general information package - halton hillsjan 12, 2015  · 24-25 amo watch file dated december 18,...

25
GENERAL INFORMATION PACKAGE - COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 12, 2015 PAGE Information Halton Region Schedule of Meetings. (Please visit the Halton Region Website for Schedule of Meetings) 3-5 Ontario Good Roads Association dated December 23, 2014 regarding Slate of Candidates to the Board of Directors (Nomination of Councillor Bryan Lewis). 6 Letter from Premier Kathleen Wynne dated December 8, 2014 regarding Town of Halton Hills Council Motion to Change Inaugural Council Meeting Date. 7 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated December 22, 2014 regarding Town of Halton Hills Council Motion to Change Inaugural Council Meeting Date. 8-9 Richmond Hill dated December 17, 2014 regarding Canada Post Residential Delivery Service. 10-11 Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure dated December 5, 2014 regarding Buy American Provisions. 12-13 Minister of International Trade dated December 11, 2014 regarding Buy American Provisions. 14-15 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry dated December 15, 2014 regarding Nuisance Wildlife. 16-22 Halton Region dated December 17, 2014 regarding PW-02-15/LPS02-15 Review of the Town of Oakville’s Request to Amend the Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol on Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties. 23 Notice of Ontario Power Authority(OPA) merger with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). 24-25 AMO Watch File dated December 18, 2014. General Information Package January 12, 2015 Page 1 of 25

Upload: others

Post on 06-Jun-2020

2 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

GENERAL INFORMATION PACKAGE

- COUNCIL MEETING -

JANUARY 12, 2015

PAGE

Information

Halton Region Schedule of Meetings. (Please visit the Halton Region Website for Schedule of Meetings) 3-5 Ontario Good Roads Association dated December 23, 2014 regarding Slate of

Candidates to the Board of Directors (Nomination of Councillor Bryan Lewis). 6 Letter from Premier Kathleen Wynne dated December 8, 2014 regarding Town

of Halton Hills Council Motion to Change Inaugural Council Meeting Date. 7 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated December 22, 2014 regarding

Town of Halton Hills Council Motion to Change Inaugural Council Meeting Date.

8-9 Richmond Hill dated December 17, 2014 regarding Canada Post Residential

Delivery Service. 10-11 Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure dated

December 5, 2014 regarding Buy American Provisions. 12-13 Minister of International Trade dated December 11, 2014 regarding Buy

American Provisions. 14-15 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry dated December 15, 2014

regarding Nuisance Wildlife. 16-22 Halton Region dated December 17, 2014 regarding PW-02-15/LPS02-15 –

Review of the Town of Oakville’s Request to Amend the Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol on Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties.

23 Notice of Ontario Power Authority(OPA) merger with the Independent

Electricity System Operator (IESO). 24-25 AMO Watch File dated December 18, 2014.

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 1 of 25

On File with the Clerk’s Office

Grand River Conservation Authority Minutes dated November 28, 2014.

Media Releases 2014

For full information please see the Town of Halton Hills Website: http://www.haltonhills.ca/media/index.php

Release Date Headline

December 19, 2014 Halton Hills Fire Department concludes successful toy drive

December 12, 2014 12 Days of Fire Safety

December 09, 2014 New exhibitions at the Cultural Center

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 2 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 3 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 4 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 5 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 6 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 7 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 8 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 9 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 10 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 11 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 12 of 25

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 13 of 25

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Office of the Minister Room 6630, Whitney Block 99 Wellesley Street West Toronto ON M7A 1W3 Tel: 416-314-2301 Fax: 416-314-2216

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts Bureau du ministre Édifice Whitney, bureau 6630 99, rue Wellesley Ouest Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1W3 Tél.: 416-314-2301 Téléc.: 416-314-2216

December 15, 2014 Mayor Rick Bonnette Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Dear Mayor Bonnette: Congratulations on your election victory. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has a variety of responsibilities including: forestry, aggregates, wetlands and Ontario Parks. Today, I am writing to you to talk about one of the mandates of MNRF — ensuring the sustainability of the province’s wildlife population.

