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12 20 2023 SpCouncil Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte Special Council Meeting Agenda Electronic Hybrid Meeting Township f J Wednesday, December 20, 2023 3:30 p.m. - Open Session Proud Heritage,Exciting Future Closed Session Immediately following Open Session The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the organization and for those individuals visiting our organization. The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe, welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff. Residents and business owners are encouraged to continue to utilize on line and telephone services for Township related business; and staff continue to be available to provide assistance by telephone, email and in person. Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged. The Township of Oro-Medonte has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for electronic participation at Council meetings. In-person attendance at public meetings is also available. Protocols have been established to advise how to electronically participate in the public portions of these meetings. Please visit the following links for additional information: • Request for Participation Form • Protocols for Public Participation Council and DS Committee All electronic Council meetings will be streamed live, where possible, on the Township YouTube Channel. Council Agendas will continue to be published on the Civic Web Meeting Agendas in advance of the meeting date in accordance with the Township's Procedural By-law. Page 1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement: The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa [Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee] nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues Page 1 of 47 Council Meeting Agenda - December 20, 2023 today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic Metis Community in Penetanguishene. The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this land, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri- Council and the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation also continues to pay respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we can move forward together towards Reconciliation. 2. Adoption of Agenda: a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: 4. Closed Session Items: a) Motion to go In Closed Session. b) Motion to Rise and Report. c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Staffing/Organizational Update). d) Robin Dunn, CAO and Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services re: A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization;(Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)/Community Centre Partnership agreement)(section 239.(2)(i) MA and 5.2a) x) of procedural by-law 2023-043. 5. Open Forum: The Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to provide verbal comments to Council, in Open Session, on matters scheduled on the current agenda. Refer to Procedural By-Law No. 2023-043 for additional information. 6. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action: 4 - 35 a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memorandum of Understanding with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) Page 2 of 47 Council Meeting Agenda - December 20, 2023 for Services DS2023-103 MOU Renewal LSRCA NVCA DS2023-103 Attachment 1 LSRCA MOU DS2023-103 Attachment 2 NVCA MOU 36 - 42 b) OCS2023-22, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services re: Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)/Community Centre Partnership Update. OCS2023-22 - SCDSB Community Centre Update OCS2023-22 - Attachment - Horseshoe Valley Community Centre 7. Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only: 43 - 45 a) OCS2023-24, Justin Metras, Manager Infrastructure and Capital Projects re: Warminster Sideroad Drainage Improvements— Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. OCS2023-24 - Warminster Sd. Road Drainage MCEA 8. Reports of Members of Council: 46 a) Councillor Schell re: Ewart O'Dwyer, Integrity Commissioner's (I.C) Sanction and Penalties Motion C231122-3, November 22, 2023 Council Meeting, File # 2185-015. Councillor Schell Verbal Form 9. Confirmation By-Law: 47 a) 2023-103: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. 2023-103 10. Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Page 3 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Township o� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services Meeting Date: December 20, 2023 Report No.: DS2023-103 Subject: Memorandum of Understanding with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) for Services Type: Requires Action Motion No.: Recommendation It is recommended: 1. That Report No. DS2023-103 be received. 2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other agreements as needed with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) for the delivery of the mandatory services (Category 1) in accordance with the Conservation Authorities Act. 3. That the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) Boards be advised of Council's decision; and, 4. That the Clerk bring forward the appropriate by-laws for the MOU. Background The watersheds within the Township are managed by two conservation authorities, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), that deliver services through legislation, an existing budget process, as well as through existing memoranda of understanding and service legal agreements. Development Services December 20, 2023 Report No. DS2023-103 Page 1 of 5 Page 4 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Amendments to the Conservations Authorities Act have introduced a new framework for the delivery of mandatory and non-mandatory services that could be provided by conservation authorities, as well as prohibited services. Ontario Regulation 687/21 requires conservation authorities to enter into agreements with municipalities for non- mandatory services by January 1, 2024, and publicly post agreements on their website. Agreements between the Township and the conservation authorities will fulfill Provincial requirements for the provision of non-mandatory services. These non-mandatory services will be reviewed annually through the budget process. Each agreement will be in effect for four years with the opportunity to renew for an additional four years or terminate. Ontario Regulation 596/22 prohibits conservation authorities from providing non- mandatory reviews on proposals, applications, and other matters under legislation like the Planning Act and the Environmental Assessment Act. Table 1 outlines examples of mandatory (Category 1) and non-mandatory services provided by conservation authorities under this new framework. Non-mandatory services include municipally requested services (Category 2) and other services identified by conservation authorities (Category 3) as providing a watershed benefit. Services in each category are being refined in collaboration with conservation authorities, as set out by the Province. This work is important to inform the non- mandatory services agreement. Table 1 Examples of Conservation Authority Services Under Three Categories Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 (Mandatory Programs (Non-mandatory Services / (Non-mandatory Programs and Services) Municipal Programs and and Services) Services) Required by regulation, Programs and services which a Programs and services that a also referred to as "Core" conservation authority agrees to conservation authority programs, and can provide on behalf of a determines to further the include: