106,284 192,783 220,345 170,345 Change in Accumulated Surplus +114,061 0 -50,000 -40,262 Ending Balance 220,345 192,783 170,345 130,083 Page 258 of 268 November 2019 November 2018 INCOME REVENUE 4000 Donations - GRK 4050 Miscellaneous Revenue (Wage Subsidy)2,992.15 4100 Taxes - regular 4110 Taxes - other 4120 Taxes - write-off 4450 Interest Income 40.24 6.33 4600 Share Dividend Total REVENUE $ 3,032.39 $ 6.33 Total Income $ 3,032.39 $ 6.33 GROSS PROFIT $ 3,032.39 $ 6.33 EXPENSES BEAUTIFICATIONS 5200 Street Furniture 5250 Banners/Flags 5350 Focal Point Entry Signage 3,570.28 5550 Keep Downtown Beautiful 5750 FIP EXPENSES 442.48 Total BEAUTIFICATIONS $ 4,012.76 $ 0.00 MARKETING/PROMOTION 6100 Office/Meeting exp 6200 General Advertising 23.01 6300 Christmas Promotions 6500 Santa Claus Parade 1,250.00 1,250.00 Total MARKETING/PROMOTION $ 1,273.01 $ 1,250.00 OPERATIONS 7000 Bank Service Charges 63.80 25.00 7011 AGM Meals, hall rental 71.95 7100 Mileage 198.24 7150 Executive Director 3,333.33 7160 Additional Contract Work 961.50 7200 Accounting - Professional GRK 7210 Bookkeeping 150.00 120.00 7220 Employer Payroll Taxes 6.37 7230 Wages & Benefits 7450 Office Expense 113.06 7460 Telephone Expense 7500 Computer and Internet Expense Total OPERATIONS $ 4,898.25 $ 145.00 Total Expenses $ 10,184.02 $ 1,395.00 PROFIT -$ 7,151.63 -$ 1,388.67 Total Tillsonburg BIA Profit and Loss November-19 Page 259 of 268 Actual YTD 2019 Budget Budget Remaining Income 4000 Donations - GRK 2,000.00 2,000.00 4050 Miscellaneous Revenue (Wage Subsidy)2,992.15 0.00 -2,992.15 4440 Transfer from Reserves 11,064.00 11,064.00 REVENUE 4100 Taxes - regular 91,438.97 136,621.00 45,182.03 4150 AGM 287.62 200.00 -87.62 4200 Donations - Sobeys 2,500.00 2,500.00 4350 HST Rebate 4,450.00 15,000.00 10,550.00 4450 Interest Income 1,129.38 360.00 -769.38 4460 Interest from Surplus 1,260.00 1,260.00 4470 Interest from Tax Adjustment Continguency 600.00 600.00 4600 Share Dividend 0.00 0.00 4750 Urban Design - FIP Program 25,000.00 25,000.00 0.00 Total REVENUE $ 122,305.97 $ 181,541.00 $ 59,235.03 Total Income $ 125,298.12 $ 194,605.00 $ 69,306.88 Gross Profit $ 125,298.12 $ 194,605.00 $ 69,306.88 Expenses 8000 SPECIAL PROJECTS 8100 Electronic Bulletin Board - Maintenance 69.95 500.00 430.05 Total 8000 SPECIAL PROJECTS $ 69.95 $ 500.00 $ 430.05 BEAUTIFICATIONS 0.00 5000 Christmas Lights & Decorations 750.00 750.00 5100 Trees 2,000.00 2,000.00 5150 Hanging Baskets Watering 5,000.00 5,000.00 5200 Street Furniture 37,872.97 5,500.00 -32,372.97 5300 EBB Restoration 10,000.00 10,000.00 5350 Focal Point Entry Signage 3,570.28 0.00 -3,570.28 5550 Keep Downtown Beautiful 1,284.08 1,500.00 215.92 5750 FIP 46,944.87 50,000.00 3,055.13 Total BEAUTIFICATIONS $ 89,672.20 $ 74,750.00 -$ 14,922.20 MARKETING/PROMOTION 6050 BIA Business Directory 100.00 -100.00 6100 Office/Meeting exp/Sundry/Phone 1,501.80 -1,501.80 6200 General Advertising 1,459.91 5,000.00 3,540.09 6300 Christmas Promotions/Crawl 168.00 4,000.00 3,832.00 6350 Seasonal Promotions 1,139.47 5,000.00 3,860.53 6500 Santa Claus Parade 1,250.00 1,250.00 0.00 6600 Block Party Turtlefest 5,000.00 3,000.00 -2,000.00 Total MARKETING/PROMOTION $ 10,619.18 $ 18,250.00 $ 7,630.82 Total 2019 Tillsonburg BIA Budget vs. Actuals: 2019 Budget January 1 - November 30, 2019 January - November 2019 Budget vs Actuals 1 Page 260 of 268 Actual YTD 2019 Budget Budget Remaining OPERATIONS 7000 Bank Service Charges 452.55 250.00 -202.55 7011 AGM Meals, hall rental 392.76 0.00 -392.76 7050 Debt Interest 2,132.08 3,677.00 1,544.92 7100 Mileage 198.24 250.00 51.76 7150 Executive Director 36,639.20 40,000.00 3,360.80 7160 Additional Contract Work 8,403.51 10,000.00 1,596.49 7200 Accounting - Professional Fees 4,520.00 4,520.00 7210 Bookkeeping 1,420.00 1,440.00 20.00 7220 Employer Payroll Taxes 212.96 0.00 -212.96 7230 Wages 4,972.24 0.00 -4,972.24 7300 Debt Principal 18,982.52 11,500.00 -7,482.52 7350 HST Expense 20,000.00 20,000.00 7450 Office Expense 1,548.70 2,000.00 451.30 7460 Telephone Expense 272.59 500.00 227.41 7500 Computer and Internet Expense 388.86 0.00 -388.86 7550 Professional Development 1,000.00 1,000.00 7600 Quickbooks Software 240.00 240.00 7650 Rent 3,600.00 3,600.00 0.00 7800 Repayment of Tax Adjustment 2,000.00 2,000.00 Total OPERATIONS $ 79,616.21 $ 100,977.00 $ 21,360.79 Total Expenses $ 179,977.54 $ 194,477.00 $ 14,499.46 Net Income -$ 54,679.42 $ 128.00 $ 54,807.42 January - 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Estimated Recurring Fees (per pay cycle): Charges Base Fee $27.70 Per Employee Fee $2.60 Page 262 of 268 RESOLUTION ● December 2019-A