Ontario has a vast and diverse wildlife population. Seeing animals in the wild is a wonderful experience for many people. However, sometimes there are human-wildlife conflicts. I would like to provide you with information on how to manage these conflicts. The ministry is committed to working with municipalities and landowners to prevent and reduce the number of human-wildlife conflicts. We do this by, among other things:

providing information on dealing with specific species, such as coyotes or bears; assessing species populations and adjusting hunting numbers as necessary, for

example reducing or increasing the number of deer tags issued; adjusting hunting seasons or limits; and providing advice and information to municipalities and landowners.

There are some best practices that we encourage landowners, including municipalities, to adopt to prevent and reduce conflicts. These include:

putting out garbage the morning of pickup instead of the night before; not feeding wildlife; keeping pet food indoors; and putting up fencing.

Municipalities play a critical role in preventing and dealing with nuisance animals. In July 2013, our government made changes to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to enable municipalities to compensate hunters or trappers for the removal of coyotes and other furbearing mammals (such as raccoons and skunks), without MNRF permission.

…2

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 14 of 25

-2-

Municipalities also have the ability to:

Pass bylaws that ensure homeowners properly secure their garbage and other wildlife attractants.

Pass bylaws preventing the feeding of nuisance animals. My ministry has posted information online to help landowners with nuisance wildlife. Please visit www.ontario.ca/livingwithwildlife. Listed on that page are links for preventing and responding to problems caused by specific wildlife species. Local ministry staff can be contacted to provide advice, explain regulations and assist in whatever way they can. I encourage you to contact your local office in Aurora at 905-713-7400. Public safety remains a priority to the ministry. If a wild animal poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety — call 911. I look forward to working together on matters of mutual concern. Sincerely,

Bill Mauro Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 15 of 25

Please be advised that at its meeting held, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 the Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION: PW-02-15/LPS02-15 - Review of the Town of Oakville's Request

to Amend the Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol on Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties

1. THAT Report No. PW-02-15/LPS02-15, re: “Review of the Town of Oakville’s

Request to Amend the Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol on Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties” be approved.

2. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. PW-02-15/LPS02-15 to

the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, Halton Community Housing Corporation and Halton Regional Police Services for their information.

Included please find a copy of Report No. PW-02-15/LPS02-15 for your information. If you have any questions please contact the writer. Sincerely,

Graham Milne Acting Deputy Clerk and Supervisor of Council & Committee Services [email protected]

Legislative and Planning Services Office of the Regional Clerk 1151 Bronte Road Oakville ON L6M 3L1 Email: [email protected]

VIA EMAIL December 17, 2014 City of Burlington, Angela Morgan Town of Halton Hills, Suzanne Jones Town of Milton, Troy McHarg Town of Oakville, Vicki Tytaneck Halton Community Housing Corporation, Sheldon Wolfson Halton Regional Police Services, Chief Stephen Tanner

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 16 of 25

The Regional Municipality of Halton

1

Report To: Chair and Members of the Planning and Public Works Committee

From: Jim Harnum, Commissioner, Public Works

Mark G. Meneray, Commissioner, Legislative & Planning Services and Corporate Counsel

Date: December 10, 2014

Report No. - Re: PW-02-15/LPS02-15 - Review of the Town of Oakville's Request to Amend the Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol on Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Report No. PW-02-15/LPS02-15, re: “Review of the Town of Oakville’s Request to Amend the Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol on Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties” be approved.

2. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. PW-02-15/LPS02-15 to the

City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, Halton Community Housing Corporation and Halton Regional Police Services for their information.

REPORT Executive Summary

• Halton Region’s Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol for Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties addresses proposals for the construction of third party radiocommunications and does not permit siting of third party radiocommunications equipment on Regional facilities/properties.

• At its August 11, 2014 meeting, Town of Oakville Council approved a resolution requesting Halton Region to amend its radiocommunications facilities siting protocol to permit siting of third party radiocommunications infrastructure on Regional facilities/properties.

• Based on staff’s evaluation of the impacts and risks, this report recommends that radiocommunications equipment be reviewed for feasibility (excluding Halton Community Housing Corporation) on a case by case basis when requested by a local municipality and their own radiocommunications protocol has been addressed.