municipality, and can include: purposes of the Act. Natural hazard Reviewing and Commenting Fee for service work; certain management, flood Agreements under the Planning educational programs, tree forecasting and warning, Act, Risk Management planting, research and Source Water Protection, Agreements under the Clean innovation, watershed watershed based Water Act, Natural area monitoring (other than management strategy restoration, erosion control Category 1) (outside natural hazard areas) Eligible to be included in Eligible to be included in Eligible to be included in participating municipal participating municipal levy, if participating municipal levy, if levy without an agreement provided for in an MOU or other provided for through a cost agreement apportioning agreement Development Services December 20, 2023 Report No. DS2023-103 Page 2 of 5 Page 5 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Analysis The proposed new agreements with LSRCA and NVCA will outline mandatory and non- mandatory programs and services provided by each conservation authority through their annual budgets. The Township is required to fund all mandatory services. Through the annual budget approval process, the Township will have an opportunity to confirm the relevance and value of non-mandatory services to the Township. Agreements will be in effect for an initial four-year period with automatic renewal for subsequent four-year terms unless either the Township or the conservation authority provides notice to terminate the agreement. The agreement between the Township and the LSRCA will also include activities that relate to the Lake Simcoe Protection Act, which are considered mandatory services. The Township's existing agreements with the conservation authorities will be reviewed, and revised as needed, to comply with the new regulatory requirements. The LSRCA and NVCA have the regulatory authority through the Conservation Authorities Act to screen development in areas near unstable slopes, watercourses, waterfronts, etc. to ensure that development does not negatively impact people and property. This is often referred to technically as regulating Natural Hazards. Up until last year, conservation authorities also provided a service to the Township to provide advice and peer reviews for Natural Heritage, for which Council holds regulatory power, such as impacts to woodlands, and to provide advice on the provincially-regulated Species at Risk Regulation. The Province has dictated that conservation authorities can no longer provide this advice to municipalities. Municipalities will be required to lead the following reviews, which are now deemed outside the mandate of conservation authorities: • Natural heritage conformity (significant wildlife habitat, threatened/endangered species, significant woodlots and valley lands, wetlands, fish habitat, Minimum Vegetation Protection Zones, feature-based water balance outside of natural hazards) • Environmental Compliance Approval, including stormwater component. LSRCA and NVCA are permitted and will continue to comment on development applications with respect to natural hazard matters. The County and local municipalities do not currently have the resources or expertise to review and comment on natural heritage aspects of planning applications and environmental assessment studies. On an interim basis, local municipalities are hiring ecologist consultants to review environmental impact studies submitted with development applications and environmental impact assessment studies. Some local municipal planning staff have expressed interest in the County exploring options to provide natural heritage comments for local decision-making to control costs and ensure Development Services December 20, 2023 Report No. DS2023-103 Page 3 of 5 Page 6 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... development proposals are reviewed expeditiously. This would require further reporting and consideration by Council. Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management As a funding municipality, the Township continues to be required to fund all mandatory services, as outlined in Table 1. Mandatory programs and services will be provided as required under the Act and will be funded through the annual budget and apportionment process. Non-mandatory services are delivered and funded at the request of the Township. Non- mandatory services will be reviewed annually as part of the Township's budget process, which provides Council the ability to determine if each non-mandatory service continues to provide a benefit to the Township and watershed. Policies/Legislation Conservations Authorities Act Corporate Strategic Goals In 2021, Council adopted the Township's Corporate Strategic Plan 2021-2023. The application is consistent with the following Goals of the Plan: Foster Safe and Inclusive Community Living & Business Growth: Guide growth while protecting the environment, support community events, and facilitate utility and infrastructure plans. Consultations • Interim Director, Development Services Attachments Attachment 1: Agreement / Memorandum of Understanding LSRCA Attachment 2: Agreement / Memorandum of Understanding NVCA Conclusion Agreements between the Township, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority are required by the Conservation Authorities Act to continue delivery of municipally requested programs and services (Category 1). As required by the Province, non-mandatory services must fall under an agreement between conservation authorities and the Township by January 1, 2024. Development Services December 20, 2023 Report No. DS2023-103 Page 4 of 5 Page 7 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Through the annual budget approval process, Council will have the opportunity to confirm relevance and value of non-mandatory services to watersheds in the Township. Respectfully submitted, Andy Karaiskakis, RPP, Manager, Planning Services, December 5, 2023 Approvals: Date of Approval: George Vadeboncoeur, RPP Interim Director, Development Services December 6, 2023 Nelly Morrow, Director Finance/CFO December 13, 2023 Robin Dunn, CAO December 13, 2023 Development Services December 20, 2023 Report No. DS2023-103 Page 5 of 5 Page 8 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Attachment 1 Memorandum Of Understanding ("MOU") Between: The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte (the "Township") and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (the "LSRCA") Whereas pursuant to Ontario Regulation 686/21 Conservation Authorities are authorized to charge a levy to their members for delivery of mandatory services under the Regulation; And Whereas pursuant to Ontario Regulation 687/21 Conservation Authorities are required to enter into an agreement to levy members for services provided to Members other than mandatory services; And Whereas the Authority is prepared to provide certain non-mandatory services to its Members; And Whereas the Members wish to avail themselves of these services and to pay the amount levied for the services; And Whereas under the Conservation Authorities Act (the Act) Category 1 programs and services are to be funded through the budget and apportionment process with the applicable regulations; And Whereas under the applicable regulations, Category 1 operating expenses and capital costs may be included in the apportionment and provided without an agreement; And Whereas under the Act, Category 2 programs and services requested by municipalities may be provided under a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") or such other agreement in respect of the programs and services; And Whereas under the Act, Category 3 programs and services requested by the conservation authority funded through the budget and apportionment agreement may be provided under a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") or such other agreement in respect of the programs and services; And Whereas under the Act and the Minister's Fee Classes Policy, the Authority may establish fees to be charged for the program or service; Now Therefore, in consideration of the terms of this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: Page 9 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... 