OMERS Pension Authorization A Resolution to authorize participation in the OMERS primary pension plan (“Primary Plan”), and the retirement compensation arrangement that provides benefits for members and former members of the Primary Plan (“RCA”), in respect of the employees of the Tillsonburg Business Improvement Area identified herein. Whereas pursuant to subsection 6(1) of the Primary Plan an employer who is eligible under the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act, 2006 (“OMERS Act, 2006”) to participate in the Primary Plan and the RCA may, by by-law or resolution, participate in the Primary Plan and the RCA and pay to the funds for the Primary Plan and the RCA the total of the employer and member contributions, and has all of the powers necessary and incidental thereto. Therefore the Board of the Town of Tillsonburg BIA (“Employer”) enacts as follows: (Election re: Employees) 1. The Employer shall participate in the Primary Plan and the RCA in respect of each person who is employed by the Employer and who is eligible to be a member of the Primary Plan and the RCA under subsection 5(3) of the OMERS Act, 2006, as amended from time to time, (“Employee”) as of the first day of January 2020 (“Effective Date”) and authorizes the Executive Director to submit forthwith a certified copy of this Resolution to the OMERS Administration Corporation (“AC”). (Current CFT Employees) 2. An Employee who is employed on a continuous full-time basis (“CFT Employee”), as defined in subsection 9(1) of the Primary Plan, as amended from time to time, and who commenced employment with the Employer before the Effective Date is entitled to become a member of the Primary Plan and the RCA on the first day of the month following the month in which the CFT Employee’s application is received by the AC, provided that the AC may, at the request of the Employer, fix an earlier date on which the CFT Employee becomes a member but not before the date on which the CFT Employee became entitled to be a member or the first day of January in the year in which the application is received by the AC, whichever is the later date. (Future CFT Employees) 3. Every person who becomes a CFT Employee on or after the Effective Date shall, as a condition of employment, become a member of the Primary Plan and the RCA, or if such person is already a member, resume contributions to the Primary Plan and the RCA on the date so employed. Page 263 of 268 (PBA Membership for OTCFT Employees) 4. An Employee who is employed on other than a continuous full-time basis (“OTCFT Employee”) and meets the eligibility criteria in subsection 9(6) of the Primary Plan, as amended from time to time, is entitled to become a member of the Primary Plan and the RCA on the first day of the month following the month in which the OTCFT Employee’s application is received by the AC, provided that the AC may, at the request of the Employer, fix an earlier date on which the OTCFT Employee becomes a member but not before the date on which the OTCFT Employee became entitled to be a member or the first day of January in the year in which the application is received by the AC, whichever is the later date. (Senior Management Official) 5. Any person who holds a senior management position with the Employer (“Senior Management Official”), as the Employer may designate from time to time, is hereby authorized on behalf of the Employer to take all such action(s) and execute all such documents, certificates and agreements, as they may consider necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Resolution and to fulfill the Employer’s duties and obligations with respect to the Primary Plan and the RCA, as required from time to time. DATED this _____ day of _______________, ______ at Tillsonburg, ON Moved by: _________________ and Seconded by:___________________ Printed name: __________________ Printed name: _________________ Carried: ______ Defeated: ______ Approved by: __________________ Page 264 of 268 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW 2020-011 A BY-LAW To Amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247, to Define the Mandate and Membership for Committees Established By The Corporation Of The Town of Tillsonburg. WHERAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Schedule A of By-Law 4247. BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg as follows: 1. THAT Schedule A of By-Law 4247 be amended as attached hereto; 2. THAT these amendments to Schedule A of By-Law 4247 are hereby declared to be part of that By-Law as if written therein. 3. THAT this By-law shall come into full force and effect upon passing. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27th day of JANUARY, 2020. READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 27th day of JANUARY, 2020. ___________________________ MAYOR – Stephen Molnar ______________________________ TOWN CLERK – Donna Wilson Page 265 of 268 By-law 2020-011 Schedule A Board/Committees Citizen Appointments Mandate Accessibility Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to the accessibility for persons with disabilities to a municipal building, structure or premises. Cultural, Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to tourism and culture in the Town of Tillsonburg. To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters related to properties of architectural and historical significance. To receive nominations and make recommendations to Council for the Citizen of the Year and monthly awards. To provide commemorative naming options to Council. Economic Development Advisory Committee To advise on initiatives to attract and retain investment within the community. To provide advice on:  The Economic Development Strategy  The Community Strategic Plan  Annual Departmental Business Plan To support the development of alliances and partnerships to advance the Town’s strategic plan and that assists in the overall growth of the Town. To provide advice regarding existing and new bylaws that relate to/impact development within the community. Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations and provide regular updates to Council on all matters with respect to the Memorial Park Revitalization Project. Museum Advisory Committee John Lessif To make recommendations to Council on policies and procedures pertaining to the Museum. To participate in strategic planning activities, initiate and participate in fundraising activities when and as needed, act as ambassadors for the museum within the community. To work with the Tillsonburg and District Historical Society regarding trust for artifact purchases and to act as trustees for the restoration trust. Parks, Beautification and Cemeteries Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on all matters with respect to the utilization and beautification of public parks, trails, trees, green space and Tillsonburg cemeteries. Page 266 of 268 By-law 2020-011 Schedule A Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on matters related to the programming and utilization of Tillsonburg’s recreational facilities. To advise and make recommendations to Council on implementation of the Community Parks, Recreation and Cultural Strategic Master Plan. Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee To advise and make recommendations to Council on matters related to the Tillsonburg Regional Airport. To provide a forum for receiving input and advice from aviation stakeholder groups and the community with respect to the Airport Master Plan and strategic initiatives and to provide a forum for dialogue and communication. Day to day operations of the airport is the responsibility of Town staff. Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee The objective of the Tillsonburg Dog Park Advisory Committee (TDPAC) is to oversee and advise Town Council on the governance of the Dave Johnson Memorial Dog Park with representation from all affected groups in the community. Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee The objective of the Tillsonburg Transit Advisory Committee (TTAC) is to oversee and advise Town Council on the governance oversite of the Town's service providers contract for transit and specifically the policies and procedures related to service delivery of transit. The TTAC will provide a forum for input, exchange of ideas and debate on conventional and mobility transit related issues with representation from all affected groups in the community. The committee should use the Mandate to set out a clear plan for the term of the Committee. Create a high level work plan to define the scope and establish the framework and overall approach for transit. Set out goals the committee will work towards accomplishing. Page 267 of 268 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG BY-LAW 2020-013 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 27th day of January, 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 January 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 JANUARY, 2020. READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 27th DAY OF JANUARY, 2020. ________________________________ MAYOR – Stephen Molnar _______________________________ TOWN CLERK – Donna Wilson Page 268 of 268