• If the installation is deemed feasible, all costs associated with planning, siting, installing and ongoing monitoring of third party radiocommunications equipment on

Approved - Planning and Public Works - Dec 10, 2014 Adopted - Regional Council - Dec 17, 2014

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 17 of 25

2

Regional-owned facilities/properties be borne by the third party and lease rates be determined in accordance with market standards through a lease agreement as set out in Report No. PW-02-15/LPS02-15.

Background In June 2013, Council approved Report PW-24-13/LPS39-13 re: “Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol for Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties”. This Report approved a protocol for siting radiocommunications facilities on Regional rights-of-way and facilities/properties. This protocol does not permit siting of third party radiocommunications infrastructure on Regional-owned facilities/properties as well as those owned by Halton Community Housing Corporation. On an exception basis, radiocommunications equipment will be considered on Regional-owned and Halton Community Housing Corporation facilities/properties when required to support municipal operations or emergency services such as paramedic, police and fire services. Further, the protocol reserves Regional road rights-of-way for the purpose of providing municipal trunk infrastructure and addressing transportation needs with a preference to not site antenna or radiocommunications equipment on Regional road rights-of-way. However, recognizing that there may be situations in which the only viable alternative is to site a facility on Regional road rights-of-way, Halton Region will consider an application when it is required by the local municipality to do so. Discussion Request from the Town of Oakville At its August 11, 2014 meeting, Town of Oakville Council approved a resolution requesting Halton Region to amend its protocol to allow radiocommunications equipment to be sited on Regional-owned facilities when requested by the local municipality (Attachment #1). It was also resolved that the Town of Oakville will only request siting of radiocommunications facilities on Regional-owned facilities when the standards of its own radiocommunications siting protocol have been met, and the Town of Oakville believes a Regional facility provides a better site for addressing the concerns and preferences of the local community. Halton Community Housing Corporation facilities were excluded from the requested amendment. Radiocommunications Facilities on Region-Owned Facilities/Properties As the property owner of Regional facilities/properties, including those owned by Halton Community Housing Corporation, Halton Region has the discretion to permit or not permit siting of radiocommunications infrastructure. There are a number of challenges associated with the siting and maintenance of third party infrastructure such as radiocommunications equipment or towers on Region-owned buildings and facilities including water towers. These challenges include the following:

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 18 of 25

3

• Security: Third parties require access, in some cases on a 24/7 basis, to their equipment resulting in security challenges.

• Accountability and Oversight: Oversight and active monitoring of third party radiocommunications agreements will be required.

• Maintenance: Locating third party equipment on Regional facilities may impair Halton Region’s ability to conduct maintenance and repairs to its own facilities and buildings. For example, radiocommunications equipment may need to be removed and relocated to facilitate a roof replacement.

Due to the challenges and risk associated with the siting of third party radiocommunications infrastructure on Regional facilities/properties, it is recommended that Halton Region consider an application only when it is requested by the local municipality to do so. Staff will assess the feasibility of the installation including an assessment of the ability to mitigate these challenges. If deemed feasible, the third party radiocommunication providers will be responsible for all expenses related to the installation, including, but not limited to:

• Property lease rates that are in accordance with market standards; • All administrative and legal costs to related the preparation, execution and

monitoring of the lease agreement; • Security costs associated with third party access to the installation; • Staff cost to inspect the site at time of installation for property damage and monitor

on a regular basis; • Additional costs incurred by Halton Region to administer and carry out

maintenance and repair activities due to the presence of radio communication equipment.

Should Council approve this Report then the protocol that was approved by Council in June 2013 through Report PW-24-13/LPS39-13 re: “Radiocommunication Facilities Siting Protocol for Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties” shall be amended by indicating radiocommunications equipment will be considered on Regional-owned facilities/properties (excluding Halton Community Housing Corporation) only when requested by the local municipality to do so and their own radiocommunications protocol has been addressed. The Commissioner responsible for the asset will determine whether the proposal can be supported or not. If the proposal is supported, Halton Region’s costs associated with the planning, siting, installation and ongoing monitoring will be borne by the third party radiocommunications provider and lease rates to be determined in accordance with market standards through terms and conditions as set out in a Regional Lease Agreement to the satisfaction of the Regional Treasurer”. The delegated authority to execute a lease agreement will be in accordance with By-law No. 117-02 and By-law No. 88-08 and reported to Council through the annual real estate activity report. Town of Oakville staff were consulted and are aware of the proposed approach discussed in this report.