1. The Authority agrees to provide to the Members the services outlined in the Inventory of Services and Programs attached hereto as Schedule "A" Category 1. 2. The Members agree to be charged a levy for such services in accordance with the levy stated in Schedule "A" Category 1, to be apportioned among the Members. 3. The Authority will not add to or delete from the services or programs funded through the levy without first consulting with the Members. Any such change would require an amendment to this Agreement agreed to by all parties. through the annual budget process. 4. The parties will maintain the current annual approval process for increasing the levy and budget (i.e. weighted vote based upon current value assessment in the watershed for approval of the levy). 5. The Members will continue to support the current Inventory of Services and Programs throughout the period of this Agreement. 6. This Agreement will be for a Term of four (4) years commencing on the date of the signature by the last of the parties. This Memorandum Of Understanding dated this _day of , 2023. Signed: The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Chair, Chief Administrative Officer, I/we have the authority to bind the Corporation Page 10 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Schedule "A" Lake Simcoe Region conservation authority Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Programs and Services Inventory Conservation Authorities Act Ontario Regulation 686/21 Updated March 2023 Page 11 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Programs and Services Inventory— Supporting Information Lake Simcoe Protection Plan The province has included activities under the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (Plan) delivered fully, in partnership with the province, in partnership with municipalities and/or in support of the Plan as Category 1 (Mandatory) Programs for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (Authority). Traditionally many of these activities are supported through transfer agreements with Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks(Ministry) and through direct municipal funding for activities such as subwatershed planning and monitoring. All applicable activities regarding the Plan have been included in a summary category providing the estimate of full Plan program delivery. Further review and refinement of Authority activities as they relate to Plan mandatory programs will continue as part of the transition process. Applicable activities include core areas such as: • Nearshore and lake monitoring and research • Tributary biological and water quality and quantity monitoring • Stormwater performance monitoring, research,and management options • Climate change • Subwatershed planning • Contaminant reduction with focus on salt Source Protection Program The included budget information for the Source Protection Program only includes the direct budget/s expended by the Authority. The amount does not include the transfer of funds as the lead to our partner organizations of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and the Severn Sound Environmental Association. These funds are provided 100% by the province through transfer payment and agreement with Ministry. The Authority does not provide any services on behalf of our municipal partners, such as Risk Management Officer. Assumptions used for Enabling Program Services a. Overhead costs have been removed from the direct program costs and left under the enabling services to ensure they are not double counted. b. All capital budget dollars have been removed this exercise as they would skew the 5-year average numbers with irregular expenditures. Page 12 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... c. As this exercise used budget numbers, many projects have a budget that spans multiple years. If budgeted work was not completed in one year, it is added to the next year. Caution should be exercised before adding all the nears together. d. Lrakr 5imccic Conservation Foundation is a sepnratc entity, and thcrcfore the program woos excluded it rom Lhe Authority's list Df programs and services. e. 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Attachment 2 Memorandum Of Understanding ("MOU") Between: The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte (the "Township") and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (the "NVCA") Whereas pursuant to Ontario Regulation 686/21 Conservation Authorities are authorized to charge a levy to their members for delivery of mandatory services under the Regulation; And Whereas pursuant to Ontario Regulation 687/21 Conservation Authorities are required to enter into an agreement to levy members for services provided to Members other than mandatory services; And Whereas the Authority is prepared to provide certain non-mandatory services to its Members; And Whereas the Members wish to avail themselves of these services and to pay the amount levied for the services; And Whereas under the Conservation Authorities Act (the Act) Category 1 programs and services are to be funded through the budget and apportionment process with the applicable regulations; And Whereas under the applicable regulations, Category 1 operating expenses and capital costs may be included in the apportionment and provided without an agreement; And Whereas under the Act, Category 2 programs and services requested by municipalities may be provided under a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") or such other agreement in respect of the programs and services; And Whereas under the Act, Category 3 programs and services requested by the conservation authority funded through the budget and apportionment agreement may be provided under a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") or such other agreement in respect of the programs and services; And Whereas under the Act and the Minister's Fee Classes Policy, the Authority may establish fees to be charged for the program or service; Now Therefore, in consideration of the terms of this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: Page 24 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... 1. The Authority agrees to provide to the Members the services outlined in the Inventory of Services and Programs attached hereto as Schedule "A" Category 1. 2. The Members agree to be charged a levy for such services in accordance with the levy stated in Schedule "A" Category 1, to be apportioned among the Members. 3. The Authority will not add to or delete from the services or programs funded through the levy without first consulting with the Members. Any such change would require an amendment to this Agreement agreed to by all parties. through the annual budget process. 4. The parties will maintain the current annual approval process for increasing the levy and budget (i.e. weighted vote based upon current value assessment in the watershed for approval of the levy). 5. The Members will continue to support the current Inventory of Services and Programs throughout the period of this Agreement. 6. This Agreement will be for a Term of four (4) years commencing on the date of the signature by the last of the parties. This Memorandum Of Understanding dated this _day of , 2023. Signed: The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Chair, Chief Administrative Officer, I/we have the authority to bind the Corporation Page 25 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Schedule "A" Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Inventory of Programs and Services Approved by Board of Directors: February 25, 2022 CATEGORY 1 Natural Hazard Management Program Program Description: Conservation Authonties (CAs) are the lead provincial agencies on Natural Hazard issues. The goal is to protect life and property from flooding and erosion. This watershed- wide, comprehensive program includes development applications and permits, municipal plan input and review, environmental planning and policy, flood forecast and warning, flood and erosion control infrastructure, technical studies, ice management, education, and public awareness. Category 1 Program/Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale Section 28.1 Respond to property inquiries. Reviewing and processing of CA Act Permit permit applications and associated technical reports under Reg. 686/21 s.8 Administration O.Reg., 172/06, site inspections to conflmn compliance, and compliance communication with applicants, agents, consultants, and activities legal representatives. Municipal Plan Provide technical input and advice to municipalities on CA Act Input and Review circulated municipal land use planning applications (Official O. Reg. 686/21 Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Subdivisions, s.6/7 Consents, Minor variances). Provide input into municipal land-use planning documents (OP, Comprehensive ZB, Secondary plans) related to natural hazards, on behalf of Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (It-1NRF), delegated to CAs in 1995 and as outlined the 2001 MOU between N1NRF, Ministry Municipal Affairs and Housing and Conservation Ontario. Provide input into the review and approval processes under other applicable law, with comments principally related to natural hazards, wetlands, watercourses, and Sec. 28 permit requirements. Flood & Low Dailv data collection and monitoring of weather forecasts, CA Act Water Forecasting provincial and local water level forecasts, watershed 21.1 and Warning conditions, snow course, flood event forecasting, flood O. Reg. 686/21 warning, communications and response and equipment Sec 2 maintenance. Annual meeting with municipal flood Sec 3 emergency coordinator. Low water conditions monitoring and analysis. Technical and administrative support to the Water Response Team representing ma or water users and Page 26 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Program/Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale decision makers, who recommend drought response actions. Data collection, mapping, data sets, watershed photography. Development and use of systems to collect and store data and to provide spatial geographical representations of data. Flood and Erosion Flood and erosion control infrastructure operations. (routine CA Act Control activities related to the operation of the structures). Includes 21.1 Infrastructure five flood control projects and 13 erosion control projects O. Reg. 686/21 Operation and that are annually inspected, and routine maintenance work Sec 2 Management completed. Sec 5 Flood and Erosion Routine and preventative maintenance on flood and erosion CA Act Control control structures as required. Projects are eligible for the 21.1 Infrastructure Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI)funding O. Reg. 686/21 Major from the province. Sec 5 Maintenance Ice Management Preventative measures associated with the control of ice in CA Act Services areas where there is a chronic problem occurring annually, 21.1 where there is an increase in the risk to life and property O. Reg. 686/21 and where there is a method to reduce the possible adverse Sec 4 effects of the ice. The Ice Management Plan is being updated. Technical Studies Studies and projects to inform natural hazards management CA Act and Policy Review programs including floodplain management, watershed 21.1 hydrology, regulations areas mapping update, flood O. Reg. 686/21 forecasting system assessment, floodplain policy, Georgian Sec 1 Bay shoreline management. These projects often last one to two years and are distributed over time as human resources and funding is available. Natural Hazards Promoting public awareness of natural hazards including CA Act Communications, flooding, drought, and erosion. Public events, materials. 21.1 Outreach and Social media services. Media relations. O. Reg. 686/21 Education Sec 1(2)(3 Provincial Water Quality & Quantity Monitoring Program Description: The NVCA, in partnership with Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Parks (MECP). has established long term sites to monitor Surface and ground water conditions. Program/Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale Provincial Water A long-standing (50+year)CA/MECP partnership for stream CA Act Quality Monitoring water quality monitoring at nine sites. CA takes water 21.1.1 Network samples and MECP does lab analysis and data O. Reg. 686/21 (PWQMN) management. Information is used for watershed report cards 12 (1)2 and stewardship project priontization. Page 27 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Program!Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale Provincial A long-standing CAr'tt1ECP partnership for groundwater level CA Act Groundwater and quality monitoring at 16 stations. Costs include 21.1.1 Monitoring equipment, data collection, analysis, data management and O. Reg. 686/21 Network (PGIMIN) reporting. MECP funded network installation and continues 12 (1) 1 to fund equipment replacements. Data collected supports flood forecast and warning, low water response, and water quality monitoring. Drinking Water Source Protection Program Description: The protection of municipal drinking water supplies in the NVCA through the develo ment and implementation of the Source Protection Plans. Program/Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale Drinking Water Source Protection Area/Region, technical support, Source CA Act Source Protection Protections Committee support, Source Protection Authority 21.1.1 Program (DWSP) reports and meetings. Activities required by the Clean Water O.Reg. 686/21 Act and regulations. Sec. 13 Natural Heritage Program Description: The NVCA completes natural hentage monitoring, delineation of natural heritage systems, data analysis and wetland regulation mapping to support municipalities, other NVCA departments and inter-agency and NGO partnerships. ProgramlService Description Category and Subservices Rationale Wetland & Complete wetland evaluations and natural heritage CA Act Natural Heritage evaluations of NVCA properties. 21. 