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 19 of 25

4

FINANCIAL/PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS As applications related to radiocommunications facilities within rights-of-way will be addressed in a similar fashion as the review for municipal consent, the cost of these reviews are currently budgeted in the Rate Supported Operating Budget. As noted above, the costs associated with a radiocommunications installation on regional facilities/properties and the ongoing usage of the Regional facilities/properties will be fully recovered from the requesting third party under the terms and conditions set out in a Regional Lease Agreement to the satisfaction of the Regional Treasurer. Respectfully submitted,

Lisa De Angelis Director, Infrastructure Planning and Policy

Jim Harnum Commissioner, Public Works

Shawn Crawford Director, Asset Management

Mark G. Meneray Commissioner, Legislative & Planning Services and Corporate Counsel

Approved by

Jane MacCaskill Chief Administrative Officer If you have any questions on the content of this report, please contact:

Lisa De Angelis Tel. # 7547 Bob Gray Tel. # 7248 Shawn Crawford Tel. # 7656

Attachments: Attachment #1 – Request to Amend Halton Region’s Radiocommunications Facilities

Siting Protocol for Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties to Allow for Municipal Exemptions

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 20 of 25

Attachment #1 to Report PW-02-15/LPS02-15

OAKVI LLE

August 14, 2014

Ms, Karyn Bennett Director of Council Services and Regional Clerk Region of Halton 1151 Bronte Road Oakville ON L6M 3L1

Dear Ms: Bennett:

Subject: Request to Amend Halton Region's Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol for Regional Rights-of-Way and Facilities/Properties to Allow for Municipal Exemptions

At its meeting on August 11, 2014, Oakville Town Council approved the following resolution with respect to the subject item noted above:

WHEREAS on May 17, 2012 Oakville Town Council adopted the "Interim Radiocommunications Facilities Protocol" which establishes and details the review process for an application for Municipal Letters of Comment as well as defines the Town of Oakville's expectations relating to the location and design of radiocommunications facilities;

WHEREAS on June 19, 2013, at the request from Oakville Town Council, Halton Regional Council approved the "Radiocommunications Facilities Siting Protocol for Regional Rights- of-Way and Facilities/Properties" which establishes a protocol for addressing proposals for the construction of third party radiocommunications facilities on Regional rights-of-way and properties;

WHEREAS the Region's protocol reserves Regional road rights-of-way for the purpose of providing municipal trunk infrastructure, but will make an exception for the siting of antenna or radiocommunications equipment when requested by the local municipality;

WHEREAS the Region's protocol does not permit third party infrastructure such as radiocommunications equipment on Regional building structures as well as those owned by Halton Community Housing Corporation; and

Town of (3 Aalle I 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L61 -i 0H3 I 905-345-6601 vlvvw.oak - e,ca

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 21 of 25

Page 2 August 14, 2014 Subject: Request to Amend Halton Region's Radiocommunications

Facilities Siting Protocol for Regional Rights-of-Way and

Facilities/Properties to Allow for Municipal Exemptions

WHEREAS on an exception basis under the Region's protocol,

radiocommunications equipment will be considered on Regional-

owned and Halton Community Housing Corporation facilities when

required to support municipal operations or emergency services such

as Paramedic, Police and Fire Services;

THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED;

THAT the Region of Halton be requested to amend its protocol to

allow radiocommunications equipment to be sited on Regional-owned

facilities (other than such facilities used by Halton Community

Housing Corporation), not just to support municipal operations or

emergency services such as Paramedic, Police and Fire Services, but

also when requested by the local municipality; and

THAT the Town of Oakville will only request siting of

radiocommunications facilities on Regional-owned facilities when its

own protocol has been met, and the Town of Oakville believes a

Regional facility provides a better site for addressing the concerns

and preferences of the local community.

Please address the relevant clause noted above.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter or should you require any

additional information, please contact me at 905-845-6601, extension 2003, or email

vicki.tytaneckgoakville.ca .