11 Evaluations Wetland Maintain and update NVCA wetland regulation mapping. CA Act Regulation 21.1.1 Mapping Page 28 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas Program Description: NVCA owns 5,240 hectares of land which includes conservation areas, management areas, conservation forests, farmland and flood control structures and surrounding land. NVCA property is essential to watershed management, environmental protection, helps implement the Watershed Management Strategy and provides areas for passive recreation. ProgramlService Description Category and Subservices Rationale Section 29 Undertake Conservation areas regulations enforcement and CA Act Minister's compliance initiatives within Conservation areas to prevent 21.1(1)(i); regulation for unlawful activity and protect the Authority from exposure to 28(1)(d), Conservation liability under the Occupiers'Liability Act. 28(1)(e), 29(1) Areas NVCA forests and management and maintenance of CA owned lands. Includes CA Act management forest management, signage, gates, passive recreation, 21.1(1)(i); 27(1); areas (not stewardship/ restoration, carrying costs such as taxes and 29(1) Conservation insurance. Areas Conservation Management and maintenance of 11 conservation areas CA Act Areas and over 30km of recreational trails. Includes passive 21.1(1)(i); 27(1); recreation, risk management program, hazard tree 29(1) management, gates, fencing, signage, brochures, communications, pedestrian bridges, trails, parking lots, picnic tables, pavilions, roadways, stewardship/ restoration, carrying costs such as taxes and insurance. Conservation Major maintenance and capital improvements to support CA Act Area Major public access, safety, and environmental protection such as 21.1(1)(i); 25(1); Maintenance parking lots, pedestrian bnd es, boardwalks, trails. 27(1) Inventory of The land inventory will include the following information: CA Act Conservation location as well as date, method and purpose of acquisition, 21.1(1)(i) Authority lands land use. One time project with updates as properties are acquired or disposed of and details of agreement and/or tax programs (if applicable) (NIFTIP, CLTIP). Strategy for CA This strategy will include the management and use of CA- CA Act owned or owned or controlled properties including guiding pnnciples, 21.1(1)(i) controlled lands objectives, land use, natural heritage, classifications of and management lands, mapping, identification of programs and services on plans the lands, public consultation, publish on website. One-Year Project, Land Acquisition A policy to guide the acquisition and disposition of land in CA Act and Disposition order to fulfill the objects of the authority. Current Land 21.1(1)(i) Strategy Securement Strategy runs from 2020 to 2030. Page 29 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Watershed Stewardship and Restoration (Urban, rural & agricultural) Program Description: The stewardship and restoration program has three key components: one-on- one technical and financial assistance to watershed landowners, coordination of target river restoration initiatives based on watershed science, and the reforestation program. Projects reduce the risk to life and property from natural hazards, protect water quality and quantity, improve forest conditions. increase biodiversity and make the watersheds more resilient to climate change, Program/Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale CA owned Land Work to mitigate flood and erosion hazards, protect water CA Act Stewardship quality, restore floodplains, reduce nutrient contamination, 21.1.2 (1) Program restore wetlands, manage non-native invasive species, protect groundwater, improve aquatic species at risk habitat and promote climate change mitigation and adaptation on CA owned lands. Coordinate targeted river restoration and fish habitat improvement initiatives using information generated by the Watershed Science department to identify priority sites and restoration techniques. Enabling Services: Program Description: Key assistance provided to all departments of the conservation authonty, board of directors, member municipalities and the general public to enable the NVCA to operate in an accountable, efficient and effective manner. ProgramiService Description Category and Subservices Rationale Corporate Administrative. human resources, financial, operating and CA Act Services capital costs which are not directly related to the delivery of 20 any specific program or service, but are the overhead and support costs of a conservation authority. Includes health and safety program, overseeing programs and policies. Financial Annual budget, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, CA Act Services financial analysis, financial audit, administration of reserves 20 and investments, financial reports for funding agencies, preparing, and submitting reports to CRA, benefits program administration. Legal Expenses Costs related to agreements/contracts, administrative by-lav, CA Act updates 20 Governance Supporting CA Boards, Advisory Committees. Office of CAO CA Act and Senior Management. Part IV Communications Informing public of NVCA programs and projects through CA Act and Outreach media, open houses, public meetings, website 20 administration, responding to inquiries from the public, crisis communications. Administration Office buildings and workshop used to support NVCA staff. CA Act Buildings programs, and services. Includes utilities, routine and major 20 maintenance, property taxes. Page 30 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Program;Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale Information Data management, records retention. Development and use CA Act Technology of systems to collect and store data and to provide spatial 20 Mana ementJGIS geo6raphical representations of data. Vehicle and A fleet of vehicles and equipment to support the work of the CA Act Equipment NVCA, including capital purchases, fuel, licenses, repairs, CA Act and maintenance. Programs and projects are charged for 20 the use of the vehicles and equipment. ALL Asset Management Services CA Act 25126 Page 31 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... CATEGORY 2 Drinking Water Source Protection Program Description: The protection of municipal drinking water supplies in the NVCA through the develo ment and implementation of the Source Protection Plans. Program:Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale DWSP Risk Carrying out Part IV duties of the Clean Water Act on behalf CA Act Management of municipalities through service agreements. 21.1.1 Official Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas Program Description: NVCA owns 5,240 hectares of land which includes conservation areas, management areas, conservation forests. farmland and flood control structures and surrounding land. NVCA property is essential to watershed management, environmental protection, helps implement the Watershed Management Strategy and provides areas for passive recreation Program]Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale Tottenham Long-term lease with municipal partner to operate a CA Act Non- Campground campground and associated facilities at Tottenham passive Conservation Area. recreation 21.1.1(1)(4); 29(1 Edenvale Long-term lease with municipal partner for the management CA Act Passive Conservation of the Edenvale Conservation Area_ Recreation Area 21.1.1(1)(4); 29 1 Riverdale Park Long-term lease with municipal partner for the management CA Act/ Passive of Riverdale Park. Recreation 21.1.1(1)(4); 29 1 Page 32 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... CATEGORY 3 Local Water Quality Monitoring Program Description: The NVCA, in partnership with community organizations, municipalities, and federal and provincial agencies has established sites to monitor surface water quality and quantity. ProgramlService Description Category and Subservices Rationale Surface Water Surface water quality monitoring for Benthic CA Act Quality/ Stream macroinvertebrates at an average of 65 sites per year, water 21.1 (a) Health Monitoring temperature monitoring at an average of 57 sites per year. Program electrofishing at an average of 20 sites per year, and around 100 sites per year for flows. Responding to local spills events at the request of MECP. Costs include sampling, analysis, and reporting. Simcoe In partnership with the OGS the NVCA monitors CA Act Groundwater groundwater level and quality at 29 locations. Costs include 2 1.1 (a) monitoring equipment, data collection, analysis, data management and program reporting. Watershed Conservation Authonties report on local watershed CA Act Report Card conditions every five years, led by Conservation Ontario's 2 1.1 (a) Watershed Report Cards. The NVCA watershed is divided into 9 subwatersheds. Measuring increases understanding of the watershed focuses efforts and tracks progress. Natural Heritage Program Description: The NVCA completes natural heritage monitoring, delineation of natural heritage systems, data analysis and wetland regulation mapping to support municipalities, other NVCA departments and inter-a encv and NGO partnerships. Program/Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale Natural Heritage Development of natural heritage systems supporting CA Act Systems watershed management objectives. 2 1.1 (a) Field based monitoring of terrestrial flora and fauna including bird monitonng and invasive species andspecies at risk. Page 33 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas Program Description: NVCA owns 5,240 hectares of land which includes conservation areas, management areas, conservation forests, farmland and flood control structures and surrounding land. NVCA property is essential to watershed management, environmental protection, helps implement the Watershed Management Strategy and provides areas for passive recreation. ProgramlService Description Category and Subservices Rationale New Lowell Long-term lease with a pnvate parry to operate a CA Act Non- Campground campground and associated facilities at New Lowell passive Conservation Area. recreation 21.1.2 1 � 29 1 Utopia Short-term lease (5-year)with community partner for CA Act Passive Conservation management of the Utopia Conservation Area recreation Area 21.1(1)(i); 21.1.2 1 � 29 1 Beeton Creek Short-term lease (5-year)with community partner to lease CA Act Property residence 21.1(1)(i); 21.1.2 1 ; 29(1) Mayers Marsh Agricultural lease (annual) CA Act 21.1.2 1 ; 29 1 Petun Short-term lease (5-year)with community partner to lease CA Act Conservation portions of the property for fish hatchery operations 21.1(1)(i); Area 21.1.2 1 29 1 Utopia Short-term lease for commercial access through the Utopia CA Act Conservation Conservation Area 21.1(1)(i); Area 21.1.2 (1), 29 1 Black Ash Creek Formalized agreement for commercial access through Black CA Act Ash Creek (NVCA-owned property) 21.1(1)(i); 21.1.2 1 ; 29(1) Land acquisition Strategic acquisition of environmentally significant properties CA Act 21.1.2 as per NVCA's 2020 Land Securement Strategy. 1 Events Includes weddings, corporate events, private gatherings, CA Act 21.1.2 etc. 1 Festivals Includes public events (ex. Spring Tonic, Festival at the Fort. CA Act 21.1.2 etc.) (1 Watershed Stewardship and Restoration (Urban. rural & agricultural) Program Description: The stewardship and restoration program has three key components: one-on- one technical and financial assistance to watershed landowners, coordination of target river restoration initiatives based on watershed science, and the reforestation program. Projects reduce the risk to life and property from natural hazards, protect water quality and quantity, improve forest conditions. increase biodiversitV and make the watersheds more resilient to climate change. ProgramlService Description Category and Subservices Rationale Private Land Work with property owners and environmental groups to CA Act Stewardship mitigate flood and erosion hazards, protect water quality. 21.12 (1) Program restore flood plains, reduce nutrient contamination, restore Page 34 of 47 6.a) DS2023-103, Andy Karaiskakis, Manager, Planning Services re: Memora... Program/Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale wetlands. manage non-native invasive species, protect groundwater, improve aquatic species at risk habitat and promote climate change mitigation and adaptation. Coordinate targeted river restoration and fish habitat improvement initiatives using information generated by the Watershed Science department to identify priority sites and restoration techniques. Apply for and manage external funding, promote pnvate land stewardship, provide technical advice and design support and funding assistance. Tree Planting and Forestry services including planting plan development, site CA Act Forestry Services preparation, tree and shrub planting, and survival 21.1.2 (1 on Private Land assessments. Private woodlot stewardship, technical assistance, link to funding programs to maintain form and function of watershed forest cover. Conservation Education and Community Outreach Program Description: Education and outreach programs increase knowledge and awareness in children and adults about local environmental issues, watersheds and ecosystems and conservation actions thev can im lement. Program/Service Description Category and Subservices Rationale School programs Curnculum-based education programs for pre-school, CA Act elementary and secondary students. These programs focus 21.12 (1) on local watersheds, ecosystems, and environmental issues. Programs take place in school yards, schools, field traps to conservation areas, community parks and through online leaming opportunities. Community Education, day camp, outreach programs and community CA Act programs and events to assist in achieving the objectives of the 21.1.2 (1) events conservation authority. Some of these programs are open to people of all ages. Page 35 of 47 6.b) OCS2023-22, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services ... Township of Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Shawn Binns Meeting Date: December 20, 2023 Report No: OCS 2023-22 Subject: SCDSB/Community Centre Partnership Update Type: Requires Action Motion No.: Recommendation 1. That Report OCS2023-22 be received and adopted; 2. That Council endorse the award of Tender 2023-11915T-A Oro-Medonte Public School & Community Centre - New Facility Construction to Remo General Contracting Ltd; 3. That Council approve the current project budget of$8,471,443 to complete the Township scope of the project; 4. That staff report back to Council in Q1 2024 with the final joint venture agreement with the Simcoe County District School Board. Background The Township and the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) have been working in partnership to develop a new Elementary School / Community Centre facility on the township-owned twenty (20) acre site located at 739 Horseshoe Valley Road. The project and partnership have followed a dynamic and evolutionary path since 2017. Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS 2023-20 Page 1 of 6 Page 36 of 47 6.b) OCS2023-22, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services ... Background Reports Township of Oro-Medonte Strategic Facility Plan Township of Oro-Medonte Parks and Recreation Master Plan Staff reports: OCS 2017-28 Partnership Opportunity— Simcoe County District School Board OCS 2018-18 SCDSB School Community Centre Partnership Update OCS 2018-24 SCDSB School Community Centre Partnership Update OCS 2019-03 SCDSB School Community Centre Partnership Update OCS2019-30 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Community Culture and Recreation Stream OCS2020-01 Horseshoe Valley Community Centre Site Work OCS2021-01 Horseshoe Valley Community Centre Partnership Update OCS2022-25 Horseshoe Valley Community Centre Partnership Update Summary and Current Status • In 2013, Council acquired 739 Horseshoe Valley Road, a 19-acre property adjacent to the Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park, Fire and Emergency Services Station 3, and the Huronia Nurse Practitioner Clinic for future recreation and municipal facility requirements; • A partnership commitment and Memorandum of Understanding was executed with the Simcoe County District School Board in 2018; • The Strategic Facility Plan has guided the needs for the community centre components, additional community consultation, and a feasibility study for the inclusion of a fitness centre was also reviewed; • The Township applied for grant funding for the full scope including a fitness centre and multi-purpose room through the Investing in Canada's Infrastructure Program and was unsuccessful; • School components to include accommodation of 357 students and provisions for future expansion; • In February 2021 Council approved the project scope to include the following components: full size gymnasium (split with the SCDSB), programming space, Township service accommodations and considerations for future phased development of 11,150 ft2 to accommodate the potential addition of a fitness centre, multi-purpose space or space accommodate other future Township needs. Council also approved funding of$7,050,000 to complete the project; • Design and development approvals have been considered and include provisions for the respective expansion of Township and Simcoe County District School Board expansion; Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS 2023-20 Page 2 of 6 Page 37 of 47 6.b) OCS2023-22, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services ... • A number of options were reviewed to govern/manage the partnership and a "tenants in common" or joint ownership model was determined to be the best structure to manage the partnership over the long term. Two agreements will govern the partnership, specifically: Joint Venture/Ownership Agreement- Outlining the development, management, and financial responsibilities associated with the project and respective assets. Operational Agreement- for the day-to-day operations and management of the facility and site. • To address forecasted needs, the Simcoe County District School Board has advanced plans to complete the full planned build-out of the school to accommodate 570 students. This would be subject to Ministry of Education approval and funding; • On September 29, 2023, the Province of Ontario issued a media release indicating an investment of up to $23.8 million for the project. Following a pre-qualification process undertaken in 2022, Tender 2023-11915T-A Oro- Medonte Public School & Community Centre - New Facility Construction was put to Tender on behalf of the partnership by the Simcoe County District School Board in August of 2023, The Tender closed on October 3, 2023. The intent of this report is to review the results of the tender and the next steps to continue to advance the project. Analysis Tender 2023-11915T-A Oro-Medonte Public School & Community Centre - New Facility Construction was structured as a two-part tender. Part A— included the full scope of the project including the expanded 570-person-person elementary school and Part— B which is to be reviewed following the award included provisional and alternate pricing. The results of the Tender (Part A) are as follows: Vendor City/Province Value Remo General Contracting Ltd. Brampton, Ontario $26,247,000 Percon Construction Inc Toronto, Ontario $27,525,000 Tambro Construction Ltd. Guelph, Ontario $27,910,000 Garritano Bros Ltd. Oshawa, Ontario $29,835,140 Following the prequalification process and a review of the bid submissions. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Remo General Contracting. The Simcoe County District School Board has submitted the results of the tender and is requesting consideration for Provincial approval to complete the 570 people place Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS 2023-22 Page 3 of 6 Page 38 of 47 6.b) OCS2023-22, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services ... school. Following Provincial approval, the Simcoe County District School Board will be in a position to execute the contract. There is a 90-day provision for the award of contract which is to be completed by January 2, 2024. As a requirement of the tender, the low bidder Remo General Contracting was required to provide a preliminary breakdown of pricing to determine proportional share costing. Following the review of the tender and proportional share breakdown, the following is a summary of the Township's share cost component. PROJECT FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Description Post-Tender *Construction Contract Value (HST not incl.) $ 7,378,886.45 Contingency (3.5%) $ 258,261.03 Professional fees $ 424,776.71 F & E $ 75,000.00 Miscellaneous $ 188,000.00 Sub Total $ 8,324,924.19 HST @ 1.76% $ 146,518.67 Total Project Cost $ 8,471,442.86 The proportional construction contract value referenced above is a preliminary breakdown of the proportional share of contract costs (*construction cost value). Following the award of the contract a more detailed breakdown and schedule of costs will be provided and used to determine proportional share in the joint venture agreement with the Simcoe County District School Board, however, should not substantially deviate from the costs above which have been verified in contrast with the cost report completed by the project cost consultant. Following the procurement process and recommendation and direction of the Simcoe County District School Board, it is recommended that Council endorse the award of the joint contract to Remo General Contracting and that staff be authorized to execute the letter of award. This project has followed a dynamic path over the past seven years and at this stage along with the commitments to the Simcoe County District School Board, there are no other viable options than to proceed. Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS 2023-20 Page 4 of 6 Page 39 of 47 6.b) OCS2023-22, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services ... Financial/Legal Implications/ Risk Management The 2023/2024 multi-year Council approved budget included a total budget of $7,759,177 resulting in an additional funding requirement of$712,266. Funding was primarily comprised of development charges totaling $5,580,193, and the Township is currently undergoing a detailed development charges study which should substantiate some increased funding through this source. There is a component of the joint venture agreement with our partners to provide for a land transfer value. This was valued at $1,730,000. The remaining funding was anticipated to come from reserves ($298,984) and debentures ($150,000). Staff will report back to Council in early 2024 with funding options once the development charges study is completed. Policies/Legislation • Township Community Hall Service Levels • Strategic Facility Plan • Parks and Recreation Master Plan • Municipal Alcohol Policy Corporate Strategic Goals • Foster Safe and Inclusive Community Living & Business Growth • Prepare for the Future • Modernize Township Services Consultations • Simcoe County District Health Unit • Russell Christie LLP (Township's Legal Counsel) • Director, Finance / CFO Attachments Attachment#1 - 2023/2024 Capital Project Worksheet Conclusion The joint venture project with the Simcoe County District School Board has followed a dynamic path over the past several years. The tender pricing received reflects competitive market pricing obtained through a public process. The anticipated project Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS 2023-22 Page 5 of 6 Page 40 of 47 6.b) OCS2023-22, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services ... budget of$8,471,442.86 exceeds the current approved budget of$7,759,177 resulting in an additional funding requirement of$712,266. In order to address the tender contract requirements, staff require Council's endorsement of the revised project budget to execute the letter of award with following Provincial direction to the Simcoe County District School Board which must occur prior to January 2, 2024. Following the contract award, a final joint venture agreement with the Simcoe County District School Board will be presented for Council's ratification prior to the end of March, 2024. Respectfully submitted, Shawn Binns PMOM,MBA December 5, 2023 Director, Operations and Community Services Approvals: Date of Approval Nelly Morrow, Director Finance/CFO December 12, 2023 Robin Dunn, CAO December 14, 2023 Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS 2023-20 Page 6 of 6 Page 41 of 47 6.b) OCS2023-22, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations & Community Services ... 