Yours truly,

Vicki Tytaneck Town Clerk

c. Jane Clohecy, Commissioner of Community Development

Dana Anderson, Director of Planning Services

Joe Nethery, Manager of Zoning By-law Project

Doug Carr, Town Solicitor

Lee Grant, Director of Emergency Planning and Fire Services/Fire Chief

Elizabeth Tames, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Mayor and Council

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 22 of 25

The Ontario Power Authority, the organization that coordinates province-wide conservation efforts, plans the electricity system for the long term, and contracts for clean electricity resources, is merging with the Independent Electricity System Operator on January 1 to create a new organization that will carry the name Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). The IESO currently balances demand for electricity against available supply through the wholesale market and directs the flow of electricity across the transmission system. The current responsibilities of both organizations will continue after the merger. The new organization will now be able to address a broad continuum of issues and needs in a more unified way improving how the company’s extensive planning, conservation, market operation and procurement capabilities serve Ontario’s immediate and long-term needs. Both companies are working to ensure the transition to the new organization is as seamless as possible. All OPA email addresses will transition from the @powerauthority.on.ca extension to @ieso.ca on January 1, however during a transition period all emails sent to @powerauthority.on.ca will automatically be redirected to the new address. Phone numbers will remain the same. Visit the new website at www.ieso.ca in the New Year. _______________________________________________________________________

You have received this message from the Ontario Power Authority. Ontario Power Authority is located at 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1600, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1. You may contact Ontario Power Authority by emailing us at [email protected] or visiting us on our website at www.powerauthority.on.ca. Unsubscribe or to change your Subscription Preferences.

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 23 of 25

December 18, 2014

The AMO Office will be closed from December 25, 2014 to January 2, 2015, inclusive. The office will re-open on January 5, 2015.

Everyone at AMO wishes you a happy & safe holiday season! The next issue of the Watch File will be on January 8, 2015.

In This Issue - Provincial Land Tax Review Paper released. - EBR posting proposes streamlining of process for Record of Site Condition. - Railway Safety Act - Final grade crossing regulations released. - Heads of Council Training in Thunder Bay. - New term. New year. New AMO training. - What is land use planning? - 2015 AMO Conference guest room booking information. - Career opportunity with AMO. Provincial Matters Many municipal councils from across the province have passed resolutions seeking provincial land tax reform in the unincorporated areas of Northern Ontario. These resolutions seek to address the disparity in the taxes paid for services such as policing, particularly in areas surrounding municipal boundaries. The Ministry of Finance has released a stakeholder consultation paper and is seeking municipal feedback by January 21, 2015. The proposed process provides a streamlined approach to developing property specific standards for use in a Record of Site Condition. Version 2 is out for consultation on Ontario’s Environmental Registry. Federal Matters The federal government has released its final railway grade crossings regulations (Canada Gazette, page 44). New and existing crossings, information sharing, signage, up-keep and other matters are covered. AMO has been working on railway matters with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and will continue to advocate for municipal interests. Eye on AMO/LAS Events Back by popular demand, a Heads of Council date has been added for 2015 in Thunder Bay! Learn and network on January 26th at the Valhalla Inn and get the information you need to be an effective Head of Council. Learn what skills and tools you need to lead, manage and collaborate and more. Don't miss out - reserve your space today! New term. New year. New AMO training. AMO offers Councillor Training 101, Personal Responsibilities and the Meetings Series in early 2015. Find out how these trainings can benefit you today. What is land use planning? Why do municipalities need to plan? AMO presents a new online self-directed course in Land Use Planning. Log-in to the AMO online portal and become familiarized with the basics of land use planning today!

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 24 of 25

The 2015 AMO Conference guest room booking information is available online. The 2015 Conference will be held in Niagara Falls, with guest room booking at the six hotels opening on January 13th, 2015 at 10 am. Please review the guest room booking policy. Careers Policy Intern - AMO. Assisting Senior Advisors and the Director of Policy, the successful candidate will support AMO’s policy development process. The internship is a temporary position of up to 17 weeks. Please apply in confidence to: [email protected] by January 23, 2015. About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter! AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Team, Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario OMKN Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network Media Inquiries, Tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions

*Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned.

Please consider the environment before printing this.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario 200 University Ave. Suite 801,Toronto ON Canada M5H 3C6

To unsubscribe, please click here

General Information Package January 12, 2015

Page 25 of 25