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L L- } c >. t Q- o Cu -0 u u u a u N H a o a 3 E _ c E m o0 o j O a s au E o- Q" - u E tin v o — {/� N i+ in N 7 O- o ++ U OJ CL V 0 qj d H U, H in H Page 42 of 47 Ta) OCS2023-24, Justin Metras, Manager Infrastructure and Capital Proje... Toumship o� Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future To: Council From: Justin Metras, Manager Infrastructure and Capital Projects Meeting Date: December 20, 2023 Report No.: OCS2023-24 Subject: Warminster Sideroad Drainage Improvements— Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Type: For Information Only Motion No.: Recommendation 1. Report No. OCS2023-24 be received; Background In 2022, the Township retained Tatham Engineering to complete a drainage assessment for the Warminster area and to provide drainage improvement recommendations for Warminster Sideroad between Highway 12 and Town Line, as well as Town Line between Warminster Sideroad and Merrington Avenue. Analysis The drainage assessment identified a number of deficiencies and various drainage improvement solutions to satisfy the design objectives established for the project. After reviewing the existing deficiencies, an optimal solution to address the design objectives was determined for the section of Warminster Sideroad between 1920 Warminster Sideroad and Town Line. This solution required the acquisition of land (by way of easement or other) which triggered a requirement for a Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule "B"). Six improvement options were developed as part of the Warminster Sideroad Drainage Improvements Project Preliminary Design Report (Tatham, 2023) which is a requirement of Class Environmental Assessment. Tatham Engineering Limited (Tatham) has prepared a Draft Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) report for the proposed Warminster Sideroad Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-24 Page 43 of 47 Ta) OCS2023-24, Justin Metras, Manager Infrastructure and Capital Proje... Drainage Improvements which details the drainage deficiencies and issues identified in the study area, alternative solutions considered to address these deficiencies/issues, and the evaluation of these alternatives towards developing a preferred solution to be implemented moving forward. The Draft MCEA Report was prepared with consideration of reports specific to the study area, including the following publications: ■ Natural Heritage Evaluation — Warminster Sideroad Drainage Improvements (Cambium, 2023); ■ Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment (AA) (Archeoworks Inc., 2023); ■ Warminster Sideroad Drainage Improvements Project Preliminary Design Report (Tatham, 2023); and ■ Warminster Sideroad & Highway 12 Intersection Review (Tatham, 2021). The recommended drainage solution/option selected was Option 5 — construction of a new conveyance channel through 1922 Warminster Sideroad and 3320 Town Line. A notification letter has been distributed to stakeholders as required by the MCEA process. As a next step in the MCEA process, the Township will seek public consultation through a Public Information Centre (PIC) to elicit public feedback prior to the final scope of work being approved and adopted by the Township. The PIC has been scheduled for January 11 tn, 2024 and will be held at the Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Office at 6:00pm. Financial / Legal Implications / Risk Management N/A Corporate Strategic Goals Prepare for Our Future Consultations Tatham Engineering Manager, Operations Director, Operations and Community Services Public and Stakeholders as the Municipal Class EA Attachments Tatham Engineering — Draft Report Warminster Sideroad Drainage Improvements Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-24 Page 44 of 47 Ta) OCS2023-24, Justin Metras, Manager Infrastructure and Capital Proje... Conclusion A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule B) is required and being followed for the Warminster Sideroad Drainage Improvements which is scheduled to be completed in 2024 in concert with the road rehabilitation and walkway installation. The next step in the process is to complete a public information centre (PIC) which is scheduled for January 11, 2024. Following the PIC staff will report back to Council with a final project scope. Respectfully submitted, Justin Metras CET, CRS-S Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects December 1, 2023 Approvals: Date: Shawn Binns, PBDM, MBA December 14, 2023 Director, Operations and Community Services Robin Dunn, CAO December 14, 2023 Operations and Community Services December 20, 2023 Report No. OCS2023-24 Page 45 of 47 8.a) Councillor Schell re: Ewart O'Dwyer, Integrity Commissioner's (I.C)... Verbal Matters �-� (Section 13.3 of Township's Tnuas�ip I��( , f Procedural By_Law No. 2023`043 Proud Hcrioagc,$xctting Fufurc Name: Richard Schell Councillor Ward 5 Item IC Report 16 a) Number/Name: Meeting Date: November 22/2023 Motion No.: C'2 � /I Z 2- 3 Type of Meeting: Council Special Council Development Services Committee Accessibility Advisory Committee Heritage Committee Human Resources Committee Page 46 of 47 9.a) 2023-103: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special ... The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte By-Law No. 2023-103 Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25, as amended provides that the powers of the Municipal Council shall be exercised by By-Law, unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; And Whereas The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte deems it expedient that the proceedings at this Special Council Meeting be confirmed and adopted by By-Law; Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the actions of the Council at its Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, and in respect to each Motion, Resolution and other actions passed and taken by the Council at its said Meeting is, except where prior approval of the Ontario Land Tribunal is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed. 2. That the Mayor and the proper Officials of the Township are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary on behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro- Medonte. 3. That the Mayor/Chair and Clerk/Designate are hereby authorized and directed to execute and affix the corporate seal to all necessary documents. 4. And That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing thereof. By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 20th day of December, 2023. The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte Mayor, Randy Greenlaw Clerk,Yvonne Aubichon Page 47 of 47